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Stone Cold Kindle Edition

by Winter Renshaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 4,296 ratings
From #1 Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Winter Renshaw comes a scorching hot forbidden romance ...

The most humiliating moment of my life begins with an early morning message from my ex’s notoriously heartless best friend.

Jovie—

In no way does this mean my opinion of you has changed.

I’m reaching out because sometime in the middle of last night you tagged yourself in Jude and Stassi’s engagement photo.

I don’t care if you were drunk or it was unintentional. I suggest you remove it immediately since the wedding is in two months (which I’m sure you know since you were clearly FB stalking them). The damage is done, but no reason to make things more awkward.

You’re welcome.

Stone

I waste no time removing my accidental tag before the sharp-tongued novelist in me fires off a response to the man who harbored extreme and inexplicable hatred of me during the three years I dated his best friend in college.

Only I didn’t expect him to respond.

And nothing could have prepared me for what he would say …

… or for all the ways this gorgeous villain with cruel icy blues would become the biggest plot twist my life had ever known.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 14, 2022)
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Winter Renshaw

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Winter Renshaw is a Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestselling author of contemporary romance novels that have sold nearly 5 million copies all over the world. An Iowa native and a graduate of Iowa State University, Winter still calls Iowa home, where she resides with her three children and an extremely spoiled dog.

Winter also writes psychological suspense under her Minka Kent pseudonym. Her debut, THE MEMORY WATCHER, hit #9 in the Kindle store and is currently being screen-adapted in South Korea. Her follow-up, THE THINNEST AIR, hit #1 in the Kindle store and spent five weeks as a Washington Post bestseller. Over the years, her suspense work has been nominated for two International Thriller Writer awards and one Shirley Jackson award, mentioned by The New York Post and People Magazine, as well as optioned for film and television. Her novel, Unmissing, was adapted for Lifetime in 2024.

She is represented by Jill Marsal at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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*SERIES READING ORDER*

Never Series

1. Never Kiss a Stranger

2. Never is a Promise

3. Never Say Never

4. Bitter Rivals

Arrogant Series

1. Arrogant B@stard

2. Arrogant Master

3. Arrogant Playboy

Rixton Falls Series

1. Royal

2. Bachelor

3. Filthy

4. Priceless (Amato Brothers crossover)

Amato Brothers Series

1. Heartless

2. Reckless

3. Priceless

The Montgomery Brothers Duet

1. Dark Paradise

2. Dark Promises

The P.S. Series

1. P.S. I Hate You

2. P.S. I Miss You

3. P.S. I Dare You

STANDALONES:

1. Single Dad Next Door

2. Cold Hearted

3. The Perfect Illusion

4. Country Nights

5. Absinthe

6. The Rebound

7. Love and Other Lies

8. The Executive

9. Pricked

10. For Lila, Forever

11. The Marriage Pact

12. Hate the Game

13. The Cruelest Stranger

14. The Best Man

15. Trillion

16. Enemy Dearest

17. The Match

18. Whiskey Moon

19. Stone Cold

20. The Dirty Truth

20. Love and Kerosene

21. You or Someone like You

22. Fake-ish (December 2023)

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this story, particularly appreciating its slow-burn romance and second-chance narrative. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting the chemistry between them, while the witty banter and snarky sarcasm add humor to the plot. Customers describe the book as adorably sweet, fast-paced, and heartwarming, with one review highlighting how it helps readers understand emotional growth.

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80 customers mention "Readability"80 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and thoroughly enjoyable, particularly appreciating its second chance storyline.

"...I must admit that I am a Winter Renshaw superfan and love her books. I don’t even need to read the synopsis to know that I want the book...." Read more

"...The story is brilliantly told in the past and the present in dual points of view so as readers, we have an inside glimpse into how they are each..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was my first book by Winter and I'm happy to have discovered her...." Read more

"...The story is well written, although I am not a big fan of the going back and forth through memory lane during their childhood and college...." Read more

61 customers mention "Romance"44 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly appreciating the slow burn love story and the heartwarming way the characters come together.

"...Ms. Renshaw tells this story through flashbacks (Stone and Jovie) to give the reader the background of the characters interspersed with present..." Read more

"...While I enjoyed the epilogue and felt the proposal was perfect and swoon-worthy, I felt it ended abruptly and would have liked more, especially..." Read more

"...The story is told in flashbacks between present and past. Sometimes flashbacks feel clunky or like they slow down the pace. But not here!..." Read more

"...I liked how the author describes the emotions, the complicated relationship, alliance, and loyalty between all three characters...." Read more

34 customers mention "Likable characters"34 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly the hero and heroine, with one customer noting the chemistry between them was on fire.

"...The reader will fall in love with the integrity of Stone and the bravery of Jovie...." Read more

"...Jovie was such a breath of fresh air, so honest and goodhearted, and not afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve or follow her dreams...." Read more

"...m characters, Jovie and Stone, are well developed, and their personalities are likable and credible...." Read more

"...First let’s starts with the good. I really liked the two main characters. A lot. I liked the dad. I even liked Jude, with all his mess...." Read more

20 customers mention "Wit"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, particularly its witty banter and snarky sarcasm, making it an easy read.

"...Buy it or get it on Kindle Unlimited. It’s an easy read that you will not be able to put down!" Read more

"...Jovie was so likable and Stone was a pleasant surprise. Easy read" Read more

"...Their banter witty and engaging...." Read more

"...These two had me laughing with their snarky sarcasm. The push and pull between these two, you could feel the chemistry coming off of the pages...." Read more

17 customers mention "Sweetness"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorably sweet and cute.

"...came together, it was in a beautiful, heartwarming, mature and sexy way. And my god, do I love a contemporary bodice ripping 😍..." Read more

"Stone is the epitome of a Winter Renshaw hero. Broody, sexy, and aloof, he's loyal to a fault to his old friend Jude...." Read more

"...two reconnect and learn their feelings for each other was fun and beautiful and sweet all around...." Read more

"Jovie is an adorably sweet & optimistic individual who loves love so much she’s made herself a career out of writing about it...." Read more

13 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer noting how the author skillfully weaves time jumps throughout the narrative.

"...I even liked the past flashbacks, they were quick and I didn’t get bored reading them like I do with other books...." Read more

"...This author has a gift with words. She easily weaves time jumps as she peels back layers of a story, and adds twists to keep you on your toes until..." Read more

"I loved every page of Stone Cold! I literally devoured this book in one sitting. Jovie is every bit a cool chic as her name...." Read more

"...This is a quick read, but has all the feels. 5 stars!" Read more

12 customers mention "Heartwarming"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer noting how it helps readers reap the rewards of emotional maturity, while another describes it as a sweet escape from reality.

"...My recommendation is it is a winner, very positive and entertaining. Buy it or get it on Kindle Unlimited...." Read more

"...Jovie was such a breath of fresh air, so honest and goodhearted, and not afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve or follow her dreams...." Read more

"...This is a story of two people who have done the work, have felt the emotional growing pains, and now get to reap the rewards of emotional..." Read more

"...Their story is an angsty, emotional enemies to lovers tale that had me hooked from the first pages...." Read more

9 customers mention "Love for stone"9 positive0 negative

Customers love Stone and Jovie, with one customer particularly appreciating their chemistry and the clear connection between them.

"...I liked this book. Jovie was so likable and Stone was a pleasant surprise. Easy read" Read more

"...It wasn’t perfect but very very close. I loved the dynamic between Stone and Jovie. I evened love the flashbacks (something I rarely enjoy)...." Read more

"...I like how they went back and forth with the past and present. I love Stone outlook, attune with a bit of cynical, lol, he has yin and yang...." Read more

"i really did like this book and the connection between stone and jovie was clear. they handled any problems pretty maturely which i loved...." Read more

For Those Who Saw Them First
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For Those Who Saw Them First
2nd Chance “SHOULD’VE BEEN” Romance What started out as a desperate attempt to ward-off her worsening cold symptoms and meet her book deadline, Jovie makes a plea to the Nyquil gods. Unfortunately for her, the Nyquil deities leave her with an innocent case of “cyber stalking”, instead. That dreaded “LIKE” button becomes the weapon that instigates an unforeseen battle with her ex’s best friend, Stone. Stone (SHOULD’VE SAID) “I saw her 1st” …. is a 27yr old orphan that hails a career as a sought-after divorce attorney. He’s seen the ugly side of humanity in his clients and is, therefore, ANTI-relationship/marriage. He’s your typical rude anti-hero “HERO”, who secretly has a heart bigger than the state of Texas. But he’s put that same heart on lockdown and reigns his world by carefully constructed self-mandated rules. He has valued loyalty and his friendship w/Jude (his self-centered, over-indulged, life-long best friend) over his own happiness. I think his greatest regret and his one true fault is being an enabler to Jude. Jovie (SHOULD’VE REALIZED) “Nyquil is my metaphorical social hurricane” …. is a 27yr old, highly successful, passionate, historical romance author with a hefty, diversified retirement portfolio. Always quick with a comeback in the on-going battle of wits with Stone. She's confident and comfortable in her own skin and has always had a plan for her life. Unfortunately, she’s had her world burned to the ground, not once, but twice and is actually still battling the blaze from her latest failed relationship. She’s got an amazing, #rideordie bestie that any self-respecting woman would aspire to be. Jude (JUST SHOULD’VE) had his as* kicked a long time ago…. is a #grassisalwaysgreener kind of guy, immature, narcissistic, a taker. Winter NAILED his character. EVERYONE has had, at least one person like this in their life. He's always had a co-dependent relationship w/his dad and Stone, which has resulted in him being a spoiled, over-indulged man-child, who can’t see anything beyond his own wants/needs. He’s been a horribly selfish friend to Stone. He’s the guy who sucks the life out of those who love him and will need a lot of soul-searching to redeem himself. But I see hope for him, for sure. WINTER… has ALWAYS been a “one-click” author for me. I highly recommend this book if you love an unapologetic alpha who is brought to his knees by a mutt he never wanted to know and the woman who teaches him to embrace that Texas sized heart and live for himself for a change. PS…I’m also anxious to see if Jude gets his own book 😉. He deserves a chance to get his sh*t together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • MS12DZN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stone Cold Beautiful! 10 Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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    Ever hear a story about a guy and a girl and another guy? Both men in love with the same girl?

    They all met at the same college party. Jovie who had been drinking heavily, met Stone first but didn’t even get his name before she had to make it the restroom fast. In the bathroom, she nearly tackles Jude on her way to the toilet. She spends the rest of the evening eating pancakes with him at the local diner. Love is born…for all three.

    Jude and Jovie became inseparable. Stone watched the match from a distance. When Jude introduced Jovie to his best friend, she recognized him immediately, but he did not “remember” her. Supposedly. Occasionally, Jovie would wonder “what if” something had happened between she and Stone if they had continued their conversation. What if they fell in love?

    The three of them even lived together as roommates their senior year of college until the guys-only vacation to Tulum. Jude noticed Stassi, the siren, at the resort and suddenly there was no more Jude and Jovie.

    Five years later, all three are thriving. Jovie is a successful historical romance author. Stone is a prosperous divorce attorney, and Jude works for his future father-in-law. They don’t interact at all until Jovi tags herself into Jude and Stassi’s engagement photo on Facebook.

    Stone, who remained silent about his attraction to her all through college, messages Jovie to take the tag down so begins the current plot of the Stone-Jovie-Jude saga.
    Ms. Renshaw tells this story through flashbacks (Stone and Jovie) to give the reader the background of the characters interspersed with present events. The reader will fall in love with the integrity of Stone and the bravery of Jovie.

    I must admit that I am a Winter Renshaw superfan and love her books. I don’t even need to read the synopsis to know that I want the book. I did receive this as an advanced reader copy from Booksprout, but L enjoyed it so much that I bought my own personal copy that I could read anytime I wanted.

    My recommendation is it is a winner, very positive and entertaining. Buy it or get it on Kindle Unlimited. It’s an easy read that you will not be able to put down!
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  • Read Me Romance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love the twists and turns and slow burn of this enemies to friends to lovers!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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    I knew I was going to like this from the very beginning as it had the same kind of vibe as Something Borrowed, which is a favorite book of mine. I have been to Portland, Maine, before and find New England just breathtaking and was happy to learn the story took place in the majestic small town.

    Our trio of friends met in college when Jovie Vincent attends a party that both Stone Atwood and Jude are attending. Even though he saw her first, Stone takes a back seat when Jovie stops by the boy’s house in college, because she’s not there to see him, but Jude. As a result, he wears a shield for the next 8 years until a situation arises that has them crossing paths once again. Raised as brothers since childhood, these two are very close but couldn’t be more different.

    The story is brilliantly told in the past and the present in dual points of view so as readers, we have an inside glimpse into how they are each feeling and what happened over the three years they were Jude and Jovie were together. Jovie was such a breath of fresh air, so honest and goodhearted, and not afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve or follow her dreams. She was so very likable!

    I loved her relationship with her BFF, and what an honorable man Stone turned out to be. This was a slow burn as they each tried to process their feelings and not hurt the other, but was so glad when Stone decided not to deny himself any longer. Feeling tormented for years because of his friendship with Jude, it was Jude’s wise father, who actually gave him the push he needed.

    There was lots of angst when the three of them were together in college, but the author did a wonderful job clearly identifying who the couple should be. I loved all the tension and build-up, and felt it was high time Jude did some deep reflection and grew up. Loved how once Stone professed his love, he was all in, and how Jovie, who was a romance writer, got her very own HEA. All the feels!

    My only wish is that there was another chapter dedicated to them as a happy couple in the future. While I enjoyed the epilogue and felt the proposal was perfect and swoon-worthy, I felt it ended abruptly and would have liked more, especially since this is a standalone.
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  • The Great Gabbsy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was my first book by Winter and I'm happy to have discovered her. I listened to the audio in tandem with the book and loved the narration. The story is told in flashbacks between present and past. Sometimes flashbacks feel clunky or like they slow down the pace. But not here! Winter keeps the flow & continuity going throughout and the glimpses into the past help push the story forward. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
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  • Marlena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, mature, and so gosh dang worth the read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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    When I read the synopsis I was a little wary. Stone Cold sounded like it could either be a gem or one of those books with those tropes that just make me feel a little dirty (and not in a good way).

    Am I so, so glad I took the plunge and opened this up. This is a story of two people who have done the work, have felt the emotional growing pains, and now get to reap the rewards of emotional maturity.

    While so many romance novels (which I love) are a journey alongside two people doing the work and then finally coming together, this is a variation in which we get to journey alongside the validation that the work these two did on their own was such that when they finally came together, it was in a beautiful, heartwarming, mature and sexy way. And my god, do I love a contemporary bodice ripping 😍

    My therapist would be proud of these two. And yet there was still enough drama that it was exciting and I couldn’t guess exactly how it was going to play out. And that epilogue… if I was an author… what a dream.
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  • Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one day - that good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
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    Thought it was a lovely story. Like a story that has a slow burn, not an instant attraction without some history. Definitely a five star read. Enjoy...
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  • Elegant Fantasy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in India on July 10, 2022
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    I loved Stone & Jovi so much. In a way they were very similar. Both of them were taken advantage of by a person who didn't deserve them. Difference is, Jovie got rid of Jude while Stone had to tolerate his commitment phobe self and bear the weight of his immature decisions until Jovie came back into his life five years later. Undoubtedly, Stone had always been the better man, he just took one wrong decision and let the love of his life slip away. But what he didn't realise that he had been the best choice all along. Overall, I liked the plot, there was no unnecessary drama just the sht that Jude spewed annoyed me a lot but I was happy that Jovi payed him no attention because he absolutely deserved it. It was about time that Stone finally got the one girl he always loved.
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  • Ana
    4.0 out of 5 stars I’m really glad I found this book!
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 27, 2022
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    So pleasant to read… The autor is brilliant, she truly is. I finished this lovely story so fast! You should really give it a try.
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  • kendra_thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written love-story
    Reviewed in Germany on September 10, 2023
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    What can I say? I like Winter Renshaw. This is a nice love-story for relaxing, and - of course - with a happy end. But it's also a well written book with an actual story, a lovely main female lead-character and an reluctant male hero, who would like to not been recognised as such. The description of the friendly town was an added bonus to the story. I liked it a lot.
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  • Deanie Maree
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s messy and smart and well worth reading.
    Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2022
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    Life isn’t usually neat and clean and easy and either is love. The characters feel real and the storyline grabs you quickly. I really enjoyed this story and loved the complexity of it all.
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