I’ve read A LOT of Catherine Cowles and she blew me away with this one.
Delicate Escape is book two of the Sparrow Falls series. It follows Shep and TI’ve read A LOT of Catherine Cowles and she blew me away with this one.
Delicate Escape is book two of the Sparrow Falls series. It follows Shep and Thea, two characters you meet in book one (so read that first!!). Thea is on the run from a past relationship and now lives an isolated and quiet life while Shep is a local with a construction remodeling business and a true family man. Shep has always had his eyes on Thea, so when a situation leaves them as roommates, will she let her guard down?
From the prologue onwards I just FELT. Shep and Thea’s connection was unmatched and their patience and understanding made their relationship flourish. I adored being back with the big Colson family and seeing Thea slowly become part of the crew. Catherine’s books always have a suspense element and even with all the red herrings, the ending was a surprise. The audiobook, narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon, brought the story to life!
Read if you like: -He falls first -Hidden identity -Roomies to lovers -Golden retriever MMC -Romantic suspense -Small town
This is the second book in the Wreckless series, and I’m enjoying Cowles writing so much. Kenna and Crosby were both passionate on helping kids in theThis is the second book in the Wreckless series, and I’m enjoying Cowles writing so much. Kenna and Crosby were both passionate on helping kids in the foster care system, and they felt like real and honest characters. It was easy to get lost in the small town and the built up suspense was a bonus.
Read for: -Frenemies to lovers -Small town -Opposites attract -Past trauma -Suspense storyline ...more
3.5 ⭐️This book had my attention from the start. The first 50% is pure spice and then afterwards we get to more of the “suspense” part. The twists wer3.5 ⭐️This book had my attention from the start. The first 50% is pure spice and then afterwards we get to more of the “suspense” part. The twists were great, but it takes a lot for me to buy into any ghost plot. On audio, both narrators were new to me but they complemented the characters perfectly!
Read if you like: -Erotica -Ghosts -Romantic suspense -Dark reads ...more
3.5⭐️Catherine Cowles writes the most bingey romantic suspense stories, and I am slowly making my way threw her backlist. This book does a great job s3.5⭐️Catherine Cowles writes the most bingey romantic suspense stories, and I am slowly making my way threw her backlist. This book does a great job setting the stage for the rest of the series, and I really liked this friends to lovers story. I will say, some of the suspense was too much for me, but it was still a great read! ...more
This is the start of the Sparrow Falls series, and a great read if you are looking for a small town romance filled with suspense and drama. Rhodes andThis is the start of the Sparrow Falls series, and a great read if you are looking for a small town romance filled with suspense and drama. Rhodes and Anson define the grumpy sunshine trope. They both have extremely heartbreaking backstories and found a way to connect with each other despite their fears of letting people in. Big small town families are always my favorite and the entire Colson gang brought the humor and warmth. They were fiercely loyal and protective of one another, and I cannot wait for more Grandma Lolli. With regards to the suspense, I was also pleasantly surprised on who the villain turned out to be. Audio fans, the narration was done so well!
Read if you like: -Romantic suspense -Brother’s BFF -Age gap -Forced proximity -Broken hero -Found family -Small town romance...more
This is the 4th book in the Jamison Valley series. While I still enjoyed the story, I didn’t connect with the characters as much as the others. I don’This is the 4th book in the Jamison Valley series. While I still enjoyed the story, I didn’t connect with the characters as much as the others. I don’t think I was expecting as much suspense as well as the story to take place outside of Jamison Valley. Still a quick and easy listen, and I will 100% be continuing with the series. ...more
Gigi and Jess were a great couple but it was the relationship between Rowan (Gigi’s daughter) and Jess that made this book for me. He immediately treaGigi and Jess were a great couple but it was the relationship between Rowan (Gigi’s daughter) and Jess that made this book for me. He immediately treated her like a daughter and never held back on love.
I can definitely see Perry’s development as an author since she’s written this! Still,there was a lot to love and enjoy despite some of the story dragging in the middle!
Read if you like: -Single mom -Alpha male -Law enforcement hero -Heroine who’s a medical professional -Small town ...more
3.5⭐️This is book four in the Lost and Found series. It follows Aspen and Roan, two characters that have been through so much hardship but find each o3.5⭐️This is book four in the Lost and Found series. It follows Aspen and Roan, two characters that have been through so much hardship but find each other.
Ever since we met Aspen, I have been waiting for her book. Not only because she was a single parent and I love that trope but because I knew she had a past she was running from, and I was eager to see how Roan would open her up. Same goes for Roan. I knew he was quiet and distant on the outside but there was so much more to him! The way he protected Aspen and formed a relationship with her daughter was so special. I listened to this story narrated by Zachary Webber and Maxine Mitchell and they did an amazing job bringing these characters to life!
I will say the one negative for me with this one was the suspense storyline.
Read if you like: -Single parent -Romantic suspense -Grumpy x sunshine -Protective hero -Found family -Small town ...more
This is book 3 of the Lost and Found series, and I’m falling more in love with the small town of Cedar Ridge and the Hartley clan with each book. The This is book 3 of the Lost and Found series, and I’m falling more in love with the small town of Cedar Ridge and the Hartley clan with each book. The mystery/ suspense was so well done to the point where I did not guess the whodunit correctly. It also didn’t detract from any of the romance as Grae and Caden story was worth it!!
Read if you like: -It was always you -Friends to enemies to lovers -Brothers best friend -Forced proximity -Protective hero -Diabetes rep...more
This is book two of the Lost and Found series, and a perfect book to pick up if you love the best friends to lovers trope as much as I do.
Maddie is bThis is book two of the Lost and Found series, and a perfect book to pick up if you love the best friends to lovers trope as much as I do.
Maddie is back in town to escape an abusive ex-fiancé. Nash, her lifelong best friend, shows up at her doorstep to welcome her back but also protect her. Theresa mutual pining was there instantaneously and I couldn’t help but root for them.
Without giving spoilers, my one neg was that there was a twist within the suspense storyline that I didn’t think was completly necessary give the circumstances.
Read if you liked: -Friends to lovers -Coming home -Small town -Overprotective law enforcement hero -Rom suspense -Dogs ...more
3.5⭐ Ten years ago Wren and Holt were each other’s everything until tragedy struck town, and Holt ran away. Now he’s back and this time for good. Howe3.5⭐ Ten years ago Wren and Holt were each other’s everything until tragedy struck town, and Holt ran away. Now he’s back and this time for good. However, when trouble stars reappearing in Cedar Ridge, possibly relating to the events ten years prior, will Wren and Holt get their second chance?
This one was pretty heavy on the suspense and unfortunately I figured out the mystery pretty early on. Still, I am always a fan of a second chance romance and loved the angst of it all.
What to expect: -Second chance -Rom suspense -Small town Montana setting -It was always you -Found family ...more
The Mayson Jar series is a MUST read for any Devney Perry/ Indie romance fans. These books will make you FEEL!!!
In the Birthday List, we meet Poppy wThe Mayson Jar series is a MUST read for any Devney Perry/ Indie romance fans. These books will make you FEEL!!!
In the Birthday List, we meet Poppy who is struggling to hold onto her past while knowing it is time to move on. She decides to complete her late husband’s birthday list, which is full of adventures she was supposed to do every year. Along the way she runs into Cole (who was the police man on her late husband’s case), and they form a special friendship as he helps her reach her goals and also solve who killed her husband.
I loved how Cole was by Poppy’s side every step of the way and how he was never trying to replace her relationship with her late husband. The cast of side characters made this story come to life and my hear was just bursting!
Read if you like: -Emotional reads -Love after loss -Bucket lists -Grief journey -Cop hero -Baker heroine -Romantic suspense...more
I have been looking forward to Christian’s story ever since he was first introduced, and now this hands down my favorite in the Twisted series. I loveI have been looking forward to Christian’s story ever since he was first introduced, and now this hands down my favorite in the Twisted series. I love how he was willing to do anything to protect stellar and despite not believing in love, slowly fell for her. Stella was a great FMC too and grew a lot throughout the story. Plus, the ending gave us a glimpse of all the characters’ HEAs, which was the perfect ending to the series.
What to expect -Morally grey hero -Billionaire -Enemies to lovers -Forced arrange marriage -Touch her and die -Dark romance -Suspense ...more
This is book four of the Sutter Lake series, and it is clear to see how each book keeps getting better. The story drew me in right away, and the two MThis is book four of the Sutter Lake series, and it is clear to see how each book keeps getting better. The story drew me in right away, and the two MCs complemented each other perfectly.
What to expect: -Millionaire -Heroine hiding from her past -Protective hero -Age gap (22, 36) -Romantic suspense -Small town...more
3.5⭐️This is book two of the Sutter Lake series, and I am loving all the characters in the series so far. This wasn’t my favorite storyline, but it di3.5⭐️This is book two of the Sutter Lake series, and I am loving all the characters in the series so far. This wasn’t my favorite storyline, but it did make a great listen and I always love a celebrity character.
What to expect: -Small town -Rom suspense -Overcoming past trauma -Celebrity romance ...more
3.5⭐️This is book one of the Sutter Lake series, and a fun read if you are looking for a small town romance filled with suspense and drama. I have bee3.5⭐️This is book one of the Sutter Lake series, and a fun read if you are looking for a small town romance filled with suspense and drama. I have been eager to try Catherine Cowles and heard her books only get better and better. Still, I am impressed this was her debut.
What to expect: -Small town -Rom suspense -Love after loss -Guarded heroine -Cop hero...more
Jennifer Hartmann’s writing is new to me, but I am shocked by how easily her stories reel me in.
Lotus was angsty, thought-provoking, emotional, and sJennifer Hartmann’s writing is new to me, but I am shocked by how easily her stories reel me in.
Lotus was angsty, thought-provoking, emotional, and spicy, but also on the darker side, and at times, uncomfortable. The plot was unique and the element of suspense kept me turning the pages. I was literally shocked towards the end and when I found out the meaning of Lotus, my heart bursted. Sydney and Oliver are characters you will be rooting for as they rediscover what their relationship means to them. I would definitely check the trigger warnings prior as there is sensitive content.
What to expect: ▪️Childhood friends to lovers ▪️Forced proximity ▪️Opposites ▪️Overcoming trauma ▪️An amazing bromance ▪️Suspense ▪️It’s always been you
Thank you Bloom for the ARC! This is out 9/5...more
This is definitely the most suspenseful book in the series as it centers around Lyla after she gets attacked while on a hike. Enter Vance Sutter, a myThis is definitely the most suspenseful book in the series as it centers around Lyla after she gets attacked while on a hike. Enter Vance Sutter, a mysterious man who shows up in Quincy believing this incident is related to a case he has been trying to solve for four years. Even though Vance does not have plans to stay, Lyla develops a crush and the two have instant chemistry no one can ignore.
What to expect: -insta love -law enforcement hero -baked goods -small town...more
This is my favorite in the series so far! I am a huge fan of second chance romances and thought Talia and Foster’s chemistry worked so well! Also, witThis is my favorite in the series so far! I am a huge fan of second chance romances and thought Talia and Foster’s chemistry worked so well! Also, with this series, Devney always has some kind of third act conflict impacting one of the characters, and I thought this one was very naturally integrated into the story!
What to expect: -Second chance romance -Small town -Single parent -Forced proximity -UFC fighter ...more
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