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akmacreads's review
5.0
I knew Roan & Aspen’s story was going to be tough but it was so much more. The story and character development here was a masterpiece. I fell in love with Aspen when we met her Echoes and the nod to her past in Glimmers made me that much more intrigued. I had no idea the depth of her past and she handled so much of it with grace for her daughter Cady. Even in the clutches of fear her light could not be snuffed out. Roan was similar in a sense he was hiding so much of his past to protect those around him. His instant connection and protection of Aspen and Cady was so beautiful. And the way these two helped him heal from his past trauma was such a full circle moment!
Gahh this book blew me away! It was beautiful, tragic, heartbreaking but what the MC’s gained was so amazing. I'm actually so sad this series is almost over but I know there is plenty more Catherine Cowles for me to love!
Gahh this book blew me away! It was beautiful, tragic, heartbreaking but what the MC’s gained was so amazing. I'm actually so sad this series is almost over but I know there is plenty more Catherine Cowles for me to love!
shaelintainui's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tucker68511's review
5.0
This just might be my favorite in the series. And while yes, I probably have said that about every book in this series, I think this one still might win. I hated the way the town viewed Roan, even years after he had been proven innocent and I was so ready for him to get his happy ending. I ended up loving Roan even more than expected. Then learning Aspen’s backstory, they had both been through so much and helped each other heal. This was a beautiful romantic suspense novel that had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Can’t wait to finally get Lawson’s story.
taylorgabs's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Kidnapping
skwert78's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
payton_presley's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Okay the only reason I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars is because I’m from Mississippi. I’ve been to Jackson more times than I can count and have friends who live around it. Jackson is not where the rich live, it’s the neighboring smaller areas like Madison, Ridgleland, and Clinton that hold the big houses and bigger pockets. Also, John wouldn’t be held at the Jackson jail house. Since he was convicted of murder, he would go to a prison, which in Mississippi would be the big prison in Parchman. So, I had a hard time getting into the story of Aspen’s past because I couldn’t get past those little facts in the book. I loved Aspen and Roan’s story and how he became his old self because of her. I also loved the brothers moments and the whole gang coming together for each other.
lilyya's review
5.0
” I like them. both of them. they make me feel…like I belong.”
the right book at the right time. i love when books achieve a perfect balance between their different plot lines. It's a Catherine Cowles book, therefore it had a fair amount of mystery and quite a lot of twists warped at the end, even a major plot twist hidden in the fist chapters. however, it also provided the perfect, cozy small town romance. the story was beautifully crafted to include found family, a single mom trope, and a huge grump who only cares about his quiet cabin.
”the little girl had no fear of me. It was a bizarre sensation, that innocent trust. So kind it almost hurt.”
I know that I've expressed my love for kids in romances numerous times, but it still remains true. I enjoy when children are crucial in the development of romance and relationships between the main characters. especially when the storyline provides a vivid depiction of the heartwarming bond they sew with their parent's love interest and the one they share with their parents. i simply love when they enhance the storytelling. Cady, the daughter, was one of the brightest parts of this book, which is why I loved her so much. the little ballerina and her sunshine-mother's softening of the big grump was precisely what I needed to read.
”I was in love with Aspen Barlow. her daughter, too. and if anything happened to either of them, I’d never survive.”
even thought i find that the transition between the protagonists, which morphed from being kind-of-friends to lovers halfway through the plot, required a little more subtlety and some time, i loved their relationship. the quietness and soothing feeling it brought while reading about them was truly precious. Aspen and Roan simply emphasized the too-bright-fmc and the too-grump-mmc dynamic brilliantly. broth of them were two broken souls who needed heeling and they found it in their blossoming relationship and charming family.
Cady burrowed deeper into Roan’s hold. “will you stay with me for a while?”
“always, Tiny Dancer. as long as you want.”
azaria1011's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0