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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Maxine Mitchell and her narration talent is what bumped this rating up. Her voice acting is excellent.
This drama towards the last third finally brought excitement to this story. Although at this point I’m mostly continuing to read the series because I’m so close to finishing the entire series and the characters are all so intertwined.
This drama towards the last third finally brought excitement to this story. Although at this point I’m mostly continuing to read the series because I’m so close to finishing the entire series and the characters are all so intertwined.
3.5⭐️ It’s a good story. I liked the characters but just didn’t feel it as much as the others.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5
First Impressions
Beautifully Broken Control is about two characters that are new in some ways to the town of Sutter Lake but we have seen connections to them in previous books in the series. I was really curious to see how this one would be handled though. And I shouldn't have doubted Catherine Cowles because I had a blast with this book, even though its not a favorite of the series, it was a delightful take on moving the series moving forward and I really enjoyed seeing their type of dynamic together. And I really enjoyed seeing how they each connect to the characters in the previous books of the series.
First Line
A single bead of sweat rolled down my sternum, and my hand shook as I tried to wipe it away.
Summary
Kennedy was caught up in a conflict not of her own making. When its revealed that her father has cheated out many out of their savings and retirement for his own financial gain, she works with the FBI to get justice for those wronged but in the process of it, she is blamed by the rest of her family and the world. Everyone she knows turns her back on her and so she goes to Sutter Lake to escape the torment and abuse to have a fresh start but she still bears so much guilt for the past. Then she meets Cain, who comes to town who is best friends with Walker and Tuck. Cain, is escaping the city to find some peace in Sutter Lake and doesn't plan on falling hard for Kennedy, who is a woman of mystery and shadows in her eyes. But Cain has his own demons that could threaten everything he and Kennedy build together.
What I Loved
Catherine Cowles delivers such a wonderful story and I highly recommend this one if you are a fan of the series or even just this author. First, the story is super engaging and really draws you into it immediately and you just feel for the road that the heroine is on and what she was willing to do in order to do the right thing. I really respected the heroine for what she does here. Cain on the other end, is such a man of integrity and heart but he has his own pain and is such a tortured soul. I love how they come together in this one, but the heroine is a bit stubborn when it comes to going into anything with Cain and has so much pride. So much pride it did ruin the enjoyment of the story at times. But the hero is far from perfect, and is a bit stubborn when it comes to allowing the heroine fully into his heart when she opens up to him. They both make mistakes in different ways as they have such a hard time trusting. I really enjoyed the element in which this developed. And that whole end conflict with the danger that enters the story totally surprised me. I wasn't expecting to see how it evolved. I did NOT see the danger elements that enter the story happening haha The author completely shocked me. What really impresses me about this author is even when there are elements that I am not necessarily a big fan of, her writing is so compelling that you are willing to stay invested in the characters and its such a poignant experience overall.
Overall View
Beautifully Broken Control is a captivating read that will entrench your emotions all the way into the story. It delivers on stunningly capture characters and a setting that breathes life into the reader.
Favorite Quote(s)
“We all lose sight sometimes. Of what’s truly important. Of all the people around us who are suffering. That doesn’t mean we can’t recalibrate. Reset our compass so we’re facing the right direction again."
“It’s not about executing the perfect steps. It’s about enjoying the journey.”
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Billionaire, Self Made Hero, MC on the Run
Themes: Small Town, Danger
Tropes: Protector
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A bit of both
Song This Book Inspires
Love Me Back by Bebe Stockwell
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would say read this in order if possible
Steam/Spice Explanations
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5
First Impressions
Beautifully Broken Control is about two characters that are new in some ways to the town of Sutter Lake but we have seen connections to them in previous books in the series. I was really curious to see how this one would be handled though. And I shouldn't have doubted Catherine Cowles because I had a blast with this book, even though its not a favorite of the series, it was a delightful take on moving the series moving forward and I really enjoyed seeing their type of dynamic together. And I really enjoyed seeing how they each connect to the characters in the previous books of the series.
First Line
A single bead of sweat rolled down my sternum, and my hand shook as I tried to wipe it away.
Summary
Kennedy was caught up in a conflict not of her own making. When its revealed that her father has cheated out many out of their savings and retirement for his own financial gain, she works with the FBI to get justice for those wronged but in the process of it, she is blamed by the rest of her family and the world. Everyone she knows turns her back on her and so she goes to Sutter Lake to escape the torment and abuse to have a fresh start but she still bears so much guilt for the past. Then she meets Cain, who comes to town who is best friends with Walker and Tuck. Cain, is escaping the city to find some peace in Sutter Lake and doesn't plan on falling hard for Kennedy, who is a woman of mystery and shadows in her eyes. But Cain has his own demons that could threaten everything he and Kennedy build together.
What I Loved
Catherine Cowles delivers such a wonderful story and I highly recommend this one if you are a fan of the series or even just this author. First, the story is super engaging and really draws you into it immediately and you just feel for the road that the heroine is on and what she was willing to do in order to do the right thing. I really respected the heroine for what she does here. Cain on the other end, is such a man of integrity and heart but he has his own pain and is such a tortured soul. I love how they come together in this one, but the heroine is a bit stubborn when it comes to going into anything with Cain and has so much pride. So much pride it did ruin the enjoyment of the story at times. But the hero is far from perfect, and is a bit stubborn when it comes to allowing the heroine fully into his heart when she opens up to him. They both make mistakes in different ways as they have such a hard time trusting. I really enjoyed the element in which this developed. And that whole end conflict with the danger that enters the story totally surprised me. I wasn't expecting to see how it evolved. I did NOT see the danger elements that enter the story happening haha The author completely shocked me. What really impresses me about this author is even when there are elements that I am not necessarily a big fan of, her writing is so compelling that you are willing to stay invested in the characters and its such a poignant experience overall.
Overall View
Beautifully Broken Control is a captivating read that will entrench your emotions all the way into the story. It delivers on stunningly capture characters and a setting that breathes life into the reader.
Favorite Quote(s)
“We all lose sight sometimes. Of what’s truly important. Of all the people around us who are suffering. That doesn’t mean we can’t recalibrate. Reset our compass so we’re facing the right direction again."
“It’s not about executing the perfect steps. It’s about enjoying the journey.”
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Billionaire, Self Made Hero, MC on the Run
Themes: Small Town, Danger
Tropes: Protector
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A bit of both
Song This Book Inspires
Love Me Back by Bebe Stockwell
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would say read this in order if possible
Steam/Spice Explanations
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• Does have OW drama
– Hero's assistant has an unrequited crush on him and attempts to break up the MCs
• No OM drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Gaslighting
• Toxic parental relationship
• Abduction
• Attempted murder
• Threat of gun violence
Ending:HEA with Epilogue
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• Does have OW drama
– Hero's assistant has an unrequited crush on him and attempts to break up the MCs
• No OM drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Gaslighting
• Toxic parental relationship
• Abduction
• Attempted murder
• Threat of gun violence
Ending:
Catherine!!! You did it again!! I devoured this one! I’m nearly finished w/the second series of Catherine Cowles & there’s not a skip in either series!!
Kennedy and Cain’s story…what a ride!! I loved Kennedy’s heart for gratitude, giving, compassion, helping others and showing up! Did NOT see that plot twist towards the end and to finally out who was behind everything….
Kennedy and Cain’s story…what a ride!! I loved Kennedy’s heart for gratitude, giving, compassion, helping others and showing up! Did NOT see that plot twist towards the end and to finally out who was behind everything….
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
🌶🌶🌶
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it
Absolutely loved this book and the characters. There is so much plot, romance, steam, with some past pain that made me cry. Heat at other times I was laughing. Yet another amazing romance from Catherine. On to the next one.
Absolutely loved this book and the characters. There is so much plot, romance, steam, with some past pain that made me cry. Heat at other times I was laughing. Yet another amazing romance from Catherine. On to the next one.