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redempta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Another 5 stars for Catherine Cowles. Her books are always great romantic suspense and what a way to finish the series.
But... After binge reading for of her books, I can say that the end starts to be a little bit repetitive.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Bullying
lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
- 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
What I especially love:
âś… The Slow burn romance between Lawson and Hallie
✅ Lawson’s boys and their relationship with Hallie
âś… The Single dad/Nanny trope in general. Done perfectly here (bonus for there being an age gap)
It also confirmed something I had been wondering since the last book
I will really miss these characters and look forward to the next series (very excited about the next main character)
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
katiek262's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
taylormichele's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Kidnapping
lady_w31's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
elliepl94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Medical content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Stalking
mishbookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
sienasummerrreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
All Round Romance Reader
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
thebookishdogmom's review against another edition
- 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
The strength of Hallie was inspiring. Her character has been through so much, but she is able to move through life without letting her fear hold her back, no matter how difficult it is.
Lawson has a silent strength that he uses to protect everyone he loves. His heart is so big, and I love that he was so vulnerable about his fear of opening up to Hallie .
And the BOYS. I dont think I've ever loved child characters in a romance more than I love Luke, Drew, and Charlie. They are all unique and special in their own way. Lukes tenser heart. Drew's infectious optimism. Charlie's sweet innocence.
It was truly a pleasure reading how Hallie developed special relationships with each of them and helped piece Lawson and his family back together.
And the suspense of the story! It moved at a fast pace, and there were many twists and turns. The storyline is grim and dark, so check trigger warnings. But it was integral to the story and helping make these charactwrs who they are.
What an end to the series. It was perfect, I couldn't ask for more!
Tags:
-single dad/nanny
-age gap
-slow burn
-found family
-small town
-romantic suspense
Spice: 1.5/5
First person/Dual POV
Graphic: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lawson is Cedar Ridge’s chief of police. He’s the single dad of three fast growing boys and is looking for a nanny. In enters Hallie Aster, who happens to be the young woman he saved from a psychopath serial killer four years prior. Hallie has never forgotten those blue eyes who rescued her. Because of Hallie’s thoughtfulness and care, she’s hired and she begins to work her way into all of the Lawson’s boys’ hearts, all the while healing her own. But all of a sudden, there are women that are going missing or are found dead again; showing signs that the monster who took and scarred Hallie years ago, is back.
Gah! There were so many things I loved about this story. Hallie was just awesome. It was so heartwarming that Hallie's caring and tenderness helped repair Lawson and his oldest son’s relationship. I really loved that Lawson needed a bit of healing himself and that Hallie was able to provide the care that he needs. Lawson’s three sons were such sweethearts and I thought Hallie did such a good job in melting with their family unit and bringing out the best in each of them.
Trying to find out who the killer was had me second guessing every possible single man that Hallie came across in the story. But I was proud I figured out who the killer was prior to it being revealed. Basically, this book is certainly entertaining and had me gasping with some of the twists it delivered.
The narration by Ava Erickson and Sebastian York was superb by keeping me on the edge of my seat and making Hallie and Lawson come alive.
Thank you to the author for the alc and e-arc. Thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing and Stalking