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novelstorian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
A grumpy, single dad hero and a nanny that he shares a dark history with.
There is a lot to love about this book– the romance, the suspense plot, the protagonists, and the kids (!!!). As with many of Cowles' works, as I have come to learn, this book offers a perfect blend of romance and suspense, drawing readers into a richly woven narrative that is both emotional and heartwarming.
I love the romance between the main characters. Despite their difficult and traumatic pasts, they are both determined to overcome them. The journey to healing wasn't easy or smooth-sailing but it was all worth it.
That being said, my favourite characters have to be the kids. Luke, Drew and little Charlie stole my heart from page 1. I love that the boys all have different quirks and personalities. Luke's character development throughout the book definitely tugged on my heartstrings, and there were a few moments that made tears well up in my eyes.
This book was well-paced, offering a good balance between romance and suspenseful intrigue. The twists and turns kept me engaged the entire time, so much so that I had the Kindle in my hand throughout dinner.
The emotional depth, well-crafted characters, and engaging plot make it a standout read that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Do yourself a favour and go pick up this book– or any of Cowles' other works!
There is a lot to love about this book– the romance, the suspense plot, the protagonists, and the kids (!!!). As with many of Cowles' works, as I have come to learn, this book offers a perfect blend of romance and suspense, drawing readers into a richly woven narrative that is both emotional and heartwarming.
I love the romance between the main characters. Despite their difficult and traumatic pasts, they are both determined to overcome them. The journey to healing wasn't easy or smooth-sailing but it was all worth it.
That being said, my favourite characters have to be the kids. Luke, Drew and little Charlie stole my heart from page 1. I love that the boys all have different quirks and personalities. Luke's character development throughout the book definitely tugged on my heartstrings, and there were a few moments that made tears well up in my eyes.
This book was well-paced, offering a good balance between romance and suspenseful intrigue. The twists and turns kept me engaged the entire time, so much so that I had the Kindle in my hand throughout dinner.
The emotional depth, well-crafted characters, and engaging plot make it a standout read that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Do yourself a favour and go pick up this book– or any of Cowles' other works!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol
rmbonds1993's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
book_obsessed_girl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
• smalltown
• romantic suspense
• age gap
• single dad
• nanny
“𝑪𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘. 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅.”
I absolutely loved Hallie & Lawson's story.
I loved their initial connection and how they were brought together again. The protective fierceness that Law had for Hallie and the way Hallie fit into not only his life, but that of the boys too. Loved seeing everyone find the best versions of themselves.
• romantic suspense
• age gap
• single dad
• nanny
“𝑪𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘. 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅.”
I absolutely loved Hallie & Lawson's story.
I loved their initial connection and how they were brought together again. The protective fierceness that Law had for Hallie and the way Hallie fit into not only his life, but that of the boys too. Loved seeing everyone find the best versions of themselves.
taylorgabs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
Finally a series saves the best book for last! This whole series was phenomenal, but Law and Hallie take the best couple award. I’d been looking forward to Lawson’s book since the very beginning of the series and it didn’t disappoint! It did the age gap and nanny tropes so well and also the mystery was one of Cowles best EVER!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, and Sexual assault
Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy
bellaoconnor's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
meaghanisreading's review against another edition
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
vlyman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
holly_hawk_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
5.0
Ashes of You is the fifth and final book in The Lost & Found series. This book is about Lawson and Hallie and is told from both of their points of view.
Lawson is a single father to three boys. He needs help and hires a nanny and Hallie shows up for the job. She's the perfect candidate.
Lawson and Hallie have met in the past, and this past keeps showing up for these two characters. Something is happening that could put Hallie at risk.
Hallie has a lot of love to show even with everything she has gone though. I loved seeing how she acts around Lawson's sons, and how they have grown and bonded with her.
Will Lawson and Hallie get their happy ending? I loved every moment of this book, and couldn’t put it down. I'm sad to see this series go, but I'm excited to see what's next from this author!
Lawson is a single father to three boys. He needs help and hires a nanny and Hallie shows up for the job. She's the perfect candidate.
Lawson and Hallie have met in the past, and this past keeps showing up for these two characters. Something is happening that could put Hallie at risk.
Hallie has a lot of love to show even with everything she has gone though. I loved seeing how she acts around Lawson's sons, and how they have grown and bonded with her.
Will Lawson and Hallie get their happy ending? I loved every moment of this book, and couldn’t put it down. I'm sad to see this series go, but I'm excited to see what's next from this author!