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emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Vomit
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Catherine Cowles and hockey romance are not two things that I would ever think would be in the same sentence, but she really knocked it out of the park with this one. (Wrong sport, but the metaphor works)
Both Sutton and Cope have a plethora of trauma but when Sutton has to move in with Cope because her awful landlord has once again risen the rent, they both find themselves opening up to each other in ways they never expected.
Add in that Cope is Sutton's son's new hockey coach, and Cope can't help but take the kid under his wing, and you have the sweetest found family. The scene wherein Luca breaks down and asks Cope if he can be his dad... I'm still crying. It was so incredibly sweet, and I adore this little family.
And for once, I wasn't entirely focused on the mystery of it all. It helps that I thought I knew who the bad guy was the entire time, so I didn't bother to look too closely at anyone else... though that proved to be a mistake 😅 The villian wasn't as shocking this time as it was just sad. I felt so bad for Cope and just wanted to give him a hug. The guy already blamed himself for so much, so to know there was someone who was actively trying to make him feel that way was really heartbreaking.
I really did love this. It felt different than the other Cowles novels I've read while also staying entirely true to her usual small-town stories. And knowing that Linc is our MMC of Beautiful Exile makes me really excited for what our favorite team owner is going to bring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Pregnancy
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was so good 🥺 Sutton and Cope both have things they had to work through to get to their HEA and I loooved seeing them heal together 🫶🏻 He's instantly smitten with her and just down so bad 🤭 The backstory with her ex was great but I couldn't really believe the other reveal which is why this isn't 5 stars but it had me just as hooked as all of Catherine's books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Medical content
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Stalking
Minor: Addiction
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ugh! Catherine outdid herself with this one! My favorite in the series so far! This book had me running the full spectrum of emotions and back again! Sutton and Cope match each others fierceness to perfection! They are dedicated and selfless and are both able to help the other battle and settle the others demons. There was so much love, and heartache, and healing in this book that I was forever on edge. Not to mention I literally NEVER get the twist right! I really thought I had it this time, but was yet again blindsided! There aren’t many authors who manage to sneak up on me, but she does it every time!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
hopeful
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:
No
Another stunning novel by Catherine Cowles that kicks starts by getting your adrenaline pumping and jam dropping twists and turns that occur throughout the storyline.
Cope Copeland is hands down the ideal book boyfriend. The way he showed his love and protectiveness of the local bakery owner, Sutton and her son was so sweet and the tenderness he had for them and his own family really shone through.
The Colson family has to be one of my favourite families with their uniquely hilarious grandmother, Lolli and her special diamond art, and family members that come from all kinds of backgrounds. This book provides more insight into Cope’s family, which I really loved learning on how they came to be shaped into the family they are now.
Broken Harbor delivers on all the emotions and narration by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon did a great performance by making the story come alive.
Thank you to the author for the alc. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
Cope Copeland is hands down the ideal book boyfriend. The way he showed his love and protectiveness of the local bakery owner, Sutton and her son was so sweet and the tenderness he had for them and his own family really shone through.
The Colson family has to be one of my favourite families with their uniquely hilarious grandmother, Lolli and her special diamond art, and family members that come from all kinds of backgrounds. This book provides more insight into Cope’s family, which I really loved learning on how they came to be shaped into the family they are now.
Broken Harbor delivers on all the emotions and narration by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon did a great performance by making the story come alive.
Thank you to the author for the alc. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Pregnancy
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls Book 3)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Warrior.”
“Sometimes, those monsters seem worse simply because we haven't turned on the lights.”
"I'm tired of living in the dark."
"Then maybe it's time to step into the light."
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Whelp, Catherine did it again! Her writing, story-telling, character/relationship development, the suspense/mystery, it was just everything I hoped for with this book and more. This is possibly my new favorite in the series.
My heart was absolutely breaking for Sutton from the prologue. Everything she went through, the strength she possessed, the way she took care of Luka, her son... wow, what a woman. She truly may be my favorite fmc in the series. I really related to and saw so much of my mother and my younger self in her and Luka's situation.
Cope. This man 🥵❤. He was truly just such a fierce protector and caretaker. I know we believed his brother, Shep, to be the protector and caretaker of the family, but honestly, I think Cope also had that quality, maybe even more so than Shep. I really felt for him, and the weight of his past that he had been carrying. I loved that he confided in Sutton and found a person that could truly help him begin to heal. Also, the banter was bantering and the "talk" was talking... IYKWIM. Also, his nickname for Sutton *SIGH* 🥹❤.
Cope and Sutton together.... FIREWORKS! I loved them! They were absolutely perfect for each other, and I really enjoyed how their relationship developed. Cope allowed Sutton her independence while still supporting her and giving her that "safe place" for her and Luka. And, Sutton allowed Cope to really breathe again and find peace within the storm that had been raging in his life.
And... in true Catherine fashion, the mystery was mysterying. She got me again. I thought I had it figured out, but well, she pieced it all together in a way I did not expect.
Also, I had the privilege of also listening to the Audiobook, and man, oh man! It was 🔥. Connor Crais and Erin Mallon did a fantastic job bringing these two characters to life. Though, I would not expect anything less from those two. It was absolutely perfect and if you have a chance to listen to the book, you should. You will not be disappointed.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content, death of parent/sibling off page, addiction struggles (not main character)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Warrior.”
“Sometimes, those monsters seem worse simply because we haven't turned on the lights.”
"I'm tired of living in the dark."
"Then maybe it's time to step into the light."
------------------------------------------------
Whelp, Catherine did it again! Her writing, story-telling, character/relationship development, the suspense/mystery, it was just everything I hoped for with this book and more. This is possibly my new favorite in the series.
My heart was absolutely breaking for Sutton from the prologue. Everything she went through, the strength she possessed, the way she took care of Luka, her son... wow, what a woman. She truly may be my favorite fmc in the series. I really related to and saw so much of my mother and my younger self in her and Luka's situation.
Cope. This man 🥵❤. He was truly just such a fierce protector and caretaker. I know we believed his brother, Shep, to be the protector and caretaker of the family, but honestly, I think Cope also had that quality, maybe even more so than Shep. I really felt for him, and the weight of his past that he had been carrying. I loved that he confided in Sutton and found a person that could truly help him begin to heal. Also, the banter was bantering and the "talk" was talking... IYKWIM. Also, his nickname for Sutton *SIGH* 🥹❤.
Cope and Sutton together.... FIREWORKS! I loved them! They were absolutely perfect for each other, and I really enjoyed how their relationship developed. Cope allowed Sutton her independence while still supporting her and giving her that "safe place" for her and Luka. And, Sutton allowed Cope to really breathe again and find peace within the storm that had been raging in his life.
And... in true Catherine fashion, the mystery was mysterying. She got me again. I thought I had it figured out, but well, she pieced it all together in a way I did not expect.
Also, I had the privilege of also listening to the Audiobook, and man, oh man! It was 🔥. Connor Crais and Erin Mallon did a fantastic job bringing these two characters to life. Though, I would not expect anything less from those two. It was absolutely perfect and if you have a chance to listen to the book, you should. You will not be disappointed.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content, death of parent/sibling off page, addiction struggles (not main character)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Sexual content
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
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
This story follows Sutton and Cope. Sutton and her son, Luca, are trying to start a new life in Sparrow Falls. No matter what Sutton does, her ex-husband always manages to get her number. She has always stood on her own two feet for her son, and now she’s caught the eye of a hotshot hockey player who’s coaching Luca. But will her past catch up to her?
I love Sutton and Cope together. This man could sense her past and pain, yet he stood by her and patiently waited for her to open up. Sutton is a wonderful mother to her son and will always do anything for him. She’s strong, given everything she’s been through. I really enjoyed the story and the twist at the end. Honestly, I love Cathrine’s books! Highly recommend the audiobook if you’re looking to pick this up!
If you love:
🔹Small Town
🔹Single Mum
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Found Family
🔹FMC On The Run
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook ALC
Pages: 430
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 19mins
Narrators: Connor Crais and Erin Mallon - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Sparrow Falls Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Mum, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Slow Burn, On The Run, Son’s Coach, Hockey, Nightmares, Panic Attack, Taken Care Of, Violence, Physical Abuse, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk and Office Scene
Mentions: Drug Abuse and Death.
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I love Sutton and Cope together. This man could sense her past and pain, yet he stood by her and patiently waited for her to open up. Sutton is a wonderful mother to her son and will always do anything for him. She’s strong, given everything she’s been through. I really enjoyed the story and the twist at the end. Honestly, I love Cathrine’s books! Highly recommend the audiobook if you’re looking to pick this up!
If you love:
🔹Small Town
🔹Single Mum
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Found Family
🔹FMC On The Run
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook ALC
Pages: 430
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 19mins
Narrators: Connor Crais and Erin Mallon - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Sparrow Falls Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Mum, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Slow Burn, On The Run, Son’s Coach, Hockey, Nightmares, Panic Attack, Taken Care Of, Violence, Physical Abuse, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk and Office Scene
Mentions: Drug Abuse and Death.
Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
All Round Romance Reader
Sienasummerrreads 💕📚
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Car accident