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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
What can I say, I'm just a girl who loves a single mom/hockey player romance and Luca delivered
Finally it’s time to know more about Cope as he returns to Sparrow Falls. From the moment he met Sutton there was instant connection.
I adored how Sutton showed him that he doesn’t need to carry all the guilt and pain around with hm anymore. That he wasn’t responsible and that is ok.
At the same time, Cope showed Sutton that asking for help is sometimes 100% worth the risk. Together they create their own safe space. They support one another, are able to be vulnerable and heal the broken parts within themselves.
Cope and Sutton create such a wonderful little family unit. The way Cope shows up for Sutton and Luca is just beautiful.
The side characters are some of the stand outs particularly in this book. Whether that is family members old and new or friends along the way - they made me laugh, cry and beg for more. Plus the suspense was top notched - shout out to Lolli as always was top tier!
What you'll get:
✨ Single mom
🏒 Professional hockey player
💗 Small town
🏃♀️ Woman on the run
♥️ He falls first
🔥 Suspense
🫧 He's everything we want in a book boyfriend
❄️ Loveable kiddo
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
Cope has almost topped Anson for my favorite MMC in this series. The entire Colson family has been through it, but they all manage to come out strong. Writing romantic suspense with found family is Catherine Cowles forte, and I am here for it.
This story may be about Cope and Sutton, but Luca is a little scene stealer. I just love how the Colson family once again opened their home and arms to strangers who became family. The way they never fail to show up for each other over and over again is inspiring.
This story may be about Cope and Sutton, but Luca is a little scene stealer. I just love how the Colson family once again opened their home and arms to strangers who became family. The way they never fail to show up for each other over and over again is inspiring.
emotional
hopeful
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
Catherine Cowles’ books are hit and miss for me. There are some that I truly enjoyed, and there are some that I hope I just finish with a snap of my fingers.
This started out so well. I rarely enjoy single mom/dad books the past few years but I gave this a shot because of how much I enjoyed reading about Luca in Thea & Shep’s story.
This book felt unrealistic with how the love story went down. It’s instalove (which isn’t extremely a big deal for me since most romance books are) but with how much build up there was about how Sutton lives her life as a single mom, her dedication to providing for her and Luca by herself, it was hard to believe she will gladly hand over the reigns to someone else. There wasn’t much hesitation from her end which I don’t think is on brand from her character.
Another is that Cope fell flat. In comparison to Shep, Cope wasn’t your usual small-town romantic guy. Even when people move to the big city, they usually don’t lose their small-town charm.
The conflict/mystery in the book was good. Not that I condone fearing for your life due to exes and addiction but it was high stakes which made me enjoy the story, especially since the romance was bleh.
I felt so sad about Teddy. I think it was one point in the book that affected me so much.
Lastly, for a small-town romance book that is heavily centered on family (or found family), I was surprised their mom, Nora was not involved at all. Yes, she’s said to have done this or appeared on this and that but she was never truly active like Lolli was. It was weird and disorienting especially since it felt the family dynamics lacking. I love the sibling bond, I love Lolli, I wish there was more on-page participation from Nora to tie things up together.
Cope’s family/childhood trauma didn’t even get addressed. He revealed it to Sutton and then that was it, with a bit of comfort, it faded in the background of the book. I think it was important for Nora to be involved in that to help Cope move forward.
Like I said, I didn’t care much for the love story. The book felt repetitive, it offered nothing new to the blossoming relationship of Sutton & Cope. I think the book could have been shorter.
I’m hoping Arden’s story will be better. I miss the feeling I got from reading Shep & Thea.
This started out so well. I rarely enjoy single mom/dad books the past few years but I gave this a shot because of how much I enjoyed reading about Luca in Thea & Shep’s story.
This book felt unrealistic with how the love story went down. It’s instalove (which isn’t extremely a big deal for me since most romance books are) but with how much build up there was about how Sutton lives her life as a single mom, her dedication to providing for her and Luca by herself, it was hard to believe she will gladly hand over the reigns to someone else. There wasn’t much hesitation from her end which I don’t think is on brand from her character.
Another is that Cope fell flat. In comparison to Shep, Cope wasn’t your usual small-town romantic guy. Even when people move to the big city, they usually don’t lose their small-town charm.
The conflict/mystery in the book was good. Not that I condone fearing for your life due to exes and addiction but it was high stakes which made me enjoy the story, especially since the romance was bleh.
I felt so sad about Teddy. I think it was one point in the book that affected me so much.
Lastly, for a small-town romance book that is heavily centered on family (or found family), I was surprised their mom, Nora was not involved at all. Yes, she’s said to have done this or appeared on this and that but she was never truly active like Lolli was. It was weird and disorienting especially since it felt the family dynamics lacking. I love the sibling bond, I love Lolli, I wish there was more on-page participation from Nora to tie things up together.
Cope’s family/childhood trauma didn’t even get addressed. He revealed it to Sutton and then that was it, with a bit of comfort, it faded in the background of the book. I think it was important for Nora to be involved in that to help Cope move forward.
Like I said, I didn’t care much for the love story. The book felt repetitive, it offered nothing new to the blossoming relationship of Sutton & Cope. I think the book could have been shorter.
I’m hoping Arden’s story will be better. I miss the feeling I got from reading Shep & Thea.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
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
Catherine Cowles' books never fail and this one was so good. For me, Catherine Cowles is the queen of found-family trope. No debate.
This book focus is also about found-family and it made me cry many times. I loved The Colson, with or without the Colson last name.
Copeland is my current favorite book boyfriend because damn this man was so possessive with Sutton and Luca in a best way possible. Sutton, the badass mom-woman, was no way I don't love her. She was strong mom and strong woman. Luca, my adrenaline junkie, was the frosting of sweetness of this book. Three of them made this book so good I didn't want it to finish.
The plot twists on this book were banged on! Even though I always think each of the characters in Catherine Cowles' books as a suspect yet I guessed it wrong and ended up gasping. Standing ovation for Catherine Cowles. Mind mind blown!
Now, I need to wait until March for Arden's book. I can't wait!!!
This book focus is also about found-family and it made me cry many times. I loved The Colson, with or without the Colson last name.
Copeland is my current favorite book boyfriend because damn this man was so possessive with Sutton and Luca in a best way possible. Sutton, the badass mom-woman, was no way I don't love her. She was strong mom and strong woman. Luca, my adrenaline junkie, was the frosting of sweetness of this book. Three of them made this book so good I didn't want it to finish.
The plot twists on this book were banged on! Even though I always think each of the characters in Catherine Cowles' books as a suspect yet I guessed it wrong and ended up gasping. Standing ovation for Catherine Cowles. Mind mind blown!
Now, I need to wait until March for Arden's book. I can't wait!!!
I really liked the story. But this one didn't suck me in like the other two did