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A review by joburnsreads
Ashes of You by Catherine Cowles
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
โญ๏ธ 5
๐ถ Open Door, Mild
๐ Romantic Suspense
๐ Small Town Setting
๐ Single Dad x Nanny
๐ Age Gap
๐ Forced Proximity
๐ Police Hero
๐ Dual POV (1st Person)
I have been feral for Lawson and Hallie's story since I finished book 4 last year. Catherine did not disappoint. She always keeps her readers on their toes. I loved every second of this book - it was the perfect amount of healing, angst, spice, and a little comedy thrown in. While Ashes of You does deal with heavy themes, it was by far my favorite book that I read in January.
Lawson is the oldest Hartley brother, a single dad of three adorable boys, and the police chief in Cedar Ridge. Hallie is still working to overcome her PTSD from a horrible ordeal 5 years ago and looking for a fresh start. Lawson happened to be the one who saved her when she escaped her kidnapper. These two reconnect when Lawson is interviewing candidates for a nanny and the spark between them is instant.
Hallie and Lawson were the perfect fit for one another. They were just what the other needed but didn't know it. I loved the interactions between Hallie and the boys. Seeing Lawson reconnect with his sons was so sweet. I also never knew how much I needed an FMC giving an MMC a nickname before now but it was *chef's kiss*.
Overall, I am so pleased with how this series ended. While I am sad to leave the Hartley family and Cedar Ridge behind, I believe we will see them again in Catherine's next book.
Thank you to Catherine Cowles for the e-ARC and ALC of Ashes of You!
๐ถ Open Door, Mild
๐ Romantic Suspense
๐ Small Town Setting
๐ Single Dad x Nanny
๐ Age Gap
๐ Forced Proximity
๐ Police Hero
๐ Dual POV (1st Person)
I have been feral for Lawson and Hallie's story since I finished book 4 last year. Catherine did not disappoint. She always keeps her readers on their toes. I loved every second of this book - it was the perfect amount of healing, angst, spice, and a little comedy thrown in. While Ashes of You does deal with heavy themes, it was by far my favorite book that I read in January.
Lawson is the oldest Hartley brother, a single dad of three adorable boys, and the police chief in Cedar Ridge. Hallie is still working to overcome her PTSD from a horrible ordeal 5 years ago and looking for a fresh start. Lawson happened to be the one who saved her when she escaped her kidnapper. These two reconnect when Lawson is interviewing candidates for a nanny and the spark between them is instant.
Hallie and Lawson were the perfect fit for one another. They were just what the other needed but didn't know it. I loved the interactions between Hallie and the boys. Seeing Lawson reconnect with his sons was so sweet. I also never knew how much I needed an FMC giving an MMC a nickname before now but it was *chef's kiss*.
Overall, I am so pleased with how this series ended. While I am sad to leave the Hartley family and Cedar Ridge behind, I believe we will see them again in Catherine's next book.
Thank you to Catherine Cowles for the e-ARC and ALC of Ashes of You!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Death