A review by renae_reads_romance
Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles

5.0

Book Title: Fragile Sanctuary Author: Catherine Cowles  

Series: Sparrow Falls #1

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God I don’t think I words to tell you how much I love this book! It was everything!

Fragile Sanctuary is the first book in Catherine Cowles new series and it hit all the marks!

Rhodes has dealt with a lot of trauma in her life, but she’s finally ready to start taking back her life. And that starts with rebuilding the home she grew up in and that means facing the memories that come with it, good and bad. 

Anson is someone we met briefly in Ashes of You, even from that small glimpse you could see he was living in a world of hurt. He recently moved to Sparrow Falls to get away from his demons and try to forget his past life and the damage it caused. 

They both met when Rho is exploring her old house and Anson finds her in there and scares the shit out of her. Both don’t get off the right foot, Anson is grumpy, broody guy who wants nothing to do with anyone. But when they constantly bump into each other they can’t help but discover a shared pain. 

I loved these two so much! Both have been through the worst of the worst but are still living each day, Rho more than Anson who is locked up tight. But I loved that Rho didn’t let Anson’s grumpiness get to her too much, she was intent on seeing the good in him and making him see that too. 

But when both of their pasts come back to hurt them they find comfort and safety in each other. The way Anson was always there for her, I mean sleeping on her couch just so she wouldn’t have to be alone?! So sweet! He could not resist her sunshine personality. I adored the way they were there for each other, and the chemistry?! 🥵🔥

While this definitely has its heavy moments, there’s a lot of love and laughter. I loved Rho’s family! They were a hoot especially Lolli 🤣

Also trust no one, suspect everything and everyone! I thought I knew who it was, was so wrong 😅 Catherine definitely kept me on my toes and edge of my seat!

I won’t give anything else away as you really need to just dive in but this was the perfect start to new series! Already can’t wait for the next one!!