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Fragile Sanctuary

By: Catherine Cowles
Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Andi Arndt
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The scowl should’ve been my first clue to stay far away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he’s my brother’s best friend? Reasons two and three. Not to mention, he’s the new contractor working on my house.

He’s everything I’m not: grumpy, rude, and more than a little attached to his solitude. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won’t crack. Until he sees me shatter. Because when my world comes crashing down around me, Anson is the one catching me as I fall. And as so-called accidents start plaguing every part of my life, it’s Anson who steps in to keep me safe.

As he does, I can’t help but feel a flicker of heat. And it only takes a single moment for that spark to ignite into flames, engulfing us both. But Anson’s a man with secrets, and they have a price. When they’re revealed, neither of us will make it out unscathed…

©2024 Catherine Cowles (P)2024 Catherine Cowles Contemporary Romantic Suspense

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After reading “All the Missing Pieces” I decided to read “Sparrow Falls” series next. “Fragile Sanctuary” is the first book in this series.

Tropes:
- hate to love
- age gap
- grumpy/sunshine
- forced proximity
- brother’s best friend
- broken hero
- hilarious Grandma
- found family
- ex profiler
- serial unaliver

Romantic suspense became one of my favorite genres last year. Even if the books follow a similar plotline, I like the fact that it is not predictable and the balance between romance and mystery/suspense.
Rhodes’ past left her with anxiety and trauma. Anson’s past is a mystery in the beginning and it was nice to slowly find more about him.
I love the way Rhodes’ found family are protective and helped her a lot. Her grandmother is hilarious and makes people uncomfortable a lot with her paintings. The fact that Rhodes takes care of abandoned animals is very sweet.

I listened to the book and even if it is dual narration, both narrators managed to bring the characters to life, add to the emotions of the story and enhance my experience with the book.

I already started the next book and I am looking forward to continuing the series.

Romantic suspence

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The story was good but I felt like it was missing something. Hot sure if it was just the narration I could get into

Good listen

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Beautiful story about love and loss with a heavy dose of mystery.

Anson is A grumpy , protective mysterious mmc who just can’t seem to stay away from Rhodes our mmc.

Both characters have been through a lot in their lives , the book does revolve a lot around the loss of loved ones and trying to move on from that.

Both narrators do an amazing job of portraying the grief , anxiety and the lust when our characters just cannot resist each other all the while holding us captive throughout the mystery of the book.

My only complaint is I’ve picked this up before any more books in the series are available me so now I have to wait , with the amazing found family in this story I know I would have binged them all

Romance with mystery

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Once again Ms Cowles delivers an unbelievable start to a new series. Her storylines are so unique and well crafted you’re hooked from the beginning right until the end. Rhodes and Anson had a difficult time but the supporting characters played a great role in this journey. The drama, intrigue and suspense will keep you on your toes throughout the book.
The narrator’s did an excellent job portraying the ups and downs of the emotional journey that the characters undertook. All I can say is it makes it even more compelling listening and reading this book.

Amazing book

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Every time. I can always count on Catherine Cowles to help me escape into a new world and just enjoy the time. This is a new series, and while I have loved all the others, this one is going to be special . Rhodes was taken in by her best friend Fallon's mother when the unthinkable happened. Her house burned down, taking her family with it. Now years later, she is ready to face the tragedy head on and restore the family home. Anson is Rhode's brother's best friend and is the fire reconstruction expert. This broody man has caught her eye. Why? Probably the same reason he is taken with Rho. But he has no intention of acting on it. Until it becomes impossible not to. Cowles took me on the most romantic of stories all while weaving danger and suspense into the plot. I was completely captivated and could not stop listening until I knew all the answers. And just when I thought I knew, she pulled the rug out from the bottom of me and left me with a shocking ending. This small town romance is phenomenal and only leaves me wanting more. More of the unmistakable family that has formed with the foster family Rho is in, more of the fantastic things that happen in a small town and more of the romance that only Cowles can give me. This is an amazing start to the series.

Making it even better is Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber. These two always give amazing performances and this is no exception. Finding the essence of their characters and bringing them to life, the positivity, the grumpiness, the fear, the passion and the love all there for the taking. This is a wonderful listen, grab yours soon!

How does Catherine Cowles always do it to me?

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