Showing posts with label Sutter Lake series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sutter Lake series. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN REDEMPTION RELEASE BLITZ

 

She’s hiding secrets.
His demons are taunting him.
And they’ll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.

Beautifully Broken Redemption, a moving and gorgeously written standalone overflowing with swoony romance and breathtaking twists from Catherine Cowles, is out now!

She’s hiding secrets.

For Anna, keeping her deepest scars hidden from the world has always been a necessity—from the bruises of her childhood to the mistake that nearly cost her everything. To keep herself safe, she must keep everyone around her at a distance—especially the man who has tempted her since the moment they met.

His demons are taunting him.

Mason has done his best to bury the past by achieving more than he ever thought possible. But even with all of his success, his life feels empty.

When tragedy strikes, Anna is left fighting to protect the only family she has left. And Mason will do anything to keep her and her loved ones safe—even if that means the ring of wedding bells.

But as a new spark ignites between them, someone is watching.

And they’ll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.

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About Catherine Cowles
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

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Nikki's Review:

I’m pretty sure I say this with every book in this series, but THIS one is definitely my favourite! There was a sweetness and tenderness that brought me to my knees, but still had that blazing sexiness that I love. 


These two characters were so likeable, you really couldn’t help but to cheer for them. They both past traumas and trust issues that made the road bumpy, but the strength of their budding relationship and determination made them push through.


I like vulnerable heroes, and while Mason is strong, and definitely has that “alpha” thing going on, I was able to see that he had so many layers. Anna is a tough cookie, but she also has a tender side that really softened her. I think both of those attributes pulled at Mason. 


Catherine Cowles has the ability to write characters that I really care about. They always seem real. The small town, and the friendships made in them, make me want to pick up and find my own real life Sutter Lake. 

This book is very character driven, the plot is built around them in a way that you truly get a sense of their thoughts and feelings. Honestly, it was kinda perfect. 


Rating: 5 Stars (A+)
Review copy provided by publisher

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN REDEMPTION COVER REVEAL


“Catherine Cowles's storytelling is perfection." 
—Grahame Claire, USA Today bestselling author

Beautifully Broken Redemption, an all new touching and beautiful standalone romance from bestselling author Catherine Cowles is coming November 9th and we have the amazing cover!

She’s hiding secrets.

For Anna, keeping her deepest scars hidden from the world has always been a necessity—from the bruises of her childhood to the mistake that nearly cost her everything. To keep herself safe, she must keep everyone around her at a distance—especially the man who has tempted her since the moment they met.

His demons are taunting him.

Mason has done his best to bury the past by achieving more than he ever thought possible. But even with all of his success, his life feels empty. 

When tragedy strikes, Anna is left fighting to protect the only family she has left. And Mason will do anything to keep her and her loved ones safe—even if that means the ring of wedding bells. 

But as a new spark ignites between them, someone is watching. 

And they’ll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.

Pre-order your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NuCwpA

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/BeautifulBrokenRedemp

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Cover Designer: Hang Le

Monday, February 24, 2020

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN CONTROL

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A woman trying to rebuild her life.
A man haunted by a past he can’t forget.
But with pasts like theirs . . . you never know when darkness might descend. 
Beautifully Broken Control, an all new
unforgettable small-town romance in the Sutter Lake Series from Catherine Cowles, is out now!

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A woman trying to rebuild her life.
Kennedy is doing all she can to escape, to prove that she’s not the monster her father was. A simple life of peace and service is all she needs.
A man haunted by a past he can’t forget.
Cain has buried his demons under layers of control and success. The only thing he needs is his company and his solitude. Certainly not a woman with captivating green eyes filled with ghosts so similar to his own.
He’s a reminder of the life she’s left behind. And she’s a threat to his tightly guarded control. As sparks fly between them, they discover that what they might need most is each other.
But with pasts like theirs . . . you never know when darkness might descend. 


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Excerpt: 
Faint rays of sunshine still lit the sky as I headed to my SUV, but the air had just a hint of a bite to it. That was spring in the mountains. I glanced at Walker. “Thanks for the warm welcome.”
He gave my back a slap. “Anytime, brother.” He paused with me at my vehicle, looking out to the fields and then back to me. 
“What is it?” You didn’t know someone as long as I’d known Walker without recognizing their tells. The little ticks that told you they were worried or angry or, like now, had something they wanted to say but were holding back. 
“Kennedy.” 
My body began to stiffen, but I forced it to relax. I was the master of giving nothing away, and this situation should be no different. “What about her?”
Walker shifted on his feet. “She’s young.”
“Looks it.” I didn’t know how young, but I’d find out soon enough.
Walker’s jaw hardened. “Be careful.”
I bristled at that. But he wasn’t wrong to warn me off. She had an innocence that radiated from her in waves. And I had no plans to change that, but I was curious. That…something I couldn’t put my finger on kept niggling at me as though she were playing at something she wasn’t. I shook my head and gave Walker a grin. “I’ve got no plans to defile Jensen’s protégé. You can rest easy.”
The set of Walker’s shoulders eased. “Good. You want free and easy, there are plenty of women around here who are down for that, just like you are. But I get the sense that’s not Kenz.”
“Kenz?” The nickname curled around my tongue. It fit her. 
“That’s what Jensen calls her, said Kennedy was too formal. Guess it’s catching on.”
I nodded. “I gotta get back to the resort, but let’s grab a drink tomorrow. Hopefully, we’ll be celebrating my closing on that property.”
Walker grinned. “I hope it works out. Shoot me a text tomorrow, and we’ll figure out a time.” 
“Sounds good.” I beeped my locks and opened my door, but paused before I climbed in. “Walker?” He paused in his trek back to the ranch house, turning to face me. “I’m happy for you.” The words made a burn take flight in my chest. 
The smile that spread across his face was one that could only belong to a man who was a total goner for his woman. “Thanks, Cain. You’ll—” He cut himself off before he could finish the sentence. He knew better than to tell me that I’d find that. “I’m glad you’re here.”
“I am, too.” I gave a jerk of my chin and climbed into my SUV. The drive back to the resort I was staying at a few miles outside of town was quiet. Only the sounds of gravel under my tires to keep me company.  
Gravel turned to pavement as I pulled into the resort. I hopped out of my Rover, leaving the door open for the valet. I ignored any polite smiles from fellow guests and staff as I headed straight for my suite. 
The familiar itch at the back of my brain was back. Something that said I needed to know more about the girl from dinner. I slipped my keycard into the lock, fingers drumming against my thigh as I waited for the light to turn green. I pushed open the door and headed straight for the safe. Keying in the code, I removed my laptop. 
I strode to the desk, setting my computer down and settling into the chair. I opened the laptop, typing in my security codes. I launched a browser and got to work. An hour went by in record time. An hour, and almost nothing to show for it. 
I stared at the image on my screen. Auburn hair, freckles dusting the tops of her cheeks and nose, creamy white complexion below, and startling green eyes. There was no denying she was beautiful. Beautiful in a way that would stop a man in his tracks and make him do a whole lot of stupid shit just to get her to turn that smile his way. 
But there was also no denying that she was a ghost. The only photo I could find of her was the one on her driver’s license. Other than that one single piece of ID, the woman didn’t exist. No bank account. No credit cards. No lease. No car. 
There was nothing else, good or bad, that I could find. Anywhere. While some would say that was a good thing, I knew the truth. It was nothing but bad. People didn’t erase a life unless they had something to hide.
One dinner and I knew my friends were taken by her. It was no surprise. Sarah and Jensen had the most tender hearts of anyone I knew. They were forever rescuing strays, both animal and human. Hell, that’s why I was there, wasn’t it? 
But they often didn’t think about the risks involved. Walker used to be good about checking that stuff out, but it seemed Taylor had softened him, made him just a touch less cynical about the world. I was happy for my brother, but it just meant that I needed to look out for the friends in my life who were more like family.
And that’s just what I’d do.



About Catherine
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

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Nikki's Review:

I have loved each instalment in this series. Really loved them! But there was something extra special about this one. I think it has a lot to do with Cain being so broken. He was stoic and steady on the outside, but he was falling apart more and more as time went on. It makes the reader want to save him. And love on him. 

Kennedy was the perfect heroine for Cain. She had her own baggage and vulnerabilities, but she didn’t need saving or coddling. While Cain wanted to do just that with her, she pushed him out of his comfort zone as a protector and made him face his demons. 

This book has all the ingredients that make me love the romance genre. There’s a ton of angst ( my favourite), there’s passion, and there’s conflict. Catherine Cowles has an amazing ability to put all these things together and create something magical. I was so invested in these characters and their lives. She brought Cain and Kennedy to life, and I could fee their emotions. It was absolutely palpable. 

I love the close knit friendships that have evolved over the series. Each character brings something to table to help pull the story together. It always feels like visiting old friends when they’re all on the page together. 

This is the last book in The Sutter Lake series, and I don’t know how to feel about that. I truly believe that the author ended things the way it was suppose to. There’s no lingering questions or loose ends. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to say goodbye to these incredible characters and Sutter Lake. I’ll always want just a little more. I’m greedy like that. 😉

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)



Wednesday, October 23, 2019

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN SPIRIT


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“Beautifully Broken Spirit is a beautiful, emotional and memorable friends-to-lovers romance with a dash of intrigue and suspense that ensures you stay on the edge of your seat.”-- Frolic






Beautifully Broken Spirit, an all-new beautiful and emotional standalone in the Sutter Lake Series from Catherine Cowles is available now!


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She’s always been his safe place to land.


Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence.


He’s always been her protector.


Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born. As his best friend’s little sister, he’s tried to keep her firmly in the friend category. But she’s always been more.


All it takes is one moment of weakness to send Tuck’s fiercely guarded walls crumbling to the ground. As a new fire burns between them, someone watches. Someone who doesn’t like the new life Jensen’s building for herself.


And they’ll stop at nothing to keep her in the dark.

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Excerpt


“Hey, Little J.”


My entire world seemed to tunnel as my vision went black, and my knees buckled.


“Shit!” Strong hands caught me before I could hit the floor. I blinked rapidly as Tuck’s face came into focus. His expression was full of worry. “Are you okay?” He settled me into one of the café chairs.


My stomach pitched. “I’m fine. Just got up too fast. You startled me.”


Tuck’s brow furrowed. “The door was unlocked.”


“Well, I thought I’d locked it.”


Tuck let out a sound that was a cross between a sigh and a growl of frustration. “You need to be more careful. Anyone could’ve come in here, and you wouldn’t have even known. Just because we live in a small town doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions.”


I pinned him with a stare that should’ve had him taking a step back. “I know that. Believe me, I of all people fucking know that.”


Tuck winced. “I didn’t mean it like that.”


I waved him off. “I know.” I pushed up to stand, but the world turned wobbly again, and Tuck pressed me back into the chair.


“Oh, no, you don’t. When’s the last time you had something to eat?”


I tried to think back. I guess I had missed lunch. “A granola bar in the car on the way to drop Noah off at school?”


This time Tuck did growl. “You need to take better care of yourself.”


My skin prickled. “I take fine care of myself, you big behemoth.”


“I’m not seeing a whole lot of evidence of that lately. You take care of everyone but yourself.” I opened my mouth to argue, but he kept right on going. “You stay right here while I go fix you a snack.” Tuck pinned me with a hard gaze. “You move a muscle, and I will paddle your ass.”


My jaw came unhinged, but simmering heat pooled low in my belly. My hands fisted. What the hell? Before I could regain any semblance of the ability to speak, Tuck had turned on his heel and strode towards the kitchen. Had I actually hit my head? Was I now in some sort of coma-induced alternate universe where Tuck threatened to spank me? And why the hell did some part of me like the idea?


I was clearly in some sort of hunger-induced brain misfire. That was the only reasonable explanation. I did all kinds of crazy stuff when I went too long without sustenance. Yes, those crazy things were generally something like eating an entire pan of brownies in one sitting. They weren’t typically the burning desire to climb one of my best friends since birth like a tree. But hunger could make you do lots of insane things.


Tuck emerged from the kitchen juggling a plate with the largest sandwich I’d ever seen and a tall glass of what looked like apple juice. He came towards me with what I could only describe as a swagger. Had his hips always moved like that when he walked?


Don’t get me wrong, I knew Tuck was attractive. Hot even. I’d had the requisite crush on him throughout my middle school years and even into high school. But he had always treated me like a little sister. Someone he liked hanging with. But never once had he given me even a single hint that he was interested in more than friendship. And I’d grown up. I’d put him firmly in the big-brother category. So, why, all of a sudden, was my body reacting to him?


It had to be my dry spell. Could it even be called that if it was as dry and vast as the Sahara? I needed to get laid and stat. Because the last thing I needed was to fall for a guy who was a walking one-night stand.

Nikki's Review:

Lord, I thought I loved the first two books in this series, and I did, but Catherine Cowles knocked it out of the atmosphere with this one. Love is not a sufficient enough word to describe how I feel about Beautifully Broken Spirit. 

This is a very character driven series. You really care about them and their happiness. I was completely pulled into Tucker and Jensen’s world. The supporting characters are amazing, and consistently make the dialogue funny and heartfelt. Can I just say how much I love Grandma Irma. She is a freakin’ hoot! When she’s on the page I know there’s some sass and spunk about to be unleashed.

I love that Jensen and Tucker have this amazing history together. Their relationship developed organically from childhood friends/a brother sister relationship (they are NOT related) to a tender but passionate love affair. One of the things that makes them so “real” is that their emotional fragility is something many of us can relate to. 

All of the ingredients in this book, and this series, just meld together so perfectly. The writing is wonderful and the plot keeps you drawn into the Sutter Lake community. 

I know I’m waxing poetic about this book, but I can’t help it. It’s given me all the feels, and I’m sad that its over. There are a couple of characters who I hope get a book. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of visiting Sutter Lake. 

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)


About Catherine

Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.






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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ: BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN SPIRIT


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"A beautifully written romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and turning the pages to find out what happens next.


One of my favorite reads of 2019."


-- Kelly Elliot, New York Times bestselling author


Beautifully Broken Spirit, an all-new beautiful and emotional standalone in the Sutter Lake Series from Catherine Cowles is available now!


Beautifully Broken Spirit AMAZON

She’s always been his safe place to land.


Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence.


He’s always been her protector.


Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born. As his best friend’s little sister, he’s tried to keep her firmly in the friend category. But she’s always been more.


All it takes is one moment of weakness to send Tuck’s fiercely guarded walls crumbling to the ground. As a new fire burns between them, someone watches. Someone who doesn’t like the new life Jensen’s building for herself.


And they’ll stop at nothing to keep her in the dark.

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About Catherine

Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

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Monday, August 05, 2019

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN SPIRIT COVER REVEAL

Beautifully Broken Spirit, an all-new emotional standalone in the Sutter Lake Series from Catherine Cowles is coming October 22nd and we have the gorgeous cover! 

She’s always been his safe place to land.

Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence. 

He’s always been her protector.

Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born. As his best friend’s little sister, he’s tried to keep her firmly in the friend category. But she’s always been more.

All it takes is one moment of weakness to send Tuck’s fiercely guarded walls crumbling to the ground. As a new fire burns between them, someone watches. Someone who doesn’t like the new life Jensen’s building for herself. 

And they’ll stop at nothing to keep her in the dark.


Pre-order your copy! 

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About Catherine
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.




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