Reviews with content warning for Kidnapping - Ashes of You

A grumpy, single dad hero and a nanny that he shares a dark history with.

There is a lot to love about this book– the romance, the suspense plot, the protagonists, and the kids (!!!). As with many of Cowles' works, as I have come to learn, this book offers a perfect blend of romance and suspense, drawing readers into a richly woven narrative that is both emotional and heartwarming.

I love the romance between the main characters. Despite their difficult and traumatic pasts, they are both determined to overcome them. The journey to healing wasn't easy or smooth-sailing but it was all worth it.

That being said, my favourite characters have to be the kids. Luke, Drew and little Charlie stole my heart from page 1. I love that the boys all have different quirks and personalities. Luke's character development throughout the book definitely tugged on my heartstrings, and there were a few moments that made tears well up in my eyes.

This book was well-paced, offering a good balance between romance and suspenseful intrigue. The twists and turns kept me engaged the entire time, so much so that I had the Kindle in my hand throughout dinner.

The emotional depth, well-crafted characters, and engaging plot make it a standout read that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Do yourself a favour and go pick up this book– or any of Cowles' other works!

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

Finally a series saves the best book for last! This whole series was phenomenal, but Law and Hallie take the best couple award. I’d been looking forward to Lawson’s book since the very beginning of the series and it didn’t disappoint! It did the age gap and nanny tropes so well and also the mystery was one of Cowles best EVER!

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mrsseizetheday's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

I really loved it, but trigger warnings in the beginning would have been great!
This was the first book I've read in this series. Luke, Drew and Charlie just stole my heart! I expected something completely different, but I really enjoyed it! Think I have to buy the paperback for my shelf and I absolutely have to read Aspens story.
I wasn't a fan of the epilogue, but I guess that's a me thing and I can just pretend it wasn't there

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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