Book Review: Broken Harbor by Catherine Cowles

Broken Harbor captivated me right from the start. I loved the characters, the emotion, the drama, and all the entertaining moments. It's a new Catherine Cowles favorite!

Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls #3) by Catherine Cowles

Since the moment our lives fell apart, the only thing that mattered was making a good life for my son. A life where he was happy and safe. I just never expected to find that safety with a hockey player known for his brutal dominance on the ice and his recklessness off it.

But Cope Colson is so much more.

The gentle way he makes sure we’re okay. The playful care he shows my son. The way he truly sees me.

When my life comes apart yet again, it’s Cope picking up the pieces. Now, we’re living in his house, eating his incredible, chef-worthy meals, and it’s not just my son who’s falling.

It’s me.

Because when Cope touches me, I lose all sense. I’m no longer thinking about staying safe, I’m thinking about how my skin ignites with every glance, how I come undone with the barest brush of his fingertips, and when we give into temptation…I’m lost.

But Cope has secrets and so do I. And when the forces from our pasts emerge from the shadows, there’s nothing they won’t do to end our happiness once and for all…

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5 out of 5 stars

I loved every single thing about Broken Harbor, I was hooked right from the start. I adored Sutton and Cope, and sweet Luca, and the beautiful story of them coming together. I loved the emotion, the suspense, and the drama. This is officially my favorite Catherine Cowles book that I've read so far!

I loved Sutton and how hard she worked to live her dream and take care of her son. I felt for her as I learned about her past and was rooting for her to succeed. I was excited to really get to know Cope and see beyond what he showed everyone. I loved when they first met, that bit of snark from Sutton and the playful flirting from Cope. These two had off the chart’s chemistry but were both holding back for various reasons. When the damn finally broke on their passion, it was on fire! I loved them getting to know one another and slowly letting their guards down. They both had secrets in their past and I loved their vulnerable moments as they opened up and shared, it was raw, real, and heartbreaking.

Every scene with Luca melted my heart, this kid was the best. Of course, I liked how much Cope loved Sutton, but I loved the bond he formed with Luca as well. There were so many wonderful, entertaining scenes with the three of them. I adored the Colson family beyond measure. They are such a fantastic group that loves with their whole hearts, they brought a lot of fun to the story as well. Grandma Lolli always cracks me up, I love Nora and all the kids, and I'm even more excited for future stories than I was before. I need Trace to get his HEA and of course Fallon and Kye. I was thrilled to learn a bit more about Arden and after meeting Linc, and getting a snippet of his demons, I cannot wait for their story next.

There was the perfect amount of suspense woven in that had me on the edge of my seat. Several characters had me guessing since they created drama of their own and there were some outside sources not playing nice that brought an element of danger. When all was revealed, I was floored. It was exceptional!

This was an epic story. There was so much happening with excellent details, sometimes it was like I couldn't breathe because I was so caught up in it all. I loved this so much!