Delicate Escape

Sparrow Falls, Book 2

By: Catherine Cowles

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Trust doesn’t come easily when you’ve been running for as long as I have, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is such a bad idea. Shepard Colson is all golden-boy charm and devastating good looks. But I know what it’s like to be taken in by easy smiles and the promise of forever—I have the scars to prove it.

Only the handsome contractor won’t stop coming by the bakery and prying little truths from my lips—those amber eyes of his seeing far too much. And when all the secrets come crashing down, he’s determined to keep me safe, even if it means moving into my rundown cabin to do it.

Now, Shep isn’t just rebuilding the walls of my home; he’s working his way into my heart. Suddenly, he’s everywhere: shirtless in my garden or in a towel coming out of my bathroom. And my resolve is no match.

Only it’s more than his golden looks. It’s him. The way he watches for my wounds but tells me I’m stronger than anyone he’s ever known. And I can’t help but fall.

But I should’ve known better than to think I could be happy—not when a ghost from my past still has me in his sights. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart, even if it means ending it for good…

©2024 Catherine Cowles (P)2024 Catherine Cowles

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Delicate Escape - Catherine Cowles
Sparrow Falls - Book 2

Narrators: Teddy Hamilton & Erin Mallon

Narrator Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They both did an excellent job bringing these characters to life.

My Review;
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶
Pages: 380
Genre: Romance
Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Forced Proximity, Small Town

Thea is hiding from an abusive past. Changing her identity, hair color and eye color and allowing no technology whatsoever trying to insure her safety. She allows no one to get to know her. That is until she has a water leak on her bathroom that she can’t fix.

Shep, the local contractor has had his eye on Thea for quite awhile but she keeps him at arms length refusing even the slightest advance. But now she needs his help and begrudgingly allows him on her property. He immediately notices her fear and allows her to set the boundaries.

Then the reason for her fear and cause of her abuse shows up in town.

Will Brendan’s threats cause her to go back or will Thea stand and fight for her freedom or will Shep give in to his urges and remove Brendan from the equation. Read the book to find out!

I highly recommend this book! Shep will be your new favorite book boyfriend!

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Great story and narration

Catherine Cowles is a relatively new author to me but what I have read I have enjoyed.

This was a well written and entertaining read that roles the boxes for me. This is
Shepard (Shep) Colson and Thea’s story. There was a good balance of romance and suspense set in Sparrow Falls.

I fell hard for Shep, such a caring, loyal and protective man. I loved how determined he was to keep Thea safe, totally swoon worthy.

The narration by Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon brought the romance and suspense to life. Not only are their voices easy to listen too but they did justice to the story that Ms. Cowles wrote.

Great read

It’s never who I think it is. Loved the characters. Excited for Cope and Sutton’s story.

Love it

This audiobook was so good! I absolutely loved Thea and Shep’s story. And the narrators did an amazing job! They brought this story to life and I couldn’t stop listening! What I love about Catherine’s books is that she always keeps us guessing about who the bad person is. I’m loving this series!

Love Shep and Thea!!

Once again, absolute perfection that comes from the magic mind of Catherine Cowles. This is the second book in the Sparrow Falls series and WOW. Shep and Thea's story is just perfect, I loved everything about it. There was the perfect amount of spiciness and suspense that grabs your attention. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the magic that Catherine weaves in these small-town love stories. I am always so excited to see what she comes up with next. I absolutely fell hard into Shep and Thea's story. So beautiful! Teddy and Erin are always on point with these narrations, absolutely love them together.

Another Banger!

I don’t think I will ever get over reading Catherine’s books! The way she keeps us on our toes until the very end is so good and I will die on this hill!

Shep and Thea were perfection and I can’t wait to see where the rest of this series goes. <3

My fav narrators!

These two narrators together is 🤭🤭🤭🤭 The way they made this story feel so real!! Another 5 stars!!

Another Catherine Cowles Masterpiece

I just need someone to tell me where to submit my application for the Shep Colson fan club. There is something about Catherine Cowles golden retriever heroes that makes me go all feral.

I love this book! Delicate Escape is nothing short of perfection. This small town, roommates to lovers, romantic suspense with its keep you on the edge of your seat storyline, its lovable, well-developed characters, and the undeniable devotion between Step and Thea had me kicking my feet giddily. Shep and Thea are too cute together. A true match for one another. He is so patient with her. So protective. And she is so brave and strong with him. The suspense element in this one is oh so good! Catherine Cowles has managed to bamboozle me once again with her villain. When I tell you I had no idea, I mean it. I was caught way WAY off guard.

This book is just another example of Catherine Cowles brilliance. I will never tire of her words and storytelling. I’m extra excited for the next book in the series.

The narration was wonderfully done by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton. They brought Shep and Thea to life. Providing the emotion and the lightness when appropriate. It was an easy enjoyable listen.

Shep and Thea Forever!!!

“Holy biceps, Batman.”
 
Catherine Cowles has done it again. She has earned the title of Queen of Romantic Suspense for a reason. Not only does she give us these amazing characters that you become fully invested in, but the twists, revelations, and feels that her stories give you are something that always stick with me long after I finish the book. Shep and Thea are definitely one of my favorite of her couples.
 
What to expect:
•Small Town
•He Falls First
•Woman in Hiding
•Touch Her & ☠️
•Roommates to Lovers
•Found Family
 
Shep, Thea, and Moose are EVERYTHING. I was captivated from the very first page, and literally did not put it down until I finished it. The emotional connection that I felt for these characters, and the entire crew, have me 100% obsessed with this series. The found family vibes in this series is perfection and we all need a Lolli in our lives…she had me cackling!!!
 
Thea and Shep both have things in their past that have shaped them into who they are now.  I could not have imagined a more perfect man for Thea than Shep. The way that he recognizes Thea’s hangups and not only respects them, but is willing to go above and beyond to make sure she’s ok and comfortable left me swooning so hard.
 
“Thank you. For doing this. For being…patient.”
“We’ve got all the time in the world.”
 
I love Thea’s strength. When it would be so much easier to hide away, she finds that inner courage to take what she wants.
 
“You don’t make me uncomfortable. You make me want…more.”
 
I laughed, swooned, and cried throughout this book. The spice was perfect. The swoon was all consuming. And the suspense kept me guessing. I am so excited to see what the next book brings and cannot wait to read it! 

I Love Thea and Shepard!

This is the 2nd book in the Sparrow Falls series and Catherine Cowles has done it again!  There are many tropes in this story and the book covers of the different tropes are amazing!  You find out early in the story that Thea is on the run and is now living in Sparrow Falls and working at the bakery with Sutton.  She keeps to herself but is friendly with a few people, including Shep’s sister, Rhodes.  She finally decides to let Shep into her house to help with a leak, and they get to know each other better.  I love the two of them together and Shepard is so sweet to Thea.  I loved that we see Anson back in this book helping Thea out.  It was also great that the entire Colson clan was in the book at different time, especially at family dinner.  Lolli is one of my favorites!!  One of my other favorites in this book was Moose, Thea’s beast of a cat.  This book was filled with suspense, mystery, love and people working through their past.  This was another book that I couldn’t determine the person causing the problems until the end of the book. The narrators were two of my favorites – Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton.  They did an awesome job with all the voices and emotions.  They made this book so great to listen to. I would highly recommend this book!  I can’t wait until the next book in the series!