What Caz Read

Chasing Shelter was another emotional, heartwarming read from Catherine Cowles. Any time spent with the Colsons in Sparrow Falls is time well spent!

I adored Ellie, she was an absolute ray of sunshine who was trying to forge her own path after a troubled childhood and a relationship with an abusive ex. Ellie needed a fresh start and to leave her old life in New York behind and Sparrow Falls, where her brother Lincoln lives, was the perfect place to do that, even if the house Linc recommended was right next door to the sheriff!

I’ve been waiting for Trace’s story since book one and this didn’t disappoint. He’s the grumpy single Dad with a heart of gold. He’s cautious and likes routine but he’d do anything for his daughter Keely. While he’s overprotective when it comes to the people he loves he’s not overbearing and when it comes to Ellie he knows when to step in and when to let Ellie stand up for herself.

Trace and Ellie both carry a lot of emotional baggage, especially when it comes to their fathers, and I loved seeing them slowly open up to each other and let the other person into their life. Trace encouraged Ellie to finally be her authentic self while she taught him to loosen up a little. And did I mention the chemistry?

The family text chain is always hilarious, as is Lolli with her dick-themed diamond art (iykyk), but what I loved most in Chasing Shelter was the bond between Trace, Ellie and Keely. There was also a suspense storyline in this book that I really enjoyed but it’s the emotional healing and found family that is the true heart of the book.

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Publisher: The PageSmith LLC
Format: Ebook
ASIN: B0DFB6P17L

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Here’s the synopsis

I came here seeking sanctuary, I never meant to fall for the broody single dad next door.

I’ve spent my life hiding in plain sight, burying my past beneath layers of carefully constructed lies. Moving to Sparrow Falls was supposed to be a fresh start. A place to lay low. But when I end up living next door to the single dad who just happens to be one of my brother’s best friends, everything changes.

Trace Colson sees too much, asks too many questions, and his protectiveness is as infuriating as it is alluring.

And when danger comes calling, it’s Trace who stands between me and the darkness.

But being close to him is its own kind of risk. Because with every heated glance and every stolen touch, Trace tempts me to open my heart, to dream of a life I’d long since given up on. The only problem? Trace has his own demons, and when they collide with mine, the fallout could destroy us both.