I really enjoyed this installment in the Sparrow Falls Series. I'm on a binge of the series and not slowing down. Although this was my least fav book so far I still had a great time and read it really quickly. I just wish Catherine would STOP with the awful nicknames for our FMC's. Sutton in this book is called Warrior. It was so cringy and I winced every time I read it. Just say her name and use a cute nickname every once in awhile. Other than that I really enjoyed Copeland and Suttons dynamics, as well as the addition of Luca, Sutton's son. He was adorable and had some funny one liners. I did guess one of the twists but not the other one, so again Catherine threw me for a loop in the suspense portion of this book.

4.5 stars.

Catherine's done it again! Her books are so addictive. I read this book in 2 days! Romantic suspense is my new favorite type of romance, because I get the lovey dovey moments, but I also get the drama of a whodunit. Even better, I didn't guess the culprit at the end of the book. I thought I knew who it was, but I was wrong, which is always a plus. Also, Shep and Thea are the cutest! I loved how they supported each other through their ups and downs, and good and bad decisions alike. Their connection was so strong and it's my new fav in the series so far. Please read this series ASAP! Diving right into Broken Harbor next. :)

I FINALLY HAVE A 5 STAR IN 2026!!!!!!

Catherine Walsh is such an UNDERRATED author. More people need to read her books. Her writing is so easy to digest but also has so much depth to it. Her stories have realism and authenticity to them, but they also get you out of your own head and give you that escapism feeling so many look for in books these days.

In this book, we're following 2 POV's. Sam, our MMC, a literary agent and editor who is assigned to help Ciara, our FMC, who is an author working on her late father's final book in his epic fantasy series. Sam travels to Ireland to help Ciara, who is in a writing rut and gets to meet all the locals in the small town of Carrigwest, and the side characters are so fun to hear from too. Maddie, Ciara's best friend better be getting a book next, because her story had such a perfect setup. 👌

This book is spicier than her previous books, so do be aware of that, because her previous duology is closed door. If you're into spice, Catherine does an amazing job at writing it. ✍️ I will need to pick up a copy of this book for my shelves ASAP