Be brave. Just for sixty seconds. Twenty breaths.
One night changed them both forever.
Their lives shattered, beyond repair, with jagged edges and pieces askew.
Now, Everly has a chance to make things right. To bring healing to the place where everything fell apart. But it means facing the family her father almost destroyed, and the boy with the dark eyes—now grown—who still haunts her dreams.
Just one breath away from having your life ripped out from under you.
The last thing Hayes wants is another reminder of all the ways he failed sixteen years ago. When Everly drives back into Wolf Gap, his only mission is to get her to leave. For his family’s sake, and for his own, those demons need to stay buried for good.
But everything about this woman is a surprise, from her spine of steel to the sanctuary she hopes to create with the land her mother left behind. And Hayes is powerless to stay away.
As a careful friendship sparks into something more, someone watches. And they’ll do anything to tear it all apart…
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My Thoughts:
There are books that you enjoy, then there are books that grip your heart and don't let go. Catherine Cowles is one of those authors who gives you characters you can relate to, developing a place in our hearts for them. Everly comes with a past that she has fought to survive and recover from. Sometimes, it only takes sixty seconds, twenty breaths, and you can go forward.
The situation that the Easton family experienced was heartbreaking for their entire family, as well as Everly. Hayes Easton designated himself as the protector of his loved ones and developed a deep-seeded (although, misguided) anger toward Everly. When he finally gets his senses together and treating her better, I love the healing that begins for everyone.
But as good as things can get, they can also get bad. Cowles did a phenomenal job writing in the suspense, building it slowly and patiently. It wasn't over-the-top drama, but enough to make you feel how uncomfortable life could get with the unknown.
This blew me out of the water and I know I will be soaking every book to come in the series!
I received a complimentary ARC for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.
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