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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Review: Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles

Author: Catherine Cowles
Publisher: 
The PageSmith LLC
Date of publication: July 2025

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.

Forever.

Chasing Shelter is the fifth book in the Sparrow Falls series.  This one is Trace and Ellie's story.   Ellie is Lincoln's sister and has moved to the town to try to get her life on track and really start living..  Trace is just trying to survive being a single dad and make sure his daughter grows up loved.  

This was a wonderful addition to the series.  I loved the chemistry between Trace and Ellie. Their banter was on point. I also loved the friendship between Ellie and Trace's daughter.  With her mother being kind of a no-nonsense mom, Ellie really brought some color to little Keely's life.  I loved Ellie's drive to dig deep and find her creative and colorful side after living in dull and plain for so long.  As usual, the texts between the siblings was hilarious.  I love their family dynamic.  I can't wait for the next book in the series coming out soon.




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