Bøker av Catherine Cowles

The scowl should've been my first clue to stay far away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he's my brother's best friend? Reasons two and three. Not to mention, he's the new contractor working on my house. He's everything I'm not: grumpy, rude, and more than a little attached to his solitude. It doesn't matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won't crack. Until he sees me shatter. Because when my world comes crashing down around me, Anson is the one catching me as I fall. And as so-called accidents start plaguing every part of my life, it's Anson who steps in to keep me safe. As he does, I can't help but feel a flicker of heat. And it only takes a single moment for that spark to ignite into flames, engulfing us both. But Anson's a man with secrets, and they have a price. When they're revealed, neither of us will make it out unscathed...

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing.Since the moment our lives fell apart, the only thing that mattered was making a good life for my seven-year-old son. A life where he was happy and safe.I just never expected to find safety with a hockey player known for his brutal dominance on the ice and recklessness off it.But Cope Colson is so much more than his public persona.And when my life falls apart again, he's the one picking up the pieces. Until we're living in his house, eating his chef-worthy meals, and I'm falling for him. Hard.But Cope has secrets, and so do I.Forces from our pasts soon emerge from the shadows, and it seems they'll stop at nothing to end our happiness. Once and for all. . .

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing.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 the dangers of easy smiles and promises-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 secrets from my past come crashing down, it's Shep who's determined to keep me safe. Even if it means moving into my rundown cabin and working his way into my heart.But a ghost from my old life has unfinished business. And when he finds me, he'll do anything to tear my life apart.Including ending it for good. . .

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing.The scowl should've been my first sign to stay away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he's my brother's best friend? Reasons two and three.Anson is my opposite in every way: grumpy, rude, and loves his solitude. It doesn't matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won't crack.Until he sees me shatter.When my world falls apart, Anson catches me. And as so-called "accidents" put my life in danger, he steps in to keep me safe.But Anson has secrets with a price.And when they're revealed, neither of us will escape unscathed. . .

Nash Hartley has always been my everything: Protector. Partner in crime. Best friend. The person who was there for me in my darkest hour.But my heart wanted so much more. So, when I knew for certain Nash didn't feel the same about me, I tried to move on. What a mistake that turned out to be.Now, I'm back in our small town, desperate to escape my living nightmare, and the only person I want to see is him.As secrets are revealed, and Nash finds out what happened to me, he'll do anything to keep me safe.But there are those who will do anything to stop him, and this time neither of us may make out alive...

One night was all it took for everything to change.From college student to guardian in a single breath.My siblings became my world. No time for date nights or romantic dreams.I traded quiet weekends for sleepless nights.Giving my all to make sure they were cared for. But Griffin had a brokenness that called to me-one that mirrored my own.Gruff and just a little bit reckless.He was the last thing I needed. But everything I wanted. Only someone isn''t happy about this new life I''m building.Deciding to set fire to everything I hold close.And when the smoke clears, there might be only ashes left behind...

She's always been his safe place to land.Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence.He's always been her protector.Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born. As his best friend's little sister, he's tried to keep her firmly in the friend category. But she's always been more.All it takes is one moment of weakness to send Tuck's fiercely guarded walls crumbling to the ground. As a new fire burns between them, someone watches. Someone who doesn't like the new life Jensen's building for herself.And they'll stop at nothing to keep her in the dark.

She's on the run…Tessa has finally found a safe haven in Sutter Lake, hiding in plain sight-just as long as no one asks too many questions.He can't escape…Liam knows better than anyone how one wrong word, a single whisper can ruin a life. After seeing the darker side of fame, he's desperate to retreat and find his voice again.Two people from opposite worlds, brought together by a connection neither expected.But the forces they're both running from still lurk in the shadows…And you never know when they might strike.

A woman who’s lost everything. Taylor is looking for peace and quiet away from the memories of all she’s lost. A small mountain town where no one knows her seems like the perfect escape.A man battling the ghosts of his past.Walker loves his life just the way it is. His town, his family, his brothers in blue. Everything simple and easy—until a chance encounter changes it all.When Taylor’s solitude is interrupted by the rugged cop, they find that the very thing they were avoiding might be just what they both need. As their iron wills clash and passion flares…a killer lurks.And you never know who might be caught in the crosshairs.

An up-and-coming MMA fighter trying to take on the world. An innocent teacher trying to make the world a better place.He never expected her to become his best friend. But she fought her way into his life, one tongue-lashing at a time. Until one night, one mistake tore them apart. Losing her… that gutted him. But now, as one of the top fighters in the world, he's back and determined to battle for his girl. But, from the sidelines, someone watches. Someone who'll do just about anything to keep them apart.Their second chance might be over before it even begins…