This book was AMAZING! The love story between Tessa and Liam is something magical, and the suspense you feel for the unraveling mystery behind Tessa’s past and present colliding is phenomenal. I had goosebumps, and misty eyes and even a laugh or two while reading this. I will definitely read this again. Well done Catherine Cowles!
Author
charlottemorris
3 years ago
Such an incredibly beautiful story which leaves you hooked from the very first line!! I fell in love with Liam and Tessa and found it very difficult to put the book down. Their story will stay with me now and forever.
Author
wlragan
3 years ago
Tessa has been hiding in plain sight in Sutter Lake for the last couple of years. She doesn’t let anyone get too close. If they don’t know her they can’t find out her secrets. Liam has escaped to Sutter Lake after a traumatic experience in his crazy famous life. Liam needs some peace and quiet to try and find his voice again. Can Tessa and Liam escape their pasts in order to have a future?
I love Catherine Cowles and the amazing characters she creates. She has taken 2 people who are both broken just a little and made me fall in love with them. Tessa and Liam had been introduced in previous books but finally got their own story. The author does an amazing job of taking you on an emotional ride with her work. Beautifully Broken Life is part of a series but could be read as a standalone. Start reading for all the feels.
Author
dorathereader
3 years ago
Book 2 in the Sutter Lake series, Beautifully Broken Life is an emotion packed story about two people who are searching for a bit of peace. Tessa has been hiding for the past two years from an abusive past that has made her so wary to everything around her. My heart just broke for the fear she has been living in, but she has found a home in Sutter Lake. Liam is a well known rock star who has become jaded with Hollywood and trying to find his music again. From the first moment these two meet, there is a connection, but Tessa tries to shut that down quick. For Liam, something about her compels him to keep trying. Liam was just amazing with Tessa, he knew when to pull back and when to push to move the relationship he wants with her forward. Tessa, who has been skittish with all the men, somehow knew Liam was safe and let her guard down slowly. The progression to their love story really was beautiful.
In the beginning, seeing how extremely fearful Tessa was and what she was running from, I could not see their relationship working, especially with how famous Liam was. But witnessing Tessa gain her strength and learning to stand up for herself was awe-inspiring.
The bit of suspense that involved from both of their pasts definitely kept me on pins and needles. Overall, this was another wonderful story that pulls at your heart strings and makes you cheer at their happily ever after. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Author
cassieanderson98
3 years ago
A very well written story.Love Tessa and Liam.There were times I felt like crying other times I wanted to scream and hit someone.Highly recommend reading this story.
Author
megannicole0816
3 years ago
I have to say, as far as authors go, Catherine Cowles is at the top of my list. And do you follow her? She’s simply wonderful. I have such an appreciation for how her books make me feel so many emotions, and it takes me awhile to recover when I’m finished! I just cannot get enough.
Beautifully Broken Life was no different. The anger, the heartbreak, the joy, the happiness… it’s all there. Between Tessa’s strength to live a life of solitude in order to protect herself and Liam’s unwavering patience and understanding of her demons, I was rooting for their happily ever after every moment. I am heartbroken that their story is over, and I can promise you there will be many rereads in my future!
Way to go, Catherine Cowles! You’ve done it again. You are simply AMAZING and I can’t wait to read so many more of your words.
Author
fordycep
3 years ago
This is a compelling love story with tension and suspense making it even more exciting. A young woman, Valerie, escapes her nightmare life in Washington, DC. It was physical abuse and verbal torture that finally set her on her new path. With the help of a friend, she changes her appearance, her name, and heads to Oregon. Never relaxed, always ready to flee at a moments notice. She is now Tessa, and lives in Sutter Lake. She bakes for a tea shop owned by a friend, Jensen, and helps her out working at her horse rescue sanctuary, which she loves.
Liam is a popular singer, songwriter from LA who is also escaping a tragedy. A fan obsessed with him attempted suicide because he didn’t acknowledge her. He now has serious writers block, and is questioning his life choices. He came to Sutter Lake to be with his best friend Taylor, who we met in Beautifully Broken Pieces. A chance meeting with Tessa sends her into her panic/ hide mode, which makes him want to know more about her. They see each other a lot because of mutual friends, and Tessa becomes more comfortable around him. Liam’s silent muse fill’s his mind with music notes when he is with her. Tessa is letting down her guard little by little, and Liam starts to hear words for his music. But their growing feelings are interrupted by suspicious events that seem to be aimed at Tessa. Has her ex found her? This time she has friends like family to protect her, especially Liam who becomes her personal bodyguard.
This romantic suspense novel is filled with small town characters, family and love. Courage, strength and passion fill the pages, and I couldn’t put it down. I had to keep tissues handy for the first and second time I read it! Ms. Cowles stories are always an amazing adventure.
Pat Fordyce
Author
kathryn
3 years ago
Beautiful Broken Life
Beautiful Broken Life is the second title in the Sutter Lake series. I fell in love with Catherine’s writing style whilst reading Beautifully Broken Pieces.
Beautiful Broken Life is a beautiful, moving, emotional and angsty journey of love, friendship, family and community.
Tessa is desperate to outrun her past. She is gentle, kind, shy and reserved, but resilient and strong despite her fears. Seeing her character develop and evolve over the course of this title was amazing.
Liam is a famous musician with a heart of gold. Fame hasn’t gone to his head, he’s kind, caring, compassionate and incredibly patient. Liam finds peace, tranquility and inspiration in the small town of Sutter Lake.
If you love a sweet, sexy and suspenseful small town romance look no further than Beautiful Broken Life. In my opinion Catherine has a similar writing style to Devney Perry and I will be eagerly awaiting the release of Beautifully Broken Spirit.
Author
zoebraycotton
3 years ago
beautifully Broke Life is the 3rd book of Catherine’s, and the 2nd in the Sutter Lake series. This time we focus on Liam, he’s the sexy musician troubled and looking to escape issues back In LA. Then we have Tessa, jumpy and quiet, she’s very guarded around everyone. What’s their stories?
This book is about true grit, determination and finding yourself, after living in sheer terror. Rebuilding your life and finding that confidence to stand tall and take back that life.
So what happens when the past come back to haunt you?
Another brilliant book from Catherine, keeping you intrigued from chapter to chapter. One of those books you find yourself reading until the early hours because you’ll ‘just read one more chapter’ lol. Beautifully written, with characters you’ll fall in love with, some not so much.
This book does centre on a hard hitting subject, and touches on issues relating to mental health, anxiety to mention a few, but all handled so well.
Can’t wait for the next instalment, interesting to know what you have in store for Jenson and Tuck.
Author
ellespaulding
3 years ago
FLOVED this story. What a darling couple. This author is IT! If you haven’t given her a shot she’s a must. Her words are EVERYTHING.
Author
phillipanddonnatanne
3 years ago
Catherine Cowles is AH-MAZING. I still can’t believe how new she is as an author. Her books will grab you from the very beginning and not let you go until the last page. Her books only get better! This story was so intense with what the Tessa and Liam were going through. The emotions you feel while reading this book and getting to know them and all the characters. Catherine Cowles has this way of placing you right in the middle of these characters and the beautiful small town.
Don’t miss the chance of getting swept away in such a beautifully written story.
Author
anelisetorian
3 years ago
Beautiful Broken Pieces will keep you captivated and wondering what will happen next from the first page. I knew at the end of the last book that Liam was going to be my favorite out of Walker, Austin and Liam from the previous books Catherine has written (Further to Fall and Beautifully Broken Pieces)
I think what I liked most about this book is how real of a past Tessa had and how real she is living her life and how she avoids relationships of any kind. Liam wants to know her more and from her reactions he finds a way to be what she needs and be ok with what she will share. They are the perfect couple because they feel drawn together and have a very good push and pull element to their relationship. After meeting Tessa in Beautifully Broken Pieces we learn why she’s the shy, jumpy baker at the tea house and how Liam is able to help her come out of her shell.
Liam is hiding in Sutter Lake from everything in LA including the record label and everyone wanting a piece of him and Tessa is running from a past that has her always watching her back. How will things turn out when a famous rock star wants the small town girl who is hiding from her past and is terrified of being found?
Author
cheryllnorris
3 years ago
Another fantastic book from Catherine Cowles. Liam and Tessa are both running from different things, but after setting his sights on Tessa, Liam knows he has to know her better. Tessa is guarded, running from an abusive ex, scared that one day he will find her and she will have to leave it all behind. Liam takes his time getting to know her, earning her trust, showing her just how beautiful life can be. He helps her discover her inner strength, and convinces her that she is strong, she is a survivor and she can have the life she’s always dreamed about.
One of the many things I love about Catherine’s writing is that the story isn’t rushed. Its a build up, you really get to know these characters, and the character development is one of the best things about her writing. Her stories keep me interested from page 1, always wanting to know what is going to come next.
Author
teresachristianson
3 years ago
Beautifully written, very emotional, keep tissue handy. Very powerful story about abuse and escaping it and learning to fight back if you find yourself in that situation again.
I got tears in my eyes reading the prologue and several times throughout the book.
Tessa has changed her name and has been keeping a low profile for the past two years because she is hiding from an abusive ex who will stop at nothing to get her back. He is very influential and rich. Then she meets Liam and everything in her life changes. He is a high profile musician but also in hiding for the last few months just to get a break and trying to write new music and get away from his stalker. When he first runs into (literally) in the hallway he is immediately taken by her. She is so skittish around men and he has his work cut out for him. Liam is taking things really slow and treating her like she has never been treated before. She is always waiting for the other shoe to drop and the violence to start. She finally trusts him enough to tell him a little about the abuse and why she is in hiding after someone takes a picture of them in the shop (after she takes the phone from the girl and deletes the picture). Liam decides to teach her some self defense and how to properly shoot a gun after he finds a gun in one of her kitchen drawers. What will happen when her ex finally finds her? What does Liam do when he realizes his stalker is in town? Will Tessa be strong enough to stand up to her ex and fight back with the self defense Liam taught her?
Author
itsgottabethebooks
3 years ago
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN LIFE
By Catherine Cowles
5
Release Date June 25
Catherine Cowles brings us back to Sutter Lake and gives us the journey to Liam and Tessa’s love story.
I adored Liam and his patience with Tessa. He found solitude in the small town and a muse in the shy and scared woman. The two had great chemistry and the connection was so real.
Beautifully Broken Life is all things beautiful. The cover, the characters, their story…it is utterly and most definitely beautifully written. I was consumed and captivated by Ms. Cowles words, her writing, everything about it had me invested and touched my heart. The journey to Liam and Tessa’s hea has its ups and downs but that what made it such a perfect story. This is a must read!!
Author
kaitie
3 years ago
My love for this town and these characters knows no bounds. I want to jump in and visit Sutter Lake and meet the people I consider to be my friends even though they’re just book characters. Because well really, they’re not just book characters. Tessa, this woman. There are not adequate enough words to describe her. This woman is one of the strongest, able, beautiful, and amazing person. And that only scratches the surface. She’s one of my all time favorite characters and I couldn’t have been more proud to get to know her through this book. And Liam. He’s special. I can’t tell you how without giving anything away but Liam is one of the best men I’ve read about. I adore him, majorly adore him. You’ll understand why. Meanwhile we get to visit with the other characters we know and love. When I read books by Ms. Cowles I can’t believe this is only her third book. Her writing, it’s like she’s been writing for 20 years. I don’t just read, I fall into the story. And I can’t wait to fall into Sutter Lake again!
Author
crystal
3 years ago
Wow. This one completely had me hooked.
“I was no longer scared to be alone with Liam because of past fears, I was scared to be alone with him because I might be falling. And falling meant running would be that much harder if the time came when it was needed.” -Tessa
Both Tessa and Liam are fighting demons from their past and have found Sutter Lake and each other to be the other’s sanctuary.
The author has a way of pulling you into the heart and soul of these characters. I could not put this book down, the suspense had me guessing the whole time…. and yet their love story was the perfect slow burn.
5 all the way for this one. I can not wait for more from Sutter Lake.
Author
abookloversemporium
3 years ago
5+ stars
I am a mess! My eyes are sore from crying and I’m so emotional right now. I was totally immersed in the lives of Tessa and Liam; I couldn’t put my Kindle down! The writing is superb and the plot grabbed me and never let go. I read the first book in the Sutter Lake series and was bowled over but, this book has completely wasted my poor heart.
From the first pages to the very last word I have adored these characters. Liam is just dreamy, patient, kind, loving and so hot! Tessa has my heart. She broke me. I feel like I’ve watched her evolve into a much stronger version of her lovely self. What a gentle, loving woman she is, and so strong too. The poor woman has had so much hardship all of her life.
I can’t stress enough that everyone needs to meet these people! Simply fantastic. Catherine Cowles is now on my one click without a thought list.
Author
bmyers6709
3 years ago
Beautifully Broken Life was so amazing! Catherine Cowles really is a great author, she brings the town of Sutter Lake and the people there to life so beautifully. It makes me wish the town and people really existed so I could go there and spend time in such a beautiful place with some truly amazing people. Liam and Tessa’s story was everything I hoped it would be and more! Tessa is a strong woman who doesn’t let anything keep her down. Liam is an amazing person who hasn’t let fame change him, he is so good at knowing what Tessa needs to help her heal and get her power back. They are perfect for each other. I cannot wait for more in the Sutter Lake series!
Author
jamayarn
3 years ago
I was immediately sucked into this book and read the first half in one night. I had to force myself to put it down and sleep so I could function the following day. Catherine Cowles’ writing is fantastic. I love the way she builds out her characters and the world they live in. I want to go to Sutter Lake and hide away too. Maybe Jensen will hire to work at The Tea Kettle.
We first meet Liam in Further to Fall where he was introduced as Carter’s best friend. He also appeared in Beautifully Broken Pieces along with Carter and Austin from Further to Fall. We know he is a famous rock star and he’s hiding from Hollywood but not the reason why. Catherine Cowles brings his story to life in this novel. His charm and easy going nature ooze out of the pages. With Tessa’s help he finds his way.
We learn very little about Tessa in Beautifully Broken Pieces, only that is skiddish, quiet, and keeps to herself, but its enough to want to know more. She is on the run from something or someone but the people of Sutter Lake do not question her about past life and she keeps her secrets. I can feel the anxiety and fear when reading the chapters from her point of view. Her fear is evident from the get go. As the book progresses you see her strength and confidence growing.
Their relationship is sweet and romantic, just what you would want for a wounded bird like Tessa. Liam is the perfect combination of patient and pushy. They are just so cute together. I wont go into details because I dont want to spoil the book.
We learn a little more about Tuck and Jensen in this book too. I hope there will be a third installment to the Sutter Lake series. As I stated in this and previous reviews, Catherine Cowles gives us enough detail to keep us interested in the secondary characters and their stories too. I also love that she brings back the other characters and gives updates on their lives.
This book was AMAZING! The love story between Tessa and Liam is something magical, and the suspense you feel for the unraveling mystery behind Tessa’s past and present colliding is phenomenal. I had goosebumps, and misty eyes and even a laugh or two while reading this. I will definitely read this again. Well done Catherine Cowles!
Such an incredibly beautiful story which leaves you hooked from the very first line!! I fell in love with Liam and Tessa and found it very difficult to put the book down. Their story will stay with me now and forever.
Tessa has been hiding in plain sight in Sutter Lake for the last couple of years. She doesn’t let anyone get too close. If they don’t know her they can’t find out her secrets. Liam has escaped to Sutter Lake after a traumatic experience in his crazy famous life. Liam needs some peace and quiet to try and find his voice again. Can Tessa and Liam escape their pasts in order to have a future?
I love Catherine Cowles and the amazing characters she creates. She has taken 2 people who are both broken just a little and made me fall in love with them. Tessa and Liam had been introduced in previous books but finally got their own story. The author does an amazing job of taking you on an emotional ride with her work. Beautifully Broken Life is part of a series but could be read as a standalone. Start reading for all the feels.
Book 2 in the Sutter Lake series, Beautifully Broken Life is an emotion packed story about two people who are searching for a bit of peace. Tessa has been hiding for the past two years from an abusive past that has made her so wary to everything around her. My heart just broke for the fear she has been living in, but she has found a home in Sutter Lake. Liam is a well known rock star who has become jaded with Hollywood and trying to find his music again. From the first moment these two meet, there is a connection, but Tessa tries to shut that down quick. For Liam, something about her compels him to keep trying. Liam was just amazing with Tessa, he knew when to pull back and when to push to move the relationship he wants with her forward. Tessa, who has been skittish with all the men, somehow knew Liam was safe and let her guard down slowly. The progression to their love story really was beautiful.
In the beginning, seeing how extremely fearful Tessa was and what she was running from, I could not see their relationship working, especially with how famous Liam was. But witnessing Tessa gain her strength and learning to stand up for herself was awe-inspiring.
The bit of suspense that involved from both of their pasts definitely kept me on pins and needles. Overall, this was another wonderful story that pulls at your heart strings and makes you cheer at their happily ever after. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
A very well written story.Love Tessa and Liam.There were times I felt like crying other times I wanted to scream and hit someone.Highly recommend reading this story.
I have to say, as far as authors go, Catherine Cowles is at the top of my list. And do you follow her? She’s simply wonderful. I have such an appreciation for how her books make me feel so many emotions, and it takes me awhile to recover when I’m finished! I just cannot get enough.
Beautifully Broken Life was no different. The anger, the heartbreak, the joy, the happiness… it’s all there. Between Tessa’s strength to live a life of solitude in order to protect herself and Liam’s unwavering patience and understanding of her demons, I was rooting for their happily ever after every moment. I am heartbroken that their story is over, and I can promise you there will be many rereads in my future!
Way to go, Catherine Cowles! You’ve done it again. You are simply AMAZING and I can’t wait to read so many more of your words.
This is a compelling love story with tension and suspense making it even more exciting. A young woman, Valerie, escapes her nightmare life in Washington, DC. It was physical abuse and verbal torture that finally set her on her new path. With the help of a friend, she changes her appearance, her name, and heads to Oregon. Never relaxed, always ready to flee at a moments notice. She is now Tessa, and lives in Sutter Lake. She bakes for a tea shop owned by a friend, Jensen, and helps her out working at her horse rescue sanctuary, which she loves.
Liam is a popular singer, songwriter from LA who is also escaping a tragedy. A fan obsessed with him attempted suicide because he didn’t acknowledge her. He now has serious writers block, and is questioning his life choices. He came to Sutter Lake to be with his best friend Taylor, who we met in Beautifully Broken Pieces. A chance meeting with Tessa sends her into her panic/ hide mode, which makes him want to know more about her. They see each other a lot because of mutual friends, and Tessa becomes more comfortable around him. Liam’s silent muse fill’s his mind with music notes when he is with her. Tessa is letting down her guard little by little, and Liam starts to hear words for his music. But their growing feelings are interrupted by suspicious events that seem to be aimed at Tessa. Has her ex found her? This time she has friends like family to protect her, especially Liam who becomes her personal bodyguard.
This romantic suspense novel is filled with small town characters, family and love. Courage, strength and passion fill the pages, and I couldn’t put it down. I had to keep tissues handy for the first and second time I read it! Ms. Cowles stories are always an amazing adventure.
Pat Fordyce
Beautiful Broken Life
Beautiful Broken Life is the second title in the Sutter Lake series. I fell in love with Catherine’s writing style whilst reading Beautifully Broken Pieces.
Beautiful Broken Life is a beautiful, moving, emotional and angsty journey of love, friendship, family and community.
Tessa is desperate to outrun her past. She is gentle, kind, shy and reserved, but resilient and strong despite her fears. Seeing her character develop and evolve over the course of this title was amazing.
Liam is a famous musician with a heart of gold. Fame hasn’t gone to his head, he’s kind, caring, compassionate and incredibly patient. Liam finds peace, tranquility and inspiration in the small town of Sutter Lake.
If you love a sweet, sexy and suspenseful small town romance look no further than Beautiful Broken Life. In my opinion Catherine has a similar writing style to Devney Perry and I will be eagerly awaiting the release of Beautifully Broken Spirit.
beautifully Broke Life is the 3rd book of Catherine’s, and the 2nd in the Sutter Lake series. This time we focus on Liam, he’s the sexy musician troubled and looking to escape issues back In LA. Then we have Tessa, jumpy and quiet, she’s very guarded around everyone. What’s their stories?
This book is about true grit, determination and finding yourself, after living in sheer terror. Rebuilding your life and finding that confidence to stand tall and take back that life.
So what happens when the past come back to haunt you?
Another brilliant book from Catherine, keeping you intrigued from chapter to chapter. One of those books you find yourself reading until the early hours because you’ll ‘just read one more chapter’ lol. Beautifully written, with characters you’ll fall in love with, some not so much.
This book does centre on a hard hitting subject, and touches on issues relating to mental health, anxiety to mention a few, but all handled so well.
Can’t wait for the next instalment, interesting to know what you have in store for Jenson and Tuck.
FLOVED this story. What a darling couple. This author is IT! If you haven’t given her a shot she’s a must. Her words are EVERYTHING.
Catherine Cowles is AH-MAZING. I still can’t believe how new she is as an author. Her books will grab you from the very beginning and not let you go until the last page. Her books only get better! This story was so intense with what the Tessa and Liam were going through. The emotions you feel while reading this book and getting to know them and all the characters. Catherine Cowles has this way of placing you right in the middle of these characters and the beautiful small town.
Don’t miss the chance of getting swept away in such a beautifully written story.
Beautiful Broken Pieces will keep you captivated and wondering what will happen next from the first page. I knew at the end of the last book that Liam was going to be my favorite out of Walker, Austin and Liam from the previous books Catherine has written (Further to Fall and Beautifully Broken Pieces)
I think what I liked most about this book is how real of a past Tessa had and how real she is living her life and how she avoids relationships of any kind. Liam wants to know her more and from her reactions he finds a way to be what she needs and be ok with what she will share. They are the perfect couple because they feel drawn together and have a very good push and pull element to their relationship. After meeting Tessa in Beautifully Broken Pieces we learn why she’s the shy, jumpy baker at the tea house and how Liam is able to help her come out of her shell.
Liam is hiding in Sutter Lake from everything in LA including the record label and everyone wanting a piece of him and Tessa is running from a past that has her always watching her back. How will things turn out when a famous rock star wants the small town girl who is hiding from her past and is terrified of being found?
Another fantastic book from Catherine Cowles. Liam and Tessa are both running from different things, but after setting his sights on Tessa, Liam knows he has to know her better. Tessa is guarded, running from an abusive ex, scared that one day he will find her and she will have to leave it all behind. Liam takes his time getting to know her, earning her trust, showing her just how beautiful life can be. He helps her discover her inner strength, and convinces her that she is strong, she is a survivor and she can have the life she’s always dreamed about.
One of the many things I love about Catherine’s writing is that the story isn’t rushed. Its a build up, you really get to know these characters, and the character development is one of the best things about her writing. Her stories keep me interested from page 1, always wanting to know what is going to come next.
Beautifully written, very emotional, keep tissue handy. Very powerful story about abuse and escaping it and learning to fight back if you find yourself in that situation again.
I got tears in my eyes reading the prologue and several times throughout the book.
Tessa has changed her name and has been keeping a low profile for the past two years because she is hiding from an abusive ex who will stop at nothing to get her back. He is very influential and rich. Then she meets Liam and everything in her life changes. He is a high profile musician but also in hiding for the last few months just to get a break and trying to write new music and get away from his stalker. When he first runs into (literally) in the hallway he is immediately taken by her. She is so skittish around men and he has his work cut out for him. Liam is taking things really slow and treating her like she has never been treated before. She is always waiting for the other shoe to drop and the violence to start. She finally trusts him enough to tell him a little about the abuse and why she is in hiding after someone takes a picture of them in the shop (after she takes the phone from the girl and deletes the picture). Liam decides to teach her some self defense and how to properly shoot a gun after he finds a gun in one of her kitchen drawers. What will happen when her ex finally finds her? What does Liam do when he realizes his stalker is in town? Will Tessa be strong enough to stand up to her ex and fight back with the self defense Liam taught her?
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN LIFE
By Catherine Cowles
5
Release Date June 25
Catherine Cowles brings us back to Sutter Lake and gives us the journey to Liam and Tessa’s love story.
I adored Liam and his patience with Tessa. He found solitude in the small town and a muse in the shy and scared woman. The two had great chemistry and the connection was so real.
Beautifully Broken Life is all things beautiful. The cover, the characters, their story…it is utterly and most definitely beautifully written. I was consumed and captivated by Ms. Cowles words, her writing, everything about it had me invested and touched my heart. The journey to Liam and Tessa’s hea has its ups and downs but that what made it such a perfect story. This is a must read!!
My love for this town and these characters knows no bounds. I want to jump in and visit Sutter Lake and meet the people I consider to be my friends even though they’re just book characters. Because well really, they’re not just book characters. Tessa, this woman. There are not adequate enough words to describe her. This woman is one of the strongest, able, beautiful, and amazing person. And that only scratches the surface. She’s one of my all time favorite characters and I couldn’t have been more proud to get to know her through this book. And Liam. He’s special. I can’t tell you how without giving anything away but Liam is one of the best men I’ve read about. I adore him, majorly adore him. You’ll understand why. Meanwhile we get to visit with the other characters we know and love. When I read books by Ms. Cowles I can’t believe this is only her third book. Her writing, it’s like she’s been writing for 20 years. I don’t just read, I fall into the story. And I can’t wait to fall into Sutter Lake again!
Wow. This one completely had me hooked.
“I was no longer scared to be alone with Liam because of past fears, I was scared to be alone with him because I might be falling. And falling meant running would be that much harder if the time came when it was needed.” -Tessa
Both Tessa and Liam are fighting demons from their past and have found Sutter Lake and each other to be the other’s sanctuary.
The author has a way of pulling you into the heart and soul of these characters. I could not put this book down, the suspense had me guessing the whole time…. and yet their love story was the perfect slow burn.
5 all the way for this one. I can not wait for more from Sutter Lake.
5+ stars
I am a mess! My eyes are sore from crying and I’m so emotional right now. I was totally immersed in the lives of Tessa and Liam; I couldn’t put my Kindle down! The writing is superb and the plot grabbed me and never let go. I read the first book in the Sutter Lake series and was bowled over but, this book has completely wasted my poor heart.
From the first pages to the very last word I have adored these characters. Liam is just dreamy, patient, kind, loving and so hot! Tessa has my heart. She broke me. I feel like I’ve watched her evolve into a much stronger version of her lovely self. What a gentle, loving woman she is, and so strong too. The poor woman has had so much hardship all of her life.
I can’t stress enough that everyone needs to meet these people! Simply fantastic. Catherine Cowles is now on my one click without a thought list.
Beautifully Broken Life was so amazing! Catherine Cowles really is a great author, she brings the town of Sutter Lake and the people there to life so beautifully. It makes me wish the town and people really existed so I could go there and spend time in such a beautiful place with some truly amazing people. Liam and Tessa’s story was everything I hoped it would be and more! Tessa is a strong woman who doesn’t let anything keep her down. Liam is an amazing person who hasn’t let fame change him, he is so good at knowing what Tessa needs to help her heal and get her power back. They are perfect for each other. I cannot wait for more in the Sutter Lake series!
I was immediately sucked into this book and read the first half in one night. I had to force myself to put it down and sleep so I could function the following day. Catherine Cowles’ writing is fantastic. I love the way she builds out her characters and the world they live in. I want to go to Sutter Lake and hide away too. Maybe Jensen will hire to work at The Tea Kettle.
We first meet Liam in Further to Fall where he was introduced as Carter’s best friend. He also appeared in Beautifully Broken Pieces along with Carter and Austin from Further to Fall. We know he is a famous rock star and he’s hiding from Hollywood but not the reason why. Catherine Cowles brings his story to life in this novel. His charm and easy going nature ooze out of the pages. With Tessa’s help he finds his way.
We learn very little about Tessa in Beautifully Broken Pieces, only that is skiddish, quiet, and keeps to herself, but its enough to want to know more. She is on the run from something or someone but the people of Sutter Lake do not question her about past life and she keeps her secrets. I can feel the anxiety and fear when reading the chapters from her point of view. Her fear is evident from the get go. As the book progresses you see her strength and confidence growing.
Their relationship is sweet and romantic, just what you would want for a wounded bird like Tessa. Liam is the perfect combination of patient and pushy. They are just so cute together. I wont go into details because I dont want to spoil the book.
We learn a little more about Tuck and Jensen in this book too. I hope there will be a third installment to the Sutter Lake series. As I stated in this and previous reviews, Catherine Cowles gives us enough detail to keep us interested in the secondary characters and their stories too. I also love that she brings back the other characters and gives updates on their lives.