My past taught me to play it safe.To stay far away from handsome men who promised it all.My life was good without them. Stable, secure, predictable. But one kiss showed me that I’d been playing it safe for far too long.One night, and all I wanted was more of his wildfire.One challenge and my carefully constructed walls tumbled down.Amidst the rubble, I realized there was more to this man than I … there was more to this man than I ever dreamed.
When everything fell apart, he showed me what it meant to stay.
How to truly live.
But some demons don’t stay buried.
The past can come knocking when you least expect.
And the life he’s showing me might be shorter than either of us expected…
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I Absolutely Loved this story! Catherine is one of my one click authors and Never disappoints! Seriously! She’ll make you want to live on Anchor Island!
Kenna is such a strong soul who has overcome multiple heartbreaks in her life! She like to do things her own way without help! With he help of her friends and Crosby she can overcome anything even when she gets in her own way!
I fell in Love with Crosby Immediately! Kenna not so much! Haha! The way he lives for the adrenaline rush and wants to have a life that he makes the rules for is admirable. He didn’t expect to catch feelings!
I loved the journey these characters went on! I got all the feels! Seriously a beautiful story of strength in overcoming and finding Love!
A MUST READ!!
Perfect Wreckage is a emotional rollercoaster with the best kind of ending. Straight up consuming, beautifully written with the right amount of humor. The type of book where you clutch the pages tight and feel all things. I cant wait to see what’s next!
This is my first book by Catherine Cowles and definitely won’t be my last! My heart broke to pieces with this story but heal with each page of this book. Magnificent, that’s what this story is.
This story is a beautiful heartfelt story, emotional to no end, full of love, friendship, understanding and determination to live and fight for what is right.
I love Kenna’s character so much, her determination to survive after everything she went through growing up. Her two best friends Caelyn and Bell, and her adoptive grandmother Harriet have always been there for her but when the boy she love left her and some tragic events happened something broke inside Kenna, she became a shell of a person she used to be and she guarded her heart.
Crosby is the complete opposite of Kenna, he is a carefree person with no wishes to be in a relationship after a very sour taste his ex-fiance left him with. He enjoys his freedom and the new life he has in Anchor Island. What I love about his character so much is his heart , he is such a good person.
From their frienemy relationship Kenna and Crosby had always had a chemistry that everyone could see except them. But when Kenna has to work with Crosby to save her home things change in their relationship and they really get to know each other. Their friendship becomes something else but would the wounds of the past let them move on with their lives? You need to read it and find out.
What a perfect title for a perfectly amazing story! Kenna & Crosby have a slightly antagonistic relationship in the beginning. She judges his “carefree” attitude as being way too frivolous, and he just really enjoys getting a reaction out of her! His shenanigans are quite often LOL funny!
Kenna’s back story just broke my heart, so for her – and when she opens up to Crosby – TEARS! But, they’re the cleansing kind, the empathetic kind. They’re the kind of tears that make you stop for a moment & just say, “DANG! This is a GREAT story!” The emotions on every page are SPOT ON.
I love their banter. I love the friendships highlighted alongside their journey to an HEA. They also get to have some fun steamy times, because why not? *grin*
10+++ stars & I highly recommend this one! I can honestly say I highly recommend anything coming from this author. There hasn’t been even a twinge of disappointment in anything I’ve read, and I’m looking forward to the next adventure. Griffin used his page-time wisely & there’s a certain scene that seriously came out of nowhere & gave me a HUGE LOL moment!
Griffin & Caelyn are gonna be a trip!!
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Oh. My. Word.
I have NO WORDS.
I FLOVED this book. I FLOVED these characters. I FLOVED this story!!
Crosby is legit my new book boyfriend. Holy crap. It was like I was reading a fictional version of my husband. And it was marvelous! And Kenna. Oh my sweet Kenna, that girl pulled on every heartstring I had. And them together. They were literal perfection. The banter, the feels, the explosive energy between them. I laughed. I cried. I absolutely adored every second of this beautiful read.
When you make it through hell there’s always a way back
Kenna has been put through more than most people should have to deal with, but somehow she finds a way to be the best person. So when tragedy strikes again, can she make it through? This story is amazing, Kenna is so strong and Crosby is so much more than the daredevil jokester he seems to be. Sweet, caring and so compassionate. I love these two characters and Catherine brings them to life so perfectly!
“One day, this woman would see herself as I did. Strong because she’d been broken. Loving because she’d been hurt. Perfect in all of her imperfections.”
Catherine has done it again! I was absolutely hooked from the prologue of this book, feeling the heartache and pain for Kenna, I just love when a story gets my emotions invested immediately. This friends to lovers romance is beautifully written, bringing a love story to life full of happiness and laughter along with a few heart wrenching moments. Kenna and Crosby are opposites in every way, control versus chaos, stability versus adventure, they may not seem a likely pair but together they form a bond that is soul deep, creating a love both desperately needed.
“Kenna was stunning, but it was the beauty that she hid away, the heart that cared so deeply, that stole my breath.”
Crosby absolutely swept me off my feet and stole my heart in this book! He is so playful and carefree, but he has this gentle tenderness to him that had me swooning, knowing what Kenna needed and giving it to her without expecting anything in return. Plus the way he advocates for kids in foster care and volunteers his time is admirable, showing his true colors. And yes – he is a giver in the bedroom, showing Kenna what it is like to be worshipped by a man.
“I knew every inch of her body, but that wasn’t enough. I wanted every inch of her soul, too.”
Kenna had guarded her heart for years and for good reason, her ex-boyfriend and his family were deplorable, using their money to influence and get whatever they wanted. I loved watching her standup for herself, learning to let go and live life to the fullest. She was such a strong women but needed to let loose and give herself a break to just be a woman in love. Through the turmoil, Kenna shows how nothing can keep her down for long, and with a man like Crosby at her side, she is unstoppable.
Another 5 star read from the amazing Catherine Cowles
I love how Catherine Writes! I love how she just pulls me into a story and I’m just entranced until I hit the final page.
I loved these characters! Kenna and all the walls she built up, trying to prove to the world that she wasn’t who they thought she was. That she wasn’t like her mother! Crosby was a surprise for me! I expected him to be a goofy guy that takes nothing seriously, but that wasn’t him at all and I loved seeing his true self!! I loved that they tore down their walls together, and opened up their hearts!
I think my favorite part of this series is the friendships. I love how these three friends take care of each love eachother and have built such a beautiful family!
And of course Catherine gives us conflict and suspense like no one else!! I was on edge the whole time worrying how the situation would play out!!
Perfect Wreckage is available now!! Run over to Amazon and One-click it!!! Go go go!!
Catherine Cowles penned a captivating, heartwarming, small town romance. Crosby’s easy-going nature and Kenna’s closed off personality would make you believe that they would clash. But, they balanced each other well. They brought out the best in eachother and helped tear down the walls lining their heart. Two souls broken and hurt from previous relationships found love when they weren’t looking for it. I was smitten with Crosby and was invested in their journey from the opening pages. This is another fantastic read by Catherine Cowles.
A new favorite, again! I shouldn’t be surprised! Catherine Cowles blows me away everytime! I absolutely loved Kenna and Crosby. Their chemistry was on fire! And that prologue absolutely kills your emotions and truly makes you not want to put the book down.
Kenna is one of Bell’s best friends from Reckless Memories. She had a rough childhood and actually grew up on Anchor Island with Harriet after her mother left her. She is an accountant and likes to keep her life in a nice little box where she can be safe and feel secure.
Crosby is one of Ford’s close friends and a lawyer in town. Always categorized as a jokester, he is often not taken seriously. After being burned in his past, he is cautious of letting people get close and seriosuly values what he considers his freedom.
Is there something that could bring Kenna and Crosby together? Even as it starts as something casual and they work through each others issues to come out stronger together in the end? I absolutely loved this story and getting know the characters of Anchor Island better. I cannot wait for the next in the series!
We’re back on Anchor Island for the second installment in Catherine Cowles Wrecked series. Told in dual perspectives you will be on the ride of your life with Kenna and Crosby.
I’ve loved my journey through this series and can’t wait for what’s to come next.
You will find your self laughing out loud, and in the next breath cursing to the gods about how someone could go through something so heart wrenching. Through it all you can’t help but to root for our girl Kenna, that girl deserves her HEA more than anyone. Meanwhile you’re waiting for Crosby to see the girl that’s been right in front of him since he moved to Anchor Island. COME ON MAN….make your move and make her yours, for good!
I could go on and on about this book. The tragic moments hurt my soul, but the beautiful love story that grows between Kenna and Crosby stitched it back together. This book really was a blend of two wrecked souls coming together to form a Perfect Wreckage.
So following on from Reckless Memories, I was looking forward to what Prefect Wreckage would bring. We already had the dynamics of Kenna and Crosby’s relationship, which seemed to be hostile at best.
Catherine’s yet again taken us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with this one, from the POV of both Kenna and Crosby. Both have built giant walls around their hearts, neither wanting to let any of those bricks fall. Yet one by one, wether they want to or not, they start tumbling.
Seeing each other for who they really are could be the making of them.
However the past has decided to rear its ugly head for not one, but both of them, with terrifying consequences.
In amongst all the heartache and angst, there are some laugh out loud moment, including, for me, one spectacular wahooooo, Hi-five/fist bump moment, had someone been sitting next to me who understood to reciprocate would have been great
Throughly enjoyed this book, couldn’t but it down.
Perfect Wreckage is the second book in the Wrecked series by Catherine Cowles. Told in dual perspectives. This is Kenna Morgan and Crosby McCoy’s story. A sweet, sexy and suspenseful story that I absolutely loved!
Crosby was completely swoon worthy. He was a sexy, charming, easy-going and fun-loving guy with a heart of gold. But he had no plans to settle down, and for good reason too. He was burned in the past, which is why he moved back home to Anchor Island. A place where he practiced law, but also worked with an organization to make sure that kids were placed into healthy and safe foster homes. There was nothing not to love about this man.
Kenna was a fantastic heroine. She was quiet, kind and strong, but she played it safe when it came to men. She had also been burned by love in the past. But then Crosby happened. He challenged her, took her on adventures and taught her what it was like to truly live. Little by little her walls began to crumble down, and she realized she wanted more with this man. More than just one night. And she worked hard for the things that she wanted.
This was such a beautiful and magical love story. I absolutely loved Kenna and Crosby. They turned out to be exactly what each other needed. Their story made me smile, sigh and swoon. If you’re looking for a romance filled to the brim with humor, heart and heat, then please be sure to pick this one up. Five stars and more for Kenna, Crosby and Perfect Wreckage!
5.5 Stars
This was my most anticipated book this month, and it exceeded all expectations I had. Perfect Wreckage checks off every box a romance reader could ever want, then goes above and beyond to make it even better. This book is the definition of an emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, cried, smiled until my cheeks hurt, and wanted to throw my kindle, sometimes all at once. Basically this book made me FEEL, which is the best way to experience any story.
I loved Kenna & Crosby so much, and I couldn’t get enough of them. Their banter was addicting, chemistry off the charts, and I loved how they seemed to bring out a completely different side of each other. I really enjoyed the different sides to their relationship – them uniting for good, against a threat, and finally, the evolution of them personally.
The supporting characters are amazing, I loved getting more of Belle & Ford and hints at Caelynn’s upcoming story. And then there was Zoe, who was the true shining star of the story. She brought so much love and light and was definitely the catalyst for Kenna & Crosby’s growth – individually as well as together. All in all, I absolutely loved this book, and can’t wait for more in this series
First things first Grant can choke on an . He and the Calhouns are useless! Their awfulness shows how truly selfless Kenna and Crosby are. It takes special people to help children who can’t help themselves and Crosby certainly shows his true colors with Zoe. With everything that Crosby & Kenna had to tackle to get their HEA I hope her wish for Zoe comes true
This book is part of the series wrecked and Is book #2. This book is a real opposites attract romance story and about two people who’s love story is real.
This book has a lot of suspense that will keep you hooked and the whole story is captivating all the way through.
Kenna is a person that in her life its all structured and very strict with everything that she does. She is very strong minded and powerful in her thinking and not a walk over. She has had things quite tough but Crosby is just what she needs.
Crosby left a life of privilege behind and is now a lawyer and he has also been through so much and he’s so lovely and caring and the total opposite of Kenna. They both bring something different to encourage and challenge each other in all aspects and I loved seeing how there journey progressed.
This book will have your emotions up and all over and I was really rooting for the characters. I felt that the author has written them so deep and so great that you cant hep but love them. This book was written beautifully and I thought that the story line flows throughout and I really enjoyed reading it.
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Another great story in the series! Crosby is not at all what he seems when this story first starts. He is such a great guy and Kenna needs him so badly.
Who needs sleep when there is a new Catherine Cowles book to devour! I knew Crosby and Kenna’s book would be great but it surpassed my expectations. There was plenty of laughs, tears and a few moments of fanning myself because Crosby and Kenna’s chemistry just sizzled off the pages.
Just like with every other book by Catherine Cowles, the story is beautifully written and will stay with you long after you have finished the book. I highly recommend you read this amazing book and even though it is the second book in the Wrecked series, it can be read as a standalone
Kenna has been burned badly by taking a chance, so since then she’s gone the safe route. Then she meets Crosby, a man who craves his freedom with no strings. She gets under his skin, and he drives her nuts. Sounds like the beginnings of the perfect opposites attract romance. But, things will not be that simple, because not only are there people who don’t want them together, people who want something Kenna has, but Crosy’s fear of being tied down is practically psychopathic in nature, and pushing Kenna away is a given. What will Kenna do then? Walk away with her heart in tatters, looking for a place to shelter until she can emerge again? Or will Crosby come to an epiphany on his own?
Dang….Perfect Wreckage hurt my heart a little. Kenna and Crosby both had so much baggage, and it was painful reading as that baggage took its toll on both of them, on their budding relationship. I just knew they had a bright, happy future somewhere on the horizon, but getting there was a bitch quite honestly. But, as is the usual with Catherine Cowles’ writing, I loved it. I loved them, I loved the people around them who loved them, and I cannot wait for more of this world she has created.
Perfect Wreckage is book 2 in the Wrecked series; Catherine delivers a story with all the feels.
Kenna has been put through hell her entire life and when the most important person in her life is gone she is left to pick up the pieces and begin the fight of her life with the last person in the world she wants to see. Crosby started his life over wanted to give back to his community; his clients are everything to him and when he finally gets Kenna’s attention will he blow it over his own past insecurities.
I personally really enjoyed this story, Kenna and Crosby’s stories broke my heart and the way they handled their future put all the pieces back together. I cannot wait for Caelyn and Griffin’s story in Wrecked Palace.
Star Ratings; Plot: 5/5 Characters: 5/5 Heat: 5/5 Writing Style: 5/5 Overall: 5/5