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Delicate Escape

By: Catherine Cowles
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
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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 what it’s like to be taken in by easy smiles and the promise of forever—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 all the secrets come crashing down, he’s determined to keep me safe, even if it means moving into my rundown cabin to do it.

Now, Shep isn’t just rebuilding the walls of my home; he’s working his way into my heart. Suddenly, he’s everywhere: shirtless in my garden or in a towel coming out of my bathroom. And my resolve is no match.

Only it’s more than his golden looks. It’s him. The way he watches for my wounds but tells me I’m stronger than anyone he’s ever known. And I can’t help but fall.

But I should’ve known better than to think I could be happy—not when a ghost from my past still has me in his sights. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart, even if it means ending it for good…

©2024 Catherine Cowles (P)2024 Catherine Cowles
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About the Creator- Catherine Cowles

About the Creator

Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. USA Today bestselling author Catherine Cowles 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.

About the Performer- Erin Mallon

About the Performer

Erin Mallon is a USA Today bestselling author, playwright, producer of audio plays and narrator of over 600 audiobooks. She is a seven-time Earphones Award winner and a five-time Audie Award nominee. Her audio play These Walls Can Talk is a 2021 Independent Audiobook Award Winner for Humor. The Natural History Series is Erin’s debut trio of romantic comedy novels including Flirtasaurus, Lovebug and Sharkbait. Her plays have been presented all over the United States and many are available as audio dramas. Erin lives in a little yellow house on the outskirts of NYC with her husband and Three J's.

About the Performer- Teddy Hamilton

About the Performer

Teddy Hamilton is a staple name in romance audiobooks, contributing his voice to hundreds audiobooks, from bestselling independent and published authors alike. Best known amongst fans for the personal touch he brings to his narration, he gives the spicy and the sweet in equal measure. As such, his work spans nearly all sub-genres of the romance craft, lending his voice to over 800 titles.

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Delicate Escape - Catherine Cowles
Sparrow Falls - Book 2

Narrators: Teddy Hamilton & Erin Mallon

Narrator Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They both did an excellent job bringing these characters to life.

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My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶
Pages: 380
Genre: Romance
Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Forced Proximity, Small Town

Thea is hiding from an abusive past. Changing her identity, hair color and eye color and allowing no technology whatsoever trying to insure her safety. She allows no one to get to know her. That is until she has a water leak on her bathroom that she can’t fix.

Shep, the local contractor has had his eye on Thea for quite awhile but she keeps him at arms length refusing even the slightest advance. But now she needs his help and begrudgingly allows him on her property. He immediately notices her fear and allows her to set the boundaries.

Then the reason for her fear and cause of her abuse shows up in town.

Will Brendan’s threats cause her to go back or will Thea stand and fight for her freedom or will Shep give in to his urges and remove Brendan from the equation. Read the book to find out!

I highly recommend this book! Shep will be your new favorite book boyfriend!

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Great story and narration

Catherine Cowles is a relatively new author to me but what I have read I have enjoyed.

This was a well written and entertaining read that roles the boxes for me. This is
Shepard (Shep) Colson and Thea’s story. There was a good balance of romance and suspense set in Sparrow Falls.

I fell hard for Shep, such a caring, loyal and protective man. I loved how determined he was to keep Thea safe, totally swoon worthy.

The narration by Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon brought the romance and suspense to life. Not only are their voices easy to listen too but they did justice to the story that Ms. Cowles wrote.

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Great read

It’s never who I think it is. Loved the characters. Excited for Cope and Sutton’s story.

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Love it

This audiobook was so good! I absolutely loved Thea and Shep’s story. And the narrators did an amazing job! They brought this story to life and I couldn’t stop listening! What I love about Catherine’s books is that she always keeps us guessing about who the bad person is. I’m loving this series!

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Love Shep and Thea!!

Once again, absolute perfection that comes from the magic mind of Catherine Cowles. This is the second book in the Sparrow Falls series and WOW. Shep and Thea's story is just perfect, I loved everything about it. There was the perfect amount of spiciness and suspense that grabs your attention. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the magic that Catherine weaves in these small-town love stories. I am always so excited to see what she comes up with next. I absolutely fell hard into Shep and Thea's story. So beautiful! Teddy and Erin are always on point with these narrations, absolutely love them together.

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Another Banger!

I don’t think I will ever get over reading Catherine’s books! The way she keeps us on our toes until the very end is so good and I will die on this hill!

Shep and Thea were perfection and I can’t wait to see where the rest of this series goes. <3

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She Got Me Again

Thea and Shep are here and I devoured them!

Expect 👉🏼 small town romantic suspense, friend’s brother, hidden identity, woman on the run, who hurt you, he falls first, roommates to lovers, golden retriever x black cat

Catherine Cowles got me again. I swear… she ramped up her suspense and her spice and I’m not mad about it.

Thea lives a quiet life. Her plants, her cat, her jobs. She keeps to herself to avoid repeating her past.

Shep is good. He’s kind. He’s reliable. He’s also punishing himself for things beyond his control. He sees Thea and recognizes a kindred spirit.

Thea’s walls are so strong. But Shep and his constant goodness are the perfect balm to Thea’s trauma. And it bears repeating, that she got me. I was not expecting that.

The sibling chat is so so much fun! I seriously cannot wait to get to know each of the siblings in this family.

The audio was wonderful. I loved these narrators 😍

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Loved the story and characters

Loved everything about all the characters! Can’t wait to read more in future books! Want to know what happens next with all of them. I’ve read Catherine Cowels novels for awhile now and I’m thoughtfully hooked

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THE BEST NARRATORS OMFG

5⭐️ 2.5🌶

If you want an author who will shamelessly have you crossing your legs, swooning and on the verge of tears all while wearing a clown suit... look no further than Catherine Cowles and this book.

The duet narration in this book was the thing of dreams. I actually need Jason Clarke and CJ Bloom to walk me like the dog I am. Pls and thank you. Jason’s growly voice and CJ’s depth of every character she narrates is such a powerful combination!!

Shep was everything I wanted and then some. From Fragile Sanctuary I knew Shep was going to be Thea's peace but I just didn't know how much. I knew I would be obsessed with him because from their very first interaction I was already gone for their love.

Thea is the kind of character we don't often see in romance and she needed the softness and patience of someone like Shep. Please when he was just ready to drop everything and follow him I actually tried to jump into my kindle and crawl inside my headphones so I too, could run away with them 😔 The way men like this don't actually exist... at least not anywhere I have lived... **sighs profusely**

I have once again been fooled by Catherine Cowles. I had gaslighted myself SO HARD into thinking I had FOR SURE gotten who the villain was this time... I mean... the clues were there. I had the evidence. I did the research and put in the time... only to come out once more LOOKING LIKE A GODDAMN CLOWN.

Catherine, if I catch you bestie... it's on sight 🤺

NOT ME WANTING A MAN AFTER THIS BOOK 😫 I WANNA SUE!!!

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All-consuming

This audiobook allowed me to have that first time reading experience but without having to read with fabulous narrators taking this authors words and elevating it to a whole new level. Erin and Teddy, two of my top faves performers, made me feel… I felt all the emotions—all the words. Whether you choose to read the story or listen, it’s an experience that will have you captivated.

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