Secret Haven is a small-town romantic suspense novel, the finale to Catherine Cowles's Sparrow Falls series. This book is satisfying, suspenseful, and delightfully sweet. I love it!
Book Summary: Secret Haven
Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles is a contemporary romance, the sixth in the Sparrow Falls series. It's about Fallon and Kye, teenage sweethearts facing lots of secrets and struggles.
- Shared a secret past: Fallon and Kyler were close as teens, bonding over tough family issues. Fallon lost her dad and brother, while Kyler dealt with neglect and abuse. Their friendship and feelings grew, but when Kyler moved in with Fallon's family as a foster kid, they had to pretend they were strangers.
- 14 years later: Fallon is now a social worker, and Kyler's a tattoo artist and MMA gym owner. They hit a bump when Fallon takes a case involving Kyler's half-sisters, which forces him to face his traumatic past.
- Marriage of convenience: Kyler wants custody to give his sisters a better life, but Fallon knows his dark past might hurt his case. She suggests they get married to help him out.
- Danger lurks: Things get complicated when Kyler's past dangers reappear, putting Fallon in danger too. As they deal with the threats, their pretend marriage starts to feel real.
It should be simple. A marriage on paper. A solution to an impossible problem.
Except nothing about Kyler and Fallon has ever been simple.
As they play house and pretend their history doesn't simmer between every glance, old feelings resurface. But so does a dangerous threat from their past, one determined to destroy the fragile haven they're trying to create.
Tropes
- Romantic Suspense
- Mutual Pining
- Second Chance
- Marriage of Convenience
- It's Always Been You vibe
- Found Family
- Protective hero
- Hilarious Grandma
- Friends to Lovers
- Dual Timelines/Perspectives
Book Main Characters
- Fallon Colson: Kyler's Sparrow. Empathetic, resilient, and caring. She is dedicated to helping children in need to the point of neglecting her own and putting her life at risk. May have a vengeful streak.
- Kyler "Kye" Blackwood: Protective, reserved, and fiercely loyal, especially when it comes to his family.
- Hayden, Clementine, Gracie: Kyler's half-sisters.
- The Colson clan
Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles Book Review
Rating
Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)/ Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶 (3/5)
What I like
He's a goner
Just when I thought Fallon had been nursing unrequited feelings for Kyler all these years, we flip to his POV and, plot twist: the man has been head-over-heels, utterly gone for her since he was sixteen.
"What. Did. You. Call. My. Wife?"
"What. Did. You. Call. My. Wife?"
When Catherine announced that my most anticipated couple in the entire Sparrow Falls series is getting not just a story but an arranged marriage plot, I literally squealed. This is hands down one of my all-time favorite tropes, and it hits differently when the MMC starts dropping those possessive "my wife" lines.
Beautiful Family
The Colsons have always been my favorite kind of chaotic: unconventional, fierce, and full of love that doesn't fit anyone else's definition. Reading the siblings' group chat is a blast. And Lolli is too funny with her obsession with, uhm, interesting art.
Kyler
This scary-looking, tattooed troublemaker made me tear up more than the other books in the series. Because beneath all that armor is someone who never learned he was worthy of goodness but gives only the good to everyone he meets.
Secret Haven Quotes
"I've been dreaming of you since I was sixteen. You've been my one spark of light in the hellish dark. The only good thing in my life."
"You've been my home. My resting place. Whenever the world spins too fast or things get too hard, I know I can count on you to pause it."
"Sometimes, it takes the bad to wake us up to the good."
"No matter what comes, my battered and blackened heart will always be yours."
Read Secret Haven
If you've been waiting for Kyler's story, it's worth every moment of anticipation. And if you haven't started Sparrow Falls yet? You're missing out on one of the most beautiful found-family series in romantic suspense. Grab your copy now!
Secret Haven is available on Amazon and is FREE with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
- eBook: https://amzn.to/4qDqYhs
- Paperback: https://amzn.to/4nBI3Wv
- Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3X66GiZ
FAQs
Do you have to read Catherine Cowles' books in order?
If you're reading her series, it's best to start from the beginning since the storylines and characters often build on each other. But don't worry about jumping into her other series. You can start with Sparrow Falls or Lost & Found without any issues.
The first book in the Sparrow Falls series is Fragile Sanctuary. It features a grumpy/sunshine, brother's best friend romance between Rhodes and Anson.
Is Fragile Sanctuary a series in order?
Fragile Sanctuary is the first book in the Sparrow Falls series, so it is the correct starting point for that series. The books in Sparrow Falls should be read in their release order:
What is Catherine Cowles' most popular book?
Based on recent success, Secret Haven is her most notable book; her first to hit the New York Times bestseller list. On reading platforms, Beautifully Broken Pieces leads the charts, followed by Fragile Sanctuary and Tattered Stars. Personally, I love Fractured Sky.
What age group are Catherine Cowles' books for?
Catherine Cowles' books are adult romantic suspense, usually for readers 18 and up. They include adult themes, like sexual content, along with tough topics like trauma, abuse, and crime or murder mysteries. Check the trigger warning before reading.
The best series really depends on what you like. Some popular picks (which I agree with) include:
- Sutter Lake Series: The first book, Beautifully Broken Pieces, is a fan favorite.
- Lost & Found Series: Loved for its strong writing and the "found family" vibe.
- Sparrow Falls Series: Super popular now, a great way to get into her work.
- Tattered & Torn Series: Also a common starting point.
How about you? What is your idea of 'haven'?
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