perfectly cute

I love these types of romance books.
so nice and cute. and with a splurge of suspense and spice.

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Love this story and series

Glimmers of You is the third book in the Lost & Found series. It can be read as a stand-alone (but really, don’t do that because all the books in this series are amazing)

Grae is tired of everyone trying to manage her life for her but when Trouble with a capital T arrives at her doorstep she needs to lean on someone.

Caden wants to be the one Grae relies on but he is dealing with some of his own dramas including a family that has been torn apart by tragedy and a business that his dad seems to want to turn into a competition to the death.

The story is
- brother’s best friend (done really well without unnecessary drama)
- Fake relationship
- Forced proximity
- And suspense that keeps you guessing to the very end.

I listened to most of this book on audio and loved the narrators. Definitely worth going the audiobook route <3
-5 Stars-

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So romantic with a little suspense!

I am not sure how Catherine Cowles does it, but each of her stories is fresh and exciting. This is the third book in her Lost & Found series, and while there are glimpses of some of the previous book characters, this story is original and beautiful. Caden was Grae's brother's best friend, you know, the one that is like family, yet has that flicker of a crush as you grow up. Grae and Caden shared a special relationship, meeting in their special place and just talking. But when Caden's sister died of cancer, things changed for him. Then Grae took sick while with Caden, and he wast lost. Not wanting to let his heart lose another he disappeared. But now he's back and the idea is for the two to have a fake relationship to get Caden's dad off his back and a guy Grae dated off hers. But is it fake? Feelings grow, but it's not just about the blossoming romance. It's about Caden's family business and the animosity with his brother. It's about dealing with a chronic illness and not have people remind you constantly. It's about independence and most of all about safety. Cowles sneaks in a fantastic thread of suspense that had me guessing the entire time. This is an amazing listen!!

And to bring this gem to life, Joe Arden and Erin Mallon team up with their incredible talents. Arden is always a pleasure to listen to and with his portrayal of Caden and he delves into the many layers this man has. Each slowly peels away and we get every feel. Mallon brings out the independent, strong woman that Grae is. She is fiercely loyal and loves with her whole heart, and with every nuance Mallon shines it through. Loved these two and enjoyed the narrations!

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Another smash-hit from Catherine!

Well, she’s only gone and done it again! Catherine smashes it with her heady mix of small-town romance and off-their-rockers psych0s. I love how she pulls you in one direction, hinting at who the baddie might be, then BAM she hits you with a completely unexpected alternative.

This is a brother’s-best-friend-childhood-friends-to-enemies-to-fake-relationship-to-lovers-to-soulmates kind of situation, and I was here for all the different stages. Grae is the younger sister to Holt (book 1) and Nash (book 2) along with Lawson and Roan and the overprotectiveness of her brothers stifles her. She’s desperate to carve out her own path and stand on her own two feet. Caden is Nash’s best friend who she was friends with when she was younger. We get some backstory, and I enjoyed visiting teenage Grae and Caden. Fast forward to now, and Caden’s back in town trying to stuff those feelings he has for Grae into the deepest parts of his being. Newsflash he fails and when they agree to fake-date you just feel that sizzle below the surface.

Of course, Catherine writes some delicious spice to balance the hairy scary moments of madness and so GLIMMERS OF YOU will have you shying away from that nasty pause button.

With Erin at the helm as Grae, you know you’re in for a treat. An emotional performance with all the little rasps and cracks that just elevate her delivery. Joe gives us the broody Caden and I’m sure there’ll be some one-clicking with him on this project.

Another great addition to the addictive small-town romantic suspense series.

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Amazing book

A book I’ve been so looking forward to reading and listening to. I love this series. The characters, the setting and the complexities of small town living. Secrets, shame and loss abide within this small town. Caden and Grae know this feeling well. Grae lost Cdedn when he pulled away from him when she was younger. He lost his sister and never recovered from it, neither did his family. Amongst all the heartache and pain lies a couple who is stronger than they think they are. Amongst Al this is a person who’s not right and makes life a living nightmare for this family. Caden will be Grae’s strength and vice versa. I loved how they pulled together for each other. How all the family did to make sure Grae was safe. Wonderful story of love and redemption and courage. The narration was absolutely brilliant too. This enhances the experience exponentially for me. Awesome books and series

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Such a great series

I love The Lost and Found series, and somehow, each book just gets better and better! Caden and Grae's story covers some of my favourite tropes, and just like all of Catherine Cowles books, it is beautifully written and has amazing characters that you can't help but fall in love with. Talk about twists, too! Glimmers of You is just fab, and I highly recommend diving into this book. I've also listened to the audiobook, and the narrators really did a fantastic job bringing the characters and story alive.

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Hooked me from the start😍

Friends, family & mystery! Glimmers of you is packed with all of them plus LOVE—good & bad love👀

Grae finally gets her HEA…but she has to fight for it every inch of the way to it!

Once again Catherine has written a small town romance that will keep you hooked beginner to end😍

💕fave quotes📖
“What matters is that you see it now and are willing to change things. Not every family is. It just shows how amazing yours is.”
He studied me for a moment. “You know you’re a part of that, right? Family isn’t always blood. Sometimes, it’s the people we choose to walk beside. And that has always been you, brother.”—-gosh I freaking love Nash 💕

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Joe Arden and Erin Mallon are magic together.

This is the book I was most looking forward to in the Lost and Found series and it didn’t disappoint. This series just keeps getting better and better. Catherine Cowles is the QUEEN of romantic suspense.

Joe Arden and Erin Mallon did a fabulous job of bringing the characters of Grae and Caden to life. They had me hooked from the very start and I found it difficult to pull myself away from this audiobook. I may have listened to this one more than a few times. I can’t recommend Glimmers of You enough.

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Another Banger From the Romantic Suspense Queen!

Catherine Cowles has once again worked her magic to deliver another beautiful addition to the Lost and Found series. The way the prologue sucked me in, kept me on my toes during my read and just when I thought it was time for the cool down, Catherine shook things all the way up with a twist I never saw coming. Simply put, I positively adored Grae. The gracious way in which she was written. She was a woman with a chronic illness but that wasn’t all she was. I loved that. Caden, my sweet, protective, will burn the world down if anyone dares to mess with his love was such a swooner.

And the audio, oh my goodness. Joe Arden and Erin Mallon just enhanced every single feel this story had. Talk about chef’s kiss perfection!

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Beautifully Enthralling & Heartfelt! Amazing🎧📚🎧

Catherine Cowles continues to blow me away with another exceptional romantic suspense novel, a love story like no other with a side of thrilling suspense, and I love how she masters both genres. Once I started the book, I could not stop and the only thing that mattered was what was happening next. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are easy to care about too. Caden Shaw may have been Grae Hartley’s brother’s best friend, but the two of them shared a special bond and friendship. Caden lost his sister, Clara, to cancer and that changed something in him and when Grae fell ill while they were hanging out, something broke in him, something that caused him to disappear. He returns to Cedar Ridge when his father beckons him home and, as much as Grae wants to ignore him, she just can’t. Caden’s father gives him a hard time about his playboy ways and wants him to settle down. He also likes to see his two sons go up against each other competitively, and nothing good comes out of it. He and his brother are at constant odds and his brother’s animosity towards him has gotten worse. When he finds out a guy Grae dated is giving her a hard time, he comes up with the fake relationship plan, it would get his father off his back and her ex off of hers. She was not sure if she could do it, but went along with it. When someone has it out for her, he goes into protective mode. They do not know who is targeting her or why, except that it is escalating. I loved how everything played out in this book, the writing and plotting is fantastic, as is the world building and character growth and development. There are many layers to the story and the characters, the drama is non-stop, the mystery of who is after Grae keeps you thinking and the thrilling and suspenseful moments take you to the edge of your seat. I also loved how much heart went into this story, the emotions pour off the pages and straight to your own heart. It was great to be back and spend time in Cedar Ridge with some of my favorite characters. Catherine Cowles, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride. 

🎧📚🎧I listened to the audible edition and, once again, Catherine Cowles chose the perfect cast to bring her characters and story to life. The superbly talented Joe Arden and Erin Mallon did an amazing job portraying these characters and humanizing them. Their character voices were consistent and spot-on, with each one fitting that character’s persona, making them believable in every role they played. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured the character’s emotions and had you feeling them all. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another exceptional listen.  

Resubmitting for the third time, review submitted August 1st and it still has not posted, Please post my review Audible, thank you!

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