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Fragile Sanctuary

By Catherine Cowles
Series: Sparrow Falls
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The first book in the heart-stopping small-town romance series from USA Today bestselling author. For fans of Elsie Silver's found family trope and those who love the emotional depth of Colleen Hoover's books. A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. The scowl should've... Read More
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The first book in the heart-stopping small-town romance series from USA Today bestselling author. For fans of Elsie Silver's found family trope and those who love the emotional depth of Colleen Hoover's books.

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing.

The scowl should've been my first sign to stay away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he's my brother's best friend? Reasons two and three.

Anson is my opposite in every wayβ€”grumpy, rude, and loves his solitude. It doesn't matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won't crack.

Until he sees me shatter.

When my world falls apart, Anson catches me. And as so-called "accidents" put my life in danger, he steps in to keep me safe.

But Anson has secrets with a price.

And when they're revealed, neither of us will escape unscathed.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911746003

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Evermore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

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.

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