Reckless Refuge (The Wrecked Series, #4)

I’ve been a Catherine Cowles fan for a while now, and I’ve read a lot of her books. Catherine’s books are always packed with emotions and suspense filled moments that keep me on the edge of my seat. So signing up for an ARC of ‘Reckless Refuge’ wasn’t really a question for me. And when I received my copy I started reading ASAP.

Title: Reckless Refuge

Author: Catherine Cowles

Genre: Contemporary Romance

ISBN: 9781951936013

Goodreads Rating: 4.84

There were shadows I was running from. Ones that haunted and taunted. Ones that made it so I had no choice but to disappear. I’d spent years hiding from the world. My little island haven, the only assurance of safety. It all changed the moment he showed up at my door. The hint of pain in his eyes told me that something haunted him, too. And I couldn’t help but be drawn closer. But finding the person I needed most came with risks I never expected. And when our ghosts find us again, neither of us may make it out this time.

In ‘Reckless Refuge’ we read the story of Shay and Brody. Shay has had a very traumatic childhood. I mean you can’t even imagine the life she had. She is twenty three years old and is living and working as a caretaker for a privately owned island. Her past has left her unable to make friends and connect with other people even though she desperately want things to be different. But when Brody becomes the new owner of the island, he soon starts taking down all the walls Shay has built. Because Brody has had his own trauma that changed his life for good. But Shay’s walls have been there for a reason. And soon things are turning grim for the two.

This book was definitely something else! And I loved it from the moment I started reading, till the very last page. I seriously don’t know how Catherine Cowles comes up with these stories. I mean.. wow! Shay’s past is unimaginable. And I was super sad, angry and slightly fascinated by her past and her family dynamics.

Shay’s character was definitely my favorite. I just loved everything about her. I loved how tough she was and how hardworking. She lost everything as a kid, but she tried her best to make her life good for herself. Although Shay lived kind of like a hermit for a while, I was impressed by how she did manage to live her life.

And then Brody.. Well.. He was also a very fun character to read about. An artist who lost his muse. Sigh.. The romance between Shay and Brody was definitely very enjoyable and I enjoyed every minute of reading their story.

One of the best things of ‘Reckless Refuge’, except for the romance and the two main characters, was reading about some of the characters from the previous books in this series. I loved reading about their developing friendships. But no worries if you haven’t read the previous books.. It isn’t necessary at all.

‘Reckless Refuge’ was another great read. It had the perfect romantic angst combination I love in a book. And I for one can’t wait to read the next book in this series.