Echoes of You

by Catherine Cowles

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Echoes of You is the second standalone in Catherine Cowles Lost and Found series. This instalment tells Nash Hartley's story. Echoes of You delivers a romance that features characters who have shared a friendship since childhood. A friendship that grew to be more, but fear of damaging same, led to both not expressing their true feelings. This only led to heartache and pain. However, fate granted them a second chance.

Maddie and Nash first met in kindergarten, and since then they have been inseparable. Nash was the one person, Maddie could count on when she needed an escape from her abusive parents. Nash would do anything to protect Maddie.

Throughout the years, Maddie's feelings evolved into more than friendship. She waited patiently, hoping for a reciprocation of her feelings, but to no avail. So she chose to leave Cedar Valley. Despite the distance, they maintained contact; however, unforeseen circumstances broke their communication. She thought she had found happiness, but instead she was living her worst nightmare. To escape the situation, she chose to return home. The home where she felt safe with the only man she loved.

I had a wonderful time with this book from start to finish. Once again, the author did an excellent job of creating the perfect balance of romance and suspense.

The connection between the hero and the heroine leapt from the pages. It was clear to everyone except for them how much they were in love with each other. I found myself completely immersed in the story and totally invested in Nash and Maddie's romance. There was no denying how good they were together.

It was a delight to see the romance develop between these two. It may have taken them a long time to reach this point, but it was worth the wait. Everything about their relationship was beautiful. Their friendship and their eventual romance will warm the hearts of romance readers.

Nash relationship with his siblings and his parents added another great element to the story. They had each other's backs through thick and thin.

Let's not forget about the suspense. While there was no surprise as to the identity of the villain, Cowles did an excellent job in keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.

I enjoyed everything about Echoes of You and I look forward to reading the remaining books in the series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading