{"id":56804,"date":"2021-01-16T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=56804"},"modified":"2023-01-31T08:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T13:29:36","slug":"review-perfect-wreckage-wrecked-2-by-catherine-cowles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=56804","title":{"rendered":"Review: Perfect Wreckage (Wrecked, #2) by Catherine Cowles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4.5 stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

This is the second book in the Wrecked<\/i> series, a sort-of-friends to lovers story that is, in turns, fun and sweet, and heartachingly emotional. It’s such a beautiful story, and I loved it!<\/p>\n

This book can be read as a standalone, but the characters are a close-knit bunch and there is a lot of interaction between them, so beware some minor spoilers for the first book in the series, Reckless Memories<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kenna and Crosby were introduced in the last book. Kenna is best friends with Bell (heroine of book #1), and Crosby\u2019s very much one-sided flirtation with Kenna was an entertaining feature of the last book. So I was thrilled when I learned that they would eventually hook up and was so excited to read their story.<\/p>\n

Kenna comes across as this fierce, structure powerhouse with complete control over every aspect of her life, but that fa\u00e7ade conceals a whole lot of pain. Kenna\u2019s childhood was rough, and she found a home and stability when she was taken in by wealthy widow, Harriett. Years later and she once again had her life upended when her heart was brutally broken, and she suffered a devastating trauma. Those incidents changed her, and she is determined not to open herself up to that kind of pain again, striving for stability, predictability and safety above everything else.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d been left in wreckage, broken pieces that would never fit together perfectly again.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the last book, Crosby gave the appearance of being this slack surfer dude with endless enthusiasm for chatting up the one girl in town who won\u2019t give him the time of day. In reality, he is a dedicated lawyer with a huge heart, who donates his free time to advocate for children in the foster system (swoon!). He turned his back on his wealthy family and privileged lifestyle years ago to seek out a simpler, more \u2018real\u2019 life on Anchor Island, where he frequently indulges in adrenaline-seeking activities, and he is happy and at peace living the life that he wants.<\/p>\n

If you really want to live your life to the fullest, you have to let go of who you think you should be and let yourself become who you truly are.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When Kenna\u2019s life is turned upside down once again, Crosby firmly plants himself by her side, defending and protecting, and being there for her in every way that he can. An unexpected kiss releases pent-up passion that surprises both of them, and neither of them are willing to just ignore it, so they agree to continue exploring their connection, while Crosby pushes Kenna to start living outside of her self-imposed bubble. But Crosby isn\u2019t one for long-term anything, he just wants to enjoy what he has while he has it, and Kenna is happy to go along with that.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m in this for as long as it lasts. I might not be able to give you forever, but I\u2019ll give you all of me while we\u2019re here.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s a fun set-up, and one that sees Kenna finally opening her eyes to who Crosby really is. Their relationship develops as a friends-with-benefits situation that quickly turns into more<\/i> the more they get to know each other, and I loved watching their connection naturally and easily shift and change in ways neither of them ever expected.<\/p>\n

It was as if his arms might be able to hold me together. Keep me from breaking when the world was falling down around me.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Crosby is such a dreamy romantic hero! He may not see himself as one, because of the limits he\u2019s placed on himself and his relationship with Kenna, but his heart is so beautiful. He is tender and caring, protective and supportive, and he is exactly who Kenna needs.<\/p>\n

One day, this woman would see herself as I did. Strong because she\u2019d been broken. Loving because she\u2019d been hurt. Perfect in all her imperfections.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kenna\u2019s story is truly tragic. She\u2019s been through so much, and she goes through so much more in this book. But having Crosby in her life is a turning point for her as he encourages her to open up, deal with her past and truly live, and she does it, all the while knowing that she\u2019s falling for a man she shouldn\u2019t be, but strong enough to follow her heart anyway.<\/p>\n

Having all of him meant that it would hurt that much more when it was over. But I couldn\u2019t seem to force myself to walk away.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While the romance is playing out, there\u2019s also a legal battle underway, and somebody is targeting Kenna and the life she\u2019s built for herself. It brings drama and a touch of suspense to the story, and I enjoyed this additional aspect and the way it brings Crosby and Kenna together. They have hurdles to overcome, and it\u2019s emotional, but when they\u2019re finally forced to confront their feelings, it\u2019s everything I was hoping for.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you with everything I have and everything I am. Please let me love you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I loved this story so much. I\u2019ve read Catherine Cowle\u2019s back catalogue in under a month, and I\u2019m still riding the high of her beautifully emotional and romantic stories. I can\u2019t wait to get my hands on Caelyn\u2019s book up next.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

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Wrecked<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Reckless Memories (#1)
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Perfect Wreckage (#2)
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Wrecked Palace (#3)
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Reckless Refuge (#4)
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Beneath the Wreckage (#5)<\/strong>
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Check out our Catherine Cowles Author Spotlight<\/a> for more awesome reads!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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