Into the Fading Twilight by Catherine Cowles (Paperback)

Into the Fading Twilight is an emotional small-town romance by Catherine Cowles that blends healing, suspense and slow-burning chemistry. Set in Starlight Grove, this standalone story follows two people carrying scars from their pasts as danger and attraction pull them closer together.

For 413 days, Nova Monroe lived through darkness. Now back in Starlight Grove after a year in captivity, she refuses to let fear define her life. She pushes herself toward adrenaline and risk, chasing anything that makes her feel alive again. Cliff diving, mountain biking and testing limits become a way to outrun memories she cannot escape.

Kol Archer sees the struggle Nova tries to hide. As a Forest Service investigator and single father, he understands hardship and knows what it means to carry burdens in silence. Protective by nature, he becomes determined to stand by Nova when she needs support, especially when circumstances force them into close quarters.

As their connection grows, the lines between friendship and something deeper begin to blur. But while Nova fights to reclaim her life, someone else is watching. Someone does not want her moving forward and is willing to ensure she never truly escapes her past.

With danger closing in and truths waiting beneath the surface, Nova and Kol must face the darkness around them and the fears within themselves. Sometimes survival is only the beginning of the journey back to living.

Perfect for readers who enjoy single dad romance, roommates-to-lovers tension, small-town settings, protective heroes, emotional healing journeys and romantic suspense.