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Starlight Grove #3
Beneath a Midnight Moon
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He’s spent years trying to outrun his tortured past. She’ll do anything to forget all he was to her. But one reckless plea will change everything for good… Marry me.
Aster Carrington wasn’t sure she’d ever return to Starlight Grove—the town that broke her trust and destroyed everything she once believed in. But when her grandfather needed help on the ranch, the therapist known for helping others heal had no choice but to face the ghosts she had buried long ago. What she never expected was the man she once loved to be waiting in the shadows for all these years…and that marrying him might be the only thing to keep her and her beloved ranch safe.
Maverick Archer has built a life in the flames: smokejumper, firefighter, adrenaline junkie—anything to outrun the shadows of his family’s violent legacy and the grief of losing the only girl he’s ever loved. But when Aster surges back into his life, the fire he’s fought to snuff out roars back to flame. Only this time, the danger isn’t just in his blood. It’s coming for her.
As long-buried secrets surface and a killer’s obsession threatens to destroy everything they’ve rebuilt, Aster and Mav must decide if some scars are reminders of survival or warnings of a past that refuses to stay buried.
He’s spent years trying to outrun his tortured past. She’ll do anything to forget all he was to her. But one reckless plea will change everything for good… Marry me.
Aster Carrington wasn’t sure she’d ever return to Starlight Grove—the town that broke her trust and destroyed everything she once believed in. But when her grandfather needed help on the ranch, the therapist known for helping others heal had no choice but to face the ghosts she had buried long ago. What she never expected was the man she once loved to be waiting in the shadows for all these years…and that marrying him might be the only thing to keep her and her beloved ranch safe.
Maverick Archer has built a life in the flames: smokejumper, firefighter, adrenaline junkie—anything to outrun the shadows of his family’s violent legacy and the grief of losing the only girl he’s ever loved. But when Aster surges back into his life, the fire he’s fought to snuff out roars back to flame. Only this time, the danger isn’t just in his blood. It’s coming for her.
As long-buried secrets surface and a killer’s obsession threatens to destroy everything they’ve rebuilt, Aster and Mav must decide if some scars are reminders of survival or warnings of a past that refuses to stay buried.
448 pages, Paperback
Expected publication November 17, 2026
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Catherine Cowles
50 books31.2k followersWriter of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine 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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June 17, 2026🌕𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍🌕
Now that you know book 3 is Maverick and Aster’s story, how about I show you the STUNNING covers for this one?! I’m so in love with this one! The horses just make me emo. 🥹 And when you see Aster’s bond with them and this ranch you’ll understand why.
If I had to describe this book in three words it would be this: ROLLERCOASTER, YEARNING, FIERY-BANTER. (yes, I cheated on that last one)
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://catherinecowles.com/pages/ben...
A huge thank you to @cigarsinthesummertime @booknmoods for the stunning paperback cover and @trcdesigns for the couple cover magic! I’m so obsessed with these book babes!
Now that you know book 3 is Maverick and Aster’s story, how about I show you the STUNNING covers for this one?! I’m so in love with this one! The horses just make me emo. 🥹 And when you see Aster’s bond with them and this ranch you’ll understand why.
If I had to describe this book in three words it would be this: ROLLERCOASTER, YEARNING, FIERY-BANTER. (yes, I cheated on that last one)
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://catherinecowles.com/pages/ben...
A huge thank you to @cigarsinthesummertime @booknmoods for the stunning paperback cover and @trcdesigns for the couple cover magic! I’m so obsessed with these book babes!
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July 30, 2026«────── « ⋅ʚ♡ɞ⋅ » ──────»
˖ ֹ੭୧pre-release:⊹ ࣪ ⑅
Aster and Maverick are giving me Kennedy and Isaiah vibes. 🤭 I bet his story will hurt a lot; it's always the funny ones.
⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ starlight grove
✦︎☆┇ Across the Vanishing Sky - 4.25 stars
✦︎☆┇ Into the Fading Twilight -5 stars
˖ ֹ੭୧pre-release:⊹ ࣪ ⑅
Aster and Maverick are giving me Kennedy and Isaiah vibes. 🤭 I bet his story will hurt a lot; it's always the funny ones.
⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ starlight grove
✦︎☆┇ Across the Vanishing Sky - 4.25 stars
✦︎☆┇ Into the Fading Twilight -5 stars
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June 23, 2026Honestly, I don't know if Catherine Cowles sleeps at all.
3 books in a year?! Yes Romantic Mystery Queen, I will read them all.
3 books in a year?! Yes Romantic Mystery Queen, I will read them all.
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June 29, 2026ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THAT TROPE REVEAL AT THE END OF INTO THE FADING TWILIGHT!!!!!!!
Ahhhh I knew Maverick & Aster were gonna get a book and I’m right 💜
Ahhhh I knew Maverick & Aster were gonna get a book and I’m right 💜
July 27, 2026
Listen I don’t know how she keeps doing it, but she gets me every time! What sorcery do you yield, Catherine Cowles?!?
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Every time I think Catherine cannot possibly surpass her previous books—because they’re already amazing and mind blowing with the twists and connections—she does.
Beneath a Midnight Moon was absolutely wonderful in its writing, plot, characters—all-around entertaining, heartfelt, and thrilling.
The writing had a softness to it that I don’t think I’ve encountered in Catherine’s previous works.
The plot was so expertly crafted, never losing the sense of the story while adding more points that, to anyone else might’ve been hard to keep up, but Catherine handle it so well. I’m still reeling from the reveal and how it all connected—seriously, I was like, “Oh my gosh, of course! It was right there!” But Catherine truly has a way of luring and entertaining her readers so well, that it makes you really feel the shock.
What can I say about the wonderful cast of characters that I haven’t already said in her other books? The Archer family is so supportive. They really are the kind that would help you hide a body, no questions asked. They’re so loving and caring, always ready to lend a helping hand.
I loved the romance! Aster and Maverick’s bickering and back-and-forth was hilarious to read, while also painful because you could just imagine what might’ve happened between them to lead to where they’d ended up.
The romance felt slower than the others, which I appreciated. It felt so natural and organic, almost like Aster and Mav had their own timeline. All the time I was reading, I felt like I was being wrapped in their love.
Overall, another absolute banger by the queen of small town romantic suspense!
I received an eARC for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Beneath a Midnight Moon was absolutely wonderful in its writing, plot, characters—all-around entertaining, heartfelt, and thrilling.
The writing had a softness to it that I don’t think I’ve encountered in Catherine’s previous works.
The plot was so expertly crafted, never losing the sense of the story while adding more points that, to anyone else might’ve been hard to keep up, but Catherine handle it so well. I’m still reeling from the reveal and how it all connected—seriously, I was like, “Oh my gosh, of course! It was right there!” But Catherine truly has a way of luring and entertaining her readers so well, that it makes you really feel the shock.
What can I say about the wonderful cast of characters that I haven’t already said in her other books? The Archer family is so supportive. They really are the kind that would help you hide a body, no questions asked. They’re so loving and caring, always ready to lend a helping hand.
I loved the romance! Aster and Maverick’s bickering and back-and-forth was hilarious to read, while also painful because you could just imagine what might’ve happened between them to lead to where they’d ended up.
The romance felt slower than the others, which I appreciated. It felt so natural and organic, almost like Aster and Mav had their own timeline. All the time I was reading, I felt like I was being wrapped in their love.
Overall, another absolute banger by the queen of small town romantic suspense!
I received an eARC for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I am absolutely loving this series by Catherine Cowles! It's my first dip into her books but I have a feeling I'll be reading the whole backlog soon.
I really enjoyed Maverick and Aster's story! With the amount of passion they've shown in book 1 and 2, I knew they would have a dramatic novel to get through the past issues. This is a very slow burn and had a bit of a different vibe than the previous books since it had a different overarching story line. The banter and sarcasm between these two were top notch. Still has the Archer drama of course, and getting bigger with each book!
I YET AGAIN did not see the prime suspect coming until right before the reveal. I'm not sure what magic Catherine Cowles has, but I'm always surprised by who the culprit is for each book so far and I'm LOVING that!
I did, however, predict the couple for book 4 way before that reveal so I was pleased with myself at that moment :)
This series has been in my head since I read book 1 and I don't foresee that changing until we get to the end of the series. I'm not sure why I love it so much, but I adore everything about them including the suspense/mystery story line, the Archer family and their upbringing, WAYLON and his shenanigan's. It's a great mix of so many pieces that blend really well together and leaves a lasting impression on me. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this and now I will be waiting forever for the next installment since I was blessed enough to read this story so early! Definitely a must read series for me!
I really enjoyed Maverick and Aster's story! With the amount of passion they've shown in book 1 and 2, I knew they would have a dramatic novel to get through the past issues. This is a very slow burn and had a bit of a different vibe than the previous books since it had a different overarching story line. The banter and sarcasm between these two were top notch. Still has the Archer drama of course, and getting bigger with each book!
I YET AGAIN did not see the prime suspect coming until right before the reveal. I'm not sure what magic Catherine Cowles has, but I'm always surprised by who the culprit is for each book so far and I'm LOVING that!
I did, however, predict the couple for book 4 way before that reveal so I was pleased with myself at that moment :)
This series has been in my head since I read book 1 and I don't foresee that changing until we get to the end of the series. I'm not sure why I love it so much, but I adore everything about them including the suspense/mystery story line, the Archer family and their upbringing, WAYLON and his shenanigan's. It's a great mix of so many pieces that blend really well together and leaves a lasting impression on me. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this and now I will be waiting forever for the next installment since I was blessed enough to read this story so early! Definitely a must read series for me!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
This book was absolutely amazing. The prologue gives us a hint on why Maverick and Aster don't get along but I never expected that to be the issue! I loved seeing Maverick and Aster slowly reform that close connection we see in the prologue and overcome the hurdles coming at them. Each chapter truly gave us a better feeling of each character. All I have to say is WOW and in typical Catherine fashion, she made my jaw drop at who the villain was. I truly did not see it coming at all and I really thought I nailed it in this book!
Thank you to Edelweiss and Bloom for granting me an eARC of this terrific book!
Thank you to Edelweiss and Bloom for granting me an eARC of this terrific book!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Beneath a Midnight Moon is another winner from one of my favorite authors. As the third book in the series, it delivers everything I've come to love—cozy small-town vibes, great banter, lovable characters, adorable animals, and fun cameos from favorite characters in her other books. Add in a fake marriage, second chances, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers, and just enough suspense, and you've got another enjoyable read that left me excited for the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I think this one was extra formulaic and the dialogue left something to be desired. I felt awkward at times reading it. BUT. Other than that. Typic CC. Full of drama. And yearning. And passion. A few times I was choked up. A few times I chuckled. All in all. Solid read. I’m very curious who is going to be book 4
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
This is my fav of the series! I really enjoyed this one! Their relationship, built on years of friendship, felt so much more authentic and realistic than the others.
This was a 5 star read for the first 80% and then it just became a bit too much. But lots of twists and turns and a solid page turner!
This was a 5 star read for the first 80% and then it just became a bit too much. But lots of twists and turns and a solid page turner!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
3.5⭐️ | This was my fave in the series so far!!! My favorite characters and the slow burn was v good! It was a tad long and there are cringy moments but I had a great time and am so excited for the next books! (Will be reading them as soon as they pop up on edelweiss thank you sm source books 😄)
August 4, 2026
These two have been teasing us since the start of the series. It was great to finally learn why Aster and Mav disliked each other and the journey did not disappoint. We got the banter and the mystery woven in there with a few twists at the end I didn’t see coming. Love these characters!
Review of advance copy received from Author
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God this series is amazing!!
God this series is amazing!!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Another unputdownable read from C Cowles!!!
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June 29, 2026ARC provided by the publisher Bloom Books.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I love love LOVE Catherine Cowles books, and this is no exception. Dark and yet romantic, the mystery slice of the book mingles very well with the love story. A fun read
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
5 ⭐️ ✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
As always, Catherine delivers!!! This may be a new favorite. This is also Catherine’s slowest burn, at least in a very long time. This was so sweet but also a reckoning at the same time.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Lots of drama-- a few more twists and turns in this one than in the rest of the series, and more than one HEA.
July 14, 2026
Perfection. No notes
Review of advance copy received from Author
I guessed the correct villain. Document this in history. There is in fact a first time for everything. (I have read every single CC book and this is my first time being right)
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March 23, 2026Expected publication November 17
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