"Prowl" is a Christian romantic suspense. This is the second book in a series and continues the story of the main characters in the previous book. However, you can understand this story if you haven't read the previous book.

There were several mysteries that Paradise and Blake were trying to solve: the past murder of Paradise's parents, the person currently threatening Paradise, and who killed the worker at the Sanctuary and why? Paradise and Blake asked questions, found clues, and passed any evidence on to law enforcement that were on their side (as the main detective for the murder had a grudge against Blake). I didn't strongly suspect the non-obvious whodunit until nearly the end but did wonder why Paradise just let a clue drop which hinted at whodunit's involvement. The murder of Paradise's parents' remained unsolved by the end but much of what was happening at the Sanctuary was solved and stopped.

The main characters were likable and reacted realistically to events. The suspense came from the danger from the attacks on Paradise. Blake and Paradise genuinely wanted to help and support the other. Blake and Paradise struggled with trusting God with an uncertain future. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this exciting novel.

I love all of Colleen’s books . This is the second book in the sanctuary series . I would go and read Ambush if you haven’t read it yet . This was a really good book , I have read all of colleen’s books and they keep you guessing until the end . It’s a clean book no cursing 🤬
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the arc

Where do I even start? First off, if you have not read Ambush, read it first. Then read this one. In Ambush, the author makes you fall head over heels in love with the story of Blake and Paradise. And I was so excited to see Prowl was the next part of their story!
In the first book you can literally feel the love flowing between the two. And it is no less in Prowl. The scene is still set on The Sanctuary, but with twists and turns I didn't even remotely see coming. Dive into the mystery of who is trying to sabotage the beautiful place they call home, and the reasoning why. Except you will find out that is not the only twist this book has, and one where I was on the edge of my seat over! Distant family?? But also continuing the beautiful love story between Paradise and Blake!!
Gosh I already cannot wait for the next book!! Do yourself a favor and read this!!!

This book was really good. The author hooked me from the first page and kept me wanting more until the last page.
The characters were believable and easy to relate to.

I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Prowl…sounds ominous, doesn’t it? It’s the title of Colleen Coble’s most recent novel. The second book in her Sanctuary series, it is full of things that prowl and slither and have with lots of teeth. Seriously, this who-dun-it had my heart racing with goosebump-worthy suspense. I had a hard time putting it down. This whole series is riveting and I definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed are completely my own.

Great romantic suspense. Another mystery for Blake and Paradise to unravel. As she continues to search for her brother and the murderer of her parents.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you for allowing me to review

Another great suspense as to who is trying to harm The Sanctuary! I really thought we were going to find out more about Paradise in this one, but can't wait for the next book to see what happens with the rest of her story and her brother. This book was fast paced with something happening at every turn of the page!

"Prowl" is the second installment in the Sanctuary Series by Colleen Coble. I personally would recommend that you read these in order to truly get the full experience and not end up in the "middle" of a story.

Set at a wildlife preserve, we are back in the world of Paradise and Blake, a second chance romance couple who continue to find themselves embroiled in trouble. However, with their faith in God, the friendships and family ties, and their love, you can't help but feel like nothing can take them down.

The continued mystery first introduced in "Ambush" gets a little clearer but also brings more questions. With murder hanging over their heads, Paradise and Blake must find out who is targeting them while also keeping the animal sanctuary open, Blake's young but cute brothers and mom safe, and their romance on the front burner.

This was a fun read and a great continuation. Three stars definitely!

Thank you to Net Galley and Prowl for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Prowl by Colleen Coble is the second book in the Sanctuary series. The romance between Paradise and Blake doesn't seem to progress much, but progress is made in unraveling the mystery behind the death of Paradise's parents. I enjoyed the suspense and twists in this book and I look forward to the next book, where hopefully all will be revealed and wrapped up.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Fiction via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Prowl is part two of the ambush series. Paradise and Blake must solve mysteries of whose terrorizing the sanctuary. Who killed paradise s parents and who is paradises brother.

This was a solid second installment of the Sanctuary series. One of the things that I enjoyed most about this story is the interconnecting mysteries that are happening and how well Colleen Coble is merging them but also allowing both of the mysteries to breathe on their own. I will not be surprised if in the third book we find that the two main mysteries are more deeply connected than I am already guessing they may be. I also have enjoyed getting to know Paradise and Blake more in this second installment. I think that the second chance romance theme is being well done. What I have enjoyed about this story and the relationship is that the author is not shying away from the difficulties our two main characters have dealt with. The author didn't simply give them a happy ending, she is actually making our characters work for it. I appreciate that the story continues to unfold in a realistic manner that depicts these 2 adults meeting as their adult selves and the differences between their lives since they were teenagers. I also appreciate that Paradise is allowed to feel her grief and/or anger over what happened when she was a teenager and the role Blake and his mom played in Paradise's story. We mostly resolve that issue during the first book but in the second book we get to experience how they move forward with Paradise forgiving what happened. But we are also following her as an adult who had to adapt and adjust based on several tragedies that happened in her life. Her adult self isn't necessarily coping in a way that her teenage self may have coped and that is the version that Blake knew. On the other side, we have Blake who is a natural born protector and provider. His instinct is to care for and protect those he loves. I enjoyed that we got to see Blake struggling with Paradise's need to cope on her own and be independent because that is who she had to become to survive what happened to her. Teenage Blake was allowed to get past teenage Paradise's wall and that version of Paradise felt safe enough to lean on Blake. But the adult version of Paradise felt betrayed by teenage Blake's actions and so Paradise still has some of those walls up. Causing a bit of conflict. But despite the conflict, I appreciate that both Blake and Paradise continue to attempt to communicate with one another and try to not shut the other out when they may not agree or their feelings were hurt by the other. Kudos to these two characters for navigating this tough relationship while also trying to solve two mysteries. Who is trying to sabotage the animal sanctuary that Blake and his Mom own. And who is trying to prevent Paradise from discovering who murdered her parents when she was 9.

I will say my only critique of this story is some of the convoluted lengths that are happening to have as many people in on the mysteries that are happening. Don't get me wrong I know in the story Nova Cambridge is a small town but it feels as if all the people are equally involved in both mysteries or at least the majority of them are via 7 degrees of separation. My one other issue is how did everyone but Blake and his family not know about his land (trying to not give away any spoilers)? I get most people may not go searching for this but I don't think in a small town what was found could have stayed hidden for this long. I also wonder how many people are left to be blackmailed into doing the bidding of the people of this town who are working overtime to get Blake's land and Paradise to leave.

I do think the reader is being set up for an epic conclusion to this series. I have a feeling that the betrayals are just getting started as is the massive shady cover ups that have been happening. I will not be surprised if the corruption runs far and wide in this small town.

One last note, I love how interconnected her Sanctuary, Tupelo Grove, and Pelican Harbor series are. I love that we get to catch up with characters from those stories and weave all of the places together.

Because this is continuing where the first one left off, it jumps right into the deep end. There is a lot going on, with Paradise still searching for answers about her past (there’s some interesting developments there!) and the park struggling to recover from the bad press. But if that’s not enough, more things are happening at the park and to Paradise. The question is, are they connected or not? This sort of felt like a psychological thriller in some ways.

I feel most connected to Blake, with his struggle of always feeling like the other shoe is about to drop and just waiting for the next bad thing. Even though in a lot of ways his and Paradise’s struggles are from the same root, they manifest in different ways and I’m loving seeming them work together on how to balance their needs and face their fears.

With all the stuff going on, I really didn’t see the twists coming. It was quite the tangled web, let’s just say that. While Paradise has to face a really hard truth I’m glad things are starting to look up for her.

Blake and Paradise are ready to be married after so many years apart but a happy ending looks impossible with so many strange occurrences going on around them. Prowl is the second novel in Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series and definitely needs to be read only after reading the first as it is a direct continuation. This is a fantastic romantic suspense book that will leave you guessing and second-guessing throughout it's entirety. There are so many different mystery lines going on and by the end some will be solved but the mystery of who killed Paradise's parents is still unknown. I loved the setting of the wildlife sanctuary and seeing these characters grow in their relationship. It was very hard to put down and I finished it in two days. Can't wait for the next in the series!

Prowl by Colleen Coble is the second book in her Sanctuary series. I would recommend you read Ambush which is the first book, even though you can read it as a standalone. A suspenseful murder mystery with the continuation of the second chance romance of Paradise Alden and Blake Lawson. Great beach read that you won’t want to miss! Thank you to #NetGalley and #ThomasNelsonFiction for this Arc. This is my honest review. Releases Nov 4, 2025

Colleen Coble's story telling skills are top notch and the second book in the Sanctuary series had me riveted throughout. I admired the fortitude and faithfulness of the main characters Blake and Paradise. I think I would've given up and taken the easy way out but that would be a boring story. I can't wait for the final book in the series and I really enjoy how characters from Coble's other series crossover into this one. An original mystery everyone will enjoy!

This second book in the sanctuary series is a great read! Paradise continues to remember what happened when her parents were killed and Blake is there to assist. Someone is sabotaging the sanctuary and Paradise. There’s plenty of action in the story—enough to keep you turning the pages. I was given a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.

This is an exciting next installment in the Sanctuary series. The book kicks off with a murder that threatens the animal preserve— and the romance is put off even as it builds because the habitat has to be saved. I love how Colleen is seamlessly weaving characters from her series with Rick Acker into this one. It makes for a rich tapestry. Such fun! And the mystery is fantastic!

Family, colleagues, friends and spirituality are all important parts of the plot in this must read novel. You are drawn in from the very first page. Every chapter has a new twist and ups the suspense and thickens the plot. Needs a warning “don’t start unless you have time to finish”!

The saga continues!
Can the animal sanctuary preserve continue?
Who is trying to chase Paradise out of town?
Can Paradise find her half brother?
This is a fast paced, full of adventure, and suspense filled storyline.
Join the ride and read along!
If you want the story background to Blake’s cousin, Hez, read Coble and Acker’s books!
I received a complimentary of this book. My opinions are my own.

This was an excellent follow up to Ambush. The story line took a little twist at the end but gives a good lead in to the last book in the Sanctuary series.