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.

Colleen Coble has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and Prowl—the second book in the Sanctuary series—reminded me why. I absolutely loved Paradise and Blake’s story. In this installment, we get a deeper look into Paradise’s past, which adds even more depth to her character.

It was great to reconnect with familiar faces from the first book while also meeting new family and friends. I didn’t want to put this book down—I even stopped reading other books just to stay immersed in this one! The story pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go. I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series!

#Prowl #NetGalley

Prowl is the second book in the Sancturary series by colleen Coble.
This book gripped me from the beginning pages. A second chance romance with a suspenseful outline. When Paradise starts getting phone calls and notes left that have a Phantom of the Opera theme. A movie that she loved as a young girl before her parents were murdered. She realizes that the stalker has to be someone from her childhood. Her boyfriend Blake wants to keep her close worrying about her safety, but Paradise is independent and feels like he is a bit stifling. She doesn't want to live in fear. This book had a lot of twists and turns to it. Colleen Coble does it again.

This second installment of the Sanctuary series is a perfect blend of second-chance romance and heart-pounding suspense.

With ‘Prowl,’ Cobble writes to remind her readers that (1) our past doesn’t need to define us, (2) second chances are opportunities not to be missed, and (3) that there’s freedom in forgiveness.

Cobble reintroduces us to the wildlife veterinarian, Paradise Alden, who is eager to find lost family despite every effort made ending in frustration. She’s convinced that someone doesn’t want her to revisit her past. Paradise learns that “if we let fear control us, we miss out on the day-to-day things that make life rich and meaningful,” and so she sets fear aside and puts it all in God’s hands. I was in awe of her ability to trust after all she’d been through.

Blake Lawson is the co-owner of the Sanctuary and has a history with Paradise. Despite everything going on at work, he continues to put Blake first. He reminds her that there’s no shame in leaning on each other to compensate where they each need help. I identified with her struggle because I’m also independent and hate asking for help.

The suspense ranges from quickening pulse moments to heart-pounding, adrenaline-filled page flipping. There’s a murder to investigate and strange events surrounding the Sanctuary property to understand. Coble keeps her readers’ inner sleuths busy as she doles out the clues regarding property ownership and DNA results.

For anyone who’s ever questioned why God allows certain things to happen, who struggles with change or forgiveness, or is apprehensive about second chances … this is your gentle nudge to add this one to your reading list.

I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I absolutely loved the romance dynamics between Blake and Paradise. Their relationship felt real, layered, and genuinely heartwarming—full of its own challenges, yet grounded in mutual care. The slow build and emotional honesty made their arc so satisfying.

The suspense? Gosh. Just when I thought things couldn’t get more complicated, the hole kept getting deeper. I found myself constantly asking, “How are they going to get out of this?” Coble kept me hooked with tension and perfectly timed twists.

I also appreciated the family relationship dynamics. Paradise’s reactions to Blake’s protective instincts felt frustrating at times—but so authentic for someone carrying trauma. The emotional walls she’d built made total sense. But what made it even more moving was that Blake’s protective instincts didn’t stop with Paradise—they extended to his mother and brothers too. His steady, responsible nature added so much realism and emotional depth to the story. He felt like a man grounded in love, not just driven by romance.

And then there’s The Sanctuary. What a surreal and thrilling setting! The active wildlife, vivid descriptions, and wild unpredictability of it all brought a unique energy to the story. I can’t even imagine living in a place like that—scary and beautiful all at once.

I absolutely did not see the whodunit coming. The red herrings, reveals, and character motivations were masterfully woven.

This is my first Colleen Coble book, and I’m already planning to read more ASAP. Highly recommended for fans of romantic suspense, complex characters, and settings that come alive on the page.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Good continuing story of Blake and Paradise at the Sanctuary Wildlife Preserve. Plenty of action and drama to keep you entertained and engaged in the story! The ending has cliffhangers so stay tuned for another adventure!

This is the second book in the captivating Sanctuary series. Paradise Alsen, a wildlife veterinarian, has recently opened her own clinic in town. While she and Blake have discussed marriage, they are not officially engaged yet, while Blake is focused on stabilizing the Sanctuary's finances.
The tension escalates when one of the Sanctuary's employees is found dead in the tiger yard, casting immediate suspicion on Blake, who is presumed negligent for allowing the tiger access to her. As more suspicious incidents unfold, it becomes clear that someone is determined to drive them out of the Sanctuary. While Paradise strives to establish her clinic in town, she also lends her expertise to help the Sanctuary whenever possible.
In addition to the turmoil at the Sanctuary, Paradise faces an unexpected twist in her personal life as she grapples with surprising DNA results. As she searches for the brother she never knew existed, she becomes increasingly embroiled in the Sanctuary's struggles.
The story is truly captivating as Blake and Paradise unite to save the Sanctuary, encountering numerous obstacles and dangers along the way. A soil test revealing traces of rare earth raises an alarming question: Is someone trying to drive them out of business to obtain access to the valuable resources beneath the ground? Furthermore, the revelation of a potentially missing will could change everything; even who is the actual legal owner of the Sanctuary.
This book was impossible to put down until the last page was turned.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.