5 Stars – My First Colleen Coble Read, But Definitely Not My Last

Prowl was my first introduction to Colleen Coble’s work, and now I can confidently say I’ll be diving headfirst into the rest of her books! This story had everything I look for in a suspense novel—mystery, emotional depth, a hint of romance, and a unique setting that added layers to the intrigue.

From the opening pages, the story pulled me in with a chilling and unusual murder at a wildlife sanctuary. What seemed like a tragic accident involving a tiger quickly spiraled into something far more sinister, and I was hooked. The pacing was tight, the stakes were high, and I never knew who to trust.

Blake and Paradise were fantastic leads, each carrying personal struggles that made them both relatable and compelling. I especially loved the emotional threads running through Paradise’s journey to uncover her past—family secrets, missing DNA results, and a break-in that made it clear someone was trying to stop her. It added a deeply personal layer to the suspense.

The balance between the romantic tension and the danger surrounding them was spot on—nothing too overdone, but just enough to make me root for their future even as threats closed in. The themes of second chances, found family, and healing from the past gave this thriller a lot of heart.

Prowl is everything I want in a romantic suspense—and now I’m off to add the rest of Coble’s books to my reading list!

Thanks to Ms Coble, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing. Captivating. Another great Colleen Coble story that will keep you focused even after finishing.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

Prowl is the second book in the Sanctuary series. While you might be okay reading this one as a standalone, I wouldn't personally recommend it. The series follows the same couple in each book with their romance developing throughout... and while each book is going to have its own mystery to be figured out and all the suspense to go along with that, there are also some threads that are going to carry throughout. As such, readers are definitely going to get the most out of it when read in order.

This book picks up after the first in the series, and once again I found myself drawn into this world and all the suspense. Like the first book, the setting of the animal sanctuary not only makes the story feel fresh and unique but also adds to that element of danger as well. In this story, it seems like the sanctuary itself is under attack and someone is wanting Blake to take the fall. Blake and Paradise have to work together to find out the truth. I loved seeing their relationship continue to grow from the first book... it was blended in perfectly with the suspense of the story too. I also appreciated seeing the continued growth in faith as well. If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense, Colleen Coble's books never disappoint, and this one is no exception.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Colleen Coble is a go to author for me. i love all her books. but i think this is her best series yet!! I can't wait for the next one!

Better than the first one. Blake and Paradise are back in action in this book. Someone is setting Blake to fail while Paradise is longing for a familial connection. Great job, Colleen.

I will forever enjoy Colleen Coble books. I just finished her latest one, Prowl. It’s out later this year. Watch out for it.