Why is every new Catherine Cowles book my new favorite 😍 I’m just so obsessed with her. This book was perfect. It had EVERYTHING I wanted and it had the signature Catherine Cowles twist. Yall please add this to your list to read- she truly deserves all the hype.

Two of my favorite hobbies are reading romance and anything true crime. Put it them together and I am one happy girl! This book was different than Catherine’s usual fare, which I deeply appreciated; having read her entire backlist, I needed something different from her! I’m so glad to have read this story.

This book was so so good! It definitely shot up to one of my favorite Catherine Cowles book! I loved the mystery aspect and how she was investigating it. I thought it brought in the typical romantic thriller aspect that Catherine is known for, but in a different and refreshing way. I thought this was absolutely fantastic :)

I think this is competing for my favourite Catherine Cowles book I’ve ever read.

This plot honestly had be hooked from the first page I just couldn’t put it down. Our fmc has a true crime podcast where she investigates cold cases on the ground.

The romance between the two main characters was also so sweet

I honestly LOVVVED this book and no I did not guess who the suspect was. It was so good

5 Stars ... Every Law Man needs a little Chaos!

I loved this book! Ms Cowles had me guessing to the end. I'm usually pretty good at guessing who done it ... but this was not the case in this book. I didn't really like Colt at first ... he was so mean to Ridley, hoping she would leave town. I loved how Ridley just gave him smiles and took everything he dished out, but she never listened to him and did exactly what she wanted. This book had all the feels ... it made me laugh, cry and swoon. The electricity between Ridley and Colt was off the charts. This is a wonderful start to a new series and I can't wait for the next book!

Ridley's twin sister went missing when they were in college and Ridley felt responsible. She became a true crime podcaster covering cold cases wanting to help others ... but never giving up on finding her sister. She goes to Shady Cove believing that is where a serial killer started terrorizing women. Colt is the Sheriff in Shady Cove and doesn't want Ridley in his town bringing up the past. But Ridley doesn't let the grumpy Law Man chase her out of town, as she believes the key to finding her sister is in this small sleepy town.

I received an ARC courtesy of Sourcebooks Casablanca through NetGalley.

Catherine is a master at writing a story that will totally consume you! From the minute this book started until the very end, I was wrapped up in a story that I just had to know how it ended.

Ridley and Colt have some amazing banter. Ridley stands her ground, and she has so much strength that it is inspiring. Taking tragedy and building it into something special to help others. I loved her tenacity in this book!
Colt is the quiet sheriff that you have to love his grumpiness. I adored him, and the way he was always there to protect the ones he loved. The way he takes everything onto his own shoulders shows a lot of strength. But only one can bring him to his knees.

This book is wrapped with a beautiful, suspenseful bow. I could not figure it out... And I love it when Catherine still shocks me. She does it in the best ways.

Andi and Sebastian could not have done a better job with this audio. The way you get sucked into the story and the emotions while listening is magical! These two are a couple of my favorites, and it is because I always feel like I am in the story while listening. I love it when the narrators bring it to life so well that it can play out like a movie in your head.
Andi and Sebastian are the best at what they do.

I am obsessed already with this series, and it has just begun!

All the Missing Pieces was my first Catherine Cowles but I will definitely be diving into her backlist!

After losing her sister to a cold case disappearance, Ridley is set to help others put together the missing pieces of true crime cases. She solves them best in the small town cities themselves, setting her now in Shady Cove. She believes this town and Emerson's case are the missing puzzle piece she's been looking for to solve her sister's disappearance. She won't get by without the assistance of town sheriff Colter, who truly doesn't want her there. But they will have to come together to solve the case when threats come, with someone not wanting to be named the killer.

I let out the biggest gasp and then searched the killer's name in my Kindle because boy was I NOT guessing that person. The beautiful thing about All the Missing Pieces was that it kept me on my toes and made me NOT want to put it down because I needed to solve the case. I had several guesses of who could have been the killer and while some were a "nope" right on, there were others that made sense until the reveal was put out. While I liked the romance aspect with Riley and Colter, I felt more invested in the mystery aspect and wanted more of that when the romantic parts came out to play. I am curious if Cowles will continue with this story and their story and who may be up next in the cast of characters she crafted.

There is nothing more special than reading an advanced copy of your favorite author's book. This had all the special aspects of Catherine's books: a cozy small town, a found family, an emotional romance, and a suspense plot line that is impossible to guess. But like all her other books, there are aspects of this book that make it stand out amongst the rest, such as the crime podcast our FMC hosts or new side characters that I am desperate to befriend myself!

In this book, we watch Ridley seek answers to her own tragic story alongside Colt's. While their first encounters are cold and combative, we watch them learn more about each other and the walls between them slowly fall down. They relate to each other in ways that no one else can, showing the complex experiences of guilt and shame when someone you love goes through something traumatic. As they begin to seek answers together, the stakes are raised and they must face the growing feelings between them. As they pursue the truth, they also have to decide if they will pursue their happy ending as well.

This is my first Catherine Cowles book and I don’t know why. It was amazing! From the characters to the storyline it was the perfect romantic suspense book! I will definitely be adding this author’s books to my TBR especially when the rest of this series comes out!

Catherine Cowles is a queen of suspense romances and this time she added a True Crime podcast!
Her first traditionally published book is a long time coming and I’m cheering for all the public libraries that can introduce her to their readers. This fills a gap in romance collections.
We get traditional Catherine Cowles main heroine and hero giving all readers comfort through the suspense knowing that everything will be okay in the end. The plot is formulaic, but the details are unique. Twists and turns will keep readers guessing until the end.
I laughed. I cried. I felt warm and fuzzy, and I hope other readers will too.
Perfect for readers who love true crime, podcasts, and cozy romance with a hint of suspense. Please note readers should be aware tough topics are discussed.

Kicking myself for waiting so long to finally pick up a book by Catherine Cowles but this was a great place to start! If you like romantic suspense, stories about true crime podcasters, cold cases, small towns, serial killers, grumpy sherrifs, spunky cats, cute nicknames (Chaos + Lawman), strong family bonds, bad ass FMCs and great enemies to lovers slow burn, this is the book for you. It truly has it all and I was blown away. I also didn't see the end coming and can't wait for the next book in the Shady Cove series (I hope it's Colt's sister). This was also excellent on audio narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York (two of my favs). Can we also take a minute to appreciate the gorgeous cover?? Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca and Catherine Cowles for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5⭐️

Ridley is a podcast host who looks into unsolved cases and has even helped solve a couple. She is motivated by the pain of her twin being abducted the night before their college graduation. 4 years into her podcast, she thinks she’s connected 23 cases across the country and wants to start at the beginning with the first victim who escaped, Emerson.

Colt is the grumpy sheriff who doesn’t want Ridley causing trouble in his town and wants to shield Emerson from any spotlight from this podcast.

They butt heads immediately but eventually are forced together and end up working as a team.

I enjoyed this book a lot. As someone who listens to crime podcasts I thought that part of the story was really interesting. The suspense was a good mix with the romance. I like suspense books but sometimes it’s too much and I stick with romance but this was a nice combination so I got a bit of both!

I’m seeing mixed reviews on the nicknames and I’m torn, I equally loved and cringed at them throughout the book.

Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Forced proximity
Small town
Dual POV

Catherine Cowles is the QUEEN of suspenseful romance. When this book was announced, I KNEW it would be amazing.. The suspense, the spice, the quick wit. It is all perfection!! Loved Ridley's humor. I can't wait for the rest of this series.

Catherine Cowles is my favorite author and this book is another reminder of just how much I adore her!

Thank you to NetGalley and of course Catherine for this ARC!

Ridley is a true crime podcaster investigating a case similar to her sister’s disappearance. She’s brought her van and investigating skills to a small town where another girl was taken, but escaped. Emerson escaped her captor, but has been agoraphobic since. Her brother, the local sheriff, isn’t happy Ridley is in town.

Colt has not healed since his sister’s incident and has always felt the need to protect her. When he discovers Ridley’s true reasons for investigating, he learns she’s not trying to make money from Emerson’s story. There’s a little grovel! But someone doesn’t want Ridley discovering the true story behind the missing girls, and they’ll show her exactly what they’re capable of!

This was amazing and if you’re looking for romantic suspense with spice, Catherine is always the right choice!

I’ve read over a dozen Catherine Cowles books and this one stood out! It’s everything you know and love from her other series but with a fresh perspective and elevated stakes. The true crime podcast angle absolutely paid off! I’m really hoping the rest of the series follows the true crime theme!

I fall more in love with Catherine Cowles’s writing with each book I read. I love the stories she brings to life and the characters that have vice grips on our hearts.

I loved Ridley and Colt together. The push and pull between them and how much they wanted to keep each other at arms length but they couldn’t. Ridley brought up all these feelings and emotions that Colt has just had to shoulder for years and he hates her for it but at the same time he knows she’s healing him. Colt rubbed Ridley the wrong way from their first interaction and put his foot in his mouth a few more times but she couldn’t resist the draw of him- not because he hold the key to her case but because of him and the presence he emits into her life.

I loved the true crime podcaster angle and the setting of Shady Cove plus the townsfolk that Ridley befriends. The way they rallied behind Ridley (and Colt) just showed how good of a heart she has even if she might have ruffled a few of their feathers in the beginning. I would love to get Emerson’s story because if there’s ever been a character who deserves a happily ever after before it’s definitely her and I know a certain brother’s best friend who would be the perfect match.


Thank you @cathercowlesauthor @sourcebookscasa and @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

✩5

✦What to Expect✦
•Romantic suspense
•She’s a true crime podcast host
•Enemies to lovers
•He’s the town Sheriff
•He calls her “Chaos”
•She calls him “Law man”
•Grumpy x sunshine
•3 legged feline friends

✦Characters✦
•Ridley Bennett
•Colt Brooks
 
✦Fav Quotes✦
“Don’t be greedy, Chaos.”
“I love being greedy,”
“It’s how you get what you want.”

“We’d be playing with fire.”
“Then let’s watch it burn.”

“Colt, you helped me find all the missing pieces. Even the ones I didn’t realize I needed.”

I’d gotten the privilege of loving Avery for twenty-two years in this life and forever in the next.

✦Thoughts✦
Omg I l couldn’t put this down and ending up reading in one sitting! I was so invested in the story & the mystery right away.

I was on the edge of my seat trying to guess who dun it, and I never saw that reveal coming. That ending had my heart pounding!! This was the ultimate romantic suspense book!

Colt & Ridley were so great together! The tension between them!? I was eating it up, I loved watching them come together.

Tater and her “tooth hugs” had me laughing. All I kept picturing was Ridley saying “tis but a scratch” like in Monty Python.

So excited about this series bc loved this town and all the side characters!

Apologies to Broken Harbor on its short-lived reign as my favorite Catherine Cowles book. It’s already been replaced by this one.

I’m a true crime podcast/tv consumer through and through, so books that include that element are always going to call to me. There is a curiosity to how it’s going to be handled because in reality, there is such a thin line between respectful and thoughtful production and exploiting pain and suffering caused by the darkness in the world for the sake of “entertainment”. It is handled so well in this book. Ridley is the ideal kind of podcaster who has genuine motives and intentions behind the work she is doing. She’s careful and considerate in her approach to the people she seeks out and the overall case she’s covering. She has experienced her own loss that provides her a place of empathy and understanding to operate from. Her own story and emotional tie to this case really helped drive the urgency and feel the deeper desperation for answers in the plot.

As for the romance part of the romantic suspense that Catherine Cowles does so well, I love a man who goes from reluctantly protective to “who did this to you?” to “never again” BUT also respects and believes in a woman’s ability and need to handle things for herself as well. Colt is all of the above. He is a protector by nature, and when it comes to Ridley he tries to fight that even though he’s destined to give in. There is so much that connects them and draws them both in. I love the way they interact and I love that Ridley doesn’t back down from him. He loves it too, and it creates a healthy, respectful partnership where he’d love to shield her from everything but knows he can’t and chooses to have her back while she does what she needs to do instead.

I can’t move on without mentioning that I deeply admire Emerson and hope this is more to come in this universe that might give her her own HEA with a certain handsome bartender/her brother’s best friend.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Team Catherine Cowles for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love crime podcasts and All the missing pieces, will keep you interested like your favorite podcast. There’s murder, mystery and romance.

𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡, 𝙮𝙚𝙨, 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙄 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙗𝙚. 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙊𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙠𝙚.

From the start, I was completely sucked into this book, and I loved every minute of this suspenseful, true crime adjacent romance.

True Crime Podcaster Ridley has come to Shady Cove to look into the cold case of Emerson Brooks, a girl who was abducted 10 years ago, but managed to escape, unlike Ridley’s twin sister, who was never found after her own disappearance. Unsurprisingly, the townsfolk are none too happy to have her drudging up these old pains in their community.

This book read like a mystery thriller, but with plenty of romance to go along with it. You’ve got grumpy/sunshine dynamics, forced proximity, #vanlife, and adorable pet sidekicks.

The true crime aspect kept me guessing throughout, and had me turning those pages trying to figure out who the unsub could possible be!

I loved Ridley’s lookout on grief, and loved how she was able to bring hope for closure to Sheriff Colt, and the other townspeople of Shady Cove. 💜

The banter between the two leads was so much fun, and their romance had ME pining for that first kiss! 🥺

The side characters were so much fun, a lot of standout favorites. But their pets were my absolute favorite! (Tooth Hugs 🙌)

I really enjoyed reading this one, and had such a hard time putting it down, and I was definitely in tears by the end. 😢

Definitely recommend this one to those who love romance and true crime; such a perfect blend of the two.

Thank you to @sourcebookscasa for providing me an early copy of this ebook. All opinions are my own.

What this book is giving:
✅ Romantic Suspense
✅ Small Town Romance
✅ Dual POV
✅ True Crime Podcaster
✅ Sheriff MMC
✅ Animal sidekicks

Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
🌶️🌶️½ / 5