Catherine Cowles hits with another amazing suspenseful romance. If you are a true crime girlie, this one is perfect. Ridley has personally been impacted by a horrible crime, and sets off to help others fighting for justice with her true crime podcast. Traveling in her van, with her cat, has proved successful for her until she gets to Shady Cove. She hits a speed bump in the form of the local Sheriff, Colt. He too is passionate about solving cases, but the fun is seeing how they figure out how to do it together! Their relationship was so funny and real, I loved seeing Ridley push his buttons. The story was so good! The side characters were involved and exciting I would love to know more about them! Colt is the calm to her Chaos. This is a must read.

loved this! truly had me questioning every character and left me guessing who did it until the very end. Colt and Ridley support each other in such a beautiful way. the understanding, care, and forgiveness (for themselves and each other) had me kicking my feet. I am a lover of all things catherine cowles and her first trad pub is no different!

Wow this was so incredible! I loved Ridley and Colt and the chemistry was incredible but the layers of this story was what’s made it so great! It truly felt like not just one thing but a a totally unique story. Will be adding to our library 100%!

Wow!
Just wow!
Catherine knocked it out of the park with this one!
I absolutely loved Ridley and Colt! Such great characters who will have your emotions all over the map. And I loved how well written the supporting characters are in this one. I’m really hoping two certain characters get their story told next.

HINT HINT HINT!!!

I will definitely be rooting for that story!

Ridley is trying to find her missing sister even though she realistically knows she’s never coming home. Which is heart breaking honestly. Her sister is essentially who brings her to Shady Groves. Or maybe it’s his sister. Hard to say. Either way, it isn’t long before Ridley meets the handsome sheriff.

This is a great romantic suspense story that will have you rooting for the good guys and will definitely have a well deserved happily ever after at the end.

This book left me speechless. I have read every single book written by Catherine Cowles and this is her best book ever. Catherine wrote characters with such depth and the community was so well written. I felt as I was walking into the coffee shop or into The Barrel. The suspense and plot felt like I was a part of a true crime podcast come to life. If you are a fan of true crime podcast, then you will not be able to out this book down. It is classic Catherine with just the right amount of spice for small town romance but suspense with mystery. Ridley’s story literally made me gasp out loud at various points and then made me cry and then made me laugh. This is a top read for the year.

I am so happy I discovered Catherine! She gives you everything! Thriller, mystery, romance, comedy and some spice! Be prepared once you get a few chapters in you won’t want to put her books down and this book is no exception!

This book had me on the edge of my seat. I was shocked by the twist in the end! Such a good book. Can’t wait to read the others in this series!

This book haunts me (in a good way!) It lives rent free in my head, and I can’t wait to read it a second, third, etc. time. I’m already a huge fan of Catherine Cowles, but I truly believe this is her best work yet. From laughter to tears, Ridley’s story had me feeling all the emotions. I was hooked within the first few pages—I truly felt the bond between sisters which made the story come alive.

I absolutely loved the way Ridley was portrayed—despite bringing back awful memories and opening up old wounds, she brought love and healing to a small town that didn’t know it even needed her.

The relationship building between Colt and Ridley also felt very realistic. I absolutely loved the dynamics between them, especially “enemies with benefits”.

The pacing of the novel also was fantastic, with a good blend of action, intrigue, and lightheartedness despite the heavy topics addressed. I also absolutely loved the twist at the end—often times I can guess the “bad guy” in books and movies, but I absolutely did not see this one coming.

It is a must read for anyone who loves slow burn, enemies to lovers, true crime, or thrillers. I cannot wait until it releases so I can share it with all of my friends.

With the death of her sister fueling her need to help, Ridley finds her true crime podcast working on a case that may be connected to more than just her sisters. But with answers comes danger and that is where Sheriff Colt becomes more than just a brother of one of the victims. With every turn of the page Law Man and Chaos as well as danger gets closer. The reader is taken on a wild ride to finding truth. This story will make your heart race while at the same time making it swoon.

I loved everything about this book, it had everything I love in a book. From suspense, romance, murder, and much more. Colt Brooks may be the grumpiest sheriff, but deep down he is a golden retriever.

All The Missing Piece captivated me with its heartfelt exploration of grief, resilience, and unexpected love. What truly struck me was the dynamic between Ridley and Sheriff Colt Brooks. Their initial clash brims with tension, but beneath Colt’s gruff exterior lies a man who understands the weight of tragedy. As they navigate the unfolding mystery, their relationship evolves into a beautiful blend of trust and vulnerability. I adored how their banter masked deeper emotions, making their connection feel all the more authentic. The emotional depth woven throughout the narrative left me reflecting on my own experiences with loss and healing. The author masterfully balances suspense with tender moments, allowing me to feel every triumph and setback alongside the characters. Overall, this book is a poignant reminder that sometimes love finds us in the unlikeliest of situations, making this journey unforgettable. I couldn’t recommend this story enough for anyone seeking a blend of heart and thrill.

This book was so good, from the mystery, to the romance, oh and I love some good towns people. There is not much I would change about this book at all, I was not a love with the little plot of friends with benefits, but also I don’t really like that in any book, but it’s ok because you can tell they are both lying thought there teeth about it not being serious 😂

I don't know where to begin. Well, it began in tears and ended in tears. I was not at all prepared for the journey of this book. I already had this on kindle pre order but went ahead and pre order the physical book trophy as well.

Ridley (love the freaking name) is a true crime podcaster out to help families that didn't get closure. While trying so solve a mystery she busts one wide open and the ripple effect takes out the whole town of Shady Cove.

Colt, small town sheriff, immediately hates Ridley due to town member, Celia, trying to break into Ridley's van due her thinking the cat is overheating 🤣 his grumpy attitude is not welcoming and Ridley is instantly irritated that he dislikes her for no fault of her own.

The two battle, not literally, until they have a moment of clarity and realize they can help each other and get more accomplished.

The rest of the book, oh dang. I was hooked from the begining but could not put it down after about 60%, I had to know the ending. I had so many theories that I had to know how it ended.

These two characters were developed so well I felt every emotion both of them had that I was in tears multiple times. I felt their happiness, sadness and joy.

I was invested in each character both main and side and was rooting for everyone by the end of the story.

I was torn that this was a standalone because I want to know each and every future for the characters in the end.

This is a must read from Catherine 💜

How gorgeous this is cover
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When Catherine said run to NetGalley to read this book early I ran and read it in one sitting !!
4.5
2.5
This book was just everything the tension, the banter everything you expect in a Catherine cowles book and more
once again I guessed the bad buy wrong but one day I will guess it right
I loved colts and Ridley's relationship so much and how they both overcame everything together

Thank you to Catherine Cowles, Sourcebooks, and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Catherine Cowles blew it absolutely out of the park for her first traditionally published book! This book was everything I could have wanted and more! All The Missing Pieces of officially in my top 5 of Catherine Cowles books ever. Ridley was such a different FMC than previous CC girls and I absolutely loved her. Her enthusiasm, spirit and fight was really refreshing. I thought the way she was developed was so unique and I l loved watching her grow. Colt was perfect. He was nuanced and complex and haunted; all the things I love about my CC men. His relationship with his sister hit me right in the heart. I loved how protective and loving he was to everyone in his life. Ridley and Colt were explosive together in every sense of the word. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the true crime elements and how everything played out. The twist totally got me and I thought it was so well thought out. All the freaking stars. Catherine Cowles continues to be one of my all time favorite authors!

I am a huge Catherine Cowles fan and am sad to admit this wasn’t a stand from her. While I still loved reading it and enjoyed the mystery it fell a little more flat for me than I’d hoped.

Her writing is formulaic in the best way, and I usually really love the comfort and ease of that but this book felt like characters and the overall feel of the couples tension were almost being recycled in a way that I don’t usually feel with her other stories.

On the very positive side Catherine is a prolific writer and her experience and expertise really shine in this story. Her dialogue and the way she is able to make me so suspicious of every single person in the story is incredible.

Very excited to see where this series goes and how the towns story evolves!

Catherine Cowles, we are not worthy!! You are THE Queen of romantic suspence. I don't know how you keep doing it, and why I can never guess who the culprit is! I love a good true crime podcast, so this grabbed me so fast. Truthfully, I went into this completely blind. As soon as I seen netgalley was allowing the first 250 people to "read now" I ran and grabbed. If Catherine writes it, i'm reading it. So imagine my surprise, an avid true crime podcaster listener when I started reading.
Ridley just took a piece of me. She was such a light with a truly tragic past. I am no stranger to grief, so I felt it in my bones when she was living for her and her sister.
This was a enemies to lover masterpiece!!

If you like:
-enemies to lovers
-slow burn
-small town
-true crime podcasts
-grumpy x sunshine

Thank you @catherinecowles and @netgalley for allowing me to read this beauty in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Colt & Ridley’s story is a new favorite. I love a good grumpy/sunshine, and Colt is now one of my favorite grumpy grumps! If you want a great romantic suspense that will keep you guessing until the end – this one right here!! All the stars!

Stars: 5/5
Spice: 2/5

It’s been 5 years since Ridley’s twin sister disappeared, and now she’s focused that pain into a mission to help other families. But when that mission brings her to Colt’s town, the last thing he wants is for her to stir up the past.

Catherine has absolutely outdone herself with Colt & Ridley’s story! It started off with her signature devastating prologue – and I was so hooked, as always! I absolutely loved how Ridley was a woman on a mission. And knowing her sister disappeared without a trace, who could blame her? Seeing her determination to keep going even when it’s the last thing Colt wants her to do – loved it! Seeing what led to Colt being the grumpy grump he is absolutely broke my heart. This was a slow burn, and I am all for it. The side characters were hilarious. Tater, the three-legged cat, was a character herself. I just cannot say enough good things about this book! Highly recommend!

Thank you, Catherine, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and NetGalley, for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Catherine Cowles is a master of romantic suspense! This book kept me guessing all the way until the end!

There’s not much I like more than small town romantic suspense from Catherine Cowles!

This brings us Ridley and Colt’s story, which is a complete standalone. Ridley travels the country in her van, making a true crime podcast when she rolls into town to investigate a cold case that’s very close to Colt’s heart. He doesn’t appreciate her stirring up trouble in his town and reopening old wounds.

They started off very antagonistically which I love. I also love when opposites attract, so the straightlaced sheriff MMC facing off with (and eventually living with) the free wheeling FMC was a lot of fun.

The mystery kept me guessing and I did not figure out who the “bad guy(s)” is/were in advance, which is the best.

I loved it!

If there’s one thing Catherine Cowles knows how to do, it’s write a sizzling romantic suspense! This book is full of tension, intrigue, and sweet romance making it the perfect read to start off 2025!