Just when I think Catherine’s books can’t get any better she goes and out does herself again! This book had me hooked from the prologue. It is full of mystery and suspense that had me guessing the whole way through…and of course all of my guesses were wrong! I loved both Colt and Ridley. Their characters were likable and relatable. The plot is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. It kept me engaged and needed to know all the answers. I loved that Ridley was a true crime podcaster and Colt was the small town sheriff. It added the perfect amount of tension between them. It is a bit of a slow burn but when things heat up they are pure fire! And of course this author always brings the emotions and makes me cry and I definitely did with this one. This is seriously one of the best books I’ve read and will live rent free in my brain for a long time to come!

I did a full immersion read with this book and listened to the audio while following along with the ebook. Sebastian York and Andi Arndt did an amazing job of bringing the characters and story to life for me. The audio was pure perfection and I highly recommend it!

I've been a fan of Catherine for a while and this book only increased my love for her books! I love the podcast episode, the fact that there were technically multiple mysteries, the tension between Ridley and Colt that transformed into a deep trust in one another..it was all so good! It was also PHENOMENAL on audio so I highly recommend listening to this one!

This felt like watching a criminal minds episode, only add in Catherine's sprinkle of magic to make you fall in love with not only her main characters but all the side characters aswell and you've got yourself a 5 star murder mystery romance.
Catherine alwasy excels at romantic suspense but I loved the true crime podcaster angle.
Ans of course I am always a sucker for a Sherrif.

🎧Dual Narration performance was amazing, massive well done to the narrators , I'm always amazed at how the different characters are always so distinctive.

This book is the perfect balance between heart and Heat, the chemistry of this couple is off the charts.

Would recommend for anyone who loves
🔎Murder Mystery
🔎Forced proximity
🔎Small town
🔎Grumpy/ Sunshine

This book was INCREDIBLE!! Catherine never fails to impress me! I once again didn’t guess the bad guy. This book had me sobbing! The characters were so well written! I’m so grateful I was able to read an arc of this book. Chaos + Lawman will forever be on my mind! I’m obsessed with them!

I thought this was going to be more of a romance than a kind of emotional mystery. I gave it to 35% but it’s a bit too heavy. It’s probably not for me at this time. The audiobook actor was great!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was an amazing start to a new series by Catherine Cowles. Ridley comes in to a small town ran by Colter Brooks to continue her next story of her true crime podcast. She arrives to study the kidnapping of a young woman, Emerson, who ends up being Colter’s sister. The plot twist, her idea that her sister was also kidnapped by the same individual. Her and Colter team up to find the serial killer, with a little FWB love along the way. They grow closer, Emerson decides to go on her podcast, and then Ridley is gone.

There’s just something about how Catherine ties all the loose ends up into a nice and tidy bow that blows me away. For the first time, I had the idea of who it was early on, and proven right, but I was still even more disgusted knowing the full backstory.

gosh, I can’t wait to see where this series goes. As always, I’m so sad it’s over.

All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles - REVIEW

If Catherine has no readers then I'm de@d, okay? I'll be outside in the cold begging for scraps of her writing for as long as I live. She bamboozles me every single time about who the Bad Guy™️ is and I love her for that. The audio was great! Sebastian and Andi did a fantastic job, I love them as a pair and need more books with them as the MMC and FMC.

This audio was so well done, Andi Arndt and Sebastian York were phenomenal 👏🏻

Ridley is a podcaster, who starts trying to solve missing persons cases after her twin sister vanishes one night. She goes to stay in a small town where she believes the first victim in this string of incidents began. She quickly meets the Sheriff, and despite a rocky start, they can’t help but need each other.

I really enjoyed this story! From the beginning, the suspense starts and the story unfolded so well.

Read if you love
-podcasts (although the actual podcast script is not an element)
-spicy thrillers
-cold cases
-romantic suspense
-strong willed characters

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my ALC! pub date 01.07.25

🎙️𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞
🚨 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨
☀️ 𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲/𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞
🐈‍⬛ 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭
🏡 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞
💔 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬-𝐭𝐨-𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

Another fantastic book by Catherine Cowles (not that I am surprised in the slightest). I absolutely loved everything about this book. I loved Colt and his grumpy attitude, Ridley and her determination, Tater the three legged cat and her tooth hugs, Bowser and his laziness and of course the plot. I would 100% be a subscriber to Ridley’s true crime podcast trying to solve all these crimes right along with her.

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook while also reading the ebook. I felt so immersed in the story.
I am already looking forward to taking a trip back to Shady Cove!

Thank you to Catherine Cowles, Dreamscape Media and Bloom/Sourcebooks for the ARC and ALC

True crime podcast vibes meet small-town grumpy sunshine in All the Missing Pieces, and let me tell you—it’s the perfect mix of suspense and sizzle! Ridley is all heart and hope, while Colter is the definition of broody, protective goodness. Together, they dive headfirst into a mystery that kept me guessing, with just enough edge-of-your-seat moments to balance the heat between them.

What really hooked me was how both Ridley and Colter are dealing with their own traumas. Their emotional baggage feels so real and raw, making their connection that much more rewarding. But the big question is—can they risk opening up their hearts again when the weight of more loss looms over them? Watching them navigate that push and pull of fear versus hope is what truly makes this story shine.

The suspense is solid, the romance burns slow before it ignites, and the chemistry? Off the charts. The only reason this isn’t a full 5 stars for me is that I wanted a little more from the resolution of the mystery. Still, it’s an unforgettable read that had my heart racing for all the reasons. If you love small-town settings, swoony-but-damaged heroes, and heroines who just won’t quit, you’re going to adore this one. Catherine Cowles knows how to deliver!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5 Stars)
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

This book was so addictive! I loved the mystery, and the romance was top tier (as always!). The narrators did a fantastic job bringing Ridley and Colt to life. I absolutely loved this book!

omg i think this is my new favorite catherine cowles book!! it has everything i always love from catherine in it like small town, suspense, swoon worthy mmcs, strong fmcs and more. but this one had an extra added element to the plot that i absolutely loved! ridley is a true crime podcaster and it made learning about the case and the building suspense so much more fun and intense! i seriously could not put this one down!

here’s what i loved:
🚐 catherine’s prologues always make me so weepy
🗝️ shady cove has all the best small town vibes
🚐 bessie!! ridley’s van is perfect
🗝️ ridley is so passionate about what she does and i love that she actually helps people and cares about them and the way she delivers their stories on her podcast
🚐 TATER!!! name a cuter three-legged cat who gives tooth hugs
🗝️ already in love with colt, the dislike/enemies to lover vibes are already feeling strong
🚐 the true crime podcast ridley runs “sounds like serial” is such a fun and unique element to the story, you could tell catherine did her research on that aspect and it felt like i was one of her subscribers listening in
🗝️ the suspense element is strong in this one and i was on the edge of my seat trying to piece everything together and solving the crime
🚐 when colt starts getting protective of ridley😮‍💨
🗝️ loved seeing how respectful ridley is of emerson’s trauma and so gentle with building that relationship
🚐 all the podcast interviews were so fun, i truly felt like i was in ridley’s head trying to solve everything
🗝️ that one lake scene!!!
🚐 the whole time i thought i had it figured out and let me tell you, i was wrong!! i love when catherine stumps me!!
🗝️ my heart was racing at the end but i was so happy to see everything play out the way it did and that true closure was found
🚐 colt & ridley shared such a deep connection and i loved getting to witness them grow closer and bond over that undeniable chemistry

overall, i think it’s cleared how much i loved this book! catherine stumped me once again but it was SO much fun being along for the ride. i wish this wasn’t a stand-alone because i really love these characters and this storyline

i listened to the audio for this one and obviously it was phenomenal! both narrators did such a fantastic job of adding so much emotion into their voices and making me really feel the fear and suspense that they were experiencing. the podcast aspect was so fun to hear via audio cause i truly did feel like a fan listening to her show. i would 10000% recommend the audio for this one

Another banger from Catherine Cowles. 10/10. Chef’s kiss. Catherine, come ‘ere so I can give you a big forehead smooch. I am obsessed. Beginning of 2024, I hadn’t read anything by Catherine Cowles, 2025 will be the year I read her entire back catalogue because she has made a fan out of me!!!

The tension between Ridley and Colter was literally sizzling out my headphones. The understanding they have for each other and the way they literally fit together perfectly is insane. The side characters were so good and the pets. I love them!! The twist??? I did not see it coming at all because what in the heck?! So so good. I love love love Chaos and Law Man so much!!!

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!

Damn that was so good, I loved it! I am a big fan of true crime and romantic suspense, so I was already sold on this book, but it completely exceeded my expectations. The intrigue was well constructed, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had whiplash from all the twists and turns!

To top it off, I absolutely adored the characters. The relationship development was so well done, and there were so many emotional moments woven into the story. The author did such an amazing job incorporating those elements, making the book even more impactful. And the ending? Yeah, my jaw was on the freaking floor. Plus the narrators did such a good job, I really loved it it added a really interesting touch to the book.

This was my first book by this author, and it definitely won’t be my last. So excited to read more of her work!

Thank you so much Dreamscape Media and Netgalley, these honest opinions are my own. OMG! I get the hype with her books! This is my dream book. It has everything I love. I want the romance. I want the suspense. I want the Whodunnit! I need the plot. This gives you all of that and more. I did not see the twist coming. It starts of immediately with a huge bang.

This story had me captivated from the very first page. The connection between twins is so strong. I knew this was going to be a lot to take in. The angst at the beginning between the FMC and MMC hit so good. Ridley is such a female and I loved every second of following her journey. She really never gave up on her mission. It did not matter who stood in her way. All the while she was so caring and compassionate. Her first run in with the sheriff I knew the chemistry was going to be explosive. They are just both so vigorous. The first time they met I was literally cracking up. Both of their pasts still impacts their present and they have no idea how much they actually have in common. I loved watching every second of this relationship unfold.

Colt is set in his ways and is hard to crack but like I said, Riley is a force to be reckoned with. Colt's development in the story was so beautiful and truly worth reading. His love for his family is also overwhelming and just brilliantly done. I hope to read more of this series sooner rather than later.

I felt these narrators were fantastic and drastically brought this story to life!

QUOTES

~ That was before I was reminded of the good in people. That pain didn't always change us for the worse. It could change us for the better too.

Tropes:
🎙️True Crime Podcaster FMM
🚓Sheriff MMC
🎙️Romance Suspense
🚓Force Proximity
🎙️Enemies to Lovers
🚓Grumpy Sunshine
🎙️Small Town Romance


No spoilers here:
I devoured this book(audio). I really enjoyed it. Best one yet from CC. I found the story to be so intriguing and hard to stop listening/ reading. Basically a True crime(love story) with some suspense.
The FMC (Ridley) is a true crime podcaster junkie
The MMC (Colt) is a Law Enforcement (Sheriff)

An Easy Read.
Rating it: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Totally Recommend it!! Specially if you like True Crime Or Podcast.

Thank you!! NetGalley, Catherine Cowles and Dreamscape Media and Valentine pr. for the opportunity to be An ALC listener and Reader

✨ALC Review✨

I was going back and forth between a 4.5 and 5 stars for this. I settled on 5 and you want to know why? Because Catherine's writing is just too good, I pictured this being as a movie the whole time, and I DID NOT GUESS WHO FREAKING DID IT YET AGAIN!!!!

I love how this felt like a Catherine Cowles book but newer, fresher, and different. I love how she writes romantic suspense. I feel like we get a little darker than what we're used to from her and I loved it!

The plot of this? LOVE. The characters? LOVE. The twist? LOVEEEDD.

Ridley is a spitfire. She lost her twin sister, her best friend. All she wants is closure and to give justice to other victims and their families. She's sarcastic and funny and such a strong FMC. I loved her personality and I loved her determination.

Colt is a broody and gruff man. He's living with regrets of the past and has a hard shell. But is he a hard ass or just a caring and loving man? He will do anything for those he loves and I loved seeing Ridley chip away at his walls. I loved his character. I loved that every time he was being a jerk someone would correct him and he's be all "yeah okay, you're right". He's a softy at heart.

I loved their chemistry and I lovedddd their banter. Catherine always writes good banter. I do wish we had a little more of them coming together and that development of their relationship. I wanted a little more from them. But we do have a solid romance and it's written well and I was entertained sooooo there's my 5.

WHODUNNIT? WELL I DID NOT GUESS IT, ONCE AGAIN! I kept going for the least obvious and somehow, I WAS WRONG. I don't know how Catherine does it but she's messing with us all. It's a mind game she's playing at this point. I think I've guess 1 time out of what, 10? SOLID MYSTERY WRITER.

I really loved Emerson & Trey so like, are we gonna get a story for them????

I did feel like some characters disappeared a time or two which kind of threw me off but nothing to deter me from loving this.

Overall, I am not surprised in the slightest that I really enjoyed this. I loved the humor. I loved the cat, Tator messing with Colt. I loved the aesthetics, especially that cover. I loved the mystery. I loved the closure. I really did enjoy this listen!

Also, first time doing an audio on one of Catherine's books and I'm not mad about it!

Thank you so much to Catherine Cowles for the ALC copy!!

I loved the mystery in this book, I was suspecting everyone.
This book hooked my interest from the beginning and it was fantastic to read and listen to - the audiobook is perfect, I love the narrators.
The story is funny and heartwarming, I was so enthralled by the small town and its people and by all the drama and mystery.
It was very well done, there were some characters but every one of them was added to the book in a way that made perfect sense and it was not overdone, so for me that was one more reason to love this book. Not only that but I was able to fall in love with side characters: Emerson and Trey.

I must confess - I didn't see it coming - I was doubting everyone but I honestly didn't gess who was behind the mystery, and this was a plus for me because I love being surprised.

And the ROMANCE... I loved Ridley and Colt so much and their push and pull, their sarcasm together. They become enemies with benefits 🤣🤣
I absolutely want to be Ridley when I grow up, she is such a positive person and optimist and so lovely.

He calls her Chaos and she calls him Law Men *swoon*.

There are "my girl" moments *to die for*

If all this is not reason enough there are funny dogs and cats 🐕🐈

this review will contain spoilers.

This book was definitely fun. similar vibes to Listen for the Lie. I am loving the podcasting angles with some of these books. I do think some of the spice was only added to say it had spice, but the characters were likable and real. The narrating was done really well. I finished this book in two days when audio books usually take me a week. overall such a fun book. I loved it.

I plan to share this book with my instagram audience on Jan 7th, 2025.