Thank you so much NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me access to this ALC!
This was my first Catherine Cowles' books and it won't be my last!
All the Missing Pieces will be released on Jan 7th. Ridley Sawyer, a true crime podcaster, channels her grief over her twin sister's disappearance into solving cold cases across the country. When her latest case brings her to Sheriff Colter Brooks' town, sparks fly as their clashing priorities collide. But as danger closes in, their uneasy alliance deepens, uncovering not just deadly truths but also an undeniable connection.
Absolutely loved this story! The twist completely caught me off guard, and the love story was beautifully written. The duet narration truly brought it to life—each voice actor captured the characters' emotions so perfectly that it felt like I was right there with them. It was such an immersive experience!

A fun romantic suspense. I felt like the killer was kind of meh. I loved being able to see lots of the community members.

Give me all the Chaos! All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles was an emotional, small-town suspenseful romance that took my heart on a whirlwind of a ride. I was not fully prepared for the heartache and healing I was in for, but Catherine’s beautiful words always soothe the soul (after I shed a few tears). Ridley and Colt’s journey to HEA was full of risk, danger, tension, secrets, and love, and once I started this book, I could not stop listening.

Andi Arndt and Sebastian York perform this audiobook in dual narration. Both narrators fully embodied their characters to the fullest. Andi’s soft, melodic voice conveyed Ridley’s persistence, drive, and passion, which at times were reckless and endearing. Sebastian captured Colt’s grumpy, guarded exterior which made him hard to love at first. However, when Sebastian’s performance peeled back Colt’s emotional, guarded layers he was so easy to love. Both narrators presented the slow-burn chemistry between Ridley and Colt that simmered and then quickly became undeniable.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small-town suspenseful romance with a broody sheriff, a feisty passionate true crime podcaster, a purrfect cat, danger, cold cases, secrets about the past, gossip, speaking your truth, slow burn steam, a heart-racing climax, and a HEA that will piece your heart back together, then you will love Ridley and Colt’s story. I always look forward to more from Catherine Cowles.

Colt, you helped me find all the missing pieces. Even the ones I didn't realize I needed."

This BOOK! I’ve said in ever review I’ve made for a Catherine book that the balance between mystery, suspense and romance is so well done and this book Is no exception! We get enemies to lovers, and my personal favorite: TRUE CRIME!

'I'm going to find you, Avs. I promise." No matter how many interfering sheriffs got in my way. No matter what accusations they threw at me. I would find my sister, my twin. Whatever it took.

Colt & Tidley both have such heartbreaking famil ystories and where Colt is grumpy and reserved to protect his sister from future hurting, Ridley is still hunting the killer of her sister. The two joining up (begrudgingly) was done perfectly and I just loved it! How C.C. revealed all the characters backgrounds and how it was incorporated into the crimes C/R are trying to solve kept me sooo invested! AND WHO IS THE VILLIAN?! Annoyed to say per usual I didn’t guess correctly 😂

"You never found her."
"No. And trust me, I've tried. I'm still trying. But in the meantime, I'm also trying to help others. I'm not always successful. Life doesn't guarantee grand movie endings. But every once in a while we get one. We put the bad guys away so they can't hurt anyone else. That's what I'm trying to do."

💜Enemies to Lovers
🩷True Crime Podcaster FMC & Sheriff MMC
💙Small Town
🩷 Forced Proximity
💜 Both MCs with hurt backgrounds

"I won't say it's easy. Battle it every single day. Gratitude is a choice. Just like looking for the sun."
"Looking for the sun..." he parroted.
"Sometimes it's finding those actual rays. Just looking up, closing my eyes, and remembering it's still there. Every day it rises. Sometimes it's looking for those glimmers of light elsewhere. The amazing hazelnut latte I got from Ezra. The kindness Trey showed to me when I needed it. The run that reminded me I'm still here and breathing. Those glimmers are all around us; you just have to open your eyes and truly see.”

If this quote didn’t make you want Trey and Emerson’s book, you’re wrong. 🖤
"Are they...?"
"I'm not sure. But they watch each other. Sometimes I swear they orbit one another as if the other is the sun."

Final Dating: 4.5⭐️, 2.75🌶️

Thank you NetGalley and Dreanmscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is the first installment to a new series by Catherine Cowles. And, Boy Is it fantastic! I will definitely be looking for more "Chaos" and "Lawman". This is one of the best starts to a series I've read in a long time. Read it!!!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

All the Missing Pieces is the first book in the Shady Cove Series by Catherine Cowles. Catherine Cowles is a new to me author. I absolutely loved this book and was thrilled to see she has other books and series available.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Catherine Cowles for providing me with advanced access to the audiobook. The narration by Andi Arnd and Sebastian York was fantastic—they did an amazing job!

Publication Date- January 7, 2025
#AlltheMissingPieces #NetGalley.

Catherine Cowles has completely outdone herself with All The Missing Pieces! This book is an absolute masterpiece and, in my opinion, her best work yet. From the moment I picked it up, I was hooked by the perfect blend of heart pounding suspense, swoon worthy romance, and deeply emotional storytelling.

The premise is irresistible: a true crime podcaster, Ridley Sawyer, teaming up with a broody small town sheriff, Colter Brooks, to solve a murder mystery. Their relationship starts off on the wrong foot, with tension and mutual distrust crackling between them, but watching their connection grow was nothing short of magical. The chemistry between Ridley and Colt is off the charts, and their banter is pure gold.

Ridley’s fierce determination and heartbreaking vulnerability made her a heroine I couldn’t help but root for. Her journey, shaped by the disappearance of her twin sister, adds layers of depth to the story. And Colt? Oh, Colt. The broody, gruff sheriff with a soft side melted my heart. His protectiveness, especially as the danger amps up, made him the ultimate romantic hero.

Catherine Cowles proves yet again that she is the queen of romantic suspense. The plot is perfectly paced, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The emotional stakes are high, the romance is beautifully written, and the small-town setting adds a cozy yet suspenseful vibe that’s impossible to resist.

The supporting characters, from Colt’s loyal dog, to Tater the three legged cat, to the quirky townspeople, added so much charm to the story. And the resolution of not one, but TWO cold cases? Absolutely satisfying and Catherine always executes the reveal so well and I can never guess who did it!

All The Missing Pieces isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. It’s about healing, hope, and finding the courage to trust again. If you’re a fan of romantic suspense, or if you love stories with characters who feel like real people, this one is an absolute must read. Catherine Cowles, take a bow—you’ve delivered a true gem!

Thank you to NetGalley, Catherine Cowles, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this book!

“All the Missing Pieces” is the first book in the Shady Cove series by Catherine Cowles.
Publication date is 7 January 2025

I devoured this audiobook in less than 24 hours.
The main characters are Riley, a true crime podcaster and Colt, the grumpy sheriff from Shady Cove.

The story is a perfect combination between romance and suspense that keeps you hooked. From the beginning I knew this would be a 5 ⭐️ read.

The narrators Andi Arndt and Sebastian York play the part of the sunshine and grumpy characters to perfection. It was a pleasure listening to them bringing the story to life.

There are many things that I liked about the book, from the writing, the smart plotting and suspense to the banter between the main characters, their relationship development and finally the unexpected conclusion. Also there are adorable pets, including a three legged cat that gives “tooth kisses” 😘 , great side characters and emotional moments.

This became one of my favorite books from this year.

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the ALC.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

oh catherine cowles the woman that you are!!!!

i absolutely loved this book just reading it, but the audio made it 10x better!! i binged the entire thing yesterday afternoon and just could not get enough of colt & ridley once more.

CC has always been one of my favorite suspenseful romance authors, i think she is absolutely phenomenal at creating all sorts of scenarios that have you guessing the entire time what in the hell is happening, with this one the twist at the end absolutely knocked me on my ass lol my jaw was on the FLOOOOOR.

i really enjoyed the concept of this book, this is my first book where a MC is a true crime podcaster and it was super fun, i liked that she had a really big stake in her career and one hell of a reason for doing what she does. i have been a big true crime person since i was around 12, forensics really caught my intrigue back then so naturally i became a listener of tc podcasts and i feel like you can definitely tell who is in it for the weird or wrong reason and who is genuinely doing this to help others. so for ridley to be super passionate in the way that she was i loveeeeed

this was a phenomenal grumpy x sunshine, colt was such a fucking asshole lol and all ridley gave him was sassy cheer and killed him with kindness, it made their interactions a ton of fun!!

im so excited to see where this series will go, i think its off to one hell of a start 🤠

Oh-em-gee, this book was like, totally amazing! Imagine a spicy grumpy-sunshine vibe mixed with edge-of-your-seat suspense, and you’ve got a winner, babe. From the second the fiery podcaster and the broody sheriff locked horns, I was living for the drama, the tension, and those electric moments where you just know something big is about to go down.

The main girl? Absolute queen vibes. She's all heart and fire, chasing the truth with her true crime podcast while dealing with her own past. And the sheriff? Ugh, he’s gruff but has layers, ya know? Watching these two butt heads and then come together? So. Freaking. Satisfying. Not to mention, the twist in the mystery totally blew my mind—I did not see that coming! Like, jaw on the floor, sis.

Also, the small-town vibes? LOVE. The side characters were fab, and I was obsessed with the sheriff’s adorable pupper (low-key the star, not gonna lie). Everything about this story just worked—the romance, the suspense, the feels—it was all so on point. If this is how the series starts, then sign me up for all the Shady Cove books, stat! Five shiny stars for this absolute gem. ✨

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion!

This book didn’t do it for me. I wanted a little bit more thrill, but I really liked the overall concept. I am used to reading a bit more scary/thrillers so I should not have expected this out of it. Felt a bit YA at times

I've loved Catherine Cowles' books for a while now, so I was so excited to read her first traditionally published one. It did not disappoint! I love the way she seamlessly blends romance, mystery and suspense. I hope this is the start of a new series for her because I can't wait to read more.