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Another winner from Catherine. True crime podcaster, small town & no one does romantic suspense like Catherine Cowles. Loved this one!!

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Miss Cowles never fails to amaze me, her stories mixed with heart pounding suspense keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time, as always. I loved the romance, the connection, EVERYTHING!!!

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Catherine Cowles is a must read author for me and she did NOT disappoint. All the missing pieces is a small town romance between a town sheriff and true crime podcaster searching for the truth, but what happens when the sparks between them could start a wildfire•• Catherine's books are always the perfect combination of suspense and romance and ATMP is no exception

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This book was absolutely everything! Catherine Cowles never ceases to amaze me with her ability to craft some of the most emotional stories while on the edge of suspense. A new favorite for sure!

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This was my first ever romantic suspense read and it did not disappoint. I loved the storyline, plot, and character development. It was so unique and I can't wait to read more from this author

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Catherine Cowles is my ride or die author and I’ll read anything that she publishes. With this book I truly thought I had it all figured out and bam I was totally wrong again. Truly an amazing book if you like a little tastes of suspense with your romance.

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Ridley doesn’t let her the loss of her sister break her. No she channels it into a career of true crime podcasting in an effort to solve other people’s mysteries and also hopefully bring her closer to finding out what really happened to her sister.

Unfortunately not everyone believes her motives are pure especially because she doesn’t advertise her history. When Sheriff Colt learns there’s a podcaster in town he figures she’s just another fame hungry monster looking to capitalize off the towns tragedy. But when it becomes clear that the monster she’s been hunting might have gotten up to her, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.

This is hands down the best Catherine Cowles book to date. I’m not a true crime podcast listener myself but I was deeply invested in Ridley’s story and her pain. She’s such a smart cookie and I was endlessly impressed by her hunches and her bravado.

I did not see the villain reveal coming. I was flat out stunned to be honest. That’s one thing I love about Catherine’s books is that you think you know but then she pulls the rug out from under you. It keeps me coming back release after release. If you haven’t picked up one of her books yet this is a complete standalone and would be the perfect place to start.

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I loved this book. There was just about everything you could ask for in this one. From humor to those spicy scenes. It is a grumpy sunshine touch her and die trope. I loved that the spicy scenes were not rushed into. There was the proper amount of work and build up put into it so that when the clothes finally came flying off I was more then ready for that action.
This was actually a who done it that I did not see coming which is a rarity and made it even better. Perfect to get you out of that book slump.

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I had a lot of big feelings after reading this masterpiece. The characters jump off the page. The storyline reeled me in, and the romance owned my heart. Overall it was a flawless read!

This author has also been my go to for romantic suspense, but she’s leveled up with this release. I truly hope she returns to this world of broken characters soon!

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My fault for not realizing that the MMC was a sheriff before requesting this. This one didn't strike the right balance of mystery and romance that I'm looking for in my romantic suspense reads.

Thanks to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for my ARC.

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Love love love this book! It had the right amount of suspense, romance, and humor. The cast of side characters (found family) were also adorable.

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Ridley Sawyer lost one of the most important people in her life. And now she spends her time traveling the country as a true crime podcaster to help others find closure after tragedy. And, maybe to help solve her sister's disappearance. She arrives in Shady Cove and thinks this might be her big break because this might be the town where the criminal began his spree. All she needs to do is make friends with the townspeople, work with the handsome but unwelcoming sheriff and avoid the danger that follows her to town.

All the Missing Pieces is an interesting romantic suspense and will be great for readers who like a healthy dose of romance in their suspense. The relationship between Ridley and Colt takes center stage but the mystery is a nice, if simple, who dunnit. There is a heartwarming cast of small town characters that round out the narrative. An enjoyable and entertaining read.

3.5 stars

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My favorite book of the year so far! Catherine Cowles knocks it out of the park with her newest standalone from Shady Cove, All the Missing Pieces, a gripping romantic suspense that blends mystery and heart. Ridley Sawyer, a true crime podcaster haunted by her sister's disappearance, arrives in Shady Cove to investigate a cold case, clashing with Sheriff Colt Brooks. Their slow-burn romance, sparked by witty banter and shared pain, is as compelling as the twist-filled mystery. Cowles excels at crafting relatable characters and a vivid small-town setting. The emotional depth and thrilling climax make this a standout. A must-read for all the true crime girlies- 5 stars!

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I absolutely love romantic suspense and the way Catherine writes them! The thriller vibes were great in this book and really kept me on my toes, I loved it!

I started with podcasts before getting into audiobooks, which made me really love the true crime podcast aspect of this book. I actually wish we would’ve got more of the podcast! Ridley, a true crime podcaster, was down to earth, strong and fierce. Colt, the town sheriff, was grumpy, overly protective and broodingly sexy.

My fave: Tater the three legged cat & her tooth hugs

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Catherine has done it again! This book was filled with everything you can expect from her small town romances and more from the spicy scenes to the suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend giving this book a read!

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Five stars. Incredible. Full review on goodreads and instagram. Catherine never fails to impress me with her story telling

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If you’re looking for a book that delivers sizzling chemistry, sharp banter, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, All the Missing Pieces by @catherinecowlesauthor needs to be on your TBR.

Ridley is the kind of heroine you instantly root for—strong, witty, and independent—while Colt is the perfect mix of broody and charming, a man with hidden layers that will steal your heart. Their banter is pure magic. It’s electric, entertaining, and laced with just the right amount of vulnerability to make their connection unforgettable.

But this isn’t just a romance. The suspense is masterfully done, pulling you into a mystery full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page.

This one has it all—romance, tension, and a mystery that won’t let go.

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this book was everything I need and more! Ridley and Colt were everything and I loved their relationship so fricking much!

I loved their residents of Shady Cove too and just how protective they are of their own 🥲

I can’t forgot Tater either! I would die for that cat…literally 😌

I would also like to point out that I was wrong ONCE AGAIN on who done it 🫠🤣

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I really liked this book ! Suspenseful and surprising. I’m not big fan of small town romances but I decided to give it a go ! Catherine in new author for me but I might be coming back more into her universe. I loved storytelling and how authors leaded this romance . Fabulous narration, Must read alert

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Now I have a serious book hangover. Like...how do I find another book after this one? It had all the feels...you'll laugh...you'll cry. If you love true crime podcasts then you NEED to check out this new romantic suspense!

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