10/10. A million stars. Catherine Cowles never fails to have me on the edge of my seat!! I always think I know exactly who is going to be the bad guy and I am wrong every single time.

“𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎𝑜𝓃𝑒’𝓈 𝓅𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝒾𝓈 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉. 𝒯𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓉𝑒𝓈. 𝒴𝑜𝓊’𝓁𝓁 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊’𝓇𝑒 𝓂𝑒𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝑜.”

“𝐿𝑜𝓈𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒽𝓊𝓇𝓉 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝒾𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇, 𝑜𝓇 𝒾𝓉 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓇𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓂𝓊𝒸𝒽 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒.”

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: OH MY PLOT TWIST QUEEN!!!!

I absolutely devoured this book! Definitely my new favorite Cat book, keeping me on edge from beginning to end! I was rooting for Ridley to not only discover the truth about what happened to Avery, but also to find a safe place to call home. Colt is my new book boyfriend, his love and care had me swooning. Ridley and colter complimented each other so well and their connection was July beautiful! Now can we talk about that plot twist!!! I had a suspect in mind, but nooo, Ms. Cowles said “hold my glasses” and left me shocked to the core! Do not question it, run and grab this book, a must read!

P.S. The narration was chef’s kiss, highly recommend!
Also AtMP is the January book pick for @getlit.book.club! #getlitbookclub🌻

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
- true crime podcaster heroine
- sheriff hero
- grumpy/sunshine
- forced proximity
- loveable three-legged cat
- small town suspense

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Thank you Catherine Cowles and Sourcebooks for gifting me a physical arc and alc!

The description of this book reads like a thriller. Riley is a determined podcaster solving true crimes after the disappearance of her twin sister the night before their college graduation. As she tracks down the woman who may have been that monster’s first victim, she has to face off with the local Sheriff. Now, I am not the one for a thriller, but I want to me. Perhaps I have just needed a thriller mashed up with a romance.

There are plenty of twists and turns and while there are some clues to the identity of the perpetrator, it is not extremely obvious. The romance is hot and heavy. The side characters are delightful and I would love to visit this town.

I really enjoyed this book! I would have preferred if the romance drew out just a bit more but overall 4.5/5 stars! The narration is excellent with a super deep voice for the hunky Sheriff.

Thank you to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for the DLC! All opinions are my own.

I LOVED this. Sebastian York and Andi Arndt did a phenomenal job with the narration!

All the Missing Pieces follows Ridley Sawyer who travels the country covering cold cases for her true crime podcast and Colter Brooks, the sheriff of Shady Cove. The last thing Colter wants is a podcaster in town stirring up trouble but Ridley is determined not to let him get in her way. Not only is this the first case she’s covered where the victim survived, but she believes it’s linked to her twin sisters disappearance. Colter may not want her in his town but the second she’s in danger, he steps in to help.

Whew. Colt and Ridley are PERFECT together, the enemies-to-lovers vibes were immaculate. I was cracking up during their first meeting. I loved how they gradually grew closer, especially after Ridley is attacked and Colt insists she stay with him. The tension and chemistry between them was SO GOOD.

The suspense had me on the edge of my seat and once again, Catherine surprised me with the reveal. There were a few times where I thought, this is the serial killer but NOPE! I was wrong.

I know this is supposed to be a standalone but I’m hoping this isn’t the last we’ll see of Shady Cove.
This is a MUST READ if you enjoy romantic suspense and true crime podcasts!

This was so good! The audio performed by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt in duet style. It’s definitely top notch with these two! The pacing and tone, and the banter were delivered with such finesse. I would give the narration 100 stars if I could.

I’ve read almost all of Catherine Cowles’s books and I’ve loved them all. I love the small town, romantic suspense she writes but this one was exceptionally done well. The story started off tragic with the missing twin but from there the hilarious meet cute and meeting the townsfolk and the cute pets, I couldn’t put this book down. Not to mention the heroine, Ridley is a podcaster who travels the country trying to help solve cold cases. A very interesting career IMO. The grumpy town sheriff, Colt didn’t stay grumpy for too long once Ridley got into town. I love the sparks these two crested on the pages. The villain (I didn’t guess who tho til the end) was bad but got what he deserved in the end.

All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles is a gripping & astounding small town romance story involving a true crime podcaster coming to investigate an old cold case only to meet some resistance from the grumpy sheriff of said small town. I have to keep things vague because I don’t want to give away any spoilers but suffice to say, the journey this story takes is riveting, heartwrenching & healing all in one!

This is a standalone read, perfect for fellow fans or the perfect starting point for those wanting to read this author!

All the Missing Pieces continues to showcase why Catherine Cowles is one of the pillars of the romantic suspense genre. I will read & be enraptured by anything she writes!

All the Missing Pieces Is great for those looking to read…
🩷 Romantic Suspense
🩷 True Crime Podcaster x Sheriff
🩷 Small Town Romance

The combination of mystery plus romance is one of the greatest treats & when you combine that with the best small town vibes, a badass heroine, a swoony hero, humor, spice & intrigue, it creates an unputdownable story. Catherine Cowles continually writes fantastic mysterious suspense that will leave the reader guessing.

I also got to listen to the audiobook of this one & I loved it! I am always grateful for dual point of view in books & I’m super grateful for the two narrators bringing these characters to life. They were a delight to listen to! I listened at 2x & it was perfect for my ADHD brain.

If you are a fan of romance &/or mystery, I HIGHLY recommend checking out All the Missing Pieces, which is out now!

Massive thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casa & Dreamscape Media for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

Catherine never ceases to amaze me with the web she weaves in her novels. I was absolutely floored over this one. Her ability to give you the right amount of spice to suspense is incredible.

Narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York, these narrators FLAWLESSLY bring Colt and Ridley to life. I couldn't have picked a better due to voice these characters if I picked them myself. The emotions, the spice, the... Chaos. It was truly like watching a movie blindfolded 🤌🏼

While the enemies was strong with this one, it didn't take long for Colt to feel this protection over Ridley. The burn was slow but boy did it deliver. And in true CC fashion, I was on the edge of my seat THE ENTIRE TIME. Anticipating what was going to happen next and looking for any clue I could find as to who the k!ll3r could be.

SPOILER ALERT... I didn't guess correctly.

As always, all the stars. Infinite. Never ending. Just like my love for this author. 🤭

I discovered Catherine Cowles books last year and I have been hooked ever since. All the missing pieces kept me on the edge of my seat. It also had a great romance. The narrators were excellent and brought the story to life.

4.5 stars

I loved this one! When Ridley's twin sister disappeared Ridley was looking for a new purpose. So she decides to travel cross country solving cold cases for her true crime podcast. She will do anything to find justice for others. Until she has an encounter with Sheriff Colter. Colt can't stop thinking about Ridley. When her cold case starts to find traction, Colt has to step in for both their sakes.

Catherine does it again! She writes small town romantic suspense so well. This story was captivating right from the beginning and kept me intrigued the entire time. I seriously didn't want it to end. The prologue was intense and hinted to what's to come. Ridley was so cool. On top of being a true crime podcaster she was a great analytical thinker. The way her mind worked in seeing evidence in a different perspective was great to see unfold. Colt was such a broody grump. I loved his chemistry with Ridley.

Most recently I listened to the audiobook and thought it was amazing. Performed in dual by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt. They were perfect as Colt and Ridley. Sebastian conveyed Colt with a deep, gravelly tone. Andi conveyed Ridley with a delicate, but strong tone. Their moments together were funny at times and super sweet. There's a huge turning point in the story and the narration by Sebastian and Andi brought all those scenes to life. It was as if I was watching a movie play out. I tried to predict who the killer was and I was still shocked when it was revealed. I highly recommend!!

Detective Kelly reporting for duty! The mystery and suspense combined with the intense enemies to lovers romance made for the perfect match for me to fall in love with this story.⁣⁣ This prologue gave me all the anxiety, I just had that bad feeling something was going to happen, a prelude to that mystery that was about to unfold for our podcaster storyline!⁣⁣
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I loved that this story was heavy on the mystery and underlying suspense but we still got that great romantic connection and banter between Colt and Ridley. When Ridley rolls into town poking around a decades old foiled kidnapping case, it was bound to ruffle some feathers and Colt wasn’t going to let a little podcaster upend anyone’s world.⁣⁣
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“Haven’t you figured it out yet, Chaos? You’ve had me breaking all the rules from the day I met you.”⁣⁣
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And let me tell you, their hate banter was just ohhhh so good. You could feel the animosity from Colt over and over again, but underneath it all he was so protective and was trying to make up for his perceived failures from the past. He had to see Ridley for who she truly was and have others shove it in his face that she wasn’t the enemy and was there to be a victims advocate, a voice for those who no longer had one.⁣⁣
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“Every shield I’d reinforced with steel to keep from being hurt again, all of it was useless in the face of all that this man was.”⁣⁣
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The connection felt so natural between Colt and Ridley, as they began to work together and truly see who the other was, they had this shared connection of knowing what it was like to carry the guilt around of someone you love being hurt and still trying to live your own life. My heart broke for all they and their loved ones had endured in the face of a serial killer and the consequences it left for those left to pick up the pieces. I had so many moments of anticipation towards the end and I loved that feeling of not knowing who it would be that had done it all! Such a great standalone romance but you know I wouldn’t say not to a story about two certain someone’s, IYKYK 😉⁣⁣
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“He understood the colors I painted my world with because he spoke the language of my pain.”

I swear Catherine could hand me her grocery list and it would be a 10/10. I have never read another author who literally E V E R Y TIME draws you in immediately and doesn’t let up until the end?! I mean come ON!!! This story was so raw and the need Ridley had for solving true crime and unsolved mysteries made so much sense and my heart couldn’t help but feel for her 😩 after her twin sister goes missing and she receives no answers, she starts to look for them herself. Hosting Sounds Like Serial, the podcast where she helps solve these unsolved crimes and brings families the closure they need, such a fun take and unique spin - it felt so real too, like I wasn’t reading a fictional story but listening to someone’s life. Obsessed.

And then baby Colt. Grumpy, stubborn, sheriff Colt has absolutely no desire to let Ridley waltz in his small town stirring up trauma for his sister who was taken, but escaped in her high school years. I honestly just loved the two of them. And the side characters. Just EVERYTHING, OKAY?! I definitely think if you haven’t read a Catherine Cowles yet (which…. Are you okay?) you should ABSOLUTELY make this your first because it will hook you and you’ll be addicted like I am 🫡🙂‍↕️ that’s all

And like most Catherine Cowles I never can pick the bad guy out and this was no different because I was wayyyyy off but quite surprised with that reveal 👀👀👀

What to expect:
🎙️ True Crime Podcast
👮‍♂️ Sheriff Hero
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🐈 Three Legged Cat, Tater 🫶🏻
🏘️ Small Town Suspense
❤️‍🩹 Hurt/Comfort
😏 Enemies to Lovers
❤️‍🔥 Open Door

The narrators hit this out of the park. I really enjoyed this book on audio. Catherine has a way of drawing you in and making you second guess every single person and their intentions. Really hoping this turns into a full series. I need Emerson’s story. And really want to know Ezra more!

Thank you dreamscape media and Netgalley for the opportunity to receive this ALC in exchange if my honest opinion .

If Catherine Cowles writes it , I'm reading it . This was my first audiobook of hers and it won't be my last . I loved the narrators , the story line , the twists and turns this story offered . I didn't see it coming . I absolutely loved the found family , enemies to lovers , grumpy sunshine , small town romance with suspense ? It's everything I want in a book . Ridley - True crime podcaster who travels all over to look into missing persons & cold cases as she has a passion for them . Especially since her twin sister is a missing person of 5 years .

Colter - local proud sheriff who takes pride in protecting the people , sister went missing and was found .

When a woman knocks on his sisters door in regards to her traumatic past - how does Colter react ?

This was an incredible enemies to lovers story .

Please do yourself a favor and read this book ! Absolutely fantastic .

wowohwow this is probably one of the craziest plot twists i’ve read from catherine 😱 I was soooo far off, i’m honestly embarrassed i was about to accuse an innocent person.

enemies with benefits?? colt and ridley were perfect for each other. i loved that ridley lived for herself and she wasn’t afraid to stand her ground. i honestly loved all the side characters & of course tater too 😽

thank you so much to catherine cowles & her team for the arc!

“Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.”

Read if you like:
🎙 Romantic Suspense
🎙 Small town
🎙 Enemies to Lovers
🎙 Forced Proximity
🎙 True Crime Podcast

“Come back to me, Chaos.”

“You say the sweetest things, Law Man.”

Catherine Cowles has outdone herself with this gem! All the Missing Pieces follows Ridley, a true crime podcaster traveling the country covering cold cases. After her twin sister disappears, she strives to find justice, not only for her twin, but for others who have suffered the same fate. Enter Sherrif Colter Brooks. Our hero who knows what it’s like to have reporters descend the small town of Shady Cove. He’s not about to let a fiery podcaster stir up trouble. But, when the cold case turns hot, Colt has no choice but to step in. Suddenly Ridley and Colt are living in forced proximity, soon to discover there’s so much more to each other than a first impression. And as the truth gets closer, the suspense gets deadly..

Thoughts:

I fell head over heels for this romance! Ridley, our fiery courageous heroine. Colt, our stubborn broody hero. There’s SO much to love about this romance, but just to name a few:

▪️The tension between these two characters! Omg Chef’s Kiss 😘
▪️The atmosphere and community of Shady Cove, I adored this local cast of characters 🥰
▪️The true crime podcast elements 🎧
▪️The suspense! In true CC fashion, I was on the edge of my seat with this ending! 👀
▪️Tooth hugs by our three-legged friend Tator 😺❤️😆

From sharing their favorite whiskey, to the who did this to you moment, to their perfect nicknames for each other – Chaos x Law Man, I adored this romance. 🫶

A favorite of the year – I highly recommend All the Missing Pieces. 5 beautiful stars!

Thank you Source Books and NetGalley for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS

Catherine Cowles has delivered another outstanding romantic suspense novel, and this one might be her best yet. The story follows a determined podcaster searching for her missing sister and a small-town sheriff who initially resists her presence but finds himself drawn to her. With plenty of suspense, well-drawn characters, a rich backstory, and an engaging plot, this book is nearly impossible to put down. And if you’re an audiobook fan, you’re in for a treat—the narration is phenomenal, with the narrators bringing the characters and emotions to life in a way that makes the experience even more captivating. This is a heartfelt, memorable story that lingers long after the final chapter. All The Missing Pieces is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!

There are some thriller writers who attempt to inject romance into their work, and romance authors who try to dabble in thrillers. But Catherine Cowles has done the remarkable here - created a true romantic thriller where not one genre nor the other steals the show.

While there are significant amounts of romance in this one, the missing person cases were incredibly engaging and very eerie, and as we follow Ridley as she uncovers more and more details about what may have happened to her sister, the thriller vibes ran deep. But just as things feel a little too creepy for comfort, Cowles leads us right back to the fun grumpy x sunshine romance involving the local hottie sheriff, providing the perfect juxtaposition to the more serious.

I’m not the first person to say this, but I have to agree that this is Cowles best book yet. And if you are a fan of audiobooks, I’d suggest that route given the podcast nature and the fan favorite narrators, Andi Arndt and Sebastian York.

I loved Ridley and Colt so much!

This book follows Ridley, a true crime podcast host, as she arrives in Shady Cove to start a new series about a serial kidnapper/killer who she believes had something to do with her twin sister's disappearance. She chooses Shady Cove because the first victim—who escaped is living there—might provide insights. Ridley hopes that returning to where it all started will help bring closure to other victims' families, as well as to herself and her sister.

Upon arriving, Ridley discovers just how tight-knit and protective this small town is. Though she knows getting on-record interviews will be challenging, she remains determined to seek justice. On her first day in Shady Cove, she encounters the town sheriff, Colt, who she soon realizes is more deeply involved with the case than she initially thought.

As Ridley digs deeper, she uncovers more questions and answers—but also faces increasing danger, with attacks and threats warning her to leave town. These threats only fuel her determination, convincing her she's close to the truth. Meanwhile, Colt begins to see past his first impressions of Ridley and comes to understand her mission. When her camper van is destroyed, his protective instincts kick in, and he insists she stay with him. As Colt learns more about the connections she's uncovered, they join forces to solve the case, developing an enemies-with-benefits relationship along the way.

Ridley was an incredibly strong female main character. I loved her unwavering dedication to justice and how she stayed true to her purpose. Colt made a perfect brooding male lead—I especially appreciated how he could acknowledge his mistakes and work to make things right.

Add in the lovable furry friends—Tater and Bowser—and this book delivered everything I wanted. The balance between romance/spice and mystery/plot was perfectly executed. Each time I thought I had figured something out, the story surprised me with another twist. The reveals were shocking yet made complete sense—I was stunned that I hadn't spotted the culprit!

All in all, I adored these characters and their story. From the mystery and pacing to the small-town setting, everything was absolutely perfect. I wouldn't change a thing about this book!

Wow wow wow!!! What a PERFECT stand alone. My favorite CC. This book had everything and more. The prologue had me hooked by the first sentence.

Traveling true crime podcaster, Ridley Bennett, uses her platform to solve unsolved mysteries. Following a too close to home cold case, she gets tied into Shady Cove tying her deeper into the worst day of her life. Being so strong headed and determined, she stayed in Shady Cove after a not so warm welcome from grumpy small town sheriff, Colter Brooks. I was interested in how this love story playsd out because of how desperate Colt was to get Ridley out of Shady Cove. Their banter was too good. Colt knew she was chaos from the very start but didn’t realize just how much he would love it.

I don’t know if I loved the growth of Ridley or Colt more. These two healed eachother while healing those around them. My heart broke for Ridley, I cried the entire last 20% of this book. My heart strings were pulled and prodded and over all tied my heart back together. These two needed eachother to heal past and present wounds and overcome all their worst fears. Truly a beautiful story.

To all the innocent people I accused of being the bad guy, I’m not sorry you’re apart of a CC romantic suspense so you are automatically a suspect.

5⭐️

ahhhh Catherine Cowles never fails me. She gets the combination of romance and mystery woven perfectly within the pages. I loved watching Ridley and Colt’s relationship grow. From them disliking each other and clashing quite a bit, to that realisation of attraction. I was gripped. There’s so much tragedy, but seeing how they helped heal each other was beautiful.
I adore a murder mystery, and Catherine does it so well! I honestly kept questioning who it was, I never trust anyone! I was gripped from start to finish! I also listened to the audiobook as well and that was incredible! I felt fully immersed into this world and the narrators just made it so much better!