All the Missing Pieces

I received this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
Narrator: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York
Series: Shady Cove #1
Published by Dreamscape Media LLC, Sourcebooks Casablanca on January 7, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Pages: 384
Format: ARC, Audiobook
Source: Publisher
Goodreads
Amazon | Audible | B&N | Kobo | Libro.fm

An all new, small-town romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Cowles.

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.

Ridley Sawyer knows what it's like to miss someone, to feel like a piece of her vanished—because it happened to her the night her twin sister disappeared.

Now, Ridley channels that loss into hope, traveling the country covering cold cases for her true crime podcast. She might not have found justice for her sister but that doesn't stop her from finding it for others.

Until Sheriff Colter Brooks gets in her way.

Colt knows what it's like to have reporters descend on his town in the wake of a tragedy, and he's not about to let a fiery podcaster stir up trouble. It doesn't matter that her haunting blue eyes tell him there's more to Ridley's story or that he can't stop imagining what it would be like to touch her.

But when Ridley's cold case turns hot and she's thrust into the crosshairs, Colt has no choice but to step in. Suddenly, Ridley's living at his house, drinking his whiskey, and stealing his dog's affections. But she's also proving that she's so much more than his first impression.

And as they get closer to the truth, the game they've been playing might just turn deadly...

This was great! I have heard so many good things about Catherine Cowles’s writing, so I was excited to finally pick up one of her books. This story hooked me early on, and I had a hard time putting it down until I reached the conclusion. I felt like I knew these characters and wanted to see things work out for them while getting to the bottom of the mystery.

Ridley hosts a true-crime podcast focusing on cold cases. She is passionate about the work since her twin sister was taken at a college party and never seen again. Ridley thinks that the same person who took her sister might be responsible for other crimes which leads her to a cold case in Colt’s hometown. Colt is the local sheriff and his sister’s case may be the piece of the puzzle Ridley needs. As Ridley starts asking questions, things heat up and she finds herself in danger. Colt feels a connection to Ridley and makes it his mission to keep her safe.

I liked Ridley and Colt and thought they worked well as a couple. Their first encounter wasn’t great but as they got to know each other, they warmed up to one another. I thought that the chemistry between them was fantastic and their personalities seemed to click. I liked that they were both determined to solve these old cases to prevent future tragedies.

Andi Arndt and Sebastian York both do a fantastic job with the narration of this book. I have listened to a lot of both of these narrator’s work and was excited to see them working together on this story. I thought that their voices worked well together and I liked the way they were both able to bring the characters to life by adding just the right amount of emotion to their reading.

I would recommend this book to others. I thought that this was a perfect blend of mystery and romance that kept me glued to my headphones. I can’t wait to read more books in this series!

I received a review copy of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca and Dreamscape Media.

Related Posts