All the Missing Pieces was so freaking fantastic! I loved Colt and Ridley so much. They had such great chemistry and I loved the build of them coming together. Plus, there was a captivating mystery playing out that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. This is one you won't want to miss!
All the Missing Pieces (Shady Cove #1) by 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…
5 out of 5 stars
All the Missing Pieces was an incredible,
intriguing, and exciting story. From the amazing characters to the stellar
build and the pulse-pounding ending, this was truly an all-consuming and addicting
read. I loved the emotion, the drama and suspense, and the bits of humor that
were interlaced. I never wanted to stop reading!
Ridley and Colt were fantastic. I loved learning their
history and all the pain they’d endured. These two had great chemistry, there
was a push and pull between them that they tried to ignore, resulting in some
seriously snarky yet playful banter that created an awesome enemies-to-lovers
vibe. The build to their feelings was phenomenal and I felt pulled in. I
loved them really opening up and letting their walls come down,
they had a delicious slow burn happening. It was incredibly well done.
I loved the characters involved, the townsfolk brought some
lightheartedness into the mix but also a love and caring that felt special. I
loved Colt’s best friend Trey and what was blossoming between him and Colt’s
sister, these two definitely need a story. There were just so many great
details that made this story feel full. There was also the fun addition of some
sweet animals and I couldn't get enough of Ridley’s three-legged cat and his
tooth hugs, which always made me chuckle.
I loved the true crime element and I was trying to piece
things together as the story moved along. There was a fantastic build to the
mystery and suspense. It felt like a low-level tension that was simmering until
it boiled over into a heart-stopping ending. It was like I couldn’t breathe as
it all played out.
From the heat and passion between Colt and Ridley to the
suspense captivating me, this was a well-developed and detailed story that is a
must-read!
Complimentary copy received.
"Phenomenal story that completely captivated me. A must-read!" - About That Story
Thank you Sourcebooks Casablanca for the advanced copy of All the Missing Pieces.
Connect with Catherine Cowles
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Have you ever listened to a true crime podcast? Let me know! I have not but I am a huge Dateline fan and I know they're available in podcast form so I'm going to give them a try.
