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…
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I loved everything about this breathtaking story: the characters, the town, the suspense, and the pets.
All The Missing Pieces was chosen as the August book in my book club, and I’m so glad it did. When I first came across this book months ago, I was drawn to the cover; it has a mysterious look that makes you want to pick it up right away. Despite being my first book by Catherine Cowles, I had a strong feeling that I was going to enjoy it based on the synopsis; it sounded just like the type of books I love. It exceeded my expectations. All The Missing Pieces surprised me in so many ways, it has been hours since I finished reading it, and I still cannot get out of my head. I recommended it to a few of my friends, but I would like to recommend it to everyone. This is the book that will keep you turning pages for hours. I know that if it weren't for college and packing, I would have finished it the same day I started. It was so beautifully written and full of emotion that I could feel everything. I sensed Ridley's rage, fear, and hope. I felt the same fear as Colt did about Ridley. Just like Colt, I was afraid that one day Ridley would get herself in trouble she couldn’t get out of.
I adored Ridley. I knew she'd be my favorite character as soon as I started reading the book. I loved her determination and strength. She did not let the tragedy of loss keep her in fear; instead, she used it to help others, which I admire about her. There was part of me that hoped, that helping other that maybe it would help her find her sister. Now Colt, that’s a character, you can’t help but get annoyed at times, but at the same time you can’t help but love him. I did feel that he was a bit overprotective over Ridley sometimes, but I understood his reasons behind it. I loved how the romance and suspense blended without overpowering each other. I loved the romance, but I loved the suspense part of the story even more. The mystery, when it picked up, I was glued to the pages, wanting to see what they would discover, who was responsible. Together with Ridley and Colt, I attempted to solve the mystery. The characters in this book, even the supporting characters, were amazing, and I related to most of them, but particularly to Colt, Ridley, Trey, and Emerson.
I wish I could keep talking about this book, but I don’t want to give away too much to those who haven’t read it. One of the best romantic suspense that I have read. I’m so glad that I finally got a chance to check this author out. I cannot wait to check her other books out!