Loved this audio version

This was a fabulous book to read and a fantastic audiobook. Both Andi and Joe bring Ford and Bell to life.


Gahhh I just love Catherine’s books.

I’ve been wanting Ford’s book since we met him in Further to Fall, we always knew there was a story, and Catherine did not disappoint.

This one started with a bang, before you could take a breath we were off running.

Bell and Ford both devastated by the events which unfold. This one pulls on the heart strings. Plenty of twists and turns along the way.

Loved all the new characters, can’t wait for what’s still to come.

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Sweet, Swoony and oh so Angsty!

Reckless Memories is a sweet, super emotional, super angsty story. It is a tale full of hope for second chances and redemption.

Bell lost her sister and her best friend on the same day. She remained in her hometown and is now years later getting her life on track when Ford suddenly shows up.

Ford still needs to deal with and bury ghosts of the past that he shares with Isabelle, but will he be too late to protect Bell when past meets present?

I listened to this story on audiobook and the narration was great. I couldn’t shut it off and listened all in one day!
-4.5 Stars!-

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Captivating from the beginning

This book was captivating from the beginning til the end!
The story is amazing and interesting. The narrators did a great job.

It's full of love and second chances, with thrill too.

I can recommend it to all who like small town lovestories and second chances!

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Every emotion!

When a book can both break your heart and put it back together, you know it is a good one! Catherine Cowles has written an amazing story that does just this! Reckless Memories is a story of loss, pain, redemption and love and brings everything full circle. Ford, Violet and Bell are a childhood trio until the unthinkable happens. Now years later, Ford returns to town to help his family's bar from going out of business and finds Bell there. Their bond from childhood still in place despite the circumstances cannot be extinguished and now there is the possibility of more. Or is there? This complex story has so many twists and turn, and emotional pulls that I could not stop listening. I was intrigued by Bell. She is not only pretty, but she is smart and talented! Ford carries a lot of weight on his shoulders, but we can see the man he is and chooses to be. Add in a little suspense and a twist that makes you cringe and worry, and this story has it all! It's original and I absolutely loved it.

Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are magnificent in their narration of this story. These consummate professionals make Ford and Bell real. They have our hearts with and pull us into the story with all the emotions and all the love. This team does an incredible job and creates a world for us to escape in!

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Super slow burn.

Super slow burn, friends to lovers small town contemporary romance. Emotional with a bit of suspense.
I loved the setting of this story the most. The characters are great but don’t stand out for me. As emotional as this story was I missed feeling that little bit more that I needed to make me free fall and truly feel it all.

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Amazing

Oh wow. What an emotional journey this is! Ms Cowles is known for her amazing stories but she’s exceptional at putting you through the emotional wringer too! From the first page to the last your heart hurts for these characters. Even tho by the end it’s smiling the pain lingers with you for days after. I couldn’t write this review straight away I had to recover first! That said the book has some amazing moments that make you smile as well. It’s just the depth of emotion that this book evokes that makes it so memorable. You’ll fall in love with these new characters, well we met Ford in Ms Cowles first ever book Further To Fall. But this is his story and wow did he hide his past well before. When Ford comes home after being away for years his best friend Bell is devastated but with time, happy to see him. But someone else had other ideas. What follows is a tale of intrigue, drama and suspense with a heavy dose of heartbreak. This is well written and I couldn’t put it down. A great book I highly recommend. Cannot wait for the next book! Listening to the story as well was even better. I love nothing more than to switch off and just feel a book. This narration is perfect for that. So well done. I know I’ll listen to it again when I can bring myself to reread. Awesome

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Amazing!

I loved this book. It was a very touching story about forgiveness, overcoming the past, and healing. It's beautifully written and I look forward to more books by this author. Andi Arndt and Joe Arden were perfect for this audio they brought the story to life.

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Loved it! My first Catherin Cowles book

Great story. Solid writing. I loved the characters. Neither were making stupid mistakes, just coming at their situation from different angles. I enjoyed this story, my first Catherine Cowles. I'm looking forward to more in the series!

I was provided an audio review copy by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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Fabulous Story & Audible Listen🎧 Captivating & Hea

I loved everything about this book, from Catherine Cowles’ wonderful writing style to the fabulous story and characters she created to the perfectly casted and performed narration. This is my first Catherine Cowles book and it definitely will not be my last. The storylines she created are interesting and original, they captured my attention right from the start and held it straight to the end. The characters are complex and well developed, they are realistic, likable and easy to relate to. I adored the two leads Isabelle aka Bell and Ford, Ford dated her older sister, Violet and even though she was a few years younger than him they shared a great bond, she felt he was the only one who really understood her. Violet did not really get Isabelle but she accepted her the way she was, she wishes her parents did too but her parents only wanted her to be more like Violet, whom they had placed on a pedestal. Tragedy tears the three apart and life was not the same. Years later Ford is a successful owner of several bars in L.A. he hasn’t had the heart to return home since the tragedy. But when his brother, Hunter, calls to tell him he needs to come home to help with “The Catch” the family’s bar he agrees to go. He did not know “Bell” worked there and she did not know he was coming home. Their first meeting did not go so well, there is a lot of angst between them and they need to work it out. I love how everything plays out in this book, the small town vibe, the great camaraderie amongst friends, how Bell deals with her bitter mother and most of all Ford and Bell opening up to each other, she has issues trusting him to not leave does not come easy, also there is someone out to get her and/or Hunter. The story is beautifully plotted and there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, angst, a twist leading to some thrilling and suspenseful moments, some great heartfelt moments and wonderful romance. Thank you Catherine Cowles for this beautiful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are awesome, they are talented narrators and voice artists. They do an amazing job portraying the characters, bringing them to life giving each their own voice and personality. You could hear how much heart they put into their work as they capture and project the characters emotions into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen🎧

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