Reckless Memories

The Wrecked Series, Book 1

By: Catherine Cowles

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Joe Arden

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

I loved him before I knew what the word meant.

From skinned knees to first dates and everything in between.

But he was never mine to love.

I settled for friendship, even though I always wanted more.

That was before.

Before he ripped my world apart and didn’t bother sticking around to help me pick up the pieces.

I knit every last shred back together all on my own.

And I’ve all but forgotten his name.

Now, he’s back, and everything is torn apart once more.

But he’s not the only one doing the tearing this time.

And there might be no stopping the person who has it out for us both.

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❤️❤️

Love Andi Arndt’s narration! She brings the story to life. This book is was so incredible sweet.

Beautiful Small Town Romance!

“I’d loved him forever, and the price I’d have to pay now was the guilt. Guilt and knowing I’d never have the one thing my heart wanted above all others. Him.”

Talk about ripping my heart right out of my chest in the prologue, the story opens with a heartbreaking event that left me in tears. I was immediately emotionally invested and wanted to see how the story of love would unfold between Belle and Ford. Falling for your sister’s boyfriend is not ideal, especially when he is also your best friend and is fiercely protective of your heart even if he never sees you as more. Not only is this a beautiful slow burn, small town, second chance romance, it has the unexpected element of the mystery surrounding Belle and Ford and the person out to seek revenge on them.

The narrators for this story were just outstanding as well, Joe Arden is perfect for Ford, that man’s voice is just swoon worthy and he embodies the protectiveness and loyalty so well. Andi gives strength and heart to Belle’s character, making me admire her ability to rise above the hurt and pain so much more.

“You don’t have to choose. You’re allowed to love us both.”

Reigniting a friendship after years of hurt and anger is not an easy thing for Belle or Ford, especially when Ford left Anchor Island without looking back for 11 years. Grief has a way of clouding our judgement and I was happy to see Ford wise up once he realized the hurt and pain he had caused. I especially loved that even though Belle had been hurt by so many people who should have cared for and protected her, she was not afraid to love again and build her own family who would always be there for her. Together they find forgiveness, redemption and love, proving even through tragedy there is always a way of healing broken hearts.

Amazing Story and Narration

Catherine Cowles is a new author to me and I am so glad I decided to listen to this book! The story was wonderfully written and grabbed my attention from the beginning and I just couldn't stop listening until I finished it. I loved the friendship of Ford and Belle and all their friends and family. The story had all the feels and I was so happy for Ford and Belle's romance. The story was just fantastic and I didn't want it to end. I can't wait for the next book in the series! I love the narrators in this book and they were awesome as they always are whenever I listen to them. This is a book you just have to listen to!

Reckless Memories

Healing this book is all about healing. I haven’t listened or read this author before. I am glad it was this book that got me hooked. These characters are full and enjoyable to learn about. They have so much hurt in their past and they find their way to heal separately but there was something missing for both of them. When Ford comes back it was like healing that last stitch.

Friends to lovers are always one of my favorite stories to read because we get such a full and round story. We get the past and the future and all the fun in between. It isn’t always easy and that is ok but it always is worth it in the end.

I loved the small town feel and how you know your neighbors and it’s personal to them when something happens to one of their own. I thought Ford and Belle did a great job at keeping it real and not inciting more noisiness. I also thought how they interacted together showed you that those feelings ran deeper than either of them wanted or expected. It was a beautiful story and I hope the rest of the series is going to be made into audiobooks.

The narration was perfect, Andi & Joe are two of my top listened to narrators because they just bring books to life. I love that you feel the emotion in their voices.

Loved this story!

This story was wonderful. It's definitely on the softer side when it comes to the romance section, but the story more than made up for it. Narrators, Andi Arnt and Joe Arden are 2 of my ultimate favorites and they proved, yet again why I never turn away from a book that has both their names on it.

I definitely helped me get through my day and I've told my best friend to add it to her list. You should too! :)

Friends to lovers and a dash of mystery

I enjoyed this story. Ford and Belle had to overcome a few personal and outside challenges to get to their HEA. And also a tragic event that changed the course of both their lives. Then when they finally found their way back to each other, someone was really intent on ruining everything. I didn’t figure out who the villain was but when it was finally revealed who, I wasn’t surprised.

Both Joe Arden and Andi Arndt as usual did an excellent job performing each of their chapters.
Andi was awesome! She really brought out Belle’s pain and vulnerability. I got all the feels. The same with Joe Arden’s performance of Ford. He easily brought out Ford’s alpha and overprotective nature. I enjoyed the narration a lot!

Amazing book

I recommend this book , it amazing and wonderful exciting and the narrators are amazing. Loved all the characters on the book

A must listen!

Catherine Cowles at her best and perfectly read by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden. Reckless Memories is a beautiful roller coaster of a ride that will take you through all the feels. I was wrecked and put back together in this story that had me holding my breath and cheering Ford and Bell toward their happy ending. I’ve been waiting for Ford’s story since he appeared Further to Fall and Catherine delivered more than I dreamt possible. Thank you, Catherine, for bringing Ford to life and telling his amazing love story. This will be a book I listen to again and again!

First read

This was my first read of Catherine Cowles this book was amazing and I can’t wait to read more of her books

A must listen! Fall in love with Ford and Bell!

This is hands down one the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in awhile! Joe Arden and Andi Arndt did an amazing job truly bringing these characters and story to life! This story is so full of everything you love in a great romance story. You truly felt the emotion with these two narrators and it helped you effortlessly fall into this small town world. You’ll become consumed from the very start! Have a lazy afternoon and fall in love with Ford and Bell!

Isabella, Ford and Violet, best friends with the rest of their lives ahead of them. They were young, full of life and ready for an adventure and to find out what life had in store, until tragedy struck and their lives they were so excited to live for forever changed, having ghosts and memories they would never be able to forget.

Bell is simply amazing, you’ll be captivated with her from the very start! Despite having her entire world turned upside down when she was just sixteen she was determined to never become a victim but instead a survivor.

Ford had his entire world turned upside down ten years ago and fled his hometown to a place that he wouldn’t have to relive the painful memories every day. When he receives a call that the family business is in dire need of his help, he has no choice but to return to the small island he once thought he wouldn’t ever step on again.

Bell has buried Fords memory for several years, suddenly he’s back and seems to want to make his wrongs right. Unfortunately, while Bell and Ford once knew everything about one another its been a decade and things have changed. While trying to form this new friendship unexpected sparks are there, but just like their past there’s unexpected challenges!

From the first page to the very last you’ll be hooked and unable to put down this small town romance. It’s full of second chances, life long friendships, coming home, and full of this unexpected love.