Title: The Lost One
Series: Lost #1
Author: Liz Lovelock
Release Date: September 10, 2014
My
name is Melodi White, I had a dream once like every other girl does.
Then one day, my dream was torn to shreds, by my sister’s evil
boyfriend, Jacob. It’s been three years since she was ripped from my
life. She wasn’t just any sister; no, she was my twin, my best friend.
Deciding
to follow our childhood dream of moving to New York, I head for a life
of adventure and fun. A night on the town and I find myself wrapped in
the arms of one gorgeous, drop-dead-sexy man, Corban. He has literally
swept me off my feet, taken my breath away with a single kiss and left
me wanting more, a feeling completely alien to me.
Corban
Andrews, CEO of Case Construction, rich, sexy and ravishing is set to
make my world come undone. I allow myself to put my trust in him, but
will his rules and my trust issues let us explore what we could have
together? It’s either that or am I at risk of staying lost and alone.
When
a blast from my past reappears, I know I may be pushed so far down the
rabbit hole, Corban and I just may not survive. It all comes down to
survival and choices. I have no idea which I will choose.
A huge playful smile swipes across his face, which sets my chest racing.
“I’m sure you will be fine. Anyway, Melodi, I would love to stay and get to
know you a little better, but unfortunately, I have a meeting in about twenty
minutes, which I probably shouldn’t be late for.” He reaches his hand out like
he is about to shake my hand. You’re
seriously not just going to shake my hand!
Surprising me for the second time, he takes my hand, placing a gentle
kiss across my knuckles, and then pulls me close, pressing his lips to mine. I
taste him; boy, he tastes good. It’s nothing like our kiss the other night.
This is more…more sensual.
Savouring the moment, until his cologne drifting around me drives me
crazy, igniting a raging fire within me. My arms wrap around his neck, pulling
him closer to me. Our kiss becomes more heated.
I remember we are standing in the middle of the footpath when a car goes
past blasting its horn. I’m not sure if it’s at us or something else. I slowly
pull away, placing one more gentle kiss to his warm lips. Mine already ache
from the loss. We stay where we are, holding each other, neither of us wanting
to move.
His eyes blaze brighter; I
can even see a sparkle. Leaning into me, he whispers, “Until next time, my
sweet Melodi.” Feeling his breath on my cheek sends goose bumps over my entire
body.
The Lost One by Liz Lovelock is a story of pulling oneself up after tragedy and following the dreams that you had set for yourself. The Lost One is the first book in the series and has an intriguingly unique story that will grab your attention, wondering what the truth is surrounding the disappearance of Melodi's sister Abby and her abusive ex-boyfriend Jacob. This book was a 3.5 star read for me and I recommend it to others.
Melodi followed the dream that her and her sister had talked about for so long, moving to New York City and making creating a life for themselves. Although the circumstances surrounding Abby's disappearance and death were not enough to convict her ex-boyfriend Jacob of murder, Melodi knew that he was responsible. Missing her sister everyday for the last three years, she closed herself off from the idea of having a relationship with any man, that is until she met the sexy, hot Corban.
Corban, who later unbeknownst to her becomes her boss, is a caring, compassionate, giving and completely sexy CEO of Case Construction. Melodi becomes his executive assistant after her friend Frick finds her the job through the headhunting agency. Melodi is excited to start her life in New York, the way that her and Abby had always dreamed. And although she tries hard to close herself off from Corban, she falls in love with him despite her reservations. Corban shows her only love and undying support the entire time they are together, even when it affects his business.
Melodi's world is turned upside down when Abby's ex-boyfriend Jacob shows up at Corban's office, wanting to become a client. After telling Corban who Jacob is to her and her inability to work with him on any level, Corban does not take him on as a client. Jacob seems to become angry and begins to stalk Melodi, starting off with cornering her in her office parking lot and graduating to sending daily text messages. Working with the police, Corban and Melodi are trying to find Jacob as they are worried for her safety until the night that changed everything. The truths that are revealed in the final chapters of this first book will have you gasping and wanting more!
Liz
is from bright sunny Queensland, Australia. She has always been a
reader. When she was little she would be up late reading Garfield and
Asterix comic books and also Footrot Flats. When she hit high school she
read Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden and from there her
love of books continued to grow. She always has a book to read beside
her bed along with a note book for when inspiration hits at those crazy
hours.
She
is a stationary addict and a one click addict. She loves everything
books, authors and of course loves chocolate and lollies to keep her
going.
