Official Review: Lost by Jodi Kae
Posted: 12 Jun 2017, 21:42
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lost" by Jodi Kae.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Lost is the first book in the series Saved by Love by Jodi Kae. Published in 2016, this series has promising potential for readers who enjoy erotic suspense. Lost seems to blur the lines between erotic romance and suspenseful thriller in a combination unlike traditional stories I have read. The story is written in a first-person perspective that bounces back and forth between the two main characters.
Derek is wealthy and handsome and has vowed to maintain his bachelor status, despite the plethora of women who practically throw themselves at him. Desperate for a break from his job as a successful private investigator and the bustling city life, Derek is taking a trip to his secluded cabin home that he has kept his own private sanctuary. Although he plans for a quiet and peaceful retreat, Derek’s idea is crushed when he comes upon a badly beaten and unconscious woman lying in the road near his abode. Derek takes the woman to his cabin, fearing that whoever hurt her is still looking for her. While trying to bring the woman back to health, Derek starts to form an attachment that he can’t seem to wrap his head around.
Ren wakes up with no idea where she is, how she got there, or who this handsome man is that terrifies and arouses her at the same time. When small bits of memory start to come back to Ren, her fears seem more in-depth than she could ever imagine. Knowing she was being sold into a world of sex slavery, Ren only has one thing on her mind, and that is trying to find the sister who was taken with her. Derek and Ren are on a journey to find love within one another, bring home Ren’s sister, and take down the terrible men who caused so much pain and despair.
I chose to read this book because I am such a fan of suspenseful reads, and this one is definitely knocking on the door of thrillers I usually enjoy. My favorite thing about this book right from the start was that there is a section in the beginning for information on where to find the romance version, rather than erotic, for readers who prefer their reading a bit more PG. The two versions would allow for a wider range of readers to enjoy the story that lies within Lost without having the erotic touch.
Although there is a good premise behind Lost, I felt like the relationship formed between the two main characters was a bit too good to be true, especially in the beginning of the book. I had a challenging time understanding how a woman who has gone through so much torment and despair would so easily fall for a man she has only just met, and an intimidating one at that. Despite my early hesitation regarding the relationship, I did come to find the romance forming between Derek and Ren to be strong and believable once they had spent more time together. Derek allowed his feelings to show, despite his vow to remain a bachelor, and Ren was able to open up and allow someone to care for her, despite her terrible experiences.
The themes expressed throughout Lost involved the importance of family and love, desperation, and also the brutal insight into sex slavery. Although I did have some reservations for the beginning of the story, I liked the way the rest of the novel unfolded. I always prefer reading a series when the first book ends on a hook that makes me want to immediately look for the next book. Lost does not disappoint with ending on a hook that leaves you wanting more. I plan to read the next two books in the series, but might try to see if there is a romance version of those offered this time, rather than such a raunchy read like the first. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars and would recommend to readers who enjoy suspenseful reads that gradually build and pull you in, but also don’t mind the eroticism that is involved.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Lost is the first book in the series Saved by Love by Jodi Kae. Published in 2016, this series has promising potential for readers who enjoy erotic suspense. Lost seems to blur the lines between erotic romance and suspenseful thriller in a combination unlike traditional stories I have read. The story is written in a first-person perspective that bounces back and forth between the two main characters.
Derek is wealthy and handsome and has vowed to maintain his bachelor status, despite the plethora of women who practically throw themselves at him. Desperate for a break from his job as a successful private investigator and the bustling city life, Derek is taking a trip to his secluded cabin home that he has kept his own private sanctuary. Although he plans for a quiet and peaceful retreat, Derek’s idea is crushed when he comes upon a badly beaten and unconscious woman lying in the road near his abode. Derek takes the woman to his cabin, fearing that whoever hurt her is still looking for her. While trying to bring the woman back to health, Derek starts to form an attachment that he can’t seem to wrap his head around.
Ren wakes up with no idea where she is, how she got there, or who this handsome man is that terrifies and arouses her at the same time. When small bits of memory start to come back to Ren, her fears seem more in-depth than she could ever imagine. Knowing she was being sold into a world of sex slavery, Ren only has one thing on her mind, and that is trying to find the sister who was taken with her. Derek and Ren are on a journey to find love within one another, bring home Ren’s sister, and take down the terrible men who caused so much pain and despair.
I chose to read this book because I am such a fan of suspenseful reads, and this one is definitely knocking on the door of thrillers I usually enjoy. My favorite thing about this book right from the start was that there is a section in the beginning for information on where to find the romance version, rather than erotic, for readers who prefer their reading a bit more PG. The two versions would allow for a wider range of readers to enjoy the story that lies within Lost without having the erotic touch.
Although there is a good premise behind Lost, I felt like the relationship formed between the two main characters was a bit too good to be true, especially in the beginning of the book. I had a challenging time understanding how a woman who has gone through so much torment and despair would so easily fall for a man she has only just met, and an intimidating one at that. Despite my early hesitation regarding the relationship, I did come to find the romance forming between Derek and Ren to be strong and believable once they had spent more time together. Derek allowed his feelings to show, despite his vow to remain a bachelor, and Ren was able to open up and allow someone to care for her, despite her terrible experiences.
The themes expressed throughout Lost involved the importance of family and love, desperation, and also the brutal insight into sex slavery. Although I did have some reservations for the beginning of the story, I liked the way the rest of the novel unfolded. I always prefer reading a series when the first book ends on a hook that makes me want to immediately look for the next book. Lost does not disappoint with ending on a hook that leaves you wanting more. I plan to read the next two books in the series, but might try to see if there is a romance version of those offered this time, rather than such a raunchy read like the first. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars and would recommend to readers who enjoy suspenseful reads that gradually build and pull you in, but also don’t mind the eroticism that is involved.
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Lost
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