Official Review: Lost by Jodi Kae

Kourtney Bradley · Post by **Kourtney Bradley** » 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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Jaime Lync · Post by **Jaime Lync** » 23 Jun 2017, 15:20

This doesn't sound like my cup of tea and yet it does. Great review! I am not into erotica or 'raucnhy' as you said but I am a fan of romance novels.

ArnoldK · Post by **ArnoldK** » 23 Jun 2017, 20:50

Its the most captivating thread I have come across over the recent years, this is the choice I would opt for a dozen times.

karurua · Post by **karurua** » 23 Jun 2017, 23:01

Great review

bfergusonwpg · Post by **bfergusonwpg** » 24 Jun 2017, 02:35

I dunno the subject matter of this romance-fantasy novel sounds a bit to exploitative for my tastes regardless of any other qualities it may or may not possess.

Wealth99 · Post by **Wealth99** » 24 Jun 2017, 03:48

This is a touching novel and a heart felt.

sekempei · Post by **sekempei** » 24 Jun 2017, 04:01

Quite fantastic,it seems like i have a pull thats making me go for a copy.I love such romantic novels.

Christopher Yator · Post by **Christopher Yator** » 26 Jun 2017, 01:28

I love romance and erotic books. The suspense that it creates always gives me goosebumps. Great review.

Rnwulfekuhle · Post by **Rnwulfekuhle** » 26 Jun 2017, 14:21

I love romance and erotic novels but I have not read any that have delved into the sex slave industry. Sounds like good view and review!

Maryevamwangi · Post by **Maryevamwangi** » 26 Jun 2017, 15:13

Such an amazing book :

shish_by_design · Post by **shish_by_design** » 26 Jun 2017, 16:12

Definitely my cup of tea. I read a sample of the book and I was hooked. erotic romance books are just amazing. cant wait to finish the rest pf the story.

Dwambo · Post by **Dwambo** » 26 Jun 2017, 23:07

Feeling like I need to get the details of this suspenseful piece. Just to know how it started, how it continued and how it ends.

DaizyN · Post by **DaizyN** » 27 Jun 2017, 07:06

Jaime Lync wrote:This doesn't sound like my cup of tea and yet it does. Great review! I am not into erotica or 'raucnhy' as you said but I am a fan of romance novels.

This is such an amazing book
I'm mesmerized by the romance in it..and this is absolutely my cup of tea!!

-- 27 Jun 2017, 08:47 --

This is amazing. Romance well expressed and the urge to go on reading the book is incredible. I love it!!

Callingallreaders · Post by **Callingallreaders** » 27 Jun 2017, 12:15

I really liked it!! Although I don't have any problems reading erotic novels (in fact I like them), I found this to be a 2 sided erotic/romance story with a thrilling, on the edge of your seat, story line. Interesting take on the sexuality as it is expressed through both characters separately, but I did not find it to be "raunchy" just a male- then-female point of view of it. Although the book says that the story is centered around the sex trafficking trade, I found that it was only in the form of a setting for the story, not necessarily THE story, as I thought it was going to be. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought the characters were well thought out and the story was intriguing and held my attention. The ending left me surprised since it was not the typical "happpilly ever after" romance book ending and it left me scrambling to see if this is a series and when then next book might be available. Lucky for me, "FOUND", the second in the series is already available and I cant wait to get my reading on!!!!