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Lost & Found #2
Goodbye Secrets
What if your life wasn’t exactly as you thought it was? What if there were secrets you kept—from yourself?
Becca Campbell has no idea her world is about to be turned upside down when she and Grayson return to New Hampshire.
Pieces start flying into place, answering the questions of the puzzle she calls her life. Things finally add up—it all makes sense. All that was lost is now found.
But will she be able to move forward, knowing the truth?
Becca Campbell has no idea her world is about to be turned upside down when she and Grayson return to New Hampshire.
Pieces start flying into place, answering the questions of the puzzle she calls her life. Things finally add up—it all makes sense. All that was lost is now found.
But will she be able to move forward, knowing the truth?
- GenresContemporary
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First published February 24, 2014
About the author
Jacquelyn Ayres
12 books275 followersI am a Domestic Engineer (born and raised in NJ) whose sole responsibility is to guide three young impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging, yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine) and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work all of this magic in the beautiful state of New Hampshire.
Before becoming a Domestic Goddess (not really), I spent over a decade working in the medical field where I wore more hats than the Queen.
I have had a love for the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn't reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures. Finally, I have been putting a pen to paper allowing my characters to come to life. When I don't have a pen and paper in hand, you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head.
Before becoming a Domestic Goddess (not really), I spent over a decade working in the medical field where I wore more hats than the Queen.
I have had a love for the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn't reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures. Finally, I have been putting a pen to paper allowing my characters to come to life. When I don't have a pen and paper in hand, you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head.
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January 1, 2014I won't review or rate my own work. All I can tell you is to be prepared to laugh your ass off and cry your eyes out! I've had read this over a million times, as most authors do with their work, and this one gets me EVERY time!!
February 16, 2014
This is the second book of the series, the first book is Goodbye Caution. I LOVED the first book... well I ABSO-BLOODY-FUCKING-LUTELY LOVED this one even more!! Everything is more intense!! The emotions will take you on the roller coaster of your life! The ending is totally out of left field ;) but it's so beautiful. Their is so much love between these three its overwhelming at times. I finsihed this book earlier today... and let me tell you I have NEVER cried this hard over a book in my life. I couldn't even finish through the tears, I had to keep taking a break until I calmed down enough to read again, only to start crying again. Both happy ad heart breaking tears. I have a tattoo that says "True Love Never Dies" and this book is the PERFECT example of that and more. I grew with the characters. When I finished, I had this renewed sense to my life and a skip in my step. It will help teach you to not hold back in the most beautiful of ways. I can't say it enough this book was heartbreakingly beautiful. I'm getting teary eyed even writing this and thinking about it. THIS IS A MUST READ SERIES!!! I WILL READ AND RE READ THIS FOREVER!! I've read alot of books that have held close person meaning that i've connected with... but this series and this book especially surpasses all of that. If I could give it a million stars I would because Jacquelyn totally deserves it. She totally knocked it out of the park! (you'll get the sports metaphors once you've read it) THIS SHOULD BE #1 ON YOUR TBR LIST! SERIOUSLY PEOPLE!!! The third and final book of this series is Goodbye Uncertainty and it comes out April 2014, The cliffhanger in book 2 isn't as bad as the first and I think you'll survive the wait if you read the first two now, but if you're one that has to read a series all together and doesn't like any cliffhanger whatsoever, then wait til April, a date isn't set in stone so I can only give you April, which lucky for all of you isn't too far away!!
February 6, 2014
This book. Sooooooo many words to describe this book, yet I can’t say them. In two words, the title says it best: Goodbye Secrets.
What secrets?
All of them. Every single last one of them.
Will I be happy? Will I be sad? Will I be pissed? Will I be crawling back for more in book 3?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
This book had so many twists and turns that my head spun to the point I nearly spewed Linda Blair style.
It enthralled me. It angered me. It saddened me. It intrigued me.
IT FREAKING GUTTED ME.
I’m not a spoiler so you’ll have to read it to find out but let’s just say, Jacquelyn Ayres managed to tap into all of my emotions to create the perfect storm of angst, happiness, bitterness, love, sadness, anger, confusion, and hope.
I hope that her promise of “Goodbye Uncertainty” is true in book three. My little ticker can’t handle much more in that department.
So snatch this book up, and of course Goodbye Caution first if you haven’t read it, to begin the incredibly different journey that Jacquelyn Ayres lays out for you.
She will most certainly grab you by the hair and take you for one helluva ride while smacking your ass “Gracie Style” the entire time.
And speaking of Grayson. My sweet, perfect, handsome Grayson. Don’t EVEN get me started. Read the damn book so we can talk more about my perfect specimen of a book boyfriend. MY Beautiful British Bastard.
What secrets?
All of them. Every single last one of them.
Will I be happy? Will I be sad? Will I be pissed? Will I be crawling back for more in book 3?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
This book had so many twists and turns that my head spun to the point I nearly spewed Linda Blair style.
It enthralled me. It angered me. It saddened me. It intrigued me.
IT FREAKING GUTTED ME.
I’m not a spoiler so you’ll have to read it to find out but let’s just say, Jacquelyn Ayres managed to tap into all of my emotions to create the perfect storm of angst, happiness, bitterness, love, sadness, anger, confusion, and hope.
I hope that her promise of “Goodbye Uncertainty” is true in book three. My little ticker can’t handle much more in that department.
So snatch this book up, and of course Goodbye Caution first if you haven’t read it, to begin the incredibly different journey that Jacquelyn Ayres lays out for you.
She will most certainly grab you by the hair and take you for one helluva ride while smacking your ass “Gracie Style” the entire time.
And speaking of Grayson. My sweet, perfect, handsome Grayson. Don’t EVEN get me started. Read the damn book so we can talk more about my perfect specimen of a book boyfriend. MY Beautiful British Bastard.
February 20, 2014
**Received an ARC for an honest review**
Another whirlwind adventure from Jacquelyn.
Goodbye Secrets gives what the title promises, a whole heaping pile of secrets. If you like humor in your books, you should be reading this series. Becca will keep you laughing with her inner monologue. You'll get heat from the tantalizing Grayson and did I mention secrets will be revealed??
It's hard to write this review without giving anything away, so hurry up and read the book for yourself!
Cannot wait for the last installment of this series.
Another whirlwind adventure from Jacquelyn.
Goodbye Secrets gives what the title promises, a whole heaping pile of secrets. If you like humor in your books, you should be reading this series. Becca will keep you laughing with her inner monologue. You'll get heat from the tantalizing Grayson and did I mention secrets will be revealed??
It's hard to write this review without giving anything away, so hurry up and read the book for yourself!
Cannot wait for the last installment of this series.
January 8, 2014
she not only knocked me for six with this book, but knocked me In to a completely different universe. That's how blown away I was.
i was reduced to a complete blubbering mess, and had my heart ripped out of my chest.
i was reduced to a complete blubbering mess, and had my heart ripped out of my chest.
May 31, 2015
huge shocker at the end ... So Didnt see that coming.
March 10, 2014
Just when I thought that author Jacquelyn Ayres couldn't twist my emotions into any more knots after reading Goodbye Caution, the first book in The Lost & Found Series, she goes above and beyond what I expected in the second book, Goodbye Secrets!
In the second installment of the series, we catch up with Becca Campbell and her two suitors, bad boy Grayson James and the boy next door Ray McNeil. Oh what a tangled web we weave when all kinds of secrets come to the surface in this intense and emotional love triangle. Strap yourself in tight because the author once again takes the reader on one hell of a bumpy roller coaster ride, no one is safe from experiencing the full gamut of emotions!
If you haven't read the first book in the series STOP right now and go get that book and read it! I can't stress enough that this is NOT a stand alone read! Okay, back to my abbreviated review (I promised the author that I wouldn't divulge any spoilers) ... this is going to be so hard ... *face palm*.
In Goodbye Caution we met Becca, Grayson and Ray:
Becca Campbell is a war widow (her husband was abusive) who is raising a ten year old daughter and running a B&B in New England. She meets Grayson James, who is from England, when he comes to visit his Aunt Hazel, a housekeeper at the B&B. There is an instant attraction between Becca and Grayson ... holy hotness ... oh my goodness ... but their tumultuous relationship has its issues and ups & downs, which sends Becca reaching out for the comforting arms of Ray McNeil, the guy next door who has always wanted her. Caught in the middle of a love triangle, Becca had to say goodbye to caution and choose which guy would win her heart! But alas, the reader was left wondering who would she choose!
Now in Goodbye Secrets, the love triangle heats up with a lot more drama and hidden secrets coming to the surface ... lives are going to be turned upside down ... and once again the reader is left wondering who will win Becca's heart!
With a cast of complex characters who are realistic, flawed and easy to relate to, the author weaves a great mixture of emotion, humor, drama, and sexiness that easily draws the reader back into the characters' intense and passionate world. The love triangle is interwoven with more personal issues and steamy romance, add in unexpected twist and turns that will keep you captivated and in suspense, with a mind blowing cliffhanger conclusion that once again leaves the reader wanting more while impatiently waiting for the outcome in the third book, Goodbye Uncertainty, that will be published in April 2014. Goodbye Secrets will simply leave you breathless ... *sigh*
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Bare Naked Words.
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In the second installment of the series, we catch up with Becca Campbell and her two suitors, bad boy Grayson James and the boy next door Ray McNeil. Oh what a tangled web we weave when all kinds of secrets come to the surface in this intense and emotional love triangle. Strap yourself in tight because the author once again takes the reader on one hell of a bumpy roller coaster ride, no one is safe from experiencing the full gamut of emotions!
If you haven't read the first book in the series STOP right now and go get that book and read it! I can't stress enough that this is NOT a stand alone read! Okay, back to my abbreviated review (I promised the author that I wouldn't divulge any spoilers) ... this is going to be so hard ... *face palm*.
In Goodbye Caution we met Becca, Grayson and Ray:
Becca Campbell is a war widow (her husband was abusive) who is raising a ten year old daughter and running a B&B in New England. She meets Grayson James, who is from England, when he comes to visit his Aunt Hazel, a housekeeper at the B&B. There is an instant attraction between Becca and Grayson ... holy hotness ... oh my goodness ... but their tumultuous relationship has its issues and ups & downs, which sends Becca reaching out for the comforting arms of Ray McNeil, the guy next door who has always wanted her. Caught in the middle of a love triangle, Becca had to say goodbye to caution and choose which guy would win her heart! But alas, the reader was left wondering who would she choose!
Now in Goodbye Secrets, the love triangle heats up with a lot more drama and hidden secrets coming to the surface ... lives are going to be turned upside down ... and once again the reader is left wondering who will win Becca's heart!
With a cast of complex characters who are realistic, flawed and easy to relate to, the author weaves a great mixture of emotion, humor, drama, and sexiness that easily draws the reader back into the characters' intense and passionate world. The love triangle is interwoven with more personal issues and steamy romance, add in unexpected twist and turns that will keep you captivated and in suspense, with a mind blowing cliffhanger conclusion that once again leaves the reader wanting more while impatiently waiting for the outcome in the third book, Goodbye Uncertainty, that will be published in April 2014. Goodbye Secrets will simply leave you breathless ... *sigh*
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Bare Naked Words.
http://jerseygirlsizzlingbookreviews....
February 23, 2014
I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review.
I gave this book 5 heartwrenching stars.
This is book two in The Lost & Found Series and YES you need to read both books in order to read this one.
This is Becca, Grayson and Ray's story.
What if everything you thought wasn't the whole truth? Becca is starting to learn things once she comes back from California and what is she going to do with all this new information that she is getting? Is this going to change the way she feels for Grayson or Ray? This will change everything from what YOU thought it was, and give you a whole new perspective on this story.
Once the truth comes out and Becca starts to remember, Grayson, Ray and Becca will never be the same.
As soon as I finished this book I went and bought both books!! That is how much I love this series.
That is all I can give you. When I finished this book I was in a book hangover immediately. I cried my eyes out and then cried some more. And I mean UGLY cried, head aching, out right sobbing, can't breath crying. I could have guessed so many things that this book was doing and what really happened will leave you never the same. You will not even see it coming. I understand all the things that I complained about in this book. If there was a situation I was not happy with and wanted to skip, I am glad that I didn't. This is the type of book that after you read the series you have to go back and read it again with a different mind set and probably will get so much more out of it. The Author has guts writing this. Why? Because I am sure nobody understands her writing and why she did what she was doing at the time. Until the end of the second book and then the light bulb goes off and your like oooohhhhh....
So all I will say to you is give this series a chance, read it and keep an open mind and when your done with the second book then make your final opinion and leave your review. It is hard for me to leave this review right now. There is so much that I want to say that I can't.
This book is in the top for my list in 2014 and I am sure it is going to be very hard to beat. Thank you Jacquelyn for writing this and helping me fall in love with your amazing, beautiful characters. I hate to admit that your fictional characters brought out all the feels that it did for me. You are a gifted and very talented writer. I. Cannot. Wait. for book #3 !!!!!
March 7, 2014
Having read the first book and loved it I couldn’t wait to get started with this and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
These stories are filled to the brim with romance, passion and so much drama, it’s impossible not to be sucked into the lives of these characters.
This book picks up pretty much from the ending of the first with Grayson and Becca on a plane to go see Becca’s BFF Stacey. And from the get go you can tell that Becca and Gray’s relationship is as passionate as ever both in terms of their sexual chemistry and their many arguments.
As with the first book I don’t always like the way Gray talks to/treats Becca or how he snaps at her some times, their relationship is very passionate and intense, with reason as well considering everything they go through and Becca isn’t perfect herself, she has definitely has a temper and is quick to react, but I think maybe Gray’s character could have been tonned down a little when it comes to how he reacts when he’s angry or jealous.
Ray is another character I don’t always love, it is such a confusing “love triangle” between Gray, Becca and Ray. His behaviour sometimes is a step too far for me, just like Gray’s is but then he would redeem himself and I would like him again.
These conflicting personality traits are all explained at the end but while I was reading it was certainly driving me crazy.
Straight from the get go we are thrown into the story and the drama never really stops. This non-stop action continues throughout the book and this is why I have really enjoyed these books..because I am never bored, there are so many twists and turns which keep me
hooked.
I was quite confused sometimes wondering what on earth was happening but then we find out…. and OH.MY.GOD!! I never saw that coming, it’s literally the biggest surprise ending I’ve ever read in a book. I’m still shocked by it all. I definitely shed a few tears as well, the last few pages were some of my favourites of the whole book. They were beautiful and heartbreaking.
I can’t quite give this book 5 stars as there were some aspects that irritated me, like the conflicting personalities of Gray and Ray, the repetitiveness of some words and sometimes the constant back and forth of Grayson and Becca just seemed like too much.
But I still love this story because the plot is just so good, so full of action that no matter what you just want to and have to keep reading. The ending will seriously blow your mind and it actually explained some aspects of the book which annoyed me slightly.
One of the most shocking endings of a book I’ve ever read and overall a really exciting story. Now that everything has been explained I can’t wait for the next book to see where the story goes.
Bethany
These stories are filled to the brim with romance, passion and so much drama, it’s impossible not to be sucked into the lives of these characters.
This book picks up pretty much from the ending of the first with Grayson and Becca on a plane to go see Becca’s BFF Stacey. And from the get go you can tell that Becca and Gray’s relationship is as passionate as ever both in terms of their sexual chemistry and their many arguments.
As with the first book I don’t always like the way Gray talks to/treats Becca or how he snaps at her some times, their relationship is very passionate and intense, with reason as well considering everything they go through and Becca isn’t perfect herself, she has definitely has a temper and is quick to react, but I think maybe Gray’s character could have been tonned down a little when it comes to how he reacts when he’s angry or jealous.
Ray is another character I don’t always love, it is such a confusing “love triangle” between Gray, Becca and Ray. His behaviour sometimes is a step too far for me, just like Gray’s is but then he would redeem himself and I would like him again.
These conflicting personality traits are all explained at the end but while I was reading it was certainly driving me crazy.
Straight from the get go we are thrown into the story and the drama never really stops. This non-stop action continues throughout the book and this is why I have really enjoyed these books..because I am never bored, there are so many twists and turns which keep me
hooked.
I was quite confused sometimes wondering what on earth was happening but then we find out…. and OH.MY.GOD!! I never saw that coming, it’s literally the biggest surprise ending I’ve ever read in a book. I’m still shocked by it all. I definitely shed a few tears as well, the last few pages were some of my favourites of the whole book. They were beautiful and heartbreaking.
I can’t quite give this book 5 stars as there were some aspects that irritated me, like the conflicting personalities of Gray and Ray, the repetitiveness of some words and sometimes the constant back and forth of Grayson and Becca just seemed like too much.
But I still love this story because the plot is just so good, so full of action that no matter what you just want to and have to keep reading. The ending will seriously blow your mind and it actually explained some aspects of the book which annoyed me slightly.
One of the most shocking endings of a book I’ve ever read and overall a really exciting story. Now that everything has been explained I can’t wait for the next book to see where the story goes.
Bethany
March 5, 2014
Oh my GOD! This was an emotional, tear jerking book!!! You will be on a rollercoaster of emotions until the VERY end! I didn't expect this and was seriously blown away by this book. With that being said- it's very hard to write a review of this amazing book.
Becca is still confused and is having a hard time with everything. She is in love with Grayson and Ray. There are so many questions on everything and it hurts/confuses her. She hates that Grayson keeps her in the dark.
* I loved her. I loved her spunk,sass, sexiness, love for her daughter and the love she had for both men. She's a wonderful person overall and you sympathize and understand her decisions on the way she does them, the way she does. You feel for her, definitely do!!!
Grayson loves Becca so very much. He's jealous and possessive of the love of his life and the baby they are expecting. He's jealous of Ray and his relationship with Becca.This only adds more pain to the relationship. Everything he does, he does with Becca in mind.
* OMG! I hated him at times, but overall LOVED this man! He wants her, their baby, Morgan and only wants them together. Yes, he is possessive and a bit harsh at times but that's his nature and he always do try to make up when he does something wrong. I loved his love for Morgan and their ability to get along and their bond. But can he keep her by keeping her in the dark all the time and the secrets he keeps?
Ray loves Becca and has been there for her for 5 years. He's loyal, loving and cares about her so much. He wants her to choose him- still even after she left and went away with Grayson. He won't stop until she is his!
* Ray really does care about Becca. He loves her despite his odd ways. His friendship with her is real but is very strained. He will do anything to try to get her back. Can he keep her despite everything he's put her through?
You will feel for every single character. You feel their pain, joy, anger and frustration. You sympathize and hate them too!
Both men love Becca so much. Both want her and her love alone and you understand how she could/can be so confused on her feelings for both men.
But OMG!!! I bawled like a baby! I had to put the kindle down, wipe my eyes and go back to reading. You will be floored, amazed, shocked, speechless with this 2nd installment in this series!
You will see passion, true love, acceptance, peace, lies, truths revealed, sexiness and more that will grip you until the VERY end.
Be prepared for an emotional ride. Have a box of tissues handy. You will need them.
What a mind blowing emotional read! I can not wait for book 3!!
5 stars!
Becca is still confused and is having a hard time with everything. She is in love with Grayson and Ray. There are so many questions on everything and it hurts/confuses her. She hates that Grayson keeps her in the dark.
* I loved her. I loved her spunk,sass, sexiness, love for her daughter and the love she had for both men. She's a wonderful person overall and you sympathize and understand her decisions on the way she does them, the way she does. You feel for her, definitely do!!!
Grayson loves Becca so very much. He's jealous and possessive of the love of his life and the baby they are expecting. He's jealous of Ray and his relationship with Becca.This only adds more pain to the relationship. Everything he does, he does with Becca in mind.
* OMG! I hated him at times, but overall LOVED this man! He wants her, their baby, Morgan and only wants them together. Yes, he is possessive and a bit harsh at times but that's his nature and he always do try to make up when he does something wrong. I loved his love for Morgan and their ability to get along and their bond. But can he keep her by keeping her in the dark all the time and the secrets he keeps?
Ray loves Becca and has been there for her for 5 years. He's loyal, loving and cares about her so much. He wants her to choose him- still even after she left and went away with Grayson. He won't stop until she is his!
* Ray really does care about Becca. He loves her despite his odd ways. His friendship with her is real but is very strained. He will do anything to try to get her back. Can he keep her despite everything he's put her through?
You will feel for every single character. You feel their pain, joy, anger and frustration. You sympathize and hate them too!
Both men love Becca so much. Both want her and her love alone and you understand how she could/can be so confused on her feelings for both men.
But OMG!!! I bawled like a baby! I had to put the kindle down, wipe my eyes and go back to reading. You will be floored, amazed, shocked, speechless with this 2nd installment in this series!
You will see passion, true love, acceptance, peace, lies, truths revealed, sexiness and more that will grip you until the VERY end.
Be prepared for an emotional ride. Have a box of tissues handy. You will need them.
What a mind blowing emotional read! I can not wait for book 3!!
5 stars!
March 12, 2014
Ok… so my first thought after the “Big Reveal” was…. WUH…?!? Then it was… how the hell am I gonna review this without revealing the “BR” (spoiler) in my review? So, if after you read my review, and you go….wuh? well, that’s just gonna prepare ya for the bigger WUH that comes with reading the book.
Lemme first say that this is the 2nd book in Jacquelyn Ayres “Lost & Found Series”… it’s the sequel to “Goodbye Caution”… which, in all honesty… I hated. I hated the lead male character, Grayson, hated the lead female character, Becca, and of course, hated the 3rd point on Grayson & Becca’s disturbing and distasteful “love triangle” Ray. And the “eye rolling” icing on that fruit cake disaster was Becca’s juvenile habit of providing her own “theme music” inside her head based upon her current mood/situation…. Anyway… if you’re gonna read “Goodbye Secrets” ya really need to read “Goodbye Caution” first to know what’s going on.
That being said… I liked this second book so much better than the first one. After some additional details are revealed and discovering things are, well… a lot more complicated than once thought (hehe… understatement of the year!) I’ve changed my opinion a little of the characters in the story. I actually liked Grayson, I LOVED Ray and Becca… nope, still can’t stand Becca. Oh yeah, I get she’s had some tragedy in her life, but the absolute last thing this nutcase needs is a romantic relationship with one man…much less two of them. I so wanted to send a copy of the movie “Forest Gump” to Ray… but with a little audio dubbing so when the bullies are chasing Forest the little girl says “Run Ray… Run!” instead of the line we’re all used to hearing. Poor Ray… he should’ve run. In the first book, even though I didn’t particularly like Becca, I still felt pity for issues in her past. I’m just gonna say, that based on the inner workings and dreams from Becca’s mind…ummm “psycho!” and I thought her bestie Stacey was loony. Well, at least there’s been significant progress in the diagnosing and treatment of mental disorders.
So, there it is… it ain’t pretty, but I will say that the author certainly has a way of “flipping the script” on her readers and eliciting some strong emotions, to say the very least. Jacquelyn is a talented author who can develop strong characters and weave twists and turns into a storyline that I don’t think ANYONE could see coming!
4 Stars ~Kathy
Lemme first say that this is the 2nd book in Jacquelyn Ayres “Lost & Found Series”… it’s the sequel to “Goodbye Caution”… which, in all honesty… I hated. I hated the lead male character, Grayson, hated the lead female character, Becca, and of course, hated the 3rd point on Grayson & Becca’s disturbing and distasteful “love triangle” Ray. And the “eye rolling” icing on that fruit cake disaster was Becca’s juvenile habit of providing her own “theme music” inside her head based upon her current mood/situation…. Anyway… if you’re gonna read “Goodbye Secrets” ya really need to read “Goodbye Caution” first to know what’s going on.
That being said… I liked this second book so much better than the first one. After some additional details are revealed and discovering things are, well… a lot more complicated than once thought (hehe… understatement of the year!) I’ve changed my opinion a little of the characters in the story. I actually liked Grayson, I LOVED Ray and Becca… nope, still can’t stand Becca. Oh yeah, I get she’s had some tragedy in her life, but the absolute last thing this nutcase needs is a romantic relationship with one man…much less two of them. I so wanted to send a copy of the movie “Forest Gump” to Ray… but with a little audio dubbing so when the bullies are chasing Forest the little girl says “Run Ray… Run!” instead of the line we’re all used to hearing. Poor Ray… he should’ve run. In the first book, even though I didn’t particularly like Becca, I still felt pity for issues in her past. I’m just gonna say, that based on the inner workings and dreams from Becca’s mind…ummm “psycho!” and I thought her bestie Stacey was loony. Well, at least there’s been significant progress in the diagnosing and treatment of mental disorders.
So, there it is… it ain’t pretty, but I will say that the author certainly has a way of “flipping the script” on her readers and eliciting some strong emotions, to say the very least. Jacquelyn is a talented author who can develop strong characters and weave twists and turns into a storyline that I don’t think ANYONE could see coming!
4 Stars ~Kathy
March 3, 2014
4 WTF Stars
There are so many thoughts swirling through my brain right now. And the overarching theme of them all is WTF did I just read? I have been flabbergasted, vexed, and confounded (yes like Yosemite Sam) by books before, but not all at the same time.
WARNING: This is a sequel. Don't even attempt it if you haven't read the first one
Becca is in love with Grayson. But she is also kinda, a little bit, still in love with Ray. She knew Ray first, she has a history with Ray, but Grayson is just so...so....Grayson. In the first book, she choose Grayson. Now she and Gray are trying to make a life together. But they can't really get started on that life YET.
Gray is completely in love with Becca. He wants to make her life easier. He wants to take care of her and her daughter, Morgan. He will do anything to make them safe. But she drives him crazy. They are both up and down, both in their emotions, their dealings with each other and THAT way too. Lots of THAT way up and down.....and down and up....and side to side.....Oh My LOTS of the that.
I think I can honestly claim that my life was boring before I met Becca Campbell. There were only red carpets, awards, traveling the world, mindless women,and more money than I knew what to do with! Now my life is surrounded by impossible, intelligent women, kidnappings, explosions, murder, assaults, jealousy, rage, and....love.
Yep, that about sums it up. You know I do not do spoilers. And I will not spoil this one either. But let me assure you...there are some moments that will have you either pissed off, screaming, or cheering. I personally wanted to hunt down Ms Ayres and have a drink with her while holding my head in my hand and mumbling "WTF".
Is the author a cheater or a genius? My jury is still out. I am waiting on the third one. Oh I will read the third one have no doubt. But I will be wary of Ms Ayres ways. You can not trust her to write a formula book. Beware.
There are so many thoughts swirling through my brain right now. And the overarching theme of them all is WTF did I just read? I have been flabbergasted, vexed, and confounded (yes like Yosemite Sam) by books before, but not all at the same time.
WARNING: This is a sequel. Don't even attempt it if you haven't read the first one
Becca is in love with Grayson. But she is also kinda, a little bit, still in love with Ray. She knew Ray first, she has a history with Ray, but Grayson is just so...so....Grayson. In the first book, she choose Grayson. Now she and Gray are trying to make a life together. But they can't really get started on that life YET.
Gray is completely in love with Becca. He wants to make her life easier. He wants to take care of her and her daughter, Morgan. He will do anything to make them safe. But she drives him crazy. They are both up and down, both in their emotions, their dealings with each other and THAT way too. Lots of THAT way up and down.....and down and up....and side to side.....Oh My LOTS of the that.
I think I can honestly claim that my life was boring before I met Becca Campbell. There were only red carpets, awards, traveling the world, mindless women,and more money than I knew what to do with! Now my life is surrounded by impossible, intelligent women, kidnappings, explosions, murder, assaults, jealousy, rage, and....love.
Yep, that about sums it up. You know I do not do spoilers. And I will not spoil this one either. But let me assure you...there are some moments that will have you either pissed off, screaming, or cheering. I personally wanted to hunt down Ms Ayres and have a drink with her while holding my head in my hand and mumbling "WTF".
Is the author a cheater or a genius? My jury is still out. I am waiting on the third one. Oh I will read the third one have no doubt. But I will be wary of Ms Ayres ways. You can not trust her to write a formula book. Beware.
October 3, 2014
*looks up* Oh sorry. I'll be right with you. Excuse the mess. I've just had my mind blown and I was picking up the pieces when you came for this review. The rest of the mess? Oh...well see this book...well Eminem came close to describing it in his song The Way You Lie (you know the one he did with Rihanna). The line went like this.."Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano." That line comes close to what just happened to me with this book but let's add in a hurricane, a tsunami, and an earthquake!! HOLY HELL!
I fell asleep at about the 75% mark in the book which was probably for the best because if i had gone any further and learned the huge plot twist, I would have suffered another night without sleep courtesy to Jacquelyn Ayres!! However, I did finish it in the doctor's office the next morning and was bawling my eyes out and cussing under my breath. I had a little old lady rub my back and offer me a tissue.
Becca is still in her internal struggle over Grayson and Ray. I'm still on the fence with it too. I could easily see her with either. Just when you know she has made her decision, BAM! *atomic bomb takes out the planet* This plot twist...OMFG!! It had me sitting down rethinking my whole life. Nothing was clear anymore. *shakes etch-a-sketch* It's time for a do over! Well at least a reread!
I can't tell you more. Just know that it ends with one huge eye opening (hidden meaning hehehehe) cliff hanger that had me 1-clicking the third and final book of the series! The CH is a game changer and the decisions for our dear Becca are made crystal clear for her. My heart may never recover. I'm in love with the way the author writes. The book is well written and sucks you in better than any vacuum on the market! Go 1-click this series right now!
I fell asleep at about the 75% mark in the book which was probably for the best because if i had gone any further and learned the huge plot twist, I would have suffered another night without sleep courtesy to Jacquelyn Ayres!! However, I did finish it in the doctor's office the next morning and was bawling my eyes out and cussing under my breath. I had a little old lady rub my back and offer me a tissue.
Becca is still in her internal struggle over Grayson and Ray. I'm still on the fence with it too. I could easily see her with either. Just when you know she has made her decision, BAM! *atomic bomb takes out the planet* This plot twist...OMFG!! It had me sitting down rethinking my whole life. Nothing was clear anymore. *shakes etch-a-sketch* It's time for a do over! Well at least a reread!
I can't tell you more. Just know that it ends with one huge eye opening (hidden meaning hehehehe) cliff hanger that had me 1-clicking the third and final book of the series! The CH is a game changer and the decisions for our dear Becca are made crystal clear for her. My heart may never recover. I'm in love with the way the author writes. The book is well written and sucks you in better than any vacuum on the market! Go 1-click this series right now!
February 15, 2014
Holy freakin hell, where did Jacquelyn Ayres pull this story from?
What unfolded in Goodbye Caution was nothing compared to what she brought us next. Don’t get me wrong GC was a great start to the Lost and Found Series, it was a fabulous read and brought us more questions than answers, but it did not prepare us for what happened next.
GC guided us through Becca, Ray and Grayson’s story.
With Goodbye Secrets we get the next instalment to their story and just when you think you might be getting to the bottom of what Becca is going through with these boys. Wham! Jac blows the whole story out of the water and forgot to provide us all with a life jacket.
So I’m floundering in a sea of tears, my emotions are raw and I wanna grab Jac and crazy ass dance with the beautiful lady and tell her what an amazing job she did.
You must read Goodbye Caution, it’s the start of an amazing series and introduces us to Becca, Grayson & Ray, there story will have you reeling between #TeamRay and #TeamGrayson, but which ever team you are, you will be fanning yourself and wondering what on earth Becca is going to do next. How do you choose?
And then she delivers Goodbye Secrets to us, we want to know which way Becca will go, but what a choice to have the sexy English man or the ever reliable, yet equally scrumptious Ray.
Goodbye Secrets has become a firm favourite with the BNW ladies, we are all a little traumatised, but we hope she’ll put us back together again with Goodbye Uncertainty.
Loved the book, love the author.
5 what the freakin hell just happened stars ;-)
March 25, 2014
OVERALL THOUGHTS: If I was only allowed to read one series this year, Jacquelyn Ayres Lost and Found series would be it! Goodbye Secrets will make anyone would was on the fence about the first book totally jump on the bandwagon. Jacquelyn's writing brought the drama to life for me and made me want to yell, cry, and laugh right along with the characters. Goodbye Secrets broke my heart but opened my eyes to new possibilities.
THE LOWDOWN: Goodbye Secrets is a breath stealing sequel to Goodbye Caution. The book will make you reexamine the true meaning of love and how powerful true love can be. The heroine Becca Campbell has returned to New Hampshire to nurse her best friend back to health but soon discovers that her brief relationship with Ray may not really be over. She knows she doesn't want to lose him as a friend but Grayson, her boyfriend, does not approve at first. It is very difficult to write a review for this book without giving away the story, it is just something you are going to have to trust me on.
FINAL THOUGHTS: If you enjoy an action packed love story with lots of twists and turns, but with serious emotions running rampant this is the book for you! If you read Goodbye Caution and either didn't find the fast paced love story was for you or were on the fence about it, I am telling you that reading Goodbye Secrets will change your mind. I guarantee that you will fall in love with the characters and Jacquelyn by the end of the book. If not, you can post your criticism to my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jennifer.windermansi....
THE LOWDOWN: Goodbye Secrets is a breath stealing sequel to Goodbye Caution. The book will make you reexamine the true meaning of love and how powerful true love can be. The heroine Becca Campbell has returned to New Hampshire to nurse her best friend back to health but soon discovers that her brief relationship with Ray may not really be over. She knows she doesn't want to lose him as a friend but Grayson, her boyfriend, does not approve at first. It is very difficult to write a review for this book without giving away the story, it is just something you are going to have to trust me on.
FINAL THOUGHTS: If you enjoy an action packed love story with lots of twists and turns, but with serious emotions running rampant this is the book for you! If you read Goodbye Caution and either didn't find the fast paced love story was for you or were on the fence about it, I am telling you that reading Goodbye Secrets will change your mind. I guarantee that you will fall in love with the characters and Jacquelyn by the end of the book. If not, you can post your criticism to my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jennifer.windermansi....
February 23, 2014
AWESOME! Let me just start by saying that this book has been added to my lists of favorites! It is awesome! I loved the first book in the series, but this one is even better. This book brought laughter, suspense and tears. Amazing that the author could accomplish all of that in one book! This was a book that I could not put down until I finished. There was so much humor in the book. I loved not only the things that the characters said, but the thoughts that they had. The suspense aspect kept me on my toes wondering what would happen next. The emotional aspect of the book was by far the best part for me. I have had some ugly cries over books before, but this one topped them all. A cry that was happy and sad all at the same time. My family thought I was losing my mind. This book takes you on quite a roller coaster ride but what a wonderful ride it is.
This is a book that definitely should be added to your must read list. Thanks to the author for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. Ms. Ayres does an absolutely wonderful job with this books. Five BIG stars all the way! You must read book #1 first to fully understand the story. Both books are five star. Start reading them now. See and feel true forever love.
This is a book that definitely should be added to your must read list. Thanks to the author for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. Ms. Ayres does an absolutely wonderful job with this books. Five BIG stars all the way! You must read book #1 first to fully understand the story. Both books are five star. Start reading them now. See and feel true forever love.
January 28, 2014
Well let me just start off by saying that once again Jacquelyn has done it again!
Without saying too much about the book itself because you are just going to have to read it....it's just that good. Secrets is the continuation of Goodbye Caution and you really will want to read Caution first to understand where this book picks up.
This book has everything and more in it, twists and turns, a love triangle, laughter, sorrow and just plain friggin good reading, and of course we have our heroine Becca giving us her words of wisdom on how this situation should be going down to play.
Usually, when I review a book I try to give a little insight into the storyline but in this case because of how the story has been written I really cannot because that would give the story and any spoilers away which I don't like to do. I will say that this is not the end of this series and there will be another one out soon so be prepared.
Trust me on this when I say that this is a must read especially if you have read the first book of the series you will not be disappointed with Secrets.
I received an ARC from the author for a honest review.
Without saying too much about the book itself because you are just going to have to read it....it's just that good. Secrets is the continuation of Goodbye Caution and you really will want to read Caution first to understand where this book picks up.
This book has everything and more in it, twists and turns, a love triangle, laughter, sorrow and just plain friggin good reading, and of course we have our heroine Becca giving us her words of wisdom on how this situation should be going down to play.
Usually, when I review a book I try to give a little insight into the storyline but in this case because of how the story has been written I really cannot because that would give the story and any spoilers away which I don't like to do. I will say that this is not the end of this series and there will be another one out soon so be prepared.
Trust me on this when I say that this is a must read especially if you have read the first book of the series you will not be disappointed with Secrets.
I received an ARC from the author for a honest review.
February 20, 2014
Goodbye Secrets (The Lost & Found Series, #2) by Jacquelyn Ayres
5 out of 5 stars
The second book to this series 'GOODBYE SECRETS' was even better than the first and the first ' GOODBYE CAUTION' was really good! Jacquelyn REALLY topped herself and this story's events caught me by surprise. YOU MUST READ BOOK ONE!!!
Oh...you'll still get red cheeks (pun intended) with Gracie's love style and passion for Becca. And you'll get fed up when Becca goes round and round on who she loves most, Gracie or Ray, but it's well worth the twists and turns that it would even have the Queen herself gripping this book tight to find out what happens next!
I enjoyed book one and was very excited to read book two to learn what the secrets are and what happens. Not wanting to spoil it... You have to read it to find out who wins the girl and trust me, have your tissues ready and a fresh pair of undies to go along with that cause your going to laugh just as much as cry in between all the steamy love scenes. Now I'm THREE TIMES as excited to read the next release to this series 'GOODBYE UNCERTAINTY' what's next?
5 out of 5 stars
The second book to this series 'GOODBYE SECRETS' was even better than the first and the first ' GOODBYE CAUTION' was really good! Jacquelyn REALLY topped herself and this story's events caught me by surprise. YOU MUST READ BOOK ONE!!!
Oh...you'll still get red cheeks (pun intended) with Gracie's love style and passion for Becca. And you'll get fed up when Becca goes round and round on who she loves most, Gracie or Ray, but it's well worth the twists and turns that it would even have the Queen herself gripping this book tight to find out what happens next!
I enjoyed book one and was very excited to read book two to learn what the secrets are and what happens. Not wanting to spoil it... You have to read it to find out who wins the girl and trust me, have your tissues ready and a fresh pair of undies to go along with that cause your going to laugh just as much as cry in between all the steamy love scenes. Now I'm THREE TIMES as excited to read the next release to this series 'GOODBYE UNCERTAINTY' what's next?
February 21, 2014
Oh the tangled web....
It's hard to write a book that is funny, suspenseful and heart wrenching all in one. Very few people are successful at it. However, Jacquelyn Ayres has written a book that will warm your soul, as well as squeeze your heart.
She uses wit and wisdom to weave her tale. I couldn't put it down. Just when I was sure I knew where she was going, she took me somewhere completely different.
What happens when you love two men? How can you choose between the breath you take and your next heartbeat. They are equally important in your survival. Becca is faced with the same dilemma when she finds herself in love with two equally compelling men.
I refuse to reveal any of the truths that are hidden in Goodbye Secrets, but I will say that sometimes some secrets have to buried, and some should be revealed.
I loved this book. I will read anything that Jacquelyn Ayres writes.
Kelly Collins
It's hard to write a book that is funny, suspenseful and heart wrenching all in one. Very few people are successful at it. However, Jacquelyn Ayres has written a book that will warm your soul, as well as squeeze your heart.
She uses wit and wisdom to weave her tale. I couldn't put it down. Just when I was sure I knew where she was going, she took me somewhere completely different.
What happens when you love two men? How can you choose between the breath you take and your next heartbeat. They are equally important in your survival. Becca is faced with the same dilemma when she finds herself in love with two equally compelling men.
I refuse to reveal any of the truths that are hidden in Goodbye Secrets, but I will say that sometimes some secrets have to buried, and some should be revealed.
I loved this book. I will read anything that Jacquelyn Ayres writes.
Kelly Collins
February 6, 2014
5*****
Oh My
This may be the hardest review I’ve ever written as I’m trying to keep the secrets.
OK – I can’t do it! All I can say is I gave Goodbye Caution 5 stars which means I need to give GS 6 stars and I can’t so...?? I didn’t know at the time how that it could be improved on. It has been!
Secrets just blows all that you previously read out of the water leaving you in a puddle of emotion and awe.
Once again Jacquelyn made me laugh, she made me angry, my horny Sybeccas were all over this, and she made me cry…yes – proper ugly jaw dropping tears.
Becca – I love you
Grayson – I love you
Ray – I Love you
Is all I can say………….
It’s an absolute ‘must read’ so go 1 click NOW!
I leave you with this…….
“You’re beautiful, sweetheart. You know what I mean. My feelings for you scare me.”
A shot of electricity goes to my groin when his hands grasp my hips.
Oh My
This may be the hardest review I’ve ever written as I’m trying to keep the secrets.
OK – I can’t do it! All I can say is I gave Goodbye Caution 5 stars which means I need to give GS 6 stars and I can’t so...?? I didn’t know at the time how that it could be improved on. It has been!
Secrets just blows all that you previously read out of the water leaving you in a puddle of emotion and awe.
Once again Jacquelyn made me laugh, she made me angry, my horny Sybeccas were all over this, and she made me cry…yes – proper ugly jaw dropping tears.
Becca – I love you
Grayson – I love you
Ray – I Love you
Is all I can say………….
It’s an absolute ‘must read’ so go 1 click NOW!
I leave you with this…….
“You’re beautiful, sweetheart. You know what I mean. My feelings for you scare me.”
A shot of electricity goes to my groin when his hands grasp my hips.
March 11, 2014
Wow! Talk about secrets. This second book had my head spinning.
Gray, Becca, Ray and all the Sybecca's are back in this hilarious but heart warming book.
This book had me laughing, frustrated, angry, crying, and the ending will left me speechless. I never would have predicted the ending that this book had. Fabulous!!
If you have not read the first book Goodbye Caution start there and jump on this emotional roller coaster of a series.
You will instantly fall in love with the frustrating Grayson.
You will laugh out loud at the internal musings of Becca.
You will feel sympathy for the heart broken Ray.
This series truly has it all with twists and turns that will leave you begging for more and will knock you off your seat!
Highly Recommended Read. Well done Ms. Ayres!
Gray, Becca, Ray and all the Sybecca's are back in this hilarious but heart warming book.
This book had me laughing, frustrated, angry, crying, and the ending will left me speechless. I never would have predicted the ending that this book had. Fabulous!!
If you have not read the first book Goodbye Caution start there and jump on this emotional roller coaster of a series.
You will instantly fall in love with the frustrating Grayson.
You will laugh out loud at the internal musings of Becca.
You will feel sympathy for the heart broken Ray.
This series truly has it all with twists and turns that will leave you begging for more and will knock you off your seat!
Highly Recommended Read. Well done Ms. Ayres!
May 27, 2014
I honestly don't even know where to start with the review for this book!!
I was blown away by the amount of twist's & turns never mind the emotional rollercoaster I rode while reading it!!
There were parts of this book I never saw coming & at the end I found myself sobbing with tears running down my face.
Gray, Becca & Ray's story is beautiful, hot, steamy, funny & heart breaking all rolled into 1... And that is all I can say without giving the story away!
If you have read Goodbye Caution you seriously need to read Goodbye Secrets and if you haven't read Goodbye Caution yet you should go do so now! Preferably before you read this book!
What can I say Jacquelyn, you have done an exceptional job writing this story so far & I'm cannot wait to see how you wrap it up in book 3!!
I was blown away by the amount of twist's & turns never mind the emotional rollercoaster I rode while reading it!!
There were parts of this book I never saw coming & at the end I found myself sobbing with tears running down my face.
Gray, Becca & Ray's story is beautiful, hot, steamy, funny & heart breaking all rolled into 1... And that is all I can say without giving the story away!
If you have read Goodbye Caution you seriously need to read Goodbye Secrets and if you haven't read Goodbye Caution yet you should go do so now! Preferably before you read this book!
What can I say Jacquelyn, you have done an exceptional job writing this story so far & I'm cannot wait to see how you wrap it up in book 3!!
March 1, 2014
So finally I’ve finished Jacquelyn Ayres 2nd book in the Lost & Found series, Goodbye Secrets! And all I can say is I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it. Ms Ayres writing is like a breath of fresh air - lively, engaging and very individual. Her plot over the two books is developed in such a way that you are really taken by surprise by two enormous twists in Goodbye Secrets. I can’t say anything without risking giving them away but believe you me, you won’t be expecting them! And of course, clever girl that she is, she leaves Goodbye Secrets on something of a cliff hanger so now I can’t wait to read the final book in the series to see what happens. Read and Enjoy!
April 5, 2014
The most amazing roller coaster of a ride ever! If you don't cry I don't know why! Coming from hating to read when I stumbled across Good bye caution to not being able to put it down, to having to pace myself with Good bye secrets to last me for my 10 day vacation in Mexico was the hardest thing ever! I went to bed with it and woke to it! Made a fool of myself on the plane ride home crying like a baby. It will have you laughing, grasping for air, and crying before it's all said and done....leaving you heart broken and wanting more....wanting for GU to hurry up and get here to find out WHAT NOW!!!!
July 25, 2014
Perfect second book in an AMAZING trilogy!!!
Book 2 is probably my favorite!! by far the best written!!! It's also the most intense!!! Full of emotion!!! it's very powerful and compelling!! I was happy, sad, angry, upset all in one!! I cried sooo many times!! Ladies grab a tissue or ten!! =) some good some bad cries!! Sooooo many twists and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs!!! Definitely an AMAZING writer!!! You sucked me in, held me captivated, and pretty much mind f*cked me!!
GUYS read the trilogy . . . . NOW!!!!!!!!
Book 2 is probably my favorite!! by far the best written!!! It's also the most intense!!! Full of emotion!!! it's very powerful and compelling!! I was happy, sad, angry, upset all in one!! I cried sooo many times!! Ladies grab a tissue or ten!! =) some good some bad cries!! Sooooo many twists and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs!!! Definitely an AMAZING writer!!! You sucked me in, held me captivated, and pretty much mind f*cked me!!
GUYS read the trilogy . . . . NOW!!!!!!!!
June 9, 2015
Jacquelyn Ayres' "Lost & Found" series is nothing short of amazing! It's so erotic and steamy. I couldn't put it down...I had to know how it would end! I was up until 4:30am finishing #2! I laughed, I cried, I read one-handed...everything masterfully rolled into one incredible series. When you start into #1, you think things are moving a little fast and are a little jumbled, but wait for it, that's part of the plot! I have such a book hangover...nothing is going to compare to this for a loooong time. I can't wait for the Prequel to the series, "Goodbye Reservations," which is coming soon!
March 11, 2014
I don't even know where to start with this series. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Goodbye Caution, and liked it a lot. As I started reading this one, I got about 40% through it and seriously wanted to put it down, I got annoyed with the main female character, big time annoyed. All I can say is I'm so glad I kept reading! I was crying by the end of the book. What an twist in the storyline!! Can't wait to read the next one!
February 4, 2015
OMG! This is the first book that I have cried over. I am completely beside myself with this book. This author doesn't disappoint with the twists and turns in this book and if you have truly invested in the characters you can't help but shed a tear or two. Definitely didn't see this coming. I am going to prepare my tissues for the third book because I know I will be sad when I am done with this series.
April 1, 2014
I ABSO-BLOODY-FUCKING-LUTELY LOVED this book!!!!! Goodbye Secrets continues right where Goodbye Caution left off. And believe me when I say you MUST read Goodbye Caution to understand everything!!!! This is not a stand alone! Book one was great but book two was beyond all of my expectations!! My head is still spinning!! Be prepared for a total book hangover!
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March 18, 2015
WOW.!.!.!
Omg what Becca, Grayson, and Ray go threw is just wow so much happens in this book my head is still swimming with wth question...
who will she pick to be with you'll have to read the book with all the roller coaster emotions of Becca and everyone else l would so tell you all about it but then that wouldn't be fare... This is a must read series.
Omg what Becca, Grayson, and Ray go threw is just wow so much happens in this book my head is still swimming with wth question...
who will she pick to be with you'll have to read the book with all the roller coaster emotions of Becca and everyone else l would so tell you all about it but then that wouldn't be fare... This is a must read series.
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