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Lost & Found #3

Goodbye Uncertainty

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*** This is not a stand alone! You must read Goodbye Caution and Goodbye Secrets before this one. This book contains some strong language and laugh out loud moments.***

BECCA Campbell was lost for seven years, until an unexpected person from her past came back into her life and unveiled the truth.

This truth has set her free.

If only it were that easy.

Knowing what she now knows, Becca must come to grips with reality. She has to fight for the man she loves. The man she is meant to be with.

Becca, very sure of her path, needs to get him to say goodbye to uncertainty.

What happens, though, when uncertainty with her is all he’s ever known?

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2014

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Jacquelyn Ayres

12 books275 followers
I 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.

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May 1, 2014
Coming May 11th! I will never rate my own work but I hope that you enjoy it! ;)
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67 reviews20 followers
May 14, 2014
OMG...What can I say about this series without giving too much away?

I can say you must start with book one and read all three books for a wild ride through mind and life of Becca Campbell. You will not be disappointed!

I was hooked on the dynamic relationship of Becca, Ray and Grayson from book one "Goodbye Caution"

I was completely floored, left speechless and utterly shocked by the ending of book two "Goodbye Secrets"

Book three in this series "Goodbye Uncertainty" was exceptional! In the third installment, we finally get to work through the last pieces of Becca's adulthood puzzle.

All the pieces that are given to you throughout each of the books come together in a wonderful ending that will leave you satisfied but sad that this story has come to and end. I have laughed, cried, hated, gasped, loved, and connected with each of the characters that are portrayed throughout all three books. I can honestly say that I will have a book hangover for a while!

This is a series that will undoubtedly stick with me for a long time.

Jacquelyn Ayres, you have nailed this series! Absolutely Amazing and nothing like I have ever read before!!
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62 reviews19 followers
July 3, 2014
As always you better get your box of tissues with this book because your going to need them and your not going to be able to put it down. This series without giving away the spoilers is a roller coaster of emotions and an amazing love stories because it's really 2 love stories of a life time that unfold. The saddest part is knowing the series is ending.....the best part....had I never been introduced to Jac in the first place I would still hate reading! This series will suck you in from the beginning and leave you wanting more. You will never want it to end even if you are like me and absolutely hate to founding myself reading for hours on in. She makes you fall in love with the character and feel as if you know them. Thank you for making me find a love of reading that I never knew I had!!!
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408 reviews
August 11, 2016
Oh my goodness! What can I say but AWESOME! I love this series and hate for it to end but this book was a great ending. This is not a stand alone and you must read the first two books in the series in order to understand the story. This series grabs you from the beginning and by the end of the second book has your heart fully into these characters. This book does the same. Be prepared to cry but know that you will also laugh. For those of us who love Grayson, this book does a great job of helping us deal with those feelings and accept Ray for the man he is. So glad that I have been able to read these books. Jacquelyn Ayres is an awesome author!
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239 reviews
February 6, 2015
Ugh, I'm sad to say that my love story has come to an end. Coming full circle to show that everyone gets their happy ending is great. I'm still thinking about these characters and I already started a new book.
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1,438 reviews35 followers
May 16, 2014
Just when I thought that author Jacquelyn Ayres couldn't twist my emotions into any more knots after reading the first two books in The Lost & Found Series, she seals the deal and goes above and beyond what I expected in the third and final book, Goodbye Uncertainty!

In the third and final 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 as Rebecca's journey comes full circle, no one is safe from experiencing the full gamut of emotions from this finale!

If you haven't read the first two books in the series STOP right now and go get the books and read them! I can't stress enough that they are 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!

Then in Goodbye Secrets, the love triangle heated up with a lot more drama and hidden secrets coming to the surface ... lives were turned upside down ... and once again the reader was left wondering who would win Becca's heart!

Now in the finale of the series, Goodbye Uncertainty, Rebecca's journey comes full circle and it's about time that she decides whether it will be Grayson or Ray who will win her heart and soul! Without giving out any spoilers, all I am going to say is that this series takes the reader on a wild and emotional ride, you can't help but get drawn into Rebecca, Grayson, and Ray's lives. As their love stories (love triangle) unfolds in each of the books, the author does an amazing job of keeping the reader in suspense and wanting more as two love stories of a lifetime plays out, until she finally provides a very epic and satisfying conclusion that will leave a smile on your face. One tidbit for you ... have a box of tissues next to you!

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 into the characters' intense and passionate world. The love triangle is interwoven with personal issues and steamy romance, add in unexpected twist and turns that will keep you captivated and in suspense, and has one hell of an emotional conclusion that will leave the reader simply speechless, breathless, and completely spent ... *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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575 reviews
May 16, 2014
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First off I gave this book 5 stars
This is book 3 in the Lost and Found series
and is not a standalone. You need to read all three books.
And I would suggest before you leave any reviews that you read ALL three books.

This series is tied together like no other. The writing is exceptional and you will find yourself crying, laughing, and sometimes very frustrated. There might be a few things in the first book that you do not understand BUT it does come together and then you will understand all of it at the end. Book 3 was bittersweet for me. I could not wait to get my grubby little hands on this after the emotional rollercoaster that Jacquelyn left us with in book 2 but I also knew that this was the last book in this series. I have become so attached to these characters that I did not want to have to say goodbye. This is a series you will definitely want to read over, the first time you will be like HUH?? Then the second time you will be like OH! and then the third time you will be like YES! Ha ha! I cried like a baby probably the whole way through book three, I say this with my head hung in shame. This book series really affected me.

I love all three of these Characters, Grayson, Ray and Becca. And in book three Becca knows who she is suppose to be with, she does everything she can to make things the way they are suppose to be. But when there is so much doubt from all the times that you weren't sure she has her work cut out for her to convince this beautiful man that this time she really does mean business.
Forgetful Lucy is gone and standing there is a beautiful, shoeless woman waiting to give her life to the man she loves. Can she convince him that this time it is real?

Jacquelyn shoot me now! Drag my body into the back yard and bury me. I have been left speechless (yet I am still talking) ! You have given me a book (a series) that I have never experienced before. You have left me with a broken heart that I am not sure can be put back together. I will be forever changed from this series. PLEASE give it a chance and fall in love with everything Grayson, Becca and Ray! You will not be disappointed! <3
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63 reviews7 followers
May 13, 2014
If you are looking for a series that is DEEP, with so much meaning then you've found it!!! Let me just say that some people feel like its to intense so they quit reading, well it will ALL make sense, don't quit!! While I did not feel this way, I loved the intensity of everything, it made the meaning behind it more powerful. Jacquelyn Ayres has got a triple home runner here!! Each of the characters have huge roles they fill and are all important in their own way. I'm not going to lie, I ugly cried(both happy and sad) a lot during this series, but I also woke up my bf bc I was laughing too loud, you'll feel their pain, happiness, confusion, anxiety, anger, understanding, acceptance, jealousy, I've said this before but Jacquelyn makes you feel EVERY emotion, it almost feels real. Their has only been one other book that has done that to me (I can't say the title yet bc its not released)and I read everyday as much as I can. You MISS the characters like MAD when you have to put it down and get back to normal life. Normal life is nothing compared to the life you live while reading this series. I loved how everything fell into place. I loved reliving Becca's memories with her while she tries to regain them as her own again. I love how everyone gets their happy ending, though they've had to fight through major struggles to get there. The love Ray and Grayson share for Becca is something so powerful, special, and meaningful, most people are lucky if they get one chance at true love... Beccas lucky enough to have the love of two wonderful men. Becca has been through so so so much and shes lucky enough never to have to go through it alone again. Those two men will make sure of it. The ending is absolutely beautiful, your heart might skip a beat or two. This is my all time top favorite series!! I'm going to go cuddle Grayson's blue sweater now. I hope everybody reading this will take my advice and read this series RIGHT AWAY!! You'll kick your own arse if you don't!!
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212 reviews12 followers
November 13, 2014
Becca has this internal world inside her head with many different versions of herself. If you've read the series, you'll know what I mean. If you haven't, *squints eyes at you* get busy reading!! Ok so...ADD leave me be for a moment. I'm trying to write a review. *Inner librarian Ange with glasses low on the bridge of her nose points to ADD Ange...shushs her and points to the exit*

Now...the decision has been made. I'm still in a state of shock of the circumstances that lead to the decision. I may never be the same again. I will not tell you who she picked or how she came to pick said person. However, we will call him Bob for all intents and purposes of this review. *giggles at the reference...giggles* ok ok yes I'm getting sidetracked again. And back to my original thought of Becca and her internal world that we shall call Beccaland. In Beccaland, Becca need to erect a Bob statue in the town square with a theme park called Bobland *giggle fit again...get a grip Hall!!* and have a daily Bob parade. *wipes tears from laughing so hard* The patience and dedication of Bob deserves to be celebrated!!!

Since Becca has put these two men through such turmoil while making this decision, you can imagine the damage done to the trust between the two. Becca has to get Bob to let go of his uncertainty and trust that he is who she loves and wants to be with. Will she finally get her happily ever after? Read the books!!

I was bawling like a baby at the end. It was bittersweet. I miss the story already and it's only been a few days since I finished the series. I highly recommend the series to everyone. It's such a great story. Just make sure you keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times! It's a wild one! Thank you Jacquelyn Ayres for such an amazing journey! It was beautifully written and addicting *taps vein* from the start! Go 1-click and see for yourself!!
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22 reviews7 followers
May 15, 2014
THIS IS BOOK 3 IN A SERIES – PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW UNLESS YOU HAVE READ BOOKS 1 & 2!!!
Claire's Review - 5 Bare Naked Stars *****

So Ms Ayres brings us into the finale of this amazing series, still reeling from the revelation at the end of Goodbye Secrets. Becca wakes to find Ray by her side full of love and emotion for both the men she has loved and full of determination to make things right with Ray.

**”I’m ready to be yours, Ray. I’m ready for us. I’m ready for our present and our future. I’m ready to be all you need now.”**

Unfortunately Ray has heard it all before and is going to take some convincing.

**His eyes fill up. “Yeah…until tomorrow,” he says under his breath**

Becca is determined, but as usual there are some pitfalls, she fights to make him believe but when there are yet more revelations she feels their foundations shaking…

However, she has 2 great reasons growing within her to make this work, throughout the book the reader is never sure whether they will get through, but Rays love and Becca’s sheer strong will, sure have you thinking they can make it.

And –of course, they are as HOT as ever together.

**“Damn, baby,” he gasps as I push him onto his back and straddle him.**

and of course the Sybecca’s make an appearance.

**Horny Sybecca snaps her whip at the floor, She’s decked in full leather garb and looking to take control of the situation.**

Now finishing this story must have been the most difficult thing for Jacquelyn, but I think she’s done it perfectly. I can’t tell you…you’ll have to go buy it J
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301 reviews48 followers
May 15, 2014
The most imporatant thing that I can say before starting my review of this amazing series is this---You must read all three books in the Lost & Found series starting with Goodbye Caution, Goodbye Secrets and finally what we are here about now Goodbye Uncertainty.

Second I am going to say this, people who know me and who read my reviews should know by now that I try to be as honest as possible with my reviews, without every trying to give the story away and ruin it for the author. With this being said I am going to say that even though I had nothing to do with writing this series I do feel that I have been a part of it from the very begining.... why because of Jacquelyn Ayres who is a wonderful author and and a wonderful person through and through.

The series is a medley of everything that you could possible want and more in a book/series. Jack (yes that's what I call her and I can)! has given the readers so much with these wonderful characters Becca, Grayson and Ray. There will be tears, some of joy some of pain, laughing and sorrow, ups and downs all rolled around. There will be having to make a choice in this book as to who is the better man while both Grayson and Ray bring so much to the series. One thing is clear from the begining this series you will be drawn into it from the first book until you read the last. So you may want to grab an ice coffee with Butter Pecan flavoring and savor the end.
116 reviews2 followers
May 29, 2014
WOW, Just WOW!!

This was a perfect ending to a stunning series!!!

The story of Grayson, Becca & Ray is heart wrenching, devastating, joyful, romantic, very steamy, angsty, happy, exciting. It has a little bit of humour & a whole lot of twists & turns that you just don't see coming. It is also a journey of self discovery for all 3 characters that will leave you as a reader feeling emotionally exhausted and elated at the end, all at the same time!

I really don't want to give away any of the story because you need to read it for yourself to understand just how fabulous it is & fully appreciate the talent of Jacquelyn Ayres.

I will now buy any book Jacquelyn writes without thinking twice about it. I was gifted a copy of this book, but also bought it from Amazon in support of a fantastic author & just because it was that bloody good!!

Thankyou Jacquelyn for not just a great book, but a fabulous and fantastic series. I cannot wait to see what you give us next!!!
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Author 8 books224 followers
May 13, 2014
Thank you Jacquelyn for the ARC of Goodbye Uncertainty!

If you've read the first two books in this series, you know there were some dramatic twists and turns. For those who haven't read the first two (what are you waiting for?) I'm going to be very careful in my review to not give anything away.

What I love about all three of these novels is the careful planning of the story arc. Jacquelyn did a tremendous job weaving a complex story across three novels. This novel puts all of the pieces together very nicely and will answer all of your questions. Oh, and there's an epic epilogue. Another reason I love this series is the mixture of humor and heat.

I'm looking forward to reading more from Jacquelyn!
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Author 5 books17 followers
July 28, 2014
Finally, I can put the book down with a contented sigh! The first two books were a complete roller coaster of a ride and this the third and final book in the series, is the coming together of whole situation. Becca is a force to be reckoned with, and Grayson a formidable character for Ray to replace. Who can blame him for having his doubts that things are ever going to work out?
A very enjoyable trilogy, well written with characters who literally jump off the page at you. Ms Ayres has a unique voice and it's one we'll be hearing a lot more of in the future, I'm sure. I'll definitely be reading her next book.
PS Don't read this book as a stand alone - you do need to read the other two first!
81 reviews7 followers
July 25, 2014
Wow!!!!

Wow!!!!

This was DEFINITELY an AMAZING ending to an AMAZING trilogy!! I definitely wasn't able to put it down!!! it sucked you in, captivated you, intrigued you, and held your attention. I remember saying multiple times . . . ok only one more chapter!! haha!! Wrapping up the series in one sentence they made me angry, happy, excited, and sad all in one! Definitely and up and down rollercoaster ride!! Writing style is AMAZING!! Love the word choices!! Definitely can't wait to read more from you!!! <3
314 reviews7 followers
February 5, 2015
Wow! What an ending to a remarkable trilogy. I hate to say it - it actually, physically pains me to do so but yes, I actually do fall for Ray in this book. Ok, let me take time out to recover! After reading and 'getting' everything that has happened up to this point, I still have a slight problem with some of the things Ray has done (I think you know what I'm getting at) but there is at least now a level of understanding. This is a funny, warm, heart-wrenching story that will stay with me forever. Ms Ayres, you rock!!
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730 reviews14 followers
December 25, 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!
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592 reviews41 followers
July 17, 2014
This is one of these series that I really didn't want to end.

I absolutely fell in love with Jac and her way of writing from the very beginning and also fell head over heals in love with her characters.

Goodbye Uncertainty is completely different than the first 2 books, slower paced, but still very much unputdownable.

It wraps up the series beautifully and leaves you feeling content and happy for Becca and Ray.

A brilliant story from an equally amazing author.

Love you Jac. <3 <3

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5 reviews1 follower
May 12, 2014
It is very hard for me to adequately put into words just how wonderful this series is. You will laugh, cry, and fall in love while reading these books. Jacquelyn writes beautifully and makes you feel like you really know these characters in real life. I have never fully cried from a book, but this series was definitely worth the tears. This book will ignite a fire in your heart while melting it at the same time. This is a MUST read! You wont be disappointed!
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180 reviews1 follower
March 26, 2015
wow

Yet again this book leaves me speechless all tho Grayson will always be my favorite in this book Ray did earn my respect so much happens in this book that it will blow your mind so many emotions come from it and makes them come from you too I really enjoyed this series and I think you will too... So check it out you won't be sorry.
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Author 3 books172 followers
May 25, 2014
I was doubtful at first after the ending of book 2 whether or not I would want to read book 3 and how Ayres could possibly make me enjoy it. Well...DO NOT DOUBT...she delivers! I hate spoilers so my reviews are always short and sweet. READ IT, end of story.
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35 reviews2 followers
July 8, 2014
I wasn't sure how Jacquelyn was going to get me to fall in love with Ray after everything that we learned in the first and second books. But dear lord she did it and I am glad she did.
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234 reviews3 followers
October 29, 2015
What a struggle. I'm not sure if I would have keep him. So much back-and-fourth. Good cry.
I could see the Inn with the descriptions in my head. WOW! Very detailed.
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193 reviews
July 16, 2016
Good book with a nice ending. I really enjoyed this series.
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2,280 reviews373 followers
May 28, 2014
This book picks up from where the last book finished and you MUST read the first two books or this story will make no sense at all. I don’t want to state anything about the story because it really will just give it all away but I will say that this starts from Becca waking up in the hospital and after the MASSIVE bomb that was dropped on us in the last book, this story is about what comes after that and how the characters move on and live their lives.

I really enjoyed the other two books and this was no different. They are so over exaggerated but I love it, this book is such an attention grabber you really can’t put it down until you finish. It’s such a roller coaster of emotion, I was frustrated, then happy, then confused, then angry..honestly I think I was feeling all the emotions the characters were. It’s so up and down and so much happens it’s sometimes hard to keep up with where the characters are and what they are feeling. Especially Ray! That man was like a yo-yo with his feelings, although you couldn’t really blame him after everything he has been through with Becca.

“Dude..you’re like the Englishman who went up the hill and came down a fucking mountain…Can I get something for you Ray? A tampon? Maybe some Midol?”

My absolutely favourite parts of this story were when we heard from Grayson in any form. The letter and photo album he had created for her were so sweet and I nearly a shed a tear. They were beautiful and my heart broke for their love that was cut short…

“You are my Once Upon A Time and the happy ending I never thought existed”

The reason I give this book 4 stars and not 5 is for the same reasons I stated with the other books. First of all the repetitive use of the word “baby” drove me crazy and the constant repeating of pet names is a pet hate of mine. It was just used too many times and always so close together.

Also the way the male characters treat Becca, especially Ray sometimes went beyond Alpha Male and was instead just rude and honestly a bit aggressive. This is something I’ve struggled with throughout the series because I honestly couldn’t believe anyone would put up being treated the way Becca sometimes is in this story by the men in her life, but I do understand the part it plays within the story so I wouldn’t mark this book down too much because of it.

“I fell deeply in love with her. It wasn’t easy. I tried to walk away, but I missed her every time. She’s the air that I breathe. It was more painful to be without her.”

I did really love this final book. It brought everything together nicely and all the questions were cleared up. I loved the epilogue and that we got a chance to see a quick glimpse of Ray and Becca’s happily ever after which they truly did deserve after all the high and lows they had been through. A great ending to a great series!

“I promise to remind you every day that you love me by doing something to make you fall for me even more”

Bethany
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