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LOST #1
Broken
The first novel in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's sizzling LOST series introduces the Last Option Search Team, an elite unit that must protect the only surviving victim of a serial killer.
Ex-SEAL and LOST founder Gabe Spencer is accustomed to the unusual in his job. But when knockout Eve Gray steps into his office, he's rattled. For the mysterious woman is a dead ringer for the heiress thought to be the latest prey of the serial killer who goes by the name Lady Killer.
When Eve awoke in an Atlanta hospital, her past was a blank slate. Then she recognized her own face in the newspaper and vowed to learn the truth. Determined to confront the nightmares hidden in her mind, she never expects to find a partner in Gabe.
As Gabe and Eve work together, their explosive attraction becomes irresistible. Gabe knows that his desire for Eve is growing too strong, bordering on a dangerous obsession, but nothing pulls him away from her. And when another Eve lookalike disappears, Gabe vows to protect Eve at all costs. While Eve may have forgotten the killer in her past, it's clear he hasn't forgotten her.
Ex-SEAL and LOST founder Gabe Spencer is accustomed to the unusual in his job. But when knockout Eve Gray steps into his office, he's rattled. For the mysterious woman is a dead ringer for the heiress thought to be the latest prey of the serial killer who goes by the name Lady Killer.
When Eve awoke in an Atlanta hospital, her past was a blank slate. Then she recognized her own face in the newspaper and vowed to learn the truth. Determined to confront the nightmares hidden in her mind, she never expects to find a partner in Gabe.
As Gabe and Eve work together, their explosive attraction becomes irresistible. Gabe knows that his desire for Eve is growing too strong, bordering on a dangerous obsession, but nothing pulls him away from her. And when another Eve lookalike disappears, Gabe vows to protect Eve at all costs. While Eve may have forgotten the killer in her past, it's clear he hasn't forgotten her.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2015
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Cynthia Eden
311 books6,802 followersAward-winning author Cynthia Eden writes sexy tales of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over one hundred novels and novellas.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
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March 9, 2015
I actually don’t read romantic suspense very often anymore. I used to read it slavishly but then I found I was galloping through the story to get to the end expecting to see the Bad Guy come after the heroine and our hero ride in like a white knight and rescue her and I was skimming over the story and kind of missing the romance so I only dip my toes back in the suspense pool occasionally and when I do, I want it to be a good one.
I’ve read Cynthia Eden’s Deadly series in the past and I know, as a romantic suspense, author she gives me what I’m looking for – seriously nasty and sadistic bad buys, a hot sexy romance and a highly suspenseful story and that’s what I was looking for in Broken and I definitely found it.
Broken gives us not only a hot romance and a suspenseful story but also works hard at setting the scene for the rest of the LOST series, introducing us to the main characters who will no doubt star in future books and giving us a little bit of their background. It seems all these people have something very dark in their past which has driven them to be part of Gabe Spencer’s new missing persons agency and there’s just enough here to whet your appetite to want to carry on with the series.
So we have Gabe Spencer, head honcho of the LOST organisation, and Eve Gray who has survived torture and near death to wake up with no memory of what happened that day or anything before. The only thing she knows is that she’s escaped a killer and she looks uncannily like a missing heiress, suspected to be one of the killer’s victims. She turns to Gabe and his organisation for help and they share an incredible attraction and, once he realises that the killer is coming for again, Gabe’s protective and possessive traits come rising to the surface and he vows to keep the woman he’s falling in love with safe from the clutches of her would-be murderer.
This is a highly complex, multi-layered suspenseful story with plenty of red herrings and potential suspects. Pay close attention to all the details as there is plenty of little clues out there – some to definitely throw you off the scent but some do point straight at the killer. When he’s eventually unmasked, he was one of my suspects but I had several so I don’t think it was at all predictable. The plot is intriguing enough to keep me reading and gathering pace as I found myself dying to find out who the killer is and I once again found myself reading just a little too fast. I tried to slow myself down, to appreciate the growing feelings between Gabe and Eve but I found it nigh on impossible! Suspense novels just do this to me – I just have to know!
I think the mystery pretty much takes centre stage here but it’s interwoven pretty well with the romance between the two central characters and, for the most part, I really did feel their overwhelming passion and desperation at the gathering danger for Eve. It was very well done with some truly emotional and very hot sex scenes. I very much enjoyed it, devoured it in fact. The Killer truly was a fucked up, sadistic bastard and I think Cynthia Eden does this type of bad guy really well.
I very much liked Gabe and his crew who will no doubt entertain us for several books to come and I look forward to reading them. If I have any complaints, it’s that I didn’t always completely get Gabe and Eve’s connection – it seemed to come out of nowhere, a kind of insta-love but I did eventually get on board with it and start rooting for them. A good start to what promises to be a great series.
4 LadyKiller stars
ARC courtesy of Avon Romance and Edelweiss
December 13, 2018
4 stars
Romantic suspense is my favorite genre.
Cynthia Eden is one of my favorite authors.
Her heroines are always strong and smart.
Writing is amazing, suspense is very intense.
Liked this book a lot. My heart broke for the victims.
There were some unanswered questions at the end, that’s why only 4 stars.
But when I think about other books I rated with 4 stars, I can’t click 4 for this great read.
I just can not.
Click, click, click, click, click = 5 stars 😎
Romantic suspense is my favorite genre.
Cynthia Eden is one of my favorite authors.
Her heroines are always strong and smart.
Writing is amazing, suspense is very intense.
Liked this book a lot. My heart broke for the victims.
There were some unanswered questions at the end, that’s why only 4 stars.
But when I think about other books I rated with 4 stars, I can’t click 4 for this great read.
I just can not.
Click, click, click, click, click = 5 stars 😎
November 20, 2015
4 'chilling, thrilling, whodunnit' stars!
Broken is the first book in Cynthia Eden's romantic suspense series, LOST. It's a thrilling serial-killer murder mystery with so many twists and turns and probable suspects, readers can't possibly know, until the very end, who the true killer is. I love stories that keep me guessing like this!
Blurb...
Ex-SEAL and LOST founder Gabe Spencer is accustomed to the unusual in his job. But when knockout Eve Gray steps into his office, he's rattled. For the mysterious woman is a dead ringer for the heiress thought to be the latest prey of the serial killer who goes by the name Lady Killer.
When Eve awoke in an Atlanta hospital, her past was a blank slate. Then she recognized her own face in the newspaper and vowed to learn the truth. Determined to confront the nightmares hidden in her mind, she never expects to find a partner in Gabe.
As Gabe and Eve work together, their explosive attraction becomes irresistible. Gabe knows that his desire for Eve is growing too strong, bordering on a dangerous obsession, but nothing pulls him away from her. And when another Eve lookalike disappears, Gabe vows to protect Eve at all costs. While Eve may have forgotten the killer in her past, it's clear he hasn't forgotten her.
My thoughts...
I'm a huge fan of romantic suspense and have read a lot of great stories by some of the genre's best authors but, until now, none by Cynthia Eden - and make no mistake, Broken proves she's one of the best! This story sent chills up and down my spine and even though I didn't want to put it down, I had to put it down because it was getting so intense I knew I'd be up all night checking and re-checking the locks on my doors and windows if I didn't!
So why 4 stars?
Lust-at-first-sight works well in paranormal romance (bonding scents compelling an attraction) and erotica (because erotica is all about sexual attraction), but Broken is neither of those and its intricate, amazing plot didn't mesh with the insta-lust between Gabe and Eve. Sure, Eve's trauma induced amnesia could explain her lack of apprehension over being attracted to Gabe, a complete stranger, but even with that in mind I couldn't get on board with the sexual intensity they felt for each other. Too much, too soon and that cost this story a full star in my rating. Had the attraction/romance moved at a more believable pace, or had this not been meant to be a romance, it would've easily been a 5 star read!
The bottom line...
I've already got the next book in the series, Twisted, locked, loaded, and ready to roll... and that should speak volumes about how much I enjoyed Broken!
An ARC was provided by Avon Books. In appreciation I'm giving them an honest review.
January 23, 2019
I am IMPRESSED.
When you bumped something which calls "Strong Women" then you will be doomed, it does not matter whoever you are.
I know the killer from the very first but damn the author knows how to mess with your mind. The first book of this author and it won't be the last one. 💕 I am very impressed. 💖
The only complain I have is - the hero-heroine relationship was moving too fast at the beginning of the book. But later it was ok. 😘💓
When you bumped something which calls "Strong Women" then you will be doomed, it does not matter whoever you are.
I know the killer from the very first but damn the author knows how to mess with your mind. The first book of this author and it won't be the last one. 💕 I am very impressed. 💖
The only complain I have is - the hero-heroine relationship was moving too fast at the beginning of the book. But later it was ok. 😘💓
April 28, 2020
DNF
I do not get this book ata ll. Nothing is really click or set fire in me. The blurb is promising a good suspense romance book. A heroine who has amnesia is trying to find out who she is. She enlist a hero who is super alpha male.
Yet when the story progress, I do not get any chemistry between them. The suspense does not sound suspense. I do not know what it is. Oh and I am listening to the audio book. The narrator is awful.
2 stars
I do not get this book ata ll. Nothing is really click or set fire in me. The blurb is promising a good suspense romance book. A heroine who has amnesia is trying to find out who she is. She enlist a hero who is super alpha male.
Yet when the story progress, I do not get any chemistry between them. The suspense does not sound suspense. I do not know what it is. Oh and I am listening to the audio book. The narrator is awful.
2 stars
May 23, 2022
Eve (the name she gives herself, as she doesn’t want to be called Jane Doe), wakes up in an Atlanta hospital, to find that all her memories of her life and who she was have vanished, all she wakes with is a sense of fear, but she doesn’t know why. Her injuries/cuts prove that something bad happened. Desperate to find out: who she is, what happened, and to regain her sense of feeling safe, she turns to LOST, a company that solves the missing person cases that are dormant and/or appear impossible for the police to solve. Eve hopes LOST can prove whether or not she is, as she thinks, the only living victim of a serial killer.
The founder and head of LOST - Gabe Spencer, whilst wary of Eve and the truth of what she says, feels an instant and tight pull to her that he finds himself unable to ignore. Thus, as he and his team set out to investigate, he finds himself romantically entangled with a woman who is being haunted. The killer is closer than anyone things, and waiting with baited breath and eager hands for the return of Eve.
The chemistry between the two was clear, I did want some moments of emotional intimacy between the two, but despite this they work as individual characters and as a hot couple. Also, it's a small thing, but I do wish the weirdness with her doctor, and his fascination with Eve, had been depicted a tad differently, and that the doctor's emergence in the book had been more well-rounded or simply removed.
This re-read was fun, I loved the fact that Eve was so resilient and kickass, she didn’t let her fear stop her running into the darkness after the killer who haunted her, and even as the killer tortured her, she did all she could to live.
I can say honestly that this book like many of Eden’s work will be staying permanently on my kindle (presently on amazon for £1.99).
The founder and head of LOST - Gabe Spencer, whilst wary of Eve and the truth of what she says, feels an instant and tight pull to her that he finds himself unable to ignore. Thus, as he and his team set out to investigate, he finds himself romantically entangled with a woman who is being haunted. The killer is closer than anyone things, and waiting with baited breath and eager hands for the return of Eve.
The chemistry between the two was clear, I did want some moments of emotional intimacy between the two, but despite this they work as individual characters and as a hot couple. Also, it's a small thing, but I do wish the weirdness with her doctor, and his fascination with Eve, had been depicted a tad differently, and that the doctor's emergence in the book had been more well-rounded or simply removed.
This re-read was fun, I loved the fact that Eve was so resilient and kickass, she didn’t let her fear stop her running into the darkness after the killer who haunted her, and even as the killer tortured her, she did all she could to live.
I can say honestly that this book like many of Eden’s work will be staying permanently on my kindle (presently on amazon for £1.99).
October 27, 2015
An exciting, heart-stopping reading experience!
I got so swept up in this book. Obviously, I'm not good at dealing with too much excitement and tension, and this book kept me for the most part on the edge of my seat! My heart would start beating furiously and pounding against my rib cage whenever the Lady Killer appeared. The author did a great job building up tense situations and creating such interesting characters.
I felt like there was too much happening in the story, and it gave me a moment of extreme curiosity--'Who the hell was the lady killer?!!!' I had no idea. I couldn't guess. I didn't even have a clue! Even though I was terrified of what the bad guy did, I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages, wanting to find out the truth.
The sexual chemistry between Gabe and Eve was off the charts. Gabe is so sexy, devoted, protective, and possessive, which makes him irresistible. He is one of the hottest alpha heroes.
One thing I loved most about Gabe was that he loved Eve, no matter who she was before she lost her memory. Whatever happened in her past, good, bad, everything in between, was the past. He would protect her with his life!
This book is a good start to the series. There are other interesting characters in the story whom I want to know more about. This is another awesome read by Cynthia Eden and I enjoyed it all the way through.
I got so swept up in this book. Obviously, I'm not good at dealing with too much excitement and tension, and this book kept me for the most part on the edge of my seat! My heart would start beating furiously and pounding against my rib cage whenever the Lady Killer appeared. The author did a great job building up tense situations and creating such interesting characters.
I felt like there was too much happening in the story, and it gave me a moment of extreme curiosity--'Who the hell was the lady killer?!!!' I had no idea. I couldn't guess. I didn't even have a clue! Even though I was terrified of what the bad guy did, I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages, wanting to find out the truth.
The sexual chemistry between Gabe and Eve was off the charts. Gabe is so sexy, devoted, protective, and possessive, which makes him irresistible. He is one of the hottest alpha heroes.
”Eve.” He shook his head. “You need to stop touching me. You need to walk away in the next five seconds because that’s about as long as I’ll be able to stop myself.”
His jaw was locked tight. “I’m a possessive bastard,” he told her.
What?
“I want you so much that I’m fucking about to explode right now.”
That was good.
“But I can’t have a taste and walk away.” He gave a hard shake of his head. “That’s not who I am.”
She didn’t even know who she was.
“If I take you, there’s no going back. I won’t be able to go back.”
One thing I loved most about Gabe was that he loved Eve, no matter who she was before she lost her memory. Whatever happened in her past, good, bad, everything in between, was the past. He would protect her with his life!
This book is a good start to the series. There are other interesting characters in the story whom I want to know more about. This is another awesome read by Cynthia Eden and I enjoyed it all the way through.
April 20, 2015
4.25 You are Not Broken Stars!
The best thing about Cynthia Eden is that you never get let down when reading one of her works. You know that it will be romantic and suspenseful and definitely hot! You also know that the suspense and the mystery will always be on the side of completely crazy!
Broken starts out fast with the cray-cray and has you holding your breath at the scene of terror presented. Then the mystery starts with a beautiful blonde, Eve, who walks into LOST headquarters looking for someone to be found. She needs Gabe Spencer to see her and hear her. She needs Gabe to "find her." Gabe and his team specialize in the location of lost people...dead or alive. He is skeptical at the story of the lost soul in front of him, but he is also captivated by her beauty and fight.
In true Eden fashion, there is undeniable chemistry and tension between Eve and Gabe that should not exist. Like previous books, Gabe is a strong sexy alpha, but Eve...she may not know who she is, but she knows what she wants! I loved her character as she was strong, determined, and willing to put her libido out there. She wanted something to call her own...Gabe didn't stand a chance! But who is this woman? Where did she come from? Is she really a victim? It seems those around her are not safe and no one seems to be legit!
Good suspense to the end. Great heat and intimacy. Great action with twists and turns. Perhaps I am getting better at the "who done it" theme as I already knew the "bad" at first encounter! For me that kinda dropped my excitement when it proved to be right...still liked it though! I can tell that this series is going to rock as Gabe's team had some interesting members whose stories I am itching to know!
The best thing about Cynthia Eden is that you never get let down when reading one of her works. You know that it will be romantic and suspenseful and definitely hot! You also know that the suspense and the mystery will always be on the side of completely crazy!
Broken starts out fast with the cray-cray and has you holding your breath at the scene of terror presented. Then the mystery starts with a beautiful blonde, Eve, who walks into LOST headquarters looking for someone to be found. She needs Gabe Spencer to see her and hear her. She needs Gabe to "find her." Gabe and his team specialize in the location of lost people...dead or alive. He is skeptical at the story of the lost soul in front of him, but he is also captivated by her beauty and fight.
In true Eden fashion, there is undeniable chemistry and tension between Eve and Gabe that should not exist. Like previous books, Gabe is a strong sexy alpha, but Eve...she may not know who she is, but she knows what she wants! I loved her character as she was strong, determined, and willing to put her libido out there. She wanted something to call her own...Gabe didn't stand a chance! But who is this woman? Where did she come from? Is she really a victim? It seems those around her are not safe and no one seems to be legit!
Good suspense to the end. Great heat and intimacy. Great action with twists and turns. Perhaps I am getting better at the "who done it" theme as I already knew the "bad" at first encounter! For me that kinda dropped my excitement when it proved to be right...still liked it though! I can tell that this series is going to rock as Gabe's team had some interesting members whose stories I am itching to know!
November 19, 2021
When you wake up with horrific scars and no memory of how you got them, the best thing to do is to consult a professional. And that's just what Eve did. She knew that she had survived something terrifying, but whether she was the only surviving victim of a prolific serial killer or just a woman who fell into something rough... she just didn't know. Gabe was the man to call. He had dedicated his life to finding those who were gone without a trace. Finding out who Eve really is might be the only thing that saves her life.
I found a lot of enjoyment with this story. There were a wealth of suspects, at least in my mind, and I loved how the author didn't give me enough to draw my conclusions too early. I honestly didn't know who the killer could be. All I knew was that he was creepy and scary and somewhat hilarious.
While the relationship developed pretty quickly between Gabe and Eve, it worked. They were in an intense situation, which would obviously draw out some intense emotions. The way they worked together, without the heroine trying some crazy stunts, only made me enjoy this story more.
The full blog review is HERE
I found a lot of enjoyment with this story. There were a wealth of suspects, at least in my mind, and I loved how the author didn't give me enough to draw my conclusions too early. I honestly didn't know who the killer could be. All I knew was that he was creepy and scary and somewhat hilarious.
While the relationship developed pretty quickly between Gabe and Eve, it worked. They were in an intense situation, which would obviously draw out some intense emotions. The way they worked together, without the heroine trying some crazy stunts, only made me enjoy this story more.
The full blog review is HERE
March 22, 2017
4.5 stars :D
May 9, 2017
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: I needed to get out of my book funk for a while now, and I often look into different types of romance books to help me -- so that's what this was. A sweet friend recommended this author :). While I did enjoy Ms. Eden's storytelling skills, I think I've convinced myself that romantic suspense is just not my favorite. Don't get me wrong -- I felt the need to finish the book in order to find out who the killer was and why they did what they did, BUT the romance aspects fell short. That is exactly what usually happens for me when reading this sub-genre, and only the occasional book has really worked for me in finding that tough balance between the suspense and romance (Last Breath is the only one that comes to mind right now). Again, it's a personal thing here I know -- so those of you that don't mind a lot of great suspense and mystery (because it did end up being good stuff!) with a side of romance (and some sexy times thrown in). This might work great for you!
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Eve and Gabe's story. They meet when Eve tries to hire Gabe to find out the truth of her identity. She woke up in a hospital with amnesia, but found her face in a paper as a victim of a serial killer. Gabe owns a company that helps find lost people, and he is hesitant to help Eve because he is unsure of her motives. After a while, he takes the case. They return to the scenes of the crimes and try to help get Eve's memory back as well as stop the killer. There are some sexy times and a good bit of suspense and mystery...and they do get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between focusing on Eve and Gabe (mainly, but also side characters) in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: It did feel slow for the first half, but it did seem to start to pick up. I did skim a little when I was getting bored and distracted.
Instalove: No. Instalust? Yes.
H rating: 3 stars. Gabe. I liked him, but I did have issue with how he was sooo strongly attracted to the h that he seemed to let his dick do the thinking for him at times.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Eve. She was a pretty tough cookie! I did get a little frustrated with her dramatics when her memories started coming back -- that's probably my cold heart talking ;)
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Not really
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No.
Cheating: No.
Separation: No.
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had good closure for the case, but I wanted a HEA for the couple! I would call it a HFN ending.
How I got it: I got it on loan through my public library and Amazon.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
Overall Opinion: I needed to get out of my book funk for a while now, and I often look into different types of romance books to help me -- so that's what this was. A sweet friend recommended this author :). While I did enjoy Ms. Eden's storytelling skills, I think I've convinced myself that romantic suspense is just not my favorite. Don't get me wrong -- I felt the need to finish the book in order to find out who the killer was and why they did what they did, BUT the romance aspects fell short. That is exactly what usually happens for me when reading this sub-genre, and only the occasional book has really worked for me in finding that tough balance between the suspense and romance (Last Breath is the only one that comes to mind right now). Again, it's a personal thing here I know -- so those of you that don't mind a lot of great suspense and mystery (because it did end up being good stuff!) with a side of romance (and some sexy times thrown in). This might work great for you!
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Eve and Gabe's story. They meet when Eve tries to hire Gabe to find out the truth of her identity. She woke up in a hospital with amnesia, but found her face in a paper as a victim of a serial killer. Gabe owns a company that helps find lost people, and he is hesitant to help Eve because he is unsure of her motives. After a while, he takes the case. They return to the scenes of the crimes and try to help get Eve's memory back as well as stop the killer. There are some sexy times and a good bit of suspense and mystery...and they do get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between focusing on Eve and Gabe (mainly, but also side characters) in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: It did feel slow for the first half, but it did seem to start to pick up. I did skim a little when I was getting bored and distracted.
Instalove: No. Instalust? Yes.
H rating: 3 stars. Gabe. I liked him, but I did have issue with how he was sooo strongly attracted to the h that he seemed to let his dick do the thinking for him at times.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Eve. She was a pretty tough cookie! I did get a little frustrated with her dramatics when her memories started coming back -- that's probably my cold heart talking ;)
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Not really
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No.
Cheating: No.
Separation: No.
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had good closure for the case, but I wanted a HEA for the couple! I would call it a HFN ending.
How I got it: I got it on loan through my public library and Amazon.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
March 30, 2015
Kitty's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
What a brilliant start to a new Romantic Suspense series “Broken” is. A roller-coaster ride of thrills with a little sex, a lot of suspense and a surprise as to who the Lady Killer is.
I'm excited for this new series by Cynthia Eden. She had me really guessing throughout the story as to who was committing the murders and why. Just when I really thought that I had it figured out, another twist was thrown in and I again had no clue as to who was committing the murders.
As the plot unfolds and the attraction between Gabe and Eve grows, so did my respect for the author. Yes, they fell in love too quick and she put her trust in a man that she barely knew, but, it worked. It fit in with the storyline and the characters. And, this story is fast – there really is no down time from the point where Eve walks into Lost to the end when the murderer is revealed. It's one surprise after another as the team rally's around Gabe and Eve to help solve the mystery of the Lady Killer – something even the FBI cannot do.
As Romantic Suspense goes, Broken is at the top of the list. It keeps you guessing, has you wondering and then throws you for a spin when he is finally revealed. I am definitely going to be watching for the rest of this series and can't wait to see how Cynthia Eden continues the Lost series.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
What a brilliant start to a new Romantic Suspense series “Broken” is. A roller-coaster ride of thrills with a little sex, a lot of suspense and a surprise as to who the Lady Killer is.
I'm excited for this new series by Cynthia Eden. She had me really guessing throughout the story as to who was committing the murders and why. Just when I really thought that I had it figured out, another twist was thrown in and I again had no clue as to who was committing the murders.
As the plot unfolds and the attraction between Gabe and Eve grows, so did my respect for the author. Yes, they fell in love too quick and she put her trust in a man that she barely knew, but, it worked. It fit in with the storyline and the characters. And, this story is fast – there really is no down time from the point where Eve walks into Lost to the end when the murderer is revealed. It's one surprise after another as the team rally's around Gabe and Eve to help solve the mystery of the Lady Killer – something even the FBI cannot do.
As Romantic Suspense goes, Broken is at the top of the list. It keeps you guessing, has you wondering and then throws you for a spin when he is finally revealed. I am definitely going to be watching for the rest of this series and can't wait to see how Cynthia Eden continues the Lost series.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
April 1, 2015
3.5 stars
Cynthia Eden, a writer after my own heart.
Just saying, I totally knew who it was since the guy first appeared in the book. I rock.
Cynthia Eden, a writer after my own heart.
Just saying, I totally knew who it was since the guy first appeared in the book. I rock.
February 9, 2017
Rating~ 4.25 stars
Copy generously provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Gabe Spencer is the founder of LOST and an ex-Seal. He is a pure Cynthia eden hero, by that I mean he’s possessive, protective and not to mention badass. Gabe and his team find missing people, doesn’t matter how long it has been since they disappeared. Gabe found LOST after the death of his younger sister.
Eve Grey is a woman without a past and an identity. All she remembers is waking up in a hospital and being in pain. Seeing no other option, she decides to go to LOST to ask them to help her find herself. She believes that she escaped from the notorious serial killer called ‘Lady Killer’ after seeing the newspapers which happens to have the picture of one of his victims (Jessica Montgomery) who looks exactly like Eve.
Eve was a wonderful character, she was trying to be strong, she had grit and determination to find out who she was even if meant coming face to face with a past that coould potentially be fatal. Eve was also vulnerable and afraid yet she never gave into a pity party. She meets Gabe when she goes to their head office and instantly feels attracted towards. I really liked Gabe and Eve together. He was wonderful with her, he was supportive and understanding of what she needed. He also didn’t know he to quite deal with some of emotions Eve bought in him.
Quibbles: While I did like Eve and Gabe’s relationship, it was just that it developed all to fast (in a matter of days I believe) and also there was a point where Eve did something rash which though seemed like the right thing to do for her, it didn’t make me happy as her supporter. Lastly Gabe, I wanted to know more about him and how be become the man he was. There wasn’t much about him the book maybe because of all the focus on Eve’s backstory.
Through the course of the book, we find more information about who Eve was, about her family, her past and her connection to the Lady Killer. I really liked the storyline, it kept me guessing of who exactly was Eve Gray.
I suspected the killer from the start but obviously there wasn’t any proof and the book had so twists and turn that even I doubted myself. The suspense part of the book was also done brilliantly. People who love darker romantic suspense books would love this book (as I did).
Overall, this was a great romantic suspense story and a great start to a new series. We also get to know to the members of LOST, who all seem pretty darn interesting and I can’t wait to read to Dean’s book . Happy Reading!
Copy generously provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Gabe Spencer is the founder of LOST and an ex-Seal. He is a pure Cynthia eden hero, by that I mean he’s possessive, protective and not to mention badass. Gabe and his team find missing people, doesn’t matter how long it has been since they disappeared. Gabe found LOST after the death of his younger sister.
Eve Grey is a woman without a past and an identity. All she remembers is waking up in a hospital and being in pain. Seeing no other option, she decides to go to LOST to ask them to help her find herself. She believes that she escaped from the notorious serial killer called ‘Lady Killer’ after seeing the newspapers which happens to have the picture of one of his victims (Jessica Montgomery) who looks exactly like Eve.
Eve was a wonderful character, she was trying to be strong, she had grit and determination to find out who she was even if meant coming face to face with a past that coould potentially be fatal. Eve was also vulnerable and afraid yet she never gave into a pity party. She meets Gabe when she goes to their head office and instantly feels attracted towards. I really liked Gabe and Eve together. He was wonderful with her, he was supportive and understanding of what she needed. He also didn’t know he to quite deal with some of emotions Eve bought in him.
Quibbles: While I did like Eve and Gabe’s relationship, it was just that it developed all to fast (in a matter of days I believe) and also there was a point where Eve did something rash which though seemed like the right thing to do for her, it didn’t make me happy as her supporter. Lastly Gabe, I wanted to know more about him and how be become the man he was. There wasn’t much about him the book maybe because of all the focus on Eve’s backstory.
Through the course of the book, we find more information about who Eve was, about her family, her past and her connection to the Lady Killer. I really liked the storyline, it kept me guessing of who exactly was Eve Gray.
I suspected the killer from the start but obviously there wasn’t any proof and the book had so twists and turn that even I doubted myself. The suspense part of the book was also done brilliantly. People who love darker romantic suspense books would love this book (as I did).
Overall, this was a great romantic suspense story and a great start to a new series. We also get to know to the members of LOST, who all seem pretty darn interesting and I can’t wait to read to Dean’s book . Happy Reading!
May 22, 2015
I thought I was about to read a cute romantic suspense novel about a woman who loses her memory due to a traumatic event and the hunky hero helps her find the bad guy while they're on the run. That's generally the set-up in this genre. While that is pretty much how this book goes I did not expect to get creepy Shutter Island vibes.
There's a serial killer on the loose who is after our heroine and the author had me suspecting literally every male character. I even suspected the hero for a minute! Lol. It was the edge of your seat kinda suspense where you're playing "whodunnit."
Two stars because this wasn't what I wanted to read. Maybe because I didn't know much about the story before going in and wasn't in the right mind frame but I just wanted to find out the killer and get this over with. And I was disappointed to find out that the love story came secondary to the mystery. I honestly can't remember any meaningful couple scenes besides those sex scenes. The H/h were just running around the island trying to find the killer.
This is definitely for you if you want a more complex romantic suspense/thriller story than what is usually out there. Just not the type of book I usually read nor the type I want to read at this moment. Now I'm off to find a cute, fluffy read. Lol. This wasn't even scary but I was reading in the dark and jumping at shadows. SMH. I probably won't be able to handle horror novels.
Safety:
There's a serial killer on the loose who is after our heroine and the author had me suspecting literally every male character. I even suspected the hero for a minute! Lol. It was the edge of your seat kinda suspense where you're playing "whodunnit."
Two stars because this wasn't what I wanted to read. Maybe because I didn't know much about the story before going in and wasn't in the right mind frame but I just wanted to find out the killer and get this over with. And I was disappointed to find out that the love story came secondary to the mystery. I honestly can't remember any meaningful couple scenes besides those sex scenes. The H/h were just running around the island trying to find the killer.
This is definitely for you if you want a more complex romantic suspense/thriller story than what is usually out there. Just not the type of book I usually read nor the type I want to read at this moment. Now I'm off to find a cute, fluffy read. Lol. This wasn't even scary but I was reading in the dark and jumping at shadows. SMH. I probably won't be able to handle horror novels.
Safety:
May 13, 2017
3.75 stars
Romantic, suspenseful and full on action. I guessed it, but did not see that coming!
Great read if you're looking for an action packed plot with some smut on the side.
Romantic, suspenseful and full on action. I guessed it, but did not see that coming!
Great read if you're looking for an action packed plot with some smut on the side.
January 20, 2019
eye sore cover alert!
The story was surprisingly good though...
The story was surprisingly good though...
May 4, 2015
Gabe Spencer, a former SEAL, started his company, LOST, after losing his sister to a killer. When Eve Gray wakes up in a hospital with terrible injuries not knowing who she is, she takes on a new name, moves to a shelter when she is released, and goes to Gabe for help in figuring out her identity. Her only clue other than the brutal scars, is a newspaper article featuring the victims of a serial killer, and one of them, Jessica Montgomery, looks just like her. Almost as soon as Gabe agrees to help Eve, it becomes apparent that she is in danger. They travel to Jessica's home on Dauphin Island, where the FBI is still uncovering victims of the serial killer.
While on Dauphin Island, Eve will have to deal with her brother, former lovers, a vicious storm that is headed their way, and the killer who isn't finished with her yet. In the midst of all of this, she and Gabe develop strong feelings for one another, and he will do anything to keep her safe.
I found this book to be very enjoyable, as well as quick and easy to read. I felt so sorry for Eve when she had so obviously been through something horrific at the beginning of the book. She was a very strong woman to try so hard to find out what happened, even knowing that it was going to be something awful. I liked the way she and Gabe bonded, but it seemed almost too quick to be credible, based on the interaction they'd had to that point. Gabe was a good character, and I enjoyed how protective he was toward Eve.
The storyline was fast-paced, suspenseful, and had me wavering back and forth between a couple of characters as the most likely villain. The Dauphin Island setting as a storm is bearing down added a great deal to the atmosphere that was already established with the serial killer on the prowl. It gave it an ominous feel that was in character with the storyline. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
While on Dauphin Island, Eve will have to deal with her brother, former lovers, a vicious storm that is headed their way, and the killer who isn't finished with her yet. In the midst of all of this, she and Gabe develop strong feelings for one another, and he will do anything to keep her safe.
I found this book to be very enjoyable, as well as quick and easy to read. I felt so sorry for Eve when she had so obviously been through something horrific at the beginning of the book. She was a very strong woman to try so hard to find out what happened, even knowing that it was going to be something awful. I liked the way she and Gabe bonded, but it seemed almost too quick to be credible, based on the interaction they'd had to that point. Gabe was a good character, and I enjoyed how protective he was toward Eve.
The storyline was fast-paced, suspenseful, and had me wavering back and forth between a couple of characters as the most likely villain. The Dauphin Island setting as a storm is bearing down added a great deal to the atmosphere that was already established with the serial killer on the prowl. It gave it an ominous feel that was in character with the storyline. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
November 21, 2025
Broken is a suspense filled thriller that will keep you holding your breath. Que the serial killer music.
Eve woke up in an Atlanta hospital with no memories of her former life but by her injuries she pretty sure she is the only person to escape from a serial killer. Desperate to feel safe again, Eve wants to enlist LOST, a company that solves the impossible missing person cases.
Gabe Spencer is the founder and head of LOST. He never expected a missing person to come knocking on his door, but that is what he got when Eve walked into his office. There is something about Eve that hits every one of Gabe’s protective instincts. Gabe reluctantly decides takes on this unusual case.
The problem is the killer is still out there and not likely to let Eve be the one that got away.
Broken is a thriller suspense with an intriguing romance; enough to get your circulation pumping.
I enjoyed the action and psychological thriller vibe but didn’t completely connect to the characters. In the end, this was 3.5 stars for me.
I received this ARC copy of Broken from Avon in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication March 31, 2015.
Eve woke up in an Atlanta hospital with no memories of her former life but by her injuries she pretty sure she is the only person to escape from a serial killer. Desperate to feel safe again, Eve wants to enlist LOST, a company that solves the impossible missing person cases.
Gabe Spencer is the founder and head of LOST. He never expected a missing person to come knocking on his door, but that is what he got when Eve walked into his office. There is something about Eve that hits every one of Gabe’s protective instincts. Gabe reluctantly decides takes on this unusual case.
The problem is the killer is still out there and not likely to let Eve be the one that got away.
Broken is a thriller suspense with an intriguing romance; enough to get your circulation pumping.
I enjoyed the action and psychological thriller vibe but didn’t completely connect to the characters. In the end, this was 3.5 stars for me.
I received this ARC copy of Broken from Avon in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication March 31, 2015.
April 7, 2015
Strong start to Eden's new LOST series. Well-balanced blend of suspense with the romance and two intriguing characters. Very satisfying read.
October 29, 2021
I tried getting into this story but it just wasn't for me :(
May 19, 2015
Edited below because I have ADD and forgot something important.
I'm probably giving this an extra star just because the meat of the story was located on Dauphin Island, where I grew up. I've gotten breakfast from the bakery countless times, I've snuck onto the golf course in the middle of the night, and I've camped out on Sand Island and dared my friends to see if the lighthouse really is haunted. It was awesome reading about a killer stalking the island I know so very well and have scenes at places I've frequented or only know about because I'm a local. I'll have a hard time not imagining mass graves when I see the golf course next time. Which isn't a bad thing.
Aside from the locale, I really did have a great time reading this story. Cynthia Eden kept me guessing the whole time - as soon as I felt sure I knew who the killer was, she pointed me in another direction and made me doubt myself. The characters were all intriguing with a lot of depth. I had a little difficulty swallowing Gabe's whole "I'll do anything for Eve... anything." vows. They felt a little... well, overly intense and the prose was a bit purple. But I liked Gabe, I really did. He had it rough and spent his time atoning for sins he shouldn't have felt so much guilt for. He deserved the light that Eve brought to his life. And Eve for sure deserved Gabe. Her character development was interesting - I went from thinking she was nobody special, to a snobby heiress, to a psychotic murderer, to a mentally challenged child, to a strong and fierce survivor. It was a rollercoaster, but I liked her the whole time. The supporting characters were all fascinating and I look forward to their stories later on in this series.
I forgot to mention this earlier, so I guess it didn't bother me as much as I originally thought. But at the time, while reading it, it drove me insane. So Gabe says "fucking" a lot, which is fine. But Cynthia Eden has him curse at the wrong time in almost every sentence. At least, wrong for me - it might not bother anyone else. "He needed a fucking cold shower" doesn't flow in the way that "He needed a cold fucking shower" does. Look:
Quote: I want you so much I'm fucking about to explode.
Correction: I want you so much I'm about to fucking explode.
Alternative: I want you so fucking much I'm about to explode.
Quote: Because you fucking gave me pleasure that I won't ever forget.
Correction: Because you gave me fucking pleasure that I won't ever forget.
Alternative: Because you gave me pleasure that I won't ever fucking forget.
Quote: Said fucking screw the police department's rules.
Correction: Said screw the fucking police department's rules.
Alternative: Said screw the police department's fucking rules.
Do you see what I mean? It just doesn't flow right! And now it's back to driving me insane.
I'd absolutely recommend this. It's dark and gritty without being too angsty, the romance is HOT, the characters are intriguing... I don't see how any romance fan could not like this book.
I'm probably giving this an extra star just because the meat of the story was located on Dauphin Island, where I grew up. I've gotten breakfast from the bakery countless times, I've snuck onto the golf course in the middle of the night, and I've camped out on Sand Island and dared my friends to see if the lighthouse really is haunted. It was awesome reading about a killer stalking the island I know so very well and have scenes at places I've frequented or only know about because I'm a local. I'll have a hard time not imagining mass graves when I see the golf course next time. Which isn't a bad thing.
Aside from the locale, I really did have a great time reading this story. Cynthia Eden kept me guessing the whole time - as soon as I felt sure I knew who the killer was, she pointed me in another direction and made me doubt myself. The characters were all intriguing with a lot of depth. I had a little difficulty swallowing Gabe's whole "I'll do anything for Eve... anything." vows. They felt a little... well, overly intense and the prose was a bit purple. But I liked Gabe, I really did. He had it rough and spent his time atoning for sins he shouldn't have felt so much guilt for. He deserved the light that Eve brought to his life. And Eve for sure deserved Gabe. Her character development was interesting - I went from thinking she was nobody special, to a snobby heiress, to a psychotic murderer, to a mentally challenged child, to a strong and fierce survivor. It was a rollercoaster, but I liked her the whole time. The supporting characters were all fascinating and I look forward to their stories later on in this series.
I forgot to mention this earlier, so I guess it didn't bother me as much as I originally thought. But at the time, while reading it, it drove me insane. So Gabe says "fucking" a lot, which is fine. But Cynthia Eden has him curse at the wrong time in almost every sentence. At least, wrong for me - it might not bother anyone else. "He needed a fucking cold shower" doesn't flow in the way that "He needed a cold fucking shower" does. Look:
Quote: I want you so much I'm fucking about to explode.
Correction: I want you so much I'm about to fucking explode.
Alternative: I want you so fucking much I'm about to explode.
Quote: Because you fucking gave me pleasure that I won't ever forget.
Correction: Because you gave me fucking pleasure that I won't ever forget.
Alternative: Because you gave me pleasure that I won't ever fucking forget.
Quote: Said fucking screw the police department's rules.
Correction: Said screw the fucking police department's rules.
Alternative: Said screw the police department's fucking rules.
Do you see what I mean? It just doesn't flow right! And now it's back to driving me insane.
I'd absolutely recommend this. It's dark and gritty without being too angsty, the romance is HOT, the characters are intriguing... I don't see how any romance fan could not like this book.
April 1, 2017
Vielen Dank an NetGalley und beHeartbeat Bastei Lübbe für die Bereitstellung eines digitalen Rezensionsexemplares.
Ich lese nicht oft Bücher aus dem Genre "Romantic Suspense" bzw. "Romantic Thrill", denn bisher konnten mich nicht viele dieser Geschichten mitreißen. Cynthia Edens Bücher bilden dabei eine Ausnahme, denn bis jetzt hat sie mich noch jedes Mal begeistern können.
Eve ist eine sehr interessante Protagonistin. Sie wacht ohne jegliche Erinnerungen und mit zahlreichen Verletzungen bzw. Narben in einem Krankenhaus auf. Nachdem sie einen Zeitungsbericht über den Ladykiller gelesen hat, ist sie sich sicher, dass sie eines seiner Opfer ist. Sie lässt sich durch ihre fehlenden Erinnerungen nicht unterkriegen und bleibt stark, was sie wirklich sympathisch macht.
Da sie unbedingt herausfinden möchte wer sie eigentlich ist und was passiert ist, wendet sie sich hilfesuchend an LOST (Last Option Search Team). Dieses Team ist darauf spezialisiert vermisste Personen wiederzufinden.
Der Firmengründer dieses Teams ist Gabe, ein Ex-Seal, der eine dunkle Vergangenheit und einen ziemlich ausgeprägten Beschützerinstinkt hat.
Ich finde die Beziehung zwischen den beiden hat sich ein bisschen zu schnell entwickelt. Die Chemie zwischen ihnen war zwar von Anfang da, aber gerade wegen Eves Situation hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass sie es ein wenig langsamer angehen lassen würden. Trotzdem fand ich die Liebesgeschichte wirklich toll.
Es war sehr spannend nach und nach mehr über Eves Vergangenheit herauszufinden. Ich hatte schon nach einiger Zeit einen Verdacht wer der Ladykiller ist, aber Cynthia Eden versteht es wirklich ihre Leser immer wieder auf andere Fährten zu locken. Bis kurz vorm Finale habe ich meine Meinung bezüglich des Ladykillers bestimmt drei- oder viermal geändert. Gerade deswegen konnte ich das eBook kaum aus der Hand legen.
Ich freue mich schon sehr darauf die anderen Bücher dieser Reihe zu lesen, denn obwohl der Fokus der Handlung natürlich auf Eve, Gabe und dem Fall rund um den Ladykiller lag, wurden auch die anderen Mitarbeiter von LOST eingeführt. Die Geschichten von Dean, Wade, Sarah und Victoria werden bestimmt genauso gut wie dieser Band sein :)
Ich lese nicht oft Bücher aus dem Genre "Romantic Suspense" bzw. "Romantic Thrill", denn bisher konnten mich nicht viele dieser Geschichten mitreißen. Cynthia Edens Bücher bilden dabei eine Ausnahme, denn bis jetzt hat sie mich noch jedes Mal begeistern können.
Eve ist eine sehr interessante Protagonistin. Sie wacht ohne jegliche Erinnerungen und mit zahlreichen Verletzungen bzw. Narben in einem Krankenhaus auf. Nachdem sie einen Zeitungsbericht über den Ladykiller gelesen hat, ist sie sich sicher, dass sie eines seiner Opfer ist. Sie lässt sich durch ihre fehlenden Erinnerungen nicht unterkriegen und bleibt stark, was sie wirklich sympathisch macht.
Da sie unbedingt herausfinden möchte wer sie eigentlich ist und was passiert ist, wendet sie sich hilfesuchend an LOST (Last Option Search Team). Dieses Team ist darauf spezialisiert vermisste Personen wiederzufinden.
Der Firmengründer dieses Teams ist Gabe, ein Ex-Seal, der eine dunkle Vergangenheit und einen ziemlich ausgeprägten Beschützerinstinkt hat.
Ich finde die Beziehung zwischen den beiden hat sich ein bisschen zu schnell entwickelt. Die Chemie zwischen ihnen war zwar von Anfang da, aber gerade wegen Eves Situation hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass sie es ein wenig langsamer angehen lassen würden. Trotzdem fand ich die Liebesgeschichte wirklich toll.
Es war sehr spannend nach und nach mehr über Eves Vergangenheit herauszufinden. Ich hatte schon nach einiger Zeit einen Verdacht wer der Ladykiller ist, aber Cynthia Eden versteht es wirklich ihre Leser immer wieder auf andere Fährten zu locken. Bis kurz vorm Finale habe ich meine Meinung bezüglich des Ladykillers bestimmt drei- oder viermal geändert. Gerade deswegen konnte ich das eBook kaum aus der Hand legen.
Ich freue mich schon sehr darauf die anderen Bücher dieser Reihe zu lesen, denn obwohl der Fokus der Handlung natürlich auf Eve, Gabe und dem Fall rund um den Ladykiller lag, wurden auch die anderen Mitarbeiter von LOST eingeführt. Die Geschichten von Dean, Wade, Sarah und Victoria werden bestimmt genauso gut wie dieser Band sein :)
March 31, 2015
Read full review plus giveaway on Got Fiction? book blog
As you all know, I’m a huge Cynthia Eden fan. This book is her first book with Avon Books. Avon looks good on her.
Gabe runs LOST, an investigative company that specializes in finding lost persons, dead or alive. Eve needs his help finding someone…herself.
She has no memories from before June 3 where she woke up in a hospital, and yet a newspaper article has a picture of a smiling woman named Jessica Montgomery who could be her twin. Except that the smiling woman is dead, killed by a serial killer.
Eve has several scars that lead her to believe she is this woman, this Jessica, and she’s not dead. Not at all.
Gabe doesn’t know what to do with the leggy blonde who walks into his office, but he knows he can’t let her go. Whether she’s telling the truth or not remains to be seen. The woman she claims to be is heiress to the Montgomery fortune, and if Eve is playing him, Gabe will find out.
But what if the things he digs up about her are things that should be kept buried? Eve may have forgotten her past on purpose.
This is Romantic Suspense at its finest. If you like the darker, sexier side of the genre, you should be reading Cynthia Eden. Her books never disappoint.
***ARC courtesy of Avon Books
As you all know, I’m a huge Cynthia Eden fan. This book is her first book with Avon Books. Avon looks good on her.
Gabe runs LOST, an investigative company that specializes in finding lost persons, dead or alive. Eve needs his help finding someone…herself.
She has no memories from before June 3 where she woke up in a hospital, and yet a newspaper article has a picture of a smiling woman named Jessica Montgomery who could be her twin. Except that the smiling woman is dead, killed by a serial killer.
Eve has several scars that lead her to believe she is this woman, this Jessica, and she’s not dead. Not at all.
Gabe doesn’t know what to do with the leggy blonde who walks into his office, but he knows he can’t let her go. Whether she’s telling the truth or not remains to be seen. The woman she claims to be is heiress to the Montgomery fortune, and if Eve is playing him, Gabe will find out.
But what if the things he digs up about her are things that should be kept buried? Eve may have forgotten her past on purpose.
This is Romantic Suspense at its finest. If you like the darker, sexier side of the genre, you should be reading Cynthia Eden. Her books never disappoint.
***ARC courtesy of Avon Books
February 7, 2017
3.5 "whodunnit stars"
First, thank you to Leonor for bringing this series to my attention. This book is like a whodunnit game. I tried guessing so many times who could be the killer but man, it was such a failure. I suck at it. This really mess with my mind. Don't wanna give too much away. We have Eve/Jessica our h who lost her memory. She saw her picture one day in the newspaper as one of the missing victims of a killer. Went to the LOST office and asked for help rediscovering her identity. There she met Gabe our H. An ex SEAL who started LOST when his sister died. Actually, it was Gabe who did it for me. I like him. Protective and all.
First, thank you to Leonor for bringing this series to my attention. This book is like a whodunnit game. I tried guessing so many times who could be the killer but man, it was such a failure. I suck at it. This really mess with my mind. Don't wanna give too much away. We have Eve/Jessica our h who lost her memory. She saw her picture one day in the newspaper as one of the missing victims of a killer. Went to the LOST office and asked for help rediscovering her identity. There she met Gabe our H. An ex SEAL who started LOST when his sister died. Actually, it was Gabe who did it for me. I like him. Protective and all.
April 24, 2015
I really enjoyed this!! I kinda guessed early on "who dun it" but the author did a fab job keeping me guessing and changing my mind. Will def be doing more by this author :0)
September 24, 2017
3.5 stars Good characters and good plot, but the narrative is oddly disorganized, with frequently inaccurate and just plain bad police/investigative procedure.
November 18, 2015
The first book in Cynthia Eden's LOST series. A woman wakes up in an Atlanta hospital with no memory and ends up in a homeless shelter. She names herself Eve after the first woman because she doesn't want to be a Jane Doe. Then months later, Eve Gray walks into the offices of LOST with hopes of finding out who she is. She has a newspaper with an article about a serial killer and she bears an uncanny resemblance to one of the possible victims. Gabe Spencer was once a Navy SEAL and started LOST after his sister was killed. LOST is a company dedicated to finding the lost.
Good start to a new series for me and I am looking forward to reading the rest. This is one of those books that grabbed me on page one and held on tight to the end.
Good start to a new series for me and I am looking forward to reading the rest. This is one of those books that grabbed me on page one and held on tight to the end.
November 18, 2025
***4.5***
This was a solid RS, with a dark and complicated story... fitting for our dark and complicated H/H. I read until the wee hours of the morning, because I just couldn't put it down. Definitely reading onward in the series.
Re-read Nov 2025
I've been in the mood for some romantic suspense, and decided to give this a re-read. it's a really good book - dark and twisty, the FMC has amnesia and is trying to puzzle out what happened to her. Someone clearly hurt her - she has terrible scars, and a slice on her throat as if someone started to cut it. And her voice is wrecked, damage to her vocal cords as if she'd been screaming a long time. So she goes to the MMC Gabe and his investigation company and asks them to help her uncover it all. And it's really a ride.
This was a solid RS, with a dark and complicated story... fitting for our dark and complicated H/H. I read until the wee hours of the morning, because I just couldn't put it down. Definitely reading onward in the series.
Re-read Nov 2025
I've been in the mood for some romantic suspense, and decided to give this a re-read. it's a really good book - dark and twisty, the FMC has amnesia and is trying to puzzle out what happened to her. Someone clearly hurt her - she has terrible scars, and a slice on her throat as if someone started to cut it. And her voice is wrecked, damage to her vocal cords as if she'd been screaming a long time. So she goes to the MMC Gabe and his investigation company and asks them to help her uncover it all. And it's really a ride.
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