Gone - Part Three

Gone #3

by Deborah Bladon

The final part of GONE, a three-part series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deborah Bladon.

Lilly Randall had overcome a past filled with heartache and loss. She'd moved to Manhattan and was building a new and exciting life for herself. She was falling hard and fast for Clive Parker and now that she had a dream job, everything was exactly as it should be.

When her past showed up to taunt her, the reality she thought she knew was suddenly stripped away.

It's hard for Lilly to know who to trust when the one and only person who promised to protect her, can't give her the simple answers she needs.

Believing in Clive may be impossible and when the choice comes down to investing in him or herself, Lilly makes the only choice she can.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, New Adult, Novella

94 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2014

About the author

Deborah Bladon had never read a romance hero she didn't like. Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She was a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you could often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan was definitely her second home.

She cherished her family and believed that each day was a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

Reviews

[Eda** · Rating 3 out of 5]

** 2,5-3 STARS **

To be honest, I am just too exhausted and very unwilling to write a proper review for this book.

It was okay. It ended in a HEA.

I liked to see some of my fav characters from Deborah Bladon's previous series. I've always loved the strange ties all these characters seem to have with each other.

"Gone" is definitely not one of this authors best work, I actually think it might be her worst...



...but it's still a short, uncomplicated, sweet and sexy story you can pick up whenever you feel bored or too exhausted to read a full-length novel ;)

[Krystel Theodore-Branker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to another great series!!!! I love Lilly Randall and Clive Parker. However, usually the men steal the show in Deborah's books most time but despite Clive Parker and all his arrogant sexiness Lilly stole the show..making this series even that more special
! She was everything I love a female character sensitive, vulnerable, beautiful, charismatic and strong in spite of her heartbreak. Thank you so much Deborah for you wonderful books I have read and loved each one and continue to wish you much more success in the new year and am looking forward to starting it off with TRACE.

[Linathebookaddict · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a huge Deborah Bladon fan, but this book could have been included in the second one. I didn't feel the cliffhanger and honestly I found it a bit boring. I loved the characters, the writing was excellent but maybe the author needs a new recipe because the series are starting to seem very alike. However, I will be on the lookout for Trace and Fuse.
3 Stars.

[Donna ~ The Romance Cover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have to say was disappointed with the ending, it seemed rushed and just a bit bleurgggghh. Shame as I was enjoying it up until this point.

[HMS · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lily was a strong character, but Clive was not a hot alpha lead. He was an emotional mess who fell in love with a titty pic. Too weird to believe. All in all this three part series had potential, with a solid story line but the dialogue and repetitive sex scenes didn't do it for me.

[Susie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I like that this series ended with a HEA, however I did find the content in this book was rushed.

[lynette desiree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fitting ending..

**This review does contain some spoilers**

I was so sure that Clive sabotaged Lilly's presentation for the simple fact that he would have rather had her present her donation app at his media day instead of Alec's. I was glad to know that not only was it not Clive but he was trying to protect her all along. Let's just say I have a feelings that Allison is going to et what's coming to her. Lilly becomes a true investigator in this book and I love that about her. She doesn't stop until she gets the truth. I'm so happy that it ended the way it did and I can't wait to read more about their relationship as other series becomes available.

[Denise Palma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of twists and turns in this series and I really enjoyed the story line. Clive is the typical CEO of his own company and thinks that Lilly is using his tragedy's to get a job in his company to be a spy. Once the truth comes out he realizes that he can't stay away from her. I read this whole book series in one weekend and loved the way Lilly was strong and independent but also vulnerable. Can't wait to read some of your other series Deborah! :)

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow that little series was way to quick...but a good one!

[Blue Heart Tree Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Jennifer Lyon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good wrap up to the series.

[~*~Brooke's Stripped Down Reviews~*~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series. I loved that it was a short, sexy read. Clive was very much a desirable hero...and Lilly was perfect too. I'll definitely read more by this author!

[Shawna · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am totally confused as to how this series received such high ratings.

[Dri ✰ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5

[riri🪸🪽🦀🌷🍒 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is going to be a review for the series in a whole.

So, every ending was incredible in the two first books but in the last one idk it felt rushed, i dont know if its because im not a fan of pregnancy trope even tho it was in the epilogue but-

I love both characters, i quickly got attached to Lily, she was sensible, strong and charismatic. To be honest i enjoyed Clive's character but not as much as Lily. Also out of topic but Lily's past reminds me a lot of the past of the female character, Lana, in the Mindf*ck series, which I loved and you should read it.

I loved that it was a short, sexy read. Lots of twists and turns in this series and I really enjoyed the story line. But I think they should be one book, i kinda understand why she did three books because the endings in the two first books will make your jaw drop.

Anyhow, I'll definitely read more by this author!

3⭐ for the third book
4,5⭐ for the whole series

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to this story. Again the 3 books were so short they should really only be one book. But saying that I did really enjoy their story. There’s loads of goosebumps and there’s some laughs in there too.

Lilly gets to the bottom of who put her top less photo on her slide show, even though Clive gets in the way she works it all out herself. He redeems himself and they finally get their happy ending.

[Vicki Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vicki

Finally the story is complete! Clive & Lily survived through truth and trust, and love. The tragedies that affected both their lives made each of the stronger. They learned, as I learned through the storyline that there is a need to be truthful in love.And once that love is established there is trust, a foundation on which a life can be built.

[Dhamiera Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to a tragic love story. I was glad Lilly was able to find successful work away from Parker doing what she loved. And I wasn't shocked the infamous Pic resurfaced, just that it took a while to do so. Also wasn't shocked that Parker had a jealous love interest which was interesting. The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life.

[Nothing Like A Great Book · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring tripe! Very disappointing! Lots of spello's and grammatical errors. Obviously written in a 'fever' for consumption. The story was just boring. Sad ending...

[Sarah Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little series, bit of everything.

[Melyssa Winchester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Gone Part Three
Author: Deborah Bladon
Series or Standalone: Gone Series (3 Parts)
Rating: 5 Stars *****
Review:

Gone Part Three is the final installment in the Gone series, a New Adult Contemporary Romance that is told from the POV of the main character Lilly. It picks up right where the second book left off and follows her relationship with Clive Parker and the aftermath of the ending of the book before it.

I stated in my review of the first book how I liked the original idea, how this series got started, what throws the two main characters in each other’s paths and everything that came after it and with this final installment, I feel as though the author brought this full circle for me, bringing to light the original reason I liked this series so much to begin with and using it to create a really great ending.

I’ve been rooting for Clive and Lily from the start and with the way this book starts, I have to admit I had my fears on whether or not it could be reached. Is what happened at the end of book 2 caused by Clive? Would he really sabotage not only a rival this way but the woman that I feel deep down even though he hasn’t said it, he loves.

I swear I spent a good portion of this book on edge, wanting to flip pages just to see how it all turned out because I didn’t want to believe the way it was beginning to look. My hat is off to the author for that because this wasn’t something was just easily wrapped up and thrown aside. It spans the majority of the book until who is really behind what happens comes to light.

This being a series and each book having parts in it that if spoken about at length, would give it away, I’m trying to review it without giving things away, but it’s hard. I will say that the way this ended for me, gave me a complete feeling.

With everything the couple faced in the two books prior and this book, I feel as though their ending is a complete one. I think that if they can get through what they did, both as a couple and separately, their happy ending is a sure thing. They can and will get through everything.

Clive did a lot of things in this that I thought were sweet, but the best being what he did for the app she designed, which if you’ve read the previous books, you know what I mean. The name of it, why he chose it and then what he has created for her, it was touching and beautiful and if he hadn’t already made me a believer in the previous books he did here.

I loved this series and I can’t wait to check out more from this author!

[Ashley Jasper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very excited to dive into the conclusion of this series. The intensity and drama steadily built throughout the previous two installments. I was very curious how it was all going to play out. Especially since there was no way to tell who the guilty party was.

I admired Lilly's resolve to get to the bottom of the mess, consequences be damned. Her strength and intelligence were two of her best qualities and she put them to use time and again in this book. Clive became a completely different person. His progression as a character from the start to the end of the series was fun to witness. He learned to let go and that was the most evident when she confronted the person behind the infamous photo disaster. He stood beside her in the battle and in front of her when she needed it. I loved seeing Lilly bring him to his knees. She was the right balance of sweetness to his domineering personality. While they were flawed, they found perfection in the other.


Throughout the entire series, there were interactions and references to characters in Deborah Bladon's other works. However, having not read those book I was still able to easily follow the connections. This didn't detract from my enjoyment of the series as whole. And I'm adding her other works to my ever long TBR.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another sexy hot romance story by Deborah Blandon. Lilly and Clive are HOT and intense but they also have their problems. Clive is controlling and Lilly does not want to be controlled unless it is in the bedroom. Lilly thought she was emailing Parker but she actually sent her panties to Clive Parker, which is the owner of the largest tech company that she has been trying to land a job with to finally start her career. Lilly is speechless when she finds out Clive is the one who has her panties and naked picture. Clive cannot take his eyes off Lilly. He knows after seeing her he needs to have her. Clive does not commit to long-term relationships but after Lilly, he has to have her. Lilly has a problem with trust and once Clive breaks that she runs and wants as far away from Clive as possible. However, Clive will not give up until Lilly is his he will give anything for her even his company the one thing he has worked so hard for.

[Tiffany Readz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book three brings us the conclusion of Lily and Clive and I felt it was the best of the bunch. Book two had that monster cliffy and as we go into book three, things aren't any easier to figure out.

Deborah Bladon gave us quite the character with Clive Parker, you don't know whether to love him or hate him from page to page. It seems as if he's totally up to something, however he surprises me at every turn.

Lily is already a fragile girl and not being able to trust anybody is making things a whole lot harder on her. The photo was bound to ruin her and now she thinks it has. Clive is trying to help, but Lily can't tell if it's for his sake or hers just yet.

The series wraps up well in this last book and I think Deborah Bladon gave us a nice look into the future of Lily and Clive.

[★¸. • * ° * ༺*Blanka*༺*°°*•.¸. ♥★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final part of GONE, a three-part series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deborah Bladon.

Lilly Randall had overcome a past filled with heartache and loss. She'd moved to Manhattan and was building a new and exciting life for herself. She was falling hard and fast for Clive Parker and now that she had a dream job, everything was exactly as it should be.

When her past showed up to taunt her, the reality she thought she knew was suddenly stripped away.

It's hard for Lilly to know who to trust when the one and only person who promised to protect her, can't give her the simple answers she needs.

Believing in Clive may be impossible and when the choice comes down to investing in him or herself, Lilly makes the only choice she can..

I liked this one the best!

[Slider 54 · Rating 5 out of 5]

All three Gone books keep the reader on edge.

I could not put down these books. I read that the author is new to writing and publishing books. You would never know this when you read them. They leave reader concerned to the point of terrified at what will happen to the characters. You become very connected to them.

A NOTE to the author. This book had a few grammatical errors you may be able to fix. Simple errors such as me instead of my. And one or two sentences that were not correct. It is easy for the reader to adjust the meaning. However if this were my book I would want to know. I have read all your other books and never noticed a single error. They are all equally well written and intense. A must read. Very unique stories. Impressive for such a new author.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lilly Randall is struggling to find the truth about who attacked her in such a public way. Feeling like a voyeur watching her life unfold before her eyes, she sees everything she holds dear be ripped from her grasp in bright shiny colors. Once again life as she knows it is Gone in the blink of an eye. But she is determined to protect herself and if that means leaving Clive Parker behind, then so be it. As she investigates the possible culprit and her motives, Clive's reservations to reveal the secret woman's identity tear at her heart. He made his choice. Now she will make hers. The final installment of the Gone Series is exciting, suspenseful and has more than its share of heated moments. Clive and Lilly are meant to be, even if others will do their best to tear them apart.

[Katty Suero · Rating 5 out of 5]

After I read book 2 in this series I didn't know where Deborah was going to take Lilly and Clive's story and let me just say that the ending was definitely a nice one. I really enjoyed this series and wasn't really expecting the twist on who released the picture but was happy how everything worked out. I also love that just about almost all of Deborah's characters from other books where included in this book I think the only ones that were not in this book are the characters from Vein... I always enjoy how Deborah writting style and how she likes to always adds a little of information on characters from her other series in all her books.

[Saskia 'follow my shoes' Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had hight hopes for this last book, its rushed, its ending is over with in a blink of an eye, the ending is poor id like something more in depth and further down the line, tbh its a huge come down and a disappointed. the books are to short, it would have been better t release them as 1 book with good quality story line then maybe the price of £2.98 would be justified, rather than releasing 3 short stories, that's really not up to standard. badly edited, poor characters lack of emotion and romance is just so unrealistic, i slipped parts, you cab be done with this book in 30 mins, i hate to say this but this is one of the most boring books ive read in a long time, sorry.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

The third book in the Gone series reads more like a work place thriller than a romance as Lilly fights for her career and has suspicions about Clive’s motivations. I was intrigued by the storyline but I was disappointed that I didn’t feel a deep emotional connection between these characters. Clive and Lilly spend most of their time on their sexual encounters and very little time discussing personal details which is really disappointing. After reading Ruin and loving it this book was just so so in my opinion.