No Longer Lost

Secrets of Stone #9

by Angel Payne

Lost…
Lovesick has never been in my vocabulary, but now that Maclain Stone has entered my world, I’m practically dying of heartache. And there’s nobody to blame but myself. But his brushoff has made me never want to see his sexy, smug face again.
When a stalker forces me from my home and lands me on Mac’s front door—and into the warmth of his bed—I can’t avoid the truth any longer. I’m in love with him. I need him. I’m lost without him…
Found…
What the hell was I thinking, falling in love with a stubborn spitfire like Taylor Mathews? For the first time in my life, a woman is driving me insane with need. If I can win her back, I vow to never let her out of my sight again.
Though it takes the threat of a maniac to drive her into my arms, I’m not letting opportunity pass me by, and everyone needs to learn this woman is mine—especially the woman herself. Without each other, we’re nothing. But together…
We’re no longer lost.

Genres: Audiobook, Romance, Contemporary, Adult

292 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2019

About the author

Writerly sort, with angst + kissing + other stuff.
USAT Bestseller.
Passionate Traveler.
KPop Girlie (StayTiny, Engene, FOHA)
SoCal Girl.
Love is the best super power.

The other parts:
Books & their fun facts:

Lost Princes: Immortal rock stars, mafia, glam world travels

Speed Dating, Hercules and Apollo: Duet with modern mythology and angsty urban suspense

Blood of Zeus Series: Modern mythology, Dante-type hell dives, Professor/student, star-crossed love, fish out of water--and Brock O'Hurn covers!

Shark's Edge (Books 1-6): Glam family saga, romantic suspense, billionaires and their secrets, workplace shenanigans.

The Bolt Saga: Tony Stark meets Christian Grey. Super-powered hero meets sassy heroine for electric attraction. Bad guys follow. Body count rises. More "electric" fun.

Honor Bound: Military Doms and their headstrong heroines in romantic adventures across the globe.

The Cimarron Saga: Dark & brooding royal heroes on a Mediterranean island that's been sealed off from the world for 150 years.

Temptation Court: Cimarron spinoff set in modern-day New York. Yep; another dark & brooding hero too.

Secrets of Stone: Sweeping family saga with emotional twists and turns. And maybe a few "kissing parts". And maybe a little more than that...

Misadventures with a Time Traveler/Misadventures with a Duke: Time-traveling brothers in modern-day settings, meeting their destined loves.

Suited for Sin: High heat alphas who know how to knot more than a tie.

Reviews

[Shel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taylor has a 'take no prisoners' and 'don't jack with me' attitude. Mac is a hot as fire, self-absorbed, all around jerk. When these to get to bantering you know there is going to be a 3-alarm fire that may never be put out!

She doesn't want to lean on anyone and he is a one-night stand kinda guy. Their relationship is a massive leap in trust and soul-baring. Add in the fact that they each have mother issues and you get a blazing, soul-searing emotional trip.

Then for giggles, toss in a demented stalker and this is where it gets really interesting.

Angel Payne and Victoria Blue have pulled me along willingly every step of the way with this series and I am calling Mac and Taylor the icing on the cake. I have loved every couple through and through, Mac and Taylor just topped my list of favorites.

[Corinne Akers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Mac and Taylor have stolen my heart in this book!! I really think I need more of them - like yesterday! Mac is the hot AF brain surgeon who is in love with Taylor but hasn’t a clue how to handle her independent nature or the giant walls she’s built up to protect herself. After they break up they are both completely lost! This books finds Mac attempting to change that. When a dangerous person threatens Taylor’s safety and turns her world inside out, she is forced to confront her demons and break down those walls. Mac becomes the man Taylor needs, but can he save her from danger??
This couple will grab a hold of your heart in so many ways! I laughed, I cried, I emphasized, I feared, and I loved my way through this book! Victoria Blue & Angel Payne did an outstanding job with these two!! You must read the Secrets of Stone series!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Nicki - The Overflowing Bookcase · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the edge of your seat emotions make this next installment of the Stone Saga one that I could not put down. Between independent and sassy Taylor and ride by the seat of your pants Mac, these two had sparks flying from the pages. When danger works it's way into their lives will they walk away once again or will it be the catalyst for them to find out they are stronger together? With beautifully written characters and a storyline that had me turning the pages this book should not be missed.

[Karen Aguilera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria and Angel stepped it up 10 notches with the continuation of Mac and Taylors story.
Just when you think you know what is going to happen your world gets flipped upside down .

No Longer Lost will take you on a roller coaster of a ride and I loved every minute of it.

Will Mac and Taylor be no longer lost or will all the drama keep them apart.

This is an absolute must read...

** Note you will need to read No White Knight first..

[Paula Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets of Stone just keeps getting better and better. Mac and Taylor’s story continues and it’s everything and more. Read it. You’ll love it. Angel and Victoria never disappoint alone and together they’re phenomenal.

[Trenna Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!!!!

Love this series so much! Mac and Taylor heat up the pages in the latest Stone saga. Angel Payne and Victoria Blue prove once again why they make such a great writing team!

[Carla]

I loved this book. I recommend this book to everyone who loves Angel Payne and Victoria Blue.

[maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mac and Taylor!! Just throw some gasoline on a fire and you have Mac and Taylor!! I loved every minute of their snickering back and forth. These two are explosive together. Mac is such a sexy wonderful egotistical jerk I couldn’t help but like him. Taylor was my girl! So you have this great romance with tons of heat and angst, throw in a stalker who is threatening Taylor and you have a crazy fun ride. Great book loved every minute.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taylor Mathews and Maclain Stone
Breaking hearts to teach a lesson, does that even work? Just ask, Taylor Mathews...
Maclain Stone thinks that losing a race, is equal to losing at life. And he fears he lost, Taylor because of it...
Taylor has a stalker. Mac wants to rid the world of him, but instead, confronts him, at both their place of employment, and puts him in his place, with words, ONLY. But then, Mac gets an unexpected, unpaid, vacation because of it.
During all the ups and downs with the whole stalker and investigation into the break-in and vandalism to her home, (while on vacation with Mac) Taylor realizes, that with Mac is where she needs to be, where she wants to be. She loves him.
Taylor Mathews loves Maclain Stone and is, No Longer Lost!
OMG, this book!!!
Angel Payne and Victoria Blue, just keep bringing it. And I love it.
Of course it's a no brainer, that I award this with 5 gold stars, and high recommendations as a must read, as part of the, Secrets of Stone Series.

[Joyffree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taylor and Mac have my vote for couple of the year.
Passion, Romance and Laughter blend perfectly to make this a must read duet.

As a reader, I could actually feel the tension and the passion that seemed to constantly emanates from these two. One minute I found myself rooting for Dr. Clown ("Yeah- hopeless, party of one") the next I wanted to bop the back of his head and yell "What were you thinking?".

Mac took a risk, hoping that Taylor would see beyond the written words he left for her.
But Taylor being, well Taylor, has a hard time with anything that makes her emotionally vulnerable. Circumstances take a bit of a twist in Mac's favor and Taylor conveniently ends up right where he needs her, in his arms. Despite the physical fireworks that are almost a constant between them Mac is only getting brief glimpses behind the wall that protects Taylor's heart. But Mac isn't going to let her tantrums (and hell's bells can that girl stomp the ground with the best of them) and misdirection stop him from getting what he desires. He will get Taylor to trust in him even if it takes every last breath he has -

"She would either be the death of me or the only thing that made my life worth living. This would go one way or the other now. " - Mac

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star Review of No Longer Lost (Secrets Of Stone #9) by Angel Payne & Victoria Blue
Firstly if you have nor read No White Knight, then stop and read that one before you read this book. From the start I was entranced by Maclain Stone, and Taylor Mathews .
I loved them in No White Knight but to read this follow up story just added to my pure enjoyment of this couple.
Taylor finds herself devastated when Mac walks away but when danger rears it’s ugly head it is Mac she turns too. Soon realizing just how deep her feelings run for Mac, she is worried that his carefree nature and fly by the seat of your pants attitude may well destroy her.
No Longer Lost is an extremely well written and captivating story that had me engrossed from the start. It was a roller coaster of a ride which drew out a myriad of emotions whilst I was reading it.
Can Mac and Taylor find their way through the minefield that is their relationship and in doing so find their happily ever after? One click and find out.

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angel Payne and Victoria Blue have done it again. I think this may have become my favorite book of the series! Mac and Taylor have a beautiful love story, and it is smoking hot! There is an awesome suspense plot too. Dr. Clown and Sassy will make you laugh too. Don’t miss No Longer Lost! I can’t wait to see what us next.

[Dawn Barrett Connolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next installment of the Stone Series bring Mac and Taylor in a dangerous situation. This story has you on the edge of your seat and your emotions all over the place. One of my favorite couples in the Stone Series!

[Kassandra Van Dyke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Mac and Taylor, their love affair is something people want but won’t work to keep. Through it all they were determined to get it right. Definitely a 5 star read.

[Diana Elmquist · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. It has suspense and romance. Not to mention the sex. I would recommend this book to everyone.

[Nicole Posey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astonishing read!!! Wonderful characters and full of surprises! Love it

[Laurie Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mac and Taylor are two people who anyone can relate to. Mac and Taylor's story started in No White Knight and we start to feel for these two. In this book Mac and Taylor are trying to see if they can work things out to be happy and be together. Things don't go as planned and their relationship is put to the test. I don't want to say too much and give the story away but if you have read No White Knight then you need to read this book to see what is next for Mac and Taylor. Loved it and love this series.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well. Holy hell! First of all, you must read No White Night prior to reading No Longer Lost. More Mac and Taylor? What is not to love here? Angel and Victoria will take you on an amazing roller coaster of a ride that you won’t be able to put down. It is amazing. I loved it!

[Brittani Jolley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mac and Taylor’s love story hasn’t been an easy one. Both stubborn and independent, their relationship is is fractured at the start of this book. As always, there are twists and turns, ups and downs, highs and lows. Through all of that, Taylor learns herself and how loved she is by Mac. Theirs is a love worth fighting for and they are both willing to fight for it now.

[Cindy Slobodnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a cliff hanger ladies! i absolutely love this book and cant wait to read more.

[Holly Jolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG ! Loved it ! Mac and Taylor have the most awesome love story ! They have so much chemistry ! I so loved this book 💕💕💕📖📖📚📚 !

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angel and Victoria totally knocked it out of the park with No Longer Lost! I absolutely love Taylor's character and Mac is the perfect man for her. Terrific story telling! A must read!

[Christina Mages · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a wonderful book. I loved it. I don’t want to leave any spoilers but you should definitely read this book

[April Beatty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This by far is my favorite!! Taylor and Mac have a love like no other. There bond is strong. Taylor comes from nothing where Mac comes from every thing. Taylor has walls built from dealing with her mother. She has value in her thoughts and has worked her tail off to be successful. Mac is everything to her. Her rock and strength. I believe she tells Mac,how she truly feels he appreciates her more. I totally fell in love with there story! I think on some level we can relate to Taylor, I know I did! Its definitely a page turner, and I wasn't able to put it down. Thanks for another amazing book! You will not be disappointed!

[Tiffany N · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one great book . I love Mac and Taylor's love story . It is an emotional roller coaster ride but well worth it. Angel and Victoria sure know how to write some good stories. This is a must read . Not leaving any spoilers but please read this .

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

No Longer Lost by Angel Payne and Victoria Blue is the follow up book to No White Knight with the story picking up a couple of weeks later. After a disastrous lunch with Mac’s mother resulting in him leaving what Taylor considers a ‘dear John’ letter stating “if you decide you deserve me” on her car, Mac & Taylor are well and truly a thing of the past …… at least that is until they meet again and the chemistry that drew them together in the first place is just as strong . With Taylor’s hard-headed pride and Mac’s stubborn take charge attitude, they have a long road ahead of them if they want to build a relationship that will go the distance. Taylor will have to learn that she can depend on Mac while he has to realise that he has to wait for her to ask for help. He can’t just jump in and explain later. Things aren’t made any easier for them when Taylor attracts the attention of a stalker.

I love the Secrets of Stone series. The characters aren’t perfect. They have their faults making them more human and no relationship ever comes easy. There’s always a measure of give & take between the hero and heroine if they are to get their happy ending. I also love that we get to catch up with previous couples from earlier books in the series and get glimpses of their lives. A word of warning though, to enjoy this book fully you must read No White Knight first to understand what makes the characters tick.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mac and Taylor’s story continues from Book 8. They have broken up although Taylor won’t even admit to being in a relationship. Her past continues to lead her to not ever want to rely on anyone. Mac has never considered a relationship before but quickly realizes how important Taylor is to him. A crazy stalker turns her world upside down and forces Taylor to lean on Mac. Can Mac convince her he is here to stay?

This is a series that you do not have to have read all the books to enjoy book 9 but you do need to have read book 8. Each couple of books concentrates on a new couple but the characters all carry throughout. I love the writing style of these ladies, what an amazing duo. Strong, sexy men and women tough enough to put them in their place. Taylor’s background is different than the others because she had a crazy (not in a good way) childhood. Mac calls her Sassy and that fits her personality perfectly. This series has it all, romance, comedy and a little bit of suspense thrown in. Want a series to give you all the feels grab Secrets of Stone and enjoy.

[Amanda Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secret of Stones gets better and better with each book. Mac and Taylor have stolen my heart. It will take you on an emotional ride and keep you on the edge of your seat turning pages. These two are so relatable; they face so many ups and downs many of us face in a relationship. This is a must read <3

[Angela Hetzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I missed the first part of Mac and Taylor's story but I don't care. I adored this book. This is how'd I would love my love story to be minus the crappy stalker. Mac standing up to his mother in Taylor's favor was my favorite part behind the nutter butter scene. I just love this this love story. One of my favorites!

[Michelle Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good gosh.. these two couldn’t write a bad book if they tried! Each one just gets better and better and has me even more hooked than before. Mac and Taylor have the type of chemistry that simmers within and off the pages. I was on the edge of my seat and devoured this as fast as I could. If you haven’t started this series yet, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for!