The Lost

Live and Let Live #2

by Stella Craig

Lola survived the last act of her painful past. Cole lost the one thing he never hoped to have. The undead still surrounds them, and there’s a new threat on the horizon. Can they survive the next treacherous chapter long enough to consummate their feelings?

With the help of her long-lost crush Cole, Lola Jenkins made it through the emergence of the zombie apocalypse. This despite the horrors that awaited them, both undead and human. Now that she’s free of the shackles of her past, Lola’s ready to grab happiness with both hands.

Cole faced his greatest fear and lost. But if he gives in, he dies, and that’s not an option. With Lola by his side though, he’s slowly coming out of his broody shell.

Together, they’re fighting to live in this treacherous new world but the apocalypse brings more than just the slavering, ever-hungry undead, and now they’re faced with a threat they could never have imagined.

Lola’s faith is tested. Cole’s honor is tarnished. Can they escape the newest tyranny or fall to the megalomaniac waiting in the wings to make them pay?

The Lost is the fiery second book in the Live and Let Live apocalyptic romance series. If you like dark humor, slow-burn relationships, and hair-raising thrills, then you’ll devour Stella Craig’s riveting page-turner.

Genres: Zombies, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopia, Dark Romance, Apocalyptic, Romance, Horror

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

¿Cuántos golpes más puede soportar la heroína?




•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.




The Lost de Stella Craig Serie Live and Let live Libro 2

Argumento:

Lola sobrevivió al último acto de su doloroso pasado. Cole perdió lo único que nunca esperó tener. Los muertos vivientes aún los rodean, y hay una nueva amenaza en el horizonte.

¿Pueden sobrevivir el próximo capítulo traicionero el tiempo suficiente para consumar sus sentimientos?

Con la ayuda de Cole, su enamorado perdido hace mucho tiempo, Lola Jenkins sobrevivió al surgimiento del apocalipsis zombi. Esto a pesar de los horrores que les esperaban, tanto muertos vivientes como humanos.

Ahora que está libre de las ataduras de su pasado, Lola está lista para agarrar la felicidad con ambas manos.

Cole enfrentó su mayor miedo y perdió.

Pero si cede, muere, y esa no es una opción. Sin embargo, con Lola a su lado, está saliendo lentamente de su caparazón melancólico.

Juntos, están luchando para vivir en este nuevo mundo traicionero, pero el apocalipsis trae más que solo muertos vivientes babeantes y siempre hambrientos, y ahora se enfrentan a una amenaza que nunca podrían haber imaginado.

La fe de Lola se pone a prueba. El honor de Cole está empañado. ¿Pueden escapar de la tiranía más nueva o caer ante el megalómano que espera entre bastidores para hacerles pagar?

The Lost es el apasionante segundo libro de la serie de romance apocalíptico Vive y deja vivir. Si te gusta el humor negro, las relaciones lentas y las emociones espeluznantes, entonces devorarás el fascinante libro de lectura de Stella Craig.



Mi humilde opinión:

Creí que el segundo libro de la serie Live and Let live me iba a dar un respiro con todo lo que sufrí con el primero pero NOOOO F MODO! Fue doblemente desgarrador de leer! Me la pasé en tensión todo el tiempo, en alerta con los zombies y con otra clase de monstruos humanos, sobrevivir es realmente duro en el mundo de Lola y todo puede sucederle porque esta mujer no tiene respiro!

No me gusta pasarla mal en mis lecturas. No me apetece ver a los protagonistas sufrir. Puedo soportar algo de drama si viene acompañado con su merecida felicidad al final pero nunca llegó para Lola en el primer libro y en este eso parece más lejos que nunca.

Juro que no hubiera seguido con la serie de no ser por Lola. Ella es la que me hace continuar leyendo. Quiero que tenga lo que merece; amigos leales, un hombre que la acepte y ame como es... No está pasando! Ella sigue siendo pisoteada y esperando pacientemente a Cole.

No puedo explicar lo mal que maldije a Cole durante todo el libro. Por no confiar en ella y lastimarla TODO EL MALDITO TIEMPO, ¿por qué?

No tenía sentido para mí. Ocultarle el plan sobre liquidar a Shepherd para que no la mataran? Igualmente no solo ella acabó con el corazón roto sino que casi muere en el pozo cuando la dejaron ahí para que muera de hambre!

Así que odie a muerte a Cole, sin importar su epilogo al final que llegó demasiado tarde, NO lo perdono por la forma en que trató a Lola desde el comienzo de todo. No logrará redimirse ante mis ojos. Me tiene completamente cansada con su maldito sentido del deber y no ver que Lola merece de él todo su amor!

Lola es un personaje interesante y me encanta su crecimiento. Es una sobreviviente y no lo digo solo por sobrevivir al apocalipsis zombie.

Es fuerte y leal. A pesar de sus traumas, abrió su corazón al hombre que amaba. En un punto me parecía que estaba siendo masoquista pero no podía culparla por insistir y no darse por vencida con él. Eso fue valiente. Tiene su mal carácter y está lejos de ser perfecta pero al final siempre hace lo correcto sin importar cómo le afecte. Como el sacrificio que hizo en este libro. Yo creí realmente que iba a terminar odiando a Cole pero no, Lola demuestra, una vez más, amarlo sin importar lo que le haga sufrir como hizo desde el día uno.

Este libro me mantuvo leyendo hasta altas horas de la noche. Hay zombies dándome sustos todo el tiempo pero la secta fue aterradora con mayúsculas. En qué lío se metió Lola y cómo saldría de él? Hay tantos giros y sorpresas que no veo venir! No podía creer que la autora matara a personajes que importan! Sé que es el maldito apocalipsis zombie pero mujer, qué manera estúpida en la terminan muriendo. No es justo!

Vuelvo a repetir, Lola tiene una amiga en mí, los zombies, la intriga y la acción están bien pero necesito que algo bueno llegue para ella y la pongan por una vez en primer lugar!

[Vchilling · Rating 1 out of 5]

This isn’t really a romance. It’s just a series of “everything getting in the way” we hardly see them together, when they are there is nothing really said that would build any sort of relationship. She has more chemistry with literally every other guy friend .

The back and forth was fine in the first book but it’s annoying now and honestly the slow burn burned too slow and I’m not longer interested bc now I’m at the point where it’s just pissing me off. Every time o think we are finally gonna see them either bang or commit .. another plot tool walks in like the chicka … bye

[LaShanta Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

All The Feels!

Let me just start by saying Stella Craig is an absolute genius when it come to delivering emotions. I FELT everything and the sense of OMG-what-is-happening was there for the majority of the book. I loved it. Well done!

What I didn’t love was Cole. Like bruh, come on!!! How is it that EVERYONE ELSE is worth more than Lola’s feelings, safety, well-being, EVERYTHING!!! She has suffered through this entire series and has been the most understand and apologetic and caring of all the characters and all she wants, all she deserves is to be treated the same, but Cole just constantly craps all over her under the guise of “his sense of duty.” No, just no. I love her strength, I love her fight, but I hate that she absolutely panders to him because of “love.”

And Cole’s…justification? Explanation? Play at redemption? No. Lola deserves better. Instead she’s everyone’s doormat and second choice.

Good book and I’ll definitely read the next installment, the absolute horse crap on “love” just doesn’t work for me.

[Augusta Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuing the f*ckery lol 😂 this second book in the series takes the story to new heights! I was so intrigued in the “cult mentality” aspect and parts of the story. I always find it so fascinating how people can allow themselves to be so brainwashed! It’s gorey and heartbreaking but I’m invested and excited to read the third! Cuddos to the author for keeping me so intrigued and invested in the plot and love triangles??? Can we even call it that?! Series is worth the read…

[Liseli Musonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cole is really annoying

[Lyss · Rating 1 out of 5]

There’s no way the mmc actually likes the fmc 🥲

[Lindsay Minus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this series has so many moments that make me angry, I still love it. I really wish Lola could've been stronger mentally. Cole never puts her first and she constantly put him first above all and I don't get it. Being in love doesn't have to make u a doormat and I'm irritated that it made her one. I'd want to stop reading kuz I'd b so mad but a few mins later I'd pick it up again. I have 8 days until the next the found is released and can't wait.

With all that said, I have questions. 1. Who was shooting? 2. Why did they not even give that a thought. 3. Manny what happened? 4. What Enzo some how involved? 5. How are ppl turning with no bites? 6. Enzo....why? I have more but I'll return Sep 10

[S Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

People are worse than the zombies

The darkness continues in this story. If you made it through the first book & started this one then likely that won't bother you.

Lola & Cole have a complicated, imperfect relationship. I find myself disliking Cole at different points in the story. He seems to often take Lola for granted but she continues to have intense feelings for him. When he allows himself he loves her completely though.

We get more info about Lola that informs why she is how and who she is today. We also get to see her becoming stronger.

This was a good continuation of Lola's story and I look forward to reading book 3.

[Savannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I WANTED to love this.

I really really wanted to love this and had so much hope. As a romance reader, this story just didn’t have quite enough to hold my interest. The angst of book one was to be expected, but I found myself not having quite enough to hold onto hope for in book two. The MMC just didn’t convince me enough in the brief times we got and felt a little like gaslighting. I’m a world of such distrust and chaos, he expected too much blindly from the FMC when he could have just been honest. They definitely had chemistry when together, but like I said I just needed more of those times to also remind me it was intended to be a romance.

[Christina Botchway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler Review Alert. Exciting and thrilling

Ok. I enjoyed this book far more than the first one even though I wasn’t totally satisfied with an explanation of what happened at Flag. I thought we were going to be left without the explanation of the farm too but I think it can be deduced from the epilogue. In fact if it wasn’t for the epilogue I would have written off Cole as a (expletive). I’m willing to give him one more chance in the next book. I would also like an in depth explanation of Enzo and I believe Sophia has a similar characteristic as well. Intriguing type of typhoid Mary I believe.

[Simi ☁️ · Rating 2 out of 5]

2⭐️ maybe a little harsh, but it’s definitely not as good as the first one. LEAVE COLE ALONE GIRL 😫 I understand why everyone is doing what they’re doing but geez it’s so annoying and frustrating for literally no reason. He has given you NO REASON to love him…and yet 😤

Cole has had fiftyleven love interests and Lola has had…18 assault attempts and 12 broken hearts. No thank you

And Enzo….um wtf?? He’s f***ing the zombie into them???? I’m lost. I don’t even want to be found, just leave me here.

[Zombie Bear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I read this book way to fast and now have to wait for the third to come out, these are my favorite zombie books of all time I have been looking everywhere for a book I could get into and I just couldn't understand why I didn't love other zombie books considering I'm a zombie addict, turns out it was missing romance with so much tension and betrayal and add zombies into the mix and its a masterpiece!!

[Athena Que Será, Será · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Susie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, let me start by saying I am enjoying this series! I read this book in one day. I love books about zombies and have read a lot.
This series started off great and kept me interested, but does anyone else have a few WHAT THE F***k questions? Manny ? Enzo? Especially Enzo's actions? I am hoping the author answers these in the next book! HAHA, I can't wait!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series very much, but sadly, I just can't continue reading the next novel in the series. I hate the way Cole doesn't protect Lola and put her first. Every time she tries to forget him and start new, Cole ruins it for her. Everyone of Lola's friends walks all over her, and it's irritating.

[Lisa Brijeski · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

Love this series, this is my second time reading and it is just as good as the first time. Cole is an alpha ex marine but boy sometimes you just want to punch him for how stupid and hurtful he is to Lola. Lola is strong and a survivor even if she doesn’t think so and doesn’t believe she deserves anything. Such a great series don’t miss this one ❤️

[Danyelle Wadsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Good, The Bad, and The Turned!

Once again I was on the edge waiting to see what happened next! I was thoroughly surprised by each turn. I can't wait for the next one. Between all that is happening I can't wait to see what is in-store for Lola and Cole.

[A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the book but if the author is going to do a happy ending then Cole will not get the girl in the end because he truly doesn't deserve it. Lola deserves someone who can prioritize her and Cole will never. He is an awful MC, I hate him, but Stella Craig is a good writer because I keep reading!

[♡♡~Cyborg-Scifi-Lover~♡♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need the 3rd one!

[E Coop · Rating 4 out of 5]

WTF

Not gonna lie, this is a good book. But again, the poor heroine. I’ve cried through 2 whole books. If great things don’t happen to her in the next book…..ugh

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so intense!

[Andrealarsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

really love

There are some holes and unanswered questions but I love this series. A good editor could help but I still like the story.

[Natalie Weber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book but Cole is definitely the worst mmc ever.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Chaneen Hicks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Definitely not sure about how I feel regarding the story's development, but invested enough to keep reading so I can find out what happens.
It does have its good moments though.

[Yael · Rating 3 out of 5]

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