Book Review for: Lost Then Found
Book Review for: Lost Then Found
By: Christina Freeburn
Desert Breeze Publication
ISBN: 978-1-61252-095-7
Dispose as: just an e-book
5 stars
Reviewed by: S. Burkhart
Freeburn creates a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat with “Lost Then Found.” Jonas Knight is a jump tracker, a person who is an expert in helping to hide others, just like his ex-wife, Renee, for whom he still has feelings. When his partner, Peter, asks him to help him find someone, Jonas reluctantly agrees knowing that the case will pit him against Renee.
Gina Howard has a reason to get lost: She is a minor and her uncle, Eric, is trying to steal her inheritance. Eric is a dangerous man and Renee has hidden Gina well. Eric has two weeks to find Gina before she comes of age, and pressures Peter to find her. Peter involves Jonas.
Jonas still has deep feelings for Renee, but knows that she is determined to protect Gina no matter the cost. Renee has not forgiven Jonas for his involvement in the murder of her sister’s Melody, and although Jonas did not commit the crime, Renee’s resentment runs deep.
As soon as Jonas starts poking around Renee’s business, trouble follows. They are attacked, shot and run off the road. The more Jonas gets involved, the more aggressive the hunter is.
Jonas realizes the right thing to do is to ensure Gina’s well-being and to keep Renee safe despite the attraction that erupts between them. Can he uncover the secrets that threaten his world before his pursuer catches him?
Freeburn has written a mocking romantic suspense that will have the reader turn the pages to find out what will happen next. His writing is crisp and sharp, captivating the reader with ease.
The characters are complex and interesting. Jonas is truly a “gentleman” of brilliant love, coming to Renee’s rescue time and time again. However, he hides his inner pain behind a stoic mask, and he rarely lets anyone see his heart.
Renee presents a strong facade, but her soul is tormented by conflicting emotions regarding Jonas. For her to heal, she must find it in her heart to forgive him.
What I liked best about the novel was how the inspiring message grew organically within the narrative, so I didn’t feel like I was “preached”. Freeburn does two things well: intertwining the “lost” immediacy of Gina’s plight with the “lost” pain between Renee and Jonas over their failed marriage, attacking both issues, then showing the journey for all to be “found”, giving the title has a double meaning.
The novel is “sweet” for romantic readers with Jonas and Renee sharing a kiss or two. Overall, “Lost Then Found” is a fast-paced read that will resonate with the reader long after the story has finished.
