Captivating me from
the beginning to the very last word, No Love Lost was an incredibly beautiful,
exceptionally written, second chance love story. As my most anticipated book of
the year, I could not wait for Ezra and Kim's romance, as we were teased continuously
with glimpses into their relationship drama throughout the entire Masters & Mercenaries: The Forgotten
Series. It was well worth the wait and to say it went beyond my high
expectations is an understatement as Lexi Blake had outdone herself by penning
one heck of an epic tale. I could not put my kindle down - between the intense
sexual chemistry, the off-the-charts angst level, and the all-consuming
plotline, I was addicted to this poignant and memorable read. A brilliant
finale that surpassed everything I've ever hoped for when it came to this
couple and their journey.
Once married and now
divorced for over a decade, the immeasurable love these two shared was
undeniable, despite a past heavily laced with heartache, secrets, and lies.
With each encounter, tensions deliciously escalated between the ex-CIA agent
Ezra (Beck) Fain and agent Kim "Solo" Soloman. Beck was so consumed
with rage, he was incapable of forgiving his ex's grave betrayal (bearing the
responsibility for his older brother's death) regardless of the hold she had on
his heart. I got where Beck was coming from when it came to blaming Kim, but he
was frustratingly blinded by anger, he did not listen to reason. Lucky for him,
I love a stubborn and sexy hero. In the end, Beck worked hard for his redemption
- moving on from their painful past to heal the cavernous breach between them.
Solo was a badass tough (yet tenderhearted) chick, and I adored
her. For years, Kim shouldered a tremendous amount of guilt for the secrets she
held, knowing full well they wrecked her marriage to the only man she truly
loved. Still, she sacrificed all to protect Fain from both the truth and the
nefarious foe obsessed with destroying them. All this made for a fantastic,
nail-biting edgy read. And throughout, I felt their sorrows, struggles, and
every bump in their tumultuous relationship, but mostly... their undying love.
Kim and Beck's journey was a passion-filled, emotional roller coaster ride.
All heaviness and
heart-aching drama aside, there were moments of levity courtesy of my favorite
Master and Mercenary - Ian Taggart. I will never get my fill of his loony
character and happy to say fans will be thrilled to see him, as well as some
old friends from prior installments. Sad to see this series end, but looking
forward to new and exciting stories from Lexi Blake's wondrous imagination.
advance reader's copy of this publication received in exchange for an honest review
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