If you loved Haylen Beck's first novel, Here and Gone, you will love Lost You. I could not wait for the author to write a second novel, and this one certainly did not disappoint! After doing a little research, I learned that Haylen Beck is a pseudonym for Stuart Neville, however, the novels written under Haylen Beck are completely different than Neville's novels. Here and Gone and Lost You reminded me of Harlan Coben's novels. Just when you think you have everything in the story figured out, they throw an incredible twist at you. Another edge-of-your-seat thriller that I could not put down!

What a suspenseful read! I read it in one sitting - I could not put it down. This book reminds me of Jodi Picoult's novels in that it has a twist in the end. The story starts out like a sweet family tale until the kidnapping happens - then it becomes a fast-paced read with unexpected twists and turns. I really enjoyed Lost You, and I would recommend it to fans of Picoult and Gillian Flynn.

The opening scene was disturbing, especially after caring for a small child that day. Then the story went back in time leading up to that scene.
There were too many instances of actions just not fitting the situation that I lost the desire to see where it would go and just stopped reading. There are too many good books out there to waste time finishing this one.

Thank NetGalley for the advance copy of the book.
I did want to like the book. It was just for me (at least) not a solid book. There was no person you could connect with. It seemed rushed and in spots, the dialogue was off for this U.S. reader. I did complete the book and just felt underwhelmed.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Crown Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Lost You, by Author Stuart Neville writing under his alias Hayden Beck.

I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Nevilles' Ghost of Belfast series, they were intelligent, raw, and gritty. Almost impossible to believe this book was written by him.

The ending was just a wrap up. Both main were characters crazy and stupid. I kept thinking to myself, you are the stupid one for reading this drivel.

I am aware others loved this book, most thought it an ok solid read, guess I'm in the minority here.

Lost You gets a 3.5 for a fast paced story that enjoyable but predictable.
Libby is vacating when her son disappeared after entering the elevator without her. But Libby has a horrible secret that comes back to haunt her. A tale of terror, surrogacy and violence unveils itself in Libby's life.
The abduction is just the frame. The majority of the story is about Libby's surrogacy. The book jumps between three perspectives. Unfortunately these characters are all unlikeable. Haylen Beck adds complexity to the characters but overall they are all unlikable. I did almost feel for one character but then insanity took her away.
The book moves quickly building anticipation. You see what is going to happen and try to tell the characters to "stop!" but never the less, they each make one bad decisions after another. It is Beck's ability to keep the story moving that makes this story interesting. You have to know whether your predictions are correct or not.
An easy read, Lost You is a good choice for people who like shock drama.

This book was AMAZING! I didn’t see the big twist coming and I can usually predict what is going to happen in books! This one was just a twisty and thrilling ride that I didn’t want to end!

More like 3.5 stars. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As soon as I saw that Haylen Beck had a new book coming out, I immediately requested it on here as I had loved his first one, Here and Gone. That book was a thrill ride and I couldn't put it down. With that being said, Mr. Beck's second book for me just wasn't as great. While I still really enjoyed it and still consider it a thrilling, interesting read, I do prefer his first book. I would still recommend this for reader's advisory as I think if you were a fan of his first book, you would still enjoy it.

This was a great read! When a young lady loses her job she Inquires about an ad in the paper. To make this money she needs to become a surrogate carrying a baby for another family, which happens to be illegal in the state. The book takes a turn when she backs out of the deal wanting to keep the baby for herself. I could not put this book down!

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC of #LostYou

Haylen Beck has provided a twisted tale of surrogacy gone wrong. Throughout the novel she delivers a fast-paced suspense of two desperate women fighting for what they think is right. The reader is left with provoking twists and turns as the plot becomes multifaceted and the characters weave their own internal conflicts into the storyline. Engrossing read. 4 stars.

Sat down to read a few pages and found myself drawn in to the characters the suspense.So well written with well developed story line with twists and turns.Highky recommend.#netgalley #lostyou #crownpublishing,

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for an ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. This title came to me in a bit of a book drought. So glad that it came my way, and I highly recommend it. Two women, both claiming a little boy is their own. This book started veering into plot developments I truly didn't expect. The story is narrated in past and present as well as from the point of view of both women. I liked, and didn't like, both of the women at alternating points. There are also some peripheral characters that I found very well done.

This was a solid 3 star read for me. I really enjoyed 3/4 of this book but I felt a little unsatisfied with the ending which just wrapped up very quickly and it wasn't totally believable. The writing is not anything amazing but it was great "escape reading" and perfect for this busy time of year. I was very interested in the topic, which was the more "dark side" of paid surrogacy. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their back stories and Beck (aka Stuart Neville) did a great job building up the suspense.

As the story went on each of the women became more desperate with their desire for the baby and this part was harder for me because I often felt most for the baby himself.... I enjoy domestic thrillers and think this would be a great beach read or one to discuss with friends because it has some very interesting talking points.

An entertaining read that kept me engrossed and turning pages. It’s a great beach read and a fine twist at the end. I say, bravo!

Thank you very much to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for a chance to read this title before it publishes. Libby needs a break. She’s just sold her first book and has planned a vacation with her son Ethan. Her husband left her three years before. Annie has just been laid off from her waitressing job and is looking for another job when she’s shown an ad about getting paid for she’s not sure what. But she pursues it anyway.

These two woman’s path collides in the land of surrogates and clients. But not in an easy relationship. The twists will have you on the edge of your recliner and staying up until 2 a.m. to see what happens. Oh maybe, that was just me.

I loved this book. It took me far away from the stress of this season and gave me an escape I’m still pondering today. Haylen Beck, aka Stuart Neville, writes beautifully and compellingly. Try this thriller, I think you’ll like it.

Lost You: A Novel by [Beck, Haylen]

So . . . not exactly great literature, but I still really enjoyed it.



Review copy provided by publisher.

I wish to thank NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this compelling, fast-paced, provocative psychological thriller. Two desperate women become involved with a shady agency which matches women longing for a baby with a surrogate. 3.5 stars

Libby is unable to become pregnant and is obsessed with having a child to love. Her husband does not approve of hiring a surrogate but would agree to an adoption. Libby refuses this option and proceeds in obtaining a surrogate by way of an agency operating outside the law.

Anna has been laid off from her work as a waitress and is living in a cold, run-down mobile home. She is very worried about how she will support herself. She answers an ad in the local paper offering generous payment to young, healthy women. On meeting and being interviewed by the agency, she learns that she will be well paid if she agrees to give birth and relinquish the baby.

Since the agency is operating illegally, what recourse does she have if she breaks the agreement and decides to keep the baby? There is a shady employee determined to enforce the agreement when surrogates refuse to give up their babies. How does Libby, the prospective and heartbroken mother react on learning she will not receive the baby she has eagerly hoped for, prepared for, and dreamed about? All documents had been signed by her and fees paid.

As the two women become more desperate and emotionally unhinged, they both make some irrational and bad decisions. I was unable to sympathize or connect with either woman in their plights. I came to feel that the baby boy might be better off without either woman as his mother.

Three years later, Libby is a devoted single mother to her son she calls Ethan. She is on her way to becoming a successful published writer. She is on holiday at a luxurious southern resort with her boy. Anna has tracked her down through the internet and is determined to get her son back through any means necessary. She snatches Ethan. When confronted by the police and hotel security she claims Ethan is her son. They are in a dangerous position. (Not a spoiler since this scene is laid out at the beginning of the book.)

Can there possibly be a happy ending for anyone? This gives an enthralling insight through the hearts and minds of two troubled women. This book would be a quick, popular summer read and should provoke interesting book club discussions.