I received this as an ARC. I really liked this book. It wasn't as good as his last book though. It is suspenseful fiction that will keep you guessing.

Lost You was just okay for me. Psychological Thrillers seem to be a dime a dozen at the moment and it's hard to find one that is truly unique while also being realistic. While the plot was interesting the main characters made this more of a chore to read - I couldn't empathize with them and before long genuinely didn't like them. There was a decent twist but it takes more than a twist for me to really love a book.

I received a free e-copy of Lost You by Haylen Beck from NetGalley for my honest review.

I loved how this book started out. Throws you right in and then we go back to the beginning of the story with with the story of Anna. Anna is working as a waitress but gets let go due to the business not doing so well. Anna then struggles to get a job and is financially strapped. Her friend who still has her job at the diner comes across a job in the paper and that is when everything changes.

Anna decides to take a job being a surrogate mother for another couple who live in another state. The couple in the other state are aware that this is illegal in their state but the firm they hire says it is legal because they do all the transactions in the state the mother is in and watch over the surrogate mother through the whole process.

Things continually change with the other family's heated and emotional problems, relationship issues and so much more. Anna, is also finding she is growing to love this little "butterfly" in her belly. Now she wants to keep the baby but the man in charge of watching over just won't have it. What lengths will this man go to to make her stay committed to her contract? You can only imagine.

The fight over this child thickens and so many lives are at stake. I really like this book to start off with, even with the unlikable characters. As the book went on though, I found myself just sitting and reading and saying "REALLY", come on. Just some very unbelievable things but I do appreciate the opportunity to read it.

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Libby has been raising Ethan as a single mom for a while, and are finally able to go on a much needed vacation. But something is bothering Libby. And she is right to be worried.
Ethan becomes lost in an elevator, and is seen on CCTV being led away by a stranger. But when the police finally catch up with this stranger, the woman insists she is not returning him for reasons that set the story in motion.
Lost You is a good suspense novel, just when you think you have it figured out, you are sent on another twisting ride.

Wow this book was good. I loved how she made al the characters crazy. At one point I was on Anna sides and hating Libby. I still don’t like Libby for what she did but then once Anna got out of the hospital and played her mind. I honestly couldn’t stand her. This story line was so suspenseful and different. I would highly recommend this book to a friend.

I was fortunate enough to get an ARC of this book from the publisher and I am sooo grateful! This book was amazing. To be honest, when I read the description I was worried it was going to be like many of the "crazy woman going after what belongs to her" novels, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that wasn't the case with "Lost You". Don't get me wrong, these ladies didn't come to play, but it comes from such a primal place that you (especially if your a woman) find yourself completely rationalizing their actions. It is a fast paced, thrill ride of a book. I stayed up till the wee hours of the morning to finish "Lost You". The roller coaster ride that Haylen Beck has created will not disappoint!! This book has twist and turns that literally had me gasping out loud. This is a book that deserves to be in your TBR pile!!

This book was well told and had a solid plot. The characters were well developed though i didnt really love them. The book was suspenseful albeit slightly predictable but still well worth the read. This book takes you down a dark twisty journey where moral reasoning is not black and white but rather a very grey area. The end had a good plot twist that was enough to make this book a little more unique. I really loved the development and persona applied to the "villain" from t he agency. The author created a very real feeling book that captured my attention start to finish.

Lost You by Haylen Beck was a mediocre read for me.

As you may all know... it's pretty darn hard for me to rate a 4-5 star for my thrillers. I feel like the plot was something that I've seen before and it wasn't an over the top amazing story for me.

This was interesting with the dark side of surrogacy and the toll that it can take on women. I can't imagine how hard that would be! My heart really was sad for both Anna and Libby. The ending wrapped up way too nicely for me and I wasn't impressed at all.

The plot also had a bit unnecessary filter/backstory that could have been taken out to enhance the "meat."

Towards the end... the writing was just really a bit boring to me and I just wanted to finish already. I ended up skimming the last few chapters to get to the end.

Overall, 3 stars for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Published to Goodreads: 3/10/19
Publication date: 8/6/19

Lost you by Haylen Beck is suspenseful and kept me wondering how it would end.
Just when I thought I had things figured out, another plot twist would pop up.
The strenght and determination of both women is amazing and inspiring!
I recommend reading Lost You and thank NetGalley for the opportunity.

This author hit the ground running! The beginning of the story is definitely an attention-getter. At times when it seemed predictable and I would “guess” what was going on, I was thrown for a loop and the story would take a different direction. I felt some of the characters could have been stronger and maybe a bit more empathetic, but it was enough to take away from the story. Suspenseful and heartfelt. I have children so you can’t help but read the book through a mother’s eyes. This was my first time reading a book by this author and I would love to read something of hers again.

A very entertaining read. Really enjoyed this book and the characters. Story was realistic sounding and well written.

Lost you is a twisty thriller, but also heartbreaking tale of motherhood lost.. How far would you go to have a baby? How far would you go to keep your baby? How far would you to go to get your baby back?

This book was reminiscent of a lifetime and I always love a good lifetime movie.

This book really addresses of what it means to be a mother. Is it biology? Is it nurture? It shows what happens when the desire to be a better mother turns into obsession. I feel like this can happen to anyone when they are trying to have a baby. This was a pretty quick read with some good twists and turns. The plot wasn’t really predictable and I found myself not wanting to put the book down.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a psychological thriller but it is not a scary, keep you awake at night thriller. The book starts out by giving you the ending of the book, which is not something I'm ever a big fan of. However, the story does keep you guessing as to which character is which. Just when you think you know what's going on, something else happens. The story is about surrogacy gone wrong, with a very shady company involved. Each of the women involved tells her story. If you've never read a psychological thriller, this would be a good first book to read.

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Libby desperately wanted a baby. She's willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means losing her husband. Adoption might be a pipe dream, but surrogacy, well that’s more of an option, especially if the agency doesn't mind skipping the tedious legal process.

Anna is desperate for money. An ad her friend sees promises cash in return for being a surrogate. Maybe if Anna was thinking more clearly she would run, but the lure of big payday beckons, and surprisingly( not) things don't go according to plan.

Libby has the child she dreamed of and when she and her son Ethan go on vacation, it seems like paradise, but quickly turns into a nightmare. This one was twisty and from the book description I certainly thought it was headed one way, but it zigs and zags and I had to stop myself from shouting, “What”, at my Kindle. Honestly, I never felt drawn to any of the main characters, even though we learn they both had pretty lousy childhoods.
It is a sad story and one that didn’t keep me up late to read another chapter, but one I did finish reading. Maybe it was just the surrogacy story, but it didn’t engage me in a way that made it memorable. I would definitely read another book by this author as I can’t quite put my finger on why it didn’t work for me. 3.5 stars

What a unique premise and a book that I was not expecting to like so much! I couldn't put it down and couldn't wait to see what happened!

Lost You by Haylen Beck

Pub date: August 2019
Crown Publishing
Genre: Fiction, psycho thriller
Rating: 3/5

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley and Crown Publishing in exchange for an unbiased review.

Whenever a book starts by explaining the ending you can be sure there’s a lot more to the story. Lost You starts with a tragic ending on the roof top of a hotel in Florida. Many people are “lost” throughout this novel.

Libby and Mason were married but unable to conceive a baby. It becomes an obsession for Libby which eventually drives a wedge in her marriage. Eventually, Libby pursues a surrogate with a shady organization when waiting for an adoption doesn’t seem likely.

Anna Lenihan loses her job as a waitress at the Flatiron Bar and Grill. Her co-worker Betsy provides support in the form of beer and pizza. The two women lament in Anna’s mobile home as she worries about how she will pay her bills. Betsy sees an ad in the local paper and encourages Anna to call convincing her that “medical research” is an option to make money. Anna decides to call and follow through with an “interview” which was vague and creepy. If Anna didn’t need the money she may have listened to her gut when she felt hesitant about this “job”.

What are the consequences of surrogacy for both women? At what point does obsession cross the line into criminal? Both women exhibit extreme emotional instability which clouds their ability to be a responsible parent. Without providing spoilers, the two women’s lives intersect in a devastating manner. The story was suspenseful and provided many unexpected twists. Personally, the desperate, impulsive personalities of the two women made me cringe.

I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to read Haylen Beck's new book, Lost You, after previously reading and loving her first book, Here And Gone. This was definitely another pulse pounding thriller that I couldn't put down! The twists and turns were endless. I can't say much more without giving anything away, but read this book!!

Slow at first to the point where I was dreading having to keep going, but there were some decent plot twists here. It’s not great, but it wasn’t terrible.

This is a fast-paced, read-it-in-a-day sort of novel, with an opening that plops you in the middle of the action. Anna is a struggling young girl who answers an ad in a newspaper that ends up being for black market surrogacy. Lured by money that she thinks can help turn her life around, she takes the job...and things don't end well. I wouldn't say it was a mystery, as you sort of know how it will end from the beginning, but the fleshing out of the details was riveting. The ending felt a bit rushed, and look elsewhere if you like "happily ever afters." I enjoyed this quick read. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing a digital copy of this novel in exchange for an honest opinion.