Review: Compelling Read Is a Nice Addition to the Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2013
The Lost Girls series continues its emotional rollercoaster ride with this latest installment featuring the sister of the enigmatic Phillip, Rose.  She had a harsh childhood of abuse from her father and later on a boyfriend that Philip saved her from but led to his overprotectiveness.  He swore to keep her safe which has led to a nun-like existance for a 26-year-old woman.  The only moments of true freedom for her are when she's dancing and the attraction she feels towards Philip's lawyer, Drew.  Her past and her obligation to her brother has held her back though.  Deciding to open a dance has bolstered her confidence and she finally goes after Drew wholeheartedly in a sensual yet naively planned out seduction.  Rose was a sweet character who just wanted to grow up.  Her brother saved her but is smothering her and keeping her from a happy future out of fear.  I applaud her strength and ached for her when a silly roadblock puts her HEA in jeopardy.Drew is a strong and sexy man who at first loved the challenge of working on Philip's questionable deeds.  He sometimes had to work in the grey areas to see Philip succeed but has come to realize how dangerous it really is.  He's been attracted to Rose for a long time but didn't feel she was ready to have a relationship with him.  Her sensual show in front of the window has him seeing her as an adult which unleashes him to seduce her in a slow build-up of sexual tension-filled moments.  We unfortunately don't get a deep understanding of Drew in this story.  I found him admirable but not very compelling.Who I continue to find compelling is Philip!  He's mysterious with questionable ethics but I find myself drawn to him even more as the series progresses.  We get to see another layer of him in his over-protectiveness of Rose.  His actions are out of love but they take away free will.  He's a control freak who wants to control everything and play people as chess pieces to make his life easier.  Even with these faults I'm dying for his story to be told as I find him an utterly fascinating multifaceted character!This story was enjoyable yet not as intense or deep as the previous installments.  Rose had a rough upbringing but not near as traumatic as the rest of the heroines in this series.  The roadblock to their HEA was casually inserted and quickly dealt with behind the scenes.  The sexual interludes were hot but not as impactful considering how quickly the protagonists came together.  Ms. Lin has created an addictive series that keeps me coming back for more....and here's hoping Philip's story is on the horizon.