A stolen past The only thing Tucker remembers of his past is pain. Used in a doctor’s evil experiments, his memories and identity were erased, and his freedom taken. He believed his nightmare was over when he was liberated by the men and women of McKay-Taggart, until he heard the name Steven Reasor. The idea that he could have been involved in the terrible experiments that cost his “brothers” … his “brothers” everything crushed him. A desperate attempt to force him to remember the truth almost cost him his life. Now his world is in chaos and his only path to finally uncover the truth and atone for his sins leads to Veronica Croft.
A painful present
Veronica “Roni” Croft knew Dr. Steven Reasor was bad for her, but she also saw a side of the man that no one else knew. Even as she began to believe their employer was hiding something sinister, she was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Their affair was passionate and intense, but also fraught with danger. When he disappeared under mysterious circumstances, she took her first chance to run and never looked back. She has stayed hidden ever since, running from forces she knows are too powerful to overcome. But now the man she believed was dead, the man she mourned, has returned and needs her help.
A dangerous future
As Tucker and Roni unravel the secrets of his past, a dark force rises and threatens to destroy them. Their only chance for survival will require them to join forces with the Lost Boys’ worst enemy. Only together can they finally unlock Tucker’s past. But as Tucker’s memories begin to come back, will it free them both or tear them apart forever?
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Lexi Blake hits it out of the park with this long awaited story of a man who doesn’t know his past but is sure it involves the woman who feels like she’s a part of his soul. Add twists and turns, shockers and an ending that will blow you away and this is a don’t miss read!
I love this series and pretty much everything Lexi writes. This one is a red-hot roller coaster of emotion and action. I’ve been waiting for this story about the hero who doesn’t know his past but is drawn to the heroine, who he feels is part of him. This WAS SO GOOD! I loved it!
My Rating: ****1/2
Type: Standalone
Genre: Thriller, Romantic suspense
Narration: Dual POV
Primary Characters: Tucker & Veronica (Roni)
Source: ARC – Courtesy or Author/publisher
Blurb:
https://www.amazon.com/Long-Lost-Masters-Mercenaries-Forgotten-ebook/dp/B07V4N6KV8
This is the fourth book in the Lost Boys series. This is the first book I’m reading in this series as this can be read as standalone. I haven’t read Masters and Mercenaries series, but I did have some background about McKay Taggart as I have read about them in Lawless series. For better understanding of the book, I suggest you read the series in order if you have time or else dive into this as this can be read as standalone.
Tucker aka Steven is part of a group of 6 men who were rescued by McKay Taggart, and now travel the world searching for their true identities since their memories were wiped clean by experimental drug testing and they were used as soldiers. Even though he doesn’t remember much, he knows he was involved with Dr.Hope McDonalds and has medical knowledge as well that he was way more involved with Dr. McDonald than just as a test subject.
Roni knows him as Steven and he left her 3 years ago when she thought they were starting a new relationship. She is angry with Steven as she thinks he used her and left her for other women and a high-profile life and she ends up being a single mother.
Tucker is hoping to get his memories back and his brothers are hoping some good comes of it. Roni wants to move on with her life, but she has kept secrets from Steven. Once they face each other, Tucker starts remembering the snippets of his past life. As Tucker and Roni try to begin their relationship anew it becomes more and more apparent that there are many entities who want to get to them both in order to find out what they know. Danger lurks at every turn.
As Roni and Tucker remember their time in Paris before he disappeared, will they be able to move past and make a future together? Why is kronberg so invested in them? Will all the lost boys able to move ahead after the revelation?
The intrigue and suspense are really stepped up as the puzzle surrounding Hope McDonald and her insidious plans to using her mind-altering drug is finally is solved. Plot moves in a faster pace. Ezra, Solo, Robert, Ariel, Jax, Levi, Sandra, Rebecca and the McKay-Taggart & Knight team are there every step of the way as this all plays out. Loved several secondary characters especially Erza and Solo, waiting for their story in next book. Sandra is —“That women is incredibly intimidating women” I just loved her.
It’s Funny, suspenseful, scintillating and captivating tale ending with an intriguing prologue for her next book. Dive in and enjoy reading.
I was excited to get to read this book because for so long in this series I have been extremely curious about Tucker, his past, what happened to him, and I wanted to know everything because you could tell he was a good guy deep down. In this book we learn so much about him and the things he has been through and the people he hurt or came to love. It was interesting how the big mystery was tied up and all the things that made me go “no way” or “how will they deal with this or get out of this situation”. The author knows how to draw the reader in and keep them hanging on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen. At times my heart even hurt for Tucker and all he lost, but I was so happy to see how it went and how he got his closure. I don’t want to give too much away because reading this is like watching a movie and I do not want to spoil any of it for anyone because it’s such a great read that you should give it a try so you can be shocked too.
Back from the dead
What a fantastic addition to the Lost Boys, it brings so many emotions to the surface that when the book is over you feel a little lost yourself wondering where to go next. So many questions answered, so many new ones brought to light. I laughed, I cried, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the love and connections that were in it. This author is tremendously gifted at intrigue and mystery, each book is another layer and each character is so realistic that you end up looking for the bad guys around every corner while hoping It is the good guys that you find instead. I loved this book and I can’t wait to see what this author brings to us next.
Long Lost by Lexi Blake is book 4 in the Masters & Mercenaries: The Forgotten Series. This is the story of Dr. Steven Reasor/Tucker and Veronica ‘Roni’ Croft. I have read the previous book which helped me to understand what had happened so far, so I do recommend that. But if you truly wanted to you could make it a standalone book if that is you wish. Tucker was one of the 6 people that were saved by McKay Taggart. But they all lost their memory and identity due to the experiments of Hope McDonald and the Kronberg Group. Now the group look to find out their true identity. This is leading Tucker to Veronica who may have the answers he needs. Veronica thought that Dr. Steven was dead but now he is back looking for answers. This takes them on journey to find them but it also leads them back to themselves.
This has been a good suspenseful story and series. Hope to read more form this author/series soon.
Incredible suspense story with a captivating romance that had me on the edge of my seat. Tucker is one of the Lost Boys but Roni knows him as Steven and he left her 3 years ago when she thought they were starting a new relationship. She has a lot of anger toward him since she ended up a single mother that lost her sister shortly after he left and then she was told he died. Finding out he is alive and goes by the name of Tucker is a shock but Roni is tough and for her daughter, she realizes she needs to know what happened to him. She is still trying to solve the mystery of her sister’s death and maybe there is a connection. Tucker has endured incredible torture while being a guinea pig for mind altering drugs which have wiped out all his memories. But when he sees Roni, she is vision that haunts him in his dreams and brings him peace. In their quest to unravel what Dr. Hope McDonald had done to them, he holds the key if they can restore his memories. This is not an easy feat especially with several governments wanting the answers and everyone playing their own games to ensure they come out with the vital information. I love how this crew of men have created a unique and strong family that will do whatever it takes to save each other. Their ability to embrace Roni and her daughter is wonderful which also is instrumental in a successful resolution. But can Roni forgive Tucker? Will they find that love after the time apart? I loved finding out as my heart pounded through all the crazy twists and turns to the bitter end. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
Tucker is one of the “Lost Boys” and all he remembers about his past is pain. If he tries to remember or gets a flash of the past he is hit with pain, headaches, and vomiting that will leave him so drained. It is why he and his brothers try not to remember so much at one time.
When Veronica Croft shows up, she is the one thing he remembers from his past that might be the answers to his memories. But Roni has a secret and it may be just what the “Lost Boys” need to break through the memories and learn about the past.
As Roni and Tucker remember their time in Paris before he disappeared, will they be able to move past the hurt and make a future together? Will the forces trying to get the intel from Tucker destroy all the work McKay-Taggart has worked so hard to bring the “Lost Boys” their memories back? What will the next book hold for this group?
I love this series and I think this book is my favorite so far. Even after losing his memories and is past, Tucker still remembered Roni, his one true love. And I can’t wait to see where the next book will lead to in this series.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
Yes! Tucker’s story This book was everything I hope for. Fast paced, witty (got to love Tag), with new and old characters making it even better, angst, thwarted love, guilt, betrayal and Sandra!
Long Lost leads us down another twisted path wrought by both Hope McDonald and Levi Green, both despicable characters in their own, different ways, and the sterling efforts of the men and women desperately trying to untangle the webs that have played havoc with their lives. There are many revalations in the course of this book, some shockng, others heartwarmingly wonderful.
With such a great cast of characters and plot, my attention was guaranteed. Add to that the beautiful Tucker and Roni, the ascerbically fantastic Sandra, who is a brilliant foil for Tag, and the other members of the family/team, and we have an absolute 5 star read
This book brought the tears, the happy, joyous, everything is coming together tears. The sweetest and the kindest of the lost boys finally gets his HEA, and Tucker needs this so much. He feels deep, he loves loyally, he hurts sensitively. And while none of those seem to go together as descriptors, they completely apply to Tucker. Veronica has been in his mind all along, he didn’t know it at the time, but one look and he knew. Roni has been through so much, and her emotions are all over the place as well. Bad things happen, and happened, to them, but in the end, they figure it out. It really is simple for them, they love each other, and whatever comes their way, they will work it out because they love each other
This story, this book in the series, ends, for the lost boys, on a closure. The driving force, the reason for digging and driving and trying, is almost all done. Our Lost Boys, the Lads, the Puppies, the experiments, the strong and steadfast and brave men, who had lost so much, sacrificed everything, get their new lives back, and the tears flowed then, as they are now as I write this, in happiness for them. Now, it still has a whole great big thing that needs to be resolved, and does anyone else feel like we have hated, just down right hated, Levi Green forever, and will have a huge party when he’s put in his place? When it happens, drinks at my place!
Phew! I was almost done in by Long Lost. In some ways it was too much but in far many more ways it wasn’t nearly enough. Lexi Blaxe is the mistress of misdirection. She’ll dangle clues, innuendoes and hints before you only to take a sharp right turn and lead you down a path to a completely different reality of the situation or event. The intrigue and suspense are really stepped up as the puzzle surrounding Hope MacDonald and her insidious plans to create super soldiers through her mind altering drug is finally about to be solved. As more and more of the pieces of the puzzle are discovered, Tucker Jones and what he discovered when he was Steven Reasor maybe that one piece that gives us the big picture. Ezra, Solo, Levi and the McKay-Taggart & Knight team are there every step of the way as this all plays out.
Tucker may be reconnecting with his life as Dr Razor but he knows deep in his soul that’s not who he really is. Veronica Croft just wants to move on with her life and if that means identifying and confronting Steven Reasor, so be it. There’s only one problem she has a secret that despite her best efforts will more than likely be exposed. As Tucker and Roni try to begin their relationship anew it becomes more and more apparent that there are many entities who want to get to them both in order to find out what they know. Danger lurks at every turn.
This book was a ride! This book answered so many questions. Tucker didn’t see Roni and Vi coming. I loved his reaction to them. I loved that they knew enough to help her help Tucker. I loved that Roni’s mom Sandra was such a straight shooter. Tag picked up on her very fast. Sandra was funny. Tucker and Vi were so cute. This one had so much action. They were under fire the whole time. Tucker and Robert had so many breakthroughs. I can’t wait to see where where go next! Oh and SOLO???? Omg!
I’ve been waiting for Tucker’s story since we first met him earlier in the series. While all the ‘lost boys’ stories are intriguing, there was something about Tucker’s that really peaked my interest. I’m glad to say that it was everything I thought it would be. The suspense, secrecy, action, questions that needed answers and missing pieces that were slowly revealed all made this a literal page turner.
The relationships between not only the guys, but everyone feels honest and real. They truly are a family and the different dynamics all come in to play. While this brings some closure, there are still some loose ends that need to be addressed and tied up. I can’t wait to see where they take us next.
As the spinoff of the Masters and Mercenaries series, The Forgotten, comes to a close it is Tucker Jones whose story is the last to be told. Tucker has been the most enigmatic Lost Boy of the group with his other name (Dr. Reasor), and medical knowledge as well as the clues along the way that he was way more involved with Dr. McDonald than just as a test subject. I have long awaited finding out just who he was and what his true story was. And the waiting paid off. Lexi Blake wrapped up this segment of her extended series with panache and a brilliant storyline.
Long Lost ties up the haunting tale of the soldiers turned mind-controlled criminals completely. Blake gives answers to (almost all ~ Sasha’s kid is still a question mark) the loose ends that were left dangling. The truth about Tucker, why he was Dr. McDonald’s right-hand turned experiment is told through an engrossing, page-turning story. There is action galore as the final puzzle pieces fall into place, touching second-chance love for our hero and heroine (the strong and amazing Veronica), a bit of kink to keep things lively, and the humor that every Lexi Blake reader has come to rely on in her books. Her characters are all solid and real-feeling even being super spies.
The secondary story, as Ms. Blake loves to interweave one story into the next, of Solo and Erza gets a good amount of page time and leaves the reader on a bit of a cliff but Tucker gets his happily ever after with a plot twist at the end that will bring a tear.
Another winner from Lexi Blake.
The best Lexi Blake book yet!! Funny, suspenseful, scintillating and full of intrigue. This captivating tale is winding up to a cataclysmic end that will run you through the emotional wringer.
Long Lost is brilliantly written. All of the Lost Boys (well, those that are still breathing) are together and the dynamic between these men is off the charts! Male bonding at its best with Ian Taggart in the mix to instill lots of wit and wisdom which brings the McKay-Taggart sense of home and that sense of joy to my soul making Lexi Blake a one-click author for me.
While Tucker Jones, one of the happier Lost Boys, discovers he was once Dr. Steven Reasor, or the more notoriously known Dr. Razor who worked alongside Hope McDonald during her evil mind altering drug days, as his memories begin to return he isn’t sure he is the now gentle man Tucker or the evil Dr. How does he trust his scrambled brain when it’s been to tampered with? The one person he feels connected to, Roni Croft. He doesn’t know why he trusts her, but something deep down says he does and he will do anything to keep her. Will he always be Tucker or will be Steven? What memories does he trust?
Roni knew the man known as Steven Reasor. He was kind and sweet to her and he doesn’t know it, but they have a daughter together. Her world changed the day he disappeared and she doesn’t know who Tucker is. He looks like Steven, but he’s also different. Can she trust this new version of the man she fell in love with? When things go sideways she needs his team to help. It’s more than just Tucker everyone is after, she may also know more than she ever thought. Can they discover their past together or will time run out before they have a chance at a future together?
Long Lost is soooo bittersweet. One moment you’ll be choked up and the very next you’ll be chuckling at a witty comment. For Lexi fans there are interconnections to her other series which you will love, but it isn’t required for anyone who hasn’t read them. Also, for fans you will love the electric currents leading up to her next book which is going to be another amazing ride!
What do you do when the man you were seeing disappears and you believe he’s dead and then he comes back? That’s what happened to Veronica/Roni, she was a doctor working for a pharmaceutical company in Germany when she met Steven Reasor. Steven was known as Dr Razor and most people were scared of him but not Roni. He showed her a totally different person to her. When they go to Paris, he goes out but never returns. Roni’s boss shows up and tells her a story about Steven using her and going to Argentina.
For a year or so, Roni has been hiding since her sister was killed and she was told she was next. She comes out of hiding because a woman comes and says Steven is still alive. Tucker/Steven was taken and given a drug to help his memories but put him in a coma. When he finally awakens after three weeks, he starts to get his memories back. He was supposed to have some kind of data that told who all knew about what Hope McDonald was doing with the soldiers. As Tucker’s memory returns, will it bring him and Roni closer or rip them apart?
I know I didn’t do this book the justice it deserves with this review but I tried. Surprises, secrets, and action with a little humor thrown in. It usually doesn’t take me long to read Ms. Blake’s books but I really didn’t want it to end. Couple of steamy sex scenes. Tucker is the last of the Lost Boys series but we were introduced to couple of new people. Can’t wait to see what this team comes up with next.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for author *
I have been waiting for Tucker’s story, and I was not disappointed! As I am a huge fan of Lexi’s books, The Masters and Mercenaries series is my favorite series ever!
The Lost Boys have all found their special someone, and now it was Tucker’s turn. Roni was the one he fell in love with three years ago and was going to escape with her out of Europe and start a new life with her back in America. They both worked for a very evil doctor who made drugs to make you suffer and erase your memories. But it was too late, and Tucker was captured and had his memory erased, over and over again. While being tortured, beaten, held in a cell, and numerous other things including rob banks to help the doctor fund her research.
Tucker has stolen important information that will take a lot of people down before his mind was erased, and now everyone is looking for him and Roni to get that information back before Tucker can remember who he was and where he put it before he was captured.
Veronica Croft, AKA Roni returns in his life with a surprise. And as Tucker’s memory is coming back, he always had her as a constant memory
This is a true page turner as so many unanswered questions are finally answered! I absolutely LOVED this book!!!!!
5 Star Review of Long Lost (Masters and Mercenaries: The Forgotten #4) by Lexi Blake
I have been waiting not so patiently for Tucker aka Steven Reasor’s story which is the fourth book in the series. Although you could read as a stand alone, I do feel that you would get more enjoyment if you were to read these books in order, which is what I personally would recommend, but that is just my opinion.
Tucker is part of a group of 6 men who were rescued by McKay Taggart, and now travel the world searching for their true identities since their memories were stolen by experimental drug testing. Each man reacts in varying ways, and for Tucker the realization that he may have assisted in stealing their memories before he had his own taken, almost destroys him.
There were times that Tucker nearly broke my heart, he lives with the guilt that has almost destroyed him and the knowledge that people have died because of his actions.
Needing to make amends, he goes in search of answers which brings him back to
Veronica “Roni” Croft.
Roni knew from the start that Steven would mean trouble for her, although I highly doubt she realized just what danger and complications he would bring into her life. She has been in hiding since Steven disappeared.
Now he has he returned as Tucker, she knows that she will do everything she can to get the men the answers they so desperately seek.
Long Lost is a fast paced story filled with suspense, danger, intrigue one that had me on the edge of my seat. Lexi Blake wove a well written story that had be fully invested from the first chapter to the last.
If you are looking for a short simple read, Long Lost is not that book. I listened to the audio book which is about 13 hrs long. Ryan West’s narration is awesome.
This book waa full of the Lost Boys secrets bring revealed. I thought there were uncovered secrets in the previous book of Robert’s story, but Tucker really did hold the key.
Danger, deception, mystery, suspense and intrigue dominated this story. There was also love, romance, and steamy scenes as the final Lost Boy found his SO. One surprise after another. One twist after another, kept me fully engaged in this story.
After it was all said and done, or so I thought, another shocking ending. My only wish was that there had been more information about Robert and Tucker’s final surprise. This was a great ride. Definitely 4.5 stars.
This book was wonderful! I especially wanted to know Tucker’s story and as usual, Lexi gives us a well crafted and intricate journey! Ryan West is the only narrator for all of Lexi’s books and he is just captivating!