Release Blitz + Review: "Lost Without You" by Lea Coll

I am delighted to participate in today's release blitz promoting "Lost Without You" by Lea Coll, book #2 of the Annapolis Harbor series. I have not yet read the first book of the series ("Only With You"), and while this book mostly stood on its own, I have to admit that the first few chapters felt a bit like I was diving into the middle of an ongoing story. Main characters Avery and Griffin had already established a relationship from speaking on the phone about her law firm's lease over the past several months, though they only met for the first time in Chapter 1. I'm not sure if if any of the earlier back and forth between Avery and Griffin was included in the previous book of the series, but even if it was, it might have been nice to include it in a prologue to this story to provide some context for their relationship and initial attraction.

Once I got past those first few chapters and settled into the story, I really enjoyed it. Avery and Griffin were both complex, endearing characters, and after the trauma of their respective pasts, it was heartwarming to see them find happiness and become a family with Griffin's young nephew, Declan. I really loved the way Declan's bond grew with each of them. He was such a sweet kid and deserved to be surrounded by people who loved him.

 

Overall, "Lost Without You" was an excellent read that gave me all the feels. I recommend it for all fans of emotional contemporary romance and will plan to pick up the other books in the series.

 

*Review copy provided by the author via Grey's Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

About "Lost Without You"

Avery
Opening a law firm isn't at all what I thought it would be. The landlord is arrogant and irritating. Despite his sexy voice and smooth demeanor, I want to fight him at every turn. Everything with him is a battle--a battle I intend to win. After all, I'm an attorney who never backs down. But when he needs my help, I can't possibly refuse. Who could? Thrown into a role he knows nothing about can't be easy.

Beneath his gruff nature is a broken man who needs to be put back together. The last thing I will ever do is let someone destroy him more.

Griffin
A cheating fiancée and a backstabbing best friend are not the worst of my problems. When my brother dies, I'm thrust into the life of a single parent. In over my head, I'm forced to seek help from the lawyer who fights me every chance she can. Avery Arrington is a smart-mouthed, feisty woman, who can win my case. Powerful, intelligent, and sexy, I want her in ways I've sworn off for good.

But right now, it's all about my nephew. He's my top priority--the only thing that matters. Now, I have to put all of my faith and hope in Avery to save me—save us. I rarely trust anyone. But the truth is, without Avery, I'd be lost.