Book Title: What’s Not Lost by Valerie Taylor
Category: Adult Fiction 18+
Genre: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Publisher: Aspetuck Publishing, 324 pages
Release date: February 7, 2023
Content Rating: PG-13 + M. There is some bad language and references to sex scenes, but no explicit sex scenes.
Through the eyes of an overachiever, the schemes of a homewrecker, the magic of a bottle of wine, and a CAT, award-winning author Valerie Taylor propels this captivating and heart-warming romance to an unpredictable and delightful conclusion.
Kassie O’Callaghan is searching … for herself and for answers. With her husband six feet under and an engagement ring on her finger, Kassie is convinced managing a company merger in Paris will complete her quest for recognition on her own terms. When she learns her fiancé’s ex-girlfriend is pregnant, Kassie’s dreams come tumbling down. At least for the moment.
Despite pleas from her younger fiancé to stay in Boston and a warning from her best friend forever of what’s at stake should she leave, Kassie heads to Paris with courage and perseverance. There, she stumbles into a world of wine and roses as she tries to put the wisdom of her experience to the ultimate test.
When a Greek businessman tries to rescue her, Kassie discovers-in life-it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s the way you love that counts.
Six years retired, three years a published novelist, always a reader of good stories. Valerie Taylor was born and raised in Stamford, CT. She had a thirty-year career in the financial services industry as a marketer and writer. After her divorce, she spread her wings and relocated her career to Boston and then to Seattle. When she retired, she resettled in her home state to be near her two grown children and granddaughter. Taylor’s a member of the Westport Writer’s Workshop, the Independent Book Publisher’s Association, the CT Authors and Publishers Association, and the Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association. She’s a published book reviewer with BookTrib.com. She enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. With the expected release in February 2023, What’s Not Lost is the final season in the What’s Not trilogy. Her debut, What’s Not Said, was published in 2020, with the sequel, What’s Not True, following closely in 2021. Taylor’s next journey will be into the world of cozy mysteries.
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My Thoughts
This is the third and final installment of the What’s Not series. For some reason I glazed over that information when reading the book description. While I certainly wish I had read the first two books beforehand I will say that it didn’t make this book difficult to follow. There is obviously a backstory to this novel and just because I found the story interesting I wish I had them in hand to read. But hey, this gives me some books to put on my to read list.
A disclaimer to readers, this is an adult novel. There is some language and adult situations that are for mature readers. So take that into consideration before picking up the book.
The book follows closely the life of Kassie, who in this book is caught in a very interesting situation. Her ex-husband has just passed away and the man she is now engaged to who previously was thought to be Kassie’s stepson is now the expectant father of twins. Oh yes, it’s a lot of information packed into a few chapters. Just as all this information is being brought to light, Kassie is set to head to Paris for her job. This opportunity is her dream and something she has worked so hard to get.
Her soon-to-be husband is now finding himself needing to be by the side of a woman he doesn’t love. But now Kassie is faced with a big decision – to stay near her fiancé or go after her dream.
This book was very well written in my opinion. It kept my attention and I wanted to keep reading to find out the outcome. It is a romantic drama which is not typically a book I would read but I did enjoy it.
WHAT’S NOT LOST Book Tour Giveaway https://widget.gleamjs.io/e.jsDisclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
The Life We Build 
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on What’s Not Lost, this sounds like a story that I will enjoy reading
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I would love to read this.
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Thanks for sharing!
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This sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
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