Hope Is Lost

Men of Ocean Beach Series – Book 2

By Emma James

Synopsis

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
-Jimi Hendrix

Keanu Lee, the funny man, finds himself on the sticky end of a night out with his best friend Levi. Keanu’s life is about to take another unexpected, sharp turn. New friends will be found under the most unique circumstances.

Hope Walker is a lost soul, and Ajax, the street performer, is her unspoken protector. Together, they survive the streets of Ocean Beach.

Life has a way of righting wrongs when you least expect it.

Come join this sexy crew as they show you that, even though life may take from you, it can also give back when you least anticipate it.

The Ocean Beach series continues with the brotherhood, passion, and laughter you have grown to love, and through the eyes of these survivors, you will realize love can truly heal.

The past will never be forgotten, but there is hope if you just allow yourself to have a little faith.

*Reader Note*

This is an adult contemporary romance series of five books and one novella with a difference.

There is a brotherhood of guys who will make you feel a whole range of emotions, and all of the characters are strongly involved in each sequel.

This novel does contain strong sexual content for the mature 18+ reader.

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Michel’s Review

Hope Is Lost by Emma James is the second book in the phenomenal Men of Ocean Beach Series.  Once again Emma James delivered a poignant touching story that adds a few more layers to the epic ongoing story of the Men of Ocean Beach.

Hope Is Lost should not be read as a stand alone novel.  The series should be read in order to experience this emotional story.

Hope Is Lost picks up where A Little Faith left off.  Another revelation has been made that sent Faith into a whirlwind and left the guys dealing with the aftermath. That is only the beginning.  Retro is moving full speed ahead.  Slade is learning he has a softer side.  Harley is learning that he can’t protect everyone, especially his heart.  Levi is proving that beauty goes deeper that what is on the surface. Jase is battling his silence and is reaching out for love.  Keanu is going to experience another frightening event that will renew his outlook on life.  Hope Is Not Lost if you have A Little Faith.  He will meet two extraordinary people that will teach him the true meaning of compassion.

Hope Walker and Ajax may not have a roof over their heads or money in their pockets.  What they do have is far greater than all the riches in the world.  They have heart.  They have compassion for their fellow man.  When they meet Keanu in a very unique situation, not only will it change their own lives but those of the Men of Ocean Beach and their close circle of friends.  They are going to become a part of this close knit family and make them even better people.

Along the way the Ocean Beach crew is collecting new members for them to love and protect.  A surely teenage boy and his enchanting six year old sister will become a part of this family.  A stunning art gallery owner and a take charge grandmother will be embraced by this family.

The Men of Ocean Beach still have their crosses to bare.  They still have their secrets.  The latest members are no different.  This unusual group of people will give a new definition to the word family.  They will always have each others backs.  They will always embrace the true meaning of compassion.  They will pay it forward.

Once again Emma James delivered a multi layered story that only enhances the ongoing story of the Men of Ocean Beach.  They are all leading characters that are demanding their happily ever after together.  The will get it and experience a beautiful journey along the way.

Hope Is Lost ended with another astounding revelation that leaves the reading dying for the next book.  It was not a cliffhanger… just an intermission for the rest of the story in The Men of Ocean Beach lives.

I can’t wait for Joy Is Found, the third book in the Men of Ocean Beach Series, to release.

Hope Is Lost was another phenomenal installment to the Men of Ocean Beach Series.

Men of Ocean Beach Series

A Little Faith – Book 1

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
~ Bob Marley

Faith was nearly fifteen when her life was torn apart, she sheltered herself from knowing anything about that fateful day.

Six years later she is older and stronger and has decided to confront this sexy brotherhood of hot men she ignored for her own survival.

Harley, Keanu, Text, Levi and Retro will reveal to Faith all is not what it seems and she will discover the level of strength these friends possess.

She will come to realize the secrets they have all been shielding her from in humorous and emotional ways.

Faith isn’t going back to Dallas in a hurry, not until she can help those that need her the most.

This is a story of new beginnings, a strong brotherhood of sexy guys and a love that has been lost along the way. It is a story with twists and surprises that will tug at your heart as well as make you laugh.

Humor is a weapon that can only last so long until life peels the layers back and what is underneath and hurting shows through.

Faith wasn’t there for them when they needed her, but she damn well will make sure she is now.

Welcome to Ocean Beach.

Sometimes you just have to have A Little Faith.
Reader Note: This is a mature aged new adult/adult contemporary romance with a difference. This novel does not contain abusive parents, on the contrary. There is no mean girl, no rape or abuse or cheating. There is however a brotherhood of guys who will make you feel a whole range of emotions.

This novel does contain strong sexual content for the mature 18+ reader.

What I will tell you is this is a five book series with 2 novella’s also added to it. My style is different, readers are picking up on it. I am not just having boy meets girl in each book and HEA, there is more, much more going on. This is a series where all characters are strongly involved in each installment.

 

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Hope Is Lost – Book 2

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
-Jimi Hendrix

Keanu Lee, the funny man, finds himself on the sticky end of a night out with his best friend Levi. Keanu’s life is about to take another unexpected, sharp turn. New friends will be found under the most unique circumstances.

Hope Walker is a lost soul, and Ajax, the street performer, is her unspoken protector. Together, they survive the streets of Ocean Beach.

Life has a way of righting wrongs when you least expect it.

Come join this sexy crew as they show you that, even though life may take from you, it can also give back when you least anticipate it.

The Ocean Beach series continues with the brotherhood, passion, and laughter you have grown to love, and through the eyes of these survivors, you will realize love can truly heal.

The past will never be forgotten, but there is hope if you just allow yourself to have a little faith.

*Reader Note*

This is an adult contemporary romance series of five books and one novella with a difference.

There is a brotherhood of guys who will make you feel a whole range of emotions, and all of the characters are strongly involved in each sequel.

This novel does contain strong sexual content for the mature 18+ reader.

Buy: Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Joy Is Found- Book 3

Coming 2015

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Author Bio:

Emma James lives in Queensland, Australia with her supportive husband, three children and a big black Labrador. Life is busy and most entertaining in the James household.

Writing has been a part of her life for many years. Life was getting on and it was time to put her fears aside and do what she does best. It was time to show readers what she was made of, take that leap off the diving board and see where it takes her.

Emma is a creative person at heart. She loves to read as much as write, devouring books into the wee hours of the morning.

Who needs sleep, right?

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