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Laurie and Sasha have built a bright new world together. Sasha is working for the Immigration Guidance Council, and Laurie is landing theatre roles he could once only have dreamed of. Best of all, they've spent the past two years enjoying the love they snatched from the jaws of Sasha's violent, dangerous past.

But Laurie has a history too. He's on edge, his talents increasing beyond his ability to deal with them. And although his father is dead, Laurie can't deny the turbulent genetic heritage the old man has bestowed on him. Only Sasha's love is keeping him anchored and sane – and Sasha is vulnerable, shaken by bad dreams about his life on the streets.

Then Laurie learns that Sasha's Romanian gang-lord father is on the loose in London, and his deepest fears boil to the surface. The last time Stefan's shadow fell, Sasha made a run for it, and Laurie can't bear the thought of losing him again. When Laurie lands a part in the latest Hollywood blockbuster, he abandons England for a dream of safety in the States, persuading the astonished Sasha to come with him.

But the dream becomes a waking nightmare for both of them beneath an alien Californian sun. Laurie must meet his demons head-on, and Sasha must confront the inner barricades that have kept him from treating Laurie as a comrade as well as a lover and a friend. The frosts of a midwinter London brought them together – will this blazing summer crack them apart, or forge enduring love from first romance?

 

Book Review

 

“I am convinced that we have to go through difficult, heartbreaking and emotional times to better understand who we are…from the inside out.” ~ Nishan Panwar

In 'The Lost Prince', sequel to 'The Midwinter's Prince' by Harper Fox, we pick up Laurie and Sasha's story two years later. Generally speaking, they are happy and prosperous, but they each have their demons to face before having a mature, loving relationship.

Laurie is as sweet and generous as ever and he adores Sasha even more than before. He loves acting and is quite good at it; in fact, maybe too good. Acting allows him to slip out of himself into someone else's skin, which, while convenient for the stage, is disconcerting for him in real life; it's beginning to catch up with him. Not having a good sense of self, he's making impulsive decisions. When he discovers that Sasha's father isn't in prison, as they assumed, but right there in London, Laurie panics. All he can think of is keeping Sasha safe and he unwisely resolves not to tell him. He fears that Sasha will run away like he did before; he's desperately afraid of losing him again. Laurie decides that the best way to protect Sasha is to get him as far away as possible, even though it's not truly what Laurie wants to do. Unfortunately, Laurie's thought processes are hampered by his impaired reasoning abilities, typical of a person with addictive behavior, someone needing a crutch to help him cope with life. Since he's effectively cut Sasha out of his life with all the lies he perpetrates in the guise of keeping him safe, he's on his own, which isn't a good place for him to be.

Sasha is a shining example of what one can do if given a fair chance. Although a bit insecure because of his lurid past, he's got a handle on it and is getting better about knowing who he is and what he can do. Besides his indispensable street smarts, Sasha has managed to acquire more education and now works a very fulfilling job as an interpreter for the Immigration Office. He's a stabilizing presence in Laurie's life, keeping him grounded and reeling him back in when necessary. His past won't leave him alone though. He's having disturbing nightmares which invade his life and cause his health to fail but whatever he tries does not ease the torment. When Laurie tells him about his plans to be in a movie and move to Hollywood, Sasha is incensed. He can't believe that Laurie expects him to just drop everything and go halfway around the world without even consulting with him first. The rift this causes nearly breaks both of their hearts and Sasha finally decides to go with him. When he arrives though, he realizes that he's without transportation, stuck at home. Laurie's protection measures, which Sasha isn't even aware of, force Sasha to be a bird in a guided cage.

There's a great deal more to be discovered in this lyrical, well written tale about Sasha and Laurie's love and life. Their remarkable dedication to each other is inspiring. Yes, they are flawed, but their spirits burn brightly for everyone to see, especially when they are together. I highly recommend this sequel to those who have read the first story and would encourage other readers who haven't discovered Sasha and Laurie yet to take a chance on it. You will not be disappointed. I'd like to note that it is a series which needs to be read sequentially in order to understand and appreciate what's happening. Thank you, Harper, for the amazingly entertaining story full of angst, passion, and love.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novel, 120492 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	28-September-2013
Price	$5.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thelostprince-1308308-145.html