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Lost Boys #3
The Last Piece of His Heart
At Santa Cruz Central High School, they called them the misfits, the outcasts, the weirdos. But most of us knew them as the Lost Boys...
Ronan Wentz has been to hell and back, and he carries the scars to prove it. Worse, the blood of a monster runs through his veins. After ten years in foster care, eighteen-year-old Ronan is finally reunited with family. His uncle gives him a roof over his head and puts him to work, managing a shabby apartment complex in Santa Cruz, California.
But a second chance is still a second chance. Ronan becomes a solitary hunter, a vigilante, walking the streets at night to keep the nightmares at bay. If he can use the anger burning in his tainted blood to protect instead of hurt, maybe then he’ll find the absolution he seeks.
Then he meets Shiloh.
Shiloh Barrera looks like she has it all together. Smart, ambitious, and full of artistic creativity she channels into making beautiful one-of-a kind jewelry. But Shiloh’s cool, capable demeanor is a front. Her demons drive her to succeed as much as her ambition—to prove her worth to the mother who can’t stand to look at her, and who’s harboring secrets of her own.
When Shiloh and Ronan meet, the physical attraction is instant and scorching. Neither believes it will last. Falling in love is an impossible pipe dream saved for those less shattered and damaged than they are.
But as hard as they try to resist, the growing feelings between them seem inevitable… until one terrible night destroys Shiloh’s dreams and Ronan’s future. When the smoke clears, and the rubble settles, they’ll have to choose - do their pasts determine their future, or can they build a new one from the broken pieces of their hearts?
Lost Boys is a new series of interconnected, coming-of-age standalones from USA Today bestselling author Emma Scott.
Ronan Wentz has been to hell and back, and he carries the scars to prove it. Worse, the blood of a monster runs through his veins. After ten years in foster care, eighteen-year-old Ronan is finally reunited with family. His uncle gives him a roof over his head and puts him to work, managing a shabby apartment complex in Santa Cruz, California.
But a second chance is still a second chance. Ronan becomes a solitary hunter, a vigilante, walking the streets at night to keep the nightmares at bay. If he can use the anger burning in his tainted blood to protect instead of hurt, maybe then he’ll find the absolution he seeks.
Then he meets Shiloh.
Shiloh Barrera looks like she has it all together. Smart, ambitious, and full of artistic creativity she channels into making beautiful one-of-a kind jewelry. But Shiloh’s cool, capable demeanor is a front. Her demons drive her to succeed as much as her ambition—to prove her worth to the mother who can’t stand to look at her, and who’s harboring secrets of her own.
When Shiloh and Ronan meet, the physical attraction is instant and scorching. Neither believes it will last. Falling in love is an impossible pipe dream saved for those less shattered and damaged than they are.
But as hard as they try to resist, the growing feelings between them seem inevitable… until one terrible night destroys Shiloh’s dreams and Ronan’s future. When the smoke clears, and the rubble settles, they’ll have to choose - do their pasts determine their future, or can they build a new one from the broken pieces of their hearts?
Lost Boys is a new series of interconnected, coming-of-age standalones from USA Today bestselling author Emma Scott.
413 pages, Paperback
First published March 7, 2021
About the author
Emma Scott
33 books8,056 followersEmma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated in seven languages and featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. Her first MM romance, Someday, Someday won the Utopia Con Award for LGBTQ Book of the Year. Emma writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and heroes who treat their heroines like gold, you will enjoy her novels.
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February 3, 2023
5+ stars
The best thing about reading an Emma Scott book is I always know I'm going to love it, I just don't know what level of love it will be. Well, I'll be shouting about this one on the rooftops for a while, because not only is it the best book in her 'Lost Boys' series, it's easily the best book I've read so far in 2021. This book made me feel, made me cry so hard, but also had so many heartwarming moments. This series is the epitome of the found family troupe and I love this group of characters so much.
Ronan Wentz shows up in Santa Cruz as an eighteen year old senior in high school who's aged out of the foster care system after ten years in. He's staying with his uncle (sort of) by helping him manage an apartment building. Ronan hasn't had a family since he lost his mother as a child. But he meets two boys, just as lost as him in different ways who become brothers to him, Miller and Holden. Then, he meets her. Shiloh Berrera.
On the surface, Shiloh has it much more together than Ronan, and in some ways she does. In other ways, she's just as lost as him. One thing Shiloh does have is an incredible Bibi (her great grandmother) who's raised her since she was four. Words can't express how much I loved Bibi and how she was with not only Shiloh, but also Ronan. Shiloh and Ronan become friends when put together, and they're attracted to one another, but it seems impossible to be together. Still, they can't fight what they're feeling.
All that Ronan wants is to keep Shiloh safe and to have her. He's not sure if he can have both. And keeping her safe is always his top priority. I admired him for that. He's the kind of guy who never puts himself first and would do anything for those he loves. He's got the biggest and softest heart even though he has a rough exterior, his heart always shines through.
Shiloh can be standoffish at times and she's very goal driven, but it's only because she wants to be her best and feels like she has something to prove. She's also just as loyal as Ronan and both of them haven't had easy lives. There were some big things I could relate to Shiloh about and because of that, her story really touched me. Ronan though, his past wrecked me. This one had me sobbing at one point. I just felt so much so hard, but it was all necessary.
None of the main characters in this book (or this series) has a traditional family, but they make their own family. They become each others family. And sometimes, the family you choose is so much greater than the family you're born into. This series sheds such a light on that and I love it so much.
The Last Piece of His Heart completely broke me, but it also put me back together. Emma's writing is phenomenal and this story was truly epic. This is an unforgettable story and one of Scott's very best. I can't recommend it enough.
The best thing about reading an Emma Scott book is I always know I'm going to love it, I just don't know what level of love it will be. Well, I'll be shouting about this one on the rooftops for a while, because not only is it the best book in her 'Lost Boys' series, it's easily the best book I've read so far in 2021. This book made me feel, made me cry so hard, but also had so many heartwarming moments. This series is the epitome of the found family troupe and I love this group of characters so much.
Ronan Wentz shows up in Santa Cruz as an eighteen year old senior in high school who's aged out of the foster care system after ten years in. He's staying with his uncle (sort of) by helping him manage an apartment building. Ronan hasn't had a family since he lost his mother as a child. But he meets two boys, just as lost as him in different ways who become brothers to him, Miller and Holden. Then, he meets her. Shiloh Berrera.
On the surface, Shiloh has it much more together than Ronan, and in some ways she does. In other ways, she's just as lost as him. One thing Shiloh does have is an incredible Bibi (her great grandmother) who's raised her since she was four. Words can't express how much I loved Bibi and how she was with not only Shiloh, but also Ronan. Shiloh and Ronan become friends when put together, and they're attracted to one another, but it seems impossible to be together. Still, they can't fight what they're feeling.
"So how about no labels? No rules. We'll just do our best and maybe land somewhere..."
All that Ronan wants is to keep Shiloh safe and to have her. He's not sure if he can have both. And keeping her safe is always his top priority. I admired him for that. He's the kind of guy who never puts himself first and would do anything for those he loves. He's got the biggest and softest heart even though he has a rough exterior, his heart always shines through.
Shiloh can be standoffish at times and she's very goal driven, but it's only because she wants to be her best and feels like she has something to prove. She's also just as loyal as Ronan and both of them haven't had easy lives. There were some big things I could relate to Shiloh about and because of that, her story really touched me. Ronan though, his past wrecked me. This one had me sobbing at one point. I just felt so much so hard, but it was all necessary.
None of the main characters in this book (or this series) has a traditional family, but they make their own family. They become each others family. And sometimes, the family you choose is so much greater than the family you're born into. This series sheds such a light on that and I love it so much.
The Last Piece of His Heart completely broke me, but it also put me back together. Emma's writing is phenomenal and this story was truly epic. This is an unforgettable story and one of Scott's very best. I can't recommend it enough.
That's what you did with good and precious things. You held them tight and took care of them. I could do that. I could keep her safe and have her too.
March 13, 2021
5 Stars!
... The last piece of this epic series.
Four and a half stars for my dearest Ronan and Shiloh, and a half star for Miller, Holden, and Ronan's unbreakable bond of friendship.
Note: This is a new adult romance.
The Last Piece of His Heart was such a perfect way to end this series. It was heartfelt, beautifully written, and was everything in a story about love, friendship, acceptance, and second chances.
Ronan was perfect in every way. He had a past that troubled him and burdens that he carried each and every time he woke up. But it didn't stop him to care, to protect the one's who needed him the most, and to love Shiloh. He would do anything for her. He would bear anything with no hesitation. Ronan was selfless. And deeply and irrevocably in love with Shiloh.
Shiloh was the mirror of beauty, inside and out. She's strong and independent. I adored the love she had for her grandmother and for never giving up on her mother. Shiloh wasn't the kind of woman to give up easily, and I admired her for that.
Ronan and Shiloh were perfectly matched. Cupid made a good job, no, I mean Emma Scott. The connection between them was perfection. I loved how they slowly opened up to each other. I could wish for nothing more than to watch them finally confess their feelings to one another.
Emma Scott continues to impress me through the years. Her stories inspires me in so many different ways. She's a master storyteller, and I wholeheartedly believe that it won't change in the future.
Overall, I loved the book. The ending was chef's kiss. I couldn't ask for more. So, if you're looking for something that you will love, and will love more, and will love the most. Then this series was written just for you.
I recommend this to everyone who breathes!
... The last piece of this epic series.
Four and a half stars for my dearest Ronan and Shiloh, and a half star for Miller, Holden, and Ronan's unbreakable bond of friendship.
Note: This is a new adult romance.
The Last Piece of His Heart was such a perfect way to end this series. It was heartfelt, beautifully written, and was everything in a story about love, friendship, acceptance, and second chances.
Ronan was perfect in every way. He had a past that troubled him and burdens that he carried each and every time he woke up. But it didn't stop him to care, to protect the one's who needed him the most, and to love Shiloh. He would do anything for her. He would bear anything with no hesitation. Ronan was selfless. And deeply and irrevocably in love with Shiloh.
"I’d die for Miller Stratton. For Holden Parish. For Shiloh…"
Shiloh was the mirror of beauty, inside and out. She's strong and independent. I adored the love she had for her grandmother and for never giving up on her mother. Shiloh wasn't the kind of woman to give up easily, and I admired her for that.
Ronan and Shiloh were perfectly matched. Cupid made a good job, no, I mean Emma Scott. The connection between them was perfection. I loved how they slowly opened up to each other. I could wish for nothing more than to watch them finally confess their feelings to one another.
"Kissing her was a stolen minute—something good and fucking perfect but not mine to keep."
Emma Scott continues to impress me through the years. Her stories inspires me in so many different ways. She's a master storyteller, and I wholeheartedly believe that it won't change in the future.
Overall, I loved the book. The ending was chef's kiss. I couldn't ask for more. So, if you're looking for something that you will love, and will love more, and will love the most. Then this series was written just for you.
I recommend this to everyone who breathes!
“You have the last piece of his heart, Shiloh ... And it’s up to you what you do with it.”
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March 12, 2021“It’s funny, though. We’re kind of doing it all backward. We’ve talked about heavy shit, we do all the kissing things, but we skipped the basics.”
“Basics?”
“The easy stuff. For instance, what kind of music do you like?”
I shrugged. “Not much. Older bands. Tool. Soundgarden is pretty good, I guess. You?”
“All kinds. From all over the world.” She pulled out her phone. “Check this out. His name is Ritviz and he’s from India. He’s an EDM artist.”
“EDM?”
“Electronic Dance Music. Listen.”
Shiloh gave me one of her earbuds and put the other in her ear. A second later, I was listening to Indian EDM music in a Thai restaurant. Shiloh, even in her seat, danced to the electronic beats and the lyrics that were more rapped than sung.
“You know what he’s saying?”
“No clue,” she said, her smile radiant. “But it’s not about that. It’s about how it makes you feel.”
I liked the music okay, but it was Shiloh who made me feel fucking everything. I watched her move, closing her eyes, getting lost right there at the table.
She grinned. “Good, right?”
Fucking incredible.
“You like dancing?” I blurted like a jackass. “I mean…I see you at Central a lot, listening to music, but you didn’t go to Homecoming.”
She shot me a wry smile. “I was out getting barbecue with you, if you recall.”
As if I could forget.
“I love dancing,” she continued. “I just don’t like school dances. The social scene in general doesn’t interest me. Not like I’m above it but more like I’m running parallel on a totally different vibe, trying to get through it. Like I want my childhood to be over with.”
“Why?”
“Maybe because I feel like, if I’m an adult with my own business, then what my mother thinks of me becomes irrelevant. I won’t be a kid anymore, needing her.” She waved a hand. “I know it doesn’t work that way, but it’s just something I do. To cope.”
I nodded.
Shiloh rested her chin in her hand, watching me. “We’re not doing a very good job of sticking to the basics. Quick, ask me something easy.”
“Uh…what’s your favorite movie?”
“Good one. I should say something deep and profound to impress you like The Color Purple or Citizen Kane, but I love Coming to America.” She chuckled. “Just thinking about it makes me happy. Yours?”
“Citizen Kane.”
Shiloh burst out laughing and chucked her napkin at me. “But for real.”
“I don’t know… My mom and I used to watch The Wizard of Oz, so I’ll say that.”
“I love that,” Shiloh said softly.
And so did I—being able to talk about my mother’s life instead of how she died.
“My turn,” Shiloh said. “What’s your favorite color?”
“Seriously?”
She arched a brow at me.
“Black. Yours?”
“Yellow.” Shiloh smiled, and she was positively fucking luminous. “Look at us. We are slaying the basics. Okay, one more. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?”
“Nowhere.”
Shiloh frowned. “Oh, come on, don’t quit on me now. We were doing so well…”
“There is nowhere else I’d rather be than here with you.”
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“Basics?”
“The easy stuff. For instance, what kind of music do you like?”
I shrugged. “Not much. Older bands. Tool. Soundgarden is pretty good, I guess. You?”
“All kinds. From all over the world.” She pulled out her phone. “Check this out. His name is Ritviz and he’s from India. He’s an EDM artist.”
“EDM?”
“Electronic Dance Music. Listen.”
Shiloh gave me one of her earbuds and put the other in her ear. A second later, I was listening to Indian EDM music in a Thai restaurant. Shiloh, even in her seat, danced to the electronic beats and the lyrics that were more rapped than sung.
“You know what he’s saying?”
“No clue,” she said, her smile radiant. “But it’s not about that. It’s about how it makes you feel.”
I liked the music okay, but it was Shiloh who made me feel fucking everything. I watched her move, closing her eyes, getting lost right there at the table.
She grinned. “Good, right?”
Fucking incredible.
“You like dancing?” I blurted like a jackass. “I mean…I see you at Central a lot, listening to music, but you didn’t go to Homecoming.”
She shot me a wry smile. “I was out getting barbecue with you, if you recall.”
As if I could forget.
“I love dancing,” she continued. “I just don’t like school dances. The social scene in general doesn’t interest me. Not like I’m above it but more like I’m running parallel on a totally different vibe, trying to get through it. Like I want my childhood to be over with.”
“Why?”
“Maybe because I feel like, if I’m an adult with my own business, then what my mother thinks of me becomes irrelevant. I won’t be a kid anymore, needing her.” She waved a hand. “I know it doesn’t work that way, but it’s just something I do. To cope.”
I nodded.
Shiloh rested her chin in her hand, watching me. “We’re not doing a very good job of sticking to the basics. Quick, ask me something easy.”
“Uh…what’s your favorite movie?”
“Good one. I should say something deep and profound to impress you like The Color Purple or Citizen Kane, but I love Coming to America.” She chuckled. “Just thinking about it makes me happy. Yours?”
“Citizen Kane.”
Shiloh burst out laughing and chucked her napkin at me. “But for real.”
“I don’t know… My mom and I used to watch The Wizard of Oz, so I’ll say that.”
“I love that,” Shiloh said softly.
And so did I—being able to talk about my mother’s life instead of how she died.
“My turn,” Shiloh said. “What’s your favorite color?”
“Seriously?”
She arched a brow at me.
“Black. Yours?”
“Yellow.” Shiloh smiled, and she was positively fucking luminous. “Look at us. We are slaying the basics. Okay, one more. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?”
“Nowhere.”
Shiloh frowned. “Oh, come on, don’t quit on me now. We were doing so well…”
“There is nowhere else I’d rather be than here with you.”
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March 8, 2021
– 4.25 stars
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Since I read The Girl in the Love Song, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Ronan and Shiloh's story and they didn't disappoint. The Lost Boys series ended with a bang and I would even say that it's one of Emma Scott's best books.
The Last Piece of His Heart is the third book in a the Lost Boys series. It can be read as a standalone, however, it would be best to read it in order since it spoils a couple of plot points for the previous books since all three books have overlapping timelines. If you haven't read Miller/Violet or Holden/River's books, you'll see some of their stories unfolding. Usually I don't like it when series have an overlapping timeline, because then the rest of the books get too predictable, because we know whats coming. It's not too bad here. While all books have a handful of events that overlap, there is still plenty of new material that will keep you on your toes.
What I love about Emma's books is that she takes me through a rollercoaster of emotions while reading. I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm happy, I was screaming, I was laughing, I was tearing up.. I did all that, especially in the last half of the book, but what I can always count on is that as much as the characters go through the wringer, by the time I reach the end of the book my heart is going to be so full.
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characters
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➻ Ronan Wentz
You'll love Ronan if you like the quiet protecting heroes. Ronan is a man of few words, but his actions they are the loudest. Ronan is big and looks kinda dangerous with all his tattoos, but underneath there is so much more. In a lot of ways Ronan reminded me of Theo from the Full Tilt Duet. So if you liked Theo, chances are high that you would like Ronan too.
Ronan past made him the man he is today. I can't say what happened to him, because that would be too spoilery, but everything he has done and why he does it, is because of what he has seen in his childhood and it's quite heartbreaking. Ronan is the perfect example how your past does in fact shape an important part of your personality, but it does not define all of you. Ronan could have easily turn out waaaay different, but he made an effort not to.
➻ Shiloh Barrera
Shiloh is Violet's best friend (h of the first book) and living with her great grandmother Bibi since she was a child. Shiloh is dealing with her own issues, therefore she's not open to get close to anyone. But Shiloh knows exactly what she wants to do in life and that is to open her own jewellery shop after graduating. I admire her drive and determination to get to her goal no matter what and her passion about making her art.
Bibi and Shiloh have such an amazing relationship! One of my favorite thing about this book!! Is it possible to make clones of Bibi and put them on Amazon for sale cause I'm telling y'all that would sell well. Bibi was so supportive and welcomed Ronan with open arms upon meeting him. I love her and she was a great side character.
➻ the romance
It's the small moments between Ronan and Shiloh that made their romance so perfect to me. They are both not the greatest talker, especially not about their feelings, but it's the little things that Shiloh does for Ronan or Ronan does for Shiloh that made feeling 🥺🥺🥺.
It took a while until these two got together, because neither of them really wanted a relationship because... issues. The good thing is that it's not frustrating to watch their relationship unfolding, cause there is no OW/OM drama.. neither Ronan nor Shiloh are playing games and trying to make someone jealous. It's pretty straighforward until one day when they can't deny their attraction any longer.
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the bromances a.k.a the lost boys
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I'm so happy that Emma wrote about a group of boys that for once, isn't the kings of kings of high school and life. The popular jocks or the rich bullies. Instead she choose to write about the outcasts and I'm so grateful for that, cause I was getting tired reading about these high school guys who think they are larger than god and rule the school with an iron fis. There is just something about refreshing to read about the weirdos and lost souls, because aren't we all a little bit lost?
Ronan, Holden and Miller are so different from each other and from the look and personality, they couldn't be more different. But when they meet, there is something so right about it. Their friendship is one of my favorite things about this series. I love how Ronan, Miller and Holden understand each other on a deeper level without having to say much.
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the epilogue
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the epilogue gets a special shoutout because I loved it so much. Even though it wasn't what I expected, it was perfect nontheless, bc it was so fitting for these characters. There was one thing that happened that really surprised me, because I would never. In hindsight, it was just another layer to these characters that showed their true colors in a good way.
It's always bittersweet when a series you like is ending. I'm a little sad, because I have to say goodbye to my precious boys and their soulmates, but more than that I'm just happy that they all finally got their happy ending they more than deserved.
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why not 5 stars
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My honest answer is that it's me and not the book. I don't really have major issues with it, Emma's writing was flawless. As I said in the beginning, I really believe this book is one of Emma's best work so far and everyone should read it. It's just that when I finish a book I just know when it is a 5 star read or not, as I'm super stingy with my 5 star ratings. It's a feeling and nothing logical that can be explained.
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THE LOST BOYS SERIES
#1 The Girl in the Love Song – 4 stars
#2 When You Come Back To Me – 4 stars
#3 The Last Piece of His Heart – 4.25 stars
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Since I read The Girl in the Love Song, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Ronan and Shiloh's story and they didn't disappoint. The Lost Boys series ended with a bang and I would even say that it's one of Emma Scott's best books.
The Last Piece of His Heart is the third book in a the Lost Boys series. It can be read as a standalone, however, it would be best to read it in order since it spoils a couple of plot points for the previous books since all three books have overlapping timelines. If you haven't read Miller/Violet or Holden/River's books, you'll see some of their stories unfolding. Usually I don't like it when series have an overlapping timeline, because then the rest of the books get too predictable, because we know whats coming. It's not too bad here. While all books have a handful of events that overlap, there is still plenty of new material that will keep you on your toes.
What I love about Emma's books is that she takes me through a rollercoaster of emotions while reading. I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm happy, I was screaming, I was laughing, I was tearing up.. I did all that, especially in the last half of the book, but what I can always count on is that as much as the characters go through the wringer, by the time I reach the end of the book my heart is going to be so full.
"It's difficult–impossible even–to love another with your whole heart if you can't find any of that love for yourself."
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characters
───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ────
➻ Ronan Wentz
You'll love Ronan if you like the quiet protecting heroes. Ronan is a man of few words, but his actions they are the loudest. Ronan is big and looks kinda dangerous with all his tattoos, but underneath there is so much more. In a lot of ways Ronan reminded me of Theo from the Full Tilt Duet. So if you liked Theo, chances are high that you would like Ronan too.
Ronan past made him the man he is today. I can't say what happened to him, because that would be too spoilery, but everything he has done and why he does it, is because of what he has seen in his childhood and it's quite heartbreaking. Ronan is the perfect example how your past does in fact shape an important part of your personality, but it does not define all of you. Ronan could have easily turn out waaaay different, but he made an effort not to.
➻ Shiloh Barrera
Shiloh is Violet's best friend (h of the first book) and living with her great grandmother Bibi since she was a child. Shiloh is dealing with her own issues, therefore she's not open to get close to anyone. But Shiloh knows exactly what she wants to do in life and that is to open her own jewellery shop after graduating. I admire her drive and determination to get to her goal no matter what and her passion about making her art.
Bibi and Shiloh have such an amazing relationship! One of my favorite thing about this book!! Is it possible to make clones of Bibi and put them on Amazon for sale cause I'm telling y'all that would sell well. Bibi was so supportive and welcomed Ronan with open arms upon meeting him. I love her and she was a great side character.
➻ the romance
She is beauty. I'm everything ugly.
It's the small moments between Ronan and Shiloh that made their romance so perfect to me. They are both not the greatest talker, especially not about their feelings, but it's the little things that Shiloh does for Ronan or Ronan does for Shiloh that made feeling 🥺🥺🥺.
It took a while until these two got together, because neither of them really wanted a relationship because... issues. The good thing is that it's not frustrating to watch their relationship unfolding, cause there is no OW/OM drama.. neither Ronan nor Shiloh are playing games and trying to make someone jealous. It's pretty straighforward until one day when they can't deny their attraction any longer.
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the bromances a.k.a the lost boys
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I'm so happy that Emma wrote about a group of boys that for once, isn't the kings of kings of high school and life. The popular jocks or the rich bullies. Instead she choose to write about the outcasts and I'm so grateful for that, cause I was getting tired reading about these high school guys who think they are larger than god and rule the school with an iron fis. There is just something about refreshing to read about the weirdos and lost souls, because aren't we all a little bit lost?
Ronan, Holden and Miller are so different from each other and from the look and personality, they couldn't be more different. But when they meet, there is something so right about it. Their friendship is one of my favorite things about this series. I love how Ronan, Miller and Holden understand each other on a deeper level without having to say much.
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the epilogue
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the epilogue gets a special shoutout because I loved it so much. Even though it wasn't what I expected, it was perfect nontheless, bc it was so fitting for these characters. There was one thing that happened that really surprised me, because I would never. In hindsight, it was just another layer to these characters that showed their true colors in a good way.
It's always bittersweet when a series you like is ending. I'm a little sad, because I have to say goodbye to my precious boys and their soulmates, but more than that I'm just happy that they all finally got their happy ending they more than deserved.
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why not 5 stars
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My honest answer is that it's me and not the book. I don't really have major issues with it, Emma's writing was flawless. As I said in the beginning, I really believe this book is one of Emma's best work so far and everyone should read it. It's just that when I finish a book I just know when it is a 5 star read or not, as I'm super stingy with my 5 star ratings. It's a feeling and nothing logical that can be explained.
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THE LOST BOYS SERIES
#1 The Girl in the Love Song – 4 stars
#2 When You Come Back To Me – 4 stars
#3 The Last Piece of His Heart – 4.25 stars
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March 18, 2021
5 and then a little so, so much more stars for ronan-shiloh and emma.
anything me saying for this book's appreciation is mediocre to say the least.
the book was a whirlwind of friendships for which you give your life over when needed, relationships that can adorably twist even the darkest soul, characters for whom your heart will bleed as if you are them and events that does nothing but give a little more eternal place for the characters in your heart and soul.
ronan-
▸the man whose vulnerability shined at it's best around shiloh.
▸the man who walked every night by her house to make sure she and Bibi were safe.
▸the man who after been mutilated by 3 men and a taser slice his thighs, ran to her to make sure she was in no harm's way.
shiloh-
▸the woman who had the last piece of his broken, hurt heart.
▸the woman who didn't sleep a wink overnight standing on guard against ronan's nightmares.
▸the woman who was the lighthouse keeper to her ronan whenever he went adrift.
for emma- will it make sense that even after knowing her and her works for little more than a year, i am so obsessed with her that im gonna fight for her like im paid for.
i mean there's only so much stalking a person can take on goodreads, facebook, website, twitter and fan pages before i get a restraining order.
edit- emma acknowledged my review here and on facebook and guess who is on the 7th heaven and beyond?
ronan-She’s a cathedral while I’m a broken-down strip mall.and she was a big, entrancing cathedral to his anything but a broken-down-strip-mall heart. he worshiped her with extreme reverence and earned her time and trust by giving all of him and then giving some more.
ronan-I snuck a final glance as if to convince myself a girl like that was fucking real and not a mirage or an Egyptian queen in the flesh.
anything me saying for this book's appreciation is mediocre to say the least.
the book was a whirlwind of friendships for which you give your life over when needed, relationships that can adorably twist even the darkest soul, characters for whom your heart will bleed as if you are them and events that does nothing but give a little more eternal place for the characters in your heart and soul.
ronan-
ronan-You can tell me to fuck off, but you can’t just vanish.
▸the man whose vulnerability shined at it's best around shiloh.
▸the man who walked every night by her house to make sure she and Bibi were safe.
▸the man who after been mutilated by 3 men and a taser slice his thighs, ran to her to make sure she was in no harm's way.
shiloh-
shiloh-I wanted to do it every night. Stand guard over his dreams so nothing could hurt him.
▸the woman who had the last piece of his broken, hurt heart.
▸the woman who didn't sleep a wink overnight standing on guard against ronan's nightmares.
▸the woman who was the lighthouse keeper to her ronan whenever he went adrift.
for emma- will it make sense that even after knowing her and her works for little more than a year, i am so obsessed with her that im gonna fight for her like im paid for.
i mean there's only so much stalking a person can take on goodreads, facebook, website, twitter and fan pages before i get a restraining order.
ronan-I caught our reflection in the glass of the shop she wanted. Me in black, tattooed and bruised, and her glinting gold… She is beauty. I’m everything ugly.
edit- emma acknowledged my review here and on facebook and guess who is on the 7th heaven and beyond?
March 7, 2021
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➽ KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS
THE LAST PIECE OF HIS HEART: Is the stunning conclusion in the series 'Lost Boys.' by Emma Scott. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
It all started with 'Miller, the homeless boy with the captivating voice who fell head over heels for his best friend' Violet' then carried on with 'Holden' the broken iceman who finally found someone who accepted him in 'River' last but not least this is Ronan's story, the boy with a checkered past but has goodness running through his veins & 'Shiloh' the girl who is just as misplaced as himself.
This was one I was highly anticipating, I steered clear of signing up for too many arcs because this was the one that I was wanting above all else. I don't know how she does it, this author is a powerhouse when it comes to giving us readers exactly what we craved without us even going down on bended knee, yet again she gave me a slow burn five star read, yet again she pulled me in and held me captive until I closed out of that last page.
A bittersweet sensation as it's a series I never wanted to end. Emma Scott is unstoppable, the storyline is beyond unique, the characters are likeable and relatable, this book was so captivating and so beautifully written. I devoured this like there was no tomorrow.
This can be read as a stand-alone but I personally suggest and recommend that you read these books in order.
Ronan's back story will break your heart, it's raw, and gut-wrenching, he strives not to be like his father, being raised in the system at a young age after witnessing his father murder his mother, moved from foster home to foster home life hasn't been easy on him. Until an uncle comes forward and settles him in his run down apartment complex in Santa Cruz. This is the break he's needed to fill full the promise to his mother to finish his education and this might just be the break he's been waiting for.
Shiloh lives with her elderly great-grandma Bibi and creates one off jewellery designs in a little nook out the back of her Grandma's property which Ronan built by answering an ad in the local paper. She dreams of opening her own shop one day.
She may come across like she has everything one could ever want but she's just as misplaced in the world as much as Ronan.
March 12, 2021
4.25 stars
Those lost boys are not so lost anymore...
It was so heartwarming to see those characters find home, love, support, and family in each other. They deserve all the happiness and love! It just made me so emotional to find them all together being happy and being each other’s chosen family.
Ever since I read the first book and I was dying for Ronan and Shiloh’s story! I just know they’re going to break my heart and then put it back together. And they did! Their book was definitely my favourite in the series. It was sweet, sad, and hopeful. Ronan is such a protective loyal sweet big boy who I wanted to protect so bad! And Shiloh was that ambitious goal driven strong girl. And I loved Bibi, her grandmother! I mean yes I have a thing for grandmothers, but Bibi was seriously amazing. I loved how she was always there not only for Shiloh, but for Ronan as well. What makes this series special tho, aside from Emma Scott’s amazing writing of course, is the group of friends. I just really love them all and I loved to see them get their happy endings.
Those lost boys are not so lost anymore...
It was so heartwarming to see those characters find home, love, support, and family in each other. They deserve all the happiness and love! It just made me so emotional to find them all together being happy and being each other’s chosen family.
Ever since I read the first book and I was dying for Ronan and Shiloh’s story! I just know they’re going to break my heart and then put it back together. And they did! Their book was definitely my favourite in the series. It was sweet, sad, and hopeful. Ronan is such a protective loyal sweet big boy who I wanted to protect so bad! And Shiloh was that ambitious goal driven strong girl. And I loved Bibi, her grandmother! I mean yes I have a thing for grandmothers, but Bibi was seriously amazing. I loved how she was always there not only for Shiloh, but for Ronan as well. What makes this series special tho, aside from Emma Scott’s amazing writing of course, is the group of friends. I just really love them all and I loved to see them get their happy endings.
March 2, 2021
How does she do it! Emma Scott wrecked havoc on my heart. What she’s created is nothing more than the perfect conclusion to the Lost Boys series. I bow down. I went through all range of emotion while reading The Last Piece of His Heart. It can be read as a stand-alone but for us who’ve read the two previous books this is nothing more than an extraordinary accomplishment.
The little tidbits I was given throughout book 1 and 2 only confirmed what I already knew. The Last Piece of His Heart was going to be angsty, emotional and a cathartic experience. I wasn’t disappointed. Not on bit. More like blown away.
The foundation was already laid in The Girl in the Love Song and When You Come Back to Me and here in the final installment the characters come full circle. Ronan and Shiloh. The last lost boy and his girl rendered me speechless with their journey. Starting out so lost and alone. Found solace in one another. Slowly trusting and opening up. It was explored meticulously with so much heart and vulnerability. I was invested in them. Wholeheartedly thanks to the flawless writing. I couldn’t put the book down. The pace of the story flowed. I had no idea the depth of Ronan and Shiloh and Emma Scott stripped those layers away. Layer by layer. Effortlessly.
I didn’t think it was possible to top When You Come Back to Me but Emma Scott made me fall completely in love with Ronan and Shiloh. Beautifully flawed and complemented each other perfectly.
Emma Scott is an expert in side characters and again she excels with Bibi who from the first introduction immediately won me over. Shiloh’s Great grandmother. Full of experience, knowledge and wisdom. Despite her lack of sight she SEES everything! Knows so much more than she lets on. The perfect support for Shiloh and also Ronan.
Not only Shiloh and Ronan but also the remaining two lost boys and their significant other had to go through a lot. They did and they came out stronger. Their journey and story was a healing experience to read. Those epilogues. I just can’t! Tears. It’s not goodbye cause these three Lost Boys and their significant other have embedded themselves in my heart. What a way to end this series. Chef’s Kiss!
5+ Yours Forever Stars
ARC COPY
The little tidbits I was given throughout book 1 and 2 only confirmed what I already knew. The Last Piece of His Heart was going to be angsty, emotional and a cathartic experience. I wasn’t disappointed. Not on bit. More like blown away.
The foundation was already laid in The Girl in the Love Song and When You Come Back to Me and here in the final installment the characters come full circle. Ronan and Shiloh. The last lost boy and his girl rendered me speechless with their journey. Starting out so lost and alone. Found solace in one another. Slowly trusting and opening up. It was explored meticulously with so much heart and vulnerability. I was invested in them. Wholeheartedly thanks to the flawless writing. I couldn’t put the book down. The pace of the story flowed. I had no idea the depth of Ronan and Shiloh and Emma Scott stripped those layers away. Layer by layer. Effortlessly.
I didn’t think it was possible to top When You Come Back to Me but Emma Scott made me fall completely in love with Ronan and Shiloh. Beautifully flawed and complemented each other perfectly.
Emma Scott is an expert in side characters and again she excels with Bibi who from the first introduction immediately won me over. Shiloh’s Great grandmother. Full of experience, knowledge and wisdom. Despite her lack of sight she SEES everything! Knows so much more than she lets on. The perfect support for Shiloh and also Ronan.
Not only Shiloh and Ronan but also the remaining two lost boys and their significant other had to go through a lot. They did and they came out stronger. Their journey and story was a healing experience to read. Those epilogues. I just can’t! Tears. It’s not goodbye cause these three Lost Boys and their significant other have embedded themselves in my heart. What a way to end this series. Chef’s Kiss!
5+ Yours Forever Stars
ARC COPY
March 7, 2021
5+ stars for Ronan & Shiloh!
When I tell you that I got my heart and feels swept away by Emma Scott, you best believe me. I just finished sensitivity reading this masterpiece and what an experience! Emma Scott’s writing is effortless so it makes things easier in the sensitivity department, but she is also super easy and cool to talk to about all the things that could be sensitive areas. I felt that I was able to express things my heart was feeling concerning the gorgeous, spectacular Shiloh, and her family.
“Ronan was on another level of masculine virility.”
This man..this troubled, intense man with dark corners in his heart, owns mine right now. His back ground story is so incredibly heartbreaking and Emma does a superb job at peeling back his tortured layers on the pages. One thing that is certain is his “hit by a mac truck” love for Shiloh. I could feel his love for her in my bones, and it’s intensity..it was bone marrow deep. He loved everything that made her who she was, especially her being a black woman. He treated her like the queen that she deserved to be treated as.
I can never thank Emma enough for writing a heroine that I can see myself in. The description of her gorgeous brown skin was spot on perfection, right down to her brown nipples. Yes folks, brown nipples are very important in romance.
If you’ve read books 1& 2 then you know somewhat where Emma is headed in some things, but nothing can prepare you for the greatness of this love story. Is it angsty? Yes. Is there drama? Of course. Ronan is tortured and troubled and handles things accordingly..but what I love THE MOST is that none of these things come into play in this being an interracial romance. This part of the book is solid right and perfect. Emma, you are truly phenomenal and I cherish our conversations concerning these precious characters. I will never forget it.
When I tell you that I got my heart and feels swept away by Emma Scott, you best believe me. I just finished sensitivity reading this masterpiece and what an experience! Emma Scott’s writing is effortless so it makes things easier in the sensitivity department, but she is also super easy and cool to talk to about all the things that could be sensitive areas. I felt that I was able to express things my heart was feeling concerning the gorgeous, spectacular Shiloh, and her family.
“Ronan was on another level of masculine virility.”
This man..this troubled, intense man with dark corners in his heart, owns mine right now. His back ground story is so incredibly heartbreaking and Emma does a superb job at peeling back his tortured layers on the pages. One thing that is certain is his “hit by a mac truck” love for Shiloh. I could feel his love for her in my bones, and it’s intensity..it was bone marrow deep. He loved everything that made her who she was, especially her being a black woman. He treated her like the queen that she deserved to be treated as.
I can never thank Emma enough for writing a heroine that I can see myself in. The description of her gorgeous brown skin was spot on perfection, right down to her brown nipples. Yes folks, brown nipples are very important in romance.
If you’ve read books 1& 2 then you know somewhat where Emma is headed in some things, but nothing can prepare you for the greatness of this love story. Is it angsty? Yes. Is there drama? Of course. Ronan is tortured and troubled and handles things accordingly..but what I love THE MOST is that none of these things come into play in this being an interracial romance. This part of the book is solid right and perfect. Emma, you are truly phenomenal and I cherish our conversations concerning these precious characters. I will never forget it.
September 16, 2022
The biggest problem that can arise when writing books that al play at the same time with different people from a friendship is having multiple scenes be repeated 3 times just out of different perspectives.
That happened in this book.
I was getting sooooo bored whenever Ronan was around his friends because I had read these scenes already twice and did not understand why they had to be in here yet again. I t dragged out the book and got annoying but I had to finish because from the beginning I wanted to know about Ronan and what his story would entail.
Spoiler: it is a lot of pain pain pain and more pain.
Ronan's story was probably to me the most painful out of the series and his love story with Shiloh was not only sad but difficult.
I understood why Ronan acted the way he acted but well, I do not think that he got closure. Like ever...
why? well because he got punched in the face with even more problems.
Shiloh's story however was not only unique and interesting but detailed and painful it made me tear up. She was such strong character and she was already in the first book such a sweet person and I just wanted to know her story but I was not prepared for all that.
That happened in this book.
I was getting sooooo bored whenever Ronan was around his friends because I had read these scenes already twice and did not understand why they had to be in here yet again. I t dragged out the book and got annoying but I had to finish because from the beginning I wanted to know about Ronan and what his story would entail.
Spoiler: it is a lot of pain pain pain and more pain.
Ronan's story was probably to me the most painful out of the series and his love story with Shiloh was not only sad but difficult.
I understood why Ronan acted the way he acted but well, I do not think that he got closure. Like ever...
why? well because he got punched in the face with even more problems.
Shiloh's story however was not only unique and interesting but detailed and painful it made me tear up. She was such strong character and she was already in the first book such a sweet person and I just wanted to know her story but I was not prepared for all that.
March 25, 2021
A Top Pick of 2021
As I read the final sentence of The Last Piece of His Heart, I had tears steaming down my face. My beautiful Lost Boys...
The outcast, the vampire, and the criminal. You have given me so much.
My heart is bursting with love yet sad to say goodbye to you.
Emma Scott, I am in awe of you! Your words and characters are all born from your heart and soul. It all comes through on every page... Pages filled with the reality of life and love. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Last Piece of His Heart is a stunning and bittersweet conclusion to The Lost Boy series! Talk about ANGST.
All three books have angst galore! Ronan and Shiloh’s story was devastating, often heart wrenching but mostly beautiful.
How can I describe Ronan and Shiloh? Beautifully damaged....
Reminiscent of Sea Glass.
Sea glass is broken discarded pieces of glass that are found on the shores. The shards have been tumbled in the ocean for years until all of their edges are rounded off. They become shimmering, smooth little gems. Ignored by most but cherished by others!
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
Ronan Wentz, the quiet and dangerous boy from the wrong side of the tracks, whose actions were pure and just. Everything he did was from his heart. He just needed to be seen for who he was and not where he came from.
Shiloh Barrera, the beautiful vibrant girl, who had goals and dreams, but needed to learn her self worth. Both carry the sins of their parents and their past. Ronan and Shiloh were two jagged and broken pieces of a puzzle that somehow fit together. Their attraction was immediate. Their connection real. An impossible relationship, but one that couldn't be denied. Ronan and Shiloh had to fight for everything they had... including their love and definitely for themselves! Could their remarkable love withstand anything??? If you know Emma then you have your answer.
The Lost Boys Series will stay with me FOREVER! Miller, Holden and Ronan have a special place in my heart. I love them so very much ❤
As I read the final sentence of The Last Piece of His Heart, I had tears steaming down my face. My beautiful Lost Boys...
The outcast, the vampire, and the criminal. You have given me so much.
My heart is bursting with love yet sad to say goodbye to you.
Emma Scott, I am in awe of you! Your words and characters are all born from your heart and soul. It all comes through on every page... Pages filled with the reality of life and love. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Last Piece of His Heart is a stunning and bittersweet conclusion to The Lost Boy series! Talk about ANGST.
All three books have angst galore! Ronan and Shiloh’s story was devastating, often heart wrenching but mostly beautiful.
How can I describe Ronan and Shiloh? Beautifully damaged....
Reminiscent of Sea Glass.
Sea glass is broken discarded pieces of glass that are found on the shores. The shards have been tumbled in the ocean for years until all of their edges are rounded off. They become shimmering, smooth little gems. Ignored by most but cherished by others!
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
Ronan Wentz, the quiet and dangerous boy from the wrong side of the tracks, whose actions were pure and just. Everything he did was from his heart. He just needed to be seen for who he was and not where he came from.
Shiloh Barrera, the beautiful vibrant girl, who had goals and dreams, but needed to learn her self worth. Both carry the sins of their parents and their past. Ronan and Shiloh were two jagged and broken pieces of a puzzle that somehow fit together. Their attraction was immediate. Their connection real. An impossible relationship, but one that couldn't be denied. Ronan and Shiloh had to fight for everything they had... including their love and definitely for themselves! Could their remarkable love withstand anything??? If you know Emma then you have your answer.
The Lost Boys Series will stay with me FOREVER! Miller, Holden and Ronan have a special place in my heart. I love them so very much ❤
March 3, 2021
The Last Piece of His Heart is the 3rd and final book in Emma Scott’s Lost Boys Series, and it follows the story of Shiloh Baberra and Ronan Wentz. Readers of this series have had glimpses of their storyline through the first two books, and yet I had no idea what what happening on the sidelines.
This book shows the powerful love story between two very different people, who are very much alike in some of the most profound ways. Ronan Wentz, the strong silent powerhouse, with a heart of gold, who is the brute force of the Lost Boys Trio. Shiloh Barrera is beautiful jewelry maker, who embodies that elusive Black Girl Magic, and struggles with who she is, despite she shows it every step of the way.
This books shows the intricate storylines Emma Scott has weaved throughout this incredible series. Even after several rereads of The Girl in The Love Song, and When You Come Back to Me, this book still manages to give extra information about those stories, and fill out unknown details. The Last Piece of His Heart once again shows Emma Scott from her best, and it confirms what I already know. Emma Scott can do no wrong, and she always delivers an emotional punch, in the best possible way, by navigating difficult waters, thereby making sure this reader will forever be blown away by her writing.
It’s not often I feel thankful and blessed by having an author share their words with me, but this is always the case with Emma Scott, especially since I never know what to expect next.
The Last Piece of His Heart is another Emma Scott masterpiece, and rounds up The Lost Boys Series in a matter I never saw coming, and I simply loved every word. This is another 5 star book from one of the best authors in our community. This is one of my #TopReads of 2021.
“They called us the outcast, the vampire and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstances. We were soul mates.”
This book shows the powerful love story between two very different people, who are very much alike in some of the most profound ways. Ronan Wentz, the strong silent powerhouse, with a heart of gold, who is the brute force of the Lost Boys Trio. Shiloh Barrera is beautiful jewelry maker, who embodies that elusive Black Girl Magic, and struggles with who she is, despite she shows it every step of the way.
This books shows the intricate storylines Emma Scott has weaved throughout this incredible series. Even after several rereads of The Girl in The Love Song, and When You Come Back to Me, this book still manages to give extra information about those stories, and fill out unknown details. The Last Piece of His Heart once again shows Emma Scott from her best, and it confirms what I already know. Emma Scott can do no wrong, and she always delivers an emotional punch, in the best possible way, by navigating difficult waters, thereby making sure this reader will forever be blown away by her writing.
It’s not often I feel thankful and blessed by having an author share their words with me, but this is always the case with Emma Scott, especially since I never know what to expect next.
The Last Piece of His Heart is another Emma Scott masterpiece, and rounds up The Lost Boys Series in a matter I never saw coming, and I simply loved every word. This is another 5 star book from one of the best authors in our community. This is one of my #TopReads of 2021.
“They called us the outcast, the vampire and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstances. We were soul mates.”
March 8, 2021
this book...this guy...this lost soul...
the last piece of his heart and the last piece of this beautiful yet heartbreaking story.
gah! I'm trying not to cry as I write this. call me biased all you want but this book, this series, all Emma Scott's books really make me feel seen. I feel like I took a beating after this one like my battered soul was finally discovered and taken care of just by reading about Ronan and Shiloh and these lost boys. i don't know how to write reviews but I wanted to write this one because maybe there's another lost soul like me that's looking for a book to take them away, to make them feel a little less lonely, a little less broken and I can say with all my heart that this book and this series is it.
Ronan has been beaten down by life and by the people who were supposed to love him but he keeps going, he keeps trying maybe without hope but he made a promise and he's strong and brave and will do anything to keep it. He has a heart of gold that survives even the ugliest of crimes.
Shiloh is the beautiful gold and copper she designs, she's a light. but she has demons too, the ones that mark you forever and that taint your soul no matter what but that's what shows how truly beautiful she is. maybe that is what brings them together, that darkness that only a soul who's experienced it can see.
Somehow someway these too find each other again and again. the universe gives you chances but you have to be brave enough to take them and these too despite everything took the chance and held on to each other.
This story is so beautifully heartbreaking in a way that shatters every piece of your heart just to put it together in the most gentle and warming way. These lost souls find a home, find love and peace. These souls showed me that even if you're broken and think you're beyond repair if you keep trying maybe one day you won't be broken or alone or lost anymore.
"They'd called us the outcast, the vampire, and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstance. We were soul mates. And not lost anymore"
These boys will forever be in my heart, warming it in the cold nights. There aren't enough words to express how touching this is to me because with every word I read I felt seen even if I wasn't in there I felt them love me too because that's who these souls are: the most beautiful and loving.
For a few hours at a time, they made me feel like I belonged and that they were there for me because I am them and they are me. I just hope one day my future becomes an Emma Scott epilogue too.
I hope this doesn't seem like I'm rambling because truly I am *insert eye roll maybe a little tear*. so I'll say this to conclude everything so maybe someone might read this and find a home in here as I did:
This series is an anthem to all the lost souls out there who don't have a home, who are probably too afraid to believe in good things. this series is a gift to all the broken hearts so they feel a little less lonely. and I was one of those.
so thank you, Emma, thank you for everything you do because you make me feel seen and a little less lonely and broken. thank you for giving me your stories especially this one that hits close to home. I'll never be able to describe everything your books mean to me and how they make me feel, no words will ever be enough and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you read this and know that I love you because, in a strange way you're my family when I've never had that, you gave me a family. thank you.
the last piece of his heart and the last piece of this beautiful yet heartbreaking story.
gah! I'm trying not to cry as I write this. call me biased all you want but this book, this series, all Emma Scott's books really make me feel seen. I feel like I took a beating after this one like my battered soul was finally discovered and taken care of just by reading about Ronan and Shiloh and these lost boys. i don't know how to write reviews but I wanted to write this one because maybe there's another lost soul like me that's looking for a book to take them away, to make them feel a little less lonely, a little less broken and I can say with all my heart that this book and this series is it.
Ronan has been beaten down by life and by the people who were supposed to love him but he keeps going, he keeps trying maybe without hope but he made a promise and he's strong and brave and will do anything to keep it. He has a heart of gold that survives even the ugliest of crimes.
Shiloh is the beautiful gold and copper she designs, she's a light. but she has demons too, the ones that mark you forever and that taint your soul no matter what but that's what shows how truly beautiful she is. maybe that is what brings them together, that darkness that only a soul who's experienced it can see.
Somehow someway these too find each other again and again. the universe gives you chances but you have to be brave enough to take them and these too despite everything took the chance and held on to each other.
This story is so beautifully heartbreaking in a way that shatters every piece of your heart just to put it together in the most gentle and warming way. These lost souls find a home, find love and peace. These souls showed me that even if you're broken and think you're beyond repair if you keep trying maybe one day you won't be broken or alone or lost anymore.
"They'd called us the outcast, the vampire, and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstance. We were soul mates. And not lost anymore"
These boys will forever be in my heart, warming it in the cold nights. There aren't enough words to express how touching this is to me because with every word I read I felt seen even if I wasn't in there I felt them love me too because that's who these souls are: the most beautiful and loving.
For a few hours at a time, they made me feel like I belonged and that they were there for me because I am them and they are me. I just hope one day my future becomes an Emma Scott epilogue too.
I hope this doesn't seem like I'm rambling because truly I am *insert eye roll maybe a little tear*. so I'll say this to conclude everything so maybe someone might read this and find a home in here as I did:
This series is an anthem to all the lost souls out there who don't have a home, who are probably too afraid to believe in good things. this series is a gift to all the broken hearts so they feel a little less lonely. and I was one of those.
so thank you, Emma, thank you for everything you do because you make me feel seen and a little less lonely and broken. thank you for giving me your stories especially this one that hits close to home. I'll never be able to describe everything your books mean to me and how they make me feel, no words will ever be enough and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you read this and know that I love you because, in a strange way you're my family when I've never had that, you gave me a family. thank you.
March 28, 2021
“They’d called us the outcast, the vampire, and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstance. We were soul mates. And not lost anymore.”
5 well-deserved stars
I'm so happy I got the chance to jump into this book early and let me tell you, it was such a ride!
I cried, laughed and swooned so much, I don't know what to do with myself now that I'm done with the series.
"The Last Piece of His Heart" by Emma Scott is the final book in the Lost Boys series and covers Shiloh & Ronan's emotional story. I'm yet again left feeling like I just can't do a book justice with whatever review I write.
TLPOHH is so far my most favorite book of 2021, I'm so glad that in a world full of L.J. Shens authors like Emma Scott exist, ones that truly love their characters and strive to create stories that would stick with you and own your heart.
The plot & writing
As per usual with Scott's books TLPOHH sucks you right into the story, the writing has you turning page after page without realizing it's now 3 am and you won't be getting any sleep.
.no regrets. none.
Everything was unfolding at a perfect pace, the book was a such a good combination of steamy, emotional and thrilling.
The epilogue is by far my most favorite ever (the amount of gushing in detail I would be doing if I didn't want to spoil it for you...), I loved every single aspect of it and how it wasn't your generic rush to wrap up things ASAP.
The Characters:
The Lost Boys friendgroup is Perfect. Perfecto. Perfekt. Parfait. Perfetto. All. the. damn. perfects.
Shiloh & Ronan were just beautiful together, I loved how they completed each other & wanted the other to become the best version they could be, to love themselves and make their dreams reality.
These two had such intense chemistry and cute banter.
**** Shiloh's grandmother Bibi is such an icon and amazing human. Time & time again I found myself getting all teary at how supportive and caring she was. Her presence in the scenes brought an immediate smile to my face. ****
I'm so happy I saw more of my boys River & Holden towards the end. Again, that Epilogue was so well-written, your hearts are probably not prepared for it! Going in I definitely had a few things I hoped to see in it & Emma Scott absolutely delivered.
"The Last Piece of His Heart" is a book that would take you out of a book funk and keep you invested until the very end. The story is such an amazing wrap up to the wonderful journey that the Lost Boys series was.
If you're looking for a well-written book series with great characters (main and secondary), it goes without saying LB is a must read.
My reviews of:
The Girl in the Love Song (LB book 1)
When You Come Back to Me (LB book 2)
5 well-deserved stars
I'm so happy I got the chance to jump into this book early and let me tell you, it was such a ride!
I cried, laughed and swooned so much, I don't know what to do with myself now that I'm done with the series.
"The Last Piece of His Heart" by Emma Scott is the final book in the Lost Boys series and covers Shiloh & Ronan's emotional story. I'm yet again left feeling like I just can't do a book justice with whatever review I write.
TLPOHH is so far my most favorite book of 2021, I'm so glad that in a world full of L.J. Shens authors like Emma Scott exist, ones that truly love their characters and strive to create stories that would stick with you and own your heart.
The plot & writing
As per usual with Scott's books TLPOHH sucks you right into the story, the writing has you turning page after page without realizing it's now 3 am and you won't be getting any sleep.
.no regrets. none.
Everything was unfolding at a perfect pace, the book was a such a good combination of steamy, emotional and thrilling.
The epilogue is by far my most favorite ever (the amount of gushing in detail I would be doing if I didn't want to spoil it for you...), I loved every single aspect of it and how it wasn't your generic rush to wrap up things ASAP.
The Characters:
The Lost Boys friendgroup is Perfect. Perfecto. Perfekt. Parfait. Perfetto. All. the. damn. perfects.
Shiloh & Ronan were just beautiful together, I loved how they completed each other & wanted the other to become the best version they could be, to love themselves and make their dreams reality.
These two had such intense chemistry and cute banter.
**** Shiloh's grandmother Bibi is such an icon and amazing human. Time & time again I found myself getting all teary at how supportive and caring she was. Her presence in the scenes brought an immediate smile to my face. ****
I'm so happy I saw more of my boys River & Holden towards the end. Again, that Epilogue was so well-written, your hearts are probably not prepared for it! Going in I definitely had a few things I hoped to see in it & Emma Scott absolutely delivered.
"The Last Piece of His Heart" is a book that would take you out of a book funk and keep you invested until the very end. The story is such an amazing wrap up to the wonderful journey that the Lost Boys series was.
If you're looking for a well-written book series with great characters (main and secondary), it goes without saying LB is a must read.
My reviews of:
The Girl in the Love Song (LB book 1)
When You Come Back to Me (LB book 2)
March 9, 2021
4 ❤️💔💔❤️🌟s❣️❣️❣️❣️
Shiloh and Ronan’s story was full of emotions and angst and dealt with serious and strong issues.
Having read other books from this author, I was prepared for a heartwrenching story and to be swept off my feet.
Although the characters and the storyline were heartbreakingly beautiful, the first hall of the book had an extensive length and was slow for me. One dramatic experience after the other stretched out the story.
I wasn’t as emotionally wrecked as I expected to be.
Regardless, it was beautifully written, the romance between the two broken souls was captivating and all the parts of the epilogue were amazing!
Shiloh and Ronan’s story was full of emotions and angst and dealt with serious and strong issues.
Having read other books from this author, I was prepared for a heartwrenching story and to be swept off my feet.
Although the characters and the storyline were heartbreakingly beautiful, the first hall of the book had an extensive length and was slow for me. One dramatic experience after the other stretched out the story.
I wasn’t as emotionally wrecked as I expected to be.
Regardless, it was beautifully written, the romance between the two broken souls was captivating and all the parts of the epilogue were amazing!
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March 8, 2021
✰ 5 stars ✰
”She is beauty. I’m everything ugly.”
one of my most anticipated reads of this year and Ronan (H) and Shiloh’s (h) story was everything I could have hoped for!! I loved their interactions from the moment they met until the very end of the story. My heart broke for these two precious souls' pasts and I just wanted to give them a hug and tell them their past doesn’t define who they are, but I’m so glad they have each other now. 🥺 beautiful romance aside, the friendship between the Lost Boys has been something I always adored about this series. I’m a huge fan of the found family trope and Emma Scott just portrayed it so well here, especially because I definitely felt the ‘ride or die’ vibes from their friendship.
It’s bittersweet, knowing this is the last book in the series, but I’m truly thankful it exists. These six will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️ ok so I’m not sure if the ending was a hint that
”She is beauty. I’m everything ugly.”
one of my most anticipated reads of this year and Ronan (H) and Shiloh’s (h) story was everything I could have hoped for!! I loved their interactions from the moment they met until the very end of the story. My heart broke for these two precious souls' pasts and I just wanted to give them a hug and tell them their past doesn’t define who they are, but I’m so glad they have each other now. 🥺 beautiful romance aside, the friendship between the Lost Boys has been something I always adored about this series. I’m a huge fan of the found family trope and Emma Scott just portrayed it so well here, especially because I definitely felt the ‘ride or die’ vibes from their friendship.
It’s bittersweet, knowing this is the last book in the series, but I’m truly thankful it exists. These six will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️ ok so I’m not sure if the ending was a hint that
February 25, 2021
This was the perfect conclusion to the Lost Boys series and I’m so glad Ms. Scott saved Ronan’s story for last.
Ronan lived a difficult life before coming to Santa Cruz, and it gets worse before it gets better. If you’re familiar with Emma Scott’s work, then you know without even reading the blurb, Ronan's journey will be a difficult one—for him, obviously, but for you too. Buckle up.
Ronan’s the bad boy with nothing to lose and everything to gain. In an effort to overcome the sins of his father, he makes it his mission to protect those he cares about—no matter the cost. Finding love isn’t even a blimp on his radar, so when beautiful, magnetic, secretly broken Shiloh comes into his life, he’s not only battling his demons, he’s battling his feelings for her. Fortunately (or not so fortunately) Shiloh’s preoccupied with demons of her own, so a casual relationship fits the bill for both of them.
But casual only works if you don’t catch feelings, and it’s impossible not to fall for these two. How can they keep from falling for each other?
Cue the angst.
As with the previous books in this series, friendship is an ever-present theme, and the scenes with Miller, Holden, and Ronan are still my favorites.
The outcast, the vampire, and the criminal.
The three could not be more different, but they complete each other in such a way, I’m convinced they were fated to meet.
It’s an emotional read from start to finish, but by the time you reach the epilogue (good luck getting through that unscathed), you’ll find your heart breaking for a different reason: It’s time to let them go. Prepare thyself. Stock up on tissues, chocolate, and perhaps a flask of Holden’s vodka. You’re going to need it.
Ronan lived a difficult life before coming to Santa Cruz, and it gets worse before it gets better. If you’re familiar with Emma Scott’s work, then you know without even reading the blurb, Ronan's journey will be a difficult one—for him, obviously, but for you too. Buckle up.
Ronan’s the bad boy with nothing to lose and everything to gain. In an effort to overcome the sins of his father, he makes it his mission to protect those he cares about—no matter the cost. Finding love isn’t even a blimp on his radar, so when beautiful, magnetic, secretly broken Shiloh comes into his life, he’s not only battling his demons, he’s battling his feelings for her. Fortunately (or not so fortunately) Shiloh’s preoccupied with demons of her own, so a casual relationship fits the bill for both of them.
But casual only works if you don’t catch feelings, and it’s impossible not to fall for these two. How can they keep from falling for each other?
Cue the angst.
As with the previous books in this series, friendship is an ever-present theme, and the scenes with Miller, Holden, and Ronan are still my favorites.
The outcast, the vampire, and the criminal.
The three could not be more different, but they complete each other in such a way, I’m convinced they were fated to meet.
It’s an emotional read from start to finish, but by the time you reach the epilogue (good luck getting through that unscathed), you’ll find your heart breaking for a different reason: It’s time to let them go. Prepare thyself. Stock up on tissues, chocolate, and perhaps a flask of Holden’s vodka. You’re going to need it.
March 26, 2021
Loved Shiloh's ambition and creativity 🎨
“You met my great-granddaughter?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“I hope she didn’t give you a hard time.”
“No, she’s… fine.”
She’s a work of art.
Loved Ronan's struggle between doing too much and not doing enough ⚖️
"He's the type to give but hates to take."
This book felt a bit stiff to me though and I'm not sure I felt their chemistry together. They spent most of their time talking about their trauma or having sex and I don't know if I felt them connect just personality wise. I'm a big fan of Holden tho so I might fuck around and read his book.
“You met my great-granddaughter?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“I hope she didn’t give you a hard time.”
“No, she’s… fine.”
She’s a work of art.
Loved Ronan's struggle between doing too much and not doing enough ⚖️
"He's the type to give but hates to take."
This book felt a bit stiff to me though and I'm not sure I felt their chemistry together. They spent most of their time talking about their trauma or having sex and I don't know if I felt them connect just personality wise. I'm a big fan of Holden tho so I might fuck around and read his book.
March 6, 2021
To say I devoured The Last Piece of His Heart would be a complete understatement. I had the privilege of beta reading for Emma Scott and with every chapter sent, every refresh of my kindle for more pages, I fell more and more hopelessly in love with Ronan and Shiloh.
We were given just enough information on Ronan and Shiloh in the first two Lost Boys books, that I knew these two would tear my heart out. Ronan and his valiant, survivors spirit; the protector of those he loved greater than himself. He was the very definition of selfless. Witness to such heinous acts as a child, he constructed a fortress around his heart rarely, if ever letting anyone in. Only being able to see what his past might make him instead of embracing what those who truly knew him saw. A kindness so pure and a love so deep for the ones he protects with all his might. Ronan felt like the rock the Lost Boys built themselves on. With his protection they all became more of themselves. This allowed Ronan to open up, little by little, with Miller and Holden, to slowly trust them, it chipped pieces of the wall away he used to stay disconnected. Through those cracks I feel Shiloh was able to slip past his defenses and bring Ronan to life. Shiloh very much had her own roadblocks around her heart and with good reason. However, she was blessed with Bibi and that woman’s love was boundless. What a character! Shiloh was taught the importance of family and the value of trust through Bibi and over time she was able to share that with Ronan. The story that unfolds between these two is completely breathtaking.
The Last Piece His Heart is one of Emma Scott’s finest. She never ceases to amaze me with her ability to write such beautiful characters and that’s never truer in her Lost Boys series. Start from the beginning with the magic of The Girl in the Love Song, embrace the beauty of When You Come Back to Me and just know you’ll be moved beyond measure and richer in heart for having known the Lost Boys.
We were given just enough information on Ronan and Shiloh in the first two Lost Boys books, that I knew these two would tear my heart out. Ronan and his valiant, survivors spirit; the protector of those he loved greater than himself. He was the very definition of selfless. Witness to such heinous acts as a child, he constructed a fortress around his heart rarely, if ever letting anyone in. Only being able to see what his past might make him instead of embracing what those who truly knew him saw. A kindness so pure and a love so deep for the ones he protects with all his might. Ronan felt like the rock the Lost Boys built themselves on. With his protection they all became more of themselves. This allowed Ronan to open up, little by little, with Miller and Holden, to slowly trust them, it chipped pieces of the wall away he used to stay disconnected. Through those cracks I feel Shiloh was able to slip past his defenses and bring Ronan to life. Shiloh very much had her own roadblocks around her heart and with good reason. However, she was blessed with Bibi and that woman’s love was boundless. What a character! Shiloh was taught the importance of family and the value of trust through Bibi and over time she was able to share that with Ronan. The story that unfolds between these two is completely breathtaking.
The Last Piece His Heart is one of Emma Scott’s finest. She never ceases to amaze me with her ability to write such beautiful characters and that’s never truer in her Lost Boys series. Start from the beginning with the magic of The Girl in the Love Song, embrace the beauty of When You Come Back to Me and just know you’ll be moved beyond measure and richer in heart for having known the Lost Boys.
March 9, 2021
Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.
Reading the final book in a series is always bittersweet. It’s the final chapter. The last hurrah. The goodbye. The bitter end. And with that ending comes great expectation. Emma Scott delivered. Then she did extra, an unexpected chapter and I wept. I didn’t want to say goodbye.
I thought Ronan and Shiloh’s book would be so straight forward. The big tattooed, gentle giant and Violet’s best friend Shiloh. They had already sat around the fire pit on the beach. I saw them there. I thought I was in for an easy ride. How wrong could I be?
Ronan is a boy who has been through so much hurt in his life. My heart hurt for this lost boy. He thinks he might be broken, that he inherited evil from an evil father but this boy, this lost boy, he has a pure heart.
Shiloh doesn’t know why her mum is the way she is but she knows that she wants to be a successful woman. She’s talented, she’s fierce, she’s amazing.
My poor little heart. It was beating out of my chest waiting for the bomb to drop whilst pining for a Shiloh original piece of jewellery. Where can I buy one?
Everyone needs a Bibi in their lives and everyone needs a Ronan.
“A woman’s heart is not a single room with her feelings and choices stark on white walls, like an exhibit. It’s a deep catacomb we spend our entire life mapping.”
“I’d never seen anything as beautiful as that girl in that moment, drenched in twilight, her future in her eyes.”
“They’d called us the outcasts, the vampire, and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstance. We were soul mates.”
I’m floored again by the amazing talent of Emma Scott to bring characters to life. My beautiful lost boys, I found you and I’m keeping you in my heart forever.
Reading the final book in a series is always bittersweet. It’s the final chapter. The last hurrah. The goodbye. The bitter end. And with that ending comes great expectation. Emma Scott delivered. Then she did extra, an unexpected chapter and I wept. I didn’t want to say goodbye.
I thought Ronan and Shiloh’s book would be so straight forward. The big tattooed, gentle giant and Violet’s best friend Shiloh. They had already sat around the fire pit on the beach. I saw them there. I thought I was in for an easy ride. How wrong could I be?
Ronan is a boy who has been through so much hurt in his life. My heart hurt for this lost boy. He thinks he might be broken, that he inherited evil from an evil father but this boy, this lost boy, he has a pure heart.
Shiloh doesn’t know why her mum is the way she is but she knows that she wants to be a successful woman. She’s talented, she’s fierce, she’s amazing.
My poor little heart. It was beating out of my chest waiting for the bomb to drop whilst pining for a Shiloh original piece of jewellery. Where can I buy one?
Everyone needs a Bibi in their lives and everyone needs a Ronan.
“A woman’s heart is not a single room with her feelings and choices stark on white walls, like an exhibit. It’s a deep catacomb we spend our entire life mapping.”
“I’d never seen anything as beautiful as that girl in that moment, drenched in twilight, her future in her eyes.”
“They’d called us the outcasts, the vampire, and the criminal. The Lost Boys. But we were bonded by something stronger than blood or friendship or circumstance. We were soul mates.”
I’m floored again by the amazing talent of Emma Scott to bring characters to life. My beautiful lost boys, I found you and I’m keeping you in my heart forever.
March 7, 2021
Ronan + Shiloh
We already met them in the first books. (You should read books 1+2 first!)
Ronan has been in and out of foster homes for more than half his life. Now he's finally 'home'. His uncle brought him to Santa Cruz to work as the building manager in one of his two run-down apartment buildings. Ronan loves helping people. He needs to save everyone who needs saving. Once, a long time ago he couldn't help and the nightmares still won't leave him.
Shiloh is a pretty happy girl - on the outside.
She lives with her great-grandma Bibi and is busy starting her own jewelry store. If she could, she would be in her workshop 24/7 - but there's still a year of school left.
On the inside Shiloh is just as sad and broken as Ronan. Just a bit different.
Can those two lost souls find their happily ever after with each other?
What will happen with Shiloh + Ronan?
Will there be a Happily Ever After?
BUY THE BOOK TO FIND OUT! ☺
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Ugh! What do you expect when you start reading an Emma Scott romance?
ALL THE FEELS! Obviously. 😂
And we got that.
I already adored the first books and I couldn't wait to get my hands on these two darlings!
And I loved them. Not only them of course - Miller and Holden too! The three stories basically happen at the same time, so they're in here a lot too.
But back to Shiloh and Ronan.
They both kind of have way too much on their minds about what happened in the past and what will happen in the future. They think they're not the right person for a real relationship. But of course we can't stay away from each other either. ☺
It's really adorable.
But also so very sad. Both have those silly ideas that whatever their parents did or are ... is exactly what they are and will do. They were a bit too much for me with their constant bad thoughts. Why did nobody ever sent those two to a therapist? They could've used that.
One thing that bothered me...
Another thing I didn't love in this book: The sexy times. I love a good sexy time in my books 🔥 but ... There's just too much! How much oral does a book need? Not this much! The book could've been a hundred pages shorter with a bit of sexy times cut and a few self-hate pages cut. The book is just a tiny bit too long. But I'm weird - so what do I know. Other readers will LOVE everything about this story! 😍
BUT - don't think I hated the story. I loved reading this. I LOVED Ronan and Shiloh and Bibi. And of course Miller and Holden.
Ugh. I so need to see this whole world on Netflix one day soon!
Such a beautiful series!
THE LAST PIECE OF HIS HEART was such a beautiful and heartbreaking Young-Adult-New-Adult-Love-Story-Drama! Please run to your nearest amazon for your own Ronan, because this one is MINE!
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March 16, 2021
The power of the human spirit!
This story, this lost boy, Ronan August Wentz. He is everything that is good. Life has been unkind to him, and yet, he is a survivor. He is beaten down time and time again, but is relentless in his pursuit to make his mother proud, to maybe find happiness. As a mom, there were many times I wanted to jump through the pages to hug him, hug him and never let go. Some may think I’m crazy, but this is what Emma Scott does… she takes you deep into the characters; they are very much real, they become family. To try and distance oneself, repeating “this is just fiction” is impossible. So you go with it – you laugh, you scream, you cry, and this story, this heartbreakingly beautiful story… I cried a million tears. And the tears did not stop once the story ended. It’s been four days since I finished Ronan’s story and yet, I still find myself tearing up, even as I write this review. To say goodbye to The Lost Boys, I will never be ready. But their story is complete. Emma wrote one of the most stunning epilogues I have ever read. Simply stunning.
So thank you, Emma, for allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey. Miller, Holden and my precious boy, Ronan… will forever live in my heart.
This story, this lost boy, Ronan August Wentz. He is everything that is good. Life has been unkind to him, and yet, he is a survivor. He is beaten down time and time again, but is relentless in his pursuit to make his mother proud, to maybe find happiness. As a mom, there were many times I wanted to jump through the pages to hug him, hug him and never let go. Some may think I’m crazy, but this is what Emma Scott does… she takes you deep into the characters; they are very much real, they become family. To try and distance oneself, repeating “this is just fiction” is impossible. So you go with it – you laugh, you scream, you cry, and this story, this heartbreakingly beautiful story… I cried a million tears. And the tears did not stop once the story ended. It’s been four days since I finished Ronan’s story and yet, I still find myself tearing up, even as I write this review. To say goodbye to The Lost Boys, I will never be ready. But their story is complete. Emma wrote one of the most stunning epilogues I have ever read. Simply stunning.
So thank you, Emma, for allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey. Miller, Holden and my precious boy, Ronan… will forever live in my heart.
February 27, 2021
I’m so filled with love after finishing The Last Piece Of His Heart. This story grabbed hold of me from page one and didn’t let go until the final page. Absolutely breathtaking and so beautiful in its storytelling, writing and portrayal of its characters. This story is yet another testament to the amazing talent of the gifted Emma Scott. It was mesmerising and heartfelt, and there is no way you will not fall head over heels in love with this story and the characters who live and breathe within its pages. Ronan and Shiloh’s love story is hauntingly beautiful. Simply put, this book was phenomenal.
Ronan and Shiloh...these characters just found their way into my heart and make it their home and I really don't want to let them go. I had an instant connection with them. With Emma Scott’s powerful writing, words and lines hit me deep. Ronan and Shiloh’s journey was one of extraordinary love that struck me right into my heart. They both stole my heart and owned it completely. They moved me. They made me feel, because it was narrated with depth and substance. It was told poingnantly and passionately. Together the two were an unstoppable force, they were brutally beautiful, heart-wrenchingly honest, and I could not have loved them more fiercely.
I absolutely devoured this story and drank in all the beautiful words that Emma Scott perfected so exquisitely. This heartbreaking and powerful journey showcased to me the importance of persevering even when faced with the worst kind of adversity. Life is sometimes cruel and unfair, but the strength and tenacity that Ronan and Shiloh portrayed is nothing short of inspiring. The Last Piece Of His Heart is another beautiful, poignant and powerful masterpiece from a writer who always manages to grip hold of my heart, never letting it go.
These Lost Boys killed me with their individual stories even as they filled my heart to bursting. I love these special boys...I love their friendship, their unbreakable bond and how they found family in each other. Miller, Holden and Ronan will forever hold a special place in my heart. And those epilogues were simply perfect. Just be prepared and have tissues on standby. The most perfect conclusion to the Lost Boys series...what a series!
Ronan and Shiloh...these characters just found their way into my heart and make it their home and I really don't want to let them go. I had an instant connection with them. With Emma Scott’s powerful writing, words and lines hit me deep. Ronan and Shiloh’s journey was one of extraordinary love that struck me right into my heart. They both stole my heart and owned it completely. They moved me. They made me feel, because it was narrated with depth and substance. It was told poingnantly and passionately. Together the two were an unstoppable force, they were brutally beautiful, heart-wrenchingly honest, and I could not have loved them more fiercely.
I absolutely devoured this story and drank in all the beautiful words that Emma Scott perfected so exquisitely. This heartbreaking and powerful journey showcased to me the importance of persevering even when faced with the worst kind of adversity. Life is sometimes cruel and unfair, but the strength and tenacity that Ronan and Shiloh portrayed is nothing short of inspiring. The Last Piece Of His Heart is another beautiful, poignant and powerful masterpiece from a writer who always manages to grip hold of my heart, never letting it go.
These Lost Boys killed me with their individual stories even as they filled my heart to bursting. I love these special boys...I love their friendship, their unbreakable bond and how they found family in each other. Miller, Holden and Ronan will forever hold a special place in my heart. And those epilogues were simply perfect. Just be prepared and have tissues on standby. The most perfect conclusion to the Lost Boys series...what a series!
October 18, 2021
The Last Piece of His Heart captures me better than The Girl in the Love Song. It is good to finally see all the boys get their HEA.
Miss Scott done this series justice to bring such sweet epilogue to all of her characters. The chemistry between Shiloh and Ronan is combustable. They so cute together. With Ronan's past that is so heartbreaking, the story has a bit dark side.
Overall this is a wonderful read.
4 stars
Miss Scott done this series justice to bring such sweet epilogue to all of her characters. The chemistry between Shiloh and Ronan is combustable. They so cute together. With Ronan's past that is so heartbreaking, the story has a bit dark side.
Overall this is a wonderful read.
4 stars
March 7, 2021
The last installment of the Lost Boys series is not one to be missed. I have adored Miller as well as Holden and River. However, Ronan Wentz is in his own league. From the previous stories, it was obvious that he carries a dark and heavy burden on his shoulders. Yet Ronan is not willing to share the load because he thinks it's his to bear alone while he has no problem taking on the oppressing weight for others. Ronan is not a very forthcoming person, he internalizes a lot of his thoughts and history so he's still a mystery even to his closest friends. He thinks he is not cut out for the kind of life where he could be normal enough to deserve the simple things like a family dinner or small favor based on his past and his perceived failure for something he was not responsible for. He is resolved to be by himself because bringing people into his circle would invite serious trouble to their doorstep. Still, there is no denying that Ronan has more compassion in his pinky than most people have in their hearts. The legal justice system has let him down before so Ronan will usually take matters into his own hands in doling out his own brand of vigilante score settling.
Shiloh Barrera is no stranger to loneliness herself. As long as she doesn't let people in, they can't leave her. Feeling like she failed the most important relationship of all since childhood, Shiloh busies herself with her entrepreneurial spirit in hopes of getting her own business up and running someday. She is diligent, hardworking and very talented at her craft, wanting to prove to herself and others that she can be independent and successful all on her own merit. Shiloh's biggest fan is her great grandmother, Bibi, who is simply put, incredible. If everyone had a Bibi in their life, there would be no lack of love or affection nor doubt about themselves.
While Shiloh and Ronan feel as though they have nothing to offer each other, especially for the long term, they can certainly help to provide basic companionship for the time being. Here are two people who are doing everything they can to not be together but still continue to be drawn back like magnets. If only they knew it was called undeniable chemistry and a true connection. I loved the angst and relationship build-up and the constant push and pull. They have their reasons why they can't be truly together holding them both back, yet they are also each other's number one supporter and confidant. The timeline is parallel to The Girl in the Love Song and When You Come Back to Me so it's fun and fascinating to see the other characters through their eyes and while also knowing what's happening from the other books. What resonates the deepest for me is the feeling of failure and the hardships these two have endured by no fault of their own. And then they are faced with more egregious obstacles that threaten to topple them over completely, but they refuse to let the other down and to give up, becoming the foundation for perseverance and sacrifice. Maybe they didn't have things go their way or the easy route, but they wound up being solid pillars of strength and inspiration through it all. I don't think my heart could have expanded any further for how much I loved these two and what they went through until I read epilogue part 3. Anyone who has enjoyed the other books will surely feel the same way about this one, too. Emma Scott is unafraid of tackling difficult topics or damaged characters and crafting them into relatable people we want and respect as our own friends and role models as they overcome challenges with the kind of grace and benevolence that we need to see more of in humankind.
Shiloh Barrera is no stranger to loneliness herself. As long as she doesn't let people in, they can't leave her. Feeling like she failed the most important relationship of all since childhood, Shiloh busies herself with her entrepreneurial spirit in hopes of getting her own business up and running someday. She is diligent, hardworking and very talented at her craft, wanting to prove to herself and others that she can be independent and successful all on her own merit. Shiloh's biggest fan is her great grandmother, Bibi, who is simply put, incredible. If everyone had a Bibi in their life, there would be no lack of love or affection nor doubt about themselves.
While Shiloh and Ronan feel as though they have nothing to offer each other, especially for the long term, they can certainly help to provide basic companionship for the time being. Here are two people who are doing everything they can to not be together but still continue to be drawn back like magnets. If only they knew it was called undeniable chemistry and a true connection. I loved the angst and relationship build-up and the constant push and pull. They have their reasons why they can't be truly together holding them both back, yet they are also each other's number one supporter and confidant. The timeline is parallel to The Girl in the Love Song and When You Come Back to Me so it's fun and fascinating to see the other characters through their eyes and while also knowing what's happening from the other books. What resonates the deepest for me is the feeling of failure and the hardships these two have endured by no fault of their own. And then they are faced with more egregious obstacles that threaten to topple them over completely, but they refuse to let the other down and to give up, becoming the foundation for perseverance and sacrifice. Maybe they didn't have things go their way or the easy route, but they wound up being solid pillars of strength and inspiration through it all. I don't think my heart could have expanded any further for how much I loved these two and what they went through until I read epilogue part 3. Anyone who has enjoyed the other books will surely feel the same way about this one, too. Emma Scott is unafraid of tackling difficult topics or damaged characters and crafting them into relatable people we want and respect as our own friends and role models as they overcome challenges with the kind of grace and benevolence that we need to see more of in humankind.
February 26, 2021
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“It’s very difficult—impossible even—to love another with your whole heart if you can’t find any of that love for yourself.”
The Last Piece of his Heart is the 3rd and final book in Emma Scott’s Lost Boy series. This book centers around Ronan Wentz and Shiloh Barrera. Both characters are struggling with heartbreaking pasts and feelings of not having a worthwhile place in the world. Ronan’s story is what nightmares are made of, his past riddled with terror and unimaginable moments, his present filled with horrific nightmares, loneliness, and fear of becoming a monster. Ronan is a tortured soul with demons living deep inside him. Ronan and Shiloh’s story is raw and emotional. It will tear at your heart. It will make you cry. But it will also make you rejoice in the power of love, friendship, and family.
A huge part of this book, this series, is the circle of unlikely “misfits” who band together to form a friendship, a brotherhood. It was so incredibly beautiful to watch this unfold. The Lost Boys saved one another and formed a family, a bond, a home of their own. Miller Stratton, Holden Parish and Ronan Wentz were made better by holding on to one another.
“That’s what you did with good and precious things. You held them tight and took care of them.”
Emma Scott writes stories that envelop your heart and stay there forever. Her characters become imbedded in our minds, like memories of lost loved ones. I will always hold these lost boys in my mind and heart. They are special, their stories are important, and the words of this author always deliver with beauty, grace and compassion even when the subject matter is sensitive. You can always trust Emma Scott, her passion for telling the story with care and respect is always evident and always achieved in her books. She has gifted us with another phenomenal story.
“That’s who we all are—reflections in the eyes of those who love us.”
“It’s very difficult—impossible even—to love another with your whole heart if you can’t find any of that love for yourself.”
The Last Piece of his Heart is the 3rd and final book in Emma Scott’s Lost Boy series. This book centers around Ronan Wentz and Shiloh Barrera. Both characters are struggling with heartbreaking pasts and feelings of not having a worthwhile place in the world. Ronan’s story is what nightmares are made of, his past riddled with terror and unimaginable moments, his present filled with horrific nightmares, loneliness, and fear of becoming a monster. Ronan is a tortured soul with demons living deep inside him. Ronan and Shiloh’s story is raw and emotional. It will tear at your heart. It will make you cry. But it will also make you rejoice in the power of love, friendship, and family.
A huge part of this book, this series, is the circle of unlikely “misfits” who band together to form a friendship, a brotherhood. It was so incredibly beautiful to watch this unfold. The Lost Boys saved one another and formed a family, a bond, a home of their own. Miller Stratton, Holden Parish and Ronan Wentz were made better by holding on to one another.
“That’s what you did with good and precious things. You held them tight and took care of them.”
Emma Scott writes stories that envelop your heart and stay there forever. Her characters become imbedded in our minds, like memories of lost loved ones. I will always hold these lost boys in my mind and heart. They are special, their stories are important, and the words of this author always deliver with beauty, grace and compassion even when the subject matter is sensitive. You can always trust Emma Scott, her passion for telling the story with care and respect is always evident and always achieved in her books. She has gifted us with another phenomenal story.
“That’s who we all are—reflections in the eyes of those who love us.”
February 27, 2021
It's the end of an era. The Lost Boys are finished and found. With their hearts and souls full of love and light.
I fought sleep to finish this book. It was too good to put down. Shiloh and Ronan are combustible. A match made out of a lifetime of pain and heartache. Walls to preserve those hearts.
From the moment they meet, you can feel their energy connecting. It’s electric. Magnetic. You can also feel their walls crumbling for each other bit by bit.
This book also deals with a lot of trauma, but that's par for the course for the series. Angst is widespread. But that angst creates a group of characters that you can't help but root for from day one. Broken but deserving of every repair.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention my favorite supporting character, Bibi. Shiloh’s great-grandmother. She is a gem full of love and wisdom who welcomes Ronan with open arms from day one. And she is Shiloh’s rock.
Scott's writing style of weaving intricate and emotional stories that are also incredibly sexy has me hooked. She is an absolute wordsmith.
I fought sleep to finish this book. It was too good to put down. Shiloh and Ronan are combustible. A match made out of a lifetime of pain and heartache. Walls to preserve those hearts.
From the moment they meet, you can feel their energy connecting. It’s electric. Magnetic. You can also feel their walls crumbling for each other bit by bit.
This book also deals with a lot of trauma, but that's par for the course for the series. Angst is widespread. But that angst creates a group of characters that you can't help but root for from day one. Broken but deserving of every repair.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention my favorite supporting character, Bibi. Shiloh’s great-grandmother. She is a gem full of love and wisdom who welcomes Ronan with open arms from day one. And she is Shiloh’s rock.
Scott's writing style of weaving intricate and emotional stories that are also incredibly sexy has me hooked. She is an absolute wordsmith.
March 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this book. It isn't just my favorite of this series--it's one of my favorites from Emma Scott, ever.
If you've read the other books in this series, you're going to adore this. It goes in unexpected directions in surprising, occasionally heartbreaking, ultimately-perfect ways, and wraps everything up wonderfully. If you haven't read any of this series yet, I'm jealous that you get to read it now all at once, and that you can watch all of the beautifully-written puzzle pieces coming together without having to wait between each of the Lost Boys' stories.
If you've read the other books in this series, you're going to adore this. It goes in unexpected directions in surprising, occasionally heartbreaking, ultimately-perfect ways, and wraps everything up wonderfully. If you haven't read any of this series yet, I'm jealous that you get to read it now all at once, and that you can watch all of the beautifully-written puzzle pieces coming together without having to wait between each of the Lost Boys' stories.
March 4, 2021
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Standalone book 3 of 3 from Lost Boys series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
For years Ronan Wentz was left to fend on his own. The move to Santa Cruz brought a promise of a new beginning. But he didn’t expect how much his future was about to change when Shiloh Barrera entered his life.
Out of all the Lost Boys, Ronan was the most elusive character. That helped to make this book fresh even though some of the unnecessary repeated scenes from previous books bothered me. One of my favorite thing about him was his “night walk”. I didn’t like Shiloh in the last book but my opinion changed in this one by her independence and ambition.
I liked how both of the characters were realistic and relatable with their struggles and vulnerabilities. I enjoyed seeing how the supporting characters impacted their lives no matter positively or negatively.
The Last Piece Of His Heart is a story of family and creating one’s own future. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a heartbreaking and heartwarming coming of age story.
🔸🔥🔸 . . . (F)BR With Twisnie CC & Loyda . . . 🔸🔥🔸
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Type: Standalone book 3 of 3 from Lost Boys series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
For years Ronan Wentz was left to fend on his own. The move to Santa Cruz brought a promise of a new beginning. But he didn’t expect how much his future was about to change when Shiloh Barrera entered his life.
Out of all the Lost Boys, Ronan was the most elusive character. That helped to make this book fresh even though some of the unnecessary repeated scenes from previous books bothered me. One of my favorite thing about him was his “night walk”. I didn’t like Shiloh in the last book but my opinion changed in this one by her independence and ambition.
"How fucked up he was… That’s in me. And the very last fucking thing I want to do is bring that ugliness to you.”
I liked how both of the characters were realistic and relatable with their struggles and vulnerabilities. I enjoyed seeing how the supporting characters impacted their lives no matter positively or negatively.
The Last Piece Of His Heart is a story of family and creating one’s own future. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a heartbreaking and heartwarming coming of age story.
🔸🔥🔸 . . . (F)BR With Twisnie CC & Loyda . . . 🔸🔥🔸
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February 28, 2021
The Lost Boys are back, and if you haven’t read the two previous books in this series, don’t fret!
The Last Piece of His Heart
can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. Hooked from the first page, my connection with Ronan and Shiloh ran so deep that I didn’t want their tale to end. High on every imaginable emotion, certain situations devastated me to such a point that I had trouble holding back my tears. The occasional sniffle wasn’t in it. I needed a man-sized handkerchief!
Shiloh is special. I often wondered if this young lass would be able to conquer her complicated past. But her talent, determination and attitude towards life help her cope with just about anything. Of course, there was always the support of a dearly loved family member who I adored to bits. Shiloh’s reason for being. Just plain wow! However, what was thrown her way knocked the wind out of me.
Ooh, my! If only I could have reached out to Ronan. His layers weren’t as difficult to peel back as I thought they would be since Scott unfolds his childhood at a perfect if not moving pace. Nevertheless, what he’d been through and how he gets by every single minute of the day isn’t easy reading. Although he’s been protecting his heart and has only opened up to those few he cherishes, I picked up on his relationship stance in an instant. Different reasons to Shiloh’s, never did I expect them to fall into the now the way they did. Whether or not it works out remains to be seen. Like to find out? I highly recommend diving into their angst-ridden story, and if you aren’t familiar with the Lost Boys, the entire series is readworthy.
Friends play an important part in Ronan and Shiloh’s story. The author subtlety nudged the likes of me with the appearances of Miller, Holden and company. Not that I would ever forget them, but this detail will put new readers in the picture. Scott’s book is the real deal. She’s addressed complex cultural issues with the utmost sensitivity, making her characters rootable. The baddies I wanted to give a good talking to and the heroes I wanted to embrace. Scott shattered my heart only to piece the shards together in the most beautiful way possible. Bravo!
Shiloh is special. I often wondered if this young lass would be able to conquer her complicated past. But her talent, determination and attitude towards life help her cope with just about anything. Of course, there was always the support of a dearly loved family member who I adored to bits. Shiloh’s reason for being. Just plain wow! However, what was thrown her way knocked the wind out of me.
Ooh, my! If only I could have reached out to Ronan. His layers weren’t as difficult to peel back as I thought they would be since Scott unfolds his childhood at a perfect if not moving pace. Nevertheless, what he’d been through and how he gets by every single minute of the day isn’t easy reading. Although he’s been protecting his heart and has only opened up to those few he cherishes, I picked up on his relationship stance in an instant. Different reasons to Shiloh’s, never did I expect them to fall into the now the way they did. Whether or not it works out remains to be seen. Like to find out? I highly recommend diving into their angst-ridden story, and if you aren’t familiar with the Lost Boys, the entire series is readworthy.
Friends play an important part in Ronan and Shiloh’s story. The author subtlety nudged the likes of me with the appearances of Miller, Holden and company. Not that I would ever forget them, but this detail will put new readers in the picture. Scott’s book is the real deal. She’s addressed complex cultural issues with the utmost sensitivity, making her characters rootable. The baddies I wanted to give a good talking to and the heroes I wanted to embrace. Scott shattered my heart only to piece the shards together in the most beautiful way possible. Bravo!
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