Lost in the Affair

A Fractured Love Story

By: E. K. Blair

Narrated by: Elena Wolfe

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

A true story told through the voice of New York Times best-selling author E. K. Blair. An intoxicatingly risqué stand-alone book.

She's an author.
She's a mother.
She's a wife.
She's a fraud, a woman marked and bound by her own deceit.

Experience the astounding tale of how Anonymous battled through a year of scandals and betrayals, how her world fell from its axis with a single choice, and how she lost herself between reality and fantasy.

This is a stand-alone true story tangled in lust, heartbreak, and contrition.

©2016 E. K. Blair (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

WOW!!!!!

All I can really say is WOW! This book is so raw and real. It is a definite must read/listen. You will not be disappointed!

Wow

Amazing story written beautifully narrated perfect. A true love story. Amazon needs 5 more words, but they shouldn’t be necessary to review the book. (Hit it)

Whoa ..... very intense!

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I got this book but it had rave reviews. It was pretty intense and real. I like that it was the nitty gritty of life, and knowing it’s a true story makes it that much better. I felt that ever reaction was genuine and authentic which is sometimes hard to find in romance books that are all sugar coated to be perfect. I love when a book can make you love the villain of the book, which in this case was the main character being her own downfall. Lots of sex, but wasn’t surprised it is about an affair after all! Definitely worth the listen though.

Absolutely mind blowing

From the opening remarks by Anonymous, who the story is about, to the last poem from Pablo Neruda, this book is gut wrenchingly powerful. You will not be able to put it down. We have all read and seen movies of affairs staring the easily seduced man in the relationship. But this is the first time I hear a tale so emotionally raw and candid from a woman in an illicit relationship. The author takes us on a whirlwind of a wild ride. We get privy to all of the dirty, heart shattering and unbelievable details of Anonymous’s deception. I can’t even fathom the courage it took for Anonymous to share such a painful and tragic story to author E. K. Blair. I couldn’t help but imagine myself in her position the entire time I was wrapped up in this story, feeling the self loathing and hatred she felt for herself and yet at the same time being unable to stop.
A cautionary tale for ALL married women and an absolute must read. Buckle up because you’re in for an unforgettable ride.

Wow

So many emotions all i can say is wow .. life takes turns your could never imagine and never truly understand.

Oh my STARS!

This book was addictive! I could not stop. And amazing listen, written quite obviously by someone who has had an affair. No question about it.

An Emotional Ride!!!

Addictive, intoxicating, and heartbreaking. A story with such an emotional impact that I'm left with a tightness in my chest that will not let up.
A true story of one woman's betrayal and one mans determination to fight to hold onto the woman he loves.
This story hits too close to home.
Yes, I hated Tori. I thought she was selfish, immature, needy, and emotionally unstable. But I felt for her on so many levels. I could understand the rush and the high that she got from living with Alec in her "fantasy" world. I could understand the need to lie to Landon and escape from her life of normalcy and routine. But I did not like it one bit.
As a wife, a mother, and a full time worker, I know the weight the world places on you and the struggle to feel something "more". However, this is where as a woman you have to make a decision and choose what you want. Just like the saying "the 80/20 rule".
You have the 80% at home, so is it worth giving up that 80% for the 20% even though it feels so good??
I understand how in the beginning it was easier to keep living the lie, but I feel like "Tori" did it for far too long. A few days, weeks, maybe even a month or two but for an entire year?!? I can't comprehend how she could live in Lies for so long. I feel if she really cared about her husband and family at all, her conscience and the weight of her actions would have to be ripping her apart by then. So I can only sum it up to pure selfishness on her part. And I still can't get over the fact that she never redeemed herself by finally telling the truth. That's the part that bothers me the most.
Was telling her story a way for her to confess her sins in full. Maybe a part of her was hoping her husband would know and read this book. Like an easy out to finally confess without having to give him the truth face to face, taking the cowards way out.
Needless to say, she is human and people make mistakes. I just felt so bad for Landon and for her baby girls who were neglected by her and left in limbo while she lost control of herself to feed an addiction. Because that's what Alec was, an Addiction. She made him out to be something he was not. He was exciting, different and a momentary high.
Everything she was searching for, she already had at home and threw it away.
After reading her story and living her lie, I truly feel she will never be satisfied. The trust and purity of her life with Landon will never be the same. She'll always secretly be searching for that high, thinking about the self fulfillment she experienced in another mans arms. I don't feel her story is finished. Unfortunately for her, there's more to come.
I applaude "Anonymous" for telling her story and I sympathize for the struggle her family has faced.
This had to be difficult to share but so many authors and readers needed to know. The world that has been drawn up in the romance community has left many woman questioning what they have and what they want based on what we think a relationship should be like from living in our "fantasies".
This story is raw. It's painful and gut-wrenching but most of all it's heartbreaking.
I cried so many tears and was so wrapped up in the hurt but I learned so much from Tori and I thank her for that. Because after reading her tragedy and living through the pain, I put my book down and crawled into my husband's arms and had him hold me for so long that I grew a new found respect for what we have. Yes, every marriage goes through hardships, and every relationship struggles at times to hold onto their love but it's how we handle those times and learn from them that help us grow.
I just hope that Tori learned from her mistakes and if she honestly still reached out to Alec months after the storm, I have a feeling she hasn't learned the lesson of her own story which is truly a shame.
Anyway, enough about my personal feelings. I just had to share.
Now on to E.K. Blair.
Her words gripped my heart and intoxicated every nerve ending in my body igniting feelings in me that I have never experienced while reading a book before.
Her writing is flawless and her ability to tap into every one of my senses with just once sentence is profound. I could feel her compassion for Tori and Landon and I think she told the story with so much heart.
I listened to this on audio and Elena Wolfe couldn't have told the story better.

Give it a chance.

Like many others this hit close to home. Not because I have had an affair but I understand the emotions behind it. I think this needs to be added to the list for all women who get swept up in the romance novels. I haven't listened to anything similar but it was a great show of reality. Narrorator was amazing as always.

Soooo Intense

What made the experience of listening to Author Anonymous the most enjoyable?

The intensity in Elena Wolfe's voice, the narration made the characters so real.............it was freaking awesome

What did you like best about this story?

the story line itself and how intense Alec and Tori's love/lus was.....

Which character – as performed by Elena Wolfe – was your favorite?

This is a hard question but i think Brooke was my favorite.......or Landen

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but i had to force myself to take my time

Any additional comments?

this book is awesome, i freaking love EK Blair she is such an amazing writer, this book along with the black lotus serious are jaw dropping books.....words cannot even express how much i have been enjoying audio books now, well her audio books.....

Gut wrenching

No HEA here. Good book in a horrible way., it will make you go home and grasp your significant other with both hands, the grass isn't always greener.
My heart broke many times for her oblivious children , Landon and Alec. I believe Alec really loved Tori.
I've SINCERELY cried after listening to only 1 series and this book...after the fact discovered they were both written by E.K. Blair. I'm not sure I want to listen to more of her books. I undoubtedly will.... but will be prepared for the oncoming tears that may likely follow.