Avalee is taking on her biggest project yet- rehabbing an entire ghost town! But things go wrong immediately as her ex-husband shows up to their first onsite meeting. He is an engineer and was hired by the investors. Working near him is hard- it brings up all of the problems from their past. Can they fix each other and their relationship while fixing the town?

I wanted to like this more than I did. It dealt with some heavy grief, but I felt a disconnect. It should have been sad at times, but just wasn't. I am not sure what was missing for me, but something way.

Part of the problem may have been the audiobook narrator. While her narration is fine by itself, I felt Zura Johnson was not the best fit for the story.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my, T.I. Lowe delivers such an emotional and heartwarming tale in Lowcountry Lost. I really enjoyed Avalee's journey, and the way Lowe slowly reveals everything this strong woman has gone through is beautifully done.

The audio version of Lowcountry Lost is nicely performed by Zura Johnson.

4 Stars ✨

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"Even though I have grown weary recently, my heavenly Father has not. Thank you, Lord, for propping me up when all I wanted to do was give up. 'He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along' (Psalm 40:2)."

**Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced audio copy of Low Country Lost, in exchange for an honest review.**

Audio Narration 🎧 5/5 ✨

This was my first book by this author, and I am happy to say that I thought it was fantastic. Lowcountry is set in a ghost town in the south with home/building renovation as its backdrop. Its a story about an ex married couple, with a tragic past- who have been estranged for 6 years. The book deals with some heavy topics, but the author did a fantastic job of doing them justice.The main characters were likable and work their way through tragedy, loss, love, healing and second chances. The narrator did a great job making the characters come to life. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future and would definitely recommend.

As Avalee bring an abandoned town back to life can she do the same for herself.

Avalee has built a career out of bringing neglected places back to life in Lowcountry, SC. Her newest project is a full abandoned town, Somewhere, SC. She does not expect her ex-husband Rowan to join the project as a structural engineer and is rattled by his proximity six year after tragedy tore them apart. Can they remember how to work together to rebuild the town and their life together?

T.I. Lowe was a new author to me with this book and I will definitely seek out more of her work. The story was equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. As someone who struggled with infertility in the past, this one hit close to home and was very well handled. I've read several second chance romance books in the last couple months and this was my favorite of them all. The relationship and their efforts to rebuild it were the most realistic and healthy. The use of Lowcountry Lost and Somewhere, SC were perfectly utilized in the overall theme of the book. There are lots of side character with bit parts, will they feature in future books? The narrator did a great job covering all those parts and the accents all on her own. Will recommend to romance readers.

Lowcountry lost is an excellent audio book! I am a sucker for second chance romances and this book did not disappoint. There are some heavy topics such as divorce and miscarriage. The characters are well written and very relatable! Would 100% recommend!

Lowcountry Lost by TI Lowe is a heartfelt journey of healing and reconnection

This second-chance romance novel beautifully interweaves themes of loss, healing, and resilience. Set in a forgotten ghost town, aptly renamed 'Somewhere', Lowcountry Lost is about Avalee and Rowan who, after suffering the unimaginable loss of their children, are drawn back together to rebuild not only the town but their fractured relationship.

TI Lowe handles the subject of miscarriage, stillbirth and trauma these with remarkable care and respect. Rather than glossing over the pain of their past, Lowecountry Lost honours the complexity of grief. The characters’ emotions feel raw and authentic, making their journey both heartbreaking and uplifting.

The setting of Somewhere, a deserted ghost town being brought back to life is a masterstroke, as it mirrors Rowan and Avalee's journey. Every old building restored symbolizes a piece of themselves and their relationship slowly being rebuilt, assisted by the family they find along the way.

Lowcountry Lost touched me deeply with its delicate handling of loss and love. I loved the narration of the audiobook by Zura Johnson, her voice was the perfect choice, rich and passionate. It’s a story of finding strength in the broken places, of allowing yourself to heal and love again, even when it seems impossible. Anyone who appreciates second-chance romance, especially those with layered, thoughtful themes, will find TI Lowe's novel moving and profoundly rewarding.

Thanks NetGalley and RBMedia for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my review.

DNF @ 42%

I have picked this up 3 different times and I'm just not having a good time. I don't understand why they broke up but how he acts like he still wants her.... Ok fine they have to spend time together but NOTHING is happening.

Thank you Net Galley for this Audio Arc in exchange for my honest Review.

This is the type of book that half way through you don’t really know how to feel about but once you get to the ending you’re swooning, on the verge of tears and just feel that warm fuzzy feeling. The heavy themes of grief in this book are so realistic and although the book is a second chance romance it didn’t feel rushed it felt like gradual progression. I’ll be posting a full review ib my tik tok but the ending was sure worth the ride 🤍💕

This story is full of great characters and gives you all kinds of emotions.

Avalee’s latest project takes her to tiny Somewhere, South Carolina, a long-abandoned town. This is where she runs into her ex husband, Rowan. He is a structural engineer hired by the investors. This throws a kink into Avalee’s life and brings back all of her bad memories of the lost.

Avalee has struggled in her life with her many miscarriages. So to see her ex husband has brought back all that they went through. But, this may just be what she needs to finally heal.

I found this tale sweet and delightful. There were places that I felt were a bit monotonous but this is minor.

The narrator, Zura Johnson, is new to me. I will be on the look out for more!

Need a sweet, enjoyable read…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

A heartwarming and exquisitely written story of loss, grief, restoration, and second chances. The healing of broken hearts and broken people had me in tears at the beauty and poignancy of it.

The second-chance romance between Rowan and Avalee was so lovely and melted my heart. These were two richly fleshed out characters and I adored them both. There were several quirky side characters that also added a lot to the story.

There are some heartbreaking and heavy elements, but the author did a great job in balancing them out with humor and some lighter moments.

I enjoyed the Southern setting, and all the renovation vibes. I loved the parallel of the ghost town being brought back to life, and in the process so was Avalee.

The narration by Zura Johnson was exceptionally well done, and she added so much feeling and emotion to the story.

This was a powerful, emotional, and beautiful story. Absolutely loved it!

Thank you RBmedia, Tyndale Fiction, and NetGalley for an ALC. A positive review was not required, and all opinion expressed are completely my own.

This book sucked me right in because the cover was so visually appealing. The thought of bringing an abandoned town has so much appeal, I love that storyline. The characters all real and so were the themes of loss and family and love.

Perhaps I was in the wrong frame of mind when I listened to this, as I found myself more frustrated than charmed. This is a second chance romance with a very emotional backstory. I think there perhaps is just too much going on in the story, and too many missing pieces or perfect coincidences that made it feel over the top. Rowan and Avalee have a very sad, emotional history that they attempt to work through to reconnect. I was particularly irritated by this type of sweeping over a whole town, taking over and rebuilding it to their specifications, it just felt really weird and as if humans didn’t exist in this town…but how would they make any money in these businesses if there are no inhabitants? I think it would have felt more community based story if there were more townspeople from the actual town. I’m not sure if I can even explain what bothered me about this book, other than it just wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review.

I listened to Low Country Lost on Audio, so will be speaking to the narration as well as the story.

Low Country Lost is a story about Avalee and her whirlwind life. This book is Fixer Upper meets cozy Hallmark. Avalee runs into Rowan, a figure from her past, so now working together in the recently renamed town of Somewhere, SC brings its fair share of struggles. We ride along their adventures and everything that pops up along the way.

The book was narrated by Zura Johnson & I grew to appreciate the southern cadence she brought to the story. Her accent wasn’t so thick that it felt forced, but had just enough to pull you in. Had I read this one with my eyes, I probably would have given it 3.5 stars instead of 4, but the audio pushed it up.

Why 3.5 stars? This book could easily be a 3 part series. And I think would rival other sweet southern series like Sweet Magnolias, for example. There was so much going on, which during those segments, really could be elevated and made to contain more substance. We lost a couple of characters along the way that were pivotal at the time, but they just sort of vanished. I won’t give those characters away, but I found myself wondering why they hadn’t continued and/or had no resolution.

This book has already been published, but in future work this author does, I would agree with staying on the sweet southern novels, but consider series or pulling back on how much is packed into it.

Otherwise, I would definitely read this author again and would suggest this one as a palette cleanser, or if you need a good cozy read.

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for this Advanced Listener Copy!

This was a very impactful story. Avalie starts a new life after running away from her past. Finding a passion for rebuilding abandoned towns to make them thrive again. Her next project she decides to take on is Somewhere, SC. When her ex husband joins the project she can’t hide anymore from past hurts and feelings. Bringing to light that you can’t run from life but accept what you are given. Along with restoring this town she finds herself being restored. She has lost a lot but finds so much more along this journey. She reconnects with her lost love, gains two abandoned boys , stray animals and a whole new group of friends from all backgrounds. It may be a hard path along the way but God always leads you to where you belong. Thank you to NetGalley and RB media for this free advanced copy audio copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I liked this book a lot.
Very touching and will definitely pull at your heartstrings in so many ways.
Loved all of the characters and of course, Preacher.
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this great book.

This book should have come with a content warning. It was way too sad, not the plot but the backstory. I finished it but it was very depressing.

Lowcountry Lost was such a great book. There was so much heart and I felt all the emotions while listening to it. It was captivating and didn’t gloss over the struggles and heartbreak and grief that this broken world can bring. I loved the message and values that were sprinkled all throughout the book. Every single character and the storylines were just so good. Highly recommend. 🩷

A huge thank you to RBMedia and NetGalley for the complimentary audio. All opinions expressed above are my own.

Another 5 star book from T.I. Lowe! This book is filled with wholesome Southern charm while still weaving a grand tale of romance and drama. Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes and this had so many moments of longing and difficulties which left me rooting for the main character. If you enjoy Sweet Magnolias (specifically the tv show over the books) I feel confident recommending this book to you!

Thank you Netgalley and Recorded Books for the audio book to review!

Intense, gritty and emotionally draining, ‘Lowcountry Lost’ delivers a poignant second chance love story that’s hard to read at times, but so worth it by the end. Devastating loss and overwhelming grief tore Avalee and Rowan apart at a time when they needed each other the most.

Six years later and Avalee is blindsided when Rowan walks back into her life. Oy, my heart hurt for so much of this read! Avalee’s agony is palpable and she’s not about to risk opening old wounds that are finally starting to heal, but Rowan is on site for more than a job. He wants to reclaim Avalee and the life they had to together before…well, you need to read the book to find out what came before.

This is definitely the kind of story a reader feels her way through. It’s raw and real and messy and sensitive bibliophile hearts will bruise easily. But this is also an inspiring love story centred around overcoming, finding redemption and the courage to try again.

Love the whole ‘house flipping’ an entire ghost town angle. It provides some stunning parallels to their own personal restoration. And the found family Avalee has become a part of adds sparks of humour and no nonsense advice (especially when not asked for!) So many delicious layers a reader can dig into!

Oh, and did I mention our hero is an Irishman? Be still my heart. That accent! His vulnerability. His tender dedication to the woman he has never stopped loving. Major swoon material!

I listened to the audio edition of this novel, narrated by Zura Johnson whose performance brought an extra facet to my appreciation of this dramatic tale of love and loss and restoration.

Of note: I’m really sorry to say that there was one instance of a very crude, coarse swear word — came as a total shock since this book is published by Tyndale, a Christian publisher. And, honestly, it really gutted me to find it here. In fact, I was so stunned, I replayed that part multiple times over several days, sure that I had to be mistaken. But, nope, I wasn’t. And it’s still something that bothers me a week after I finished the book. I’m so discouraged that I actually feel more emotional about that one word than I do about the entire story.

My thanks to Tyndale and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

It took me a little while to get into this book, but I was glad I stuck with it. It had a few little mysteries to keep me invested, as well as other things going on. Overall a good story!