Lost and Found is the third installment in the Spunes/ Byrd family series, this time centering on Silas and Bea in a small-town romance that leans heavily into themes of grief, healing, and complicated love.
Before anything else, I really appreciated that DeWitt included clear trigger warnings at the beginning of the book—this story deals with some heavy topics, including the loss of Bea’s best friend, Merritt, to cancer. In the wake of that loss, Bea inherits Merritt’s frozen eggs and makes the life-altering decision to pursue IVF. This emotional backbone shapes much of the novel, intertwining grief with hope in a way that feels thoughtful and largely respectful.
There’s also a second-chance romance element between Bea and Silas, who share history—and an added layer of complication, as Merritt once had feelings for him. That tension brings an undercurrent of guilt and emotional conflict that adds depth to their connection. I did feel genuine chemistry between Bea and Silas, but I found myself wishing for more development on Silas’s side. Much of the narrative focus is placed on Bea’s grief and IVF journey, which, while compelling, left the romance feeling somewhat underdeveloped.
One aspect that didn’t quite sit right with me was the premise surrounding Merritt’s decision to leave her eggs to Bea without prior discussion. Given the magnitude of that choice—emotionally, ethically, and financially—it felt difficult to fully believe, especially considering Bea’s more modest circumstances as a hairstylist. That disconnect made it harder for me to fully invest in the setup.
This book also contains a fair amount of spice, which may work for some readers, though it’s not entirely my preference and I found myself skimming those sections.
Overall, while I think Lost and Found will resonate with readers who enjoy emotional, grief-centered romances with high heat, it didn’t quite capture me the same way the earlier books in the series did. I missed more of the “falling in love” aspect that I typically look for in romance. That said, fans of deeply emotional stories like The Passion Project or Promise Me Sunshine may find a lot to appreciate here.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.
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