A woman’s worst nightmare turns into an opportunity for freedom for Maggie Anderson. Her spirit has been crushed by an abusive boyfriend and when a carjacking provides her with an escape, Maggie grabs it and finds herself in the small town of Clayburn, Kansas.
Clayburn is a close knit town but its inhabitants have their own struggles especially grieving widower, Trevor Ashlock and the kindhearted Bart and Wren Johanssen, owners of Wren’s Nest B & B. Maggie is welcomed by these people but will she ever find a home when the truth of her deception is revealed?
Deborah Raney has written a compelling story of Maggie’s efforts to escape her broken past as she struggles with fear and anxiety trying to create a life she feels is undeserved. The pacing of the book is gentle and the story develops slowly creating a small town feel and contrasting with Maggie’s frantic city life. Trevor’s grief is palpable and the growth of both main characters is authentic and moving.
Remember to Forget is a beautiful story of friendship, hope and love and is highly recommended. I am looking forward to the release of the sequel, Leaving November, which releases in March, 2008 from Howard Books/Simon & Schuster.
Aussie giveaway ~ please post a comment by midnight Wednesday 25th July to be entered into the draw for a copy of Remember to Forget. Apologies to my international readers.
July 19, 2007 at 5:59 am
So many new reviews here than when I visited last time! You have been busy!Please enter me in for this draw!{don’t you love the cover design of that book? it’s really beautiful!}
July 19, 2007 at 6:16 am
Please enter me, Rel! 🙂 Isn’t Deborah Raney the author of “A Vow to Cherish”?? I thought that was a beautiful story/movie.
July 19, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Can you put my name in the hat too please.
July 20, 2007 at 2:35 am
Please put my name in the hat too.This definitly sounds like my kind of story.
July 20, 2007 at 7:28 am
my name to please.
July 20, 2007 at 8:01 am
Please include me too! Sounds great!itsmyemail (at) bigpond.com
July 20, 2007 at 10:01 am
You need to ask??!!! Of course, pop my name in there too please!Ta
July 21, 2007 at 1:36 am
Sounds good Rel. Looking forward to being able to read again! Love Jen
July 21, 2007 at 2:24 am
Hey Girls,The cover is beautiful, Danielle 🙂Yes, Deb wrote A Vow to Cherish!And yes, you are all in the draw.
July 21, 2007 at 4:51 am
sounds good!please add me to the list thanks.
July 22, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Sounds like my kind of a book. Please add my name in the draw. Thanks!