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This was a great read! It's told from more than one point of view - Elizabeth, the dog-walker that comes upon the dead body of Clare, and Rachel, a lifelong friend of Clare's. Clare's last words to Elizabeth set the wheels in motion as Elizabeth can't get them out of her mind and believes that others will be next. Rachel is devastated by her friend's murder and is determined to do whatever is necessary to bring the killer to justice. The way these women's lives intersect is fascinating, and though they have their own agendas, they ultimately just want the killer to be caught. Through several twists the reader comes to find just how deeply everyone is connected by this horrible crime.
I've never read this author before, but I have a new favorite now! Her writing kept me thoroughly engrossed and I just couldn't stop reading. It rises above your average thriller with well developed characters that you root for every step of the way. They are certainly not all likable people, but they are believable. No one should miss out on this book - it's guaranteed to satisfy!

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Read in a day so it's certainly engaging. I enjoyed the writing and the twists but found the prologue confusing. As an aside, I loved the old 90s cultural references. I would read this author's work again.

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This is my second book from the brilliant Claire Allan and it was just as good if not better than the first. A twisted and gripping tale that I read in just a couple of days, told from alternating points of view it certainly was a “ page- turner”. I did have a few suspicions about the perpetrator and I was right but the book was written in such a good way that it never spoiled my enjoyment at all. The plot was well thought out, the characters believable but not always likeable but for me that added to the attraction of the read and the twist at the end was something I hadn’t expected at all. So for me this was a soIid 4 star read and I would recommend it if you want an enjoyable and quick read.
My thanks to NetGalley, Claire Allan and Avon Books UK for giving me the chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Just wow! I absolutely loved this fast paced, page turning, heart thumping new novel by Claire Allan. Forget Me Not is the third psychological thriller written by Claire Allan. I thoroughly enjoyed Her Name Was Rose and Apple of My Eye, this latest book did not disappoint. Forget Me Not is sure to be No 1 best seller. Suffice to say it’s an absolute must read and I can’t recommed it highly enough. The book deals with mental health, friendship, marriage and betrayal issues and all are handled and written by Allan in a such a sensitive way. Thank you Claire Allan, your publisher and Netgalley for the ARC copy.

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Forget Me Not by Claire Allan is another wonderful thriller by this talented and exciting author. Compulsively readable, and full of shocking twists and compelling characters, this is a gripping read that I simply could not put down.

The novel is presented from the alternating perspectives of Rachel and Elizabeth, who are initially linked by an horrific murder. But just how deep a connection these two women share will gradually be unravelled over the course of an intensive police investigation.

Rachel, Clare, and Julie are old school friends who have remained close many years later. When Clare is found murdered, ominous warnings suggest that Rachel and Julie will be the next to die. Elizabeth, a lonely older woman, has the misfortune to find Clare's broken body, and bear witness to her final, cryptic words, "warn them". The words themselves mean nothing to Elizabeth, until an investigation reveals that she is linked to the women in ways she could never have imagined.

This is a twisty and well-conceived plot that kept me in its grasp throughout. I particularly enjoyed the final twist at the end of the epilogue. It is no less than chilling. I have only recently discovered the writing of Claire Allan, but I am fast becoming a very big fan.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this wonderful ARC.

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Great book will be reading other books by this author.
Will also recommend this book to others. Was hooked on this book
Great read! 5***

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This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! I read this book in one night. Claire Allan you are getting better with every book! Can't wait to the next one!

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This book is amazing !! Claire Allan has outdone herself wth her third thriller “Forget Me Not”. I was hooked from the very first page and had to keep reading until I found out who did it. I would never have expected how it turned out. The way the characters were portrayed, you almost felt like you knew them. This makes you very invested in their lives and what was happening to them. I will definitely be reading more of Claire’s novels and I advise you to do the same!!

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This book was an okay read, there were a few slight twists but overall the storyline didn’t seem to make all that much sense, and was quite unrealistic in parts.

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I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

None of this made any sense to me. The characters weren’t really likable even before the bullying is revealed. The ending is a flash-flood where three non-evil minor characters are revealed to be the same evil person in a way that makes no sense based on the previous storyline and only serves to end the book.
Just no.

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Elizabeth is out walking her dog on a sweltering summer day when she stumbles over, Claire, a woman bleeding out after being repeatedly stabbed. Elizabeth gets there just as Claire breathes her last, whispering a few words just before she dies. Elizabeth may not have wanted to get involved, but now she is, and if she doesn’t act quickly,there may be more victims, even closer to home. Allan’s book provides a good solid suspenseful read

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