Although easily read as a standalone, 'Unforgotten' follows on the heels of 'Unforgiven'—continuing the painful issues of past protagonists and also acquainting us with an entire cast of new characters to root for.

Bethanne's fears from a past assault come rushing back when her beautiful non-Amish cousin, Candace, attracts a menacing stalker after winning the title of Miss Crittenden County. Both are sweet, innocent, and humble . . . undeserving of the blows life has brought them. Ms. Gray pens amazingly courageous, strong, realistic characters the reader can totally identify with—who fight to overcome fear, anxiety, and learning to trust again in the face of pain. Highly recommend!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Revell publishers via NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review.*

I read Shelley Shepard Gray's books a lot. This is a really good book.
I liked the relationship between Candace and BethAnn. They are cousins and it
didn't matter that one was Amish and one was English. They were there for each other.
I enjoyed the suspense and would highly recommend this book. Looking forward
to the next one.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster as Bethanne and Candace face their worst fears. Even though they will never forget, they must learn to forgive, or they will miss out on all the good things life still has to offer. It is a challenge to not let fear win no matter how bad things become. But with trust in God, it is possible to get through it.
This was a very hard book to put down. It is heart-pounding, fast-paced, and I finished in 24 hours. The story flowed well, although, as I am a very visual reader, some minor things tripped me up. For example, I would picture the characters already sitting, but then it said they sat down. I thought it was just me missing something, but it happened multiple times. It did not deter me, however. The characters are realistic, and the text carried me along to the very end. I appreciate an author that can tackle difficult subjects in a thoughtful way. I also liked that the ending was satisfying enough without tying everything up in a neat bow. Recovery takes time, but there is hope.
I was initially confused about whether or not this is a sequel to Unforgiven. These books are not promoted as a series, but I would definitely say they are. Unforgotten can easily be read as a stand-alone novel, although I highly recommend reading both. I appreciated the reappearance of familiar characters and learning a bit more about what happens to them. I would definitely welcome a third installment.
If you enjoy clean Amish fiction, a good mystery, or anything else by Shelley Shepard Gray, then you will not want to miss this one. It is now one of my favorites by this author.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book courtesy of Revell Publishing through Interviews & Reviews and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.