Georgina Whitmore is still not married and the one man she wanted to marry refused the proposal set by their parents. Simon Fancourt could never stand up to his father's wants in life. Having left at a young age for the new America, he swore he'd never cross that sea back home but wife was murdered and the trail is leading back to his home country. When he returns, he finds many things have changed and even though his father has passed, his grip is still steadfast on Simon's life. He finds out that new stipulations have been put into place and if he does not abide, he will lose everything for himself and his mother. Georgina can hardly believe that Simon is back and yet once again she has been put in this predicament of marriage to him, but why does he seem to hate her so. She has only always loved him and has always held out hope for him. Simon can hardly think about marriage, his wife just died! But as Simon races against time to find out the truth of who was sent to murder his wife and the scandal that involves, he must face the truth of his mother losing everything because of his decision. Can he love again? Could he even allow another woman into his life and his kid's lives? It seems Georgina is always the one there when he is in need or trust of another. Will the two of them be able to face the past as well as the future, and together? Thank you to the author for the complementary novel and to Barbour books for the offer to read this one. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

4.5 stars

Never Forgotten is a fast-paced read that grabs you right from the first page and delivers on both suspense and romance!

I finished this book in two days (and only because I had to put it down for work and sleep 😁). So many mysterious twists and turns in the story. And secrets—so many secrets! Linder did a great job weaving it all together in a way that kept me turning the pages as quick as I could to find out what happened next.

The character development was top-notch and the hurts Georgina and Simon (and Simon’s children) carry are so relatable and raw. The story doesn’t shy away from trauma and tragedy, but Linder handles it with threads of hope and redemption. And a very satisfying, swoony ending—made even more so because there are moments I wasn’t sure the characters would ever get there!

A great book I would recommend to all readers who enjoy romantic suspense, Regency settings, and themes of faith, redemption, and hope.

Woah! The author did an amazing job of grabbing my attention on the first page and not letting go of it until the end of the book.
There were so many twists and turns. So much suspense, action, danger, and some sweet romance. I was constantly guessing what would happen next.
I loved this book!
This is the second book I have read by this author and I definitely want to read more! She writes in such a captivating way. I am able to feel alongside her characters and picture everything so vividly.
I am excited to continue reading more by her!
*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts expressed are strictly my own*

Another haunting story by Hannah Linder, that follows Georgina Whitmore and her unrequited love for Simon Fancourt. Twelve years earlier, Georgina and Simon were to wed, an arrangement by their fathers. Yet Simon disappeared, only to return after the horrific death of his wife, Ruth. Returning to his family estate with his two young children, he discovers that his late father’s will requires him to still marry Georgina. Whilst Georgina has never stopped loving Simon, she denies his proposal of marriage as she would rather lose him again than have his indifference. When Simon’s life is threatened, Georgina risks her life and reputation to protect him and his children, only to find herself drawn into the danger. For Simon, Georgina is not the person that he had always believed her to be.
The elegance to this story is apparent from all the thought-provoking quotes that I highlighted as I read. The mixture of mystery with this love story, held me captivated, whilst the suspense had me racing to finish. Whilst both characters had faced tragedy, I loved seeing them drawn to each other. I also found the secondary characters quite fascinating. Linder has cleverly interwoven each character into the plot, such that they are an essential component, yet did not overtake those of Simon and Georgina. The character of Oswald would be one that I would like to see reappear in another book. An amazing read!
This book I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Never Forgotten is a page turning gothic romance set in England and in America during the early 1800s. I absolutely loved the story. The characters are well developed and the children, John and Mercy stole my heart. Simon Fancourt is a man on a mission of revenge, but also a man who loves with all his being. Miss Whitmore with an unrequited love from her teenage years still loves Simon. With mysteries to be solved, and love to be kindled, this book is a 5 star read for me.
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher, and this is my honest opinion.

Never Forgotten is full of drama and intrigue. I was kept guessing until the end as far as who the villain could be. The story started off with a suspenseful scene, followed by a while of Simon traveling back to England and setting up the story there, but once the suspense started back up, with him closing in on the bad guys, it didn't let up, and I found myself turning pages late into the night. I was glad Simon and Georgina ended up together. Both characters had a good arc, and ended up learning and growing throughout the story.

Romantic suspense set in the Regency Era is Hannah Linder's specialty, and Never Forgotten is a wonderful example of her expertise in this genre. Not only does the story build sympathy for Simon Faircourt and his children for the loss of his wife and their mother, and for Georgina Whitmore and her many losses, but also for Alexander Oswald even when it isn't clear if he is a good guy or a bad guy, something that is not soon revealed. There are several key questions that arise in this story, and the pursuit of an answer will become the reader's passion as Linder tosses one surprise after another at them.

I highly recommend Never Forgotten and am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Powerful story! The story not only has a love story, but it has so many secrets that must come out. The characters face themselves, both positives and negatives, and grow from their experiences. Such a powerful, feel good story...

All he wanted was justice. All she wanted was his heart.

Hannah Linder has done it again! I thoroughly enjoyed this regency romantic suspense novel! I was hooked until the very end with all the mystery and thrills. I love the complexity of her characters. They aren’t perfect. They make mistakes. They stumble through what life has dealt them, but you can’t help but cheer them on. Simon’s humanity intrigued me, and his foolishness made me want to know how his story was going to end. I wanted to join in with shouting, “Quit being a fool!!!” When he finally does come to his senses, I couldn’t help but smile and give this work of art all the stars!!!

Hauntingly beautiful and emotional.

This is my first Hannah Linder book as well as my first mystery/gothic romance but now I’ll be searching for more.

The pampered life he has grown up in stifles him. Simon has to escape. He wants freedom, but his freedom cost him and many others. Now he wants revenge.

Georgina is loving, kind, and loyal with a quiet strength and shy disposition that Simon assumes means she’s shallow and silly.

Both Simon and Georgina had no idea the tragedies that laid ahead for both of them when Simon abandoned everything he knew for life in America.

With every new discovery, Simon falls deeper into danger, a danger that is determined to harm him and everyone around him.

Love, loss, betrayal, revenge. Gripping and heart-wrenching. Layers upon layers of mystery and intrigue that kept me turning the pages of this beautifully written and emotional story.

Thank you to Hannah Linder and NetGalley for the copy. All opinions are my own.

This was an extremely intense and chilling regency mystery and love story. It had so much drama, action, intrigue, accidents, murders, devious plots, mystery, kidnapping, a fire, and so much more interesting excitement, and shocking plot twists kept me entertained and engaged. I enjoyed that a relationship that at one time was never given a chance became a beautiful love that was made strong due to everything they went through to find it. I highly recommend reading!

This book was chock-full of chilling twists and turns that kept me up until midnight because I just could not put it down!

I connected a lot with Georgiana but not as much with Simon. My heart broke for both of them though 💔 The children were darlings, and the dynamics between everyone was amazing 😍

So many themes hit home, and the author handled them like an expert. Hannah Linder truly is a master in her craft! No author writes better Gothic Regency than her 🥰

"In a world where everything seemed threatening, she was earnest, kind, light, beautiful, true."

Georgina has never forgotten Simon, the man she was supposed to marry, even after he ran away to America, seeking a life away from the father who has planned his future. Simon’s wife is murdered, and he returns to England with his two young children to find his father is dead and a stipulation in the will that he must marry Georgina or give up his inheritance.

Hannah Linder weaves a story that keeps the reader guessing with those signature “I didn’t see that coming” moments. The slow burn love story is satisfying and sweet.

I received a review copy of the book from the publisher through Netgalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Gothic drama fills the pages of this Regency story that has scenes in 1813 America and progresses to England as Simon Fancourt returns to his family estate. Misconceptions are the rule rather than the exception but stubbornness further complicates the relationship of Simon and Georgina Whitmore who were promised in marriage through a decision made by their parents.
This author gives us a complex story with many villainous characters and some who only later show their true colors. Ms. Linder kept me guessing at the resolution, which did not turn out the way I supposed. The tension was palpable and it certainly kept me turning pages.
With a slight faith thread and a perplexing romance, this story had a dramatic atmosphere of intrigue and mystery.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Review Crew and NetGalley, I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*

If you’re looking for your next gothic mystery, look no further than Hannah Linder’s newest novel, Never Forgotten.

Years after Simon Fancourt leaves England society, his family, and his fiancé to start a new life in America, he is forced to return when released British prisoners break into his cabin and kill his wife. Determined to see that justice is carried out and those responsible for releasing the prisoners are condemned, Simon travels back to England to find that many things have changed - and some remain the same. Throughout his own perilous adventure, Simon must work with and learn to trust his ex-fiancé, Georgina, who is attempting to unravel a mystery of her own. Can they survive mortal danger, forgive past sins and move forward together?

If you love books with layers of mystery or, like me, enjoy Abigail Wilson’s spooky regency romances, you’ll find that you’ll also enjoy this novel by Linder. I had a hard time putting it down and loved that the story was so unpredictable in many ways. There was a little more death in this book than I’m used to reading about, but most of it was not gory or described in a lot of detail, which I appreciated. Linder definitely has a talent for story telling, attention-catching mysteries, and heart-warming romance, and this has been one of my favorite stories that I’ve read this year.

I received a lot of this book from the publisher. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.

I love poetic writing and Hannah Linder has perfected it.👏🏼 Never Forgotten was a poetic regency experience and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!

This book had an unrequited love, second-chance romance that wrecked my heart a little before putting it back together. My heart broke for Georgina. I loved her character! My heart broke for Simon too. While it took me a little longer to truly love his character, I ended up loving his character as well. And his children were precious and broke my heart even more.🥺

This book had all the mystery, suspense, and plot twist one could want from a regency novel. It was definitely gripping as I couldn’t put it down and felt like I was there with the characters, feeling all the emotions along with them. It would make a perfect read for a cozy, autumn evening.😍
There were a few gory, violent parts but thankfully they were brief.

In conclusion, Never Forgotten was perfectly emotional, poetic, atmospheric, and regency. If you love books that give Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austen vibes, I think you’ll love this book!

*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions are my own.

I adored this one! Such a stunning book! This one was more than a romance-this one was a murder mystery with suspense and action! I could not stop reading. The romance in this book was beautiful and clean! I loved it so much! Give this one a try! Thank you Barbour Books for my early copy!!

Georgina Whitmore and Simon Fancourt have a complicated relationship. Georgina's father demanded that she marry Simon. However, he disappears for twelve years and then arrives back in England with two children and no wife! Although she loves Simon, she fights against her father's wishes to marry him. There is lots of danger happening throughout the book as well as a marriage proposal and the desire to protect themselves and others. I enjoyed the book and had to keep reading whereas I should have been doing something else.

I received a complimentary digital copy from Barbour Publishing and Net Galley and was under no obligation to post a positive review.

I am a big fan of Hannah Linder. Her books are very interesting and full of suspenses. This one was no surprise. I liked the storyline, the plot and the characters. One thing I really appreciate about Ms. Linder’s book is that it shows grief and happiness side by side. There is no hiding the mishaps that happens. It is not a typical romance book but the feelings are so so so great.

{Thank you to @netgalley and to @barbourbooks for my gifted e-copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.}

“We are all vulnerable, more often than not, Mr. Fancourt. Love does not prey on vulnerability but emboldens it.”

I love a classic gothic mystery, and this gothic Regency-era mystery with Christian themes was just the ticket!

This was my first book by Hannah Linder and it surely won’t be the last. The writing of this novel was beautiful, and the suspense was everything I wanted. I loved Georgina and Simon. And of course Simon’s children pulled on every last heartstring.

This book is full of tragedy but also beauty. Well done.

Definitely recommend!

Note: I would recommend looking up a list of trigger warnings for this title if you are a sensitive reader.