Stacy Willingham does it again with this riveting and fast-paced Southern thriller! This book is the perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and atmospheric tension that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and just like her other books, I could not put it down!

22 years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared. Even though a man was arrested and the case was quickly closed, Claire hasn’t been able to return home due to the painful memories. She moved to the city and has tried to forget her traumatic past by immersing herself in her investigating journaling, until one day she receives a call from her father that forces her to return home.
Realizing that she can’t spend the summer in her childhood home with her estranged mother, she accepts a seasonal job at Galloway Farms, a vineyard in coastal South Carolina not far from where she grew up. Soon after settling in, she finds a an old diary written by one of the owners. What seems to be a love story at first turns into something more sinister, and Claire starts to think that her sister’s disappearance may somehow be tied to the vineyard and the people that own it.
Galloway was supposed to be an escape and a place to help her move forward, but it will have Claire facing the past that she’s been trying to put behind her…

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review. .

This is my favorite Stacy Willingham book yet! The summer and southern vibes were strong. The first half was a little slow, but by the second half I couldn't stop reading! If you're looking for a twisty summer read, this is for you! It comes out August 26, 2025, and I couldn't imagine a better time to read! If you're a fan of her other books, you're going to love this one!
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for an ARC in exchange for my review!

So excited for the opportunity to read Forget Me Not. I loved it. Full of family secrets and suspense. I thought I knew where the book was going but I am happy to say I was wrong. Another great novel by Stacy Willingham.

5 stars 💫 I lost sleep over this book!! I could not put this down. I loved the way I felt invested in the plot and characters. I just loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another exceptional thriller by Stacy Willingham. I could NOT put this down, I even stayed up past my bedtime to finish it. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Press for an eARC of one of my most anticipated thrillers of 2025. Here is my honest review.

Forget Me Not is the story of two sisters, Claire and Natalie. One night the older sister, Natalie, climbs out of her bedroom window and doesn't return. Natalie left behind more than questions in her absence.

Claire goes on to graduate school and moves away from home, never speaking of her missing sister to anyone.

When we first meet Claire, she works as a freelance investigative journalist, surrounding herself with cases similar to that of her sisters. A phone call from her dad summons Claire back home to help her estranged mother after a fall.

Upon entering her childhood home she is hit with the waves of memories of life before and after Natalie. Claire braces herself and sets foot into her sister's room for the first time in years. As she confronts the feelings of loss, she digs through Natalie's closet and drawers and finds a box containing memories from Natalie's last summer. Claire begins to see her sister in a new light.

Following her instincts, Claire begins work at nearby Galloway Farms, the place Natalie worked before her disappearance and presumed murder. She feels a closeness to her in this place. As Claire gets settled in the guest house, she makes a shocking discovery and her time there begins to become unsettling.

Putting piece by piece together, Claire suddenly realizes that events of the past are not what they seem and neither are her hosts.

I really enjoyed this story. It was creepy. It was compelling. I could not put it down. As with most thrillers, I tried to predict what was going to happen but was quickly blown away by plot twist after plot twist.

5 Stars.

I thought A Flicker in the Dark was my thriller/suspense Roman Empire… but HERE WE ARE. 😮‍💨🔥 This book is absolute perfection and my newest favorite from SW . From the moment Stacy posted that it was available on NetGalley, I sprinted to request it—AND got approved the same day! 🙌📩

Life has been crazy busy, so I was only able to read in little snippets… until last night. I hit that part (you’ll know when you get there 👀… Annie… cough cough…), and there was NO CHANCE I was putting it down. The sleep deprivation this morning? So. Freaking. Worth. It. 😵‍💫☕️

The web of suspense and manipulation woven throughout the story was fantastic! 👏 The slow, creeping realization of what’s really going on?? I had borderline CHILLS y’all. 😱 And let me just say… major cult vibes. The “family” built by certain characters who shall remain nameless (for spoiler reasons) was insane and had me questioning how do people go down this rabbit hole for real? I was on the EDGE of my seat, clicking pages on my Kindle like my life depended on it, needing to see how every single puzzle piece fit together. 🧩

This book solidifies Stacy Willingham as an auto-read author for me. 🔥📖💀 She is so incredibly talented! Heading over to Amazon now to pre-order this hardback to add to my SW collection! ✌🏼

'Forget Me Not' is another engrossing mystery novel from Stacy Willingham. Since her novel, 'A Flicker in the Dark', I've enjoyed Stacy's twisty story telling. Her novels are rich in details and background of the main characters, giving us a full look into the lives of her characters.

The novel is told in dual timeline. We have present day Claire, a woman who is still reeling from the disappearance of her sister in 2002 when they were both teens. Alternatively, we also have the story of Marcia, told from her diary, who in the 80's caught the attention of a charismatic older man that took her under his wing. Clues from Marcia's diary start catching Claire's attention and fuel her hope that she may one day solve the question of her sister's disappearance.

While some parts of the novel are easy to guess, Stacy Willingham still has a knack for catching me off guard in the last quarter of the novel with reveals that I never that I never saw coming, and 'Forget Me Not' does not disappoint in that area. While we get rich details of the backstory of both Claire and the enigmatic Marcia, all is not as it seems. I read the majority of this novel in one sitting. I was so engrossed in Marcia's story that I almost wanted to flip ahead in the novel to the chapters told from the viewpoint of her diary just to see what happens next. Readers who enjoy Stacy's previous novels will be fans of 'Forget Me Not' as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur books for providing me with an eARC of this story for me read and review.

Twisty, Tense, and Totally Unputdownable

Stacy Willingham, ma’am—how dare you steal my sleep and my sanity like that?

Forget Me Not had me hooked faster than you can say “unsolved crime.” From the first page, I was right there with Claire, white-knuckling my way through the South Carolina heat, gripping every clue like it was the last glass of muscadine wine on the vineyard.

This book is everything I want in a thriller: hauntingly atmospheric, deliciously slow-burning, and full of red herrings that had me questioning everyone. Claire’s descent into obsession felt so real, I had to remind myself to blink. And that diary? Let’s just say I’d have read it by flashlight under the covers if I could.

Willingham is the queen of the slow unravel—layering secrets, lies, and nostalgia with the precision of someone who knows exactly how to mess with your head. And just when I thought I had it all figured out…plot twist. Again. And again.

I recommend this book with my whole chest. To thriller lovers, to mystery addicts, to anyone who loves a story that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go—I insist you read this. Cancel your plans, pour a drink, and prepare to be consumed. This one is unforgettable in the best (and creepiest) way.

Forget Me Not left a mark I won’t be forgetting anytime soon! Perfection. No notes!

Stacy Willingham has done it again! This was so suspenseful and twisty! I couldn't get enough and read this in one sitting! I thought I had it figured out, but leave it to Willingham to throw us for loop!

4.5 stars
This book shook me to my core! I couldn’t put it down, but had to stop reading at night because it gave me the creeps. The eerie atmosphere had me on edge from start to finish, and I absolutely loved the premise. The twists kept me guessing, and the setting really brought everything to life in a way that added to the tension.

It was everything I hoped for and more—definitely a highly anticipated read for me in 2025 and it delivered. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for others to experience the same thrill.

A huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for providing me with an advance e-copy in exchange for my honest review.

Publish date: August 26, 2025

This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year so to get to read it early was such a treat! Books set in the low country are special. I can taste and feel the air while I’m reading them. Stacy Willingham has become one of my favorite authors. I love her style and this didn’t stray. It was a fast paced and intriguing thriller. Highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
Stacy you’ve done it again 🫡
I’ve read all of Stacy’s other books and man this one was such a good one! Along with all her other books, Stacy knows how to get you hooked, line, and sinker. I could not put this down! It was such a page turner. I will say there were times that it was a tad bit slow but you need that information for everything to make sense in the end. And dang! I could not have guessed the ending!

“Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist... until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew”

There were moments of fear, shock, sadness, and if you want to say peace, peace at the end; all wrapped up in a nice bow. You’ll be in for a ride reading the last half of this book. 👏

Thank you again NetGalley for letting me read this book before it comes out. (PLEASE go order this or get it in person on Aug. 26th!!)

I’m going to start by saying that I didn’t like the authors last book. And yet loved her previous ones, so I was a little hesitant to pick this one up fearing that this might be a case of a “not for me “ author.
Happy to report that I couldn’t put this one down.
They classified it as southern thriller but I’ve never heard that sub genre before so I’m re-classifying it as bat-shit-crazy. My fav type of thrillers 😂

It was dark. Creepy. And even if I thought a little predictable with a few twists, the storyline was tight enough that I couldn’t stop reading.

It was a win for me!

"I guess I'll start with my name, Marcia, because most days, my name feels like the only thing that's mine."

The story begins with journalist Claire Campbell, who is still reeling from her sister's mysterious disappearance and suspected murder from 20+ years ago. When she is passed up for a promotion at her job in New York, she decided to quit and try to be a freelance journalist.

Her father calls saying that her mother is injured and in need of care, so she makes her way back to her hometown, a small town.

While back at home with her mother, she discovers an old roll of film in her sister's room. The photographs led her to a farm her sister worked at shortly before she went missing. Claire investigates the farm and decides she needs to spend more time there, so she accepts a job as a farm hand. She is completely out of her depth, but she is confident she can do the job and do her research on the side.

At the Galloway farm, she meets Liam, the lead farmhand, Mitchell, the creepy owner and man with crazy knowledge of all the herbs and plants on the farm, and Marcia, a shell of a woman and Mitchell's wife.

She is invited to stay in the guest cabin where she uncovers Marcia's old diary and many, many disturbing secrets about the people and the crazy situations at the farm.

Although I thought the beginning of the book was slightly slow, it picks up and is full of suspense, thrill, and uncovered secrets. 4 1/2 stars for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press/Minotaur books for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love Stacy Willingham and this deep south thriller was so good it was hard to put down! Easily 5 stars for me. Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow! Stacy does it again - I always love her books, but this one was one of the best! Her writing is so descriptive and just sucks you into the story, I couldn't put this book down! I enjoyed the plot and the pace of the novel as well. While I could definitely see some twists coming, I definitely was left guessing and shocked watching everything unfold. Definitely recommend to all thriller fans!

This is a thriller I will be recommending to everyone who is on the hunt for something they can devour in a day or two. I was enthralled into the story very quickly and could never put it down until it was over, it was that gripping! This was on the fast track to a 5 star thriller (a hard feat to come by for me these days) but I felt like there were a few parts that could have been stronger twists, but all in all this could very well go down as a top thriller of 2025 for me! I've read all of Stacy's thrillers so far and this locked itself into the number 2 position right behind A Flicker in the Dark!

This book is absolutely AMAZING!! One of my very favorite books I’ve read recently 😍 Be sure to grab this masterpiece when it’s released on August 26th! S/O to @netgalley for the ARC! Such a whirlwind of nothing but twists & turns that leave you guessing until the very end 👏🏼🤯

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to Stacy Willingham, her publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC!

This is the third book I've read of Stacy's and this one had me in a complete chokehold - I could not put it down! The pacing was great; I really enjoyed the dual timelines in the story and getting to see the world through both Claire's and Marcia's eyes. As per usual, there's one twist right after another, and I'm constantly astounded by the intricate stories Stacy creates. Each of her books are different from one another and I find that refreshing. While I may figure one or two things out myself, I'm constantly on the edge of my seat, questioning my theories and what may happen next.

Her books are a must-read for mystery and thriller fans.

Lots of suspense. Small town & cult-y vibes. Complicated family dynamics.
Can't wait for the official release! 8.26.25.

I was given an opportunity to read and review this book before the release by the author and publishers. Thank you to them and NetGalley, here is my honest review.

Forget Me Not is a story about a woman, whose sister was murdered 22 years ago. Having the murderer arrested and convicted the case was closed. Upon going to work on a farm where her sister worked as a teenager she finds clues that do not add up to how the police said things went down.
Having read “All the Dangerous things” and “A Flicker in the Dark” I was very excited for this ARC. I was very captivated by this story but ended up very confused. I felt it was fast paced and thrilling but found it challenging to follow and rushed at the end. I felt that Natalie’s case was closed and Claire didn’t have any reason not to believe the case was closed and the correct person was arrested. I thought the story was going to be more towards helping Marcia than re-solving her sisters case. Claire did have dreams about her sister but I just didn’t feel the connection to go search for something. I found it very strange for her to just decide as a career journalist to want to work on this farm for the summer. I also really did not understand sheriffs DiNellos connection to the murders and why he helped Lily and Mitchell by framing Jeffrey Slater. I thought the book was ok overall but the plot holes for me were just too much to add together.