4.5 stars. I have read other books by this author and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was no exception. Full of twists and turns it certainly kept me guessing. Highly recommend this book.

This book just pulls you in from the first page to the last I was totally hooked. A murder of a young woman but how does this connect to a suicide a couple of years previously. This book is full of suspense and twists and turns. Will be reading more books by Claire Allan. This book felt fresh and definitely gripping. I read it in one sitting not one to put down 💜💜💜

I raced through this fast moving thriller. Intriguing twists kept me hooked. It’s well written and the characters well developed. I did not like some of them but that was probably the point as some of their actions were questionable. I did guess the end but that didn’t spoil it. Definitely worth the read.
Rachel, Clare and Julie were a tight knit group at school and now mother’s themselves remain close friends. Clare is tragically and mysteriously murdered, her body is found by Elizabeth whilst walking her dog. Rachel, Julie and Elizabeth all receive some flowers with a cryptic note attached and it becomes clear that they are all connected in some way to Clare’s death.

As A regular reader of this genre the twist in the tale, that is so often promised , tends to disappoint. Not so in this book !
I was sure I’d sussed out the ending , but was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of the story.
I found the book flowed really well and was at times hard to put down.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Forget Me Not to other readers, and will be looking out for Claire Allan’s previous books.
My thanks to Avon Bks and Netgalley for the copy to review

After reading her last two books which kept me thoroughly entertained and five star reads, I was expecting more of the same. I am really glad to say this author has done it again. ANOTHER PAGE turner.
The narrative is divided between two women Elizabeth a former nurse now retired and Rachel a teacher. I read this book in one sitting I HAD TO KNOW!!!!
Insights into a broken marriage, so many secrets and lies, a very grisly murder and how actions have consequences. A fantastic psychological thriller which in places had me sat on the edge of my seat and holding my breath and tapping my kindle faster and faster. I did not want this book to end. Beautifully written and all the main characters are believable and well fleshed out. Definitely an author who is on my MUST READ list. An easy five stars and so Highly Recommended.
I would like to thank the author, Avon Books UK and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

Forget me not by Clare Allan is the first book by the author and it won’t be my last.
It’s one of the hottest days of the year and Elizabeth O’Loughlin is walking her dog Izzy, when she comes across a woman covered in blood after a horrific attack and just before she dies, she whispers ‘warn them’. Elizabeth is in shock and finds it hard to come to terms to what happened as she, still blames herself for her daughters’ suicide two years previously. She lives alone, on a run-down farm after her death of her husband.
When the friends of the woman find out she is dead. they are mortified and seem afraid that they maybe next as they receive Forget me not flowers with weird notes left. Like ones left next to dying woman Clare. The story also tells us of Rachel Walker, one of the friends of Clare who died. She is in a loveless marriage with a new baby but has a lover who she met through her creative writing class.
Wooo hoo I liked this. Clare Allan is a new author for me. I will be definitely looking at her other books. Written with two perspectives Rachel and Elizabeth we learn about both their backgrounds and how they are both connected. This is an unputdownable thriller, with more twists and turns than a roller-coaster that kept me guessing to the end. I liked it’s tense and clever plot.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon for a copy of this book.

This was an ok story. Rachel's friend Clare has been brutally murdered and she and their other friend Julie are devastated. Things take a further turn for the worse when they realise that the killer may be targeting them too and it is connected to their schooldays. The plot tried very hard to be suspenseful but it was fairly obvious what was going to happen and quite formulaic at times. I also didn't like the main character Rachel as she was quite self centred. The other character, Elizabeth, was a bit stereotyped as confused old lady which annoyed me. I feel that the author has a lot of potential and good ideas so I would try another one of her books in the future.

What. A . Book!! I loved this 😍 The characters were all intriguing and brought excitement to the story. I loved Elizabeth, a feisty old lady who wants to do the right thing....she is adorable. I tried so hard to guess who the killer was and Claire leads you various ways to guess and mislead and I was sure I had it all worked out - then it was too obvious so I was wrong!! But although the ending wasn't a huge shock, the way it played out and the very ending was awesome 😱 It was definitely up there for me as one of my favourites this year so far....buy this book guys!!! You won't be disappointed.

I was quite excited when I saw that there was a new Claire Allan book coming out. This is her third thriller novel and having enjoyed the first two, I was hoping that there would be more of the same with this one. I am pleased to report, that I wasn't disappointed.
This time, the story is told from two points of view. Elizabeth, an older woman who finds a younger woman dying after being brutally attacked and Rachel, one of the dead woman's best friends. As the story progresses it becomes clear that both of these women have problems that are brought to the surface by this brutal murder and might even be threatened by whoever has committed this crime themselves.
This is an exciting read and one that it's quite easy to get through quite quickly. I found that I wanted to know what was happening and where the story was going to go, so I couldn't really put it down. There are a few twists and turns and although I had figured out who was behind it all before the end of the book, that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying this read.
If you enjoy exciting, edge of your seat reads, then I think that you will enjoy Forget Me Not. I'll certainly be reading any future books that Claire Allan reads, having really enjoyed this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review and feedback. This is a really good "whodunnit" which has you guessing from the start. I really enjoyed the alternating viewpoints from the two main characters. I was trying to figure it out from the beginning and believed I had it all worked out but the end was very cleverly done. It also looked at aspects of people's behaviors and the consequences of our actions which added to the overall depth of the story.

Elizabeth is out on an early morning walk when she comes across Claire. Claire has been attacked and is moments away from death. Not wanting to leave her, Elizabeth holds her hand and hears Claire's final words. These words link both women to the past and also puts some other unsuspecting women in danger.
I really enjoyed this book and it's red herrings which totally lead you up the garden path. From early on I had my idea of who is behind the main plot, which I won't mention due to spoilers. However, I still enjoyed the story, which picks up pace the more that you read. Another good read from this author.

I've read a couple Claire Allan books but Forget Me Not is definitely her best one so far. It's an unputdownable read. I couldn't read quickly enough at the end. I was terrified for Rachel and felt her fear and my heart ached for Elizabeth. I love books that give the characters a chapter each. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.

Another cracking read by Claire Allan. I’ve read all of her books and this is probably my favourite. The plot is a little predictable at parts, however there’s plenty of twists and turns to keep you entertained.
An enjoyable read that is definitely worthy of 4 stars.

This was an interesting thriller where a body is found by a former nurse, she tries to save the woman but it is just too late. Shortly after weird notes show up to not only her but the two friends of the murdered woman. It seems that they are all connected but not sure why. Each woman seems to have secrets or sad histories. When threats keep coming it becomes a race to find the killer before it is too late. This book kept me interested throughout with some twists and turns at the end.

This is third thriller by the author and they keep getting better. The story telling is fabulous and the author keeps you guessing until the last as to how it will all end.

The story hold a spotlight on how your past behaviour can effect your future and what you see as innocent fun isn't always the case for everyone involved. It also shows that you don't always know your friends as well as you think or we are all able to turn a blind eye when we want to.

I can't wait for the next book!

Elizabeth is walking her dog when she happens upon a woman dying from horrific injuries. Before she dies, she manages to whisper something to Elizabeth, something she passes on to the police that come. The incident shocks Elizabeth as the woman reminded her of her own child who she lost and she struggles to cope in the aftermath. Then there's another death that appears related to the first which also causes some to fear for their own lives. Meanwhile, the police are struggling to find leads that will assist them to catch the killer before the body count rises further.
The story is told from two POVs; Rachel, a friend of the first victim, and Elizabeth. Where I took to Elizabeth from the off, pretty much, I didn't really ever click with Rachel which, in turn, made it hard for me to fully immerse myself into the book. It's one thing to not get on with a character but when that character is "telling" most of the story, it's a bit hard to get round that. I'd love to expand further with my issues with Rachel but spoilers prevent me from going into detail.
It was a bit of a slow burner for me. There's a bit of build up and scene setting to be found and then the story kicks in proper and you get the usual things you'd expect from a book of this genre. Secrets, lies, duplicitous behaviour, misdirection, and the odd dead end - about face. Some of which was obvious, some subtle and quite a bit I didn't see coming. So, although I thought I had it all pegged out, I never really got hold of the big picture until just before the end.
All in all, a satisfying read that I have no hesitation in recommending. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

A very interesting read . Twists and turns to keep you engrossed. Wondering which way the author is going to take it. Nice and easy to read. Flows well. Enjoyable to read

I like the writing very much! It flowed well and wasn’t excessive in detail (my style). The characters are fleshed out well, though not completely likable.

There were twist and surprises. I did manage to guess the killer before the end but I was still invested to see this through.

I didn’t realize that there was a connection between the narrators so that was good for me. I found Elizabeth the more likable, interesting character. I enjoyed her sections the most.

This was entertaining and I would read more by this author.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Avon Books UK for a copy in exchange for a review.

I am one of those readers who appreciate a dramatic opening chapter, one that offers the reader a hint of what is to come and Forget Me Not by Claire Allan certainly delivered, what an opening! ‘I disappeared on a Tuesday afternoon. I was there one minute and the next I was gone. They’ve never found my body’ which immediately sent shivers down my spine. Forget Me Not is a stand-alone killer thriller, which offers misdirection, suspense and an enticing plot.

Elizabeth O’Loughlin, whilst out walking her dog, comes across Clare, a victim of a horrific knife attack. Clare dies minutes later, but not before whispering her haunting last words to Elizabeth ‘warn them’ warn who? And why? Were the questions constantly going through my head. Elizabeth and Claire’s friend Rachel are initially linked by the horrific murder, but it soon becomes clear there is a deeper connection between these two women, which gradually comes to light during the police investigation. Forget Me Knot is told from both Elizabeth’s and Rachel’s point of view, moving effortlessly between the two.



Claire Allan puts Elizabeth through the emotional wringer, you can’t help feeling some empathy for this poor lady, things go from bad to her worse nightmare in the space of a few chapters! Unfortunately, I really did not like Rachel, she had many traits I found unlikeable and irritating, so I found myself struggling to summon up any sympathy for her plight, but never the less this did not spoil my enjoyment of this read. There aren’t a huge list of suspects in Forget Me Not, so about the halfway mark I was feeling very smug thinking I had worked out the “who” before the big reveal, but then the author threw a curveball that was worthy of a “OMFG, I never seen that coming” moment! Never fear though it’s not one of those twists that unbelievable or placed there just to shock the reader, the clues were there, but the author skilfully manipulates the reader to look elsewhere.

As the author weaves a tale of revenge, deceit and deadly secrets a growing sense of unease washed over me, which stayed with me all the way to the nail biting conclusion. Forget Me Not is definitely a book I would recommend to those looking for a suspense filled read, it’s cleverly put together and ultimately gripping.

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Claire Allan certainly knows how to keep you guessing while reading her books. Elizabeth had been out walking her dog when she found a woman dying from her horrific injuries. I don't want to say much more about this story as I don't want to spoil it. The story is told mainly from Rachel and Elizabeth's point of view. The tension builds from the turn of the first page. It's action packed and full of twists. This is a fast paced, well written and suspenseful read. I quickly added Claire Allan to my favourite author list after reading Her Name Was Rose. I do recommend this book.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and the author Claire Allan for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.