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When a road detour leads Juliet to Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, and straight into Tallulah’s life, the two women soon discover there’s magic in between the pages of where you’ve been and where you still need to go. And that happiness, even when lost, can always be found again.

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This book was super cute. It talked a lot about books, AND cats. That's the best combo there is.

It was downright hokey at times, and utterly, predictable, but I'd still recommend it. Be prepared to fall in love.

Thanks to Netgalley, and the publisher, for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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I loved how the library in this town worked with the cat and memories. The plot of the book is cute and engaging. I really enjoyed reading it.

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I think I’m in the minority in reviewing this book. I’m just too much of a realist when it comes to reviewing a book that fits the magical realism genre. Overall, I enjoyed the writing, but I just thought the storyline was a little too cheesy and hard to believe.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I received a free copy of, The Forget-Me-Not Library, by Heather Webber, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive after being struck by lightening. Juliet decides to go on vacation by herself. Tallulah Bell is raising two kids by herself, after her husband left her. I wish this town was real, im sure a lot of people could be healed there. I could feel Juliet's emotions, and I felt for her. I really loved the characters, Tallulah, Juliet, Katy, Callum, and many more. This is a great read.

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Everything Heather Webber writes, I absolutely love. This was no exception! Juliet finds herself broken down and stuck in the quirky town of Forget-Me-Not. She’s recovering from being struck by lightning and a loss of her grandfather and all of her memories. With a cast of perfect small-town characters and the magic that winds itself through her life, Juliet learns to heal and truly live. With a lot of cozy and a few touches of romance, this book leaves you with a warm glow. HIGHLY recommend!

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While retracing a road trip her grandfather took during his youth, Juliet's car breaks down in the town of Forget-Me-Not. Juliet quickly finds herself very much at home with the townsfolk and begins to heal. A lovely read.

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So thankful circumstances led me 'home' to this book. Such a beautiful story about love, family, and healing... all of which I didn't realize I also needed, delivered in dosages as I worked my way through each chapter until the very end. My biggest takeaway is to always follow your heart as it will always lead you home! ❤️ I love when books touches a part of your soul resulting in you never being the same - I will always carry a part of this story with me from now on. Thanks #NetGalley.

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All of Heather Webber’s books are such sweet stories and this one was no different. I loved the folklore of the town of forget me not. If you’re looking for a feel good read check this one out!
Thank you to Net Galley, and St. Martin’s Press for letting me read this title!

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The Forget-Me-Not Library was a sweet story of two different women and the paths each took to find themselves and happiness. It was cute and the town of Forget-Me-Not was a lovely town with lovely people. However, the story seemed to drag and the writing style wasn't my favorite. Heather Webber had some beautiful scene and story setting, but the whole story just seemed too Hallmarkish for me.

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I knew I had to read this book the second I saw the cover. And in this case the beautiful and cozy cover art absolutely matched the story on the inside.
Months after a life altering accident Juliet is trying to figure out who she is again. While recreating the road trip her beloved grandfather took in his twenties. After being forced to take a long detour her car breaks down in a little town called Forget Me Not. But this town is special, it calls to people who are hurting and in need of some healing. Tallulah has recently moved back to Forget Me Not following her divorce. Trying to raise her two daughters, while acclimating to her new job is a lot to juggle. When a stranger breaks down in front of her house the town lore says she and her family are the ones meant to help the newcomer heal themselves.
A little bit of magic, a lot of love and caring, and one very special library cat, make @booksbyheather book an absolute treat. Look for #theforgetmenotlibrary November 4 2025. Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for letting me be a reviewer for this book.
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Forget-Me-Not is a town where people know and take care of each other. And the library is the at the heart of the town. People who visit the town are drawn to it by some magical force because they are in need of some kind of human connection. The magical element is not overdone (the library cat who recommends books by knocking them off the shelves is pure fun). The story is a reminder to believe in the power of human connection and love,

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This was such a cozy, heartwarming read with just the right sprinkle of realistic magic. Juliet survived a freak lightning strike which killed her grandfather and feels like she’s lost a piece of herself. On a solo road trip searching for meaning in her life, her car breaks down in the small town in Alabama. Tallulah is a newly single mom with two young daughters, has moved back in with her grandfather after her marriage falls apart. When Juliet and Tallulah cross paths, they form a bond that changes both of their lives.

Like Webber's other books, this one has a dash of magical realism. The town itself is like a warm hug—with quirky characters, a library cat with special powers, and magical appeal that doesn’t feel over-the-top. The story is filled with friendship, second chances, and found family.

If you want something calm and uplifting to curl up with, this is the book. Perfect for fans of gentle magic and stories about unexpected new beginnings.

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Heather Webber has once again woven pure magic into the pages of her newest novel, The Forget‑Me‑Not Library. From the very first chapter, I found myself transported to the enchanting southern town of Forget‑Me‑Not—a place so vividly described that I could almost feel the warm breeze and hear the laughter spilling out of front porches.

At the heart of the story is a grieving, broken woman who, after a detour off the main highway, stumbles into this small town. Was it merely a happy accident that led her here, or something far more magical pulling her toward the healing she so desperately needs?

The town itself is a character is full of kindhearted souls and brimming with southern charm and hospitality. Sprinkled throughout are bits of folklore, unexpected humor, and moments that make you feel as though the town itself is gently guiding both the protagonist and the reader toward healing.

With twists and turns that keep you guessing, and a conclusion that delivers surprises and heart‑tugging emotions, The Forget‑Me‑Not Library is a story that leaves you warm, comforted, and deeply moved.

Heather Webber has given us yet another enchanting tale; one where the characters feel like old friends and the town feels like home. Forget‑Me‑Not isn’t just a setting; it’s a place you’ll wish you could visit yourself… a place that reminds us all that sometimes, the road to healing isn’t a straight line, but a little bit of magical fate.

A beautifully written, heart‑healing story you won’t soon forget!

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Thank you to NetGalley, Heather Webber and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber in advance of the release. A truly magical experience!

After a freak accident, Juliet Nightingale decides to take a road trip, looking to discover her future and make sense of her past. Following a detour when her car breaks down and in need of repair in the magical town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. Her path crosses with many of the quirky characters who reside in town. Soon Juliet feels part of the community, almost like home.

This is a sweet, satisfying read that I have come to expect from Heather Webber. If you are looking for a heartwarming, magical, found-family book, this one is just right. It’s a lovely and visually comfortable town filled with quirky, kind characters you will love.

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Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive. Months after a freak accident involving lightning, she’s fully recovered but is left feeling that something is missing from her life. Something big. Impulsively, she decides to take a solo summer road trip, hoping that the journey will lead her down a path that will help her discover exactly what it is that she’s searching for.

Newly-single mom Tallulah Byrd Mayfield is hanging by a thread after her neat, tidy world was completely undone when her husband decided that their marriage was over. In the aftermath of the breakup, she and her two daughters move in with her eighty-year-old grandfather. Tallulah starts a new job at the Forget-Me-Not Library, where old, treasured memories can be found within the books—and where Lu must learn to adapt to the many changes thrown her way.

When a road detour leads Juliet to Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, and straight into Tallulah’s life, the two women soon discover there’s magic in between the pages of where you’ve been and where you still need to go. And that happiness, even when lost, can always be found again.

This is my 6th book by Heather Webber. While I enjoyed it, it is not my favorite, but it still had the classic cozy warmth and touch of magic 🐱 that all of Ms. Webber's books have! I find it impossible to read her work and not feel uplifted and hopeful at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Heather Webber and St. Martin's Press for this digital advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
Expected publication November 4, 2025

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What a nice book! Welcome to the town of Forget-Me-Not, where emotional healing can be found. When Juliet develops car trouble while traveling she makes her way into the little town, her car belching smoke. The townspeople know what kind of help she needs from the color of the smoke and welcome her to help the healing begins.
This book includes a lovely cast of characters that you will love. The story is good, if a little predictable. But this is a book that you will enjoy! Recommended.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

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This book was cozy, calming, and sprinkled with just the right amount of magic.

Juliet and Tallulah’s stories come together in the most unexpected way, thanks to a road detour and a little library that seems to have a bit of quiet magic tucked between its shelves. Deckle the cat completely stole my heart, and the town felt like the kind of place you’d want to wander into and stay a while.

It’s about second chances, healing old wounds, and finding connection where you least expect it. By the end, I felt lighter — like I’d been reminded that good things can still find you, even if you’ve stopped looking.

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Heather Webber, and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC. This story made my heart smile. 💙📚

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Heather Webber has done it again. Another book that is sweet and cozy with a whole lotta heart. Tallulah and Juliet are both in need of healing and love of friends and family. The town of Forget-Me-Not offers that in spades! The townfolk are just the loveliest side characters, who want nothing but the best for their community and those who find the town and are in need of its special magic. I loved getting lost and found in the pages of this book. This book is perfect for readers who want a cozy read with a dash of magic for the troubles of the real world!

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I really enjoyed this book. It was such a comforting read, with found family, a small town that was everything you'd want in a small town, and romance. I loved the characters, the library, and Deckle the cat. It was heartwarming and magical, and I had a great time reading it.

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