Bethanne, a young Amish woman, and her English cousin, Candace -- along with several other family members and friends -- are well-developed characters that keep interest level high in the story. Just as Bethanne has begun to heal after tragic events from several years ago, Candace begins to face trauma of her own. The fears and triumphs they both face, along with the romantic stories that develop alongside the trauma and suspense, make for a very engaging read.
I highly recommend Unforgotten to fans of great Amish/romantic suspense. Thanks to Revell Reads for providing a copy of the book. I was happy to share my own thoughts in this review.
Even though Bethanne Hostetler has found some peace seven years after an attempted assault and the accidental death of Peter Miller, she is still haunted by the memory. When her Englisher cousin, Candace--who has just been crowned Miss Crittenden County--reveals that she has a stalker, all of Bethanne's old fears come rushing back.
Jay Byler had once been Peter's best friend, and the fact that he did not protect Bethanne that fateful night has haunted him ever since. To make matters worse, she continues to avoid him--even as he continues to love her. Jay can only hope and pray that one day Bethanne will see the person he is today and not the boy he used to be.As Candace's stalker becomes bolder, Officer Ryan Mulany becomes her escort to various events. He knows he should only think of Candace as a job, but the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to maintain professional distance. And when everyone's worst fears are realized, all four must work together to prevent another tragedy before time runs out and another innocent person is hurt.
From New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray comes this emotionally taut story of learning to forgive, trust, and love despite the pain of the past.
