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Book Review: Forgotten by Catherine McKenzie & Giveaway (US/Canada)

October 16, 2012 by Darlene

If you had the chance to start over, would you?  Or would you just try to pick up the pieces of your life and move on?  Such is the dilemma facing Emma when she takes a trip to Africa to honor her mother’s dying wishes only to get trapped there by an earthquake. Upon finally returning home six months later she is stunned to find everything changed because of one very huge detail – she has been presumed dead.  In Forgotten, author Catherine McKenzie’s newest novel, she once again totally drew me into the lives of her characters.  I have been a fan of Catherine’s from her very first novel Spin, then Arranged, and now Forgotten.  She never disappoints me and always has me anxiously awaiting her next book.

Emma had everything she had ever wanted.  She was just about to become partner at the law firm she worked at when her mother passed.  Her mom had always dreamed of going to Africa but knowing she never would left a ticket for Emma to go.  Emma gives up a lot for this trip – her boyfriend and most importantly the partnership in her law firm but she wants to honor her mother.  Unfortunately for Emma she gets sick while there and then an earthquake hits leaving the area a disaster and with no communication to the outside world.  Being unable to contact anyone at home Emma stays with a couple she met there and ends up helping to build a school house. When she can finally get a plane back home she arrives only to find that everyone actually thinks she’s dead.

Emma had expected to come home and just slip right back into her old life but she finds that it’s anything but easy to do that.  It seems everyone has moved on including her boyfriend.  Even at the law firm her cases had been given to her enemy Sophie right along with her office and now she’s expected to start at the very bottom of the ladder again.  Well she’ll just have to take it – she loved her job and the firm… or did she?  Then there’s the boyfriend – Craig – they seemed to be the perfect couple and even Emma had thought Craig was the perfect boyfriend.  How could he move on so soon and even worse believe she was dead?  Should she fight to get him back?  Does she really want to?  Oh and let’s not forget the very gorgeous Dominic who just happened to sign a lease giving him her apartment.  Imagine her surprise upon learning that but he turns out to be a pretty decent guy and he is letting her stay on at the apartment until she can find something else.  Boy oh boy he’s hot though not to mention he cooks too – but can there be more between them?

Forgotten is a fantastic story with memorable characters.  I find Catherine always writes books that are humorous but also carry a message and Forgotten is no different.  It is a story of a woman who learns many things about herself in the most unexpected way and Emma is a fabulous character.  She’s one of those women you could totally picture yourself curling up on the couch with drinking a glass of wine and chatting it up.  I felt like she was an old friend by the end of the novel and I was sad to say good bye to everyone in the novel when I turned that last page.  Forgotten is another terrific novel from Catherine and as with all of her books, this one too comes highly recommended by yours truly!  You can pick up your own copy of Forgotten here in the US and here in Canada and be sure to visit Catherine’s website to learn more about her work!

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have two copies of Forgotten by Catherine McKenzie to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, November 3/12.  Good luck!

Source: Review copy received from the publisher via Edelweiss. No compensation was received for this review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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  1. Bonnie says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I have been wanting to read this book for a while.

    I am a Twitter follower. @greenurlifenow

    Tweeted about the review/contest

    https://twitter.com/greenurlifenow/status/258089939672117248

  2. bermudaonion(Kathy) says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:41 am

    Wow, what would you do in a situation like that. It sounds like this book gives you a lot to think about. Thanks for the giveaway. I subscribe in Google Reader.

    kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

  3. Mary says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I loved Arranged so this book is on my TBR list. If you highly recommend it I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    I’m a google reader follower.

  4. Patoct says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:21 am

    First I have heard of this book; it sounds very good.
    patoct@yahoo.com

  5. Patoct says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:24 am

    I am an email and gfc follower.

    patoct@yahoo.com

  6. rhapsodyinbooks says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I really liked Arranged so I would like to read this too!

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

  7. rhapsodyinbooks says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:46 am

    I follow on Google RSS!

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  8. zibilee says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Oh, this does sound good, and I imagine that Emma’s family and the world just moved right along without her. It gives me pause when I really stop to think about it. What would happen to my world if I was presumed dead for 6 months? Crazy intriguing, that’s what I think! Please, please enter me!!

    zibilee(at)figearo.net

  9. ellie says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Great review and book. thanks. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  10. anne says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:47 am

    This book sounds fascinating and intriguing. I subscribe via e-mail.

  11. Susan says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Terrific review! This book sounds excellent. Please enter me in your giveaway. I am a follower of your fabulous blog!

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

    I will post this in blog’s sidebar, Darlene. Thank you for hosting another wonderful book giveaway.

  12. Anna (Diary of an Eccentric) says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:48 am

    This book wasn’t even on my radar until your review. It sounds fantastic; I don’t even want to think about being in Emma’s shoes.

    Thanks for the giveaway. I am a follower.

  13. Connie Fischer says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Sounds like a great story here. The question you pose as to start over or pick up the pieces and go on is certainly a good one. I think that when one has a lot invested in a situation, it’s best to pick up the pieces and go on. If you have the ability to make a fresh start, then by all means, go that route.

    Thanks for the fun giveaway. You’re going to make two people very happy!

    conniecape@aol.com

  14. Connie Fischer says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Oops! Forgot to mention that I am a follower of your blog!

  15. Colleen Turner says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:38 am

    This book sounds really good and, while I haven’t read anything by the author before, I have her previous book Spin and have heard that she is a wonderful writer. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  16. Colleen Turner says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I am a GFC follower and email subscriber.

  17. Colleen Turner says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/258260464105054209

  18. Diane B. says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:49 am

    This is the 1st time I’ve heard of this book. It sounds fantastic. Thanks for letting me know about it. I’m a follower & I tweeted.https://twitter.com/Dyniy/status/258262368558125056

  19. Mary Ward says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I enjoyed Arranged and would love to read this one.

  20. Mary Ward says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I follow by email and on GFC (mamie316)

  21. rhonda says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Would. Love to read this book follower Lomazowr@gmail.com.will tweet at rhondareads.

  22. Na S. says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    That is quite a dilemna. I like the storyline already 🙂

  23. Na S. says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    GFC follower

  24. Na S. says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FieryNa/status/258270441628659715

  25. blodeuedd says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Sounds like a good book 🙂

  26. jennygirl says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Not my typical read, but this sounds like a good one. Good questions to consider. What would I do?
    Great review Darlene.

    (not an entry)

  27. bookworm says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    This sounds like a great read, thanks for the recommendation Dar 🙂

  28. Karen B says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    This is already on my wish list!!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  29. Karen B says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Follow by email and GFC.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  30. Carl says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks for the review, great concept for a story. Please enter my name in the draw.

    I follow this blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/258306299937320961

    Thanks

  31. Nise' says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Like the premise of the novel.

    Been thinking about you and hoping your dad is doing well.

    I am a follower.

  32. Nancy Luebke says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Sounds like a interesting read. I follow by email

  33. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I love Catherine McKenzie and all of her books. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

    I am a GFC follower and email subscriber.

  34. Brenda Rupp says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Would love to win the book! I’m a follower and a subscriber!

  35. Linda Kish says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I would love to read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  36. Linda Kish says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  37. Lisa Garrett says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Very thought provoking. I would love to read this.

  38. Lisa Garrett says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    I follow via gfc and email.

  39. Lisa Garrett says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/258373647926976512

  40. Catherine McKenzie says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Thanks so much, Darlene! So glad you enjoyed the book. Good luck everyone!

  41. bn100 says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    This sounds interesting.

  42. Margaret says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I absolutely want to win this! I love her books!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  43. Margaret says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Blog follower

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  44. Margaret says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Tweeted

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  45. Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic says

    October 17, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I’m quickly becoming a fan of Catherine McKenzie

  46. Kim@Time2Resd says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Your review makes this one sound so good! Thanks for the chance to win it!

    I am a GFC follower.

  47. Lara Frame says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Sounds like a good book! The premise of the book sounds interesting!

    I am already a follower.

    lafra86 at gmail dot com

  48. Renee says

    October 19, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Sounds like a good one; thanks for the giveaway

  49. Renee says

    October 19, 2012 at 6:48 am

    I follow your blog

  50. Terry Martini says

    October 19, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Sounds like a great story. Have added it to my TBR list. I follow by email.

    tmrtini at gmail dot com

  51. holdenj says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Wow, it sounds like quite the premise. Thanks for the info and chance to win.

  52. holdenj says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I am a follower! Thanks!

  53. Anita Yancey says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Sounds like an interesting read. I think it would be awful to come home and find that everyone thought that you were dead. I would love to read it. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  54. Anita Yancey says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  55. Anita Yancey says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Tweeted giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey

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  56. Serena says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I am constantly thinking about what things I would do over and which decisions I’m happy with and what it would mean to make different choices.

    Thanks for the giveaway. I follow the blog and shared the giveaway on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sagustocox/activity/10151394883342415?og_perm_src=OPEN_GRAPH_SINGLE_STORY

  57. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I have heard good things about this book! On my must read list!

  58. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    gfc follower breej23

  59. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/freebreeluv/status/260917773994168320

  60. Bridget O'Neill says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    This looks like a great book, it’s already on my to-read list!

    I follow the blog

  61. Leslie says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    This sounds good. I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews.

    I’m a follower and I tweeted the giveaway.
    https://twitter.com/UnderMyAppleTre/status/262289523621376000

  62. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    November 5, 2012 at 8:01 am

    this sounds so good! thanks!!

  63. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    November 5, 2012 at 8:01 am

    i’m a follower

  64. Sharon says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I’ve been trying and trying to win this one…maybe this is my time. thanks!

    I’m a blog follower – GFC – Sharn3960

    wait – is this closed?

    sharn3960 AT comcast DOT net

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