Forget Me Not

Alyson Derrick's tender solo debut, "The Love of My Life," is a romantic ode to the strength of love and the power of choosing each other, against odds and obstacles. It follows Stevie and Nora, who have a secret, epic, once-in-a-lifetime kind of love but are forced to leave their small, ultra-conservative town and families behind after graduation. When Stevie has a terrible fall and the last two years of her life are erased, she finds herself in a life she doesn't understand, estranged from her parents, drifting away from her friends, and dating a boy she can't remember crushing on. Nora finds herself forgotten. Can the two find their way back together through a lost memory?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Alyson Derrick, the co-author of the New York Times bestseller "She Gets the Girl," has crafted a tender solo debut that will captivate fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart. In this captivating story, Stevie and Nora had a love that was both secret and epic, a once-in-a-lifetime kind of connection. They had planned to leave their small, ultra-conservative town and families behind after graduation and move to California, where they could finally embrace their love without fear. However, their plans took a drastic turn when Stevie suffered a terrible fall, erasing the last two years of her life. Suddenly, Stevie found herself in a world she didn't recognize, estranged from her parents, drifting away from her friends, and dating a boy she couldn't remember crushing on. She was headed towards a future that was completely different from the one she had envisioned as a fifteen-year-old girl.

Meanwhile, Nora found herself in a state of forgetfulness, as if her existence had been erased overnight. She couldn't remember the love she shared with Stevie, the plans they had made for their future, or the life they had built together. It was as if she had been lost in a haze, unable to find her way back to the person she once knew.

But despite the odds and obstacles that stood in their way, Stevie and Nora refused to give up on each other. They embarked on a journey to reclaim their lost memory, a quest that would take them through a series of unexpected twists and turns. They sought the help of experts, tried unconventional methods, and even ventured into the realm of science fiction in their search for answers.

As they delved deeper into their memories, they discovered that their love was stronger than ever before. It had survived the test of time and the challenges they had faced. They realized that their love was not just a fleeting emotion, but a lifelong commitment that they were willing to fight for against all odds.

Through their journey, Stevie and Nora learned the importance of choosing each other again and again, even when it seemed like the world was against them. They learned that love was not just about the big moments, but about the small everyday moments that brought them closer together. They discovered that their love was a source of strength and resilience, a guiding light that would lead them through the darkest of times.

In the end, Stevie and Nora found their way back to each other through a lost memory. It was a moment of pure joy and relief, a moment that confirmed their love was truly eternal. They knew that their journey was not over, that there would be new challenges and obstacles to overcome, but they were ready to face them together, armed with the knowledge that their love was stronger than anything that could come their way.

"Forget Me Not" is a romantic ode to the strength of love and the power of choosing each other against all odds. It is a story that will touch the hearts of readers and remind them of the importance of never giving up on the love that matters most. Alyson Derrick's writing is exquisite, and her characters are relatable and unforgettable. This debut is a must-read for fans of romantic fiction and anyone who believes that love can conquer all.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398524347