New Release: Abigail Returns by

Reviewed by Sheena Macleod

Blurb

With just over a decade missing to Dissociative Amnesia, and a newly broken heart, Abigail finds herself with no choice but to return to Lochside. The supposedly idyllic home on the Isle of Skye she had fled so dramatically six years before.

And while struggling to find her way in a world she can’t recall, she must battle the conflicts of the present with the shocking secrets she uncovers from her past.

Jamie’s support is invaluable, but how much does he know? Greg is loving and attentive, but does he have an ulterior motive?

Meanwhile, the presence of a stranger on the island shakes Abigail to the very core. With no memory, she can only trust her instincts as she strives to build a life and a future she can call her own.

But Abigail soon discovers the stranger’s trail leads far too close to home.

Review

Pauline Tait

This romantic suspense novel - released this month - takes place in the present day and is set on the idyllic Isle of Skye, Scotland. This is a story about new beginnings and second chances, and it held my attention from the first page right through to the last. I loved this book, and look forward to reading more in the series. The characters are well developed, and the setting so authentic I felt as if I was sitting out there on the jetty with Abigail. From the outset, I was rooting for Jamie.

Pauline Tait weaves the romance and suspense elements together in a way that keeps the reader guessing. The mystery drew me in from the very first page. The puzzle of Abigail’s memory loss and why she returned to a childhood home she hated is well plotted - right through to the dramatic and satisfying ending. This month’s Mom’s theme is ‘Summer Fun’. Abigail Returns would make for an ideal holiday read. This is one to pack in your suitcase.

I would highly recommend this book to readers of romantic suspense or to anyone who just enjoys a riveting good story.

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