Don't You Forget About Me: A Novel

"Don't You Forget About Me is one of those books I couldn't put down. Crackling with energy and wit, I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud. Mhairi McFarlane's voice is as clear as a bell--she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. I adore her!" -- Sally Thorne

Internationally bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane delivers a funny, romantic, heartfelt novel perfect for fans of Josie Silver or Sally Thorne, and anyone who loves Bridget Jones or Fleabag!

You always remember your first love... don't you?

If there's anything worse than being fired from the lousiest restaurant in town, it's coming home early to find your boyfriend in bed with someone else. Reeling from the humiliation of a double dumping in one day, Georgina takes the next job that comes her way--bartender in a newly opened pub. There's only one problem: it's run by the guy she fell in love with years ago. And--make that two problems--he doesn't remember her. At all. But she has fabulous friends and her signature hot pink fur coat... what more could a girl really need?

Lucas McCarthy has not only grown into a broodingly handsome man, but he's also turned into an actual grown-up, with a thriving business and a dog along the way. Crossing paths with him again throws Georgina's rocky present into sharp relief--and brings a secret from her past bubbling to the surface. Only she knows what happened twelve years ago, and why she's allowed the memories to chase her ever since. But maybe it's not too late for the truth... or a second chance with the one that got away?

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432 pages

Average rating: 7.07

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stevieljo

Jun 20, 2024

5/10 stars

This book is 10% romance and 90% everything else. Georgina is having the worst day of her life. Not only has she been fired from her job, but she comes home to find her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Feeling sorry for herself, Georgina takes on the first job that swings her way. Twelve years ago, Georgina had a secret affair with Lucas when they were in high school. On the night of their prom, something goes horrible wrong and they never speak again. Fast forward to the present, Georgina is working as a bartender at a newly opened pub—conveniently owned by none other than Lucas himself. Only, he doesn't seem to remember her. At all. If the story had focused on these two characters alone, I would have enjoyed this a lot more. Instead, we have different points of view from so and so and their cousin. It takes way too long to get to the actual romance. Which would have been fine if the book's top market was anything but a romance category.

Liv H

Mar 11, 2024

10/10 stars

Fantastic. Painful. Cried twice. A story of grief that I didn’t expect.

whatmiareads

Apr 11, 2023

10/10 stars

Never imagined finishing this book with tears on my birthday but this might be a recent favourite. Coming to terms with trauma is always difficult and I think Georgina is really brave. Things fall into place as it should once you've taken the first step forward.

itsmetheresac

Mar 30, 2023

6/10 stars

Not my fave by McFarlane. The audiobook is good, though.

Trinnyface

Mar 20, 2023

3/10 stars

This book had so much promise, but failed to deliver for me. The characters lacked depth and I couldn’t connect to any of them. I also found that the main character had way too many issues going on that seemed to be thrown in there for conflict, but it just made it seem unnecessarily chaotic to me. The book also could have been half as long - it was just so drawn out. Skip this one if you’re looking for a light-hearted romance, as there are much better ones out there.