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The Forgotten Series #1
Forgotten Life
Fairytales aren't all they're cracked up to be. Sometimes, they're dark and bloody, leaving you to fight for your sanity. Sometimes, they hide secrets that were never meant to see the light of day.
Forgotten Life is book 1 of 3 in a completed YA/NA Paranormal Romance series. Featuring young love, soulmates, and the chosen one tropes, Forgotten Life mixes tension and plot twists that will make your head spin. There will be a retelling for books 4-6 from Xander and Kieran's POV. New (spicier) scenes, easter eggs unlocked, and secrets revealed.
Zoey Kendrick: The stranger next door.
I wanted so badly to believe in fairytales.
I thought I was going crazy when the nightmares showed back up; it had been seven years since a tragic accident left me motherless and plagued with amnesia. Then, weeks shy of turning eighteen, the recurring nightmares returned as if they had never left. Torturesome and real as ever.
Now, I'm finishing my senior year in the middle of the desert after my dad was offered a job he couldn't turn down. I find myself surrounded by new friends, hot crushes, and a whole slew of secrets it seems the whole town is in on. Secrets that may lead to my forgotten past.
But the secrets aren't the only thing unraveling. Deep inside my mind, I'm stuck between reality and my sinister nightmares—the Freddy Krueger kind. There's a fire rising to the surface, but what if it was meant to stay hidden? What if uncovering who I was means unlocking a darkness I can't control?
Do I risk everything to find the missing pieces of the puzzle, even if it could quite literally destroy me?
Forgotten Life is book 1 of 3 in a completed YA/NA Paranormal Romance series. Featuring young love, soulmates, and the chosen one tropes, Forgotten Life mixes tension and plot twists that will make your head spin. There will be a retelling for books 4-6 from Xander and Kieran's POV. New (spicier) scenes, easter eggs unlocked, and secrets revealed.
Zoey Kendrick: The stranger next door.
I wanted so badly to believe in fairytales.
I thought I was going crazy when the nightmares showed back up; it had been seven years since a tragic accident left me motherless and plagued with amnesia. Then, weeks shy of turning eighteen, the recurring nightmares returned as if they had never left. Torturesome and real as ever.
Now, I'm finishing my senior year in the middle of the desert after my dad was offered a job he couldn't turn down. I find myself surrounded by new friends, hot crushes, and a whole slew of secrets it seems the whole town is in on. Secrets that may lead to my forgotten past.
But the secrets aren't the only thing unraveling. Deep inside my mind, I'm stuck between reality and my sinister nightmares—the Freddy Krueger kind. There's a fire rising to the surface, but what if it was meant to stay hidden? What if uncovering who I was means unlocking a darkness I can't control?
Do I risk everything to find the missing pieces of the puzzle, even if it could quite literally destroy me?
412 pages, ebook
First published October 18, 2022
6 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
Angel M. Johnson
4 books36 followersHello there!
My name is Angel, and I am a neurospicy paranormal and dark romance author.
Heartwarming - Heartwrenching - Heartbreaking.
Add in a little bit of suspense, and you have what I like to call: The perfect escape. I believe in raw emotion, even when it hurts, and my writing is no different.
I am partially deaf, which has increased my desire to always physically read words in order to understand things—one reason I became a writer.
I was born and raised in Kansas City but currently reside in Phoenix AZ with my husband and two dogs. I love to travel, watch television, and spend hours inside Photoshop. My full-time job allows little time to write on the side, but I learned long ago that no one's going to chase your dream for you.
So, here I am. Are you willing to give me a try?
My name is Angel, and I am a neurospicy paranormal and dark romance author.
Heartwarming - Heartwrenching - Heartbreaking.
Add in a little bit of suspense, and you have what I like to call: The perfect escape. I believe in raw emotion, even when it hurts, and my writing is no different.
I am partially deaf, which has increased my desire to always physically read words in order to understand things—one reason I became a writer.
I was born and raised in Kansas City but currently reside in Phoenix AZ with my husband and two dogs. I love to travel, watch television, and spend hours inside Photoshop. My full-time job allows little time to write on the side, but I learned long ago that no one's going to chase your dream for you.
So, here I am. Are you willing to give me a try?
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August 28, 2023
A well written read
I can tell the author has put a lot of passion into this story. The genuine love leaps off the page. The characters are engaging and the plot keeps you involved. A great book.
I can tell the author has put a lot of passion into this story. The genuine love leaps off the page. The characters are engaging and the plot keeps you involved. A great book.
October 17, 2022
This was such a good start to a series! Everything you could want in a first book.
Each night Zoey has the same reoccurring, very real feeling dream. As if that wasn’t enough, Zoey has now moved with her father to a new town and will be having to start at a new school as a senior. As she begins making friends, Zoey senses that there are a lot of secrets those around her are keeping.
As readers progress through the story the author has done a very good job of foreshadowing without giving away too much. Even halfway through the book I had no idea what was going to happen or how this book was going to end. Towards the last fourth of the book the flow became a bit choppy and I found myself having to reread things in order to try to follow along. However, over all plot was quite interesting. I am looking forward to seeing where the story takes us in book 2.
Each night Zoey has the same reoccurring, very real feeling dream. As if that wasn’t enough, Zoey has now moved with her father to a new town and will be having to start at a new school as a senior. As she begins making friends, Zoey senses that there are a lot of secrets those around her are keeping.
As readers progress through the story the author has done a very good job of foreshadowing without giving away too much. Even halfway through the book I had no idea what was going to happen or how this book was going to end. Towards the last fourth of the book the flow became a bit choppy and I found myself having to reread things in order to try to follow along. However, over all plot was quite interesting. I am looking forward to seeing where the story takes us in book 2.
October 17, 2022
I could not put this book down! The twists and turns are so deeply unexpected that I had to know what was going on as soon as I could. The MC doesn’t have a clue what is going on in her life, and the reader feels exactly the same! You’re on this journey with her every single step of the way with no way to really know what’s going on, you feel as frustrated as she is, upset, just a wide range of emotions. The author poured her heart and soul into this story and it shows so well I loved it and I’m already begging for the next one!!
October 17, 2022
“I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Everything in this review is based on my own opinions and thoughts about the story”
First off, I found this author on TikTok and immediately followed. I saved a screenshot of the books back in April and was super stoked to get an ARC. Immediately I was drawn into the story. The love story between Zoey and Xander is one for the ages. Twists and turns. Ups and downs. I loved every single page and can’t wait for book 2!!
First off, I found this author on TikTok and immediately followed. I saved a screenshot of the books back in April and was super stoked to get an ARC. Immediately I was drawn into the story. The love story between Zoey and Xander is one for the ages. Twists and turns. Ups and downs. I loved every single page and can’t wait for book 2!!
October 17, 2022
5 cups of tea. I love every second of this book. I'm so happy I stumbled across Angel on tiktok
August 28, 2023
What an amazing book! I couldn't put it down. It had me riding an emotional roller coaster all the way to the end! I cannot wait for book 2! Great story with so many secrets and intrigue that keeps you turning pages to find out what will happen next. This book has a way of making you cheer for Alexander and then changing halfway making you love Kiernan, I've finished and still honestly can't tell you who I'm rooting for, they are both amazing characters!
Note: When I started reading the book it was on a generic ebook reader app, the format was a little weird, but it was the app not the book. As soon as I imported it to my kindle app the format and everything was perfect!
Hope we get book two really soon...my heart won't be able to be patient. *wink wink @angelmjohnson
Note: When I started reading the book it was on a generic ebook reader app, the format was a little weird, but it was the app not the book. As soon as I imported it to my kindle app the format and everything was perfect!
Hope we get book two really soon...my heart won't be able to be patient. *wink wink @angelmjohnson
December 22, 2022
It feels like the story was designed for older characters (early 20s) rather than high school students...🤔, but the storyline was interesting enough.
Zoey transfers to a new high school where she discovers she has mental powers. Unfortunately, she can't control them, and has a difficult time deciphering dreams from reality.
There are two love interests helping her understand her abilities, and though she's making progress, she still has a long way to go.
Zoey transfers to a new high school where she discovers she has mental powers. Unfortunately, she can't control them, and has a difficult time deciphering dreams from reality.
There are two love interests helping her understand her abilities, and though she's making progress, she still has a long way to go.
October 17, 2022
I got a free copy and read the book and I have found that it is a great read. It's pack with suspense and love. I found that it kept me on the edge of my set. The plot twist and turns are done very well that keep you wanting more.
October 17, 2022
This is book one in this series. Zoey just moved to a new town. This book is about Xander and Zoey journey. This book had many twist and turns. This book has some interesting twist and it does end on the cliffhanger.
January 3, 2023
Yes!
I put off reading this book, because, honestly, YA isn't my thing. But dang! I should have read this a long time ago! I follow this author on a platform, and she is amazing! I can not wait to read the next one! Loved this ! Love the Characters! Everything.
I put off reading this book, because, honestly, YA isn't my thing. But dang! I should have read this a long time ago! I follow this author on a platform, and she is amazing! I can not wait to read the next one! Loved this ! Love the Characters! Everything.
February 12, 2025
From the Inside Flap
A sleepless night that brings the pain,
Pretend to them all that I'm fully sane.
A life unknown that I could never hide,
Cover my flaws, so I can keep my pride.
But the blue eyes come and see right through,
Showing me a life of things I never knew.
Arms wide open, but scared at heart,
He's ready to tear my world apart.
I fall too deep, too blind to see,
Each word he speaks is a puzzle to me.
But the truth comes out, and now I know,
My demons go wherever I go.
This was such a good start to a series! Everything you could want in a first book. I couldn’t put it down. The twists and turns and ups and downs constantly have you guessing. I cannot wait for book two!.
A sleepless night that brings the pain,
Pretend to them all that I'm fully sane.
A life unknown that I could never hide,
Cover my flaws, so I can keep my pride.
But the blue eyes come and see right through,
Showing me a life of things I never knew.
Arms wide open, but scared at heart,
He's ready to tear my world apart.
I fall too deep, too blind to see,
Each word he speaks is a puzzle to me.
But the truth comes out, and now I know,
My demons go wherever I go.
This was such a good start to a series! Everything you could want in a first book. I couldn’t put it down. The twists and turns and ups and downs constantly have you guessing. I cannot wait for book two!.
February 10, 2024
MC doesn’t know what happen before a certain age!
I started this book not knowing what I was getting into…. Now I have to finish this series I want to know what is going to happen is she going to choose one or does she keep them both?
I started this book not knowing what I was getting into…. Now I have to finish this series I want to know what is going to happen is she going to choose one or does she keep them both?
July 11, 2024
We follow Zoey as she is "starting over" at a "new" school as the "new" girl in town. Am I using those correctly? 🤣 Do you get the idea? I hope so!
No Spice to this story, just some swoony teenage love that will have you giggling and kicking 😉
The secrets, lies, love, and relationships throughout this story will have you literally saying to yourself "WTF!"
No Spice to this story, just some swoony teenage love that will have you giggling and kicking 😉
The secrets, lies, love, and relationships throughout this story will have you literally saying to yourself "WTF!"
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