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Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love
One missing woman, two hopeful hearts, and a trail of sticky notes no one can decipher.
When seventy-five-year-old retired botany professor Betty Wilding vanishes—again—her family assumes she’s wandered into another greenhouse or accidentally joined a silent retreat. But Betty isn’t lost. She’s chasing down a long-lost love, a decades-old betrayal, and the truth behind the letters that never reached her.
Meanwhile, Daniel Wren, gentle hardware-store philosopher and wearer of tweed in inappropriate seasons, is trying to find Betty, armed with nothing but old memories, unsent letters, and a romantic’s refusal to give up—even when everyone else thinks it’s too late.
But nothing is simple in the small town of Willowend, especially
One fiercely loyal sister with a planner and a temper,
A meddling society woman with suspiciously fresh lipstick and a plan of her own,
And a pair of middle-aged kids who may just be falling in love while tracking down their runaway parents.
Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a charming, heartfelt romantic dramedy for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s about second chances, the beautiful mess of memory, and what happens when love refuses to be forgotten—even if you sometimes forget where you put your keys.
If you like your love stories witty, wistful, and just a little wild, this is the one to add to your cart right now.
Because love might grow old—but it never grows up.
When seventy-five-year-old retired botany professor Betty Wilding vanishes—again—her family assumes she’s wandered into another greenhouse or accidentally joined a silent retreat. But Betty isn’t lost. She’s chasing down a long-lost love, a decades-old betrayal, and the truth behind the letters that never reached her.
Meanwhile, Daniel Wren, gentle hardware-store philosopher and wearer of tweed in inappropriate seasons, is trying to find Betty, armed with nothing but old memories, unsent letters, and a romantic’s refusal to give up—even when everyone else thinks it’s too late.
But nothing is simple in the small town of Willowend, especially
One fiercely loyal sister with a planner and a temper,
A meddling society woman with suspiciously fresh lipstick and a plan of her own,
And a pair of middle-aged kids who may just be falling in love while tracking down their runaway parents.
Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a charming, heartfelt romantic dramedy for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s about second chances, the beautiful mess of memory, and what happens when love refuses to be forgotten—even if you sometimes forget where you put your keys.
If you like your love stories witty, wistful, and just a little wild, this is the one to add to your cart right now.
Because love might grow old—but it never grows up.
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Published May 16, 2025
About the author
Beatrix Quinn
5 books26 followersBeatrix Quinn believes in second chances, misfit love stories, and the quiet magic of ordinary lives. A lifelong observer of human nature and a hopeless romantic at heart, she finally put pen to paper to write her first novel—Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love. When she’s not writing, she can be found wrangling her grandchildren, rereading her favorite classics, or losing yet another set of house keys somewhere in the house. Beatrix currently resides at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.
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May 31, 2025
Loved the cover. The characters were sweet, dynamic and memorable. I thought the story got a bit tiresome and the ending was anticlimactic. I wanted more of the ending. I did enjoy the plot. Another thing I enjoyed was the chapter headings which were quite descriptive. The author also did a fantastic job making me feel the emotions of the characters.
I was blessed with an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
I was blessed with an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
July 31, 2026
This book was super cute. I giggled at the things the characters said. The wit and dry humor were very enjoyable.
I really enjoyed the writing style for a while, but sometimes it got to be a bit repetitive. However, that being said, I highlighted a bunch of quotes that I loved. I will choose a few to share with you. I really want to read the rest of the series.
"Grief didn't arrive head-on. It came in sideways. It rearranged furniture. Left half-drunk mugs of tea on windowsills. Whispered from empty rooms. It didn't knock, it just let itself in and changed the thermostat."
"Daniel Wren stepped off the bus in Pinegrove carrying a duffel bag, a coffee gone cold, and something inside him that felt suspiciously like hope, though it wore a tired coat and didn't make eye contact."
"And if he had to wait on that platform until sunset, he would. Because some memories weren't just worth chasing. They were worth staying still for."
Thankyou so much to the author for the chance to read an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not required to give a positive review.
I really enjoyed the writing style for a while, but sometimes it got to be a bit repetitive. However, that being said, I highlighted a bunch of quotes that I loved. I will choose a few to share with you. I really want to read the rest of the series.
"Grief didn't arrive head-on. It came in sideways. It rearranged furniture. Left half-drunk mugs of tea on windowsills. Whispered from empty rooms. It didn't knock, it just let itself in and changed the thermostat."
"Daniel Wren stepped off the bus in Pinegrove carrying a duffel bag, a coffee gone cold, and something inside him that felt suspiciously like hope, though it wore a tired coat and didn't make eye contact."
"And if he had to wait on that platform until sunset, he would. Because some memories weren't just worth chasing. They were worth staying still for."
Thankyou so much to the author for the chance to read an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not required to give a positive review.
May 31, 2025
I received an advanced readers copy for free and I leave this review voluntarily. Because it is an ARC, all editing may not be done and the story may not be completely polished. My review, therefore, may not be accurate but this is how I feel at this moment in time based on what I read.
I had such a good feeling when I started this book. There was cute figurative language that held such promise. However, it soon became annoying with the sheer volume of it. The idea of an almost-couple who still harboured love enough to reunite them was a good premise.
The amount of times people “missed” each other was comical but became ridiculous — just too much. More editing is needed to resolve a few issues. I’m not sure why Carl needed to be introduced and why wasn’t his daughter with him? The Botanical Society and Maya just convoluted the story. Mark seemed too familiar with Linda — how does he know she doesn’t use adverbs? The timeline was hard to follow with seemingly jumps in time. There is no great turning point. I know I sound like I’m dumping on this. I’m not. I did finish it. The author obviously spent a long time crafting the cute, quirky story. I would have enjoyed it more if it had been “tightened” a bit and I was more easily able to follow the flow.
I had such a good feeling when I started this book. There was cute figurative language that held such promise. However, it soon became annoying with the sheer volume of it. The idea of an almost-couple who still harboured love enough to reunite them was a good premise.
The amount of times people “missed” each other was comical but became ridiculous — just too much. More editing is needed to resolve a few issues. I’m not sure why Carl needed to be introduced and why wasn’t his daughter with him? The Botanical Society and Maya just convoluted the story. Mark seemed too familiar with Linda — how does he know she doesn’t use adverbs? The timeline was hard to follow with seemingly jumps in time. There is no great turning point. I know I sound like I’m dumping on this. I’m not. I did finish it. The author obviously spent a long time crafting the cute, quirky story. I would have enjoyed it more if it had been “tightened” a bit and I was more easily able to follow the flow.
September 7, 2025
This was an absolute joy to read! It made me laugh. It made me cry. And it made me feel every emotion in between.
I enjoyed the fact that the story featured an older couple. Betty and Daniel were so endearing and likeable. I was really rooting for them to find each other again.
I thought all of the characters were so real and authentic. It felt like I already knew them, like they were old friends or family members.
I also enjoyed seeing the sisterly bond between Betty and Linda. They could drive each other crazy, but you could tell how much they loved one another.
If you're looking for a heartfelt and sweet story that tugs at your emotions, pick up a copy of this book. I enjoyed it so much.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
I enjoyed the fact that the story featured an older couple. Betty and Daniel were so endearing and likeable. I was really rooting for them to find each other again.
I thought all of the characters were so real and authentic. It felt like I already knew them, like they were old friends or family members.
I also enjoyed seeing the sisterly bond between Betty and Linda. They could drive each other crazy, but you could tell how much they loved one another.
If you're looking for a heartfelt and sweet story that tugs at your emotions, pick up a copy of this book. I enjoyed it so much.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
July 7, 2025
Words might fail me trying to describe how wonderful this book was..
The title and the premise got my interest initially and they did not disappoint - I was hooked from the first page. Somewhere around 20% I stopped highlighting quotes because I realized I'd have to highlight the whole book. The acrobatic turns of phrases had me cackling every few pages. The pages are full of wit, personality and whimsy.
I loved the main character Betty and how comfortable she was with herself. I loved the description of that quiet confidence in ones self that comes with age and experience . She *knew* herself - her likes, joys and pet peeves, even as memory started to fail her.
Linda and her big sister energy were a riot, older daughter traits on full display. She's the type of person that takes no nonsense and no prisoners and I loooved her for it.
If Daniel had been young he'd have been all red flags . But make him a sweet and gentle old man and I was rooting for this hopeless romantic
I will definitely add this book to my physical collection.
November 15, 2025
🎧 1.5/5 ⭐️ | 👵🏼💛👴🏻
The premise of this novel is adorable, but unfortunately the execution falls very short.
Why I finished this book:
🌻 This book is undeniably cute. The concept is sweet, the FMC and MMC are older adults, and there's a protective sister. Our hopeless (in a nice way) couple had a brief romance when they were younger, and are finally at the point in their lives where they want to come back together.
💐 I liked how short the chapters were. It made the otherwise very slowly paced book feel like it was moving quicker. Plus, all the chapters had fun titles.
Why this book really struggled:
*I'm going to apologize up front because I feel like this is one of the meaner reviews that I've left, but I want to be honest.*
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD
✍️ First and foremost, this book needed heavy editing. To the degree that whoever read earlier drafts for this author straight-up failed them. In fact, this might be some of the most egregious and obvious editing errors I've ever read. For some examples:
🧠 Unfortunately, this author fundamentally misunderstands memory loss. In neurodegenerative conditions/dementias, like Alzheimer's Disease for example, memories are lost in reverse order as the disease progresses. People with dementia quickly forget something they talked about or did 30 minutes ago, but they can remember things from their childhood, or the birth of their children, or the music that they used to like to listen to. So it makes absolutely no sense that Betty doesn't remember Daniel, but she can remember other, more recent events. Also, at one point, the story says that Linda is researching "early onset dementia." "Early onset" means that the symptoms start prior to age 65, but Betty is 75. This is obviously not a big deal, but for someone who works with patients with memory disorders, this is really annoying. I was drawn to this story for this element, but am very disappointed with all the factual inaccuracies.
📝 The writing was not my favorite. It was incredibly repetitive. I lost count of how many times we hear about cold tea, tote bags, scarves, and ibuprofen for everyone's knees. Even if I give it the benefit of the doubt that this might have been a literary choice because the FMC has memory loss, it was hard to get through because I don't have memory loss. Additionally, the writing is very quippy, which I really liked at first, but got very old very quickly. It is fully style over substance and if the author had focused more on the story/plot holes rather than trying to make every other sentence clever, it might have been a better read.
🙈 The first couple of times that our main characters just missed each other like two ships passing in the night, it was fun. The next few times it happened, it was less fun, but still mildly humorous. The next 100 times it happened, I was just annoyed. Literally the entire book is them just barely missing each other (walking the opposite directions one block away, passing each other outsides buildings, etc.) and it gets so old. Spend that time actually letting them be together.
🤖 I listened to this as an audiobook, and I did not enjoy the AI narration. It said words incorrectly at least once per chapter (and these chapters are short) and kept changing accents? Additionally, I don't recommend the audiobook format for this story. All of our characters (like 8+ of them) move around geographically A LOT in this story and it was very difficult to keep track of where everyone was. I think this might have been easier if I had been reading a physical copy, but I can't say for certain because I won't be adding this to my physical collection.
🦹♀️ Maya being the villain made very little sense to me. We needed far more backstory about her if that subplot was going to make an ounce of sense and it was so dramatic that she left town at the end.
💛 WHY do Betty and Daniel not actually meet again until the last second of the book? I wanted to see them together, I wanted to see them choosing each other and remembering each other.
Maybe love isn’t about guarantees. Maybe it’s about choosing to echo someone’s name through the hard parts.
The premise of this novel is adorable, but unfortunately the execution falls very short.
Why I finished this book:
🌻 This book is undeniably cute. The concept is sweet, the FMC and MMC are older adults, and there's a protective sister. Our hopeless (in a nice way) couple had a brief romance when they were younger, and are finally at the point in their lives where they want to come back together.
💐 I liked how short the chapters were. It made the otherwise very slowly paced book feel like it was moving quicker. Plus, all the chapters had fun titles.
Why this book really struggled:
*I'm going to apologize up front because I feel like this is one of the meaner reviews that I've left, but I want to be honest.*
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD
✍️ First and foremost, this book needed heavy editing. To the degree that whoever read earlier drafts for this author straight-up failed them. In fact, this might be some of the most egregious and obvious editing errors I've ever read. For some examples:
🧠 Unfortunately, this author fundamentally misunderstands memory loss. In neurodegenerative conditions/dementias, like Alzheimer's Disease for example, memories are lost in reverse order as the disease progresses. People with dementia quickly forget something they talked about or did 30 minutes ago, but they can remember things from their childhood, or the birth of their children, or the music that they used to like to listen to. So it makes absolutely no sense that Betty doesn't remember Daniel, but she can remember other, more recent events. Also, at one point, the story says that Linda is researching "early onset dementia." "Early onset" means that the symptoms start prior to age 65, but Betty is 75. This is obviously not a big deal, but for someone who works with patients with memory disorders, this is really annoying. I was drawn to this story for this element, but am very disappointed with all the factual inaccuracies.
📝 The writing was not my favorite. It was incredibly repetitive. I lost count of how many times we hear about cold tea, tote bags, scarves, and ibuprofen for everyone's knees. Even if I give it the benefit of the doubt that this might have been a literary choice because the FMC has memory loss, it was hard to get through because I don't have memory loss. Additionally, the writing is very quippy, which I really liked at first, but got very old very quickly. It is fully style over substance and if the author had focused more on the story/plot holes rather than trying to make every other sentence clever, it might have been a better read.
🙈 The first couple of times that our main characters just missed each other like two ships passing in the night, it was fun. The next few times it happened, it was less fun, but still mildly humorous. The next 100 times it happened, I was just annoyed. Literally the entire book is them just barely missing each other (walking the opposite directions one block away, passing each other outsides buildings, etc.) and it gets so old. Spend that time actually letting them be together.
🤖 I listened to this as an audiobook, and I did not enjoy the AI narration. It said words incorrectly at least once per chapter (and these chapters are short) and kept changing accents? Additionally, I don't recommend the audiobook format for this story. All of our characters (like 8+ of them) move around geographically A LOT in this story and it was very difficult to keep track of where everyone was. I think this might have been easier if I had been reading a physical copy, but I can't say for certain because I won't be adding this to my physical collection.
🦹♀️ Maya being the villain made very little sense to me. We needed far more backstory about her if that subplot was going to make an ounce of sense and it was so dramatic that she left town at the end.
💛 WHY do Betty and Daniel not actually meet again until the last second of the book? I wanted to see them together, I wanted to see them choosing each other and remembering each other.
April 6, 2026
I was completely charmed by this poignant yet funny story about love and loss and aging. It was both bittersweet and hopeful at the same time, which I loved. There was a strong message about human interconnectedness and about reconsidering what you think to be true about yourself and others. The main question the story asked is if we can ever fully get our past selves back. The answer (without spoiling the plot line) is that we can't but that's okay because maybe we can be exactly what we need right now. There was a lot of dry humor woven in, with little bits here and there that definitely helped me picture each and every one of these characters. The wit also made me snort and chuckle more than a few times. The book was very engaging, it jumps right in to the story and keeps moving at a satisfying pace which made this a briskly enjoyable read. The past love story between Betty and Daniel is told mostly in epistolary flashbacks mixed in with the current POV. The overall story took some twists and turns I wasn't expecting, which was also highly satisfying. My only complaint is that the author is a little heavy-handed with the similes (hilariously descriptive though they may be). Readers who are looking for a bittersweet and joyous second-chance/later in life romance with an HFN will enjoy this story. The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, and I'm very glad that this is the first in a series. On to the next one! This review was based on a complimentary copy of the book, all opinions are my own.
September 20, 2025
If you’re looking for a sweet, cozy read, this book just might be your next read! This is a later-in-life romance that's witty, quirky and full of heart.
Little old Betty Wilding, is struggling with memory slips… and now she’s also off chasing a mystery! After finding old letters from a lover she barely remembers, she’s trying to find what she lost.
And then there’s Daniel Wren… a kind and nostalgic old man, determined to reconnect even if time hasn’t always played fair. Their search leads through a small town full of nosy neighbors, meddling planners, and lots of missed opportunities...
I enjoyed the humor and the tenderness, and Betty’s confidence, even as memory fails her, is inspiring… but I did get to a point where I was ready for all this near encounters to actually be successful…
If you like your romance not just about young love but about rediscovered connections this is the book for you!
Little old Betty Wilding, is struggling with memory slips… and now she’s also off chasing a mystery! After finding old letters from a lover she barely remembers, she’s trying to find what she lost.
And then there’s Daniel Wren… a kind and nostalgic old man, determined to reconnect even if time hasn’t always played fair. Their search leads through a small town full of nosy neighbors, meddling planners, and lots of missed opportunities...
I enjoyed the humor and the tenderness, and Betty’s confidence, even as memory fails her, is inspiring… but I did get to a point where I was ready for all this near encounters to actually be successful…
If you like your romance not just about young love but about rediscovered connections this is the book for you!
May 31, 2025
Mildly forgetful and madly in love is definitely a book that I will need to add to my physical bookshelf. What an incredible read!
This book follows Daniel and Betty who are both now older, however they had a short romance when they were younger. Daniel has spent years looking for Betty snd when we start the book we are jumping right into this search as Betty starts to remember Daniel.
This book was written beautifully; with wonderful quotes, characters and an intriguing plot. I highlighted so many things while reading on my kindle and will be annotating a physical copy when I get around to ordering it. If you love a cozy story with beautiful quotes then this book is for you.
It truly captures what it is like to continue crossing paths but missing each other all at the same time. It captures what it means to wait for love. This book was amazing
This book follows Daniel and Betty who are both now older, however they had a short romance when they were younger. Daniel has spent years looking for Betty snd when we start the book we are jumping right into this search as Betty starts to remember Daniel.
This book was written beautifully; with wonderful quotes, characters and an intriguing plot. I highlighted so many things while reading on my kindle and will be annotating a physical copy when I get around to ordering it. If you love a cozy story with beautiful quotes then this book is for you.
It truly captures what it is like to continue crossing paths but missing each other all at the same time. It captures what it means to wait for love. This book was amazing
June 16, 2025
I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review.
Things I liked about this book: I enjoyed reading a romance between older people and not people in their 20s. It was refreshing! I enjoyed the cozy small town vibes where the botanical society is the high society. The dialogue felt very Gilmore Girls.
What I didn’t love: The dialogue felt a little too whimsical, like every character was just so quirky. It got a little old and repetitive. There were some inconsistencies with character development, like why does Mark talk like he knows Linda so well when they just met? I would’ve enjoyed a more developed backstory instead of just the present timeline.
Easy 3⭐️ read for me!
Things I liked about this book: I enjoyed reading a romance between older people and not people in their 20s. It was refreshing! I enjoyed the cozy small town vibes where the botanical society is the high society. The dialogue felt very Gilmore Girls.
What I didn’t love: The dialogue felt a little too whimsical, like every character was just so quirky. It got a little old and repetitive. There were some inconsistencies with character development, like why does Mark talk like he knows Linda so well when they just met? I would’ve enjoyed a more developed backstory instead of just the present timeline.
Easy 3⭐️ read for me!
July 15, 2025
Entertaining story of hope and lost and found love through the lives of Betty Wilding, Linda, Megan and their men. Betty, a retired professor, has been slipping in her thoughts lately. To hear it from her sister Linda, Betty has always been absent-minded, making it hard to tell if she is suffering memory loss or just being Betty. Megan is Linda's daughter and helps her mother "round up" Betty. We also meet long-lost-love Daniel Wren who has pined for Betty for over 50 years. We learn why they were kept apart and we root for them to find one another. Linda has been so caught up in lists and organizing everyone that she has pushed away her husband. Megan is currently single and open-minded about loving again.
I loved the fun chapter titles, giving hints into the next adventure.
I loved the fun chapter titles, giving hints into the next adventure.
May 30, 2025
Betty is in her 70s and experiencing the first signs of forgetfulness that might signal the onset of possible dementia. While cleaning out the attic of her recently deceased mother, Betty discovers a cache of letters addressed to her from someone named Daniel, a man she doesn’t remember. But the more she reads the more she realizes he must have been a long lost someone special. And she decides to track him down. Meanwhile Daniel decides to track her down. What results is a charming story filled with crazy situations, missed connections, and the beauty of second chances. 5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2025
Sweet novel!
This was a sweet novel about two older adults, still in love with each other despite the fact that they haven't seen each other in decades. There are funny parts, sad parts, a potential new romance and quite possibly, the rekindling of an old romance, that is, if they can ever stop moving long enough to find each other!
First time reading this author for me. Some of the many analogies used were really funny, but there were a lot. I enjoyed the families who supported both Betty and Daniel, and just the idea that hope never gives up!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
This was a sweet novel about two older adults, still in love with each other despite the fact that they haven't seen each other in decades. There are funny parts, sad parts, a potential new romance and quite possibly, the rekindling of an old romance, that is, if they can ever stop moving long enough to find each other!
First time reading this author for me. Some of the many analogies used were really funny, but there were a lot. I enjoyed the families who supported both Betty and Daniel, and just the idea that hope never gives up!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
January 18, 2026
⭐️ - 3
Missed connections film
A pet peeve of mine is that if I’m going to read a romance I Want To See Them Together. I have to go through an entire book of back and forths, problems, and reasons why he doesn’t love me for nothing more than a KISS… The agony I go through in a book? I want to see them together.
That was kinda how this book went. Back and forth for 250+ pages. Old friends with feelings trying to find each other. It was like one of those missed connections films. It seemed to drag on for too long
It’s a unique idea though. I love wholesome romances between old people ❤️ (just when they’re together…)
Missed connections film
A pet peeve of mine is that if I’m going to read a romance I Want To See Them Together. I have to go through an entire book of back and forths, problems, and reasons why he doesn’t love me for nothing more than a KISS… The agony I go through in a book? I want to see them together.
That was kinda how this book went. Back and forth for 250+ pages. Old friends with feelings trying to find each other. It was like one of those missed connections films. It seemed to drag on for too long
It’s a unique idea though. I love wholesome romances between old people ❤️ (just when they’re together…)
June 1, 2025
I have received this book form NetGalley as an ARC.
This books shows the reality of what it’s like for someone to have dementia not just from the family and friends but also the person it’s self. It is such a beautiful written book and portrays the disease really well. The characters are all well though out and each character has a distinct personality that’s individual to their own. I enjoyed how the story flowed and laps how the POV changes so we can gain a better understanding what’s happening and how it affects family and friends and the individual.
This books shows the reality of what it’s like for someone to have dementia not just from the family and friends but also the person it’s self. It is such a beautiful written book and portrays the disease really well. The characters are all well though out and each character has a distinct personality that’s individual to their own. I enjoyed how the story flowed and laps how the POV changes so we can gain a better understanding what’s happening and how it affects family and friends and the individual.
June 1, 2025
Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a warm, whimsical story that made me laugh out loud, tear up a little, and fall in love with a cast of wonderfully quirky characters. The plot weaves between generations as Betty chases a love she never let go of, while her grown children discover that romance isn’t just for the young. I especially enjoyed the way the book balanced humor with emotional depth—there’s something really comforting about seeing older characters at the center of a love story that still feels fresh and hopeful.
October 26, 2025
This is a clever love story between 2 adult people separated by a meddling mother. One has signs of dementia. The other never gave up looking for her. There is comedy along with heartache. Also a villain worthy of the Cruella DeVille genre. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because there were editing errors towards the end that detracted from the story. Linda couldn’t stand up and hit her leg on a table when riding in the car with her husband. At one point Betty left without her phone. But the story later says she did have it. All in all, though, this was a worthwhile read.
May 31, 2025
This book is like a cozy sweater with pockets full of unexpected candy. I cracked it open expecting a cute story and ended up giggling, swooning, and maybe texting an old flame (oops). Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is packed with nosy neighbors, long-lost letters, runaway elders, and a romance that proves love doesn’t care about timelines—or memory lapses. It’s equal parts chaos and charm, and I didn’t want it to end. 💕📝🌼
June 7, 2026
Although I gave this novel one measly star, I must admit the last 30 pages of the story were more to my liking than the preceding 255 pages. If you don't like metaphors, don't read this book! Seems like every other sentence contains at least one metaphor...way, way to many in my estimation. Also, when David and Betty were searching for one another, the 'near misses' got to be boring. Will I read another Beatrix Quinn novel? No. She's a 'one and done' author for this reader.
May 29, 2025
Love never retires—it just misplaces the map.
This book had me giggling, tearing up, and yelling “Go, Betty!” like I was cheering on my favorite rom-com grandma—Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is the second-chance love story you didn’t know your heart needed (plus, bonus points for a man in tweed!).
This book had me giggling, tearing up, and yelling “Go, Betty!” like I was cheering on my favorite rom-com grandma—Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is the second-chance love story you didn’t know your heart needed (plus, bonus points for a man in tweed!).
August 28, 2025
I loved this sweet story of two people who were separated by family, members, life and faulty memories but who found each other when it counted. This was such a touching story and I found myself laughing, sighing, and writing down quotes to remember for later!! I received a review copy of this book and am writing this review voluntary.
June 30, 2025
Sweet but kinda clunky. Lots of run-on sentences and logistical issues that didn't add up. Rushed love between Mark and Megan that wasn't developed enough to be believable. The premise of the perpetual Merry Mix-Up got tiring. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2025
- Third Person, Multi POV
- Contemporary Romance
- kisses only
Okay, so I'm a bit confused and I'll tell you why....
This book was absolutely Beautiful!
So my question is, WHY haven't I seen more about this book all over bookstagram? It should be blasted in every corner of social media. Mildly Forgetful, Madly In Love definitely deserves so much more attention so I'm going to shout it's praises for a bit. And when the physical copy I ordered comes, I'll probably shout it's praises again.
I loved everything about this book. The writing was so well done, the characters were likeable (at least, the ones who were meant to be likeable), and it flowed so beautifully.
This story held so much love and heart, while being rounded out with a fantastic amount of sarcastic banter, dry humor, and wonderful family dynamics.
While not the typical type of book I'm drawn to, I'm so happy that this made it on my TBR. I hope you decide to give it a chance too and that you love it as much as I did.
I received an advanced review copy of this book. This review is my honest opinion and thoughts
- Contemporary Romance
- kisses only
Okay, so I'm a bit confused and I'll tell you why....
This book was absolutely Beautiful!
So my question is, WHY haven't I seen more about this book all over bookstagram? It should be blasted in every corner of social media. Mildly Forgetful, Madly In Love definitely deserves so much more attention so I'm going to shout it's praises for a bit. And when the physical copy I ordered comes, I'll probably shout it's praises again.
I loved everything about this book. The writing was so well done, the characters were likeable (at least, the ones who were meant to be likeable), and it flowed so beautifully.
This story held so much love and heart, while being rounded out with a fantastic amount of sarcastic banter, dry humor, and wonderful family dynamics.
While not the typical type of book I'm drawn to, I'm so happy that this made it on my TBR. I hope you decide to give it a chance too and that you love it as much as I did.
I received an advanced review copy of this book. This review is my honest opinion and thoughts
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