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Forgive and Forget: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking final twist
Please note this book was previously published as The Lies She Told.
I’ve just landed my dream job in a top law firm. I’ve got the home I always wanted — a quiet little house in a leafy cul-de-sac.
And I think I’ve met someone special — Jake Wilder, the charming financial adviser who listened patiently over dinner while I told him about my first exhausting week at the firm.
From the outside, my life finally looks perfect.
But I’ve never stopped feeling guilty about what happened back in high school.
A girl died.
The first weekend after moving in, I walk out of the grocery store and find a single word scratched across the paint of my RUN.
Someone knows what I did.
And now they’re going to make me pay.
AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHOCKING FINAL TWIST.
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Kiersten Modglin, Jeneva Rose, Valerie Keogh, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena and T.M. Logan.
READERS LOVE FORGIVE AND FORGET:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing read! The story is dark and suspenseful, and I loved it.’ B. W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Bam, the ending blew me out of the water. What a page-turner!’ Jo C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dang, this one was REALLY GOOD! A crazy plot with plenty of surprises.’ Rebecca P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ending left me gasping. A great book.’ Diane C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will have you guessing all the way through. An absolute page-turner from start to finish.’ Laura J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowzers, what a read! Absolutely brilliant.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So many twists and turns at the end, just brilliant.’ Jo
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!! I love how this book kept me guessing . . . All in all, one of my favorite page-turning thrillers.’ Melanie B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book will have you guessing until the last page . . . oh, that last page!’ Kristie
I’ve just landed my dream job in a top law firm. I’ve got the home I always wanted — a quiet little house in a leafy cul-de-sac.
And I think I’ve met someone special — Jake Wilder, the charming financial adviser who listened patiently over dinner while I told him about my first exhausting week at the firm.
From the outside, my life finally looks perfect.
But I’ve never stopped feeling guilty about what happened back in high school.
A girl died.
The first weekend after moving in, I walk out of the grocery store and find a single word scratched across the paint of my RUN.
Someone knows what I did.
And now they’re going to make me pay.
AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHOCKING FINAL TWIST.
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Kiersten Modglin, Jeneva Rose, Valerie Keogh, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena and T.M. Logan.
READERS LOVE FORGIVE AND FORGET:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing read! The story is dark and suspenseful, and I loved it.’ B. W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Bam, the ending blew me out of the water. What a page-turner!’ Jo C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dang, this one was REALLY GOOD! A crazy plot with plenty of surprises.’ Rebecca P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ending left me gasping. A great book.’ Diane C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will have you guessing all the way through. An absolute page-turner from start to finish.’ Laura J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowzers, what a read! Absolutely brilliant.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So many twists and turns at the end, just brilliant.’ Jo
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!! I love how this book kept me guessing . . . All in all, one of my favorite page-turning thrillers.’ Melanie B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book will have you guessing until the last page . . . oh, that last page!’ Kristie
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2026
About the author
N.L. Hinkens
28 books367 followersNYT and USA Today bestselling author N. L. Hinkens writes twisty psychological suspense thrillers with unexpected endings. She’s a travel junkie, coffee hound, and idea wrangler, in no particular order. She grew up in Ireland—land of legends and storytelling—and now resides in the US. Her work has won the Grand Prize Next Generation Indie Book Award for fiction, as well as numerous other awards. Join her VIP Reader Club for hot new releases, stellar giveaways, exclusive content, behind the scenes and more. https://normahinkens.com/
Pseudonym for author Norma Hinkens
Pseudonym for author Norma Hinkens
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April 7, 2026
Forgive and Forget: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking final twist, my twentieth amazing (243-page) read from author N.L. Hinkens, one of my favorite authors. I enjoyed the outstanding domestic thriller with more twists and turns than the Gordian Knot! Norma (N.L.) Hinkens is one of my favorite authors! When I seen this books release I immediately went out and got a Kindle copy of and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
May 1, 2026
True psychopaths
Knowing who to trust is a tough path to follow, especially when you carry youthful guilt with you. This was a story that shows that mistakes you make in your adolescent years can stay with you and lead to issues as you age.
Knowing who to trust is a tough path to follow, especially when you carry youthful guilt with you. This was a story that shows that mistakes you make in your adolescent years can stay with you and lead to issues as you age.
April 16, 2026
Addictive
This is an addictive psychological thriller. With all of the twists and turns it will keep you guessing until the very end.
This is an addictive psychological thriller. With all of the twists and turns it will keep you guessing until the very end.
April 26, 2026
A little far fetched for me, but still an ok read.
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