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Remember Me
Sometimes the worst circumstances lead to the brightest moments.
Can a parent ever recover from the loss of a child? Three years after the disappearance of her daughter, Katy Sommers is still reeling. The world keeps spinning, but just as she starts to move on, she opens a letter and finds a picture enclosed. It's her daughter, obviously older. When the investigation kicks off anew, Katy must draw upon all of the skills she's honed in the past three years to survive. But she didn’t count on Alex Mitchell.
Special Agent Alex Mitchell is living in the shadow of a recent case, but she's forced to turn her focus to helping Katy find her daughter. She expected hard work and high emotions, but she didn't expect to fall in love. It’s temporary, just a fling, and when a wrench is thrown into their lives, Alex is left uncertain of where they stand and where life will take her.
But the kidnapper isn’t done. When their fragile bond is pushed to the limit, Katy and Alex have to decide just how far they will go for love and family.
Can a parent ever recover from the loss of a child? Three years after the disappearance of her daughter, Katy Sommers is still reeling. The world keeps spinning, but just as she starts to move on, she opens a letter and finds a picture enclosed. It's her daughter, obviously older. When the investigation kicks off anew, Katy must draw upon all of the skills she's honed in the past three years to survive. But she didn’t count on Alex Mitchell.
Special Agent Alex Mitchell is living in the shadow of a recent case, but she's forced to turn her focus to helping Katy find her daughter. She expected hard work and high emotions, but she didn't expect to fall in love. It’s temporary, just a fling, and when a wrench is thrown into their lives, Alex is left uncertain of where they stand and where life will take her.
But the kidnapper isn’t done. When their fragile bond is pushed to the limit, Katy and Alex have to decide just how far they will go for love and family.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2018
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April 12, 2018
**'Respect your characters,even the minor ones..'
Awe-inspiring read!
Powerful,achingly authentic 'REMEMBER ME' bravely addresses most of the ups & downs,trauma that a single parent had to endure after her daughter was kidnapped right before her own eyes--just her long persistence,the amount of help required on locating every tip and more,betrayal,friendships etc.. Determine not to become a zombie after the kidnapping,Katy distances herself from conventional friendships with other town folks,partake in some activities and only went to her regular nursing job. But when Special Agent Alex approached her to discuss everything that dealt with daughter,only then did Katy tentatively open herself up to the idea about going back to dating and thoughts of being in a relationship again--but still was terrified and also had lots of guilt because of her daughter. Even Alex had her own life issues with family and past job complications that she would like to eventually reveal at a later time. And then there is also Katy's parents--who has suddenly comes back into her life,and making her drudge up old painful memories that she really just want to leave behind. I do not know if Noelle Winters did lots of expert research on this topic because it was painstakingly obvious that she gave us/readers more than we bargain for plus extra and went far beyond the problems to address certain issues and the sensitiveness in this story. Here she even explores the traumatic stress,and does so in the context of both strong female,character-driven leads that also explores issues of trust,hope and finding common bonds with others. This storyline although heartbreaking,dark at times but great storytelling also has plenty of plot twister moments of disdainful wit and it then has a sweet,realistic love story at its heart. Highly recommend!
Awe-inspiring read!
Powerful,achingly authentic 'REMEMBER ME' bravely addresses most of the ups & downs,trauma that a single parent had to endure after her daughter was kidnapped right before her own eyes--just her long persistence,the amount of help required on locating every tip and more,betrayal,friendships etc.. Determine not to become a zombie after the kidnapping,Katy distances herself from conventional friendships with other town folks,partake in some activities and only went to her regular nursing job. But when Special Agent Alex approached her to discuss everything that dealt with daughter,only then did Katy tentatively open herself up to the idea about going back to dating and thoughts of being in a relationship again--but still was terrified and also had lots of guilt because of her daughter. Even Alex had her own life issues with family and past job complications that she would like to eventually reveal at a later time. And then there is also Katy's parents--who has suddenly comes back into her life,and making her drudge up old painful memories that she really just want to leave behind. I do not know if Noelle Winters did lots of expert research on this topic because it was painstakingly obvious that she gave us/readers more than we bargain for plus extra and went far beyond the problems to address certain issues and the sensitiveness in this story. Here she even explores the traumatic stress,and does so in the context of both strong female,character-driven leads that also explores issues of trust,hope and finding common bonds with others. This storyline although heartbreaking,dark at times but great storytelling also has plenty of plot twister moments of disdainful wit and it then has a sweet,realistic love story at its heart. Highly recommend!
February 7, 2019
Who abducted Tally
The motif
Why after 3 years, the abductor brought the attention to herself / himself.
3 reasons why I borrowed Remember Me from KU.
Three years after experiencing the dreadful event, Katy was still struggling and hoping to be reunited with her precious one. Her prayers were answered when she received a breakthrough in the case and a Dame In The Shining Armor aka Special Agent Alex Mitchell was sent to help with the investigation. S.A. Mitchell was not only in suit and packing, she was a lil broken too.
I stumbled into two red flags, the instant magnetic pull when the hs met for the first time(I wouldn't mind if it was lust at the first sight) and S.A. Mitchell's role as an investigator was replaced with babysitting job. That was a real bummer, the direction the author took for the hs to spend time together. The mission to find Katy's child was slowly pushed aside only to resurface here and there as the story began to focus more on the internal battle the hs' faced on whether to pursue their interests or not .. Much to my surprise, I loved them as a couple and found myself missing them a bit .They were sweet, loving and had some really good sex scenes.
The author wrote a few chapters through the perpetrator's POV and he/she/they sounded sinister enough. I had a few suspects on my list [thanks to the author for pointing them out] so when the big reveal happened, the "no freaking way " moment was absent.
Overall, it was an okay story. Some scenes were well written and some were not. The hs were likeable, not ott, even - tempered and in the battle between the sheets, the suit lost to the scrub. I might just reread this, the bookmarked pages that is.
The motif
Why after 3 years, the abductor brought the attention to herself / himself.
3 reasons why I borrowed Remember Me from KU.
Three years after experiencing the dreadful event, Katy was still struggling and hoping to be reunited with her precious one. Her prayers were answered when she received a breakthrough in the case and a Dame In The Shining Armor aka Special Agent Alex Mitchell was sent to help with the investigation. S.A. Mitchell was not only in suit and packing, she was a lil broken too.
I stumbled into two red flags, the instant magnetic pull when the hs met for the first time(I wouldn't mind if it was lust at the first sight) and S.A. Mitchell's role as an investigator was replaced with babysitting job. That was a real bummer, the direction the author took for the hs to spend time together. The mission to find Katy's child was slowly pushed aside only to resurface here and there as the story began to focus more on the internal battle the hs' faced on whether to pursue their interests or not .. Much to my surprise, I loved them as a couple and found myself missing them a bit .They were sweet, loving and had some really good sex scenes.
The author wrote a few chapters through the perpetrator's POV and he/she/they sounded sinister enough. I had a few suspects on my list [thanks to the author for pointing them out] so when the big reveal happened, the "no freaking way " moment was absent.
Overall, it was an okay story. Some scenes were well written and some were not. The hs were likeable, not ott, even - tempered and in the battle between the sheets, the suit lost to the scrub. I might just reread this, the bookmarked pages that is.
February 6, 2018
4.5 stars. I loved this book. It was everything that a suspense thriller should be - the mystery of a missing child, likable complicated leads and a pretty good whodunit reveal in the end. I did guess the culprit by the time 30% of the book was done - as I'm sure would most people who've read Sidney Sheldon and Mary Higgins Clark books - but the novel remained gripping till the end. I did worry that the missing child plot and the traumatic backstories of Kate and Alex could lead to the novel becoming too depressing but the author managed to portray the events with seriousness and sensitivity without letting the novel get too dismal and hopeless. That things don't immediately return to normal and the characters have to go through a healing period also made it seem a lot more realistic.
A few gripes - the author could've spent more time on the big reveal in the end considering it was obvious by then. The romance was a 'love/spark at first sight' thing but the novel did a good job of convincing me about the pairing by the end. There was one loose end which was a little confusing and not too well tied up but overall the plot was good and there weren't any major plotholes (at least none that offended my TV gained knowledge of police procedures). Considering that this book is available on KU, it's a definite steal.
Too many mushy meet cute leafic romances left me pining for a thriller and I'm glad to have found this book. I've found Noelle Winters to be pretty great in this genre and this is definitely her best one yet.
A few gripes - the author could've spent more time on the big reveal in the end considering it was obvious by then. The romance was a 'love/spark at first sight' thing but the novel did a good job of convincing me about the pairing by the end. There was one loose end which was a little confusing and not too well tied up but overall the plot was good and there weren't any major plotholes (at least none that offended my TV gained knowledge of police procedures). Considering that this book is available on KU, it's a definite steal.
Too many mushy meet cute leafic romances left me pining for a thriller and I'm glad to have found this book. I've found Noelle Winters to be pretty great in this genre and this is definitely her best one yet.
September 7, 2018
One of those books that is a great read but doesn’t bear forensic study - just lie back and go with it, cheer for the goodies, boo the baddies. Love it. Stood up well to 2nd reading!
September 12, 2021
Not bad, but not great - Kindle Unlimited mystery involving child abduction and the FBI Agent set to be a liaison on the case, getting involved with the grieving mother still holding out hope, when new information resurfaces 3 years later that reveals her daughter may still be alive.
What creeped me out is right from the get-go the agent, Alex, is basically being romantically set up with the mother character she is to work with, by her father who was previously on the case 3 years ago - no less - who mentioned they are both gay and that love can come in unexpected place. WTF??? While I can appreciate having a supportive character, this was just so far out of what I thought was appropriate, that I knew I would only struggle going further along, as the storyline convoluted itself.
There's a lot of drama, and that's par of the course with mystery, several red-herrings and various suspects, which was fine - but I found myself guessing correctly at the most logical suspect - however even that ends up becoming overly convoluted with almost too much extra added detail, and leaving a lot more questions than answers, by the end!
There was just not enough put into specifics, despite the author adding extras in - especially on the emotional front to have me convinced of much. The romance is just weird, both ladies immediately feeling a 'frisson' of attraction and eyes roaming on arses straight off, even though they are discussing the sobering case of a child being abducted and missing for 3 years.
So not really one I would recommend.
What creeped me out is right from the get-go the agent, Alex, is basically being romantically set up with the mother character she is to work with, by her father who was previously on the case 3 years ago - no less - who mentioned they are both gay and that love can come in unexpected place. WTF??? While I can appreciate having a supportive character, this was just so far out of what I thought was appropriate, that I knew I would only struggle going further along, as the storyline convoluted itself.
There's a lot of drama, and that's par of the course with mystery, several red-herrings and various suspects, which was fine - but I found myself guessing correctly at the most logical suspect - however even that ends up becoming overly convoluted with almost too much extra added detail, and leaving a lot more questions than answers, by the end!
There was just not enough put into specifics, despite the author adding extras in - especially on the emotional front to have me convinced of much. The romance is just weird, both ladies immediately feeling a 'frisson' of attraction and eyes roaming on arses straight off, even though they are discussing the sobering case of a child being abducted and missing for 3 years.
So not really one I would recommend.
February 4, 2018
Remember Me
This is my third book from this author and though I enjoy her books, they’re missing something that keeps me from loving them. It’s hard to pinpoint what it is exactly but I think they lack depth and emotion. An example, in all three I read there’s always a questioning the suspect scene. There’s two questions and the interview is over. And they move on to the next thing.
I think the author has the potential, as does her writing, but it needs more development. Every time the bad guy is revealed it feels rushed and like I’m missing information.
This is my third book from this author and though I enjoy her books, they’re missing something that keeps me from loving them. It’s hard to pinpoint what it is exactly but I think they lack depth and emotion. An example, in all three I read there’s always a questioning the suspect scene. There’s two questions and the interview is over. And they move on to the next thing.
I think the author has the potential, as does her writing, but it needs more development. Every time the bad guy is revealed it feels rushed and like I’m missing information.
June 2, 2018
I started the book thinking that at least part of it would be an investigation into finding Tally and who had taken her, but the actual investigation was a very minor part of the story.
As a romance I thought the book worked quite well. Early on there was a lot of internal dialogue, both with Katy and Alex, this was interesting, but a bit repetitive. However, I still enjoyed the story.
The twist at the end wasn’t entirely unexpected, but I had dismissed this possibility quite early on, so it was still a bit of a surprise. It made an interesting turn in the story and an exciting climax. However, I’m not sure the whole explanation of the case works under close scrutiny.
As a romance I thought the book worked quite well. Early on there was a lot of internal dialogue, both with Katy and Alex, this was interesting, but a bit repetitive. However, I still enjoyed the story.
The twist at the end wasn’t entirely unexpected, but I had dismissed this possibility quite early on, so it was still a bit of a surprise. It made an interesting turn in the story and an exciting climax. However, I’m not sure the whole explanation of the case works under close scrutiny.
February 17, 2018
Noelle Winters does a good job creating a sense of suspense in [Remember Me]. The plot centers around Katy who's daughter was kidnapped three years ago. Suddenly the case is refreshed by a picture of her daughter being sent to her. The FBI sends Alex to liason with local law enforcement and the family on this case that her father originally worked. These two broken women find friendship and hope within each other.
The plot of this takes some unexpected twists. The romance is there but not the main focus. It was a really quick read with developed characters and a very steady pace.
The plot of this takes some unexpected twists. The romance is there but not the main focus. It was a really quick read with developed characters and a very steady pace.
February 5, 2018
Good read...
When I started reading this I didn't know if I would like it or not but the more I read the better it got. This book shows you that you never know what is going to happen in your life from one day to the next. When Katy takes her daughter to the park she never thought that her life would change in an instant. When her daughter was kidnapped they brought in Alex (FBI) to help with the case. Alex's life changed from that day on never thinking that she would fall in love. Read this book and you won't be disappointed.
When I started reading this I didn't know if I would like it or not but the more I read the better it got. This book shows you that you never know what is going to happen in your life from one day to the next. When Katy takes her daughter to the park she never thought that her life would change in an instant. When her daughter was kidnapped they brought in Alex (FBI) to help with the case. Alex's life changed from that day on never thinking that she would fall in love. Read this book and you won't be disappointed.
June 19, 2018
Needs editing
The plot was good enough to keep me reading despite the poor writing. Though the spelling and grammar is pretty good, this book needs a lot of editing. It's repetitive and often contradictory.
It's supposed to be a realistic story, but people control their heart rate, and an addition that was built onto a house 3 years ago has a basement that juts out from the rest of the building. You can't tell me no one noticed her digging that.
I knew who the kidnapper was by about 40% on, and even though the author tried to lay a false trail, I was right.
Bottom line: this could be a good book with a lot of editing.
The plot was good enough to keep me reading despite the poor writing. Though the spelling and grammar is pretty good, this book needs a lot of editing. It's repetitive and often contradictory.
It's supposed to be a realistic story, but people control their heart rate, and an addition that was built onto a house 3 years ago has a basement that juts out from the rest of the building. You can't tell me no one noticed her digging that.
I knew who the kidnapper was by about 40% on, and even though the author tried to lay a false trail, I was right.
Bottom line: this could be a good book with a lot of editing.
February 3, 2018
Tense and well written
A well written suspense thriller with a sweet romance mixed in, this story has a little bit for everyone. While the resolution wasn't entirely a surprise, it was masked well enough to make it enjoyable. The characters are well developed and the plot well thought out. Highly recommended.
A well written suspense thriller with a sweet romance mixed in, this story has a little bit for everyone. While the resolution wasn't entirely a surprise, it was masked well enough to make it enjoyable. The characters are well developed and the plot well thought out. Highly recommended.
January 1, 2022
Remember Me — Noelle Winters (36 chapters) December 29, 2021
Katy has raised Tally alone for many years. Her religious parents abandoned her when she became pregnant and her two best friends helped her raise her little girl. One day, all that changed when xx disappeared. And again, her friends were there to get her through the ordeal. Several years past and a shock comes in the way of an unexpected reappearance.
Alex has been on a leave of absence when her last case went terrible wrong. When the case of Tally is updated she is called in to give guidance.
These two women seek to heal their past wounds and move on, but will it be together or apart?
I am glad that this was one of four books (and three audiobooks) that I decided to end 2021.
I was nervous on how the story started with the child gone missing and the three year gap after that; and I wasn’t sure if I liked bringing a romance into the sensitive subject.
However as the story progressed, I found myself really getting into the story.
I liked how the characters were fleshed out and how they interacted with each other.
There is some backstory that is brought in to make the plot more sense. However, there were inconsistencies in the story as well that made me go “huh?”
Overall, a very nice way to end the year.
Three stars.
Katy has raised Tally alone for many years. Her religious parents abandoned her when she became pregnant and her two best friends helped her raise her little girl. One day, all that changed when xx disappeared. And again, her friends were there to get her through the ordeal. Several years past and a shock comes in the way of an unexpected reappearance.
Alex has been on a leave of absence when her last case went terrible wrong. When the case of Tally is updated she is called in to give guidance.
These two women seek to heal their past wounds and move on, but will it be together or apart?
I am glad that this was one of four books (and three audiobooks) that I decided to end 2021.
I was nervous on how the story started with the child gone missing and the three year gap after that; and I wasn’t sure if I liked bringing a romance into the sensitive subject.
However as the story progressed, I found myself really getting into the story.
I liked how the characters were fleshed out and how they interacted with each other.
There is some backstory that is brought in to make the plot more sense. However, there were inconsistencies in the story as well that made me go “huh?”
Overall, a very nice way to end the year.
Three stars.
September 2, 2018
Ok...here we go! An FBI agent on leave of absence for psychological trauma is sent into a situation that triggers all of her PTSD issues and she identifies as a lesbian. What supervisor puts their people into such a mental mess? Just an opinion.
All that aside I believe Miss Winters does an effective job not bogging the reader down with the details of a mother learning how police procedures work when a child goes missing and doesn't go into gory details about the death or torture of children.
The story about the kidnapped little girl, her mother's emotional decline and recovery, was quick and surprising. I thought I knew who did it but got side tracked.
A good read. Kept me engaged until the very end.
All that aside I believe Miss Winters does an effective job not bogging the reader down with the details of a mother learning how police procedures work when a child goes missing and doesn't go into gory details about the death or torture of children.
The story about the kidnapped little girl, her mother's emotional decline and recovery, was quick and surprising. I thought I knew who did it but got side tracked.
A good read. Kept me engaged until the very end.
June 10, 2018
Very good story with a twist
I started reading this, without knowing much of the back story or author. The story will grab from the start. The ending was a surprise for me. I loved the story and will read more of her stories.
I started reading this, without knowing much of the back story or author. The story will grab from the start. The ending was a surprise for me. I loved the story and will read more of her stories.
May 11, 2023
Wonderful
I've read other books by Noelle Winters, but I think this is my favorite so far. The relationship that develops between Katy and Alex is so special.
The story was really good and realistic, and Alex's interactions with Tally are beautiful
I've read other books by Noelle Winters, but I think this is my favorite so far. The relationship that develops between Katy and Alex is so special.
The story was really good and realistic, and Alex's interactions with Tally are beautiful
April 1, 2018
I could not put this book down! It was amazing!
June 2, 2018
Great reading
This was great insight into the disappearance of a child and how it not only affects the parents but also the heroes who try to find them!
This was great insight into the disappearance of a child and how it not only affects the parents but also the heroes who try to find them!
July 24, 2018
It's 3+all my fav. So, I will give it 4.
Fun read. Not complicated and predicable.
Strong mom+sensitive FBI+some exciting moment.
Fun read. Not complicated and predicable.
Strong mom+sensitive FBI+some exciting moment.
September 19, 2018
This was a good read. It was well written. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the suspense of it. I definitely recommend this Author.
April 8, 2019
Cbird
Very well done. Very likable characters and the story line was on the seat of your pants. Looking forward to your other stories.
Very well done. Very likable characters and the story line was on the seat of your pants. Looking forward to your other stories.
April 20, 2026
decent read but i hate when a book ends with injury and then a time skip to when everything is miraculously better
April 30, 2019
You know from the beginning that something is about to happen that will keep you turning the pages. Winters creates captivating characters in a story that has twists and turns that will keep you entertained. When the most horrible event in Katy’s life happens, it is her friends who are there to pick her up and help her eventually move forward, not family. Winters has a few surprises in store for you as the story progresses…some good, some not so good. Her ability to describe locations and scenes is superb and the dialogue draws a picture, as well. I totally enjoyed following Katy’s tumultuous journey to the very end. I cannot say enough about Remember Me, it’s an adventure to read.
September 28, 2019
Relatable
I really enjoyed this book - it was too short! I loved the characters - strong women doing the best they could. I especially appreciated that way the author normalises therapy as a good and useful thing. A beautiful romance and a good story.
I really enjoyed this book - it was too short! I loved the characters - strong women doing the best they could. I especially appreciated that way the author normalises therapy as a good and useful thing. A beautiful romance and a good story.
June 25, 2018
Loved it
I loved this book. I felt like it was an easy read with enough drama and suspense to keep you entertained and enough romance that it wasn’t cheesy.
I loved this book. I felt like it was an easy read with enough drama and suspense to keep you entertained and enough romance that it wasn’t cheesy.
March 31, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book. it pulls on the heart string's. This book is a really sweet read and I would recommend as a quick read.
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