Forget Me Not

by Michelle M. Pillow

Re-Edited and Revised 17th Anniversary Edition

Regency Paranormal Gothic Romance
From NYT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow comes a tragically beautiful love story that defies perception.

When the scandalously independent Isabel Drake refuses to marry the man her parents choose for her, they force her to take lessons on how to become a respectable lady. However, her new tutor makes her feel anything but proper. Although her attraction to Mr. Weston is instantaneous, he resolves to keep her in her place—even as his desires for her become unmistakable.

Things are not what they seem at Rothfield Park. With Mr. Weston’s arrival, there comes an abundance of restless spirits who insinuate themselves into her life. Quickly, Isabel loses her grasp on reality, not knowing who’s alive or dead. Time is running out, and Isabel must solve the ghostly mystery of the eerie night mist that surrounds the manor before it comes to claim everyone she holds dear—including her Mr. Weston.

Forget Me Not, Re-Edited and Revised 17th Anniversary Edition published November 2020


Paranormal Regency Historical Ghost Gothic Romance

Formerly Titled: The Mists of Midnight, Originally Published 2004​

Genres: Romance, Historical, Historical Romance, Gothic Romance, Paranormal, Audiobook, Gothic

426 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

📚 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of All Things Romance
🌎 www.MichellePillow.com

Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with millions of books sold worldwide. Best known for her paranormal and sci-fi romance and paranormal women’s fiction, she writes captivating stories that blend heart, humor, adventure, and a touch of magic—perfect for readers who love immersive worlds and unforgettable characters.

Her bestselling series include Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Warlocks MacGregor®, Order of Magic, and Merely Mortal.

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A relentless explorer of both the real and the supernatural, Michelle has chased history through ancient ruins, climbed Mayan temples in Belize, and investigated haunted locations. She believes life is an adventure best fueled by curiosity, creativity, and copious amounts of coffee.

Now based in the American South, Michelle is involved in film and documentary projects with her talented husband. She is mom to a talented artist, and under the strict supervision of her furry overlords (a dog and a cat) who ensure she meets her deadlines. Most days, she can be found in her office wearing pajama pants, writing, plotting, and occasionally dancing to get the creative juices flowing.

She’s the award-winning author of the historical Maiden and the Monster and paranormal romance Love Potions. If you love dragon shifters, mischievous warlocks, and strong heroines who take charge of their destiny, her books are a perfect fit.

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Reviews

[Space Cowgirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

In 💘Love With A 👻Ghost
It all seems so real......
ADULT Historical Regency Romance💕, Paranormal Adventure👻.and Mystery.

Isabel💃💋, the oldest daughter of a Viscount, is a hoyden, a wild young woman who has gone through several governesses over the past year.

Her father decides she needs a tutor instead, so handsome Dougal Weston🐺🍆⛲ is brought in to further her education.

Rothfield Park, The country mansion🏰 her father is leasing, seems to be haunted👻 after a 🔥fire many years ago killed some servants and a young child👩.! Isabel💃💋 hears a child crying in the night and finds a young girl👩 in the mist outside the house🏰. She follows her but the girl👩 stays just out of reach. Finally she sees a knight on a black horse, and he pulls the girl up onto his 🐎horse and rides away.

No one but Isabel💃💋 and her sister Jane seem to be able to see and hear the wraiths in the nightly mists.
Until Dougal Weston🐺🍆⛲. He can see them, too.

ARC Provided by Booksprout 🌱.
This ebook was $4.99 at the time of this review.
Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.

I really enjoyed this unusual and well written ADULT Paranormal Romance💕 and Mystery, too. It's a fabulous page turner! Enthralling and emotionally charged!

This is a modified and updated version of a book Ms Pillow published in 2004.

[Amanda Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Forget Me Not," by Michelle M. Pillow was the sweetest paranormal, historical romance that I have read in a long while. Isabel's parents are stifling her, they want her to marry a man that she doesn't care for, they are keeping her and her sister in the country and they believe she needs a tutor (at her age)! She wants nothing to do with her parents' choice for a husband or the tutor they hired. Isabel is also worried about the spirits her sister Jane believes she sees around the manor. She actually gets spooked by a spirit in the woods and falls off her horse, hitting her head.
Soon, Isabel meets her new tutor, Mr. Weston - Dougal. Mr. Weston is handsome, but not charming, she sets out to fool him into believing that she is an empty-headed miss. She talks to him of nothing but fashion and the latest gossip.
But Mr. Weston is much more than he seems. He believes Isabel can see spirits and he needs to connect with a very special spirit. He needs Isabel to remember her accident, which she seems incapable of doing. The more time they spend together, the more they are drawn to each other. Can spoiled Isabel find love with her lowly tutor?
Very sweet paranormal, historical romance that kept this reader guessing. The reader realizes pretty quickly that this is a ghost story, but who are the ghosts? "Forget Me Not" is filled with passionate scenes and tension between Isabel and Dougal. I highly recommend this book to lovers of paranormal and historical romance that also enjoy books with steam.

[Dawn Dohey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forget me Not was a beautifully written story. It's about two people from different times that are brought together by tragic events only to fall in-love with one another. Dougal searches for he's long lost daughter will the other Isabel searches for her freedom of choices in a time were women don't have much to say about how their lives should be lived .
Dougal has lived a grand life but all is lost when he's wife leaves him ,and then he looses his daughter to a tragic fire . Some time later he surfaces as Isabel tutor .Isabel is about to married off to a man she cares nothing for but because of his station in life he is thought to be a better suitor for Isabel by her parents choice. Isabel however loves Edward but is not from money like Isabel. She has driven many Governesses away that are their to help groom to become a Lady and prepare her for marriage. Isabel father and mother tell her that she is to have a tutor she is outraged and decides a plan to drive him away to.
When Isabel meet Mr, Dougal Weston she will soon discover she has maybe met her match. Dougal has a secret and Isabel may be the key to helping Dougal only for her to help she first must learn Dougal's secret the only thing holding him back is she might not be ready to learn that just yet. However this secret and Isabel actions to help uncover all comes with a timeline . But first she also must remember something . Will she remember in time or will the truth to what happen to Dougal's daughter be lost to him forever. I love reading this story and was more then happy to leave an review I can tell you that there were many twist and turn along the way . I just didn't want to give to much away in reguards of the story line or how things came to be ......you'll have to buy the book and discover for yourself.

[Michelle Dohring · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isabel Drake lives at Rothfield Park with her parents and two sisters. Her father is Viscount Sutherfeld and they are renting the estate. There was a fire many years ago and some servants and a child died. Isabel and her sister Jane have seen ghosts. Colonel Wallace is interested in marrying Isabel. He is the future Marquis of Rothfield. Isabel refuses to marry the Colonel. Isabel’s parents hire a tutor, Dougal Weston. Isabel is attracted to Dougal. There is something about him that draws her to him. Dougal is drawn to Isabel. Dougal believes they can never be together. His feelings for her are wrong. It could never work out. He must stay on task and discover what Isabel saw in the forest. Can she help him find the ghost? Can they over come the obstacles in their way to be together? This book is full of mystery and suspense. You keep turning the pages wanting answers. There are many unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. There is intense passion between Dougal and Isabel. Their love story is charming. They must beat all the obstacles against them to be together. This is a timeless story against all odds. I truly enjoyed this story! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ash J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not a real big historical romance fan but I love Michelle M. Pillow and I also like paranormal romance so I thought I would try this one out and I am so glad that I did. The story was a sweet historical romance with a big paranormal and mystery twist to it al well. I got drawn into the story and I really liked the characters, except for Isabel's parents who had her on an extremely tight leash. The book kept me engaged throughout the whole story and had a really well thought out ending. Can't wait to check out more of the author's stories.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[J P · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story started out a little slow for me as I prefer a little more interaction between the two main characters right from the start, but once it picked up, I couldn't put the book down. I loved trying to figure out the mystery of what was going to happen next, but I especially loved how everything actually ended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Regency and paranormal then read this. I'm not giving anything away but there's so many twists and turns that I couldn't put it down until I knew what was happening. Such a phenomenal read!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming romantic story! From a time when gentlemen called on ladies and language was romantic. With a bit of mystery and the supernatural thrown in. Great read! I loved the characters and all the little details.

[Caroline Paquin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, timeless story

I haven’t read the first version of the book, but reading it, now, with the editing only experience can bring, made me marvel at this beautiful, timeless story, a romance for the ages.

A must.

[Madeleine Booth-Smits · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a classic!! This book was amazing. Full of twists, turns, love, mystery, laughter and tears. This book reminds me of classic like Wuthering Heights and must read for anyone who loves a Bronte book!

[Rachel Joi Maples · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic read!

[Rossana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have normally read this book in a day as i greedily wanted to know what was going on, but i forced myself to put it down and drag it for a few days because i didn't want it to end. It has all the components that make this sort of books the perfect read for me: mystery, suspense, love passion, unexpected twists, sadness, happiness. I sensed and appreciated great literature masterpieces influences to this beautiful work, like "little women", "pride and prejudice", "Jane Eyre", "the portrait of Dorian Gray". Influences that are so very subtle and do not steal anything from this original brilliant work Michelle created. It was a pleasure to read A to Z. The characters were very believable and the story well written, so that everything makes sense exactly when it needs to.

In regards to the Audio version of this book, i must say that Rebecca is a brilliant reader and her voice generally suits historical novels, she has a wide range of tones and her narration timing is impeccable. unfortunately though i didn't think she was the best choice to give life to a 21 years old rebellious girl. Her voice is too mature to represent a young woman. She was brilliant in performing the other roles.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I also received a free copy of the audio book via StoryOrigin and i am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christina Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first regency romance book and it was awesome. Isabel has an accident and then can see spirits. She goes on a wild ride to find love and purpose. Absolutely enjoyed this ride and will definitely read more.

[Todd Bliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

The narrator was fantastic and the story amazing as this love/ghost story goes on and entertains your ears and heart

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really wonderful Regency romance from Michelle M. Pillow. Not the genre I'm accustomed to from this author, but still loved it! It is sweet and spooky, mysterious and edge-of-your-seat suspense..

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dawn Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forget Me Not kept me intrigued and anxious to know how everything would come together. I tried to guess what the big reveal was and a few times thought I had it right but then things would happen that made me change my mind. In the end I guessed right but not disappointed at that. I enjoyed all of the characters, except the parents for obvious reasons given the time period. The narrator did a good job voicing the characters.

[Cheryl Drake johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent ghost story with such heart, passion, and pain. Isabel Drake is a woman who is very strong-willed which will cause her to do things that she will come to regret and appreciate by the end of the book. Isabel has a mind of her own and she has decided that she wants to marry a young man in their county and has been inviting him over for dinner but today the Colonel who wants much more than just dinner with her but she is having none of it not knowing that her future is definitely not what she was hoping for and her parents want to much but since she is the eldest she has to marry him as soon as she learns to act like a lady. When she finds out what her parents are up to and why she is very upset and runs out of the house in a tiff and dashes to stables for her horse. She has an accident while riding. It's a long time later when she wakes and finds that everyone has gone from the manner but the tutor her father said he was going to hire was in the library Dougal Weston and he is everything she could possibly want in a man but he is not there for her he is trying to find his daughter who happens to be on the estate and has been looked after for a long, long time. Things look pretty bleak as far as he is concerned but he is expecting Isabel to help him but Isabelle is still not understanding what is really going on and believes her mother is keeping people from visiting her since she has sent her sisters and best friend to London. Still, she doesn't realize that she is driving her mother batty with her comings and goings. Neither really understands what is going on. Finally, things start to happen when Isabel sees the little girl and tries to talk to her so she can help her. Jane and Dougal find they like each other but he cannot have anything with his student. Jane helps Isabel figure out what happened. A suspense mystery, drama, and love. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dawn Dohey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forget me Not was a beautifully written story. It's about two people from different times that are brought together by tragic events only to fall in-love with one another. Dougal searches for he's long lost daughter will the other Isabel searches for her freedom of choices in a time were women don't have much to say about how their lives should be lived .
Dougal has lived a grand life but all is lost when he's wife leaves him ,and then he looses his daughter to a tragic fire . Some time later he surfaces as Isabel tutor .Isabel is about to married off to a man she cares nothing for but because of his station in life he is thought to be a better suitor for Isabel by her parents choice. Isabel however loves Edward but is not from money like Isabel. She has driven many Governesses away that are their to help groom to become a Lady and prepare her for marriage. Isabel father and mother tell her that she is to have a tutor she is outraged and decides a plan to drive him away to.
When Isabel meet Mr, Dougal Weston she will soon discover she has maybe met her match. Dougal has a secret and Isabel may be the key to helping Dougal only for her to help she first must learn Dougal's secret the only thing holding him back is she might not be ready to learn that just yet. However this secret and Isabel actions to help uncover all comes with a timeline . But first she also must remember something . Will she remember in time or will the truth to what happen to Dougal's daughter be lost to him forever. I love reading this story and was more then happy to leave an review I can tell you that there were many twist and turn along the way . I just didn't want to give to much away in regards of the story line or how things came to be ......you'll have to buy the book and discover for yourself.

[MommaT_Book_Phoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the rich descriptions of the characters & the remote estate, to the family row & subsequent rage-fueled horseback escape, ending with Isabel's head injury, chapter 1 kicked this story off well. Isabel begins to see ghosts, meets her new tutor, starts to investigate the estate's mysterious inhabitants, and discovers a creepy nightly mist, which leads to plenty of twists & turns, with a Sixth-Sense feel. I was thoroughly invested in it,
and was kept guessing all the way until the end, which I enjoy, because I don't want to see the reveal coming!
Throughout all of this, Isabel's forbidden relationship with her tutor heats up & culminates in some sexy time, not explicit. By the epilogue, I had the warm fuzzies, and no book hangover, for it is a stand-alone and wrapped up well. This was a wonderful read!

I've recently discovered Ms. Pillow, & have read 5 of her different genres now... and recieved this one in exchange for an honest review, which did not factor in my opinion.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner from Ms. Pillow, this was a great gothic novel. The characters were great and I enjoyed the storyline.. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obey your parents. If you don't strange things can happen. Isobel learned the hard way or you decide. When she refuses to marry their chosen suitor, they order her to become a proper lady and hire a tutor. But after he, Mr. Weston, arrives strange things begin. Ghosts? Dead bodies. Evil mists? There is plenty of action, lots of questions, mysteries, and a heck of a story. This is a historical, ghost story, romance, and mystery. Wow, all packed in a great full length read by one of the best. Don't miss it.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.

[Sharon Hatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heard this described as “Jane Austin meets Sixth Sense” and that is a very apt description! Throughout the story, you are never sure exactly what is going on and there is more than one twist. A little different from the stories I usually read by Ms. Pillow but I loved it! The premise of the story is a rebellious young lady (Isabel) who is pulled into an intriguing situation with several characters she believes to be alive but may be the fabled ghosts said to haunt the estate. This was an awesome read, it was gripping and surprising and the characters were unforgettable.
**I voluntarily chose to review a copy of this book and I have not been compensated in any way**

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had my head spinning - an atmospheric Gothic romance with elements of paranormal and mystery and a Jane Austen feel to it. I couldn’t stop thinking about the book when I put it down in between reads and found myself wondering about Dougal and Isabel, trying to figure out what was happening to them. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right up until the very end. I went through so many emotions reading this book and have to say that I absolutely loved it! A must read!!

[Karen Roeske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paranormal gothic romance... Say what? I have to admit what I envisioned this meant in my mind was gladly so much better! So refreshing to get a storyline that was fresh and we'll conceived. I've read other genres from this author and enjoy her style, and while she says this was an edited version of her original tale, I have to say I loved this. Think English historical romance mixed with ghosts- and it's still better than whatever just ran through your head 😉. My only regret is when I reread it I won't enjoy the pleasant surprise of new discovery with the story!

[JKAF · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a little different and hard for me to leave a review without giving to much away..so this will be a little short!

Isabel has been seeing a little girl around the house and grounds that's a ghost but she doesn't know why she is seeing a ghost all of a sudden.
When Isabel has a fight with her parents they hire a tutor to teach her to be proper for her soon to be husband but things aren't what they should be!

[Pat Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isabel went on a ride and when she came back she was different. This book is full of surprises, well written, it has great characters, it is a different read than I usually read and I didn’t know if I would like it but I really did. It was suspenseful, sometimes I was on the edge of my seat. I was rooting for Isabel. It’s a great book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and gave my honest opinion.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story kept me turning pages, I was not putting it down until I was finished reading it. I would say keep the Kleenex Handy. Isabel Drake and Dougal Weston's story of suspense, drama, danger, ghosts, and an eternal love. A beautiful story, that I recommend. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marie Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful story! I have loved all of Michelle’s work so far and this book didn’t disappoint. Full of intrigue and amazing characters; I found it hard to put down once I’d started it.
I highly recommend reading it, even if it’s not what you’d read. Give it a go and you won’t regret it!!!!

[Amber K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forget Me Not by Michelle M. Pillow
Beautiful paranormal historical romance.
Well written with intrigue, romance, secrets and ghosts. I loved the characters, this was such a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to end!!

[Jennine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle is one of my favorite writers and I was curious to see what her first writings were like. Her books are quite addictive and I found this story entertaining and captivating, not to mention that ghosts are my hook so I was a goner before the first chapter was finished. Recommended