AMNESIA: Romantic Suspense

by D.G. Torrens

Cassie is suffering from trauma-induced amnesia. Weekly visits to her psychologist are proving challenging until fragments from the night of her attack begin to surface. Cassie spirals into a dark hole of fear and confusion – Pandora’s box spills open, revealing contents that she is ill-prepared for. Her nightmares are worsening. Her fear intensifies. The truth is imminent…Editorial Reviews for “A brilliant, gut-wrenching story with stunning action and fascinating characters binds this heart-reaping romance with mystery and horror; all springing from the pen of extraordinary novelist D.G. Torrens. A ritornelle in print.” Mark T Wayne - Author of The Trial; TV host, and show producer.Our effigy, Litterarum Talitate ‘immortalized in literature’ brightens honour of such notable author D.G. Torrens.Amnesia is her latest masterpiece. AUTHORPÆDIA — The Worlds only Encyclopedia dedicated to authors.

Genres: Suspense, Romance, Mystery, Contemporary

206 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 5, 2021

About the author

D.G. Torrens is a celebrated UK & USA bestselling Author/Poet with an impressive literary portfolio. With 25 published books to date, the author continues to captivate readers across genres.

Beyond her novels, D.G Torrens has contributed four short stories to multi-author anthologies, including “Love Letters to Water,” with all proceeds benefiting charity. Her literary journey began with the unexpected success of her first book, “Amelia’s Story”, which has been downloaded over 500k times worldwide. Originally penned for her daughter, this true-life story resonated with readers, propelling her into the spotlight. Securing a literary agent, who landed the author a three-book deal with Audible for the entire Amelia Series & most recently A foreign rights deal.

The author is currently penning book 26 -THREE FOR A GIRL due for release in 2025 (Autumn)

D.G Torrens has recently co-directed and co-produced her first documentary film titled: Birmingham A City Rooted in Talent, (due for broadcast 2026). The documentary film won Best Documentary 2024 at the Birmingham Film Festival Awards.

The author is represented in the USA by Hershman Rights Management (HRM Literary Agents)
D.G. Torrens subsequent works span diverse genres, from military romance to romantic suspense, domestic thrillers, contemporary romance novels, and poetry collections.
Her impact extended to the airwaves, where she served as a weekly Headline Reviewer on BBC Radio WM 95.6 FM during 2014/15. Discussing daily headlines with thousands of listeners, she navigated the challenge with grace and wit.

A quote from the author:
“It can be quite daunting discussing the day’s headlines knowing thousands of people are tuning in... You never know when you are going to mess up! Thankfully, with lady luck on my side, I managed to wing it! “

A quote by D.G. Torrens:
"Dream it, believe it, and think it into existence."

D.G. Torrens lives by the motto, "The child first and foremost."

Quote by D.G. Torrens: "Not everyone will understand your journey what matters is that you do."


All Titles by D.G. Torrens:

ONE FOR SORROW (Domestic Thriller)
TWO FOR JOY (Domestic Thriller)
Amnesia (Domestic Thriller)
The Poppy Fields (Book #1) Military/Romance
The Poppy Fields (Book #2) Military/Romance
The Poppy Fields (Book #3) Military/Romance
Tears of Endurance (Book #1) Romantic Drama
Whispers from Heaven (Book #2) Romantic
Drama
Broken Wings (Military/Romance)
A Soldier's Fear. (Military/Romance)
FINDING YOU - (Romantic Suspense)
Amelia's Story (Book #1) Autobiography
Amelia's Destiny (Book #2) Autobiography
Amelia The Mother (Book #3) Autobiography
Forbidden (Book #1) Hamilton/Sharma series
Dissolution (Book #2) Hamilton/Sharma series
Unforeseen (Book #3) Hamilton/Sharma series
Love In Times of War (Boxed set collaboration)
Military Boots (War Anthology)
Heart and Mind (Contemporary Poetry)
ABYSS (Thought provoking poetry & prose)
SONDER (Thought provoking poetry & Prose
Midnight Musings (300 quotes)

Short Stories:
Brumology Anthology (Catacoombs behind the green door)
Love Letters to Water Anthology: (The Man behind the Falls)
Love Letters to Water Anthology: ( The Golden Temple)

Author website: dgtorrensauthor.com
Twitter @torrenstp

Reviews

[Sophie Bowns · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot was fine, but the dialogue was unrealistic.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMNESIA is the latest heart-wrenching suspense by Bestselling Author D.G. Torrens.

Cassie is suffering from a trauma-induced amnesia, due to a vicious assault months earlier. As bits and pieces of her memory return, she becomes even more confused. Nothing makes sense. She has no idea at all who attacked her, slashing and leaving her bleeding to death.

Leo, the man she’s been seeing, has been smothering her since her release from the hospital, and when he refuses to give her the space she needs to recover, she breaks off the relationship, setting off another chain of events. During one of her confrontations with Leo, she’s offered escape, courtesy of her boss, Mark. A friendship develops with time and eventually the two admit they have feelings for each other.

Meanwhile, Cassie’s longtime best friend is found dead, of a supposedly accidental fall which sends Cassie into an even deeper depression.

But not only has Leo become even more obsessive, refusing to let her move on, but Cassie begins to suspect that his brother Rob might have had something to do with her assault, when he tries to give her unwanted advice. More of Cassie’s memories return, which turns up a clue leading to Rob’s arrest.

Someone breaks into her apartment leaving her roses. Her files are stolen from her psychiatrist’s office after her psychiatrist is nearly killed by a hit and run driver. There’s so little that Cassie is certain of though and she feels little relief at Rob’s arrest.

Have they got the right man? Will Cassie ever be able to move forward? You’ll just have to read this heart wrenching suspense novel to discover the answers.

This story has a lot of twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end, which has yet another interesting twist. I highly recommend it for suspense and romance readers alike!! I give it 5 stars!!

[S.R. Mallery · Rating 5 out of 5]

***** Wow…

It starts with a powerful opening between Cassie and her therapist, Jennifer, as Cassie tries to remember anything about “that night.” The night when she had been jogging in the woods, then was attacked and nearly died. She tells Jennifer she doesn’t recall anything, but in reality, she does remember one thing, yet stays silent. BINGO. I was hooked!

Meanwhile, Cassie is connected to Leo, her boyfriend who has been staying with her––and becoming overbearing. Her best friend, Anna, who has always been there for her, now encourages Cassie to take care of herself, and if being away from Leo for a bit helps, to simply do that. Recovery is of the utmost importance.

We then are introduced to Leo’s dysfunctional family, where his brother, Rob—also a friend of Cassie and Anna’s––is the favored son, and Leo far less so. Resentment on Leo’s end is rampant as Cassie still has constant nightmares about that night.

Like a well-done thriller, this story kept me turning those pages, questioning, speculating, or assuming whether this or that is what happened––or not. And each time I assumed something, it pointed in a different direction. Her therapist says it best: “I have seen this before. That poor girl has a snake in her life. It is someone she knows. Soon, her memory will reveal all and turn her life upside down.”

Twists and turns, a devastating loss, which brings in the sharp detective Simmonds, and her supportive employer, Matt, all creates a more than steady beat. Will it all end happily? That’s for you to find out in this terrific, well-paced book. Highly recommended!

[Katie Mettner · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMNESIA is a heart-stopping romantic suspense and author D.G. Torrens kept me enthralled!

Cassie is having a time of it. A brutal attack in the park leaves her scarred and suffering from amnesia regarding the attack. Slowly, over months, she gets little memories of what happened that night, but never anything that puts the whole picture together for her. When she’s not dealing with those memories, she’s dealing with a controlling boyfriend who needs to go. Cassie has the strength and fortitude to tell him so, but he doesn’t like it.

Cassie is surrounded by family and friends who love her and a therapist who is helping her put the whole picture together so she can remember the night and put her assailant behind bars. What she remembers, though, puts the wrong person behind bars.

Her boss, Matt, cares for Cassie and that comes through loud and clear from their very first interaction. Having broken it off with Leo, Cassie is hesitant about Matt’s advances, but slowly, over time, discovers that she has feelings for him, and they start to date. Cassie, convinced that her attacker has been caught, was caught off guard when the real one showed up on her doorstep, literally.

Amnesia is a well-written romantic suspense that will keep you turning the pages. While I knew who the real bad guy was, I had to know why and the twists and turns at the end kept you glued to the pages until the very last one. If you love romantic suspense, this is one to check out!

[Peni]

Cassie is suffering from trauma-induced amnesia. Weekly visits to her psychologist are proving challenging until fragments from the night of her attack begin to surface. Cassie spirals into a dark hole of fear and confusion – Pandora’s box spills open, revealing contents that she is ill-prepared for. Her nightmares are worsening. Her fear intensifies. The truth is imminent…

Editorial Reviews for Amnesia:
“A brilliant, gut-wrenching story with stunning action and fascinating characters binds this heart-reaping romance with mystery and horror; all springing from the pen of extraordinary novelist D.G. Torrens. A ritornelle in print.” Mark T Wayne - Author of The Trial; TV host, and show producer.

Our effigy, Litterarum Talitate ‘immortalized in literature’ brightens honour of such notable author D.G. Torrens.
Amnesia is her latest masterpiece. AUTHORPÆDIA — The Worlds only Encyclopedia dedicated to authors.

[Uvi Poznansky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her amnesia, purported to be protecting her from the horror of remembering who attacked her, leaves her vulnerable and confused. Somehow, Cassie finds the courage to break off her relationship with Leo, the boyfriend who is clearly obsessed with her, and starts a new relationship with her boss, Mark.

This story is less about who-done-it, as it quickly becomes clear to the reader. Instead it focuses on Cassie’s anguish. Trapped in her amnesia, she is agonizingly blind to the danger that is still at hand, which is evident by the suspicious death of her longtime best friend, the theft of her files from her psychiatrist’s office, and the stilted advice she’s given by her brother Tom.

This is not an easy read, not a story for the faint of heart. The feeling that no one can be trusted is prevalent. Will Cassie succumb to her weakness and confusion—or will she overcome them, despite the tortures of amnesia?

Five stars.

[Valerie Clarizio · Rating 5 out of 5]

While out jogging, Cassie, a young professional woman, was attacked and left for dead. Unfortunately, she cannot remember anything about her attacker. Eventually, she has some flashbacks, but she still can’t put it all together.

Leo, her boyfriend, goes above and beyond to take care of her, but Cassie can’t help but feel that something is off between them since her attack. She expresses to Leo that she needs space, but he’s not on board with that decision.

Cassie and Leo break up and Leo moves in with his brother, Rob. The two brothers couldn’t be more different. Rob is sweet and thinks of others. Leo is obsessive and selfish.

Though Leo is out of the house, Cassie’s problems don’t end. In fact, they get worse, but I don’t want to divulge and spoilers.

There are a lot of twists and turns in this book that will keep you guessing about who the villain is, and there’s a doozie of a twist at the end of the book. The author delivered the SHOCK factor on that one.

If you like fast-paced page turners, Amnesia is the book for you.

[Diane 🌻 Williams · Rating 1 out of 5]

0.5/5

This is honestly the worst book I’ve read in a very long time, and I’ve read a few stinkers recently.

The 1/2 star was for a consistent storyline but even that was ruined by the very end.

My chief complaints with the book were:
1) The complete lack of editing was so distracting that it made the very simplistic plot hard to follow. Quotation marks were sometimes used but then often forgotten by the end of a statement making it very confusing to follow. Don’t even get me started on the overuse of exclamation points! Very annoying! Truly!

2) The dialogue was written terribly. There was not a single contraction used in the entire book. I have never encountered a human being in my entire life who never used contractions in conversation.

Am I glad I read it? Dear God, no! It was truly painful slogging through the terrible grammar issues to follow a very basic plot with an awful ending that tried to be clever but fell flat, imo.

Would I recommend it? Heck, no!

[Patrice Wilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amnesia draws the reader in from page one. Cassie was beaten and left for dead, with only brief flashes that peak though her memory but brings her no closer to the truth. Along the journey to recovery she finds comfort in her best friend and therapist, until her lifetime friend is found dead, causing her to slide into further decline. She alienates herself from her possessive boyfriend who does not want to let go. Various friends pop in and out, and the list of suspects grows. The ending has a few twists that you won't see coming.
A good read.

[Ajay Howarth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

"Amnesia" was a thrilling read that had me captivated from the start. The story follows Cassie who is suffering from trauma-induced amnesia, and her visits to her psychologist. As the plot progresses, fragments of the night of her attack begin to surface and Cassie is left to face the truth. This was a great read filled with suspense and romance. The author did a wonderful job of making you feel for her characters and keeping the plot unpredictable. I highly recommend this book and as always look forward to reading more from this author.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've previously read a few books by DG Torrens before so I was looking forward to jumping into some more of her work.
Cassie is suffering from Amnesia after a traumatic incident and she's desperate to remember just what happened that awful night.
Needing space she spilts from her boyfriend and tries to move on... but that definitely doesn't solve all of her troubles.
Twists turns and secrets from start to end.
I do think it would benefit from some parts being added to give us more story but overall a good read.
*Read as part of KU*

[Julie Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cassie is suffering from amnesia following a nasty attack...

This story tackles trauma and its effects. Cassie is successful in business but the attack has tangled her thoughts and feelings, as would be expected. She seeks therapy and has the support of her friends and family, and yet there is an undercurrent of threat throughout the book.

The characters are portrayed reasonably well and I liked Cassie's thought processes. The writing style was fast-paced and easy to read. I enjoyed the psychological aspects.

Worth a look.

[Sarah Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good!

I quite enjoyed this story, its a perfect blend of romance and suspense. The author kept my attention and the pages kept turning as the twists and turns left me wanting to know more. It's the second book I've read by this author, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Torrens has a way of broaching difficult situations and makes you feel for her characters. I look forward to reading more.

[Josephine Wrightson · Rating 4 out of 5]

great read

This was the first book from D G Torrens that I have read, and it won't be my last. I love a good thriller full of suspense. It was well-formed, written with expertise and a great story which kept me glued to the page. Once began simply kept reading and couldn't out if down. Almost reading it in one sitting.. And the end, wow! It had me thinking what?! Why?! Lol, however, I read further and my shock eased. It is a great story and one I would thoroughly recommend.

[Claire Birkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author but it won't be the last. The main character Cassie is suffering from amnesia after a brutal attack. This is the story of her trying to put her life back in order and also her memories back in place. The author certainly doesn't give her an easy ride and poor cassie is put through plenty in the story. Will she remember what happened that night?? Will you figure it out before she does? I kept thinking I had settled on a guilty party then changing my mind and changing it back again several times. No spoilers to my review but definitely a worthwhile read to see how cassie handles everything that is thrown at her.

[Tracey Gerrard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable and entertaining suspense story!
Amnesia by D.G. Torrens is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Cassie’s story takes the reader on a suspenseful journey as she tries to remember what happened on that fearful night. There were lots of twists and turns in this story that kept me entertained throughout. I would definitely recommend it!

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a decent story, but there were quite a few grammatical mistakes, mostly misplaced commas, and the dialog was sometimes repetitive and stilted. It needed better editing, then it could have been a great story.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page turner

Page turner. The main character Cassie is strong and courageous. The storyline drew me in and had me involved and i had a hard time putting it down. The author was new to me but won't be the last i read.

[A.B. Shepherd · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF: 12%

Stilted dialogue and writing style.

[cherise bisset · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant writer

Such a great read which keeps you in suspense right til the end . Great characters and plot. Would well recommend.

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