The Girl from the Hidden Forest
The nightmares may free her…but destroy the man she loves. Enjoy another Gothic Style Regency from Hannah Linder. Eliza Ellis has stayed hidden in Balfour Forest for as long as she can remember. Perhaps her only friends are the trees, or her little dog, or her story-telling father called Captain. But at least she is safe from the cruel world outside, a world Captain has warned her against and protected her from. That is, until a handsome stranger named Felton Northwood invades her quiet forest and steals her away. Why does he tell such lies? Why does he insist that her name is Miss Eliza Gillingham, daughter of a viscount, who disappeared fourteen years ago after the murder of her own mother? A murder Eliza is said to have witnessed. When Felton returns Eliza to Monbury Manor and reunites her with a man who is told to be her father, all she remembers are the strange nightmares that have plagued her since childhood. Why have they suddenly grown worse? Are the answers hidden inside her own mind? As danger mounts and lethal attempts are made on her life, Eliza and Felton must work together to uncover the identity of a killer who has stayed silent for fourteen years. When she finally uncovers the horrendous memories trapped in her mind, will divulging the truth cost her the man she loves—and both of their lives?
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Brace yourself to be swept away. Hannah Linder's newest release will make you laugh, ponder, and reach for the handkerchiefs.
The Girl From the Hidden Forest opens with Eliza and her little dog, Merrylad, walking through the forest she calls home. And something is wrong. The forest is supposed to be her safe haven in dangerous world, but she can't shake the sense of danger . . .
Enter Felton Northwood, the daring, determined young man on a quest to redeem his family's name. The only person who can bring the truth to light is Eliza, so he kidnaps her, plain and simple.
Felton is one of the most complex heroes I've encountered. He's brave, but reckless. He settles things with his fists rather than words. And sometimes he needs a good shake for all his selfishness, yet he's still a loveable character.
Eliza's sweetness contrasted him perfectly. And the danger creeping in around her was absolutely hair-raising.
The lessons both character learn about facing fear and discovering what truly matters in life add a lovely theme to the story. Prayer is interspersed throughout the book.
The Girl From the Hidden Forest is perfect for anyone looking for a story with twists reminiscent of fairytales.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review, but was not required to leave a positive review. My thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.