The Girl from the Hidden Forest

Hannah Linder

May 2024 · Barbour Publishing

About this ebook

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?

Ratings and reviews

Another thrilling gothic romance from Hannah Linder! I absolutely love her books & end up devouring them. The Girl From the Hidden Forest is no exception. This suspenseful mystery & swoon worthy romance pulled me in & didn’t let go. With a lovable FMC with repressed memories & the man who needs her to remember to clear his father’s name, this story kept me on pins & needles. Someone though doesn’t want her to remember & her life is constantly in danger as she struggles to recall what happened.

Beautifully-written, original, & captivating from cover to cover! The speed of the plot is perfect, the author's writing style is smooth & sparkling with beauty, emotion, & wit, the story is original & enthralling, & the author uses such beautiful & expressive language. I love Merrylad! He is the sweetest. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! This story has it all: mystery, suspense, romance, & the perfect amount of angst! 5 very well deserved stars!

Loved reading the wonderfully written story full of suspense and captivating characters. Felton feels it is his duty to kidnap Eliza, bring her back to her rightful home, and hope her memory comes back to clear his father's name, but Eliza wants to go back to her forest and to the Captain who was like a father to her. Now, Eliza's life is in danger, and Felton wants to protect her from harm. Read the highly recommended and a riveting must read.

About the author

Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Books & Such, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a four-time Selah Award winner, a 2023 Carol Award semi-finalist, a 2023 Angel Book Award third place winner, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Also, Hannah is an international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York Times, USA Today, and international bestsellers. She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion. When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing her instruments—piano, guitar, ukulele, and banjolele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, square dancing, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse. To follow her journey, visit hannahlinderbooks.com.