I loved this book it's a story with a massive message but a great great moving story that I think you will be impressed with. It's a thriller that hooks you it has a possible love story but that didn't put me off I was too engrossed in the story to let that put me off.

Three generations Gran, Mum and Daughter relocate to escape the brutal life Mum was living or rather enduring at the hands of her husband, and teenage daughter living in fear when this should have been the adventure that teen years can be. O and there is Archie but you will get to understand who he is and what he has done to be so well you can read that for yourself.

Was this believable well it's a thriller it doesn't have to be but I could see it stranger things have happen but the twists could happen yes but will you see them coming???? The will they it won't they kept me from wanting to put this down so.......Over all I say 5 stars isn't enough I hope you do as well.

Really enjoyed this story. Great characters, great storyline and good ending too. A little bit predicable but good all the same. My only criticism is that whoever proof read this needs a new job as there are plenty of errors but didn't stop me from enjoying

What a wonderful, life affirming, heart warming story of love and second chances. It shows how good can come from awful things when we see each other as flawed and vulnerable human Beings. Beautifully written with characters and relationships you really care about. I was very moved on a number of occasions and heartily recommend that you read it.

Wow, what can i say. Susan Lewis never disappoints me but this book i just loved. The style of writing was fantastic and loved how the story just took over my days. The characters were so loveable and plenty of little twists that you wouldn't have imagined happening. Already looking forward to Susan's next book if this was anything to go by.

Strong story but wavered in the middle. Well-drawn and interesting characters and an intriguing theme of justice and redemption, but the middle seemed long and drawn out, making it hard to finish.

This is my first Susan Lewis read and will not be my last.

Marcy, Claudia and Jasmine are escaping Claudias abusive husband, with new Identities and a fresh start what possibly could go wrong!

All is going well in Kesterly until one night everything changes forever.

I want to go into more detail but don't want to spoil it for you.

A gripping and heartbreaking read with likeable characters, A lot of hard work and research has been put in by Susan and it was a pleasure to read.

Thank you Harper Collins for this ARC

This book drew me from the very beginning and I felt I had a vested interest in all the characters. What started off as a domestic abuse story moved into one about restorative justice and relationships. I did find it a little drawn out in the middle but overall an enjoyable story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK

Yet another superb novel from Susan Lewis! This is a family saga intertwined with a touch of thriller.
Claudia, her daughter Jasmine and her mother Marcy completely change their identities and move away from London to Kesterley a small seaside town in a bid to escape Claudia’s controlling and abusive husband. Although he is in prison she is well aware that she won’t escape him forever. The family quickly settle in their new home and make many new friends. Their lives change following a fire at their recently restored house causing a devastating injury to Marcy. Archie Colbrook is the teenager responsible for the fire although he had no intention of harming anybody. Through the restorative justice system Claudia’s family and Archie’s lives become intertwined but Claudia finds it difficult to forgive the harm he’s done.
The characters are so easy to get to know and relate to. I was sorry when it ended.
My thanks to Rachel Quin, Harper Collins and netgalley for the opportunity to read and review

This story seemed to be a bit far fetched for me, not as down to earth as most of Susan Lewis's books. Once again this features Kesterley and the rather too good to be true Andee Lawrence, so there are lots of familiar characters and locations. The book is suspenseful and well-written, as you would expect, with a good dose of "feel-good factor" thrown in. At the heart of the narrative is the concept of restorative justice, so the reader is being asked to consider the merits of this idea.

A story of a sinister fear that haunts the main characters and how almost impossible it was not to let that destroy them. Yet also a story of love, friendship and the power of both to transcend the most difficult of times. and a humbling study of forgiveness. It's not shown as an easy journey but its redemptive qualities come through in the end.

This is Susan Lewis at her best. A fast paced, well thought out novel, about family, friends and forgiveness. Marcy, Claudia and Jasmine are escaping Claudias abusive husband, but don’t foresee the consequences of this action.

It makes you think about what you would do if you were in their place. This has so obviously been well researched about one of the main points of the book. Loved it, one of the best reads I’ve had this year.

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This was beautiful! Really beautiful, in a way I didn't expect it to be. I actually 'took a punt' on this novel - the cover/description didn't set my heart ablaze. But I was looking for a new read and I figured, why not. Well! This was wonderful. The story was really heartfelt and actually thought-provoking (it made one think about forgiveness and the grudges one keeps that end up hurting no one more than oneself). I loved getting to know the characters and how both their strengths and weaknesses amalgamated to make them the people they were. Nothing about this novel felt formulaic or predicable and I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the way it was written (Archie's letters were amazing!), the pace, the dialogue, and the way the story itself evolved and eventually concluded. Five out of five and a big thank you to the publisher for letting me read this.

Wow what a story, even though I have finished it I have still been thinking out it. The book highlights a few things including an abusive relationship, Restorative Justice and recovery and rehabilitation. I can't seem to get my head around Restorative Justice, this book has opened up my eyes to it and I still don't really understand why you would want to do it but hopefully I will never be in that position where I would have to. Claudia, her mother and her daughter have had to make a fresh start away from their home because of an abusive relationship, Marcus is capable of anything and the girls do not want to be found. Just when life is getting back on track, something utterly devastating happens and Claudia is left sickened that Marcus has found them but has he? I don't want to give anything away but I really admire Marcy, Claudia's mother, I feel as though she is a very courageous woman, with having her family and friends around her I knew she would get there in the end. The rehabilitation process is a long and hard one speaking from experiences, not like what Marcy has had to go through but it is a long process and as long as you have your family behind you, I know it can be done. Susan Lewis books always have a habit of staying with you for a long time. I think this is a very good book and written well. It just begs the question could you forgive or would you?

Thanks to the publisher for an arc. This is a novel whose major theme is justice and forgiveness. Claudia, Jasmine and March are beginning a new life, Claudia escaping her abusive husband who is in prison. She quickly makes new friends and they begin to enjoy their new life until a teenager sets fire to their house and they find themselves coming back from a nightmare as Marcy is severely injured.
The restorative justice programme enters the story and the major themes are unfolded. I was particularly impressed by the research into the treatment of burns patients which added a layer of interest. This was a gripping story, but it was one of hope and faith in people. A good read - recommended.

Wow! Susan lewis has done it again a masterpiece of a book! Forgive me is a truly touching and insightful family drama based back in kesterleigh with several familiar faces!
Claudia along with her daughter and mother are fleeing from Claudias abusive husband and move away for a new start with new identities.Unfortunately the past catches up with them in a horrific way and life changes forever. The remarkable courage, resilience and power of forgiveness make this read outstanding along with the memorable characters, I was intrigued by the details of restorative justice as it wasn’t something I had heard of before and the outcome of it in this case was remarkable, really illustrating that from something so awful and life changing with forgiveness, trust and support the long term outcome can actually be life enhancing.
Thank you net galley for this brilliant thought provoking read.

Another great read from Susan Lewis. I couldn't wait to start reading this book after receiving an invitation from the publisher so I got started straight away and found it difficult to put down.
A heart rending story of a family who find themselves having to up sticks and go into hiding and then experiencing a tragic event which changes their lives forever. However, a twist in the tale makes very emotional reading. Love the characters in this book. Highly recommended!

#ForgiveMe #NetGalley
Lewis is getting better and better with her every book.
Did you ever say sorry to anyone? I said sorry to someone. I think there's a moment in every person's life where they want to say sorry for what they do. But what if the person in front doesn't want to hear your sorry? What if someone wants to punish you for what you did? What would you do then?
I think this is her best book till date. After My Lies Your Lies, this book is a masterpiece by Susan Lewis.
Narration and characterization are the main strength of this book.
Go for it. I highly recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Harper Fiction for giving me an advance copy.