Review: Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love by Beatrix Quinn

About the Book

One missing woman, two hopeful hearts, and a trail of sticky notes no one can decipher.

When seventy-five-year-old retired botany professor Betty Wilding vanishes—again—her family assumes she’s wandered into another greenhouse or accidentally joined a silent retreat. But Betty isn’t lost. She’s chasing down a long-lost love, a decades-old betrayal, and the truth behind the letters that never reached her.

Meanwhile, Daniel Wren, gentle hardware-store philosopher and wearer of tweed in inappropriate seasons, is trying to find Betty, armed with nothing but old memories, unsent letters, and a romantic’s refusal to give up—even when everyone else thinks it’s too late.

But nothing is simple in the small town of Willowend, especially with:

• One fiercely loyal sister with a planner and a temper,
• A meddling society woman with suspiciously fresh lipstick and a plan of her own,
• And a pair of middle-aged kids who may just be falling in love while tracking down their runaway parents.

Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a charming, heartfelt romantic dramedy for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s about second chances, the beautiful mess of memory, and what happens when love refuses to be forgotten—even if you sometimes forget where you put your keys.

If you like your love stories witty, wistful, and just a little wild, this is the one to add to your cart right now.

Because love might grow old—but it never grows up.

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MY THOUGHTS

This was an absolute joy to read! It made me laugh. It made me cry. And it made me feel every emotion in between.

I enjoyed the fact that the story featured an older couple. Betty and Daniel were so endearing and likeable. I was really rooting for them to find each other again.

I thought all of the characters were so real and authentic. It felt like I already knew them, like they were old friends or family members.

I also enjoyed seeing the sisterly bond between Betty and Linda. They could drive each other crazy, but you could tell how much they loved one another.

If you're looking for a heartfelt and sweet story that tugs at your emotions, pick up a copy of this book. I enjoyed it so much.

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FOUR STARS