Forget Me Not (Paperback)
Staff Reviews
This is a second chance romance between Elliot and Ama, a florist and a wedding planner, who have a past with an unspecified messy end. What I loved most about this book was the converging timelines. You meet Ama in the present day, after landing a job planning a very high profile wedding that could make or break her new business, and when the clients pick Elliot Bloom as their florist, Soto makes it painfully clear that there is something awful lurking between Ama and Elliot. However, Elliot's chapters start nearly 4 years before, just before he meets Ama for the first time. With the alternating perspectives, the reader gets a truly masterful glimpse into the relationship between the two main characters. If you want a book that is going to lead you through the gambit of human emotions, and leave you feeling vindicated, cozy and absolutely dizzy in love, Forget Me Not should absolutely be your next choice. P.S. If it gives you Reylo vibes, you’re right on the money. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry about it.
-Jenna
— From Opinionated October Staff PicksJuly 2023 Indie Next List
“Two years ago Ama, a wedding planner, and Elliot, a florist, broke each other’s hearts. Now they’re on an event that could alter their careers. Can love after a disaster really work? A smart and hilarious ‘opposites attract’ rom-com.”
— Scott Lange, The Bookman, Grand Haven, MI
Description
A wedding planner and her grumpy ex must work together to plan a celebrity event in this deliciously spicy and funny novel from Ali Hazelwood's "favorite writer."
Ama Torres is an optimistic wedding planner who doesn’t believe in marriage. But weddings? They’re amazing. Elliot Bloom is a brooding florist who hates owning a flower shop…until a certain bright-eyed, donut-loving workaholic shows up at his door.
Once upon a time, they collaborated on events by day, and by night, Ama traced the intricate flower tattoos etched along his body. Then Ama shattered his heart and never spoke to Elliot again.
Now they’re working on an event that could make or break both of their careers—except neither of them has gotten over what happened two years ago. Things are not helped by the two brides, who see the obvious chemistry between Ama and Elliot and are determined to set them up, not knowing their complicated history. But as the wedding takes on a life of its own, Ama and Elliot are about to discover that some things can survive a complete catastrophe . . .
Smart and hilarious, Forget Me Not is about two people giving themselves—and love!—a second chance.
About the Author
JULIE SOTO is a USA Today bestselling author, playwright, and actress originally from Sacramento, CA. Her musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival’s Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for her script. She is a musical theater geek, fandom nerd, and the author of many spicy fan fictions. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg, CA, with her dog, Charlie. She is probably drinking coffee as you read this.
Praise For…
"A debut that is equal parts sexy and sweet."—Kirkus
"Fans of the grumpy/sunshine trope will swoon over surly Elliot."—Publishers Weekly
"A funny, heartfelt love letter to the author’s hometown of Sacramento, that will interest readers who enjoy second-chance romance, fiery sexual chemistry, and grumpy/sunshine relationship dynamics."—Library Journal
“The way Soto wields both POV and alternating timelines to tell a timeless love story promises to make this book one of the best of the year.”
—Paste Magazine
“Swoon-worthy…a pitch-perfect romance.”—Parade Magazine
“FORGET ME NOT is a sparkling gem of a romance. Swoony, sweet, and sexy, with heart-clenching moments and gorgeous prose. A stellar debut and the announcement of a phenomenal talent. Watch out, world - Julie Soto has arrived.”
—Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
