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Too Good To Be Forgotten: Book 1
‘Women’s Fiction at its very best ‘Too Good To Be Forgotten’ combines thriller, adventure, romance and everyday life into one supreme example of contemporary fiction writing. It leaves the reader eager for much much more.’
As a soldier Captain Ella Harris knew that a bullet might cause her demise, she just never imagined it would the one that hit Bradley Craig....
Casualties of war are not limited to the battlefield. On hearing of a soldier's death most people feel a moment of sadness, some think of the deceased family, few consider the person who will inform the bereaved of the death.
When Ella Harris is assigned as the Casualty Visiting Officer to the devastated family of Lance Corporal Bradley Craig she is forced to visit her past and jeopardise her future.
Guiding those closest to Bradley through the repatriation of his body and his funeral is the biggest challenge Ella will face in her army career. Her husband, Larry's fury at her accepting the appointment only adds to her worries.
In order to look after Bradley's dysfunctional brood Ella must enter the infamous Haddington estate. By doing so she breaks a promise that she made to her parents and Larry nearly twenty years ago. Her decision to renege her vow leaves her with an impossible choice; continue to support the deceased soldier's family or risk losing her own.
'Too Good to be Forgotten' is an exquisitely crafted tale of a female Army officer's attempt to do her duty in the face of severe consequences.
As a soldier Captain Ella Harris knew that a bullet might cause her demise, she just never imagined it would the one that hit Bradley Craig....
Casualties of war are not limited to the battlefield. On hearing of a soldier's death most people feel a moment of sadness, some think of the deceased family, few consider the person who will inform the bereaved of the death.
When Ella Harris is assigned as the Casualty Visiting Officer to the devastated family of Lance Corporal Bradley Craig she is forced to visit her past and jeopardise her future.
Guiding those closest to Bradley through the repatriation of his body and his funeral is the biggest challenge Ella will face in her army career. Her husband, Larry's fury at her accepting the appointment only adds to her worries.
In order to look after Bradley's dysfunctional brood Ella must enter the infamous Haddington estate. By doing so she breaks a promise that she made to her parents and Larry nearly twenty years ago. Her decision to renege her vow leaves her with an impossible choice; continue to support the deceased soldier's family or risk losing her own.
'Too Good to be Forgotten' is an exquisitely crafted tale of a female Army officer's attempt to do her duty in the face of severe consequences.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2014
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October 20, 2015
As a Navy wife myself, I was initially attracted to the military aspect of this novel. However, I soon discovered there is so much more to this story.
Too Good to be Forgotten takes you on a journey of love, friendships, grief, secrets and lies, mistakes repeated and lessons learned, as the story of past and present unravels before you.
Soldier Captain Ella Harris is a Casualty Visiting Officer (CVO) and is assigned to support the family of Lance Corporal Bradley Craig once they had been informed of his death. Due to his family living on the housing estate she grew up on, Ella is forced to visit her past and risk jeopardising her future.
The present focusses mostly on Bradley’s family and Ella’s concerns about returning to a place she planned never to go back to again. The past sections cover Ella’s past as she was growing up, and has a coming of age feel to it in the earlier chapters.
This is very much a character driven story that keeps you wanting more. I had no idea there was a sequel to this book until I reached the end. This book can be read as a standalone, but did leave me with questions and enough curiosity to want to read the next book in the hope of getting some answers to those questions.
I would say Too Good to be Forgotten would appeal to fans of contemporary, women’s fiction, drama, and romance novels. Although there is a military theme throughout the story, there is not an overly strong focus on this, so if you are not a fan of military novels, please don’t let that put you off reading this great book.
I would like to thank the author for a copy of this book, via THE Book Club (TBC) on Facebook, in exchange for an honest review, and wish her great success with this book.
Too Good to be Forgotten takes you on a journey of love, friendships, grief, secrets and lies, mistakes repeated and lessons learned, as the story of past and present unravels before you.
Soldier Captain Ella Harris is a Casualty Visiting Officer (CVO) and is assigned to support the family of Lance Corporal Bradley Craig once they had been informed of his death. Due to his family living on the housing estate she grew up on, Ella is forced to visit her past and risk jeopardising her future.
The present focusses mostly on Bradley’s family and Ella’s concerns about returning to a place she planned never to go back to again. The past sections cover Ella’s past as she was growing up, and has a coming of age feel to it in the earlier chapters.
This is very much a character driven story that keeps you wanting more. I had no idea there was a sequel to this book until I reached the end. This book can be read as a standalone, but did leave me with questions and enough curiosity to want to read the next book in the hope of getting some answers to those questions.
I would say Too Good to be Forgotten would appeal to fans of contemporary, women’s fiction, drama, and romance novels. Although there is a military theme throughout the story, there is not an overly strong focus on this, so if you are not a fan of military novels, please don’t let that put you off reading this great book.
I would like to thank the author for a copy of this book, via THE Book Club (TBC) on Facebook, in exchange for an honest review, and wish her great success with this book.
October 25, 2015
The military aspect of the book is what initially drew me to it. However, Too Good to be Forgotten is so much more than that.
A story of friendship, love, regrets and secrets - don't discount this book if you're not into the military scene. It's written very sensitively from the point of view of Ella, the Casualty Visiting Officer, so it feels like a behind-the-scenes look at what grieving families go through when a family member dies in service. Although Ella's story is the more prominent one in this book.
I warmed to Ella's character immediately and enjoyed the way the story was told, giving the reader more information about her. Flittering between the past and present, I was itching to know more about the secrets and lies from the past.
To finish the book and find there will be a sequel pleased me. I'd look forward to reading more about these characters. Highly recommend Too Good to be Forgotten as a contender in Women's/Contemporary Fiction.
A story of friendship, love, regrets and secrets - don't discount this book if you're not into the military scene. It's written very sensitively from the point of view of Ella, the Casualty Visiting Officer, so it feels like a behind-the-scenes look at what grieving families go through when a family member dies in service. Although Ella's story is the more prominent one in this book.
I warmed to Ella's character immediately and enjoyed the way the story was told, giving the reader more information about her. Flittering between the past and present, I was itching to know more about the secrets and lies from the past.
To finish the book and find there will be a sequel pleased me. I'd look forward to reading more about these characters. Highly recommend Too Good to be Forgotten as a contender in Women's/Contemporary Fiction.
January 4, 2018
I don't normally read books like this, but I was hooked could not put the book down, really well planned and though out story.
January 27, 2015
Captain Ella Harris’s duty is to support the bereaved family of a soldier who was killed while on operations. In the course of her duty she encounters some personal and moral issues and struggles to make the right decision on both fronts. Although fiction, this book gives a fascinating and accurate insight into the process and procedure that the military use when dealing with bereaved families. It also highlights the pain and suffering made by loved ones when their soldier pays the ultimate price.
The author weaves a tale of sadness, despair and deceit and tension builds at just the right pace as the day of the funeral approaches. It’s also full of twists and turns as you wonder whether Captain Harris will do the right thing, Too Good to be Forgotten is a great read and will interest fans of military fiction as well as those who love a good story.
Highly recommended.
The author weaves a tale of sadness, despair and deceit and tension builds at just the right pace as the day of the funeral approaches. It’s also full of twists and turns as you wonder whether Captain Harris will do the right thing, Too Good to be Forgotten is a great read and will interest fans of military fiction as well as those who love a good story.
Highly recommended.
March 19, 2015
An excellent book that gives a fascinating insight into what it's like to live with (and lose) someone in the armed forces. On top of that it's a well written personal drama with credible characters, humour, empathy and a great story line to boot! I could relate to the epoch too being a teenager of the '80's :) And of course the little tu*d Todd - who doesn't have one of them in their lives? Great read.
October 12, 2015
I found this to be an excellent book with insight to the care and attention our services do when one of their own is killed in action .Along with this it's a tale of captain Ella Harris and how past and present collide . Looking forward to the sequel
December 25, 2015
Fascinating insight into a very difficult job. A moving illustration of what people go through and the supporting services after the death of a soldier.
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