Every reader knows never to judge a book by its cover.

So true – because the pretty, canary yellow, sunshine cover of Forgive Me Not doesn’t even begin to hint at some of the difficult themes explored by author Samantha Tonge.

It’s a bit of a departure for Tonge, who’s better known as a best-selling romance novelist.

But her own battles with alcohol and addiction and her journey towards well-being provided the inspiration for Emma, the recovering alcoholic heroine of Forgive Me Not.

But this is not just the story of Emma’s struggle for sobriety, as well as sibling rivalry, Continue reading →