Book Review: Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally

Things I Can't Forget
Hundred Oaks #3
Author: Miranda Kenneally
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: March 1st 2013
Review Source: Author
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) Companion to Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker.

Kate has always been the good girl. Too good, according to some people at school—although they have no idea the guilty secret she carries. But this summer, everything is different…

This summer she’s a counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp, and she wants to put the past behind her. This summer Matt is back as a counselor too. He’s the first guy she ever kissed, and he’s gone from a geeky songwriter who loved The Hardy Boys to a buff lifeguard who loves to flirt…with her.

Kate used to think the world was black and white, right and wrong. Turns out, life isn’t that easy…

Read an excerpt here.

Note: Mature themes, sexual situations, religious discussions.

Once again Miranda Kenneally gives us a companion novel to follow in the successful footsteps of Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker. You basically know going in to read that this will be another great book by Miranda. Miranda's writing just pulls you in like a moth to a flame. Its highly addicting and entertaining. 

Things I Can't Forget follows the story of Kate. This is Kate's last summer before college and she signed up to be a church camp counselor. This is the first book from Miranda that the main character is not into some kind of sport. Kate is just your good church girl that believes and follows her faith. So of course being considered such a good girl, you don't really get called into the popular cliques. So when Kate frowns upon at what other counselors do while working with her that summer, they begins to have rifts with her about her Christian ways. Kate wont even let her crush sleep inside the same cabin, she makes the poor guy sleep outside on the floor. Matt though has a way to get under her skin and little by little he breaks down Kate's walls somewhat. He respects her though, so its not like he will make her do something against her beliefs. Matt along with the others just feel she needs to loosen up some. So how will Kate's summer go as one of Cumberland Creek's summer camp counselors? What will she come to terms with regarding her old best friend and the secret she keeps locked up? Will Matt succeed in getting the girl? Only one way to find out all these questions and its reading the novel when it publishes. 

Miranda created a very sweet refreshing story to read. Its a bit heavy on the religion but you can get passed it and enjoy the romance that is blossoming. Miranda treats fans of Jordan and Parker, by bringing them back in this novel. One of my favorite parts is the friendship that just happens between Jordan and Kate. Oh and did I mention Matt, another great male lead that Miranda created. He is definitely on the swoon-worthy top 100 list. So if your looking for love, friendship and adventure pick up a copy.