The Red Cottage

Author: Hannah Linder
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense
Pages: 395
Release Date: November 1, 2025
Publisher: Barbour Publishing

She forgot she loved him.
He would die to make her remember.

Meg Foxcroft has never minded the tattling village gossip or her uncle’s ill-tempered rebukes. After all, she has Tom McGwen—and one day, they will build their own cottage, paint it red, and live a wonderful life.

But then the unthinkable happens. Meg is attacked, her uncle’s apothecary shop goes up in flames, and when she wakes up in the arms of an eloquent lord, she remembers nothing. Not even her own name.

In a frantic race against time, Tom plunges into dangerous water, bent on sheltering Meg from harm and discovering who wants her dead. Even if she despises him. Even if it’s now the handsome lord she casts her smile upon.

As danger swells and truth comes crashing around them, Meg must confront the past and decide who she trusts—and loves—before the enemy makes the final strike.

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Reviewer: Elizabeth Eckmeyer

The Red Cottage is a mysterious historical mystery that had me on the edge of my seat.

Meg Foxcroft was found by Lord Cunningham after being attacked and left for dead in a fire. Waking up and not knowing who she is has created a journey of finding out who she is while being aided by Lord Cunningham. As Meg digs deeper, she discovers her past has secrets and doesn't know who to trust.

Tom McGwen has loved Meg since he was a child. After the fire, he has made it his life mission to help Meg find out who she is. Tom is then tasked with a new responsibility after his father has passed and has secrets of his own.

This is a must-read that will keep you guessing!

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Barbour Publishing through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. All opinions are mine alone.

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Reviewer: Laura J. Davis

The Red Cottage by Hannah Linder is an intriguing historical fiction novel full of mystery, danger and romance.

Meg Foxcroft loses her memory when she is attacked while her uncle’s apothecary shop goes up in flames. Her station in life is far below the man who rescues her, but Lord Cunningham is instantly enchanted with her and makes sure she has the care she needs. Yet, those who attacked her are still trying to silence her permanently, and she does not know why.

Tom McGwen has loved Meg all his life and begins a search for her and her killer. When he finds her, she does not remember him or their life together. Determined to help her find her memories, he goes out of his way to win her back. Meanwhile, Lord Cunningham is determined to make her his wife. The tension between the two men is palpable. 

This story had everything. It had me guessing until the very end if Lord Cunningham was the bad guy. It had me wondering, like Tom, about who was after Meg, and it had me waiting to see who Meg would ultimately choose.

I loved this book! If you like mystery, romance and a little danger, you will enjoy The Red Cottage.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for my honest opinion.

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