Recommended read: 'Forgotten' by Catherine McKenzie

What would you do if your entire life was wiped away and you were forced to start over? That's the question at the forefront of Forgotten, an exciting new novel written by Catherine McKenzie. The powerfully engaging work will please romance lovers and readers who tend to shy away from the popular genre alike.

Emma Tupper returns home after a lengthy stay in the Congo only to learn that she has been presumed dead by everyone in her life. She also discovers that Dominick, a dashing photographer, now inhabits the apartment she once lived in. Forced to pick up the remnants of her former life, she soon realizes the benefits of starting over.

Forgotten explores a series of themes and questions that will resonate with most readers. Emma's relationship with Dominick is portrayed in a manner that is refreshingly authentic and devoid of romantic clichés. Their subtle interactions and the gradual development of their romance are touching.

At a time when changing careers is common, the story proves to be culturally relevant and one that with resonate with so many readers.

McKenzie's initial releases, Spin and Arranged, established her as an exciting new voice whose tone is both witty and captivating. While Spin tells the page-turning story of an undercover gossip journalist, Arranged centers on a novelist who considers having an arranged marriage. Both books, along with Forgotten, present richly layered heroines who are flawed, complicated and easy to identify with.

From start to finish, Forgotten offers unexpected but welcome twists, while its conclusion is bound to weigh on readers' minds long after they've finished the book.

To find out more about Catherine and her books, you can visit her website, CatherineMcKenzie.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook and Twitter (@CEMcKenzie1).

As a book, film and pop culture journalist, Justine Ashley Costanza has interviewed celebrities such as Steve Carell and Meryl Streep. She's also an avid reader of romance novels. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter (@Justine__Ashley).