Don't You Forget About Me
After losing her waitressing job and her boyfriend on the same day, Georgina takes a bar job at a new pub, only to discover the owner is Lucas McCarthy, the boy she fell for at school. He doesn't seem to remember her at all. A funny, emotional romance about old wounds, self-worth and finding your voice.
About This Book
Don't You Forget About Me is a contemporary romance novel by Mhairi McFarlane, first published in 2019 by HarperCollins. It runs 420 pages. Readers can expect second chance, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 420 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After losing her job and boyfriend on the same day, a woman takes a position at a new pub only to find her former school crush is now the owner.
- Readers of contemporary romance
- Fans of emotional character-driven stories
- Reflective
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on the relationship outcome
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Employer/Employee
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Following a chaotic day where Georgina loses both her waitressing job and her partner, she accepts a new role at a pub. She soon discovers that the owner is Lucas McCarthy, someone from her past. As she navigates this new work environment, she must handle her past feelings for him while coping with his apparent lack of recognition, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Central Conflict
Georgina navigates the professional and emotional complexity of working for a past crush who does not seem to recognize her.
Setting
A pub.
Strengths
- Clear emotional stakes
- Relatable premise regarding career and relationship loss
Consider before reading
- Limited information on the relationship outcome
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Mhairi McFarlane
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 420 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062958464
Don't You Forget About Me: quick answers
- Who wrote Don't You Forget About Me?
- Don't You Forget About Me was written by Mhairi McFarlane.
- When was Don't You Forget About Me published?
- Don't You Forget About Me was first published in 2019 by HarperCollins.
- What genre is Don't You Forget About Me?
- Don't You Forget About Me is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance, slow burn.
- How many pages is Don't You Forget About Me?
- Don't You Forget About Me is 420 pages long (Paperback).
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