Mangled Memory by Hadley Finn
Hadley Finn did not come to play with Mangled Memory. She kicked the door down with a jaw-dropping prologue and then threw us straight into the emotional deep end.
Ayla Barone wakes up in the hospital, busted up and bloody, with zero memory of the past two years—including the small detail of having a husband. Yep. Christian Barone is handsome, intense, and swears up and down that he’s her loving spouse. Too bad Ayla’s brain hit the reset button and forgot all about him.
Cue the chaos.
Now Ayla’s trying to figure out what the hell happened, why she can’t remember anything, and—oh yeah—if she’s even safe. Because let’s be honest, Christian might say all the right things, but he’s giving off just enough dark and broody vibes to make you side-eye him the whole way through. Is he the devoted husband he claims to be, or is he hiding a closet full of secrets?
The suspense here isn’t just good—it’s delicious. Ayla doesn’t sit around waiting to be rescued; she grabs the reins of her own story, even when every new piece of the puzzle makes things more confusing. I loved that she’s vulnerable but never weak. Her strength comes from refusing to settle for half-truths—even when those truths could blow up her life all over again.
And the chemistry? Whew. Ayla and Christian sizzle, even when the tension between them feels like it might explode. It’s that perfect balance of “should I kiss you or stab you?” that keeps you turning the page like your life depends on it.
Mangled Memory brings the goods for anyone who lives for the amnesia trope, mystery with teeth, and romance that walks the line between danger and desire. Add this to your TBR if you’re into Nora Roberts-style suspense, K.A. Tucker-level twists, or just love yelling “WHAT IS HAPPENING?” at your book at 2 a.m.
Tropes & Themes:
🧠 Amnesia
🔪 Romantic Suspense
💍 Marriage-in-crisis
🤷♀️ Trust Issues, Party of One
Hadley Finn nailed it. Mangled Memory is messy, twisty, and addictive in the best way.
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