Set in Amish Pennsylvania, Hannah Schmidt has never forgotten her first love, Jacob Fisher. Hannah and Jacob pledged their love to one another and planned on marrying someday, but Hannah's dreams were shattered when Jacob died in a mysterious accident. Years later, Hannah lives for the memory of her lost love. Almost every night, she steals away to the only place she can feel close to the man she loves and will always love. Jacob's grave at the local cemetery becomes almost like a shrine for Hannah. She secretly visits Jacob's grave when her family is sleeping, so she can read poetry to him from her most cherished possession-- the book he gave her before he died.

In New Orleans, Roc Girouard has never gotten over the death of his wife, Emma. Emma was found dead with a gruesome wound to her neck. When another victim is found dead with the same type of wound, Roc begins to suspect that the death of his wife and the local trick-or-treater, dressed as an Amish girl, may be related. But when Roc discovers that a teenage Amish girl in Pennsylvania was found dead with the same neck wound, he quits his job and sets off to confront whoever or whatever murdered his wife.

As Hannah struggles to let go of Jacob, his brother, Levi, begins to show interest in her. But the memory of his dead brother will forever stand between them. When a mysterious stranger arrives, Hannah feels drawn to Akiva like she has only been drawn to one man in her life: Jacob. Hannah realizes there is something so familiar about Akiva. Although Akiva is not Amish, and therefore forbidden to her, Hannah begins to realize she is falling for the handsome stranger who inexplicably reminds her of her beloved Jacob.

When local animals are found slaughtered, the Amish community believe there is a dangerous predator in the area. But when Roc consults a local priest about the mysterious killings, he must put logic aside and realize that he is dealing with a creature straight out of a horror movie. Jacob Fisher never died in an accident. He was simply reborn as a vampire named Akiva and has come back to reclaim his one true love. But Akiva must first get past his brother, Levi and Roc, who are determined to put a stop to Akiva's plans to win back the woman he loves.

PLAIN FEAR: FORSAKEN makes several references to the Twilight series novels and mocks the modern image of the vampire as a romantic hero. Yet, the books have some similarities. A mortal girl must choose between two men who love her deeply, except one is tainted by vampire blood. Jacob and Hannah's love story is beautifully-written. Although the novel begins after Jacob died, Hannah brings the readers up to speed on the bond she shared with Jacob. I did have a few issues with this novel, however. Nothing really happens until the middle of the book. Impatient readers may choose to skip a few chapters. Also, the ending may make some readers wish the novel had an alternate ending. Jacob and Hannah's love story still make this novel worth reading, especially for readers who are looking for a Bella and Edward type romance.

Book Summary

Hannah Schmidt pines for Jacob, the boy who saved her life. But Jacob is gone, buried. Levi Fisher loves Hannah. But he knows how much Hannah loved his brother Jacob. He also knows the troubling event that took Jacob out of their lives.

So when a stranger named Akiva comes into their community, he carries with him two secrets: he is, in fact, Jacob. And he is now a vampire.

When secrets are revealed, Hannah must choose between light and dark, between the one she has always loved and the new possibility of love—a decision that will decide the fate of her soul.