Forgotten Dreams, the fifth and final book in Natasha Madison’s Dream series delivered a beautiful story about discovering one’s roots, wrapped in themes of healing, love, and trust. Madison outdid herself with this installment, blending heartfelt emotion with just the right amount of suspense to keep readers fully engaged.
Title: Forgotten Dreams
Author(s): Natasha Madison
Series: Dream #5
Also in this series: Shattered Dreams , Forbidden Dreams , Buried Dreams , Stolen Dreams
Narrator(s): Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood
Published by Natasha Madison on July 18, 2025
Pages: 328
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Publicist
Format: ALC, eArc 
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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When the box of secrets is opened, no one is left the same.
Sierra
I thought I knew who I was until I accidentally discovered my adoring parents' biggest secret on my twenty-fifth birthday.I am adopted.Part of me is missing, and I set out to find it.Trying to figure out the past piece by piece, I bought a little fixer-upper in the small town I was given up in.Old lies will come out. Secrets that everyone is trying to keep buried.Who am I really?
Caleb
When I needed a clean slate, I moved to Montgavin to start my own construction firm.Slowly, I built my crew after my success with the bakery renovation.When the newcomer in town wants to restore her house to its former glory, I trust no one butmyself.Sierra looks lost, slowly putting her life together, with her dedicated room complete with awhiteboard.Something calls to me to protect her and her secrets.Someone wants her out of the town.But now they have to get through me.
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Meet Sierra and Caleb.
On her 25th birthday, Sierra’s world gets turned upside down when she discovers a heartbreaking secret—she’s adopted. That one moment changes everything. It sent her on a journey to Montgavin where she was left at a fire station as a baby. Determined to uncover the truth about her past, Sierra buys a rundown house in town, hoping that fixing it up will help her piece her life back together.
What she doesn’t expect is Caleb.
Strong, steady, and quietly protective, Caleb enters her life when she needs a trustworthy contractor—but he quickly becomes something more. As walls come down and secrets start to surface, Sierra realizes that the answers she’s searching for might change everything she thought she knew… and that Caleb might be the one person she can truly lean on.
I really enjoyed this installment—Madison truly outdid herself with Broken Dreams. Sierra’s reaction to finding out her parents lied to her felt raw, real, and deeply authentic. Madison handled the emotional fallout with care. Her response to her adoptive parents, though painful and at times harsh, came from a place of deep hurt and betrayal. Madison captured that messy, complicated dynamic so well—it made Sierra’s journey even more powerful and relatable.
The romance hit all the right spots. Caleb is the kind of man you’d want by your side during the tough moments. From the beginning, he was that steady, grounding presence for Sierra. Even though it was clear he was drawn to her, he never rushed or pressured her. His patience, protectiveness, and unwavering support will have readers eating out of the palm of his hands. More than just her contractor, Caleb became her anchor, her confidant, her friend… and eventually, her lover. Their love story was gentle yet powerful, built on mutual respect and trust.
Now the romance isn’t the only thing that stands out. Madison adds a layer of suspense that elevates the story even further. Someone doesn’t want Sierra digging into her past, and that threat brings danger to her doorsteps. The mystery unfolds slowly, building tension with each chapter. It’s during these moments that Caleb’s fiercely protective side shines.
Forgotten Dreams is a must-read for anyone who enjoys emotional romance with a touch of mystery. It’s a story about finding where you come from, but even more than that—it’s about choosing who stands with you as you move forward. Heartfelt, suspenseful and a satisfying conclusion to the series.
Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood once again deliver an outstanding performance. Their collaboration made for a smooth, immersive listen that captured all the emotion, tension, and chemistry Madison infused into Sierra and Caleb’s journey.
About Natasha Madison
When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…
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