What The Heart Needs
A distraught mother desperate to heal. A young man haunted by his past. Both their lives will change forever by her actions.
In the dark, heartbroken mother Lorna Thomas watches a man with only one intention.
Revenge.
Believing retribution for her daughter Sara is the only way to heal, Lorna won’t rest until she hurts all the people involved in causing her pain.
She has waited years for this moment, and won’t stand by and do nothing any longer.
Tonight, she will make her move.
But as she prepares to attack, a discovery will trigger a chain of events that will force Lorna on an unexpected, emotional mission.
Through heartache and healing, Lorna will learn revenge is not the answer.
But will it be too late?
An emotional, raw story that twists the usual revenge genre upside down and gets to the heart of what someone looking for redemption really needs.
Some Goodreads reviews:
‘Intense read with many twists and turns.’
‘this book is AMAZING.’
‘A brilliantly written book.’
‘It’s a surprising and thought-provoking tale, and well worth the read.’
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The Sisters You Choose
A daughter desperate to discover what happened to her parents. A stranger claiming she knew them. A secret book that holds the truth.
It is near dark and pouring rain when Abbie Ellis visits her mother’s grave for the first time.
Not to mourn or cry, for the last thing she wants is to forgive.
That night is the tenth anniversary of when her mother, the famous writer Gabrielle Ellis, took the lives of both Abbie’s father and herself.
Finally ready to confront her past, Abbie hopes visiting the grave will unleash the anger she has held on to for too long.
But she is not alone.
A woman appears out of the shadows.
The stranger claims she knows Abbie and has a message from her mother.
Gabrielle wrote a secret book, only for her.
If she reads it, will Abbie get the answers she’s hoped for all her life?
Will she finally learn what happened that fateful day?
A sweeping, emotional tale of wrong choices, of the power of friendship and enduring love that outlasts even death.
Some reviews:
‘I could not put it down – and I can put books down.’ – Amazon reviewer.
‘I’m not sure which book I loved more, The Sisters You Choose or the book that Gabrielle wrote to Abbie. I was incredibly emotional quite a few times, and oh how my heart ached.’ – Goodreads reviewer.
‘I’m sad because it’s over.’ – Goodreads reviewer.
‘This is one of the best books that I have read in years!’
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The Truth Between Us
A make or break holiday. A love that should last a lifetime. A truth that threatens to tear them apart.
When Adaline decides to book a trip away to contemplate her failing marriage, her husband Andrew suggests he join her. As they embark on a last chance holiday to Cyprus, Adaline reflects on her life in the hope she can fix where it went wrong. But the past contains much pain, and a secret threatens to ruin everything. Can they confront the truth and still salvage the relationship?
Some reviews:
‘moving’
‘keep the Kleenex handy’
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The Breaking Of Dawn
An emotional novel about the power in finding your voice.
Finding it impossible to express her opinion, Dawn Moloney spends her days doing what others tell her to. Taken for granted by her boss and friends, she can never find the right way to stand up to them. Nobody takes Dawn seriously, including herself.
Forced to move back to her childhood home after an attack leaves her bruised and broken, Dawn struggles to adjust.
When her mother suggests she try classes at a local centre for the unemployed, she reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Alayne Adams, who prefers to focus more on Dawn rather than what classes she is taking. Talking about herself is Dawn’s worst nightmare, but if she wants to get better, she will have to learn.
Sometimes you have to step into the darkness to find your light, but can Dawn dive in and finally find the right words?
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The Initiates
A suicide note. Five troubled students. One teacher who will sacrifice everything to help.
When the Principal of Knockfarraig school suggests a series of detentions for some wayward sixth year students, teacher Alayne Adams volunteers. But the discovery of a note reveals one student intends to end their life.
Taking inspiration from a book based on ancient teachings, Alayne embarks on a series of life lessons that encourages each of them to discover ways to heal their pain.
Can she steer them onto a path that will change all their lives?
An emotional, heartfelt novel about the power of kindness and never giving up.
Some reviews:
‘Karis’s prose is striking, layered, and poetic.’ – The BookLife Prize
‘A character led story with a strong, emotional message.’ – The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
‘A wonderful, uplifting tale.’ – Amazon reviewer.
‘Absolutely magical, captivating book – it made me laugh, it made me cry & it made me think. I couldn’t put it down.’ – Goodreads reviewer.
Signed Copies available at www.natashakarisbooks.com
Available in paperback, eBook and Kindle Unlimited at Amazon
Paperback available at all major stores: Waterstones