The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty

As we travel along with the characters of this novel, we become involved in a contemporary romance tale full of love, heartache, loss, grief and devotion. These complications include legal threats to Ellen’s reputation as a respected hypnotherapist, the reappearance of Ellen’s absent father and Colleen, Patrick’s deceased wife. As well as negotiating a determined stalker, Ellen and Patrick face other issues in their burgeoning romance. Things change when Ellen and Patrick’s relationship steps up a notch and they eventually move in together. Initially, Ellen is not fazed by this revelation, as Patrick’s stalker has yet to impact on her life. That is until the day when the two are enjoying a romantic dinner and Patrick awkwardly drops a bombshell – he is the victim of a stalker. She has a trio of failed relationships in her wake, however, her latest, with a handsome widower named Patrick seems to be more promising. Ellen O’Farrell is a successful hypnotherapist, owning her own practice in Sydney.

The Hypnotist’s Love Story does in fact feature a practicing hypnotherapist as the star of the story. I thought it was a high time I tried another book from her backlist and my selection, The Hypnotist’s Love Story certainly was an interesting read. My review:Īustralian author Liane Moriarty is a household name, thanks to her dazzling novel and now television mini series, Big Little Lies. In fact, she’d even love to meet her.Įllen doesn’t know it, but she already has. Ellen thinks, Actually, that’s kind of interesting. It turns out that Patrick’s ex-girlfriend is stalking him. Then comes that dreaded moment: He thinks they should have a talk.īraced for the worst, Ellen is pleasantly surprised. He’s attractive, single, employed, and best of all, he seems to like her back.

When she meets Patrick, she’s optimistic. She’s stoic about it, but at this point, Ellen wouldn’t mind a lasting one. It’s a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship history. Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, AustralianĮllen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents.

The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty