Within You, Without You by Sara O'Donovan

 In the heart of her monotonous existence, Kathryn Johnson finds herself at a crossroads. Stuck in a lacklustre marriage that has extinguished the vibrant spark of her youth, she yearns for change, a whisper of something new amidst the humdrum of ordinary life. When she returns to England after years spent in the lush landscapes of Ireland, she’s unprepared for the wave of nostalgia and turmoil that will wash over her during a stormy night, as fate unveils a shocking twist: a familiar face from her past, one that should have been lost to time and tragedy.

Years of longing and unanswered questions resurface, igniting a passion that challenges the very fabric of her reality. As Kathryn grapples with the impossibility of his existence, she embarks on a journey through her most profound memories, where long-buried emotions resurface. 

Caught between the life she knows and the love she lost, Kathryn must confront the choices that have defined her and the ghosts that refuse to stay buried. Can she reconcile her heart’s desires with the reality of life’s relentless march forward, or will the echoes of a love once thought dead ultimately lead her to a truth she never wanted to face? 

In this spellbinding speculative fiction tale, Kathryn’s journey explores the intricate dance between love and loss, memory and reality, inviting readers to ponder the possibilities of what might have been and what could still be. Prepare to be captivated as the lines between the past and the present blur, reminding us that some loves are simply too potent to fade away.

Genre: Contemporary/ Speculative/ Romance

ISBN-13: ‎978-1917519052 

Paperback RRP: £8.99 

Sara O’Donovan spent her early years in England, brought up in the worlds of horse racing and show jumping. She moved to Ireland in her late 20s and now lives in County Cork with her husband and young family. A former equestrian journalist, she now manages the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry.