The Guilt Within

"The most unique, enthralling, psychological, mystery romance I've ever read..." - Mia Daskula

Two love stories unfold in this captivating journey through time and continents. Forbidden love, obsession, sabotage and an unimaginable guilt bind two women.

In the opulent world of 18th century France and the modern seaside landscape of 21st century Australia, the lives of Marianne and Melissa are inexplicably intertwined.

Melissa often wakes to seductive, enchanting dreams set in France. However, these often escalate into horrifying and destructive amnesic nightmares of which she can only ever remember tiny fragments. What is the French connection? Is she going insane, or is someone or something messing with her?

Coerced by her narcissistic husband to see a psychiatrist, Melissa has a not-so-chance encounter with Matthew. The two spark an instant attraction, but what is he hiding? Despite the immediate and intense seduction, Melissa's fear of her husband's reaction forces her to push Matthew away.

As her nightmares intensify, her close friend, Elle, intervenes, leading Melissa to embark on a 'radical' therapy. The gruelling sessions are shocking and terrifyingly confronting, but will the guilt within be finally severed?

This story of undying love and unimaginable guilt will keep you riveted until the very last page.

"A gut-wrenching and heart-warming story of forbidden love." - Mary Solway

"A brilliant mystery with a lot of great characters and an intriguing twisty plot." - Mark Fry

"Heartbreaking, thought-provoking and extremely original." - Gabriella Erb