SOME TRUTHS ONLY REVEAL THEMSELVES WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE FALLS APART.

Tessa Williams is doing everything right—at least on the surface. At twenty-five, she’s an American medical student, fulfilling her father’s dreams, completing a clinical rotation in Botswana, Africa. But beneath her polished exterior, she’s unraveling—haunted by an abusive relationship, burdened by expectations, and increasingly unsure of what she wants for herself.

A weekend escape to a remote safari lodge—and an unexpected connection with Corey Diallo, her twenty-nine-year-old South African guide with grief of his own—changes everything. What begins as a chance encounter becomes something deeper, forcing them both to confront the pain they’ve buried…and the lives they’ve been told to want.

Spanning twelve years and two continents, Things That Break Us is a sweeping, emotional debut about the invisible wounds we all carry, the expectations that shape us, and the moments that define who we become.

It’s a novel that asks: How do we let go of others’ expectations to build the life we truly want? Not the one others planned for us. Not the one that looks good. But the one uniquely, wildly, and solely ours.

Because, sometimes…it takes being far from home to finally come home to yourself.

Thank you so much for considering Things That Break Us.

This is an emotional, character-driven story about love, grief, and healing, set across twelve years and two continents. It blends women’s fiction with romantic themes and is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Kristin Hannah, or Jojo Moyes,

It’s especially for readers who enjoy romantic women’s fiction, medical settings, and emotional journeys with flawed but deeply human characters.

As a debut indie author, your honest review—whether here on NetGalley, Goodreads, or Amazon—means the world. If the story moves you, I’d be so grateful if you shared your thoughts.

Thank you for reading.

Warmly,
Lisa Felkins