Through Sally's Eyes

A heartbreaking romantic novel about sensitivity, love, loss, and embracing the true self

One moment of love will change his life forever.

Relationship collapse, redundancy, and unaffordable rent send highly sensitive introvert, Alan Baker, into a tailspin. Unemployed and forced back in with his parents at forty-one, Alan’s frail self-confidence and projected societal shame bring him close to breaking point.

After his childhood best friend suggests a temporary solution offering respite from his lost independence, Alan relocates to the big sky landscape of Romney Marsh. There he journals attempts to rebuild his life while continuing the job hunt. The last thing he expects is romance.

Sassy, unorthodox bohemian downshifter, Sally Reece, lives a hand-to-mouth existence. Ever serving her community, she latches onto Alan as an available recruit. Annoyed at first, Alan discovers not everyone shares the same narrow worldview. Once his humiliating situation is uncovered, her unyielding faith in him rubs off. Burgeoning feelings surface for this beautiful woman with a mysterious past; feelings he struggles to assimilate or admit.

With time running out, Alan must act or walk away.

Will unforeseen trouble end their relationship before it’s begun?

Can Alan overcome a negative self-image to see himself through Sally’s eyes?