Deja Vu

Catherine is celebrating her thirtieth birthday when her life takes a turn for the worse; her rival Anna, a woman with loose morals, triggers a quarrel between Catherine and her partner Alexander. Following the party, Alexander sexually assaults Catherine, propelling her on a journey in search of a new beginning.

Fleeing to Cornwall, Catherine experiences a rare feeling of déjà vu when she meets a fisherman named Christopher Armstrong. Prompted by this sentiment, she allows a relationship to begin, with the intention of it being platonic. Armstrong, however, has other ideas. As Catherine finds herself more attracted to the Cornish fisherman, she discovers that she still harbours feelings for her first love – a young fisherman called Christopher... Upon discovering that this modern-day Christopher is much less than the gentleman she initially thought he was, Catherine finds herself completely isolated – and in mortal danger...

A traditional romance novel with a dramatic twist, Déjà Vu addresses the serious issue of rape within a relationship. Inspired by the works of Emily and Charlotte Brontë, Virginia Woolf and Jilly Cooper, this book will appeal to lovers of romantic fiction, as well as those who enjoy realistic love stories.

Before taking early retirement, Susan Giles worked as a technical author. She has gained a degree in English Literature and History from the Open University, as well as previously publishing stories in both the UK and the US. In her spare time, Susan enjoys playing the piano and guitar. Her first book, The Primrose Path, was published in 2010.