**FROM THE #1* NEW YORK TIMES* BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF *BIG LITTLE LIES* AND *HERE ONE MOMENT* A “sharp and funny romantic tale.”— *O, the Oprah Magazine* * *Ellen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. It’s a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship history. She’s stoic about it, but at this point, Ellen wouldn’t mind a lasting one. When she meets Patrick, she’s optimistic. He’s attractive, single, employed, and best of all, he seems to like her back. Then comes that dreaded moment:* He thinks they should have a talk. * Braced for the worst, Ellen is pleasantly surprised. It turns out that Patrick’s ex-girlfriend is stalking him. Ellen thinks, *Actually, that’s kind of interesting*. She’s dating someone worth stalking. She’s intrigued by the woman’s motives. In fact, she’d even love to meet her. Ellen doesn’t know it, but she already has.