Things That Break Us

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Multicultural Romance, Women's Adventure, Contemporary, Novels, and Debut

Trigger Warnings

Violence, Sex, Abuse, Profanity, and Death

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Publication Date

Sep 30, 2025

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435 pages

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Things That Break Us

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Blurb

Two strangers. One chance encounter. A story that spans continents—and hearts.

Tessa Williams is doing everything right—on paper. A clinical rotation in Botswana is the dream her father always wanted for her. But Tessa is crumbling under the weight of expectations and a past she can’t shake.

Then she meets Corey Diallo, a South African safari guide shattered by grief. Their unexpected bond forces them both to face the truths they’ve hidden and the choices that will define their futures.

For fans of Kristin Hannah, Jojo Moyes, and Taylor Jenkins Reid, this is an emotional journey of resilience, love, and the moments that break us—and make us.

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Genres

Multicultural Romance, Women's Adventure, Contemporary, Novels, and Debut

Trigger Warnings

Violence, Sex, Abuse, Profanity, and Death

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

Author Prefers A Review On

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Publication Date

Sep 30, 2025

Page Length

435 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Hi, I’m Lisa Felkins.

I write emotionally-driven fiction about the messy, beautiful parts of life—love, loss, healing, and finding your way when everything feels broken.

My debut novel, Things That Break Us, takes readers from Botswana to the U.S., following a young medical student who must confront the pain she’s buried and the expectations she’s outgrown.

When I’m not writing, I’m working as a family nurse practitioner, chasing after my two kids, or listening to any audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan (I’m a little obsessed—it's my dream to have her narrate my book).

I read everything from book club fiction to memoirs to romance. If you love heartfelt, character-driven stories, I’d love to connect here!