Short story collection now available in paperback on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca.
Hearts Unbroken, a short story collection bound to satisfy.
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Marriage, love, divorce, and loss are fascinating subjects that provide a sharp backdrop to the human experience, and create stories that connect us.
In six short stories, Hearts Unbroken explores a variety of themes with relatable characters, from unexpected love to inexplicable abandonment. This collection is certain to satisfy contemporary fiction readers.
In New York Dreams, Kora may be the wife of a well-known, award winning actor, but she’s also an abused woman. Facing this fact and coming out of her fog of denial, Kora must devise a plan to save herself and her daughter.
Mack is a broken-down Chevy of a father but he keeps on plugging, for the sake of his two young children in Taking Flight. He’s learning the demands and irony of motherhood a little too late.
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In False Cohesion, although Ava prides herself on her religion, she is a sinner who isn’t necessarily looking for repentance.
Robert has been divorced for a year and is finally seeing the potential of a new life. It also happens to be a hot summer day. While he makes a last minute decision to hit the beach, he has no idea his destiny awaits. The Red Bikini promises a sweet love story.
We learn from these characters that we too, are capable of rising from the ashes of loss, to rebound and heal again.
“I just re-read Hearts Unbroken over the last few nights and I loved it even more this time.” Ellen Shook
“I don’t read fast, and I don’t read a lot of fiction. So this was perfect. This collection is the ideal companion for anyone who’s looking for a short escape. I dove into the pages while in-between tasks throughout the day. I picked up the book when the weather was ugly and I wanted to curl up on the couch. I took it to a coffee shop and consumed Taking Flight while tucked away in a corner with a cup of tea.
The stories are simple, yet substantial. Each tale is different, and yet each character is familiar in some way.
I’ve been Sarah… driving alone and contemplating my life.
I’ve seen Mack and his children at the coffee shop.
I could’ve been Kora.
I hope to be as happy as Kathleen and Robert.
I’ve learned not to judge the Avas of the world.
I’ve celebrated with the Rachels.
Hearts Unbroken is full of truth, tragedy, and triumph. It’s about humans being human. ” Tara Eisenhard
“Well Lisa, you did it again! Very well done. What a perfect “sit by the fireplace with cup of coffee or a glass of wine book” (I did both during my 12 hour binge reading of this book.) It was familiar and not familiar at times, but with a twist of “someone I know/have known” at times. One short story was even better than the last. I was saddened, yet encouraged with every read. The human condition and the human emotion rang through each telling of the stories. I so admire that. A super impressive skill. By my own admission, I don’t make/take enough time to read as I would like, so an added bonus to this book was one story at a time. Left me wanting more. Looking forward to more Lisa Thomson.” Amazon reader
“I loved that despite the difficult and sometimes tragic circumstances that occurred in these relationships, the stories didn’t end there. Each one took the reader on a journey of discovery within the characters evolving introspective personal growth. From the sometimes-unbearable marital situations, came strength and survival, freedom and purpose. We could all learn from the inner worlds Lisa opened up to her readers.
There is even a discussion guide at the end of the book that can be an excellent resource for personal growth. The questions in this guide help the reader take a closer look at reflecting the circumstances of each story and how each character managed specific marital problems. Identifying these issues can be incredibly useful in discussion groups focused on coping with loss, abuse, poor communication and personal growth within a struggling marriage.” Christine Carter
“I loved this book. Hearts Unbroken is a wonderful book of short stories bringing us into the character’s lives, relationships and struggles stemming from abuse, broken hearts, loss, and overcoming. Some of the women in the stories are aware of their predicaments and initially feel despondent, depressed, or afraid to share their inner fears, and these stories will have many of us either identifying with them or hoping till the end that they will eventually be freed from their struggles, overcome, or escape their abusers.
This book will make you think and have yourself wondering what you would do in these situations. Some of the stories like Mack and Patti teaches us that even as a failed husband, Mack can manage to find love in his heart. Kora’s fame has her frightened to tell anyone about her abusive husband, leaving us cringing, wondering if she’ll get out alive. Rachel, the young widow is ensconced with grief, only finding that her strength is summoned to help save the life of her best friend. These are all human stories that happen in every day life that many will find themselves relating to.
A book of fiction, containing many truths. #Recommended!” D.G. Kaye, Author.
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