Katherine Clare Owen

Seeing Julia Katherine Clare Owen

"Here's what I know: Death abducts the dying, but grief steals from those left behind." 
Tragedy. Heartbreak. A decade of loss defines her, but an illicit connection to a stranger saves her, yet leaves her questioning her past, her life, and herself, most of all.
She's at the precipice of her life, looking over the edge and seeing nothing.  He saves her from herself. The connection between them stirs something deep inside of her that she thought she had lost long ago. Now, she questions her ability to start over without looking back and wonders if she can move on if it means letting go of her past--a past that seemingly still defines her. And, if she can't even see herself, how will others ever see her? She has...so many questions and holds on to so many secrets, but soon she must confront the truth about her life, about herself, in order to be set free.  Please be advised that SEEING JULIA contains adult language and adult situations and is not appropriate for young readers.  (Mature Young Adult/ New Adult/Adult Fiction).

"The thing was, I knew, even then, I was saying goodbye to happiness. I felt it seeping away from me. Gone forever." 

Owen's award-winning debut novel is heartbreakingly intense, achingly romantic, and ultimately captivating. This is an emotional roller coaster read. Seeing Julia takes readers for an incredible ride--one woman's personal journey--where she must battle grief, recover from incredible loss, and ultimately start over, but only after discovering the amazing depths to which love can go. Owen won the Zola Award and First Place in Romance category with the Pacific Northwest Writers Association in July 2010 with Seeing Julia.

Seeing Julia reached Best Seller Status for Kindle in:    Contemporary Fiction    Literary Fiction    Literature    American DramaPRAISE for SEEING JULIA "...an authentic look at grief and love. I believe anyone that has ever loved someone, lost them, and found a life and another love will devour Seeing Julia. Be forewarned: keep a box of Kleenex handy, as you will need them.""... You get a little of everything in this book. Love, anger, angst, misery, retribution, they're all in there and make for a wonderful read.""... Seeing Julia was everything I look for in a great book. Heartbreakingly sad, funny, enlightening, and best of all, heart mending...five stars are not enough..."

If you like dark, edgy compelling fiction with elements of love and romance, look for Katherine's other works in contemporary fiction by simply searching under Katherine Owen or by title: NOT TO US or WHEN I SEE YOU or THIS MUCH IS TRUE.