Better Than This: A Novel

(Paperback)

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KEY SELLING POINTS:

Commercial womens fiction appeals to women of all ages and has a huge audience.

Women are much more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence; 85% of domestic abuse victims are women. (Huffington Post)

From 1999 through 2014, the age-adjusted suicide rate in the United States increased by 24%. (CDC)

AUDIENCE:

Women who have experienced domestic abuse

Women who havent pursued their dreams

Women who have fantasized about a past love

Reviews

2019 IPPY Silver Medal Winner in Popular Fiction
2019 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Silver Medal Winner in Popular Fiction

A well-executed tale of abuse, empowerment, and healing.
Kirkus

A heartfelt journey of a woman truly coming into her own and discovering who she really is and what she's worth."
Mia March, author of The Meryl Streep Movie Club and Finding Colin Firth

Cathy Zane has written a compelling tale of love, manipulation, self-doubt and the power of friendship in overcoming all odds. Better Than This is a page-turner with unexpected twists that will stay with you long after you put it down.
Phyllis J. Piano, Award-winning author of Love Reconsidered and Hostile Takeover: A Love Story

An honest portrayal of the power of friendship and the struggles many women face in love and life. Zane is a welcome addition to the world of womens fiction.
Emily Liebert, Bestselling author of Some Women and Those Secrets We Keep

Author Bio

Cathy Zane is a writer, psychotherapist, and former nurse who draws on her many years of working with women and families to create narratives of growth and empowerment. As a lifelong reader, she believes in the power of story to not only entertain but inspire, connect us to our common humanity, and instill hope. Visit her at www.cathyzane.com