PLAIN SIGHT

by M. E. Delaney

Dr. Simon Brust, an uptight professor and rising star in immunology research at Yale, has blind spots when it comes to relationships.

During a fall, he smacks his head on pavement and, concussed, meets Alex Argyle. She’s a vivacious, free-spirit who dotes as he heals from his injuries. They discover uncanny compatibilities, a perfect match. But Simon still has feelings for Genevieve, his former, sometimes current, lover.

He’s so busy helping his mother and researching how cancer hides from the immune system that he misses warning signs. The red flags escalate into crippling panic attacks. They interfere with his work performance. His friend and colleague, Roberto, recommends he seek therapy. Reluctantly, he does. Under pressure from all sides, he must meet the arduous standards for tenure in order to continue his life’s work. But things go awry.

326 pages, Paperback

Published February 4, 2023

About the author

M. E. Delaney is a psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. PLAIN SIGHT is her debut. She is also the author of a children's picture book, Under Mother Tree, and is writing a second novel.

Reviews

[Rallerton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotional book that anyone can relate to in some way.
Enjoyable and thought provoking psychological fiction.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is unique because the author is a psychologist, so there were lots of really interesting insights that were woven in, not just with the main character but with supporting characters as well. I appreciated the way the author included slow and subtle signs that Alex and Simon's relationship may be unraveling to help with the build up of suspense and leave the reader guessing about what will happen next. I'm looking forward to seeing what this author comes out with in the future!