"The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty explores the complexities of relationships and the fine line between love and obsession. The protagonist, Ellen, is a professional hypnotist who becomes involved with a man named Patrick. As their relationship develops, she discovers Patrick has a complicated past, including a former girlfriend who is still heavily entwined in his life. This revelation complicates Ellen's feelings and challenges her perceptions of love and trust. The story delves...