Everybody loves Katie. With her bubbly personality, her beauty, her never-ending supply of care and support for her patients and friends, and her huge sense of fun, there's very little to dislike. Yes, she's a bit scatty, she tends not to sweat the small stuff (like an engine light on her dashboard – that is until her Mini won't actually start any more), and she can talk the hind legs off a donkey, but none of that stops most people from thinking she's pretty damn adorable.
Well, most people, other than Sam, that is.

Sam is anything but bubbly. His surly demeanour is the complete opposite of Katie's, and, over the six years that she's known him one thing has become very clear: Sam cannot stand her. The fact that he makes her nervous doesn't help. Around Sam her verbal diarrhoea out of control, the snort that she tries to hold in when she laughs refuses to be suppressed, and her clumsiness assumes clown-like proportions.

If only he weren't quite so intimidating, she might be able to act like a normal human, but his sheer masculine beauty is enough to throw her off before she's even spoken to him. Then there's the way he looks at her - like she's something he's scraped off his shoe. The combination is enough to short-circuit her brain.

Katie may be bubbly and bright but unfortunately her past is not, and it's started leaking into her present. She hides her fear from her friends, but when Sam finds out the danger she's in, for some reason he is furious.

Then again, there's a reason Sam is the way he is. He has his own demons to contend with since leaving the Special Forces. The last thing he wants is to spend any time with the one woman that cuts through the numbness and actually makes him feel again. But he simply can't stand by if Katie is in danger; he can't allow her to be hurt. Unfortunately there are other ways to be hurt, and by getting closer to Katie, Sam may inflict more damage than her past ever could.

Because Sam is damaged, and some things are beyond repair.

This is a full-length contemporary romance / romantic comedy with its own HEA and no cliffhanger.

Praise for Beyond Repair
"Fast paced and the author did a great job with the characters. Recommend to everyone who loves a romance between a tortured soul and bubbly, rainbow living angel." Star Angel's Reviews
"Moving, sometimes funny, sometimes dark contemporary romance. Beyond repair is the gateway drug. The books took me on a trip like I've not seen." Author Nathan Lowell for Peer Reviewed
"Really enjoyed this read. Cannot wait for the next Susie Tate book. Grey's Anatomy with the light humor of your favorite romantic comedy." Wicked Little Pixie Reviews
"Must read series that begs to be on everyone's e-readers and shelves. Love, understanding, patience and passion - Perfection." The Book Fairy Reviews
"Suspense, great banter, friendship, love and drama: what more could a reader want?" Scandalous Book Blog
"I really enjoyed the book and am looking forward to Goody's story next. Once I started this one I couldn't put it down. Would recommend." Words Turn Me On Book Blog
"Had me hooked from the beginning to the end and I've only just managed to put it down." "Really enjoyed the ending especially the epilogue." Mizz Clare Book Blog.
"Thoroughly entertained by the story. Katie was a hoot, very different female lead." Musings of an addicted reader book blog

Warning – This story contains some swearing and violence.

Author Background
Susie Tate is a general practitioner now after spending years in hospital medicine. This the first of her books to be set in general practice and she hopes that it will give readers a feel for what it's like behind the scenes, as well as being a funny, at times heartbreaking story.