The Hypnotist's Love Story Pin on Beautiful women!!!!!!!. FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES AND APPLES NEVER FALL A sharp and funny romantic tale.O, the Oprah Magazine Ellen OFarrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. Its a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship history. Shes stoic about it, but at this point, Ellen wouldnt mind a lasting one. When she meets Patrick, shes optimistic. Hes attractive, single, employed, and best of all, he seems to like her back. Then comes that dreaded moment: He thinks they should have a talk. Braced for the worst, Ellen is pleasantly surprised. It turns out that Patricks ex girlfriend is stalking him. Ellen thinks, Actually, thats kind of interesting. Shes dating someone worth stalking. Shes intrigued by the womans motives. In fact, shed even love to meet her. Ellen doesnt know it, but she already has.