Shattering Securities

<p>Kathryn Kat Murray has spent her entire life in the shadows-ignored dismissed or painfully visible in all the wrong ways. As a talented graphic designer at a prestigious New York advertising agency Kat excels behind the scenes letting others take credit for her hard work while her quick wit and humor remain her private weapons against a world that judges her by her size. From collapsing wicker chairs at trendy restaurants to cringe-worthy family dinners Kat navigates life's embarrassments with an inner monologue that would leave comedy clubs in stitches-if only she'd share it.</p><p>When a series of hilariously mortifying incidents forces Kat to confront the insecurities she's tried desperately to hide she begins to wonder if there's more to life than invisibility and self-deprecating jokes. Encouraged by her loving but sometimes clueless husband Garvin and unexpectedly championed by her agency's charismatic new boss Colm McGrath-a hot-shot creative director fresh from Ireland whose keen eye spots Kat's talent despite her efforts to remain invisible-she embarks on a transformative journey that includes the laugh-out-loud ups and downs of weight loss surgery. Though Kat's marital status keeps their relationship strictly professional Colm's support becomes the catalyst Kat never knew she needed.</p><p>Filled with snort-your-coffee-funny moments warmth and raw authenticity <em>Shattering Securities</em> is a delightful romantic comedy and powerful exploration of self-worth societal expectations and the courage it takes to love oneself. It's a story for anyone who's ever felt defined by their appearance but knew deep down they were the funniest most interesting person in the room.</p>