Second Opinion

Healing Touch #1

by Hannah Alexander

When widower Dr. Grant Sheldon moves with his teenaged twins to Dogwood Springs, Missouri, they are still reeling from the death of his wife--their mother. He's hoping the idyllic setting of this small town will help ease the transition. He discovers too quickly that even this isolated place of beauty isn't free of all the problems he left behind in the city.

Experienced ER nurse, Lauren McCaffrey, arrives in Dogwood Springs hoping for a fresh start in her career--and her family's humiliating pressure for her to find a husband.

When the community's tranquility is threatened by a mysterious epidemic and an antagonist with a lust for money and hatred for authority, Grant and Lauren find themselves and their new friends racing the clock in a desperate search for answers.

Second Opinion combines emergency medicine and small-town America in a story of loves discovery and a faith that lasts.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Mystery, Romance, Contemporary, Mystery Thriller

345 pages, ebook

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

THANK YOU

Thanks to your support, Second Opinion: A Clean Romance Drama hit # 1 in 6 separate categories on Amazon Kindle Free, and Necessary Measures placed in the top 10 in Women's Religious Fiction on Amazon Kindle Paid.

In appreciation, Hannah Alexander has decided to keep all three books in the Healing Touch series, Second Opinion, Necessary Measures, and Urgent Care, deeply discounted for a limited time.

Again, thanks for your support, and happy reading. ---------------------------------------------------
“You’re a doctor? Can you help me PARALYZE someone?"

Mel’s eyes bugged out like he’d just met a serial killer.

“Only temporarily, of course. I’m a writer, and I need one of my characters to be incapacitated.”

Mel regained his color, grinned, and gave me the needed information in graphic detail…I was only able to eat half a slice of pizza.

It was my introduction into the world of emergency medicine. It was Mel’s into fiction. We were both fascinated. A year and a half later we were married.

Thus began the partnership known as Hannah Alexander.*

*Hannah Alexander is the multiple award-winning author team Cheryl & Mel Hodde, who have written over 35 novels during their career. Their awards include, among others, the Christy Award for Romance, 3 Holt Medallions, a Library Journal Inspirational Fiction Top 5 pick, and an Inspirational Reader's Choice award. Their title A Woman Worth Knowing, book 4 in the Hallowed Halls of Medicine 7 book series, was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller in multiple categories.

Cheryl and Mel live in Arizona and they love hiking, traveling, going to the zoo, and being in the great outdoors. They are owned by their 10-year-old orange tabby, Prancy.

To learn more about Hannah Alexander, check out their website at www.hannahalexander.com. Or visit them on their Facebook page at facebook.com/authorHannahAlexander.

Reviews

[Kara]

This book was a great read! It surrounded the happenings at a small town hospital and their staff, almost like a ER TV show except it had the inspirational moments and people who need God. This is far better than any TV show out there because you aren't inundated with sexual content. I liked how the church and Pastor is part of the happenings because of his volunteer work at the hospital. This is well written and will definitely pull you in to each character's life. You won't be able to put it down.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library)]

A Quickie Review

An entertaining medical drama that dishes up both thrills and romance. Fans of Christian fiction will definitely love this.

Score: 4/5

[Michele]

Enjoyed this book

I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the next in the series. This author has some great series that I have enjoyed reading.

[Manette]

This is my first book from Hannah Alexander, I will be reading more. It is a faith based/mystery/romance set in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri. I grew up in a small Midwestern town and this was quite true to the feel of small town life.

There is a mysterious epidemic happening and though this was written in 2002 the author caught the fear and anxiety that quickly spreads with unknowns, like our current Covid-19 pandemic.

Much of the story takes place in the small-town hospital ER. I loved getting a glimpse at what the life of those professionals is like. Hannah Alexander kept the story real without loosing the reader in heavy medical terminology.

[Caryl]

The small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri is the setting for this medical mystery. I was expecting a laid back community. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not to be the case! I was instantly caught up in the excitement of the unfolding drama. Dogwood Springs had become the epicenter of a mysterious epidemic. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages. I devoured this novel in one sitting.

Recommend to readers who enjoy inspirational, medical mysteries.

I won a copy. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

[Jennie Pendergast]

A pastor and a doctor find love with a singer and a nurse.

Enjoyed another great story by this author. Archer and Jessica story and Grant and Lauren story was exciting from start to finish. Trouble plagues a small Missouri town. It takes Grant, Archer, Beau Grant son too solve what happening. Grant almost looses Lauren his nurse, friend and future love to the plague. But God had different plans for them both. Through the trials it brought them back to God and a new love. Archer and Jessica renewed their love for each other. Will read more by this author.

[Kathy]

This is my first book by Hannah Alexander; I will read more. The story focuses on some newcomers to Dogwood Springs, coming for many different reasons. They all have ties to the hospital, where there is some kind of epidemic going on. In the race to figure it out and save lives, Dr Grant finds his faith again, Lauren is deathly sick, Gina has puzzling spells, and Archer is about ready to give up on his church congregation. Very well-told story, that really keeps you guessing.

[Heather Puddington]

I have loved this series for many years! Just found it again after desperately searching for it.
It's a great medical/mystery series, keeps you on your toes, and very well written, giving you a look into the life of a medical worker with the drama of an ER (without all the extra, ridiculous drama these kinds of books tend to have.) Faithbased and well done. Thank you so much Hannah Alexander for giving us a wonderful series! Now, excuse me as I'm off to keep reading!

[Thomas L. Dymond]

Random

The book at first seems disjointed and random like life. Then the random comes together to form a beginning of something. I liked how the characters are introduced to the readers one or a few at a time. I tried to piece it together to find an answer but I had to read most of the book to fully grasp the situation. I gave the book five stars because the author held my attention to the end.

[Faith Posten]

Help Me

Extraordinary story by such a prolific author. The fascinating medical themes reflect the real things that happen to medical professionals. Page one had me hooked. I found it difficult to put the book away until I finished the story. But I was sorry when it ended!!!

[esc]

Great Book!!

This was a fast paced medical mystery with low-key romance and a lot of drama between characters. I loved the interactions between characters and the growing in, or coming to, faith. I was a little disappointed when the story ended though as it left me wanting a more conclusive wrap up. All in all it was a fantastic book.

[Rebecca White]

I enjoyed this fast pace medical mystery. So many different avenues of issues to explore with the surprising symptoms in the ER. I really enjoyed getting to know the various characters especially ER nurse Lauren and seeing her trust God in the midst of struggles, she is the kind of friend I would want in real life.

[Mary Johns]

I loved Lauren's story! And happy it's not done yet. Enjoyed the characterization and especially the twins--Brooke is so outrageous, I had to keep reading to find out what she would do next. Plenty of depth, comforting spiritual message, and a plot that kept me guessing. Looking forward to Book 2 of this series.

[Doranne Long]

I love this Healing Touch Series; as well as the previous series by Hannah Alexanger: Sacred Trust, Solemn Oath, and Silent Pledge. The characters and life themes feel real, as do the emergency room experiences.

[Jacki Greenfield]

2 days

I finished this book in two days. I’m going to start Book Two now! I feel like I’m a part of Dogwood Springs. The characters seem so real because they deal with real life issues like faith, fear, and family.

[Alice LaJuett]

The best medical mystery

This is the best medical mystery I have read in a while! It has a great contemporary plot, a widowed father of two, a single pastor, a very sick mother. It has it all! This is a book that can't be missed!

[Connie Brown]

Very entertaining

I truly enjoyed getting to know Hannah Alexander's latest group of characters. The suspense was intense yet not over the top. The humor was so good I laughed out loud.

[Claire]

I was hooked by the middle of Chapter 1. and found this medical suspense book hard to put down. The medical information rang true and the plot unfolded in a a exciting way. I look forward to the next book in this series.

[Lori Goroski]

This is the first book I have read by this author. The only complaint is that I stayed up all night to finish it. The characters seemed real. I liked how the nurse referred to total commitment to God as second opinion. A reminder that I need to rely on him 1st rather than my take on own instincts.

[Jane]

Second Opinion

Excellent. Full of mystery, excitement, drama and God love! Love the medical drama and information. I recommend this book to adult, teenager and if medical claims you mind read!

[Colleen]

Oh, this one was really a page turner too

Fast paced and expertly written with love and. Compassion about the human condition. Emotions, health, kids, church, but as you will see, God gets us through. Enjoy!

[Karen J]

Wonderful book!

I loved reading this book, and could hardly put it down. The characters were real and interesting. Faith development was very realistic as well. It was very well written!

[Marguerite Priest]

From headlines of today this story tells the continuing

Truth of God and his steadfast love. There is no broken part of anyone that God does not know, accept, and use if we but give it to him.

[Kyla]

Perfect blend of everything!

I loved this story and look forward to reading the rest!! The characters and the details are fantastic…with a beautiful faith blended in to an amazing story!

[Kris]

Good story line, loved the characters. Looking forward to reading book #2 in the series.

[Sarah Jungels]

Loved it... On to the second book.

Great story so far! Recommended for anyone with faith! Love the stories twists and characters... Love is brewing. Nice plot!

[Charly]

Easy read. The tension built up nicely over the course of the story. However I found the writing and choice of words to be too simple with sometimes repeated sentences.

[Mandy Huot]

love this series. beautifully written!!!!!

[Lorraine Shaw]

Great book.

[Tiffany Hansen]

Good read

The book was good albeit a little slow moving for part of it! I thoroughly enjoy Hannah Alexander and will continue to read her work!