Love's Healing Touch

by Juliette Duncan

A doctor in need of healing. A nurse in need of love. After being betrayed by her husband and best friend, Melanie has finally found peace. She loves her new role as a midwife at the Coral Bay Memorial Hospital, and she feels blessed to have such a supportive group of friends at her local church. But they’re all married. That doesn’t worry her until she meets Dr. Sebastian Donohue. Seb has issues of his own. A widower raising a disabled son with the help of his mother, he’s juggling too many balls, and all is not well with his soul. Can God reach deep inside his heart and draw him back to the fold?  Can Melanie learn to trust again after being so badly betrayed? Love’s Healing Touch is Book 17 in The Potter’s House Books Series Two. Stories of ‘hope, redemption and second chances.’ Read this Contemporary Christian Romance today and be blessed. Recently released books from The Potter’s House Books Series Two
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Honor’s Reward by Mary Manners
Hands of Grace by Brenda S. Anderson
Always You by Jennifer Rodewald
Her Cowboy Forever by Dora Hiers
Changed Somehow by Chloe Flanagan
Sweet Scent of Forgiveness by Delia Letham
When Love Abounds by Juliette Duncan
More than This by Kristen M. Fraser
Faith’s Favor by Mary Manners
Song of Mercy by Brenda S. Anderson
In Spite of Ourselves by Jennifer Rodewald
Her Christmas Cowboy by Dora Hiers
Where Do They All Belong? by Chloe S. Flanagan
Radiant Rays of Grace by Delia Letham and more to come!

141 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2020

About the author

Juliette Duncan is a USA Today bestselling author of Christian romance stories that ‘touch the heart and soul’. She lives on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast, Australia, and writes Christian fiction that encourages a deeper faith in a world that seems to have lost its way. Most of her stories include an element of romance, but the main love story in each of her books is always God's amazing, unconditional love for His wayward children.

Juliette and her husband enjoy spending time with their five adult children and eleven grandchildren, When not writing, Juliette and her husband I love exploring the wonderful world we live in.

Please feel free to contact Juliette by email (author@julietteduncan.com) or via Facebook.

Reviews

[Anne Rightler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love's Healing Touch by Juliette Duncan is a charming contemporary romance. Although in a series (Potter's House Books Two), it is a stand-alone story. The characters are strong and vibrant and their emotions and actions are realistically portrayed as they deal with the anger and bitter feelings regarding broken relationships, and devastating life challenges. Being a registered nurse who briefly contemplated entering the field of midwifery, I loved that the main character, Melanie, was a midwife. She loves her career and the new life she has forged after an ugly divorce. Will she ever be able to forgive those who betrayed her? Seb is a man who wasn't fond of change but as he and Melanie become friends, he finds something shifting and softening inside. Would it be a good change, or lead to more heartache? The author tackles well the sensitive subject of the genetic disorder of Down syndrome. She brings to light the joys and difficulties encountered by parenting a child who is born with the extra chromosome. Readers who enjoy heartfelt stories with themes of hope and second chances will not want to miss Love's Healing Touch.
I was given a complimentary copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

[Debbie Chatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

“He’d maintained a wall around his heart for a long time. Grief did that to people, but after four years, he was aware it was something he now deliberately reinforced.” This is a quote by Sebastian revealing his need for loves healing touch. But who could help him break down the walls? And is he ready to let the walls come down? Sebastian is a doctor that keeps everyone at arms length after losing his wife in childbirth and facing judgment against his son who has Down’s syndrome. Until one day he meets Melinda a midwife and feels drawn to her. But she takes this Christian church thing seriously and he has been hurt by the church and seemingly Hod in the past. Is there hope for their relationship? Get a copy and see.

I love the themes of
-babies born with Down’s syndrome and the special people they are
-healing from emotional abuse in marriage
-grief of losing a loved one and its affect on how we approach life
-bitterness and it’s affect on our relationship with others
-forgiveness and healing possible through God
-risks of pregnancy with pre-eclampsia as when I was pregnant with my daughter, I had pre-eclampsia and toxemia and I ended up having her c-section as an urgent surgery a month early. So this brought back many memories

[Cyndi · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely beautiful story of second chances with love. Melanie is a midwife nurse in Coral Bay, she is also divorced from her ex husband John a doctor. Dr. Donavan is a new pediatrician at Coral Bay hospital. He is hiding a painful past and comes across as cold except with his patients. Melanie finds herself interested in this doctor who seems to be 2 different people. I love how they come to know each other and open up about their lives but Melanie can tell he isn't being totally honest with her. As Melanie grows in her relationship with God she gains such wisdom and compassion for others. This is a really great story that you don't want to miss.
I received a free download of this book from the publisher. This review is my own honest opinion.

[Edwina Cowgill · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Love's Healing Touch" is a story of past wounds and deep hurts that must be dealt with through forgiveness and mercy. It's a story of trust as Dr. Seb (short for Sebastian) Donohue learns to trust God with his life. It's a story of forgiveness as Melanie, who has moved ahead with her life, realizes there is still forgiveness to be given. It's a story that addresses Down's Syndrome, which Juliette Duncan writes about with great compassion. It is a story about how God's love is a healing touch. And, of course, it is a wonderful love story as two people, who weren't looking for love were brought together through God's love.

I received this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.

[Susan Jalosky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner by one of my favorite authors! I, especially enjoyed this book because of the tender and so graciously handled topic of special needs children as characters. Melanie and Seb’s story has them both working through difficult situations separately and together. They both allow the Lord to work through them in helping others become more tender geared. As part of the Potter’s House Series, you won’t be disappointed in this book. I was given an advance copy of this book to review with my own thoughts and opinions.

[SJ Garrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful inspirational story. Melanie and Seb's story was so good. Melanie was a midwife who had always wanted a child. Seb moved with his Mother and son to have a slower paced working hospital. Both had seen heartbreak in different ways, but when they met, their hearts began to mend. Loved the wonderful characters and little Archie was sunshine on a rainy day. I gasped, laughed and cried as the story unfolded. If you like clean inspiring books, you can't go wrong with 'Love's Healing Touch'. I highly recommend. I received this book from the publisher. The thoughts and comments are my own.

[Mrs Judith Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another heartwarming story in the Potters House series. I love these books and Juliette Duncan has once again written a beautiful story where challenges are overcome. The relationship between Melanie and Sebastian unfolds against a hospital backdrop and the struggles they have faced are met head on as the story develops and they both have a second chance at happiness. I received a free copy of this book but this has not influenced my review which is fair and honest. A real page turner that I couldn't put down.

[Cilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melanie and Seb are dealing with the hurts of betrayal, loss and grief, and have busy jobs at the hospital - neither is looking for a relationship. This story is about their journey to find healing and each other. I enjoyed the glimpses into the hospital side of the care of high risk babies (including the impact this has on their families) and the reminder that God is with us through the hard times of life. Strongly Christian without being preachy. I received this book as an ARC but all comments are my own.

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet, clean, inspirational story. It is a story of healing and forgiveness for both Seb and Melanie. Not only did God heal and forgive them, but gave Melanie the strength and courage to forgive those in her past. And God healed Seb of his anger toward God for the loss he suffered. The book is also very much a story of sweet romance. I always enjoy this author's books and can always recommend them to others.

I requested this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Juliette is a amazing inspirational author. The characters in this book are very special people. The suffering with the loss of a loved one, dealing with the betrayal of a husband, and a child with Down Syndrome will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. You will feel God working on these wonderful characters. I had the honor to review this book for the author for a honest review. I would give this book a higher rating than a five star review if I could.

[Margaret Fraleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful story of Melanie, who is a midwife and Sebastian, a doctor.

Melanie is divorced and is working at the Memorial Hospital.

Sebastian is a widower with a son, Archie, who has Downs Syndrome.

They work together and are caring for a couple (MacLeods) who are expecting and the baby
has been diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. The baby may have to be inducted as there is
a problem with his heart.

This is truly a story of placing your trust in God, and the power of prayer.

[Norma Gorrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loves Healing Touch

Another great story of how a young father and his Down syndrome son found joy and love after loosing his wife in childbirth. Melanie a young midwife who worked at the same hospital that Seb did,as a Doctor. Both worked with children at the hospital. With her love of God and helping Seb to renew his belief in God they both fell in love and ended up as a small family living in a small town. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill

[JLS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a feel good easy read. Sebastian and Melanie are likeable characters, well written and believable. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. They face real life issues and teach us the power of relying on Jesus. We also see Rachel, Denise and Megan from the first two books in this series.
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that is full of emotions. Melanie and Seb's story was beautifully written and showed how God works out everything in His own time. I can't say enough good things about this book without letting a spoiler slip out, so all I'm going to say is this book was a wonderful uplifting inspirational story and I highly recommend it.

[Margaret Lawton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Melanie and Seb's story. I fell in love with the characters and wished the story would not end. Melanie through her caring and concern was able to help Seb return to faith in God. I received a complimentary copy of this book, but have freely chosen to offer my own thoughts and opinions.

[Diane Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

It is such a pleasure to select one of Juliet's stories knowing that it will not only be sweet and clean as a romance but that it will also have the characters struggling with issues of faith. God centered and glorifying Him. Thanks for making it available on Kindle Unlimited.

[Anne Bester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book written by Juliette Duncan, this time tackling issues of divorce, second chances, down syndrome children, and so much more. You have to read this book if you want to know more about how she brings such interesting topics into one book! I was engrossed in the book from start to finish.
I received this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.

[Melanie]

Warning to anyone like me who didn’t pick up from the slight mention of god in the blurb this is not a romance book unless you count god as the male lead. If you want a book that focuses on religion and only has a side story of romance the this is a nice book. Well written and enjoyable. But if you actually thought it was a romance like I did you will extremely let down.

[Jana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful story of starting over after a devastating loss of a spouse...one by death and the other by divorce. By finding faith and trusting all in God’s time, 2 people find a new beginning.

[Linda Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, well written clean romance. The well developed characters have endured much heart break in their lives but with trusting in God, they have learned to forgive, heal and even love again. You will feel for these characters and relate to their struggle.

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely novella where our mains each got a second chance at love. A strong hospital, baby birthing theme with some ups and downs. I enjoyed these characters and their time together.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Juliette’s books always go to the top of my to read list. Love’s Healing Touch is the story of Melanie and Seb finding healing from their past hurts. The story weaves through their previous marriages, their work relationship, and a growing desire for more than friendship.

[Mary A. Lopp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love's Healing Touch is another good book by Juliette Duncan. Sebastian is a doctor at a hospital where Melinda is there to as a midwife. Sebastian lost his wife in childbirth, so he has kept everyone at arms length until he meets Melinda. I recommend this book.

[Judith Seale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Book!

This is a very inspiring and heartwarming story. Seb and Melanie have problems from their past that they need to face. Turning to God is their best solution. See how this process occurs. This is a very inspiring story.

[Terry Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story. I love that so much good came from such heartbreaking stories. This story speaks to your soul. I like that the chracters are not perfect christians because no one is perfect and we all struggle in different areas and that is what makes Juliettes stories so realistic. Absolutely amazing story.

[Pamela Fieldseth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forgiveness

This book spoke to me and reminded me to ask God to help forgive those who have hurt me.It has been years with much therapy for me to come to this point.Glory be to God and only his will not mine!.

[Bonny Rambarran · Rating 5 out of 5]

A doctor and a midwife/nurse. Both hurting - and not willing to open up to a new relationship. But when they become friends . . . God can truly work miracles.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good clean read. Good characters and good subject matter and story line. Highly recommend reading.

I received an advance ebook and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Noma Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this story! A doctor raising a disabled son and a midwife who is divorced get acquainted and like each other. I recommend this book to anyone who loves romance!

[Marilyn Burrows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing comes again

I loved every part of this story. This writer has a deep love of God and people. This story was a huge help with my depression!