These Hands
by Darcy Daniel
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Pub Date 25 Mar 2024 | Archive Date 3 May 2024
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Description
These hands are magic - but must be kept a secret
These hands are love - but keep me loveless
These hands are life - but might be the death of me
These hands are mine.
Lucas Daniel was born with the power to heal. But it’s not a gift, instead it’s a life sentence filled with isolation and loneliness, leaving him starved of the love and affection he yearns for.
During his secluded childhood, he defies his mother’s over-protective rules and tries to befriend Kelsey, the new girl next door. But she thinks he’s a freak and wants nothing to do with him … until she accidentally discovers his secret. They soon form an inseparable bond, sharing their hopes and dreams for the future.
Until a devastating event leaves Kelsey’s life hanging in the balance. Lucas does everything he can to save her but leaves her face scarred for life. Believing his secret has been exposed, his mother whisks him away and changes their identities.
Now a reclusive country veterinarian, he’s managed to keep his secret for decades. But when Kelsey moves to the same rural town, he just might get everything he's ever wanted, and everything he's ever feared.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780992400422 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 473 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1081599
What an interesting and absolutely beautiful love story. I highly enjoyed reading this one. The story was both heartbreaking and beautifully written. I absolutely cannot wait to share my full thoughts and review on this one. I apologize due to some unexpected health issues it is taking me a bit longer to upload, but please watch this space for an update soon
Jennifer C, Reviewer
This is a book that left me me thinking, "Wow! What did I just read?" Days later I'm still thinking about this book.
What initially drew me to read this book was the initial premise of someone having the ability to heal with their hands. As far as "superpowers" go, this is a pretty amazing one. There are both ethical and moral choices to be made by someone with this ability and when that person is a child the responsibility that comes with this capability is even larger. How do you decide if and when to use this "power"? Who is "worthy"? Is it a blessing or a curse?
While there is a love story in the background, I found it to be a secondary theme and would definitely not classify this as a romance. Personally, I typically read thrillers and mysteries. I was concerned that this would be slow paced and a chore to read. I couldn't have been more wrong! I read this front to back in one sitting. It's been days since I read it and I can't stop thinking about this book.
I've seen terms such as "women's literature", "supernatural", "love story", and "romance" used to describe this book, but I don't feel that this book neatly fits into any of these genres. In fact I haven't found myself able to place this book in any particular genre. It encompasses so many subjects and themes. I could label it as "Contemporary Fiction", but that's a very general category and doesn't begin to do this book justice.
Thank you for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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