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Only by Your Touch Kindle Edition

by Catherine Anderson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 752 ratings
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New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson takes readers to a quaint wilderness town, where a man and a woman find a second chance at life—and love…
 
Determined to give her son Jeremy the childhood he deserves, Chloe Evans has left a tough past behind and is starting fresh in the charming resort town of Jack Pine, Oregon. But protecting Jeremy becomes a dicey proposition when he seeks out the most dangerous man in town to heal his sick puppy. Chloe has been warned to stay away from Ben Longtree. But there’s something about the gentle, untamed loner that intrigues her…
 
Long ago, Ben accepted his role as town outcast. Rumored to have once killed a man, he lives in splendid isolation with his forgetful mother, secretly employing his skills as a veterinarian to heal  the wounded animals that mysteriously come to him. Now, Chloe’s sunny warmth and brave tenacity arouse desires he has long denied. And although Ben is notorious for his healing touch, it is Chloe’s hands—and heart—that have the power to save his battered soul.


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  5. Publication date
    April 1, 2003
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. File size
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The characters and plot twists in Only by Your Touch, Catherine Anderson's newest contemporary romance (after Always in My Heart), may feel familiar to the author's fans, but this by-the-numbers tale still possesses poignancy and charm. Determined to keep her sickly son safe, Chloe Evans divorces her abusive husband and moves to Jack Pine, Ore., where she meets the enigmatic Ben Longtree, a part-Indian veterinarian once arrested for murder. Chloe is struck by the man's kindness to animals and is deeply attracted to him, but at the same time, she must fend off a police deputy who tries to assert his claim over her in an ever more ominous fashion. The once-abused heroine, too-good-to-be-true hero and too-evil-to-be-believed villain are character types that Anderson's fans know well, but that won't stop readers (both old and new) from savoring the book's tender moments.
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Leaving an abusive marriage, Chloe moves with her young son, Jeremy, to Jack Pine, Oregon, to start over. Hoping that it will help him adjust to his new home, Chloe lets Jeremy have a puppy, but when the puppy gets sick and the local vet is unwilling and unable to treat it, Jeremy turns to Ben Longtree for help. Once a veterinarian, Ben, who has long been ostracized, still treats wounded animals at his isolated home on a ridge outside the town. Afraid that Jeremy may be in danger, Chloe arrives at Ben's home determined to save him only to find that Ben is nothing like the rumors she has been hearing. A hero struggling with secrets from his past and a heroine determined to put her past behind her find another chance at romance in Anderson's latest contemporary, which includes a touch of magic as Ben, with Chloe's help, struggles with and comes to accept his special talent for healing in this beautifully written, emotionally satisfying story. John Charles
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004IATDHE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reprint edition (April 1, 2003)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2003
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2572 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 451 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0593335163
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 752 ratings

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    Catherine Anderson, the award-winning author of both contemporary and historical fiction, lives with her husband and three canine friends—a mixed spaniel named Kibbles and two Rottweilers named Sam and Sassy, who seem to think they are teacup poodles and that obedience training is for people.

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    CATHERINE ANDERSON is a bestselling American romance novelist and has written over 35 epic, bestselling books. Born and raised in Oregon, she now lives on the Liberty Bell Ranch in Montana along a river where majestic mountain views draw her gaze from every vantage point. She has authored award-winning historical and contemporary novels. Many of her books have been voted on by readers as notable on Goodreads.com's Listopia. Throughout her career, her works have made numerous bestseller lists, such as the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Ingram, Waldenbooks, and Barnes and Noble. She has received nominations for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Awards, as well as being a Rita Award finalist, and was given a Career Achievement Award by Romantic Times for Contemporary Romance. Catherine greatly enjoys interacting with her followers on Facebook. Join in all the fun at http://www.facebook.com/catherineandersonbooks

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Rachael Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great - A definite MUST HAVE!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Catherine Anderson books are a great, great, great must have for any library - big or small. She makes everything seem alive!
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Janet H. Landis
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystic, romantic and powerful!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
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A fantastic book by one of my all time favorite authors. Ms. Anderson creates real characters with flawed lives, and highlights the lessons they learn without sugar-coating the difficulties they must face. Anyone with the slightest interest in mystical subjects, especially related to healing will love this book. As a nurse I've held people who were alone as they passed, and prayed with all my heart that their souls make a peaceful transition to what lies beyond. Prayer has been shown in studies to help people heal, and Ms. Anderson is willing to boldly go into this rarely traveled area. A must read if you believe in the power of love to heal.
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Hollie
4.0 out of 5 stars A really sweet and genuine romance, but priced on the high side at $7.99
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2016
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I noticed several of my friends and given positive reviews for this book so I decided to give it a try. Here is my breakdown:

The pros:
* I love the characters - I think animal lovers (like myself) will adore this read
* It had a good balance of suspense
* It didn’t have an insta-love feel to it - the relationship between the hero and heroine was well developed
* Great character development
* Perfect epilogue

The cons:
* Quite over-priced at its current $7.99 price

Overall, this was a very sweet and satisfying romance with just the right balance of suspense. I will definitely check out more of this writers work.
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catsher
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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This is one of Catherine Anderson’s best ever book. Wonderful story with a twist is mystery, romance and so much heart. I have read everything this author has written and I loved this one. Hope she comes out with a second one.
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rawcim28
5.0 out of 5 stars Great love story,
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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This is one of my favorite love stories. Every time I saw a copy in the library, I'd check it out. The main characters are friends first then lovers. There are some adult issues that are handled by adults like adults. There are no arguments that start because characters don't listen to each other. In general, a really good book where the adults behave like adults. There is enough tension to keep it interesting without making it unbearable to read.
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Patricia Bouvier
5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book in one day !!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
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Anyone who loves nature, animals and justice will love this story.

The description of the woods and mountains perfect

The drama of the crimes, heart stopping.

The romance made me so happy

The rescue of the animals awww

The ending perfect
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Betty S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition and great story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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The book came in great condition, exactly as described!
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Shameka Pennycook
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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I Loved Ben Longtree's character! I definitely felt compassion for him and all he had been through. I also enjoyed Jeremy, having kids in a story adds humor and considering the seriousness of the characters' lives it's nice to have some levity. All truly loved all of the character except of course for Bobby Lee. It was also very interesting to learn about the Shoshone beliefs and their appreciation for the world and animals.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2015
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As always Catherine Anderson delivers a great read!
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Two Westies
5.0 out of 5 stars Great western romance writer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2014
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Love her books, roll on her next novel !
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Booky
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach wunderbar....
Reviewed in Germany on November 10, 2010
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Ich habe bereits mehrere Bücher von Catherine Anderson gelesen. Alle sind wundervoll - und "Only by your touch" ist eines ihrer Besten!

Cloe Evans und ihr kleiner Sohn Jeremy ziehen nach Jake Pine in Oregon. Weit weg von ihrem Ex-Mann, der sich nach einem Unfall vom liebenden Mann und Vater zum unberechenbaren und gewalttätigen Mann verwandelt hat.
Sie lernt den Außenseiter Ben Longtree kennen, einen nicht mehr praktizierenden Tierarzt. Er lebt mit seiner an Alzheimer erkrankten Mutter zusammen und außerdem hat er einen Wolf und einen Berglöwen als Haustier!
Jeder in Jack Pine warnt Cloe vor Ben, vor allem weil er ein Menschenleben auf dem Gewissen hat. Aber der Ben, den Cloe kennenlernt, ist keinewegs wie von den Einwohnern beschrieben. Ganz im Gegenteil, er ist sehr nett und dabei auch noch verdammt gutaussehend!
Als Jeremys kleiner Hund erkrankt ist Ben seine letzte Hoffnung, um das Leben des kleinen Welpen zu retten.
Bald schon fühlen sich Cloe und Ben zueinander hingezogen, doch Ben bleibt zurückhaltend, hat er doch Angst, dass wenn Cloe die Wahrheit über ihn und sein Leben erfährt, sie sich von ihm abwenden wird...

Welch wundervolles, emotionales Buch! Beim Lesen empfindet man sowohl Freude als auch Traurigkeit, man möchte mit ihnen lachen und manchmal auch weinen. Das ist für mich ein absoluter Keeper und ich werde es garantiert noch ein zweites Mal lesen.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2018
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Chloe has moved to Jack Pine with her 6 year old son Jeremy. Ben Longtree, quarter Shoshone, inhabits Cinnamon Ridge nearby. He is shunned by the locals as a murderer, even though he was found innocent. Their paths cross as Ben, a vet, heals Jeremy's puppy. But is there more to him and why do certain law officers hate him?
An enjoyable story with good characters. I couldn't understand however, how frequently Jeremy was left with a baby sitter or left while Chloe drove her home. Are the laws about leaving a 6 year old different in the USA?
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Lesley Carole Swift
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2014
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