A Healing Touch is an inspirational feel-good story with subtle lessons by Suzanne Woods Fisher. She returns her readers to Stoney Ridge with some familiar characters for those that have read her previous books and some new ones too. But never fear, this awesome story can be read as a standalone! Fisher again delivers a great thought-provoking story in which her engaging characters, both Amish and English, will draw you into this heart-griping story from beginning to end.

This memorable story centers around Ruth Stoltzfus (Dok), who realizes the importance of home visits for her patients, especially the Amish, who are reluctant to share their health problems, even with her. Wow, a doctor who believes in making house calls recalls a memory from my past when our family doctor did home visits for those who were sick.

Dok’s world is turned upside down when a baby is left on her office doorstep, or is Gabe a blessing from God? Surrounding Dok are a unique cast of characters, each dealing with their own personal problems both physically and psychologically. I laughed at some of the illnesses Annie’s hypochondriac mother presented to Dok, and admired Dok’s finesse in handling them. She also assisted Annie and her mother in overcoming their fears. My favorite character was Fern Lapp, an elderly widowed Amish woman, who in her own very special way assisted Bee, who received a breast cancer diagnosis a year after losing her husband, with her grief, post-op recovery, and forgiveness of past wrongs.

Fisher’s characters in this emotional story deal with some very real-life issues showing vulnerability, fear, and weaknesses, but when they turn to God to guide them, they show great strength. We should all learn to live by this great message that Fisher reminds us of in every one of her heartfelt books.

I highly recommend A Healing Touch to everyone who enjoys reading contemporary Christian Amish stories that are character driven with different storylines, and with a touch of humor and romance.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell via NetGalley through Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to write a favorable review, and all opinions are my own.

My thoughts: a healing touch is a great woman's fiction to read. It has a touch of romance but also focuses on a marriage that needs to be revitalized and some people who need help coping with some things that have recently happened in their lives. Also there's a girl trying to find herself. I really enjoyed this fiction. Ms Woods is one of my favorite Amish authors. This is a must read. If you haven't read her other Amish books you will want to pick them up. Grab your copy today.. I was given a copy free and all opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this story! There were so many characters that were enjoyable in this story but my favorite was Fern. Fern was a no nonsense lady but dispensed wisdom with grace and allowed the listener to come to their own conclusions. I always appreciate when an author weaves in foster care to the story. There are so many great things about foster care but also so many hard things and this was done well by the author. Dok was also a great character and her medical knowledge and love for her community was unparalleled.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

Always a pleasure to be back in Stoney Ridge! Loved this book on so many levels. An enjoyable read from start to finish.
This author has the ability to create a story with multiple characters dealing with issues that many can relate to, and shine a light of faith and hope along the way. I love the subtle humor she adds that had me smiling, as well as the touching, heartfelt moments.
There are themes of dealing with grief, major health crises, marital issues, forgiving past wrongs, and moving forward in life after feeling 'stuck'. I loved Annie and her desire to overcome her crippling shyness in order to help people, being courageous and reaching for a dream despite obstacles and expectations thrown in her path. Her crush on the "Amish EMT" is charming.
Recommend for readers who enjoy a contemporary story with faith and hints of romance. 5 stars!

I believe this will be my most favorite book of all!
Lots of action that will keep you turning the pages for sure and certain.
I do want to mention that help does come from unexpected places and people.
I did want to shake Bee at times but she had to learn for herself what it all meant.
I enjoyed the mystery part of this story. It was really what kept me turning the pages.
Then there's Dok who's the most stubborn woman there is. I thought Bee was but it's Dok. I get their point of view I really do but sometimes you just have to accept help whether you want to or not.
Annie continues to amaze me. I loved "watching " her grow into the person shes supposed to be even more. Way to go Annie!
By the way, she's my most favorite character.
It was great to come home to the awesome community of Stoney Rodge again. It felt like I had never left.
I was really happy to see Hank back too. Sometimes he just makes laugh at his orneriness. He really does make my day. Love him.
I really fell in love with the cover of this book too.
Dreams can be realized with the help of our God.
This was a fantastic story that I very much enjoyed and didn't want it to end. I love this author's stories and this one definitely didn't disappoint.
I can't wait to see what she writes next!
5 stars! For keeping my interest all the way through.
I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

A Healing Touch is another excellent addition to the Stoney Ridge series. Suzanne Woods Fisher will draw readers right in with the three distinct storylines and its character driven plot. 5 stars.

First, we meet Ruth Stoltzfus M.D. better known as "Dok". She was raised Amish but left to become a doctor then returned to her Amish community and married police officer Matt Felman. I was fascinated by Dok's struggles to practice medicine among the Amish and maintain balance with her personal life.

Secondly, there's young shy Amish woman Annie Fisher with a hypochondriac for a mother. She's working temporarily for Dok but soon realizes she too can become a part of the medical field helping her community as an EMT. So very interesting what Annie has to do to become an EMT.

And lastly readers will meet horse breeder and widow Bee Bennett. When a medical crisis puts her in a position where she'll need help, she finds it in the most unlikely places, former Olympic rival Damon Harding and wise widow and counselor Fern Lapp.

I thoroughly enjoyed this well written story about life among the Amish and how the things they go through are not so very different than our own experiences. I appreciate Revell Publishing making a copy of A Healing Touch being made available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.

We are gifted with several stories here, and some will require tissues!

We are back in Stoney Ridge, and there are some recurring character's here, but this can be read alone.

This read does feature Dok, and the gift that is given to her, that she doesn't want, but? Then we meet Bee, and Annie, among others!

This reads like we are there, and when the last page was turned we want more!

I loved Fern, she seemed to have the answers, and a subtle way, and Bee's sure needs help. Then Annie wishing to bloom, she is such a shy girl, but her Mom also needs help.

Journey for answers and surprises, not always like we hope!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

A Healing Touch is a beautifully written book. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. Suzanne Woods Fisher has written another great book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Dok worked among the Amish and English as a doctor because of her deep love of knowledge and her reluctance to stop schooling in 8th grade and kneel at church let her stay near her family without being shunned.
Dok hired a new receptionist named Annie who was Amish but she had a retentive and inquiring mind and she excelled in being a knowledgeable assistant.
Annie helps to rescue a friend who fell in a frozen pond and she finds out her true calling in life as an Amish EMT.
Dok treats an Amish farmer named Hank who wouldn't get a biopsy to check for cancer, but he would ask for prayer, you will be amazed at his final diagnosis!
You will enjoy Dok and Annie's adventures among the Amish!