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Touched Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

Carrie Walters has a special gift – she can read the history of any item she touches. Though not everything she comes in contact with has led a happy life, she’s built a successful business selling the ones that have. After a painful divorce, she’s anxious to begin rebuilding her life in the small mountain town she grew up in. But a chance encounter with a pocket watch - unremarkable to anyone without Carrie’s ability - teaches her that not only can everyday items hold bad memories, they can become infused with evil and malicious intent. Soon, Carrie's life becomes embroiled in vicious attacks, vandalism, even a murder. With the help of Lucas Anderson, town sheriff, and her first love, Carrie must find whoever has possession of the terrible entity within the watch, and stop them before anyone else is hurt, all while learning how to trust and love again.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01L7XYGVC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DAS
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Amy Stearman
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Amy Stearman is an avid reader and writer of stories, hailing from the Midwest. When she's not lost in a book, she's jotting down story ideas and dreaming big.

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Customers find the book to be an excellent read with a perfect blend of paranormal elements. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting the right mix of alpha and nice guy traits, while another mentions being immediately drawn to the main character.

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Customers find the book to be an excellent read.

"LOVED this book! I was immediately drawn to the main character because who doesn't want to own their own quaint little shop in an adorable town?..." Read more

"...With Carrie's gift, it wasn't overly paranormal which makes it the perfect book for someone who's looking for a little magic with their romance...." Read more

"Such a fun read! It's fast paced and has a great twist ending. Carrie is charming and likable as she works through her unusual circumstances...." Read more

"I liked this book. Will be checking out other stuff from this author." Read more

5 customers mention "Suspenseful"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful elements, with one review highlighting its perfect blend of paranormal and mystery elements, while another describes it as action-packed with a great twist ending.

"...Add in some love and a healthy dose of mystery and you've got an outstanding book!..." Read more

"...With Carrie's gift, it wasn't overly paranormal which makes it the perfect book for someone who's looking for a little magic with their romance...." Read more

"Such a fun read! It's fast paced and has a great twist ending. Carrie is charming and likable as she works through her unusual circumstances...." Read more

"I love it when I find a book that is so captivating that I can't wait to turn the next page and see what happens next...." Read more

3 customers mention "Likability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's characters likable, with one review noting the right balance between alpha and nice guy traits, while another mentions being immediately drawn to the main character.

"LOVED this book! I was immediately drawn to the main character because who doesn't want to own their own quaint little shop in an adorable town?..." Read more

"Such a fun read! It's fast paced and has a great twist ending. Carrie is charming and likable as she works through her unusual circumstances...." Read more

"Stearman Nails it with Complex, Multi-Faceted Characters..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    LOVED this book! I was immediately drawn to the main character because who doesn't want to own their own quaint little shop in an adorable town? Add in some love and a healthy dose of mystery and you've got an outstanding book! Several times throughout the story, I was sure I knew who the "bad guy" was. Nope! The twists and turns really mixed up the plot in the best way possible. It's paranormal, but not super paranormal. I have several friends who "don't like paranormal romances" but this is the perfect mix of contemporary with a splash of PN. I would absolutely recommend this to my friends, regardless of their favorite genre. It's that good!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I loved, loved, loved this story. From start to finish I couldn't wait to see what would happen and how the events around the pocket watch would impact Carrie and her relationship with Lucas. One of the things I loved about this novel was the perfect blend of paranormal with contemporary romance. With Carrie's gift, it wasn't overly paranormal which makes it the perfect book for someone who's looking for a little magic with their romance. And when you add in the suspense surrounding all the crime and mayhem Carrie finds herself in the middle of, well it's the perfect book to curl up by the fire with.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
    Format: Kindle
    This is my second read from Amy Stearman, and this one was quite a bit different from the first (Altered). For some reason I thought Touched was the second book in the Altered series... but I was totally wrong. Touched is a standalone contemporary romantic suspense with a minor supernatural element.

    Carrie Walters has just relocated back to her hometown of Evergreen after a painful divorce from her hot shot attorney husband in Denver. Deciding to go back to her roots, she has opened up a little shop in the middle of small-town Colorado. I liked Carrie's eclectic little store filled with all kinds of unique and feel-good treasures. Carrie has the gift of psychometry, so she is able to tell the history of items through touch. As a result of her gift, Carrie is able to carefully select each item for her store and she only stocks those that have a happy history.

    Lucas Anderson is the town sheriff, and was Carrie's high school sweetheart until things ended abruptly when he left for college. Lucas was a solid hero for the most part. I would say he was typical of a small town sheriff, protective yet skeptical. After all these years, Lucas is still single and, now that Carrie is back in town, he can't seem to stay away from her. But while his heart may feel the attraction, his head is causing doubts due to Carrie's sometimes odd behavior. I can't blame Lucas from being skeptical as the setting is devoid of other supernatural elements so its not something you expect everyone to believe in, but he definitely didn't stop to consider the consequences that would result from his methods to uncover the truth.

    This is a second chance romance, which I sometimes shy away from due to the drama content. In this story, after her failed marriage, Carrie wasn't expecting a romantic entanglement... but the chemistry between her and Lucas starts to pull fairly quickly, Unfortunately and much to my surprise (and annoyance), Carrie was able to resist the pull and turned into one of those runaway heroines a time or two. So I wasn't crazy about the ups and downs in the relationship - but I think some of that had to do with my mood as I was reading. I liked Lucas and wanted things to work out... so I would have liked to see more time spent building the relationship than manufacturing drama.

    Although predictable, the suspense plot was interesting and I wish it would have been flushed out more. I liked the few glimpses we got into the antagonist's head, and I think more danger and dark aspects could have been added into the plot to get the reader's adrenaline going. But overall, this was a nice quick read that I think will satisfy contemporary romance fans.

    This book was available via Kindle Unlimited as of the date of this review. 3 stars / 2 flames.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Such a fun read! It's fast paced and has a great twist ending. Carrie is charming and likable as she works through her unusual circumstances. Luke is just the right mix of alpha and nice guy. Will recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Great quick read, hoping there will be a second book about the town an Carrie.. Only thing you do have to get used to is the chapters, ( I read on a kindle) the letters are off with chapters
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I love it when I find a book that is so captivating that I can't wait to turn the next page and see what happens next. That is just what I got from Amy's book "Touched"! Keep writing, Amy! I want more, more, more!!! Nancerelli
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed reading Touched as much as Stearman's first book. I really couldn't put it down. I loved Touched and highly recommend it as a must read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    She keeps you interested and guessing throughout the entire book. I am certainly looking forward to reading her next book.

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