Close Enough to Touch (Oakley) - Book Reviews

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If you overlay The Rosie Project onto one of Jodie Picoult’s medical crisis novels, you might end up with something like Close Enough to Touch, Colleen Oakley’s new rom-com. Her novel combines a dash of screwball for laughs, a tad of woe for pathos, and a certain predictability for comfort. You know the broad outlines of where it’s headed — but you’ll have a delightful time getting there.  READ MORE …
Molly Lundquist - LitLovers


This novel is the ideal pick for book clubs or just for curling up with a rainy day read… [a] sweet story of love and life.
Romance Times Book Reviews


Heart wrenching and humorous, Oakley delivers an out-of-the-ordinary love story with steady quips and endearing characters.… [Jubilee's] journey from recluse to recovery is fascinating, aided by supportive and supporting characters.
Publishers Weekly


Long a recluse in her New Jersey home, deathly allergic Jubilee Jenkins must finally venture forth and meets troubled, new-in-town Eric. You can't go wrong—a People Best New Book Pick, a US Weekly "Must" Pick, and a Publishers Lunch Buzz Book
Library Journal


Oakley has produced an affecting work that, while avoiding maudlin sentimentality, makes the reader care about Daisy and her determination to live while dying.
Booklist


Oakley masterfully creates a high-stakes story that still feels solidly real. All of her characters are well-rounded and charming.… A romantic, sweet story about taking chances and living life fully.
Kirkus Reviews