Close Enough to Touch

"The story of three wounded souls denied the human touch they desire, expertly conceived with all the warmth and affection of an enormous bear hug. A real achievement." - Steven Rowley, national bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus

"A witty, inventive, and bittersweet story of a reclusive young woman forced to venture into the world where complex medical issues become tangled with longings of the heart."- Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and Looking for Me

"It's so rare these days to find an utterly original heroine like Jubilee - one who is bravely living an almost unimaginable life. Gripping, raw, and moving, this is one of my favorite novels of the year." - Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of Skipping a Beat and The Opposite of Me

"In Close Enough to Touch we meet Jubilee Jenkins, who has a life-threatening allergy to human touch, and Eric Keegan, a good guy whose life isn't going according to plan. Colleen Oakley expertly weaves Jubilee and Eric's stories together, ensuring we laugh a lot and cry a little as we fly through the pages. This is a heart-warming, unconventional love story you won't be able to put down." - Karma Brown, bestselling author of Come Away With Me and The Choices We Make

"Oakley delivers a story that overflows with compassion, humor, and the impulsive need to read just one more chapter until you reach the very satisfying end." - Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Driftwood Summer and Coming Up For Air