The Healer (The O'Malley Series #5)

As a fan of all her books, I was a bit let down with THE PROTECTOR but THE HEALER more than makes up for it. I want to know where to find heroes like Cole Parker, hurray for Beta Males!!!! This one felt like it was right off the front page of today's news but it was realistically handled creating both a comforting and heart warming conclusion. There will be some wonderful surprises, with laughs and tears along the way, but then loyal O'Malley readers have come to expect the most human of emotions from this unique family.Rachel and Cole were surrounded in love with all the family present, which can make for crowded quarters at times, but Ms Henderson handled it with a deft hand as she kept the mystery, and relationship in equal servings before her readers. Although each book does stand alone, if you haven't real all the of the O'Malley's this is not the one to start with, the impact of the journey will be lost. I know the reader will just have to find out who Dave/Kate, Marcus/Shari, Quinn/Lisa, Tom/Jennifer are from their respective stories, so this may not be the one to start with. Yet, buy it now and read them in order so you will have it done just in time to find out where troubled Stephen has gone in her last of the series THE RESCUER.Dee Henderson is the Queen of Inspirational romances and here's hoping more romance readers will discover her unique talent. Her characters are Christians with their journey in faith to grow with their God as part of the story, it is but a part of who they are. Her readers aren't preached at or brow beaten as is the case with many Christian writers, often leaving a bad taste in the mouth of those with who are non-Christian. Henderson's stories are what good Inspirational romances should be, but are so very often aren't.Brava!!! Ms Henderson

I like Dee Henderson’s books. I’ve read almost all of them. And I like the O’Malley’s. The Healer works as a way to move the family forward another—important—step. However, I am finding it hard to give the right recommendation. A number of reviewers mentioned this book was depressing. I don’t know if I agree with that, but there was more blood and killing than usual. I think if the love story between Cole and Rachel had a little more excitement to it, some zing, that would have helped.Also, many of her men are starting to sound alike, and they are too perfect. And again, a little more electricity between the couples would be nice. My other problem is Rachel as a counselor. She gets down or depressed quite often, but this is her field, this is what she works with daily. I expect times of depression but not that she would need “lifting up” by others quite so often. I expected a stronger character.That said, Dee Henderson has woven a great family story together with her O’Malley series. I would recommend you start the series and enjoy coming to know and love these characters.

The whole series is great! Can’t put them down!

So happy with the condition of the book. Thumbs up for pennywise

This is the story of Rachel! This was my second favorite O'Malley book! My first favorite was Lisa in The Truth Seeker and now this is my second. It was very interesting to read about the different issues Rachel has to handle for her job. This one starts out with a flood and on top of it, a murder. There are also peeks of fires, so Rachel's brother Jack is still in the mix in this one, and Cole, Jack's boss and arson investigator, who I fell head over heels for myself. Having said that, this was also an incredibly hard book to read, but well worth it. Dee, you are a fantastic writer and this one was especially special and touched my heart. Thank you!

As with all of her books, I have read this entire series, and in each book, she draws you in to the plot, and the Entire O'Malley Family. They keep you on the edge of our seat, as the Mystery unfolds, she includes each of the family members in most books, but mingled among the mystery, when the character feels they are up against a brick wall, she brings GOD in, and shows how the characters Love of God, always, protects them, and helps them through whatever situation they might find themselves in.You become involved in each of the O'Malleys lives, and pray the Dee Henderson has another book in the wings, ready to bring these wonderful characters back to you in a new story.You won't want to stop reading, and you better have a good supply of tissues on hand.

The O'Malley series is very good - stories about three brothers and four sisters. They adopted each other and became a family. This is a harder story because Rachel is a therapist for those who need help, but the relationships are well written and become stronger as you read.

I am now in love with Dee Henderson and will be reading all of her books!! People complain about the narrator but I didn't find any issue with him. I don't buy the book for the narrator I buy it for the story and boy does Dee Henderson ever know how to tell a story. The whole O'Malley series is totally worth starting from the beginning and going through each book.

I have really enjoyed reading the O'Malley series. The stories mix light romance, intrigue and moral dilemma. I lent the first one in the series to several friends and family without being certain if they would enjoy them. All of them asked to borrow the rest of the series. The books follow on from one another but each has a self contained story. By the time you have read the whole series you feel you know the O'Malley family very well.

Great book,

I loved this series and read every one! Light reading but heart warming and I love the way she brings God in yo the stories!

Love this seris of books, i now have the complete seris,Rachel is a lovely character,This seris of books show the weekness and the strenght of human nature

Great series