Dori Livingston doesn’t want to be anything special. She’s fine staying in the background, helping her friends, and supporting her single mom any way she can while living in her small Texas town. That all changes when she meets a strange girl at school who is running away. In true Dori fashion, she welcomes the girl into her home without hesitation. Little does Dori know that in helping this girl she’ll spark a chain of events that will change her life forever.

After showing Dori her ability to influence people with a single touch, Dori is left with more questions than answers. The next day, Dori is captured and taken to the Otherworld, a place full of magic and fantastical creatures. She learns the girl she helped was betrothed to a prince, and now Dori must fill the void, marrying His Highness in the girl's stead. Dori’s mission becomes clear: get back home no matter what. However, getting back to the Mortalworld will be harder than she could have ever expected.

Praise & Reviews

“Dori’s compassion, particularly towards those in need, is a defining trait that molds her character and influences the story. It is a vital aspect of how she faces life’s obstacles and confronts difficult decisions. Their escapades in the Otherworld evoked a strong sense of presence, allowing me to engage with their journeys fully. Both [main] characters exhibit outstanding traits that deeply resonate with young audiences. Touch of Kindness is a captivating novel perfect for young readers and anyone who appreciates a blend of romance, mystery, and magic. I found it compelling and couldn’t set it aside… This young adult novel merits a five-star rating for its seamless delivery of action, drama, magic, and suspense, sustained from the opening chapter to its conclusion.” —Reader Views Kids

"A Texas teenager is transported to the Otherworld, where she discovers that she’s engaged to its crown prince… The main characters’ slow-burn love affair is both steamy and chaste and will appeal to romance fans. A passionate story…" —Kirkus Reviews