Second Hand Heart

Second Hand Heart

a piercing, emotionally charged novel from bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club author Catherine Ryan Hyde

Summary

Fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Alborn and Alice Sebold will love this mesmerising, emotive and enthralling novel from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.

'An extraordinary and unforgettable book - powerful, poignant and incredibly moving. I read the whole thing at a sitting, and absolutely loved it' -- SUSAN LEWIS
'Compelling new book' -- Woman's Own
'...powerful emotions are aroused. A compelling, thoughtful read' -- Choice Magazine
'Impossible to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'This book is AMAZING!!!' -- ***** Reader review
'An absolutely amazing read which drew me in from the first page and wouldn't let me go until I had finished' -- ***** Reader review
'Very well-written...a gripping tale' -- ***** Reader review


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SHE'S BEEN GIVEN A CHANCE TO LIVE, BUT DOES SHE KNOW HOW?

One girl: Vida is nineteen, very sick, and has spent her short life preparing for death. But a new chance brings its own story, because for Vida to live, someone had to die.

One man: Richard has just lost his beloved wife in a car accident. He hasn't even begun to address his grief, but feels compelled to meet the girl who inherited his wife's heart.

Someone else's heart: In hospital Vida sees Richard and immediately falls in love. Of course he dismisses her as a foolish child. But is she? Can two people be bound by a second hand heart?

Reviews

  • An extraordinary and unforgettable book - powerful, poignant and incredibly moving. I read the whole thing at a sitting, and absolutely loved it
    SUSAN LEWIS

About the author

Catherine Ryan Hyde

Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of more than 14 novels including Pay it Forward (which was made into a feature film starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt), Love in the Present Tense (a Richard & Judy Book Club bestseller), Chasing Windmills, When I Found You and Second Hand Heart. Catherine lives in a small town in California.

For more information on Catherine Ryan Hyde and her books, see her website at www.catherineryanhyde.com
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