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Care and Comfort (Secret Springs: Healing Hands Book 2)

Minerva Howe
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Silver Springs is a place where life begins and healing is a way of life, but for Devon, a dedicated midwife, the constant focus on other people's joy only deepens his own quiet longing. He spends his days bringing new souls into the world, surrounded by the warmth of a community that thrives on connection, yet he feels he is merely a spectator to the domestic happiness he craves for himself. The arrival of new human Alphas in town brings a shift in the delicate balance of Silver Springs, stirring up possibilities Devon had long ago pushed aside. As he navigates the professional demands of his clinic and the unexpected emotional currents of his personal life, he must decide if he is finally ready to stop caring for everyone else long enough to receive the comfort he deserves. This tender, character-driven story explores the beauty of finding one's place in a changing world. It is a heartfelt look at the intersection of medical duty and the vulnerability of the human heart. Perfect for readers who appreciate emotional depth and the slow-burn magic of small-town romance, this novel reminds us that sometimes the most important patients we heal are ourselves.

Customer Reviews

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Danielle C.
March 25, 2026

First impressions matter!

Care and Comfort By: Minerva Howe 📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚 First impression matter! You know what they say about first impressions and people who can’t say when they’re wrong? Yeah well let’s say everyone has both! I truly loved this book and I’ll admit it was my first with this author but I’ve already plan to read more. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills. Authors blurb: Devon Tierney has been in Secret Springs for a long time, his duties as a midwife making sure he sees everyone else's happy ending. But he doesn't see much opportunity to date, and even with his amazing cats waiting for him at home, he's lonely. Enter a super grumpy EMT with a sister who goes into labor on Valentine's Day, and Devon starts to wonder if he should rethink that feeling. Laird McCallum wants his sister to go to a hospital to give birth. He's an EMT, and he has no love for any kind of super-crunchy-granola birth center and the midwife who goes with it. But then he gets to know Devon, and he has to admit, he enjoys his company, and he thinks Devon is utterly lovely. But then they have to come together and get to know one another in the most awkward set of circumstances. Can they find a way to be together, even though they did everything backward? This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable.…
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Book Hoarder
April 4, 2026

Small town human Mpreg

Welcome back to Silver Springs where the large population of human omegas has been offset recently by the arrival of a number of human Alphas. Devon Tierney is a registered nurse and midwife and obstetrician who owns and runs a birthing center which most omegas prefer over going to the hospital. It’s warm and cozy and has great modern equipment in their berthing rooms. Devon now has another qualified accoucheur in his partner Raven and Naomi on the front desk. But he still doesn’t seem to be able to find time for himself. When Laird McCallum brought his sister in to deliver because her husband was out of town, he treated Devon like a quack and insisted they go to a hospital. He and Devon butted heads a few times and really didn’t like each other. But that changed pretty fast. The big, brawny fireman/EMT was totally won over by Devon after they spent hours over breakfast chatting. This is book 2 of the Secret Springs: Healing Hands series which is a spin-off of the original Secret Springs 5 book series. Prior reading is recommended. These stories are cozy and comfortable small town life. There is learning to be a couple, humor and enough spice to keep your interest. And babies. Lots of babies. Minerva writes HEAs we all love.