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Psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia Mann’s favorite patient, absurdly attractive thirty-something supernatural investigator Zach Cutter, has been–
–Wait. She’s not really supposed to have favorite patients.
But come on. Look at him.
And he feels the same about her. Why couldn’t she have just met him on a date?
Cynthia has a lot of complicated feelings about Zach these days, and they’re really starting to grow stronger. It’s not enough that he’s handsome and charmingly flirtatious, no– transference is a perfectly well-known phenomenon in therapy where the patient develops what they think are feelings for their therapist! It’s supposed to be a good sign, that they’re opening up!
It’s adding real magic into the mix that makes things worse. Zach’s most traumatic memories are related to his old boss, the sorcerer Aubrey Lowman– what exactly happened to that guy, anyway? What exactly caused Zach’s memory loss? Why is he so scared of finding out the answers?
Because little by little, the answers keep leading Cynthia and Zach closer to the biggest secrets… as well as closer to each other…
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“The second Talking Cure book, Transference, feels like supernatural noir filtered through screwball romantic tension and genuine emotional vulnerability. If you loved the first book, you’ll love spending time with these characters again. Cynthia and Zach have such an addictive dynamic that every conversation between them crackles with warmth, humor, and unresolved longing. The paranormal mysteries are eerie and compelling, but the real magic is watching these two emotionally damaged people slowly circle each other while pretending they’re still operating within ‘professional boundaries.’ Equal parts supernaturally creepy, heartfelt, funny, and cozy, this is the kind of paranormal storytelling that lingers with you long after you finish reading.”
–Michael Stinson, author of the graphic novel BITEMARK
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“This second installment in the series of books entitled The Talking Cure weaves a tale that explores the fragile boundary between reality and the supernatural, framed within the walls of a therapist’s office. This novel brilliantly balances the tension between two very different yet equally compelling characters—one caught in the grip of dark, otherworldly forces, and the other tasked with unraveling the psychological complexities of her patient.
This book explores the push and pull of the supernatural and psychology as we know it, as well as the client-therapist relationship. The situations that the characters are in are all believable, yet not like anything that you have read before. As with all of the Coopers’ characters, the reader really cares about Zach and Cynthia. Although it is not necessary to have read the first book to enjoy the second, I would highly recommend it. I enjoyed every page of this book, and it left me hungry for more.”
–Carol Seufert, Educator and Reviewer
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