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Obstetrician Alec Rostrevor has burned his bridges; he's moved twelve thousand miles to Australia with his baby son to make midwife Erin Gray his bride. Just as everything is going right, Alec's baby contracts a life-threatening illness, the wedding has to be canceled and Alec's ex-wife turns up. Erin feels she is about to lose both the little boy she has grown to love as a son and the man she is about to marry. But Alec has already lost Erin once--two years ago--and he has no intention of losing her again... (Blurb)

'Annabelle Drew had been shattered when one of her guests cried, “Stop the wedding” — just as she'd been about to say “I do.” Surgeon Dylan Calford had no regrets — he was convinced that Annabelle’s groom was completely wrong for her — until he discovered just how badly Annabelle needed her marriage of convenience. He proposed that he be her groom, instead. Annabelle didn’t take gorgeous, athletic Dylan seriously, but that got them both thinking — was Dylan her Mr. Right...?' (Publication summary)

'She's your baby!

'Dr Nate Ethan has all he needs - a job he loves as a country doctor in New South Wales and a bachelor lifestyle. Right now Nate is reserving all his commitment for his patients.

'Dr Gemma Campbell is about to change all that. Her sister has left her with two children - and one of them is Nate's! Gemma just can't cope anymore, and though it would break her heart, she needs to give Nate his baby and walk away.

'Except that Nate will do anything to stop her leaving - at first for baby Mia - and then for himself! ' (Publication summary)

'Three carefree medical students. Harry loved Steph...but Steph married Martin.

'Five years on, Steph is a widow. Martin’s bereaved parents are fighting for custody of her beloved daughter. And Harry is back in town...and back in love!

'Harry knows that he and Steph should be together, and he’s not going to miss his second chance! He failed her before. He has to prove she can trust him now. But that won’t be easy when he’s hiding a crucial secret from her...' (Publication summary)

'Dr. Cassie Carew can't believe the mysterious letters are significant. But the police take them seriously enough to bring in surgeon-turned-criminologist Dr. Henry McCall to protect her. And, worst of all, he's posing as her lover!

'Over a few hectic days, Cassie has to cope with a threat to her life and a flood of medical emergencies. But it's her unwanted, much-needed bodyguard and his oh-so-convincing romantic pretense that's always on her mind....' (Publication summary)

'Situation: impossible!

'To the community of the Australian Outback town of Heartfield, Dr. Halley Ryan is initially the enemy, a stranger sent to close down their hospital and leave. But even if they can be won over by her natural friendliness and enthusiasm. Dr. Max Pearson will not let his feelings towards her be anything more than professional. After all, he has a secure and sensible future mapped out with his fiancée - who is nothing like the exasperating Halley! So why does his heart tell him he’s engaged to completely the wrong woman?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Annabelle Drew had been shattered when one of her guests cried, “Stop the wedding” — just as she'd been about to say “I do.” Surgeon Dylan Calford had no regrets — he was convinced that Annabelle’s groom was completely wrong for her — until he discovered just how badly Annabelle needed her marriage of convenience. He proposed that he be her groom, instead. Annabelle didn’t take gorgeous, athletic Dylan seriously, but that got them both thinking — was Dylan her Mr. Right...?' (Publication summary)

'Dr. Cassie Carew can't believe the mysterious letters are significant. But the police take them seriously enough to bring in surgeon-turned-criminologist Dr. Henry McCall to protect her. And, worst of all, he's posing as her lover!

'Over a few hectic days, Cassie has to cope with a threat to her life and a flood of medical emergencies. But it's her unwanted, much-needed bodyguard and his oh-so-convincing romantic pretense that's always on her mind....' (Publication summary)

To Dr Tom Bracken, working in the Far East is about more than setting up a healthcare agency. He's come to cleanse his heart by dedicating himself to his patients.

When Nurse Bec Monahan arrives on his doorstep, he thinks she's just another nurse. But something about her beautiful violet eyes and the secrets they hide intrigues him...

Gradually, as they work together amongst the lush valleys, high mountains and stunning lagoons, Tom realises that Bec holds the key to his guarded heart–finally he has found a woman to belong to.

Source: FictionDB (Sighted 4/8/2014).

The single father's Outback bride...

Single father Dr Baden Tremont moved to the Outback for a fresh start, and is focusing on raising his young daughter and his job as a flying doctor.

But working together side by side with new flight nurse Kate Lawson, Baden realises that there's more to life than his work. They have both loved and lost in the past, and it will take courage now if they are to be a family together. Baden decides that he's going to make that happen. Somehow, some way, he's going to make Kate his Outback bride...

Join Fiona Lowe for a visit to the small Outback town of Warragurra, where there's always a warm welcome!

Source: FictionDB (Sighted 4/8/2014)

'Renowned doctor Riley Chase might have literally rescued heiress Pippa Fotheringham from the sea, but he's definitely no knight in shining armour! As a lone wolf, he's trained his heart to let no one in.

'On the run from life under the spotlight - and from a near catastrophic trip down the aisle - nurse Pippa has jetted off on her honeymoon...alone! But her working holiday turns out to be far more exciting than candlelit dinners for one - especially when very real, very unexpected sparks start to fly between her and the man who has vowed he'll never love again…' (Publisher's blurb)

'Dear Diary, However much I might not love my rotation in the emergency department, there is one perk that makes my job more fun. Flirting with registrar Cort Mason is definitely a distraction, but a moonlit walk on the beach can’t be a good ideaand as for kissing him? Well, that’s deliciously dangerous! Love, Ruby.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Extract from Dusty's diary, age 10

'I've never had a proper family Christmas. It's always just been me and my mum, Jess. But now I've met my cool uncle Ben. He's a doctor, just like my mum. I didn't know him until recently, but now I'm starting to know what it's like to have a dad around. Uncle Ben makes mum smile, and I even caught them kissing, but when I told her she blushed!

'As soon as Christmas is over, we're going home. But if I'm a really good boy, maybe Uncle Ben might want to come back, too?' (Publisher's blurb)

'A man to heal her...

'He wanted to marry her once, but right now Ben McMahon needs another doctor – and recently returned Ginny Koestrel is the only one around.

'Life, however, has kicked the lovely Ginny and taken away her confidence as a doctor. The only thing she clings to is her adorable stepdaughter, Button. Ben wants to help Ginny rebuild her life, but he might fall for her all over again. Will it take an earthquake to bring them back together?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Stepping into the spotlight with Caspar St. Claire!

'When news breaks that Dr. Caspar St. Claire is to film his new reality TV show at Blue Lake Hospital, hearts are all aflutter! With his brooding good looks and hypnotic green eyes, the handsome pediatrician is the show's hottest star!

'Obstetrician Annie Simpson's private life has been splashed across the media before, and she's determined to avoid the limelight – and Caspar. Only the heat of his gaze is more disconcerting than the camera – and, after years of hiding, a fling with Caspar is what cautious Annie needs!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Dr Richard Allington — fresh from romantic Paris — would be dangerously easy to fall for. But ER director Bergan Moncrief hasn't fought her way to the top, overcoming her troubled youth, to become a notch on the bedpost of a globetrotting charmer who is only in town for a month.

'But Richard knows instantly Bergan is special, unlike any woman he's met on his travels. The handsome widower realises he's ready to risk his heart again, but it's going to take all his charm to convince Bergan that he's serious — and time is running out...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A Christmas holiday to remember!

'Christmas Eve on Europe's most opulent train is going to be an experience of a lifetime for midwife Kelsie Summers. And it is in more ways than one—because brooding obstetrician and the man she jilted, Connor Black, is on board, too! And her ex is hotter than ever!

'Cooler-than-cool doc Connor doesn't like surprises. Seeing Kelsie again is his worst nightmare—especially as their kisses still make his heart skip a beat.

'When they're thrown together for a few short days at Christmas there's bound to be consequences!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Once is never enough!

'Head midwife Isla Delamere is hiding something. She might be Melbourne's most glamorous socialite, but she's still a virgin. She's never met a man to tempt her…until she's kissed by gorgeous new doc on the block Alessi Manos!

'Working alongside Isla is sweet torture for Alessi—all he wants to do is strip off her scrubs! Forever isn't in his vocabulary, but he'll make sure she always remembers their one night together. Except keeping to his own rules is impossible—especially when Alessi discovers Isla's secret…' (Publication summary)

'Dr Tessa Westcott burst into Mike Llewellyn's life like a red-headed whirlwind. She wore stilettos, she said exactly what she thought, and she turned his ordered world upside down.

It couldn't last. She was only there until her grandfather recovered his health, and there was no need to stay longer than necessary. But Mike had to admit that she lightened his workload, and lightened his life. How could he persuade her that his wonderful car, his crazy dog and himself were exactly what Tessa needed?' (Synopsis)

When Jena arrives in Kareela, three weeks before Christmas, she has one goal: to convince her boss to put her on his new TV survival series. But first she has to survive primitive accommodation, filming a documentary about Kareela's bush hospital, and the ever-so-tempting Dr Noah Blacklock. - from back cover (Chatswood, 2001)

Obstetrician Alec Rostrevor has burned his bridges; he's moved twelve thousand miles to Australia with his baby son to make midwife Erin Gray his bride. Just as everything is going right, Alec's baby contracts a life-threatening illness, the wedding has to be canceled and Alec's ex-wife turns up. Erin feels she is about to lose both the little boy she has grown to love as a son and the man she is about to marry. But Alec has already lost Erin once--two years ago--and he has no intention of losing her again... (Blurb)

Dr Gabi Graham... With her divorce going through, Gabi's restarting her life. New look, new clothes, new challenges! The only thing that's missing is a new man. But when Alex suddenly reappears in her life, she realises she only wants the old one!

Dr Alex Graham can't believe it! What has Gabi done to herself? Since when was she so stunning... so brave... so independent, and vibrat, and adorable? Who is she doing all this for? And, most importantly... how on earth is he going to win her back?

'Heiress Annika Kolovsky has left her sheltered upbringing to pursue a career in nursing…she wasn’t prepared for sexy paediatrician Ross Wyatt! Yet rebel Ross goes above and beyond for his tiny patients in the children’s ward – will he do the same for the woman who has captured his heart? ' (Publisher's blurb)

'Speed dating – to baby!

'Veterinarian Tori Nicholls lost everything when wildlife raged through her small Australian town. The community is slowly recovering, but Tori doesn't feel she'll ever live again.

'Until, while reluctantly speed dating, she meets New York doctor Jake Hunter. He's caring, he's gorgeous...and he's just passing through. A no-commitment fling could be exactly what Tori needs to reignite her passion for life.

'

But some commitments aren't planned. Their one wonderful night has resulted in pregnancy – giving Tori a second chance at happiness. Can an Australian country girl renew her life with a Manhattan millionaire...and their baby?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Extract from Dusty's diary, age 10

'I've never had a proper family Christmas. It's always just been me and my mum, Jess. But now I've met my cool uncle Ben. He's a doctor, just like my mum. I didn't know him until recently, but now I'm starting to know what it's like to have a dad around. Uncle Ben makes mum smile, and I even caught them kissing, but when I told her she blushed!

'As soon as Christmas is over, we're going home. But if I'm a really good boy, maybe Uncle Ben might want to come back, too?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Renowned doctor Riley Chase might have literally rescued heiress Pippa Fotheringham from the sea, but he's definitely no knight in shining armour! As a lone wolf, he's trained his heart to let no one in.

'On the run from life under the spotlight - and from a near catastrophic trip down the aisle - nurse Pippa has jetted off on her honeymoon...alone! But her working holiday turns out to be far more exciting than candlelit dinners for one - especially when very real, very unexpected sparks start to fly between her and the man who has vowed he'll never love again…' (Publisher's blurb)

'Georgie and Hamish have been best friends forever. So Hamish can't refuse when Georgie asks him for the Christmas present she's spent her whole life waiting for — a baby! But seeing a very pregnant Georgie changes everything. Not only is Hamish going to be a father, suddenly he's falling for the mother of his child…' (Publisher's blurb)

'When fate steps in…

When physician Kelly Eveldene's son is injured in a surfing accident, she finds herself face-to-face with the one man she prayed never to see again: delectable orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matt Eveldene! Seeing beautiful Kelly again brings back their painful history and sparks new, unacceptable desires in Matt—Kelly's strictly off-limits! But who can resist the temptation of the forbidden…!

'Waves of Temptation is Marion Lennox's 100th romance novel.' (Publisher's blurb)

'Barcelona, baby…bride?

'Seven years ago, A and E doctor Cat Hayes was left heart-broken after losing her baby boy. Now she’s focused on her career, but then she meets gorgeous Dr Dominic Edwards at a Spanish conference — resisting his scorching touch isn’t easy. Cat returns home sun-kissed and accidentally pregnant!

'Widower Dom never thought he’d ever find love again…let alone a family! As the promise of their miracle baby begins to heal both their hearts, Dom knows he can’t let Cat slip through his fingers. All it takes is one, down-on-one-knee question…' (Publication summary)

'Outback Flying Doctor Phemie Grainger prides herself on being cool, calm and capable–until a chance encounter with her professional idol, renowned emergency doctor Gil Fitzwilliam, throws her into turmoil! As a Down'€™s Syndrome carrier, Phemie's always known that her dreams of love, marriage and children are impossible. But as she starts falling for Gil'€™s English charm, the sweetness of his kisses, even the sadness she sees in his eyes, Phemie can'€™t help wondering if, with Gil at her side, her dreams of holding her very own baby might one day come true.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Determined to deliver her best friend's precious twins safely, Dr Janessa Austen calls on neonatal specialist Miles Trevellion's expertise. These tiny baby girls must be Miles' only priority. The compassionate and compellingly beautiful Janessa can be nothing more than his colleague, for now.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The doctor she can't forget

'Two years ago, socialite Scarlet Portland spent one wild night with ER doc Luke Edwards. She hasn't forgotten their sizzling heat - it's branded on her mind forever - nor that night's devastating emotional repercussions...

'Now Scarlet's back in London and back in Luke's life. All she wants is one more chance - to see if the happiness she's only ever felt in his arms was real. But though their chemistry burns hot as ever, will he want her when he discovers the truth?' (Publication summary)

'Handsome A&E consultant Sheikh Zahir has always seemed out of reach to nurse Adele Jenson. But when his mother needs medical care and requests Adele’s help, she finds herself being swept off to Zahir's desert kingdom!

Adele’s unexpected trip is the first time she’s truly let herself live since the accident that has overshadowed her life. But when Zahir reveals his craving for her, Adele's guard completely falls. Just one passionate night in the desert makes her wonder — will this brooding sheikh choose his crown…or her?' (publication blurb).

'Best man to daddy! Nurse Lindsey Stewart knows that dancing with new, enigmatic Casualty doctor Dante Rossi is asking for trouble...but when he takes her hand at a wedding she's powerless to resist. As their night turns into a weekend she learns there's more to this charming best man than meets the eye. Returning to work, neither can escape their undeniable chemistry-even when trying to remain professional! Until Lindsey discovers she's pregnant, and realises she might hold the key to healing Dante's damaged heart...' (Publication summary)

'A debt repaid...with love? Tom Blake helped Tasha Raymond through a heart-breaking loss eighteen months ago – so when she learns he's been devastatingly injured, she's determined to repay the debt by helping him in return. Working with the handsome GP stirs up a storm of emotions, but Tasha has no intention of truly getting close. The playboy's devil-may-care attitude is the last thing she needs! But then the wounded doc's kindness proves too much temptation for her heart to resist...' (Publication summary)