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Sister Adelaide Peters was surprised, but also very proud and excited, to have been chosen to represent her hospital in a new exchange scheme. It meant she'd be spending a year in Holland. Adelaide was determined to do her best, and she more than succeeded! She adored Holland, liked her colleagues and even mastered some of the language. She also unexpectedly, and disastrously, fell in love with her new boss. But Professor Coenraad van Essen was clearly...
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She was certain of one thing, Sophy's relationship with the attractive Dutch surgeon Maximillan Oosterwelde was of the blow-hot-blow-cold variety. He might be unsure of his feelings for her, but one thing she knew for sure, in her heart, Sophy did not want any "blow cold" at all!
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Professor Alexander van Zeust's sister was ill, and her four young children needed someone to care for them. He asked Beth Partridge, kind, capable, sensible Beth, to watch them for a week. She did a fantastic job, so one week extended to two, and then longer. The professor was happy, the children loved Beth and their mother knew they were in good hands. Everyone was happy, except Beth. She had fallen in love with her aloof employer, but he wasn't...
4) Esmeralda
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She was a most unlikely bride, Esmeralda Jones was a sweet and pretty girl, easy to love. But sadly, she had always felt invisible to the opposite sex. Esmeralda often blamed her lack of romantic adventures on the impaired foot she had struggled with since childhood. So when the brilliant surgeon Thimo Bamstra offered to cure her, she was over the moon and quickly accepted. Much to her surprise, Thimo also managed to mend her broken heart. Esmeralda...
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Surely now her quiet life could continue? Sadie had always been happy and contented with her quiet, uneventful life in a small Dorset village, and only wished for life to continue that way. She couldn't believe it would all vanish overnight, and that she would have to part with her beloved home. Then, at the eleventh hour, she was rescued when Mr. Oliver Trentham bought her house and offered her a job as his housekeeper. But Sadie didn't take into...
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When Jane needed help, she was amazed that it was the charismatic surgeon Nikolaas van der Vollenhove who tore himself away from his busy schedule to come to her rescue. A renowned workaholic, it was obvious that he had no time for anything - or anyone - in his life. Which was why his marriage proposal came as such a shock. Just why exactly did he want Jane for his wife, if it wasn't for love?
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A dependable man...When Beatrice's world turned upside down, Oliver Latimer was on hand to pick up the pieces. There was something solid and reassuring about Oliver. Beatrice felt safe with him. But he wasn't an easy person to get to know. Accompanying him on a lecture tour to Europe convinced Beatrice that there was more to Dr. Latimer than she'd imagined. In fact, she came to believe he was the only man she could truly love. But Oliver kept his...
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CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS. Claudia first met Thomas when he was asked to discuss the health of her great-uncle, Colonel Ramsay. After the colonel's death, Thomas always seemed to be around and then, astonishingly, he proposed. It took a wonderfully delightful Christmas with his family for Claudia to realize that she truly loved her new husband. Now all she had to do was find a way to persuade Thomas to love her.
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All problems had an answer - but marriage? Francesca was naturally optimistic - and she needed to be. She'd cut her nursing instruction short in order to look after the elderly aunt who had so kindly opened her home to Franny and her brother. Financial difficulties led Franny to apply for a job as Lady Trumper's assistant, but Franny's outspoken manner clearly didn't please her. It was only through her godson, Marc, that Franny was able to get the...
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A country upbringing has taught her to be practical, not to cherish romantic dreams about tall, handsome strangers! But a chance encounter one misty day in spring changes all that. Eminent surgeon Aderik Rijnma ter Salis is a very special man. He makes Eugenie's life seem brighter and full of exciting possibilities! But with the gorgeous Saphira at his side, could Aderik's feelings for Eugenie ever be more than strictly professional?
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Rebecca Saunders was both thin and mouse-like, she knew exactly where she stood with him! But he had been very kind, rescuing her when she was virtually destitute. He had even found her a job-nursing his mother. The job was enjoyable and well paid, and it took her to Norway and Holland. The result was inevitable-Rebecca fell in love with the baron, and not even the presence of his girlfriend, Nina, could stop her from dreaming.
12) A Kiss for Julie
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Simply Simon Julie enjoyed her work as a medical secretary at St. Bravo's Hospital, so it came as a shock when her boss announced his retirement. His replacement, Simon van der Driesma, was younger, more energetic and worked her much harder - which she could have accepted if only he would call her Julie, and not "Miss Beckworth" in that cool voice! From the start, both of them had the wrong impression of the other. What would it take for the truth...
13) An Ordinary Girl
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An ordinary girl. An extraordinary love? Professor James Forsyth is intrigued when he first meets Philomena Selby. She's so shy and kind – he's used to much more demanding women! There was no doubt James is very handsome but Philly knows he has a fiancée and as a plain country girl, she can't hope to match such a glamorous woman. But James has been struck by Philly's inner beauty…and surely she's much more the woman he wants as his wife…?
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A CHARMING PURSUIT OF HEARTS AND FLOWERS. What a maddening, impossible man Constantijn van Lindemann is! Wherever Augusta goes, there he is-inviting her out, paying her compliments, sending her enormous bouquets of tulips, even kissing her on occasion. Augusta must admit she does enjoy it, especially the kisses. But until she discovers how important a role the glamorous Susan plays in Constantijn's life, how can she possibly take him seriously?
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It was more than a family matter. Dr. Duert ter Brandt disapproved of Christina's relationship with his brother, Adam, and he made sure they both knew it. True, he didn't stop Chrissy from coming to Holland to work near Adam. Still, he made it clear that her infatuation was not in the best interest of his hospital. But maybe he had other, hidden, reasons for hoping that Chrissy would give up her notion of love at first sight.
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OLYMPIA'S LIFE CHANGED OVERNIGHT! Olympia's overbearing aunt used her as her personal servant, until attractive Dutchman Waldo van der Graaf quite literally rescued her. He suggested that she exchange her life of drudgery for the role of his wife. Waldo needed someone to look after his small daughter and run his home - a marriage of convenience. Olympia was thankful and accepted his proposal, but soon realized she had only exchanged one set of problems...
17) The Gemel Ring
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She thought he was too big for his boots! Sister Charity Dawson loved her job, but there was one problem. Like the other members of St. Simon's nursing staff, she had to put up with the arrogant Dr. Everard van Tijlen. When Charity discovered that the distinguished doctor's exorbitant fees funded a playboy lifestyle, she hit the roof. Everard might have an engagingly boyish smile, but he needed to be taken down a peg or two. And Charity knew just...
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A LITTLE LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING. Rachel led a life that many people would envy-she had an interesting and challenging job and an attractive boyfriend who showered her with attention. Admittedly, there were times when job and boyfriend clashed. Melville came from the glamorous world of television and sometimes found it hard to accept Rachel's devotion to the busy London hospital where she worked. Thank goodness for the one man around who did seem to...
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Getting engaged had seemed like a good idea. But now Sister Eugenia Smith wasn't so sure. She was fond of Humphrey, but did she love him? When surgeon Gerard Grenfell offered her the chance to work in Europe, she gladly accepted. Perhaps a break would help her think things through. But Eugenia hadn't expected to fall in love with Gerard. It all seemed pretty hopeless, though, since he was already engaged to the glamorous Miriam. Fortunately, wedding...
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How could he be so handsome, and yet so cold? Ward Sister Josephine Dowling was heartbroken over the end of her engagement, but how could she marry a man she didn't really love? What she didn't expect, though, was to have to cope with her tears and the arrogant attitude of the brilliant Dr. Julius van Tacx. He seemed to make a habit of finding her just when she was feeling, and looking, her worst. And when he was at his most handsome.
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