Doctor in the House

By Marie Ferrarella

Book Overview

Ivan Munro wanted to be feared, not loved... But Bailey DelMonico, his new intern, is determined to prove she isn't afraid of him--and more. In her own way, Bailey is as brilliant as Ivan--and people like her. Having realized she wanted to be a surgeon after several failed life experiences, she deftly absorbs a barrage of criticism from Munro without ever losing faith in her dreams. Or her conviction to show Ivan that no life is set in stone... But the more Munro fights against his intern's charm, the more cracks appear in his abrasive facade. Bailey soon sees that contrary to hospital gossip, Ivan has anything but a scalpel for a heart. Ever the optimist and always persistent, can Bailey now show Ivan that it's never too late to change... or fall in love?

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037388141X
• ISBN13: 9780373881413
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Harlequin Next
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Egotistical Older Doctor Finds His Ray of Sunshine (A- Grade)

Neurosurgeon Ivan Munro is also known as "Ivan the Terrible". People can not stand him and he doesn't mind in the least. He is rude, cold and has no relationship with his fellow doctors or his patients. He is nearing fifty and has no wife or children and his work is his only purpose for living. He has a huge ego and believes he can play god with people's lives. He is in for quite a shock when he is told he must be a mentor to a new resident, Bailey DelMonico. Bailey looks on the bright side of things and loves being a doctor. She is the total opposite of Ivan from being half his age to always smiling and being chipper. Ivan's goal is to make Bailey's life miserable that is until she gets under his skin. Bailey can see past Ivan's rudeness and why he acts the way he does. Soon Ivan doesn't mind Bailey and the coldness around his heart thaws into something more when it comes to his sunny intern. Marie Ferrarella has written a wonderful and cute novel about the gruff and rude doctor and the woman who shows him love and happiness. Ivan and Bailey's relationship begins on shaky terms but than grows into respect, friendship and finally love. This is one well written romance with an older man and his new found feelings for the younger woman who arrives suddenly in his life. Doctor in the House is as close to a perfect read as you can get. Katiebabs

An engaging read

He's abrasive with no people skills. She's happy and optimistic about life. He's a brilliant neurosurgeon. She's the new intern who was forced on him by his superior. She wants to learn. He doesn't want to be bothered by her. How she breaks through all the walls he has around himself is the basis for this engaging book. The humorous dialogue can't be beat. Both of the characters in the book are likeable in their own ways. It's up to Marie Ferrarella to get them together and she does this in an extremely entertaining way. Enjoy!

WOW!!!!!

I was so impressed with this book. It's my first ever read Harlequin Next, and I was not disappointed. I thought Marie Ferrerella did a fantastic job of portraying this genius neurosurgeon, "Ivan the Terrible" and his ego, and at the same time, she gave that curious hint of his vulnerability that made you want to go much further into his psyche, and uncover him. Bailey was full of spunk, and I loved the way she gave as good as she got. She worked really well with his character, although once in a while I wanted him to get a little more of his due. Mostly though, I really enjoyed the writing of this book, and was enthralled by the story, and also the detail. Ferrarella did a great job of portraying a surgeon who is so highly talented, and yet has absolutely no people skills. It was easy to sympathize with him, given the background on his childhood, and what was hiding behind his hardened exterior persona. I also liked how frank Bailey was, and how she stood her ground time and time again with him.