Love Can Wait

by Betty Neels

Book Overview

Emma is accustomed to taking care of other people, so Sir Paul Wyatt's proposal comes as a shock to her. Why would he want to take care of her? Could this renowned surgeon be the answer to all of her dreams? Reissue.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373036361
• ISBN13: 9780373036363
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A Pleasant Marriage-of-Convenience Story

Book Description: A suitable wife? Emma had spent most of her life looking after other people, so it was quite a shock to meet a man so determined to take care of her. Sir Paul Wyatt's proposal -- even if it was motivated by convenience on his part -- was hardly one that Emma was in a position to refuse. Could this renowned surgeon be the answer to all her dreams? While not one of my favorite, this is an enjoyable marriage of convenience story. I liked Paul and that we are allowed to see that he cares for her early on, but found Diana more than a little irritating. Although others may not agree, I much preferred An Unlikely Romance, The Bachelor's Wedding, The Vicar's Daughter, and others of her MOC stories. That said, this is another story any Neels fan will enjoy.

Cinderella Romance from Neels

It's always a pleasure to find a Betty Neels that I've missed before. I get my special embroidered, scallop-edged bookmark and settle in for a gentle romance. There is another Neels' book titled Love Can Wait, but it's a different story (heroine is Emma). In this one, Kate Crosby slaves as a cook for hard-to-please Lady Cowder. Her employer's nephew recognizes that Kate is special and deserves a better life. He makes an effort to smooth her path and gradually realizes he loves her. As usual, there are misunderstandings, a mean-spirited rival, and the soothing triva of daily life. Neels turns out a pleasant read that always transports me to England (and sometimes Holland) through the lives of her characters.

Sweet Romance

Emma Trent and Dr. Paul Wyatt meet when Emma's mother has a medical emergency and needs immediate surgery. They cross paths a few times after that. When Emma's life is turned upside down by tragedy, Paul offers to marry her, a marriage of convenience. Emma agrees even though she doesn't love Paul. Gradually she begins to fall in love with him, but what about his relationship with Diana, who is far more sophisticated and beautiful than Emma could ever hope to be? I'm not terribly fond of "marriage of convenience" romance novels, but Betty Neels pulls this off, mainly because she lets us know early on that Paul is in love with Emma and is willing to wait for Emma to fall in love with him. It's nice have some insight into his feelings and it's fun waiting for Emma to realize she has been in love with him all along! I love reading Betty Neels' books because I know what to expect when I read them: a nice, sweet romance. She never disappoints!