Pregnant Nurse, New-found Family

By Lynne Marshall

After one special night with beautiful nurse Bethany Caldwell, E.R. doctor Gavin Riordan is torn. He desperately wants to pursue their relationship, but since he now has custody of his adored son, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0263863417
• ISBN13: 9780263863413
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Mills & Boon
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 0.4" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Deeply moving....

Single fatherhood entails a great deal of responsibility. Dr. Gavin Riordan is still learning to cope with all the issues involved in raising 9 year old Patrick and is particularly worried about Patrick's reoccurring asthma attacks. Allergy testing puts him right in the path of Bethany Caldwell, a woman he had a wild fling with at a recent party. Neither Bethany nor Gavin can deny the attraction between them, but can they handle the news of Bethany's unexpected pregnancy? I know I've said this repeatedly but it bears repeating.... The Harlequin Medical line never ceases to amaze me at the sheer depth of story and emotion that is conveyed in such a short format. Lynne Marshall uses every page to her advantage as she takes us into the heart and soul of her characters. Gavin and Bethany are fully developed but even more importantly, Patrick is also well developed. His involvement adds a deeper layer to the story as we see his side of the divorce and the emotions that Patrick struggles with. I can't recommend this book highly enough for that aspect alone, as Lynne Marshall provides such a wealth of insight into the child of a divorced home and his unique perspective. Bethany and Gavin find themselves in a position that neither expects. Despite using protection, Bethany is pregnant. Lynne Marshall takes readers through a gamut of emotions as these two characters begin developing a relationship and learning to trust one another. The allergy and asthma issue adds a unique flavor to the tale. Lynne Marshall demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the various factors influencing asthma and allergy attacks and this information was beautifully incorporated into the storyline. Ultimately, Patrick stole my heart completely with his story! PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY is a deeply moving and extraordinarily emotional tale. Lynne Marshall evokes strong emotions in her stories and this is more than evident in PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY. Highly recommended! COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

Heart-warming, emotional, tender --- wonderful!

ER doctor Gavin Riordan never expected to get custody of his nine year old son Patrick, but now that does, he is determined to make up for being the father he should have been. When his son begins wheezing, Gavin is determined to get to the bottom of his son's asthma attacks. When Dr. Bupinder Mehta sets up an allergy skin test for Patrick with the nurse, Gavin cannot believe his eyes! Standing before him is the beautiful nurse Bethany Caldwell, the woman with whom he had spent one night of unbridled passion a month ago! When she discovers that she is pregnant with his baby, Bethany's dilemma takes on a new urgency. Gavin is a man she just can't resist, especially when she sees him with his son. Bethany has had it with men who skip out so when Gavin attempts to rekindle the flames, she is cautious for her and her child's sake. With all these complications, can Gavin and Bethany's one night of passion lead to something deeper and lasting? Can one little boy and his asthma break through all hesitations past, bringing Gavin and Bethany together forever as a family? From the first pages, Lynne Marshall's PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY, takes the reader into the center of the medical drama within Los Angeles Mercy Hospital. Fast-paced emotionally-packed medical situations touch the lives of the doctors and nurses both in the allergy clinic and the ER. The reader feels the pulse-racing situations that her characters must face and yet at the same time, Lynne Marshall gives her readers heart-warming close-up vignettes of the patients and their families that show the emotional impact of the medical drama on the lives of her characters. The mystery of Patrick's asthma triggers brings a tenderness and family intimacy into this medical romance. Humorous, sexy and professional, Gavin steals the heart with his innocent good-intentioned missteps. Fallible at times, Gavin is a hero determined to set things right. His heart is always in the right place even if his words aren't. Bethany's past has led her to distrust being dependent on others. She has a gift for being able to reach children. They just naturally see her good heart and open up to her. Lynne Marshall's portrayal of Patrick and his love for his father endears him to the reader --- it is no wonder that Bethany feels so drawn to Gavin! There is no mistaking the fact that Patrick has inherited one of Gavin's finer qualities --- a sense of caring for and responsibility to others. Lynne Marshall's PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY is unforgettable.