Harlequin Romance #3249: Romantic Encounter

by Betty Neels

Book Overview

Although renowned consultant Alexander Fitzgibbon makes it clear to Florence that their relationship is to remain strictly professional, Florence cannot help but wonder what lays behind his cool, efficient exterior. Reissue.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373032498
• ISBN13: 9780373032495
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.1" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A Multifaceted Hero

I don't like this novel as much as the other reviewers. The doctor and nurse are lovely characters, but the ending seems to drag for me and everyone seems to know what is happening except the female lead. It does have the happy ending that we all read Betty Neels for.

My Favorite Neels Book!

This one is my all time favorite Betty Neels book. Just read it. You'll like it. Yes, it is quite similar to all her others, but we like that! My favorite line from the book: "You're as cross as two sticks."

Thank Heaven for redheaded Vicar's daughters!

COVER: "When the vicar's daughter met the surgeon......Florence Napier thought Alexander Fitzgibbon a cold, humorless man. The eminent surgeon had hired her as the new nurse for his private practice, but he didn't seem to like her.Nor was Florence at all sure she liked him. Still, she had to admit he was a dedicated doctor, generous with his skills and considerate toward his patients.Slowly Florence began to notice that many of Alexander Fitzgibbon's actions contradicted his aloof demeanor, revealing a man who was as attractive inside as out. So it shouldn't have been a surprise when she realized, one day, that she'd fallen in love with him........"I love Betty's books about tall striking redheads who are very plain spoken with feisty tempers and sparkling eyes. The heroes almost never see the blow coming! :) The heroine speaks to them directly and bluntly, using none of the fawning admiration with which they are usually surrounded. Florence is skilled, hard working, generous and kind. She considers Alexander right out of her league, and resigns herself to a life without him. Alexander fights his attraction to Florence so skillfully, hiding behind a cool professional manner, that when he finally realizes the depth of his feelings he has a time of it convincing Florence. This is a story full of lovely, warm, wonderful people who will restore your faith in the goodness of people and the value of a kind and charitable soul. This warm soothing story will be the expected balm that Neels' loyal readers crave and will be a special treat to new readers. There is nothing quite like a redhead who has been rubbed the wrong way !! :)

Another great book from my favorite romance book author!

Betty Neels is without doubt my favorite romance book author and Romantic Encounter is one of her best books and I really liked the characters a guy, Alexander FitzGibbon and a lady, Florence Napier. I recommend this fantastic book very highly!