The Legendary Playboy Surgeon by Alison Roberts

The Legendary Playboy Surgeon by Alison Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back Cover:
The man behind the reputation

Connor Matthews has to be the only surgeon ever to ride his motorbike into the E.R.! And Dr. Kate Graham is determined to disapprove, even if it made a sick little boy's dream come true.

Connor's love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation is hospital legend, so Kate's steering well clear. Although, Connor's sinful sexiness is coming critically close to cracking the shield around Kate's fragile heart….
Heartbreakers of St. Patrick's Hospital
The delicious doctors you know you shouldn't fall for

My Review:
I love how this story unfolds; it is light and flirty at times and deeply emotional and moving at others with a bit of adrenalin packing action thrown in at the end.

Conner Mathew’s is a sexy motorbike riding surgeon who delights in breaking the rules, a playboy rebel with a cause. Kate is his total opposite studious, serious a bit of a workaholic. As the story moves along we learn that both Conner and Kate have had rough childhoods and their past has shaped them into the people they are today. What starts out as a battle between to adversaries turn into friendship and develops into a beautiful romance.

I love Alison’s book, the writing is crisp and characters delightful. Kate’s niece Bella adds a nice touch to this story. I enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read Bella’s story next (Heartbreakers of St. Patrick's Hospital Series). I would definitely recommend this book.

 

The Boy who Made Them Love Again by Scarlet Wilson

The Boy who Made Them Love Again by Scarlet Wilson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back Cover:
From Dr Storm to devoted dadWhen Luke Storm ended his relationship with Abby Tyler, he thought that he was doing the right thing.
Abby so wanted children and Luke knew he could never give them to her. Now, five years later, when he meets Abby again, and with a little boy of her own, Luke is rocked.
She’s as gorgeous and adorable as ever, but he realises that if he wants Abby back in his life, he has to let her special little son into his heart and become the father he never expected to be…

My Review
I really enjoyed reading "The Boy who Made Them Love Again "

The story starts out as a fun, light read; Two lovers Luke and Abby re-uniting by chance after 5 years but half way through the book it gets deeply emotional.

The characters in this book are wonderfully written; Reuben will make your heart melt what a sweetie.

"The Boy who Made Them Love Again " is an exceptionally well written medical novel, with lot’s of emotion, heartache and drama to keep you roped in to the end.

Sydney Harbor Hospital: Luca's Bad Girl by Amy Andrews

Sydney Harbor Hospital: Luca's Bad Girl by Amy Andrews
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Back Cover:
Welcome to the world of Sydney Harbor Hospital (or SHH…for short—because secrets never stay hidden for long!)

One night in the on-call room can never be enough for this couple!

Regular lovemaking is Dr. Luca DiAngelo's preferred antidote to stress. But even he is surprised by the passion a brush with danger inspires in prickly E.R. doctor Mia McKenzie.

Vulnerable Mia is furious she slept with the devilishly charming Sicilian and she's determined to give her hot lover the cold shoulder. But the chemistry that blazes between them might just melt the hardest of hearts….

My Review:
Luca and Mia, two more tortured and damaged souls you wont find, but boy are they ever made for each other….too bad they don't know it as yet :)

This story is beautifully written and the characters well drawn out, no surprise there considering it is written by the brilliant Amy Andrews.

Yes there is lot of hot, steamy wham bam thank you ma'am sex in this book, but I think it worked well with the premise of this story to project Luca and Mia’s no intimacy, no strings attached, no relationship lifestyle.

Amy did a wonderful job in giving us a glimpse into Flinn and Evie's relationship, I can't wait to get my hands on that book.

Luca's Bad Girl is not a light, flirty, sexy book, it is so much more than that, this story has a lot of depth and emotion to it, it’s about survival and perseverance and falling in love against all odds even when you have every intention of never risking your heart.

One tiny reservation : I would have liked a little longer epilogue, but I do understand word count restrictions.

A definite read.

Here's a little teaser:

Mia felt utterly dominated as Luca lounged against the wall, arms crossed. His gaze raked her body lingering on her breasts, her thighs, her boots. Then travelledall the way back up again to rest on her mouth.
The seconds ticked by as his eyes locked on her lips. Her tongue darted out to moisten them, a nervous gesture.

   His nostrils flared. She swallowed.
   His arms dropped. Her heart skipped a beat.
   He took a step towards her. She tensed.
   The lift dinged. He stopped. She breathed again.
   "Ladies first," he murmured. "Number nineteen."

Mia walked on legs made of Plasticine to the indicated apartment, aware of his eyes on her the whole time. She could barely breathe by the time she pulled up in front of his door.
Absently she reached for the doorhandle the same time he did. He sucked in a breath. "Your hands are freezing," he murmured.
"Yes," she agreed. That was because all her blood had drained to her belly and breasts. In fact, apart from her torso, she felt cold right through to her bones. She even shivered involuntarily.
Luca grinned at her as he pushed open the door. "I have the perfect solution." 
He tugged on her hand and she followed him into the toasty centrally heated apartment.
Luca strode into his bedroom, Mia in tow, flipping lights on as he went. He walked straight past his bed, turning right into a spacious en suite. He ushered her in, shut the door, flipped on a wall mounted heater, opened the shower screen and turned the hot tap on full bore. Instant heat puffed into the air from the shower head.

He turned to look at Mia, shrugging out of his jacket. "Get naked."
Mia quirked an eyebrow at his imperious command. "Boy, you sure know how to seduce a woman."

Letting Go With Dr Rodriguez by Fiona Lowe

Letting Go With Dr Rodriguez by Fiona Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back Cover:
An affair hotter than the Outback sun…

Dr. Lucy Patterson might be back in Bulla Creek on a strictly temporary basis, but she can't refuse chocolate-eyed Dr. Marco Rodriguez's request for help running his clinic! A recent double betrayal has Lucy running scared from relationships, so acting on her feelings for sexy Marco and his adorable disabled son shouldn't be an option. But this gorgeous Argentinean is about to tempt Lucy to walk on the wild side….


My Review:
‘Letting Go With Dr. Rodriguez’ is a beautifully crafted romance that is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

Fiona Lowe is a genius at writing multilayered storylines that mesh seamlessly with each other to create a beautifully emotional read.

There is more than one story to be told here and each one is addressed beautifully – Marco’s fierce love for his disabled son, Lucy’s strained relationship with her dad, Lucy’s soul-searching and at the heart of it all Marco’s and Lucy’s romance.

‘Letting Go With Dr. Rodriguez’ has so much emotion and depth attached to it, this book is about love and family bonds, of small towns with big hearts and even bigger relationships.

I loved reading this book, you are probably gonna shed a tear but you are also gonna smile and cheer when it all comes together at the end. A book I would highly recommend.

Spotlight & Giveaway: West Wing to Maternity Wing by Scarlet Wilson

Today it is my pleasure to Welcome Harlequin M & B Medical author Scarlet Wilson to HarlequinJunkie!

Scarlet talks to us today about her June 2012 debut US release 'West Wing to Maternity Wing'

June 2012 Release - US Cover

When it comes to writing medicals it can be difficult to break away from the traditional settings ie maternity units, children's wards, GP surgeries.  A few years ago I watching the inauguration ceremony of a new President and his wife.  And my first thought?  For the first time in over 50 years there is the possibility of a white house baby!

It hasn't happened in this term of office, but it happened in my imagination and subsequently in my book.  The President and First Lady have a daughter - a very premature daughter and they require a very experienced neonatologist to look after their daughter.  Cue Lincoln Adams.  He gets wakened up in the middle of the night by the President's Men in Black and spirited away to look after this baby.  In the meantime he's had a strange text.  From someone he hasn't seen in five years. 

Amy ducked out of Lincoln's life when she had breast cancer.  Now, she's pregnant and due to complications she knows this baby will arrive early.  So, just like the First Lady, she wants the best neonatologist in the world to look after her baby.  Due to her history, this might be the only chance she ever has at having a child.  He means more to her than anything.  She'll even take the chance of seeing the man she loved with all her heart.

Lincoln Adams is based on the gorgeous Patrick Dempsey and Amy Carson is the gorgeous Amy Adams.  Had I maybe been watching Enchanted too often when I picked my characters???

In truth, I already had my names and physical descriptions before I looked for inspired photos.  Lincoln is in a life-changing role and finds himself at a real crucial turn.  When he's told he can't look after Amy's baby, as well as the President's daughter he threatens to walk.  Lincoln is a man with principles and priorities, even if he doesn't understand them.  In the meantime, Amy is terrified.  Terrified that something will happen to her son and terrified that something will happen to her heart.  After all, a man as gorgeous as Lincoln Adams couldn't possibly love a woman that's had a mastectomy, could he?

Scarlet Wilson

I loved writing this book and it was really important to me to try and address these issues without skimming over them.  I hope I've managed it!

Scarlet Please tell us a few things about yourself...

Scarlet: I'm a nurse and a health visitor who is currently working in public health.  I still work full time and have two young boys so time is at a premium in my life!  I became serious about writing around three years ago, although I wrote my first book when I was 8.  

Sara: Do you have a fun "call story" to share with us?

Scarlet: I was working with an editor from Mills and Boon after a medical pitch contest on eharlequin.  I'd gone through four sets of revisions and was beginning to think I'd never make the cut.  I'd ducked home at lunch time as I was waiting for something to be delivered - needless to say it hadn't arrived and I drove back to work in a bad mood.  I got The Call as I was driving back to work, I was so stunned to hear the editor's voice I swerved and narrowly avoided hitting some poor man who was walking his dog!

UK Cover

Sara: What one Scene would you never cut from "West Wing to Maternity Wing?"

Scarlet: The one that was most difficult to write.  My heroine has had a mastectomy and hasn't ever accepted the changes to her body.  The hero stands her in front of a mirror, naked, and tells her what he sees when he looks at her.  It's entirely different to what she sees and it rocks her world.

Sara: What next in 2012? Do you have any other releases lined up?  If not - What are you currently working on?

Scarlet: I have another release in September called A Bond Between Strangers.  It's part of a two in one with Anne Fraser about an embryo being wrongly implanted.  I write it from the perspective of the father.  I also have another book due out in November called Her Christmas Eve Diamond.  I really, really wanted to write a Christmas story for Harlequin as they are my absolute favourites.  I'm currently finishing a cruise ship book which should be published around February next year.

Sara: What 3 things you never leave home without (apart from keys, cellphone and money)

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Scarlet: A red pen, my moleskin notebook and red lipstick!

Sara: If you were written about in the newspaper, on the front page, what would the headline say?

Scarlet: The scarlet lady strikes again!

Sara: where can readers contact you

via my website, www.scarlet-wilson.com or on my scarlet wilson author page on Facebook.

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One Month to Become a Mum by Louisa George

One Month to Become a Mum by Louisa George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Blurb:
Some things in life are worth waiting for…

Jessie Price has lost her only chance at motherhood – it’s a constant hurt, until she meets sinfully sexy single dad Dr Luke McKenzie and his gorgeous little girl. Luke’s intoxicating kisses and his daughter’s adoring hugs have Jessie longing for the impossible. But she's a temporary locum, the clock’s ticking – and there’s only a month to make all her wishes come true…

Review:
Wow! What a way to debut…. 'One Month to Become a Mum' is so well written it’s hard to imagine it’s Louisa’s debut medical novel.

“One month to become a Mum” is a great romance about second chances and over coming adversity. You will fall in love with the characters in this book; the oh so adorable and gorgeous single dad Dr Luc Mckenzie and feisty yet vulnerable Jessie Price.

This story had a good mix of humor and emotion to keep me engaged to the very end. The writing was  fresh and flirty, with witty and snappy dialogues; I couldn’t help but chuckle a few times as I read this book. I'm greedy for more…I can’t wait to read Louisa’s next release.

“One month to become a Mum” is one story you don’t want to miss.

West Wing to Maternity Wing by Scarlet Wilson

West Wing to Maternity Wing by Scarlet Wilson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Blurb:
Famous neonatologist Lincoln Adams is looking after the U.S. president's newborn daughter when nurse Amy Carson arrives at the hospital, posing as his very pregnant wife! Amy's had firsthand experience of Linc's skillful hands and he's the only person she trusts to look after her precious cargo, but trusting him with her fragile heart is another matter.…

Review:
A heartfelt story! West Wing to Maternity Wing is Scarlet Wilson’s 3rd M & B Medical book but her 1st US release.

Linc Adams a well renowned neonatologist has been called upon to watch and care for the President’s daughter when Amy Carson Linc’s old flame, the one that got away shows up at the hospital pregnant and in need of Linc’s help. Amy and Linc had a summer long affair 6 years ago while they were both working on the Amazon aid boat, when Amy failed to return to the Amazon they lost touch. A lot has happened in Amy’s life in the last 6 years, she has faced major challenges and battled a life threatening illness.

Scarlet Wilson has written a beautiful romance while addressing some serious issues, this story will tug at your heartstrings; you will fall in love with Linc what a gem of a guy; caring, sensitive and absolutely gorgeous. Amy’s character was well written, the issues and conflicts Amy dealt were real and relatable to me as a reader. There is one scene at the end of the book with Linc and Amy in front of the mirror that was emotionally touching and exceptionally well written.

I look forward to reading more from this author, West Wing to Maternity Wing is a definite read!

The Nurse's Not -So -Secret Scandal by Wendy S. Marcus

The Nurse's Not -So -Secret Scandal (U.S. Edition. Madrin Memorial Hospital #3) by Wendy S. Marcus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A Bold & Beautiful romance from Wendy S Marcus, I’m so hooked on the Madrin Memorial series and hoping this is not the last of the books in this Series. We want more Wendy!!!!

We were first introduced to Roxie and “Fig” in “Once A Good Girl”. The author’s segue into the third book was unique and delightful, a teaser that leaves you wanting for more.

The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal is Ryan ‘Fig’ Figelstein and nurse Roxie Morano’s story; this book was a fast paced read with all the makings of a great book Wendy S Marcus style. It had wit, it had humor, it had great chemistry between the characters, it was BOLD and tackled some serious disability issues in a relatable manner.

I would highly recommend reading this book and the Madrin Memorial Hospital Series by Wendy S Marcus, these books are not your average straight laced medical romances, the author definitely knows how to turn up the heat!!!

Quote from the book:

"Fig leaned in close, his chest pressed to her back, his palm flat on her belly. “Time to muster up some moxie, Roxie,” he whispered. “Every woman in this bar is wishing she had a body as gorgeous as yours, and every man is wishing he had your long, beautiful legs clamped around his butt.”
Roxie relaxed. Smiled even. “Does that include you?” [...]
“Nah.” [...] “My wish involves them wrapped around my head."

Madrin Memorial Hospital Series:
1. When One Night Isn’t Enough - Nurse Ali Forshay Story
2. Once a Good Girl - Victoria’s story
3. The Nurse’s Not-So-Secret Scandal - Roxie’s story.

Once a Good Girl by Wendy S Marcus

Once a Good Girl... U.S. edition by Wendy S. Marcus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Once A Good Girl' is another winner from Wendy S Marcus from her Madrin Memorial Hospital series. This is the story Prim and proper Victoria Foley and town rebel and bad boy Kyle Karlinsky who were teenage sweethearts. Victoria’s one act of rebellion changed her life forever leaving her pregnant and alone at sixteen when Kyle skipped town. Now 8 years later Dr. Kyle Karlinsky returns to Madrin Memorial and the town that shunned him as a teenager, While at Madrin Memorial hospital he runs into head nurse and old flame Victoria Foley; this is where the story takes off.

This is not your average re-union story; it was fresh, heartwarming and totally captivating. I absolutely loved Kyle; he was kind, caring and a real darling. There was a lot of depth to the characters in this story, which tackled some serious issues. We were also introduced to Roxie in this book (The Nurse’s Not-So-Secret Scandal)
The writing was humorous, compelling and kept me engrossed to the end. The Epilogue was awesome. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I would highly recommend this book and author (Wendy S Marcus) to anyone looking to read a good Harlequin Medical romance.


Madrin Memorial Hospital Series:
1. When One Night Isn’t Enough - Nurse Ali Forshay Story
2. Once a Good Girl - Victoria’s story
3. The Nurse’s Not-So-Secret Scandal - Roxie’s story. Read an excerpt here.




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When One Night Isn't Enough by Wendy S Marcus

When One Night Isn't Enough U.S. edition by Wendy S. Marcus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“When One Night Isn't Enough” was Wendy’s debut novel and WOW was I impressed. This book sucked me in from the first page. The author did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. I loved Allison with her stubborn quirky personality and Jared who was just dreamy. The chemistry between these two characters sizzled off the pages. I loved the witty dialogue and narration of this story. The author did a great job giving this book a modern feel; the heroine was not some shy virgin like in so many harlequin books we are used to reading.
I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Sydney Harbor Hospital: Lily's Scandal by Marion Lennox

Sydney Harbor Hospital: Lily's Scandal by Marion Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in an eight book series called Sydney Harbor Hospital, this is Lily and Luke’ story. Lily has recently moved to Sydney on the heels of a scandal involving her mother in her hometown. Lily has decided to lie low at her new job but on her very first day on the job she is caught in a compromising position with brooding plastic surgeon Luke Williams in the on call room. Luke is a widow and battling demons from his past relationship, to stop the rumor mill going and to protect Lily’s reputation he lets on that he and Lily have been having a long term relationship. We are introduced to Theo, Finn and Evie characters in this book This is a sweet tender romance, just what you expect from Marion Lennox.



Sydney Harbor Hospital Series:
1. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Lily’s Scandal by Marion Lennox
2. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Zoe’s Baby by Alison Roberts
3. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Luca’s Bad Girl by Amy Andrews
4. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Tom’s Redemption by Fiona Lowe
5. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Lexi’s Secret by Melanie Milburne
6. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Bella’s Wishlist by Emily Forbes
7. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Marco’s Temptation by Fiona McArthur
8. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Ava’s Reawakening by Carol Marinelli
9. Sydney Harbor Hospital: Flinn and Eve's Story by Amy Andrews