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English consultant Hugh Armstrong finds himself back in Australia and running the emergency department, a position that unexpectedly places him in direct charge of Nurse Bonny, the daughter of a family who once welcomed him into their home. Years ago, a brief but intense encounter had left a lasting impression on both. Now, with Bonny’s father ill, Hugh sees the opportunity to assist her and rekindle their connection.
The novel explores how their professional roles and personal feelings collide—balancing compassion for a sick loved one with the temptation to pursue a forbidden romance. Hugh must decide whether to risk defying workplace policy and his own vows to protect Bonny’s well‑being by stepping outside the boundaries of propriety and finally acknowledging the love he feels for her.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carol Marinelli
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