What the Doctor Didn't Tell Her: A Medical Romance Novelette

by Jacqueline Diamond

He was her lover, until he kept a secret. Now it’s time for the truth! During their medical training, obstetrician Daniel Durand broke Sarah’s heart. Now, after years of silence, he shows up with a little girl and a big surprise. Dr. Sarah Matthews has every reason to mistrust Daniel when he joins her California medical group. Why did he suddenly break off their relationship, and why has he moved back into her town and her life? An egg donor during medical school, Sarah wanted to help a family desperate for a child. She never learned whether any children were born, but the process—she had to take hormones and abstain from sex--drove Daniel away. That doesn’t say much for him, in her opinion, yet he’s become a devoted father to his orphaned niece. Sarah feels the strangest sense of connection to the little girl. Is there more to Daniel, and to five-year-old Nina’s story, than he’s willing to share? This novelette was written by the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary, Clean Romance, Contemporary Romance

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has more than 100 novels to her name! A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical romances and mysteries, as well as her traditional Regency romances.

Her newest exciting venture is the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets. Other recent works include the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series, featuring couples over age 50.

Jackie has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She and her husband, who have two grown sons, live in Southern California. You can learn more about her books at www.jacquelinediamond.net or at JacquelineDiamondAuthor on Facebook.

Reviews

[Elaine and Tess the Springer. I won’t be on GR for a bit. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

A very short lovely story and I can't complain because I got it free. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I already have another book from this author.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a novella this story had all the angst needed. Sarah and Daniel meet in med school and after a very brief affair he left her. Several years later he is back but with his niece in tow. Now he needs to explain why he did what he did. I truly enjoyed this short story by Jacqueline Diamond. I have read other stories/books by her and will again.

[Nicole Normand · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book via Bargainbooksy
Quite predictable but I think the author missed the opportunity to make the BIL sterile also. LOL.
There is survivor's guilt, thinking she's responsible. There is also alcoholism from the parents. Nina, 5 y.o., didn't stand a chance in life, until her uncle took over. As a romance story, it's sad.

[Jean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Predictable

I hate to leave bad reviews, but I have to be honest!

Predictable. Flat. Super short. I feel like the author published a rough synopsis of a story. I see potential, though.

[Amber Shipley · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok

Is cute but way too short. Personally I think they jumped into the relationship too fast. And hippa is very important.

[Dorothy Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent novelette

It might of been short but so good ten star novelette I highly recommend this book to everyone Dorothy Schaefer

[Susan Page · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pleasant short story, not terribly realistic and could do with being a bit longer. Still, good to read a story where people have to work for a living, rather than being billionaires!

[Jo-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel Durand and Sarah Matthews had a romantic relationship during their medical training. However, Daniel left suddenly without telling Sarah that he was going or why. After six years with no word from him, Daniel comes back to town and takes a job in the same medical group as Sarah. When he moves back to this little town, he has a little girl with him.

What The Doctor Didn't Tell Her was a terrific story and Diamond is a terrific story teller. The story was drawn in such a way that I felt I could walk down the street or go into the hospital and know my way. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.

I didn't want this novella to end. But there really wasn't anything else to know since the author answered all the reader's questions. It had a great ending with a wonderful twist.

I really liked that the story wasn't predictable. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

[Elisabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

It would have been so much better if the author had made it longer. The bones were there but it was rushed on many things. While the premise would have been boring as a full novel, it would have made a good novella.

[Erin murphy. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish...

I wish it was a longer book it kept me on my toes and was surprisingly good with this book I wish this author would have added more to the story and mad it much longer on how they grew old together and had there own children... etc.
Erin,15.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish it was lomger and went intomore detail.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be a short story but it is filled with so much Joy, Love and Caring that you will fall in love with it over and over again

[Cinthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful for such a short read! Was not expecting the reason for their original break up but it made for the perfect story!

[Diamond Jones-Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute story!

[Jen_C · Rating 4 out of 5]

3-1/2 rounded up to 4 stars. Quick, cute and predictable.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good story

I would recommend to anyone...it was a very good story. Only wish it would have been longer to tell about their wedding.

[Shathara · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorably cute short story.

[Andi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short...

Cute and very unrealistic but it was enjoyable still. I liked the characters. The plot was rushed at the end but it still works.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but to the point book with great and lovable characters. Great read.

[Kathryn Parry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story.

[Nancy Childers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good short story. Quick read.

[linda m. johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What. The Doctor Didn't Tell Her

This was a very good book. The character could be real people in real life, very well written. Please take time to read this story.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short novelette. It would have been good to expand the plot a little as the characters were very likeable. Would definitely read more from this author.