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The Wilder Family #1
Falling for the M.D.
The Good Doctor
After his father's death, successful doctor Peter Wilder faced off against a formidable a huge conglomerate vying to take over the small-town hospital his family had run for years. At least Peter knew he had every member of the board of directors on his side for the fight of his life.
Except for one.
Beautiful, brainy Bethany Holloway was on a mission to bring Walnut River into the future—with or without Peter Wilder. But to her surprise the heated arguments between her and the good doctor sparked an unmistakable fire of attraction. Would Bethany give Dr. Wilder a taste of bitter medicine—or take over his heart?
After his father's death, successful doctor Peter Wilder faced off against a formidable a huge conglomerate vying to take over the small-town hospital his family had run for years. At least Peter knew he had every member of the board of directors on his side for the fight of his life.
Except for one.
Beautiful, brainy Bethany Holloway was on a mission to bring Walnut River into the future—with or without Peter Wilder. But to her surprise the heated arguments between her and the good doctor sparked an unmistakable fire of attraction. Would Bethany give Dr. Wilder a taste of bitter medicine—or take over his heart?
- GenresRomance
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
About the author
Marie Ferrarella
1,230 books276 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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February 15, 2018
This book, or the female lead Bethany, is a good reason why business mined people should not run hospitals. They need caring, compassionate people, not greedy, money saving at all costs kind of people. There was one point in the book where a car crash happens, and Peter runs out to help. He is a doctor. He ruins his coat, which he doesn't care about, to save the life of a teenager. Bethany is astounded that he would actually help until the paramedics arrived, rather than let the boy die, as there might be a lawsuit if something happened to him while under the doctor's care. She wasn't actually caring about the accident victim, just the bottom line, which is really sad now a days, and totally the norm in most hospitals now.
I also had a problem with the fact that they only knew each other 3 maybe 4 weeks. They have sex, and instantly are in love and engaged. No, not realistic at all. Just a bit too far fetched to me. I will, however, continue on with the series, as it leaves on a bit of a cliffhanger as to what will happen with the hospital itself.
I do have to commend the author though, for making Peter an honest caregiver, not worried about the finances involved. He is fighting an HMO company from taking over the hospital that his father had founded. Yes, it might mean new technology, but as he says, he would have to fight tooth and nail to be able to use that new technology, as it is too expensive to run.
I also had a problem with the fact that they only knew each other 3 maybe 4 weeks. They have sex, and instantly are in love and engaged. No, not realistic at all. Just a bit too far fetched to me. I will, however, continue on with the series, as it leaves on a bit of a cliffhanger as to what will happen with the hospital itself.
I do have to commend the author though, for making Peter an honest caregiver, not worried about the finances involved. He is fighting an HMO company from taking over the hospital that his father had founded. Yes, it might mean new technology, but as he says, he would have to fight tooth and nail to be able to use that new technology, as it is too expensive to run.
March 10, 2019
More like 2.5 stars. Story lacked enough substance and insta-love indeed. I read a used copy and a previous reader crossed out all the times the characters used God’s name in vain.
I was surprised how much that happened!
Series: The Wilder Family
Setting: I guess it is a small town in upper NY state
On page 238 there was a bad accident by JD Sumner and this brand new character was left out in the cold with a broken leg and the next part goes back to Peter and Bethany until the end of the book. That was awful and should have been caught in editing.
I was surprised how much that happened!
Series: The Wilder Family
Setting: I guess it is a small town in upper NY state
On page 238 there was a bad accident by JD Sumner and this brand new character was left out in the cold with a broken leg and the next part goes back to Peter and Bethany until the end of the book. That was awful and should have been caught in editing.
November 8, 2019
Falling For The M.D. is a contemporary romance by Marie Ferrarella. Ms. Ferrarella has delivered a book that is well-written and loaded with fantastic characters. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Marie Ferrarella in the future. Falling For The M.D. is book 1 of The Wilder Family Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
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October 19, 2010Why is the Big Misunderstanding in romance novels always so stupid? I realize there needs to be some conflict, but come on.
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