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Clotilde had worked with Dr. James Thackery at London's busy St. Alma's hospital for three years, but she'd never regarded theirs as anything more than a solid professional relationship. Then tragedy struck, and it was James who stepped in and took charge of Clotilde's shattered world, offering her his unhesitating comfort and support. It would have been so easy to fall in love with him, were he not already committed to another woman...
188 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1984
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Betty Neels
564 books418 followersEvelyn Jessy "Betty" Neels was born on September 15, 1910 in Devon to a family with firm roots in the civil service. She said she had a blissfully happy childhood and teenage years.(This stood her in good stead later for the tribulations to come with the Second World War). She was sent away to boarding school, and then went on to train as a nurse, gaining her SRN and SCM, that is, State Registered Nurse and State Certificate of Midwifery.
In 1939 she was called up to the Territorial Army Nursing Service, which later became the Queen Alexandra Reserves, and was sent to France with the Casualty Clearing Station. This comprised eight nursing sisters, including Betty, to 100 men! In other circumstances, she thought that might have been quite thrilling! When France was invaded in 1940, all the nursing sisters managed to escape in the charge of an army major, undertaking a lengthy and terrifying journey to Boulogne in an ambulance. They were incredibly fortunate to be put on the last hospital ship to be leaving the port of Boulogne. But Betty's war didn't end there, for she was posted to Scotland, and then on to Northern Ireland, where she met her Dutch husband. He was a seaman aboard a minesweeper, which was bombed. He survived and was sent to the south of Holland to guard the sluices. However, when they had to abandon their post, they were told to escape if they could, and along with a small number of other men, he marched into Belgium. They stole a ship and managed to get it across the Channel to Dover before being transferred to the Atlantic run on the convoys. Sadly he became ill, and that was when he was transferred to hospital in Northern Ireland, where he met Betty. They eventually married, and were blessed with a daughter. They were posted to London, but were bombed out. As with most of the population, they made the best of things.
When the war finally ended, she and her husband were repatriated to Holland. As his family had believed he had died when his ship went down, this was a very emotional homecoming. The small family lived in Holland for 13 years, and Betty resumed her nursing career there. When they decided to return to England, Betty continued her nursing and when she eventually retired she had reached the position of night superintendent.
Betty Neels began writing almost by accident. She had retired from nursing, but her inquiring mind had no intention of vegetating, and her new career was born when she heard a lady in her local library bemoaning the lack of good romance novels. There was little in Betty's background to suggest that she might eventually become a much-loved novelist.
Her first book, Sister Peters in Amsterdam, was published in 1969, and by dint of often writing four books a year, she eventually completed 134 books. She was always quite firm upon the point that the Dutch doctors who frequently appeared in her stories were *not* based upon her husband, but rather upon an amalgam of several of the doctors she met while nursing in Holland.
To her millions of fans around the world, Betty Neels epitomized romance. She was always amazed and touched that her books were so widely appreciated. She never sought plaudits and remained a very private person, but it made her very happy to know that she brought such pleasure to so many readers, while herself gaining a quiet joy from spinning her stories. It is perhaps a reflection of her upbringing in an earlier time that the men and women who peopled her stories have a kindliness and good manners, coupled to honesty and integrity, that is not always present in our modern world. Her myriad of fans found a warmth and a reassurance of a better world in her stories, along with characters who touched the heart, which is all and more than one could ask of a romance writer. She received a great deal of fan mail, and there was always a comment upon the fascinating places she visited in her stories. Quite often those of her fans fortunate enough to visit Ho
In 1939 she was called up to the Territorial Army Nursing Service, which later became the Queen Alexandra Reserves, and was sent to France with the Casualty Clearing Station. This comprised eight nursing sisters, including Betty, to 100 men! In other circumstances, she thought that might have been quite thrilling! When France was invaded in 1940, all the nursing sisters managed to escape in the charge of an army major, undertaking a lengthy and terrifying journey to Boulogne in an ambulance. They were incredibly fortunate to be put on the last hospital ship to be leaving the port of Boulogne. But Betty's war didn't end there, for she was posted to Scotland, and then on to Northern Ireland, where she met her Dutch husband. He was a seaman aboard a minesweeper, which was bombed. He survived and was sent to the south of Holland to guard the sluices. However, when they had to abandon their post, they were told to escape if they could, and along with a small number of other men, he marched into Belgium. They stole a ship and managed to get it across the Channel to Dover before being transferred to the Atlantic run on the convoys. Sadly he became ill, and that was when he was transferred to hospital in Northern Ireland, where he met Betty. They eventually married, and were blessed with a daughter. They were posted to London, but were bombed out. As with most of the population, they made the best of things.
When the war finally ended, she and her husband were repatriated to Holland. As his family had believed he had died when his ship went down, this was a very emotional homecoming. The small family lived in Holland for 13 years, and Betty resumed her nursing career there. When they decided to return to England, Betty continued her nursing and when she eventually retired she had reached the position of night superintendent.
Betty Neels began writing almost by accident. She had retired from nursing, but her inquiring mind had no intention of vegetating, and her new career was born when she heard a lady in her local library bemoaning the lack of good romance novels. There was little in Betty's background to suggest that she might eventually become a much-loved novelist.
Her first book, Sister Peters in Amsterdam, was published in 1969, and by dint of often writing four books a year, she eventually completed 134 books. She was always quite firm upon the point that the Dutch doctors who frequently appeared in her stories were *not* based upon her husband, but rather upon an amalgam of several of the doctors she met while nursing in Holland.
To her millions of fans around the world, Betty Neels epitomized romance. She was always amazed and touched that her books were so widely appreciated. She never sought plaudits and remained a very private person, but it made her very happy to know that she brought such pleasure to so many readers, while herself gaining a quiet joy from spinning her stories. It is perhaps a reflection of her upbringing in an earlier time that the men and women who peopled her stories have a kindliness and good manners, coupled to honesty and integrity, that is not always present in our modern world. Her myriad of fans found a warmth and a reassurance of a better world in her stories, along with characters who touched the heart, which is all and more than one could ask of a romance writer. She received a great deal of fan mail, and there was always a comment upon the fascinating places she visited in her stories. Quite often those of her fans fortunate enough to visit Ho
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July 9, 2011
My mother used to read these books and I used to make fun of her for reading them because they're all the same: the Dutch doctor (handsome, huge, and rich), the mousy heroine (hard-working, dog-loving, old-fashioned), various catastrophes (from which Dutch doctor saves mousy heroine), interspersed with descriptions of lavish meals. And they always have the duck.
And now I read them. Because they're all the same, which is very soothing, and because they remind me of my mother.
And now I read them. Because they're all the same, which is very soothing, and because they remind me of my mother.
December 7, 2025
For some reason this is my favorite of the Betty Neel novels. I love how the Doctor woos and wins over Tilly. It's simple, uncomplicated, and melts the heart. I've read it several times and never grow tired of it. Each time I find something new. For example, this time there were hints underneath of how the doctor felt about Tilly’s boyfriend that I had never seen before. I also got a better look at the female doctor and how she feels about Tilly. My only question was how did she find out that Tilly was planning on leaving the hospital? I doubt the doctor talked to her about his affairs. What a grapevine that hospital has! This reading gave me a more in-depth view of the characters. Definitely a Christmas, or anytime, favorite.
August 24, 2021
Poor Clotilde is put through quite the emotional wringer, (I wondered if Neels actually disliked her) but in the end I think she manages to get one of the nicest heroes Neels ever wrote, his only flaw is that he can't quite seem to figure out how to court the woman he loves.
September 21, 2010
Betty Neels plot 17B--She's the ward sister, he's the consultant. He's been in love with her forever, she's engaged to a cad.
But not to worry--cad reveals his true colors, and she slowly comes to love the doctor. But beware the other woman, who is trying her best to attract the good doctor and throwing up all manner of smoke screens.
But hey, this is a Neels--of course there's a happy ending--true love wins through and nasty other woman goes off in a huff.
Not top of the line Neels, but great fun none the less.
But not to worry--cad reveals his true colors, and she slowly comes to love the doctor. But beware the other woman, who is trying her best to attract the good doctor and throwing up all manner of smoke screens.
But hey, this is a Neels--of course there's a happy ending--true love wins through and nasty other woman goes off in a huff.
Not top of the line Neels, but great fun none the less.
April 13, 2017
3.5 stars. Dr. James Thackery is a sweetheart, being diametrically opposed to Clotilde Collins' fiance, Dr. Bruce Johnson. This is pretty evident right away, but becomes crystal clear when Clotilde's parents are killed in a car crash in France while on holiday. Bruce is MIA, while James comforts Clotilde, goes with the family solicitor to bring home the remains, and helps Clotilde arrange for the funeral.
So we aren't surprised when Bruce breaks off the engagement when it is discovered that Clotide's parents left no money for him to buy a partnership. Clotilde, however, is devastated. She also has to sell the family home; unbeknownst to her, James buys it. The reason for all this knight-in-shining-armour act is obvious - to everyone except Clotilde - James loves her. She has a silly idea he is going to marry a doctor at the hospital, Mary Evans, she of the permed, tinted hair and padded bra.
TGB often has the hero's sister come to the rescue and James' sister, Katrina is no different. She makes friends with Clotilde, giving James a reason to stay in close contact.
I'm not quite sure whether Katrina knew James was in love with Clotide and just played dumb or whether she was in the dark as well. No matter. We still reach our HEA just the same.
So we aren't surprised when Bruce breaks off the engagement when it is discovered that Clotide's parents left no money for him to buy a partnership. Clotilde, however, is devastated. She also has to sell the family home; unbeknownst to her, James buys it. The reason for all this knight-in-shining-armour act is obvious - to everyone except Clotilde - James loves her. She has a silly idea he is going to marry a doctor at the hospital, Mary Evans, she of the permed, tinted hair and padded bra.
TGB often has the hero's sister come to the rescue and James' sister, Katrina is no different. She makes friends with Clotilde, giving James a reason to stay in close contact.
I'm not quite sure whether Katrina knew James was in love with Clotide and just played dumb or whether she was in the dark as well. No matter. We still reach our HEA just the same.
December 16, 2013
Review Tally - based out of 5
Briefly, part of this is from another review, but will explain my bias a little. [Ok, before I go into my review, I feel I have to be 100% honest with you. I am ahuge - make that HUGE Betty Neels fan. I discovered her when I was 10 or 11 years old. Over the years, I have collected every Betty Neels novel ever in print. Even special ordering them all the way from England because I was having difficulty finding them over here in the States.]
OVERALL: 4 1/2 STARS
Story/Plot: 5 - Having read any number of Betty Neels books, sometimes I remember others more clearly than others. There are times I go looking for a specific book and cannot find it because although I remember the book, I don't remember the title. I find this deeply frustrating especially when I have so many books I have to go through just to find one specific book.
This being said, I want to help others like me out there, who are fans of Betty Neels or who are looking for a specific title, but feel helpless lost in the sea of her amazing amount of books. So, I am going to post a brief spoiler at the beginning of her books here in this section in the hopes I can help you find that one book you must read again.
SPOILER COMMENT: This one is a little complex, and I will have to drop some hefty spoilers if this is the book you're looking for. Our hero is Consultant James Thackery - for those of ya'll who are sticklers, his Mother is Dutch, Father British - and he's been in love with Ward Sister Clotilde Collins for a long while now, but sadly, she is engaged. Then, tragedy strikes, Clotilde/Tilly's Mother and Father are killed in a car accident returning from Switzerland via France. Dr. Thackery steps in to help when her financially motivated fiance is too busy for her. After the funeral, she learns her home has been mortgaged and will need to be sold. With the normal adage when it rains it pours, after finding out his fiance is broke and cannot buy him a practice, her fiance breaks it off with her. Of course, much more happens, but I don't want to spoil it too much for you.
Those of ya'll that are Betty Neels fans know the general premise is a rich handsome doctor falls for a nurse (sometimes she is not beautiful, she might be under appreciated or from a home of privilege but has recently fallen on hard times).
Those of you who are not Betty Neels fans, I highly recommend her works especially if you like Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer. Her romances are usually light, sweet and quick reads (usually no more than 9 chapters).
Highly enjoyable any volume you pick up.
Re-read Value: 5 - I always re-read Betty Neels.
Continue Series: - Not Applicable.
Characters: 5 - I enjoy all characters in Betty Neels titles.
Cover: 3 - 50/50. To be honest, if you didn't know who Betty Neels was when you picked up this cover, you might not know it was a romance from the look of it. But prior to her passing and when she did pass, there were a number of her books that were reissued with these more artsy covers. I also have the original cover this was released in paperback, which does say romance.
Genre Fulfillment: 5 - Romance, check.
Personal Involvement: 4 - I love reading and re-reading Betty Neels as mentioned above. Her stories are just so light and refreshing. It's not something I can explain very well. I am sure if you're a fan, you will know what I am talking about and if this is your first chance at reading a Betty Neels title, you'll kinda understand what I am saying after you finish it. I put this at a 4 only because this title is not one of my personal all time favorites, but I do highly recommend it.
Briefly, part of this is from another review, but will explain my bias a little. [Ok, before I go into my review, I feel I have to be 100% honest with you. I am a
OVERALL: 4 1/2 STARS
Story/Plot: 5 - Having read any number of Betty Neels books, sometimes I remember others more clearly than others. There are times I go looking for a specific book and cannot find it because although I remember the book, I don't remember the title. I find this deeply frustrating especially when I have so many books I have to go through just to find one specific book.
This being said, I want to help others like me out there, who are fans of Betty Neels or who are looking for a specific title, but feel helpless lost in the sea of her amazing amount of books. So, I am going to post a brief spoiler at the beginning of her books here in this section in the hopes I can help you find that one book you must read again.
SPOILER COMMENT: This one is a little complex, and I will have to drop some hefty spoilers if this is the book you're looking for. Our hero is Consultant James Thackery - for those of ya'll who are sticklers, his Mother is Dutch, Father British - and he's been in love with Ward Sister Clotilde Collins for a long while now, but sadly, she is engaged. Then, tragedy strikes, Clotilde/Tilly's Mother and Father are killed in a car accident returning from Switzerland via France. Dr. Thackery steps in to help when her financially motivated fiance is too busy for her. After the funeral, she learns her home has been mortgaged and will need to be sold. With the normal adage when it rains it pours, after finding out his fiance is broke and cannot buy him a practice, her fiance breaks it off with her. Of course, much more happens, but I don't want to spoil it too much for you.
Those of ya'll that are Betty Neels fans know the general premise is a rich handsome doctor falls for a nurse (sometimes she is not beautiful, she might be under appreciated or from a home of privilege but has recently fallen on hard times).
Those of you who are not Betty Neels fans, I highly recommend her works especially if you like Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer. Her romances are usually light, sweet and quick reads (usually no more than 9 chapters).
Highly enjoyable any volume you pick up.
Re-read Value: 5 - I always re-read Betty Neels.
Continue Series: - Not Applicable.
Characters: 5 - I enjoy all characters in Betty Neels titles.
Cover: 3 - 50/50. To be honest, if you didn't know who Betty Neels was when you picked up this cover, you might not know it was a romance from the look of it. But prior to her passing and when she did pass, there were a number of her books that were reissued with these more artsy covers. I also have the original cover this was released in paperback, which does say romance.
Genre Fulfillment: 5 - Romance, check.
Personal Involvement: 4 - I love reading and re-reading Betty Neels as mentioned above. Her stories are just so light and refreshing. It's not something I can explain very well. I am sure if you're a fan, you will know what I am talking about and if this is your first chance at reading a Betty Neels title, you'll kinda understand what I am saying after you finish it. I put this at a 4 only because this title is not one of my personal all time favorites, but I do highly recommend it.
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October 6, 20111984. Yet another following her same formula. In this one, the perfect, tall, large handsome surgeon takes the ward sister to visit his Dutch maternal grandparents who live in a gorgeous large old house with servants near Leiden. Altho Neels lists the standard sights in Leiden, there is no sense of the atmosphere there. The only thing Neels describes convincingly in her books is the interior of houses.
This book has more description than most of the nursing activities in the hospital, and yet there again it fails to interest me.
This book has more description than most of the nursing activities in the hospital, and yet there again it fails to interest me.
April 5, 2020
This was such a sweet little romantic novel I finished inside 2 days
I really loved the way the hero James took charge of things when Tilly needed some assistance and also support this was a clean well written story with strong characters who appealed to me
My only complaint was the ending was very fast and the readers were not given the chance to know when and how the hero fell in line with the heroine I would have liked this story more of their love confession was as bit longer but nevertheless it was a good fun to read ans I really enjoyed it
I really loved the way the hero James took charge of things when Tilly needed some assistance and also support this was a clean well written story with strong characters who appealed to me
My only complaint was the ending was very fast and the readers were not given the chance to know when and how the hero fell in line with the heroine I would have liked this story more of their love confession was as bit longer but nevertheless it was a good fun to read ans I really enjoyed it
March 30, 2023
This was the first Betty Neels book I had ever read. I LOVED it. It got kme started collecting all of the Betty Neels books. If you want a gentle, nostalgic romance, this is the author for that. I don't love all of her books, but I really loved this one. My favorite of her books is Tangled Autumn.
April 23, 2021
I read this on the kindle
I saw this book I thought I had & read all Of Betty Neels books so this only just gone to Kindle
Another good book yes the story is typically Betty Neels but I certainly enjoy this especially as hadn't read this one before
I saw this book I thought I had & read all Of Betty Neels books so this only just gone to Kindle
Another good book yes the story is typically Betty Neels but I certainly enjoy this especially as hadn't read this one before
October 17, 2021
So romantic
No one writes sweet books anymore. Nowadays it's all sex violence meanness and hate. This world is going to hell in a handbasket, as evidenced by everything around us. It's nice to lose yourself in a sweet clean book full of romance and promise.
No one writes sweet books anymore. Nowadays it's all sex violence meanness and hate. This world is going to hell in a handbasket, as evidenced by everything around us. It's nice to lose yourself in a sweet clean book full of romance and promise.
February 11, 2010
This was really good and somewhat unusual for Neels in that the Hero and Heroine were friendly before the romance, and friends for most of the book. I really love these ones.
August 19, 2011
A really lovely, soothing read
May 17, 2013
One of my favorites by BN.
October 4, 2017
Harlequin Romance #2666
July 27, 2015
Just a sweet romance. I like reading Ms. Neels's books. It's like a cleanser for the eyes. Sometimes you just need something easy to read and these books are it for me.
December 7, 2016
Star Rating: ★★½☆☆
December 31, 2021
Love Betty Neels
This is one of my favorite books by Betty Neels. This is one I can read over and over again!
This is one of my favorite books by Betty Neels. This is one I can read over and over again!
November 19, 2019
To już stanowczo nie mój typ wrażliwości. Życie Clotilde zawaliło się, straciła rodziców w wypadku, a zaraz potem narzeczony ją opuścił. Ale nie martwcie się, znajdzie się oczywiście przystojny, bogaty pan doktor, który ją pocieszy. No super, pomijając banalność rozwiązania i obowiązkowe romantyczne, szczęśliwe zakończenie, nastąpiło ono jednak trochę za szybko. Jakoś nie mogłam przeżyć tego, że Clotilde momentalnie pozbierała się po nagłej stracie rodziców i z uśmiechem rzuciła w objęcia doktora Thackery'ego. Ja wiem, że to tylko romansidło, ale bez przesady, jakieś pozory autorka mogłaby jednak zachować.
Dalej wszystko przebiegało w stałym rytmie, aż do happy endu.
Oj Betty, trzeba cię czytać na receptę, bo przedawkowanie grozi rozstrojem nerwowym ;) Na ten rok wystarczy Twoich romansideł.
Były święta, ale akurat tej książki nie polecam poszukującym gwiazdkowego klimatu. Czytałam lepsze romansidła z choinką w tle :)
2/10
Dalej wszystko przebiegało w stałym rytmie, aż do happy endu.
Oj Betty, trzeba cię czytać na receptę, bo przedawkowanie grozi rozstrojem nerwowym ;) Na ten rok wystarczy Twoich romansideł.
Były święta, ale akurat tej książki nie polecam poszukującym gwiazdkowego klimatu. Czytałam lepsze romansidła z choinką w tle :)
2/10
October 14, 2023
I love novels written by Betty Neels ...really enjoyed this one.
Clotilde has worked with Dr. James Thackery at St Alma's Hospital for 3 years. He comes to the hospital once a week to check the mens' and womens' ward; Clotilde meets him at the Women's ward and does the inspection with him. She is a perfect nurse, takes notes, has info on each patient, etc.
She is engaged to a horrid doctor who wants to get to the top fast....Bruce, who is hoping her father will buy into a good job for him. When the parents are killed in a car accident, he becomes cross, sorry for himself (not for Clotilde) and doesn't see her on his days off, hardly has anything to say to her except cross words.
When her parents died, James took care of everything...bringing the bodies home, looking after Clotilde, the funeral and her job. Finally Clotilde realizes how much she loves him so a great ending to the story.
Clotilde has worked with Dr. James Thackery at St Alma's Hospital for 3 years. He comes to the hospital once a week to check the mens' and womens' ward; Clotilde meets him at the Women's ward and does the inspection with him. She is a perfect nurse, takes notes, has info on each patient, etc.
She is engaged to a horrid doctor who wants to get to the top fast....Bruce, who is hoping her father will buy into a good job for him. When the parents are killed in a car accident, he becomes cross, sorry for himself (not for Clotilde) and doesn't see her on his days off, hardly has anything to say to her except cross words.
When her parents died, James took care of everything...bringing the bodies home, looking after Clotilde, the funeral and her job. Finally Clotilde realizes how much she loves him so a great ending to the story.
March 26, 2024
This actually marks my 53rd (!) Betty Neels book read. All her stories are lovely but this one was especially sweet. The h has a good working relationship with the H (rich Dutch doctor!) for 3 years. She's engaged to be married to another doctor who hasn't pinned down a date, instead dragging the engagement out (basically stringing her along). Early on, her parents are killed in an accident and her fiance fails to support her and eventually dumps her. The H steps in and helps her with the settling of her parents estate and basically supports her in all ways. Of course eventually the h falls in love with the H but it progressed over time which allowed her to grieve her parents and get over/fall out of love with her ex-fiance. At the end you find out that the H had loved the h even before she was engaged and had thought that he would always be her "old faithful friend" and was thankful that she finally loves him back. Truly a sweet romance.
April 13, 2019
Clotilde, a nurse at St. Alma, is anticipating her marriage to a young, ambitious doctor. Her world is shattered by tragedy and heartbreak and finds true love may be closer than she ever realized.
My mom recently began collecting these books. At first, I was unimpressed with how similar each book is. Heroine working in a nursing environment, attracted to a Dutch doctor, only to get a happily-ever-after at the end.
But they're just so sweet, I can't help but read each one my mom brings home. (Although this one did surprise me with one character being referred to as a b****.) When I just need to escape real life and not think about anything, these are the perfect books to do it with.
The plot is easy to follow. The characters are amusing, and I am a sucker for happy endings.
For readers looking for a clean read with a happy ending, Betty Neels is an absolute must-read.
My mom recently began collecting these books. At first, I was unimpressed with how similar each book is. Heroine working in a nursing environment, attracted to a Dutch doctor, only to get a happily-ever-after at the end.
But they're just so sweet, I can't help but read each one my mom brings home. (Although this one did surprise me with one character being referred to as a b****.) When I just need to escape real life and not think about anything, these are the perfect books to do it with.
The plot is easy to follow. The characters are amusing, and I am a sucker for happy endings.
For readers looking for a clean read with a happy ending, Betty Neels is an absolute must-read.
June 5, 2025
I decided to go back and reread some of my Betty Neels books. They are my favorite kind of romance, the ones my mother used to call "no hanky-panky romances". I am just an old-fashioned romantic at heart. What I liked about this book is how James so quickly comes to Clotilde's aid when she suffers a tremendous loss. Her fiancé Bruce only thinks of himself and his future as a rich doctor. He only wants to marry Clotilde because her father is going to pay for him to get a prestigious medical practice. It takes Clotilde (Tilly) quite a while to notice that James is becoming more than a good friend.
November 13, 2020
A Wholesome, Delightful Read
I really enjoyed Tilly and James. They were friends long before she discovered her feelings for him. Lots of descriptions of life on the medical ward if a London hospital, lavish meals, lovely clothes and delightful homes to escape to. This is the usual fare you can expect from Neels, but James, unlike many of her heroes, is charming, and not always cold and impatient. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I really enjoyed Tilly and James. They were friends long before she discovered her feelings for him. Lots of descriptions of life on the medical ward if a London hospital, lavish meals, lovely clothes and delightful homes to escape to. This is the usual fare you can expect from Neels, but James, unlike many of her heroes, is charming, and not always cold and impatient. Thoroughly enjoyable.
October 22, 2017
loved this book. love all her books. she brings places alive when you visit them in real life.
she brings places alive when you visit them in real time. always a pleasure to read about local areas and places.
she brings places alive when you visit them in real time. always a pleasure to read about local areas and places.
April 1, 2023
Maybe I wasn't in the right mood for a Betty Neels, because alas and alack, I found myself skipping a fair bit. All the familiars beats are there, but with very little going on otherwise it felt a bit by-the-numbers and so I just ended up a bit bored.
February 11, 2017
The best
Just beautiful as all Betty Neels stories are..love them...enjoyed each and every page of the book..must read for all romantics.
Just beautiful as all Betty Neels stories are..love them...enjoyed each and every page of the book..must read for all romantics.
July 17, 2018
Lovely
If you enjoy your romances clean, light, fluffy and vintage then you will enjoy the wonderful work of Betty Neels
If you enjoy your romances clean, light, fluffy and vintage then you will enjoy the wonderful work of Betty Neels
May 10, 2021
3.5. A bit formulaic but who doesn’t love a besotted hero, even an enigmatic one?
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