Awakened by Her Brooding Brazilian

A Summer in São Paulo #1

by Ann McIntosh

The playboy surgeon—and the shy workaholic!Dr. Krysta Simpson feels a connection with brooding Francisco Carvalho immediately. The ex-model turned surgeon is nothing like the cruel rumors would have her believe. And if she’s determined to use this temporary placement in stunning S‹o Paulo to reset her priorities, she’s running out of time…leaving one important Will Francisco show her the pleasure she’s never experienced?An A Summer in São Paulo novelA Summer in São Paulo trilogyBook 1 — Awakened by Her Brooding BrazilianBook 2 — Falling for the Single Dad Surgeon by Charlotte Hawkes Look out for the next book, coming 3 — One Hot Night with Dr. Cardoza by Tina Beckett“What a charming, fast-paced, entertaining read Ms. McIntosh has delivered in this opposite attract medical romance where the main characters have interesting back stories…the dialogue drew me in right from the beginning and had me loving the building chemistry and romance….”—Harlequin Junkie on The Nurse’s Christmas Temptation“Author Ann McIntosh brought this story with emotions and medical drama. A reader would stay glued to the book till the last page to find what happens next…. Highly recommended for all readers of medical romance.”—Goodreads on The Surgeon’s One Night to Forever

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2020

About the author

Author Ann McIntosh was born in the tropics, lived in the frozen North for a number of years, and now resides in sunny central Florida with her husband. She’s a proud Mama to three grown children, loves tea, crafting, animals (except reptiles!), bacon, and the ocean. She believes in the power of diverse romances to heal, inspire and provide hope in our complex world.

Reviews

[Ariel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Popsugar Reading Challenge - #48. A book that features two languages: English & Portuguese
Around the World - Brazil

I didn't hate it. The writing was kind of stilted, but that might have been on purpose considering Krysta.

[Susan in Perthshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awakened by her brooding Brazilian - Ann McIntosh published 30 April

I received an ARC from Netgalley in return for this review.

I enjoyed this story - very different from so many of the usual Mills and Boon's books in that the story simply followed a growing, mutual attraction between Francisco and Krysta. There were few false obstacles towards true love and everything worked out rather well. However, the denouement happened far too fast and the book would have benefitted from an epilogue.

I enjoyed the adult, logical behaviour from both of them and was happy when they found their happy ever after. A few secondary characters appeared in the story making me think they would have their own books. I'd be keen to find out what happens next for them. I must say though that trailing an interesting story and abandoning it halfway through the book is really frustrating. (Amy and Roque, and Jake Porter and his nephew.)

My first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. 4 stars

[Jane Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A diverse location complex characters and well researched medical detail make this romance worth reading. The well-described setting and two easy to empathise main protagonists draw the reader into their story.

Krysta is a brilliant surgeon whose work is her life. Franciso is also a talented surgeon. His background looks and past attract more attention than his medical skills. Their attraction intensifies naturally in this gently paced romance. The cast of characters is believable and enhances the main romantic story.

The gentle romance overcomes the external and internal conflicts realistically to achieve the happy ever after the couple deserves.

I received a copy of this book from Mills and Boon in return for an honest review.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has created interesting, complex characters thrown together for a temporary assignment that turns into much more. The heroine is a brilliant doctor, but naive in many ways, but blossoms with her interaction with Francisco. I loved the detailed medical terms and procedures interspersed throughout the book, making the reader feel like they are part of the medical team. Ms. McIntosh carries the reader on a vivid tour of Brazil, bringing the countryside to life.

[Gwessie Tee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read definitely loved this book and recommend for all who know love is the best medicine

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Medical Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
A Summer in São Paulo (Book #1)

[BC Dun · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very hard book to get through.