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The Outback Doctors Surprise Bride
Locum doctor James Remington never stays in one place for long. But the warmth of the people in this welcoming Outback community is starting to make it feel like home--and so is nurse Helen Franklin. James has found it easy to win over the locals in Skye, but Helen proves to be much more of a challenge.
Helen's protected her heart for so long that she doesn't know if she's ready to open it up to this charming but temporary doctor. All James knows is that Helen makes him want something he's never wanted before--a home and family.
186 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Amy Andrews
433 books1,442 followersAmy is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling Aussie author who has written eighty-five contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets.
Her books bring all the feels from sass, quirk and laughter to emotional grit and panty-melting heat.
She loves good books and great booze although she'll take mediocre booze if there's nothing else. For many, many years she was a registered nurse which means she knows things. Anatomical things. And she’s not afraid to use them!
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Her books bring all the feels from sass, quirk and laughter to emotional grit and panty-melting heat.
She loves good books and great booze although she'll take mediocre booze if there's nothing else. For many, many years she was a registered nurse which means she knows things. Anatomical things. And she’s not afraid to use them!
She recently took a sea change and lives by the ocean with her husband of 33 years.
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October 25, 2024
3.5 ⭐️. This is a super speedy read. I really enjoyed Helen and James story, a story of finding and being found. I loved that they were grown ups in the true sense of the word, they had responsibilities and conducted themselves as people with fully functional frontal lobes which is sadly not always the case. I liked that they were able to face their demons and chart their own paths. My struggles were it was over too quick, but that was my fault for not checking the page count first. My happy place is long series, so whilst this was a great book after a long series, I still wanted more, I can’t deny the book does not leave things open, it is clearly a complete story but to be so invested and then done, I’m clearly more like Helen, I want forever. This certainly has a few mills and boons lines, and they are not books written for me but I love Amy Andrews, was wanting something Australian and it popped up on my library feed so what could I do. I’m glad I read it but I need to remember to stick to longer stories
October 12, 2015
Another enjoyable Aussie romance set in the Qld bush. Lots of romance and steam and well written as usual.
September 10, 2014
I really enjoyed this book! It didn't read as a normal Mills n Boone.
June 24, 2022
A friend (MH) sent me this book in a box of books. The edition I have is from Harlequin's Medical line--a line I didn't even know they have/had. It is set in Australia, so some of the expressions didn't translate well for me (particularly "stuffed" for goofed up/failed.)
For me, it was interesting reading about a doctor who accepted temporary assignments and travelled a lot. I also liked the smallish town of Skye where this novel is set. I say smallish because it's apparently small enough that most people know each other and help each other out, yet large enough to have a hospital within a half-hour drive.
WARNING: SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW. READ ON AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION
*****
Both James and Helen have been hurt in the past. James's parents weren't happy with each other and apparently stayed together only because of James. He grew up feeling unwanted, trapped, etc. He's vowed to never feel trapped again and thinks the way to avoid that is to keep moving and not settle anywhere.
Helen's father doesn't seem to want to face his memories and spends lots of time traveling, leaving Helen to be raised by Elsie, a family friend, after Helen's mother dies.
I enjoyed the book up until Helen and James slept together--something that occurs outside of a committed relationship. They aren't really sure what they are to each other at that point.
We also never find out what happens with James's locum contract that he signed up for for a period of 4 months (where he was supposed to be going after he left Skye). Did he go, serve his time there, returning to Skye on weekends or only seeing Helen in his time off? Did he convince Helen to go with him part of the time he was there? Did he renege on the contract--and if so, what effect did that have on his relationship with the company that has found him locum work? Was the company able to get a different locum doctor to take on the contract at the last minute? The epilogue only tells us that they got married 3 months later (so did he still have a month to go on his last locum contract?)
And also, this means that they're married 7 months after they met. Probably not a blueprint for a lasting marriage if followed in real life. (Can it happen? Yes. Does it always happen? No.)
For me, it was interesting reading about a doctor who accepted temporary assignments and travelled a lot. I also liked the smallish town of Skye where this novel is set. I say smallish because it's apparently small enough that most people know each other and help each other out, yet large enough to have a hospital within a half-hour drive.
WARNING: SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW. READ ON AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION
*****
Both James and Helen have been hurt in the past. James's parents weren't happy with each other and apparently stayed together only because of James. He grew up feeling unwanted, trapped, etc. He's vowed to never feel trapped again and thinks the way to avoid that is to keep moving and not settle anywhere.
Helen's father doesn't seem to want to face his memories and spends lots of time traveling, leaving Helen to be raised by Elsie, a family friend, after Helen's mother dies.
I enjoyed the book up until Helen and James slept together--something that occurs outside of a committed relationship. They aren't really sure what they are to each other at that point.
We also never find out what happens with James's locum contract that he signed up for for a period of 4 months (where he was supposed to be going after he left Skye). Did he go, serve his time there, returning to Skye on weekends or only seeing Helen in his time off? Did he convince Helen to go with him part of the time he was there? Did he renege on the contract--and if so, what effect did that have on his relationship with the company that has found him locum work? Was the company able to get a different locum doctor to take on the contract at the last minute? The epilogue only tells us that they got married 3 months later (so did he still have a month to go on his last locum contract?)
And also, this means that they're married 7 months after they met. Probably not a blueprint for a lasting marriage if followed in real life. (Can it happen? Yes. Does it always happen? No.)
August 20, 2024
My notes :
- i love how it was an aussie romance that was set in Queensland
- i did enjoy the story but it didn't get a 5 star from me . .
Book summary :
Locum doctor James Remington never stays in one place for long. But the warmth of the people in this welcoming outback community is starting to make it feel like home----- and so is nurse Helen Franklin, James has found it easy to win over the locals in Skye, but Helen proves to be much more of a challenge.
Helens protected her heart for so long that sh doesn't know if shes ready to open it up to this charming but temporary docotor. All James knows is that Helen makes him want something he's never wanted before---- a.home and family
- i love how it was an aussie romance that was set in Queensland
- i did enjoy the story but it didn't get a 5 star from me . .
Book summary :
Locum doctor James Remington never stays in one place for long. But the warmth of the people in this welcoming outback community is starting to make it feel like home----- and so is nurse Helen Franklin, James has found it easy to win over the locals in Skye, but Helen proves to be much more of a challenge.
Helens protected her heart for so long that sh doesn't know if shes ready to open it up to this charming but temporary docotor. All James knows is that Helen makes him want something he's never wanted before---- a.home and family
December 11, 2017
First book by this author that I have read. Loved it. The story is so sweet. A bit of sadness too but made the story lovely. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.
September 29, 2019
Another great romance by Amy Andrews.
October 22, 2024
3.5 STARS. Surprisingly emotional.
February 9, 2025
Harlequin romance.
May 25, 2015
Great read
This was a cute little quick read. At times it was hard to understand due to the fact that it was sent in Australia so some of the words were hard to understand. Overall it was a good book.
This was a cute little quick read. At times it was hard to understand due to the fact that it was sent in Australia so some of the words were hard to understand. Overall it was a good book.
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