The Surgeon's Meant-To-Be Bride by Amy Andrews

4.5 Stars! ~~~ This is my first book written by Ms. Andrews, and I loved it!

The Surgeon’s Meant-To-Be Bride by Amy Andrews

Harlequin Medical Romance # 285 – January 2007

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Dr. Guillaume Remy and his trauma nurse wife, Harriet had loved their life of helping the suffering in war torn countries. They’d both made commitments to their MedSurg missions and neither had ever wanted children. But then Harry changed the rules when she held her nephew in her arms and later learnt that her own biological clock was ticking faster than she had thought. Gill thrived on their life in the world danger zones, and shuddered at the thought of babies. Their opposing sides to the baby issue cause them to separate. Gill had buried himself in his work, holding on to the hope that Harry would be back soon. Harry had taken the time apart to decide her future. Loving Gill had always been paramount to her, and having his baby would be her ultimate fulfillment. But she’s running out of time, and when she rejoins their field unit, Gill is eager for reconciliation. Only nothing’s changed; her drive to be a mother is stronger and his resolve not to become a father hasn’t faltered. So on the last day of their field mission, Harry feels she has no choice and she presents Gill with the divorce papers. And this begins the last 24 hours before the mission completion and Harry walks out of his life forever. Gill can’t let that happen.

I love the way Ms. Andrews begins this book with a Dear Reader letter composed by Gill, expressing his bewilderment on Harry’s about face on the baby issue and his deep fear that he is about to lose her. Both are wonderful characters that love each other deeply. The divorce papers read “irreconcilable differences” and this is the heart breaking truth for both of them. This book is the last 24 hours of their mission and how with each passing hour and moving from one medical crisis to another, they share an emotional roller coaster that shakes both to their core.

This is my first book written by Ms. Andrews, and I loved it! This is a fast paced love story that will pull at your heartstrings. Having been in a similar medical situation as the heroine, this one was particularly emotional for me. These issues were handled wonderfully, keeping the deep love between Gill and Harry always at the forefront. And though I did fear that they might not find their “reconciliation”, I was very pleased with the steps they took to get there. This is an awesome read!

Excellence: Great! ~ Steaminess: Yummy

My Totals ~ Harlequin Imprint = 12 ~ Other Publisher = 0

Mini-Challenge ~ One Thing Leads to Another

• Expecting His Love-Child by Carol Marinelli

• The Surgeon’s Miracle Baby by Carol Marinelli

• The Surgeon’s Meant-To-Be Bride by Amy Andrews

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