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Alison Roberts (1) (1956–)

Auteur de Feisty Firefighters Bundle (3-in-1)

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Œuvres de Alison Roberts

Feisty Firefighters Bundle (3-in-1) (2007) — Contributeur — 12 exemplaires
The Firefighter's Baby (2005) 9 exemplaires
Maybe this Christmas...? (2012) 7 exemplaires
The Maverick Millionaire (2014) 7 exemplaires
Marrying the Millionaire Doctor (2008) 6 exemplaires
Sleigh Ride with the Single Dad (2017) 5 exemplaires
Emotional Rescue (2001) 5 exemplaires
Falling for the Secret Prince (2020) 5 exemplaires
The Wedding Planner and the CEO (2015) 4 exemplaires
The Baby Who Saved Christmas (2015) 4 exemplaires
The Legendary Playboy Surgeon (2006) 4 exemplaires
The Tortured Rebel (2011) 4 exemplaires
Emergency Baby (Medical Romance) (2006) 4 exemplaires
A Little Christmas Magic (2014) — Auteur — 4 exemplaires
Wishing for a Miracle (2010) 4 exemplaires
Twins on Her Doorstep (2019) 3 exemplaires
An Unexpected Choice (2001) 3 exemplaires
Awakening the Shy Nurse (2020) 3 exemplaires
The Unsung Hero (Medical Lp) (2011) 3 exemplaires
The Marry-Me Wish (2010) 3 exemplaires
In Her Rival's Arms (2014) 3 exemplaires
Emergency: Christmas (2003) 3 exemplaires
Consultant in Crisis (2004) 3 exemplaires
Nurse in Need (Medical Romance) (2001) 2 exemplaires
Latin Lovers, Italian Husbands (3-in-1) (2011) — Contributeur — 2 exemplaires
Always the Hero (Earthquake!) (2013) 2 exemplaires
The Night Before Christmas (2011) 2 exemplaires
Christmas Bride-to-Be (2007) 2 exemplaires
Double Duty (2003) 2 exemplaires
The Paramedic's Unexpected Hero (2020) 2 exemplaires
A Surgeon with a Secret (2021) 2 exemplaires
Christmas Miracle at the Castle (2021) 1 exemplaire
Sydney Harbour Hospital, Volume 1 (2014) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Marrying the Boss (2003) 1 exemplaire
Harlequin Romance September 2014 Bundle (4-in-1) (2014) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire
Chance in a Million (1999) 1 exemplaire
The Proud Italian (2014) 1 exemplaire
Emergency At Inglewood (2004) 1 exemplaire
Rivals in Practice (2002) 1 exemplaire
One of a Kind (1999) 1 exemplaire
Med kurs mot kjærligheten (2006) 1 exemplaire
I lyst og nød (2006) 1 exemplaire
The Nurse's Rescue (2003) 1 exemplaire
A Change of Heart (2000) 1 exemplaire
Julia Extra Band 372 (2013) 1 exemplaire
The G.P.'s Christmas Miracle (2011) 1 exemplaire
Julia Weihnachten 2015 (3-in-1) (2015) 1 exemplaire
The Nurse Who Stole His Heart (2016) 1 exemplaire

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Good book. Ravenswood Castle hosts an annual Christmas camp for sick children and their families every year. The children are sick enough to need medical staff on-site during the festivities. I loved the northern Scotland setting, the determination to give the children the best holiday possible, and the romance that blossomed between two very different people.

New Zealander and pediatric cardiology doctor Abby signed on to be one of the castle's doctors. She just finished specialized training in London, and the chance to experience her first white Christmas is too much to resist. Add in her over-the-top love of the holiday season, and she can't see a downside at all. After a brief stop at the local drugstore to replace some toiletries and be enchanted by a fun headband with an elf on it, she's off to the castle. Even her conversation with the grouchy but sexy man in the line doesn't dim her enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, Dr. Euan McKendry dreads the same event. This is the twenty-fifth year his grandmother has hosted it, and it could be her last. Euan's memories of Christmas are haunted by the death of his little sister, resurrected every year by seeing so many sick children. But he can't deny his grandmother's need to have him there. His mood isn't helped by the overexuberant and beautiful young woman he meets at the apothecary, ridiculous elf hat included. After going off about his dislike of the holiday season, he leaves.

Euan and Abby each got quite a shock when she arrived at the castle, as neither expected to see the other again. When he opened the door and realized who she was, Euan knew he was in trouble. After years of keeping his emotions under control, he senses that Abby could be the one to break down the walls he erected. Meanwhile, Abby is determined to do precisely that. She set a goal of making him smile as many times as possible. As much as it pains Euan to see these sick children, it impressed me that he never let on the effect they had on him.

The relationship that developed between Euan and Abby happened very quickly. A big part of it was working together to help the children. In previous years, Euan avoided participating in the holiday activities, preferring to keep his distance. This year he couldn't stay away from Abby, who took part in everything. Her enthusiasm gradually chipped away at his reserve. The late inclusion of a brother and sister to the camp pulled especially hard on Euan's heartstrings, as they reminded him of his sister and himself. I loved seeing Abby provide support when the memories became especially difficult. When a crisis occurred involving the two children, Abby knew what she had to do, but Euan disapproved. I ached for them both as they exchanged harsh words and parted angrily. I wasn't sure how it would turn out until a heartwarming scene in a stable brought the two together. Euan's confession to Abby was incredibly emotional and opened up the possibility of a future together. I also loved the good news for Liam and Lucy and the realistic look at the future.

I loved Euan's grandmother, Maggie, and her huge and loving heart. Despite the tragedies she endured, she lived to create wonderful Christmases for these children and their families. The descriptions were so vivid and detailed I could practically hear the children and feel the snow. I loved how the children had the opportunity to feel "normal" with sleigh rides, snowman building, and writing letters to Santa. Out of many fun scenes, my favorite was the one with the chainsaw.

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scoutmomskf | Dec 10, 2021 |
Good book. This is the companion book to A Pup to Rescue Their Hearts and takes place mainly at the same time. Lachlan is a pediatric plastic surgeon who is at the top of his field. The book opens as a documentary film crew plans to record one of his more challenging cases. Lachlan also must deal with a parental crisis as his mother fires yet another caregiver, leaving him scrambling for a replacement. Lady Josephine is a cold, bitter woman who resists all attempts to help her. Lachlan is at his wit's end until the temp agency suggests Felicity, aka Flick, as the perfect solution.

Flick's life consists of moving from one temp nursing job to another. She likes the travel and the variety and knowing that the constant movement keeps her from forming any unwelcome attachments. Flick is well known for her ability to deal with demanding clients. She gets the call about this position just hours after returning home from a job in Australia. She tells Lachlan she'll decide after meeting his mother later that evening.

I liked the first meeting between Lachlan and Flick. He is desperate for her to accept the position and tries using his tried-and-true flirtatious charm on her as soon as he meets her. Flick immediately calls him out on it, and Lachlan quickly changes his approach. The first meeting with his mother shows a feistiness in Flick that gets her past the first hurdle and to dinner, where she and Lachlan get to know each other a little. By the time dinner is over, each experiences unexpected attraction and buries it under a professional façade.

I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Flick and Lachlan. They formed a nice friendship as they spent time together in the evenings while doing their best to ignore the sparks of attraction. Those sparks went a little out of control during a tour of the house before they both pulled back. Lachlan knows that Flick's presence changes his life, but he can't figure out what it is. I especially enjoyed watching as Flick began to see past Lachlan's façade to the man underneath. That perception became vital when Lachlan learned something that upended his life.

I liked seeing the revelation of Lachlan and Josh's twinness from Lachlan's point of view. I ached for him and his feelings of shock and betrayal. But that was nothing compared to the blow he received when he confronted his mother about it. Meanwhile, Flick was caught in the middle. I liked her conversation with Lady Josephine and the empathy she exhibited while at the same time worrying about Lachlan. A heart-wrenchingly emotional scene ensued when Lachlan returned to the house, and I loved how Flick reached out to him. With all of the emotions flying around, it was no surprise that the attraction between Lachlan and Flick found an outlet that night. It's Flick's presence in his life that helps Lachlan deal with the changes, and they continue to grow closer. Flick realizes that she's fallen hard for him but can't bring herself to leave.

Fate continues to throw Lachlan's life into turmoil. He grows closer to Flick, but without the experience to recognize it doesn't realize he loves her. He and Josh spend a lot of time together, both personally and professionally. Lachlan's life appears to be getting back on track until he collapses during a dinner out. A devastating medical diagnosis causes him to push everyone away in an attempt to protect himself and them from the grief of loss. I ached for Lachlan when he realized what he'd done and the regret he felt. I hurt for Flick also as she had flashbacks to her past, ramping up her own fears of loss. Then a surprise diagnosis on her part caused her to reconsider. I loved the scene in the hospital when Flick showed up just as Lachlan felt his lowest. It was sweet and emotional and what both of them needed. I also liked that Josh didn't give up on him and provided another ray of hope. The epilogue was terrific and a great wrap-up to the duology.

Lady Josephine was the character that surprised me the most. She started as a very unlikeable person, cold and demanding. But even in that first scene with her, there was a hint that there might be a better person lurking below the surface. She infuriated me with her reaction to Lachlan's questions about Josh but gained sympathy during her conversation with Flick. I liked the glimmers of change that appeared, especially after Lachlan became ill. Her part in the epilogue showed what a difference love makes.

As in the first book, I enjoyed the medical side of the story. The surgery on the young boy's face was fascinating, and I loved Lachlan's care and determination to make a difference in his life. I also liked the information about Lachlan's disease and treatment.
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scoutmomskf | May 5, 2021 |
Good slow-burn romance. It wasn't quite enemies-to-lovers, nor was it friends-to-lovers but somewhere in between. Dom and Emilia first met in medical school, where they were fiercely competitive with each other. Since then, they have ended up at the same hospital, where Dom is the head of Emergency Medicine and Emilia, a talented orthopedic surgeon. Their working relationship is one of mutual respect accompanied by the same teasing banter that got them through med school.

I liked both Dom and Emilia. Emilia is determined to be the best at what she does, driven by the memories of her upbringing. Her focus is on her career, especially after her last relationship crashed and burned. Dom is also driven to be the best, especially since he feels that he is on borrowed time. Nobody around him knows that he is the Crown Prince of a small Mediterranean country and will eventually have to return home to take up his responsibilities. That day arrives sooner than Dom anticipated when his father and sister end up in his ER after a car crash.

I loved the development of the romance between Dom and Emilia. Though she doesn't know why Emilia knows Dom well enough to see that these two patients particularly shake him. When she catches him at a vulnerable moment, Dom confesses the truth to her. Initially angry and hurt at being lied to for all those years, Emilia soon understands his reasons. As Dom deals with his father's recovery, it is a great relief to him that Emilia knows the truth. For the first time in years, he can be entirely himself with someone. This creates a shift in their relationship, and they find themselves growing closer. There are some sweet scenes of the two of them together and the slow building of the sparks between them. Neither believes anything can come of it.

I ached for Dom, who dreads giving up the career he loves for a role he doesn't want. He'd rather stay in Seattle and see where things might go with Emilia. Emilia, who has no family of her own, reminds him that family is everything. I also hurt for Emilia. She realizes that she loves him, and has for a long time, but believes a woman with her background is not the type of woman he needs. I wondered how they would overcome those obstacles. Advice came from an unexpected source, and I loved seeing Dom embrace it. His big moment with Emilia was sweet and romantic. I can't wait to read the rest of the series and hope to see more of them.
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scoutmomskf | Oct 29, 2020 |
I've liked a lot of Roberts' medical romances but this one didn't work for me at all. It's a marriage in trouble story, with the couple being separated without contact for four years. They're then reunited at Christmas when Gemma brings her baby niece into the A&E with a high fever and Andy is on duty there. Gemma and Andy met as junior doctors, fell in love, got pregnant despite being on birth control, and got married. A terrible tragedy causes them to split apart and Gemma takes off for Australia, leaving Andy and her beloved sister (and sister's family) behind in Manchester.

Then Laura, the sister, and her husband are killed in a car accident and Gemma comes back to take care of their five (!) children. So she now has the ready-made family Andy always wanted. The book is full of sadness and angst. Flashbacks tell the story of Gemma and Andy falling in love, getting married, having their son Max, and then separating. On top of that we have the five children and most of the present-day story is set in the children's ward of the hospital. I'm OK with children in my romances and I expect them in Medicals, but this was too much, especially since so many of them are ill.

On top of that you have Gemma and Andy reliving their misery and unhappiness, so it's just angst piled on angst. Gemma feels guilty because of her dedication to her career (stop me if you've heard that one before), despite Andy being a supportive spouse.

I understand writing a Christmas romance that recognizes the people who have tragedy in their lives, but this story could wind up being quite triggering for people who've experienced the loss of a child, or a sibling, or have children with life-threatening illnesses. I need a happy book after this one, for sure.

Do I believe in their HEA? Yeah, I guess, but it doesn't wipe out the sadness along the way. Which I guess is the point, but it didn't work for me.
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Sunita_p | Dec 18, 2017 |

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