An irresistible fling
that changed his life forever…
What’s the key to a happy life? Well, for
relationship-weary Dr. Kaleb, it’s simple… Keep love out of the equation! But
when diagnostician Nicola is introduced as his new colleague, life gets
complicated. Why? Nicola is the beautiful stranger Kaleb spent one incredible
night with—and couldn’t forget! Yet, it’s another unexpected arrival—in nine
months’ time!—that will truly shake up Kaleb’s world…
Good book. Kaleb is a man who has been burned by love -
twice. Two broken engagements have convinced him that love isn't for him. He
and his best friend, Snowden, who has just gone through a divorce, have made a
pact to that effect - keep love out of any relationship. When one of his
medical cases goes sour, Kaleb relieves his pain with a woman he picks up at a
bar and whom he never expects to see again. Too bad he can't forget her.
Nicola was having a horrible day. The end of her
engagement and her brother's death hit her hard, and she went to the bar
looking for a way to forget. She found it in Kaleb but was horrified by what
she'd done and snuck away the next morning. She still thinks about that night.
Imagine their surprise when they discover they now work
in the same hospital. When Nicola "met" Kaleb, she pretended that she
didn't know him rather than admit their acquaintance in front of the hospital
administrator. Kaleb's ego took a hit when it appeared she didn't remember him but
told himself it made things easier. I loved the scene where Nicola assisted on
the possible eye tumor, and Kaleb ran interference between her and the other
doctor, then later talks to her about attitudes. I loved his interest in her
methods and how a tentative friendship started between them, all while ignoring
the elephant in the room and the attraction that neither will admit.
That elephant got a lot bigger when Nicola discovered she
was pregnant. She knew she had to tell Kaleb, but that meant admitting she
remembered their night together.
That
admission triggered an unexpected burst of passion that made the following
conversation a bit more complicated. Kaleb was stunned by the news, especially
considering his earlier vow, but immediately let Nicola know that he planned to
be involved. I loved how they talked honestly with each other about expectations.
Both believe that they are not interested in a relationship but can work
together to parent effectively. There are some terrific scenes of them spending
time together talking. There is also an especially emotional scene where they
both consult on the case of a newborn baby.
Things come to a head after dinner with Nicola's parents.
I loved how comfortable Kaleb was with them. The byplay between Kaleb and Nicola
during the dinner was unexpected and led to steamy after-dinner actions. It was
also a wake-up call for Kaleb, who realized that he wanted Nicola in his life. However,
remembering his pact with Snowden causes Kaleb to behave in a boneheaded way. I
ached for Nicola, who had accepted her feelings for Kaleb, and was hurt by his lukewarm
proposition. I just shook my head at Kaleb's confusion and dismay and laughed
as he was set straight by Snowden of all people. Meanwhile, Nicola uses an unusual
method to reach some conclusions of her own. I loved the ending, especially
when Nicola revealed her method and its focus. I'm looking forward to Snowden's
story.
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