Betty Neels Collector's Editions

18 primary works • 29 total works

Off with the Old Love

by Betty Neels

Published 1 July 1987

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A little love and understanding. Rachel led a life that many people would envy - she had an interesting and challenging job and an attractive boyfriend dancing attendance on her. Admittedly there were times when job and boyfriend clashed.

Melville came from the glamorous world of television and sometimes found it hard to accept Rachel's devotion to the busy London hospital where she worked. Thank goodness for the one man around who did seem to understand - eminent surgeon Radmer van Teule!

The Moon for Lavinia

by Betty Neels

Published November 1975

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An offer she couldn't refuse...

A nursing job in Holland was the only way Lavinia Hawkins could ensure a home and security for herself and her young sister Peta. Yet within weeks of arriving she was married to the devastating Professor Radmer ter Bavinck!

Radmer had assured Lavinia that the marriage would be on a friendly basis only - he needed a kind stepmother for his daughter and a competent housekeeper to run his home. It seemed to be the ideal arrangement - for everyone except Lavinia!

Silver Thaw

by Betty Neels

Published 11 July 1980

Amelia and Tom had been engaged a long time - too long! She was beginning to worry about why he was so reluctant to set a date. So when her father first suggested that the three of them should have a holiday in Norway, Amelia thought that in such relaxed surroundings she and Tom would finally be able to settle their future. Instead, Amelia found Gideon van der Tolck often at her side, and his company became increasingly appealing...

The Promise of Happiness

by Betty Neels

Published 11 May 1979

"I'm not attracted to thin mice." So stated the urbane Baron Tiele Raukema van den Eck -- and as Rebecca Saunders was both thin and mouselike, she knew exactly where she stood with him! But he "had" been very kind, rescuing her when she was virtually destitute. He had even found her a job -- nursing his mother. The job was enjoyable and well paid, "and" it took her to Norway and Holland. The result was inevitable -- Rebecca fell in love with the baron, and not even the presence of his girlfriend, Nina, could stop her from dreaming.

A Girl to Love

by Betty Neels

Published 9 April 1982

Sadie had always been happy and contented with her quiet, uneventful life in a small Dorset village, and only wished for life to continue that way. She couldn't believe it would all vanish overnight, and that she would have to part with her beloved home. Then, at the eleventh hour, she was rescued when Mr. Oliver Trentham bought her house "and" offered her a job as his housekeeper. But Sadie didn't take into account that she might fall in love with Oliver... .

End of the Rainbow

by Betty Neels

Published 23 August 1974

Olympia's overbearing aunt used her as a personal servant, until the attractive Waldo van der Graaf quite literally rescued her. But although their marriage was one of convenience, Olympia soon found herself with a new problem - she had fallen in love with her own husband!

Never Too Late

by Betty Neels

Published 14 October 1983

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SHE WAS NOT GOING TO EXCHANGE ONE DULL LIFE FOR ANOTHER

Far from being brokenhearted when her long-standing and rather dull engagement to Tony came to an end, Prudence welcomed it as an opportunity to break out of her comfortable shell, to make a new and exciting life for herself.

So the job that Benedict van Vinke offered- acting as his secretary and looking after his little daughter-had come just at the right time. It would also give Prudence a chance to visit Holland. But would she have such an exciting life, after all, if she accepted Benedict's cold-blooded proposal?

Midnight Sun's Magic

by Betty Neels

Published 10 August 1979

Finding romance didn't seem likely in a placelike Spitsbergen, so close to the North Pole. Yet when Annis went there for a shorttime to work, she found herself falling inlove with a handsome Norwegian. But theromance was brief and disappointing, sowhen Dutchman Jake van Germent asked herto marry him, Annis was more than pleasedto accept. He wasn't handsome, but he waseverything else she could possibly want! Jakeknew about her recent affair, though, andAnnis found she couldn't make Jake believethat she had married him for love.

A Star Looks Down

by Betty Neels

Published 9 May 1975

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...and a kind heart - Beth had both, but would they win her love? Professor Alexander van Zeust's sister was ill, and her four young children needed caring for. He asked Beth Partridge - kind, capable, sensible Beth - to take charge of them for a week. She made a splendid job of it, so one week extended to two, and then longer...

The professor was happy, the children loved Beth, and their mother knew they were in good hands. Everyone was happy - except Beth. She had fallen in love with her remote employer, but he wasn't likely to be interested in her. She wanted to return to her hospital job, away from all the emotional turmoil, but how, when she was needed by the children?

Philomena's Miracle

by Betty Neels

Published 12 May 1978

Dr Walle van der Tacx was a very attractive man. When he offered Philomena a nursing job in Holland, she jumped at it - surely it would mean that she could see more of him? It didn't take long to realise her mistake, and to discover that there was no point in entertaining romantic thoughts about the doctor.

Hannah

by Betty Neels

Published 12 September 1980

When Corinna and Paul invited Nurse Hannah to go back to Holland until their baby was completely recovered she was happy to oblige. The problem was Corinna's uncle, Dr Valentijn van Bertes! Hannah was aware that she meant little to him, why should she? He had a lovely fiancee in Nerissa...

Polly

by Betty Neels

Published 1 October 1984

Working for Professor Sam Gervis was difficult enough, even if you hadn't fallen in love with him. But Polly had. Luckily she was realistic. Sam was engaged to the lovely Deirdre, and besides, he would never look twice at anyone as quiet and mousy as her. So Polly sensibly decided to get away and take up a new career nursing children. But she soon discovered that Sam wasn't a man to be escaped from easily.

Last April Fair

by Betty Neels

Published 11 January 1980

Phyllida Cresswell has definite ideas about love, and her current boyfriend is certainly not marriage material. So when the chance of a nursing job abroad comes up, she takes it. When things don't go smoothly in Madeira, however, Phyllida finds herself stranded. Fortunately, the dashing Pieter van Sittardt is on hand to rescue her. Pieter, Phyllida discovers, is a man she could definitely love. In fact, she'd be happy to marry him. All he has to do is ask....

Magic In Vienna

by Betty Neels

Published 1 October 1985

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"A rather dull girl...with no looks to speak of." Doctor Charles Trescombe's opinion of his niece's governess was far from complimentary. Cordelia knew she was plain. She also knew what good manners were, and the high-andmighty doctor didn't have any!

But there was magic in Vienna that could transform even the most unlikely people. Much to her dismay, Cordelia fell in love with him anyway. And Charles soon discovered that quiet and unassuming ways had a knack for stealing a man's heart-without him even realising it.

Roses And Champagne

by Betty Neels

Published 13 May 1983

Katrina has known Lucius Massey all her life, and they're so at ease with each other that a pretend engagement seems like a harmless idea. Yet as more people congratulate Katrina a mysterious sadness creeps into her heart.

A Match For Sister Maggy

by Betty Neels

Published 5 February 1999

Sister Maggy MacFergus was tall, and she discovered that most men found this off-putting. When Dr Paul Doelsma offered Maggy a nursing job in Holland, she took it. There was something special about Dr Doelsma, and it wasn't that he was taller than her. She was sensible enough to realise that he would never love her back - after all, Paul had said he'd already chosen himself a wonderful wife. But who was this lucky girl?

The Proposal

by Betty Neels

Published 2 November 2001

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True love is never ordinary…

Two mischievous dogs led Francesca Haley to a chance meeting with Dr. Renier Pitt-Colwyn, and a ragtag kitten won her his goddaughter’s heart. But the handsome Dutchman could hardly be interested in an ordinary girl like her…. Or could he?

The Christmas Proposal

by Betty Neels

Published 7 December 2001

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Sun and Candlelight

by Betty Neels

Published 9 February 1979

Dr. Sarre van Diederijk did a lot to restore Alethea's damaged pride when Nick Penrose badly hurt and humiliated her. So a short time later, when he asked her to marry him and go to Holland to live, she accepted. After all, Sarre was a very nice, kind man, and Alethea might actually be happier with him than she would have been with Nick, even though love wasn't part of the deal. But once in Holland, Alethea discovered that happiness and love could blossom when you least expected it.

Not Once But Twice

by Betty Neels

Published 13 February 1981

Dr Duert ter Brandt disapproved of Christina's relationship with his brother, Adam, and he made sure they both knew it. True, he didn't stop Chrissy from coming to Holland to work near Adam. Still, he made it clear that her infatuation was not in the best interest of the hospital. But maybe he had other-hidden - reasons for hoping that Chrissy would give up her notion of love at first sight...