Betty Neels Collection

134 primary works • 146 total works

Sister Peters in Amsterdam

by Betty Neels

Published May 1969

Sister Adelaide Peters was surprised, but also very proud and excited, to have been chosen to represent her hospital in a new exchange scheme. It meant she'd be spending a year in Holland. Adelaide was determined to do her best, and she more than succeeded! She adored Holland, liked her colleagues and even mastered some of the language. She also unexpectedly -- and disastrously -- fell in love with her new boss. But Professor Coenraad van Essen was clearly out of her league.

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?

Visiting Consultant

by Betty Neels

Published 1 May 1983

Sophy's relationship with the attractive Dutch surgeon Maximillan Oosterwelde was the blow-hot-blow-cold variety. He might be unsure of his feelings for her, but one thing she knew for sure - in her heart, Sophy did not want any blow cold at all.

Tempestuous April

by Betty Neels

Published 19 June 1970

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It just had to be...a dream wedding.

Harriet had met the man of her dreams, the one she'd always imagined herself marrying. But Dr Friso Eijsinck was very attractive, and he seemed to be surrounded by pretty girls. Harriet began to feel that, as far as Friso was concerned, she was only one of many. What she didn't know was that Friso had met his dream wife, and he was going to make sure that he married her.

Damsel in Green

by Betty Neels

Published 11 September 1970

Georgina Rodman had been given a special nursing assignment; she was to look after the Van den Berg Eyffert children who were recovering from an accident. Having worked in a casualty ward, Georgina felt she could cope with just about anything life threw at her. That was until she met the children's guardian, Julius! She realized that even common sense and a practical nature couldn't stop her from falling in love...with a man who didn't even know she existed.

Fate is Remarkable

by Betty Neels

Published 23 October 1970

Sarah Dunn had worked with Hugo van Elven for a long time, and she was astounded when he suddenly proposed to her. Both of them were still recovering from previous unhappy love affairs, which was why Sarah decided to accept. Surely neither of them would wish to get emotionally involved again for a very long time. But Sarah had not considered what would happen if her feelings for Hugo changed, while his remained the same. Could their need for love overcome their painful pasts, and allow a new companionship to grow?

Tulips for Augusta

by Betty Neels

Published 23 April 1971

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A charming pursuit of...hearts and flowers.

What a maddening, impossible man Constantijn van Lindemann was! Wherever Augusta went, there he was: inviting her out, paying her compliments, sending her enormous bouquets of tulips, even kissing her on occasion. Augusta had to admit that she enjoyed it, especially the kisses. But until she could discover how important a part the glamorous Susan played in his life, how could she possibly take Constantijn seriously?

Tangled Autumn

by Betty Neels

Published 30 July 1971

Sappha jumped at the chance of a job in Scotland when her romance with Andrew went wrong. The change of scenery - not to mention the attractive doctor - took her mind off her heartbreak. But then Andrew returned - and Sappha was entangled in the past once more!

The Fifth Day of Christmas

by Betty Neels

Published 17 December 1971

For her own sake she had to back off... It hadn't taken Julia long to fall in love with Ivo van den Werff. But as soon as she met Marcia Jason she realized she had to fall out of love just as quickly. Clearly the other girl had a much stronger claim on Ivo's affection...

Tabitha in Moonlight

by Betty Neels

Published January 1972

Sister Tabitha was an efficient nurse, but when it came to matters of the heart she was less sure of herself. So when she fell in love, she had no idea how to deal with her feelings.

Was that why the Dutch surgeon Marius van Beek called her Cinderella? If only Marius would ride up on a white horse and ask for her hand in marriage. But people lived happily ever after only in fairy tales, didn't they?

Wish with the Candles

by Betty Neels

Published 7 April 1972

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What was the use of wanting?

Emma Hastings was a splendid theatre sister, and the devastating Dutch surgeon Justin Teylingen, who was visiting her hospital realised this. He had the greatest respect and admiration for Emma, but this wasn't quite the same as feeling love - and Emma knew that it was love she wanted from Justin.

But why would he see her as more than an efficient colleague when far prettier girls were his for the asking...?

Victory for Victoria

by Betty Neels

Published 14 July 1972

Victoria was a very pretty girl, but with three sisters even prettier than she, Victoria had developed a bit of a complex about her looks. So when attractive Alexander van Schuylen made it clear that he liked her, she didn't really expect much more from him. But if feelings for Victoria actually did run deep, she could be in danger of losing him -- entirely through her own fault!

Saturday's Child

by Betty Neels

Published 6 October 1972

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SHE WAS A TRUE "SATURDAY'S CHILD"

Abigail worked hard for a living. And she expected to go on earning her own living for no man had shown signs of wanting to marry her-least of all the mysterious Professor Dominic van Wijkelen. Certainly he admired her nursing skills. He confi dently asked her to take on his private cases, which took Abigail from London to Holland then Spain.

But all he seemed to feel for her was intense dislike! Did Dominic not trust women? Was she too plain? Whatever the reason, there was little Abigail could do about it.

Uncertain Summer

by Betty Neels

Published 17 November 1972

"When her fiancé jilted her, Serena gave up all hope of ever getting married. She was determined to be sensible about the whole thing; that was, until Gijs suggested that she marry him. She liked Gijs very much, and she knew he was fond of her. Companionship seemed as good a basis as any for a marriage--who needed romance anyway? But it turned out Gijs was in love, and Serena couldn't work out who the lucky woman was"--P. [4] of cover.

Cassandra by Chance

by Betty Neels

Published 12 January 1973

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HE NEEDED HER AS A NURSE, NOT A WOMAN

Benedict van Manfeld was one of the surliest, most unfriendly men Cassandra had ever met! But when she learned he was a brilliant Dutch surgeon who had severely damaged his sight in an accident, her attitude changed.

Benedict asked Cassandra to go to Holland with him as his nurse. She agreed...and soon began to feel something deeper than sympathy for him. But with his close friend Paula nearby, why should he even notice Cassandra?

Three for a Wedding

by Betty Neels

Published 1 January 1973

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Winter of Change

by Betty Neels

Published 27 July 1973

At twenty-one, Mary Jane Pettigrew was perfectly able to look after herself, but it came as quite a surprise to discover she had inherited a large house and an income to go with it. There was, of course, a catch, and his name was Fabian van der Blocq, who had been appointed Mary Jane's guardian. She couldn't even marry without his consent! Mary Jane wasn't going to let Fabian have it all his own way. But that was easier said than done!

Stars Through the Mist

by Betty Neels

Published 2 November 1973

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WANTED-A SENSIBLE COMPETENT WIFE!

When distinguished surgeon Gerard van Doorninck asked Staff Nurse Deborah Culpepper to marry him, his reasons were practical, not romantic. As she had been secretly in love with Gerard for some time, Deborah accepted his terms and hoped for the best.

It might all have worked out very happily, had Gerard's friend Claude van Trapp not done his best to try and spoil things!

Enchanting Samantha

by Betty Neels

Published 14 December 1973

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Wasn't he...soon to be wed?

Staff nurse Samantha Fielding had one golden rule: never get involved. The attractive Giles ter Ossel made it difficult to keep. Samantha was determined not to let her feelings for Giles affect the way she treated the girl she thought was his fianc e. So, she agreed to return to Holland to nurse Antonia through her recover. Samantha's calm and professional exterior hid a breaking heart. Meanwhile, Giles was determined to be happily married - to the right girl.

Gemel Ring

by Betty Neels

Published 11 January 1974

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She thought he was too big for his boots

Sister Charity Dawson loved her job, but there was one problem. Like the other members of St. Simon's nursing staff, she had to put up with the arrogant Dr. Everard van Tijlen.

When Charity discovered that the distinguished doctor's exorbitant fees funded a playboy lifestyle, she hit the roof. Everard might have an engagingly boyish smile, but he needed to be taken down a peg or two. And Charity knew just how to do it!