Harlequin Romance

30 primary works • 31 total works

An Old-Fashioned Girl

by Betty Neels

Published 1 December 1992

How could she make him notice her? Patience knew she couldn't be more different from the sort of women Dutch surgeon Julius van der Beek seemed to attract. After all, she was a quiet country girl with a somewhat unique taste in clothes - and an assertive personality to match Yet she was attracted to him. Not that she had a hope of making him notice her, particularly with the glamorous Sylvia van Teule already at his side...

An Apple From Eve

by Betty Neels

Published 1 January 1981

Considering that she didn't really like him very much, Doctor Tane ban Diederijk did seem to crop up in Euphemia's life rather a lot. Perhaps she was being a bit unfair to him - she hadn't wanted to let her family home to anyone, so she was bound to be prejudice about him living there instead of her. But then he asked her to go to Spain to act as companion to his fiancee Diana - and Euphemia's dislike grew. How could the doctor be so stupid as to see anything in such a spiteful girl as Diana, let alone want to marry her? If only she could see the back of both of them!

Midsummer Star

by Betty Neels

Published 14 January 1983

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It might be a marriage...

Facing bankruptcy, Celine's family was forced to turn their home into a guesthouse to make ends meet. Celine found her new life hard work but great fun. She met a young man, Nicky, who seemed very taken with her.

If only Nicky's masterful cousin, Oliver, wouldn't keep interfering. But when she discovered that Nicky was married, Celine was only too grateful for Oliver's comforting presence. Gratitude wasn't exactly what Oliver had in mind, but it was a start.

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.

The Secret Pool

by Betty Neels

Published 1 November 1986

Calm and capable - those were the words used to sum up Francesca. Certainly, she had plenty to cope with, looking after the home she shared with three elderly aunts and working at the local hospital. Yet she dealt with it all with her usual quiet efficiency and believed her life was complete...until the arrival of Dr Litrik van Rijgen!
Having taken the trouble to track her down while she was enjoying an occasional holiday in Holland, he seemed to have other plans for her. But was she really willing to let him take over her life and possibly her heart?

Paradise for Two

by Betty Neels

Published 1 October 1988

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Prudence Makepeace had a soft heart, and so she readily gave up her own plans in order to escort her godmother to Holland. Once there, Prudence found the country and the Dutch people charming, with one exception - the overbearing Dr. Haso ter Brons Huizinga.

As infuriating as the man was, sparks flew whenever they met, and Prudence couldn't deny a certain attraction to him. But why was she fretting over Haso? After all, he was about to get married.

Little did Prudence know that the doctor's wedding plans weren't quite finalised. There was still the small matter of his intended bride...

A Christmas Wish

by Betty Neels

Published 10 March 1995

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Mistletoe magic!

For Olivia Harding, the offer of employment at an exclusive private girls' school had come as something of a godsend. With little experience, she hadn't expected to find a job so easily, let alone one that still brought her into contact with her former boss, the eminent Dutch surgeon Haso van der Eisler.

Of course, his frequent visits to the school had more to do with his goddaughter, Nel, than her own limited attractions. Nel was a lonely, fatherless girl, and that Haso should marry her glamorous mother seemed obvious to all but Olivia's stubborn heart!

A Kiss for Julie

by Betty Neels

Published 12 July 1996

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Simply Simon

Julie Beckworth enjoyed her work as a medical secretary at St. Bravo’s hospital so it came as a nasty surprise when her elderly boss announced he was retiring.

Her new boss, Professor Simon van der Driesma, was younger, more energetic and worked Julie much harder but if only he would call her Julie, and not ‘Miss Beckworth’ in that cool voice! Both of them had the wrong impression of the other-what would it take for the truth to be revealed?

An Innocent Bride

by Betty Neels

Published 1 March 1999

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A tender awakening...

Aunt Thirza had been a lifeline to Katrina Gibbs, but her death left Katrina with little money and no marketable skills. She had inherited her aunt's small cottage in Dorset. She also, though she didn't know it, had Simon Glenville, the wonderful doctor who had cared for Aunt Thirza.

Simon knew he loved Katrina, and he thought Katrina loved him, but so much had happened to her he wasn't at all sure this innocent but gallant girl was aware of it. When the time was right, he would propose, they'd plan a white wedding, and he would cherish her all their days...

Just Say Yes!

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 April 2000

Matthew had fallen for Georgia the moment he sat opposite her on the train. But, after being left with a pile of debts by her late husband, Georgia has a phobia about men. Matthew might be wonderful with her kids - but she wouldn't let him under her skin...

Love Can Wait

by Betty Neels

Published 1 August 1997

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Delivered

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 September 2000

Marrying a Doctor

by Betty Neels and Caroline Anderson

Published 1 October 2001

The Doctor's Girl by BETTY NEELS

Loveday West was thrilled when Dr. Andrew Fforde offered her a job as his temporary receptionist. She hadn't expected to fall in love with him-but he was just so handsome and charming! But was her place in his life as temporary as her contract?

A Special Kind of Woman by CAROLINE ANDERSON

When single mother Cait Cooper sees her daughter off to medical school, she feels now's the time to do all the things she's yearned to do. Enter Dr. Owen Douglas, who sets about giving Cait more fun than she's ever had...until their affair puts her right back where she started and Cait doesn't know which way to turn!

Always And Forever

by Betty Neels

Published 1 November 2001

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Husband for Christmas...

When Dr. Oliver Fforde unexpectedly arrived at Amabel's guest house during a winter storm, he made a lasting impression. Amabel didn't expect to see him again, so it was strange how Oliver seemed to reappear every time Amabel was in a spot of bother!

Trying to be an independent woman was proving difficult with such a chivalrous and charming man on hand. But Amabel was left wondering, could their loving friendship become a basis for marriage?

The Impetuous Bride

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 April 2001

It should have been the happiest day of her life, but as Lydia slipped into her wedding gown, she knew she had to stop the wedding. Jake's whirlwind proposal had been thrilling, but all she wanted was to hear him say he loved her!

A year later, Lydia finds herself at the altar with Jake again-this time as a bridesmaid instead of a bride! Jake is the best man-and he's still the only man for Lydia. But can he finally convince his impetuous bride to say "I do"?

An Independent Woman

by Betty Neels

Published 1 March 2001

"Julia Gracey has always lived by the rule that women should stand on their own two feet. So it's infuriating that, every time there's a problem, Professor Gerard van der Maes always seems on hand with the perfect solution!"--Page 4 of cover.

The Baby Question

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 January 2002

Ready for a baby . . .

When Laurie married the love of her life, Rob, she knew her dreams had come true! But there’s just one more dream left to fulfil… becoming a mother. After several years of waiting, Laurie realises that her marriage is perhaps not-so-perfect after all – Rob is working so hard, she wonders if he’s even ready for a baby. Desperate for some time to think, she travels to Scotland alone. Yet, within a day Rob is by her side, begging her for an explanation. It’s now or never – and so, Laurie is forced to pose ‘the baby question’… and put their love for one other to the test!

Assignment, Single Man

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 November 2002

Fran Williams is at a crossroads: she's in need of space and a little TLC! Instead she accepts an assignment nursing one injured, impatient, wealthy whirlwind by the name of Josh Nicholson.

Josh is everything Fran doesn't need, until she arouses his tenderness and protection and Fran finds herself in love with a committed bachelor. Should she have taken that job with Josh's G.P. instead? Except Josh has given her back her life, and the only thing that would make it complete is if he stayed in it forever...

Nanny By Chance

by Betty Neels

Published 1 May 1998

About to begin training as a nurse, Araminta Pomfrey found herself looking after Dr Marcus van der Breugh's twin nephews instead! But when the time came to leave him and the boys, she began to wonder if nursing was what she really wanted to do.

With This Baby....

by Caroline Anderson

Published 1 July 2003

Claire Franklin has been left to bring up her sister's beautiful baby. She's convinced that Patrick Cameron is the father, though he insists that's impossible. Secretly suspecting that his late brother might well be the little girl's father, Patrick still believes it's his duty to care for Claire and baby Jess...

As he becomes a permanent fixture in their lives, duty turns to burning attraction for one-and besotted devotion for the other! All thoughts of bachelorhood are replaced by a dream of becoming a husband and a father. But everything is turned upside down when the truth about Jess's paternity finally comes to light...