Betty Neels: The Ultimate Collection S. Series

v. 10

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....

v. 9

Dearest Mary Jane

by Betty Neels

Published 1 August 1994

Would you like me for a brother-in-law, Mary Jane? She wouldn't like him for a brother-in-law -- she would like him for a husband But why should she suddenly discover this now of all times, sitting opposite him, being cross-examined as though she were in a witness-box...and fighting an urge to fling her arms around his neck and tell him that she loved him? Yes, oh yes, that would be delightful.

v. 7

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.

v. 1

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...

v. 8

Matilda's Wedding

by Betty Neels

Published 1 February 2000

When Matilda's father retires through ill health, the family's new life in Much Winterlow is forced into reduced circumstances. To make ends meet, Matilda applies to be Dr. Henry Lovell's receptionist. She does her best to ignore the strong attraction she feels for him -- dreaming of white weddings and a happy marriage is not for her -- and, after all, Henry is engaged to Lucilla. But Henry won't leave the village, despite, Lucilla's wish to live in London, and as he gets to know Matilda, he becomes more intrigued by her.

v. 3

Only by Chance

by Betty Neels

Published 5 April 1996

Mills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world's best-loved romance authors. So near...yet so far...Life had not been easy for Henrietta Cowper, but she hoped to improve her lot. Then, shortly after she met consultant neurosurgeon Adam Ross-Pit, Henrietta fell seriously ill-and her small world changed forever. She had him to thank for her new job, and she was very grateful...and perhaps a little in love. But Adam didn't need to know that-even if he did continue to come to her rescue!

v. 2

The Most Marvellous Summer

by Betty Neels

Published 1 May 1991

"I'm surprised no man has snapped you up."
Matilda had every quality that turned a man's head but she had remained heart-whole and fancy-free despite a number of offers. Then she met eminent surgeon James Scott-Thurlow and fell in love at first sight. But James clearly didn't feel the same way. How could he when he was already engaged to the glamorous Rhoda...?

v. 5

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?

v.11

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.

v. 12

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.

v. 4

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!

v. 6

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!