The Doctor Next Door (Hometown Heroes, Book 2) (Love Inspired #104) [Mass Market Paperback]

Marta Perry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2000

THE PRODIGAL DOCTOR COMES HOME…

When Rebecca Forrester pledged her five-year-old heart to Brett Elliot, the idealistic doctor-to-be had vowed to return one day to care for her and the other townspeople. Well, Brett had finally come home—but not to stay. Still, Bedford Creek's medical future rested in this sophisticated stranger's hands, and Rebecca prayed the Lord would help Brett see where he belonged. God seemed to be giving Rebecca a chance to convince the young doctor to stay when Brett began helping out at the clinic. Was He also giving her the chance to claim the heart of the man she'd always loved?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373871104
• ISBN-13: 978-0373871100
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I realized I wanted to be a writer at age eight, when I read my first Nancy Drew novel, The Secret of the Old Clock. Most little girl reach the end of that book wanting to be Nancy. I wanted to be the person who created the story!
The dream lay hidden for years while I became a teacher, married, had children...all the usual things. But eventually it re-surfaced, and I began to write, beginning with short children's stories for Sunday school take-home papers. It seemed a long time until that first acceptance, but eventually I began to sell. After some three hundred published short stories, I finally found the courage to work on the novel I'd always wanted to write.
Thirty-some published novels later, I still feel the same excitement every time I begin a new book--a mix of not believing I can do it combined with an overwhelming urge to see the story on the page.
A lifetime spent in rural Pennsylvania and my own Pennsylvania Dutch roots eventually led me to the books I'm writing now about the Amish. The Pleasant Valley Amish series from Berkley Books are longer, more complex emotional stories with Amish main characters, while my forthcoming HQN suspense novels are more adventure-filled books set in Pennsylvania Dutch country. I'm also writing a Love Inspired series, The Bodine Family, set on the South Carolina coast where we have a second home.
When I'm not writing, I'm busy with church activities, traveling, and spending time with my three children and six beautiful grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The doctor next door. Love inspired # 104, April 1, 2004

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Merry Reader "Sissy" (Indianapolis IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Doctor Next Door (Hometown Heroes, Book 2) (Love Inspired #104) (Mass Market Paperback)

Rebbecca Forrester pledged her 5 year old heart to Brett Elliot.
When they became adults Brett came back and Rebecca hardly knew this sophisticated stranger. If you like happy endings you'll love this book.
I also like Susan Fox, Jessica Steele, Essie Summers, Helen Brooks, Diana Palmer, Eva Rutland and Betty Neels.

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally Found It, March 29, 2009

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K. WANGSVICK "Bored with Today's TV" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Doctor Next Door (Hometown Heroes, Book 2) (Love Inspired #104) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the 'middle' book in a trilogy. I have read the other two but have had trouble finding this one. I'm happy to have finally found it, and at a reasonable price. Great author. Book in fair condition for reading.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A story for those who like happy endings., December 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Doctor Next Door (Hometown Heroes, Book 2) (Love Inspired #104) (Mass Market Paperback)

A good story with likeable characters, believable internal conflicts, and a happy ending. It is for everyone who believes that every small town deserves a dedicated doctor, willing to be on call 24/7.