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5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful tale,
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This review is from: The Surgeon's Meant-To-Be Bride (Paperback)
Irreconcilable differences. Harriet Remy is ready to end her marriage to surgeon Guillaume "Gill" Remy citing irreconcilable differences. Essentially, Harriet wants a baby, to be a mother, while Gill doesn't. Both have worked as part of an emergency medical team and Gill still loves the thrill as he thrives on saving lives in the midst of chaos. The divorce papers are drawn but will the last 24 hours of this relief effort save or forever destroy their love?
Wow, this was a powerful tale! The structure of using a clock counting down added a real sense of urgency to the story as it was all I could do not to sneak a peek ahead to see what would happen. Don't mistake the brevity of this tale as cheating the reader of any intensity as THE SURGEON'S MEANT-TO-BE BRIDE is a very deep and moving tale that is only magnified by its length. Amy Andrews writes an emotionally powerful, gutwrenching story that really hits at the heart of love, both the love between partners and the love parents have for their children. Gill and Harriet are going to have a tough 24 hours as everything they know about themselves and each other will be tested. Be prepared, as THE SURGEON'S MEANT-TO-BE BRIDE is a tearjerker. The background of the war provides a real sense of just how dangerous but oh so valuable these types of medical personnel really are. They risk their lives daily for people who would- and sometimes do- kill them without a thought. Amy Andrews shows the heroic side of this profession in a beautiful and touching way. THE SURGEON'S MEANT-TO-BE BRIDE is highly recommended! COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is my first book written by Ms. Andrews, and loved it!,
By KayLovesToRead (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Surgeon's Meant to be Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
The Surgeon's Meant-to-be-Bride by Amy Andrews
Harlequin Medical Romance # 285 - Jan 2007 Dr. Guillaume Remy and his trauma nurse wife, Harriet had loved their life of helping the suffering in war torn countries. They'd both made commitments to their MedSurg missions and neither had ever wanted children. But then Harry changed the rules when she held her nephew in her arms and later learnt that her own biological clock was ticking faster than she had thought. Gill thrived on their life in the world danger zones, and shuddered at the thought of babies. Their opposing sides to the baby issue cause them to separate. Gill had buried himself in his work, holding on to the hope that Harry would be back soon. Harry had taken the time apart to decide her future. Loving Gill had always been paramount to her, and having his baby would be her ultimate fulfillment. But she's running out of time, and when she rejoins their field unit, Gill is eager for reconciliation. Only nothing's changed; her drive to be a mother is stronger and his resolve not to become a father hasn't faltered. So on the last day of their field mission, Harry feels she has no choice and she presents Gill with the divorce papers. And this begins the last 24 hours before the mission completion and Harry walks out of his life forever. Gill can't let that happen. I love the way Ms. Andrews begins this book with a Dear Reader letter composed by Gill, expressing his bewilderment on Harry's about face on the baby issue and his deep fear that he is about to lose her. Both are wonderful characters that love each other deeply. The divorce papers read "irreconcilable differences" and this is the heart breaking truth for both of them. This book is the last 24 hours of their mission and how with each passing hour and moving from one medical crisis to another, they share an emotional roller coaster that shakes both to their core. This is my first book written by Ms. Andrews, and I loved it! This is a fast paced love story that will pull at your heartstrings. Having been in a similar medical situation as the heroine, this one was particularly emotional for me. These issues were handled wonderfully, keeping the deep love between Gill and Harry always at the forefront. And though I did fear that they might not find their "reconciliation", I was very pleased with the steps they took to get there. This is an awesome read!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Medical romance: a wonderful mixture of passion and suspenseful drama,
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This review is from: The Surgeon's Meant-To-Be Bride (Paperback)
The sexual energy between the Nurse Harriet Remy (known as "Harry") and her husband Guillaume is electric but it is just not enough. Harry returns after a separation from her husband Guillaume, head guy for a MedSurg team that flies into hot spots and war-torn countries to provide health services for WHO (World Health Organization). Children have never been part of their plan --- the thrill of their humanitarian work was the priority. Harriet, called "Harry", has changed the game plan. When she discovers her fertility is in question, the desire for a baby becomes more important than anything. Guillaume loves her but he can't pretend --- he doesn't want a baby. Harriet returns with divorce papers to her last mission for MedSurg, but with all this sexual tension in the air, will it become a mission to save their marriage? Neither of them intends to compromise! What can happen when life suddenly changes an individual's goals in a marriage?
THE SURGEON'S MEANT-TO-BE-BRIDE begins with explosive physical, sexual tension but soon the romance adds both a suspenseful and tender element as well. Each chapter ticks down the hours and creates a fast-paced read. The medical setting reminds the reader of M.A.S.H. in terms of the medical drama but without the army bureaucracy or the sometimes sexist humor that M.A.S.H. had. I found myself emotionally moved by the tender and sad moments. THE SURGEON'S MEANT-TO-BE-BRIDE touches on the issues of love and family and generations through objects and the fertility theme. The happily-ever-after of this romance is very intriguing and a particular reading delight. The ending is brilliant --- not an easy simplistic ending, but one that the characters have to fight for and one that is true to the hero and heroine --- and one that moves the reader. Amy Andrews takes the cake when it comes to writing a romance where the hero and heroine really get inside of each other and see each other without any masks! Very unique!
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