"A full-on delight: funny, gripping, warm-hearted, and beautifully written—it made me cheer. Read it!" —Madeline Miller, award-winning author of Circe "Tender and fierce, witty and wise, this is a tale of the route we take when we grow up and into the love we deserve." —Judy Blundell, National Book Award-winning author of What I Saw and How I Lied "There's magic in this novel's quirky, sweet world. I want to live in its gardens and cheer Lucy on while she finds her heart's loves!" —Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling "A delightfully offbeat mystery that is also about the mystery of becoming yourself." —Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author In this witty and whimsical story by award-winning author Margo Rabb, a sixteen-year-old girl is suspended from boarding school and sent to New York City, where she must...

EDITORIAL REVIEW: Obstetrician Melissa Clarkson arrives in the small town of Didja on New Year's Eve--and finds herself sharing a sizzling kiss with her oh-so-dreamy new boss at the stroke of midnight! However much Melissa and Joss try to keep things strictly professional, the attraction between them is undeniably electric. But Melissa has come to Didja to find the family she's never known, and romance is most definitely not on her agenda! The people of the small Outback town fall for Melissa, as does Joss--and this New Year he wants Melissa to unpack her suitcases, for good!

Dr. Dannyella Thompson certainly needed help with her Outback practice, but an English doctor at Dingo Creek? She was expecting more amusement than assistance!Dr. Sebastian MacKenzie proved Dannyella wrong at every turn. By the time his two-week stay was up he'd won her over—in every way! But Sebastian had commitments in England. He had to return and he begged Dannyella to come with him. For once in her life Dannyella couldn't make a decision—her soul belonged in Dingo Creek, but her heart was with Sebastian on the other side of the world....

Single dad in the Outback Becoming a dad to his niece Chloe changes hotshot surgeon Felix McLaren's whole world. Wanting the best for her, Felix heads for the Outback. But nothing about his new life is as he expected, and when beautiful registrar Harriette Jones bonds with him over little Chloe, everything changes. Harriette's determined to focus on her future, but Felix and adorable little Chloe pull on her heartstrings. Is it possible they're what she's been missing all along...and that she's the final piece of their family?

Could this doctor and her baby bump... be the family he's longed for?Surgeon Ethan Janeway locked his heart away when he lost his wife and baby daughter. But then he meets gorgeous GP CJ Nicholls, his new—and very pregnant!—boss. After her late husband's infidelity, CJ has no reason to trust men, but kind, caring Ethan is different. They could be the perfect family—but first they'll have to leave the past behind...

When redhead Dr. Kelly O'Shea roars into the small Australian village, Dr. Matt Bentley's heart flips. But he knows what it is to be burned by love and he intends to keep away.Yet their sizzling attraction culminates in one earth-shattering kiss. And Kelly has to admit her secret—she's pregnant with her now-ex-husband's child. Kelly retreats to sort out her life. But Matt can't help feeling protective of this fiercely independent woman and her unborn child. Then Kelly realizes she loves Matt, though there's only one way she can have him—she has to swallow her pride!

The father of her child.Dr. Rachael Cusack never expected to see her one and only true love again. He broke her heart and unknowingly left her pregnant. Now she has a wonderful son, an independent life, and the gorgeous Joe Silvermark is the last thing on her mind....On her first day in a new practice, Rachael finds herself face-to-face with the father of her child.Joe didn't want commitment, never mind children. How can she even begin to explain about Declan, their son?

Broken Hill's doctor and general surgeon Dave Dunbar has no time for sophisticated city girls, and when he encounters his new anasthetist from Sydney he knows there's going to be trouble. They meet at the site of a medical emergency, and even covered in the dust of the Australian outback, Rose Partridge is gorgeous. She's also fiercely independent and touchingly vulnerable.It's a compelling combination, and although their relationship is tense, Dave finds himself wanting more than her medical expertise. But can this rough diamond break down the barriers of a woman who has locked her heart away?

Ryan Cooper is the gorgeous, sexy, charming man Beth hasn't been able to forget in six months. Sir Ryan Cooper, on the other hand, isn't only a knight but also a demanding orthopaedic surgeon--and Beth's boss! Beth and Ryan have both been burned by love. They don't date colleagues. Beth has a checklist for her prospective suitors, and so far no one has matched up, but there is something about Sir Ryan that she cannot resist... however hard she tries!

Surgeon Susie Monahan has no intention of acting on the high-voltage, instant attraction between her and gorgeous visiting orthopedic professor Jackson Myers. For one, she's been badly hurt before.Two, he's only in Brisbane for one week. And three, he's supposed to be married! But then Susie discovers the truth about Jackson's marriage, and despite her own fears she longs to hold him in her arms and never let him go—if she dares....

The doctor's new beginningAfter his challenging time as a doctor on the front line, Dr. Stephen Brooks needs somewhere to unwind, to forget the suffering he witnessed and to make a fresh start. What better place than the tranquil retreat of the Blue Mountains?Yet after meeting his stunning new colleague, Dr. Nicolette Bourgeois, Stephen finds relaxing a little difficult! Nicolette herself canot help but be drawn to the enigmatic doctor, even though Stephen has made it clear that romance is the last thing on his mind.But could Nicolette be the one? The one to restore Stephen's faith in love—and to offer him a new beginning...?

The doctor's Christmas proposal!Dr. Marty Williams, the new pediatric registrar, is causing quite a stir amongst the female staff at St. Gregory's. Not only is he an excellent doctor, he is gorgeous, funny and single - and he intends to stay that way! That is until Dr. Natalie Fox reenters his life.They've known each other forever. Since school, he has made Natalie feel alive. Marty knows her better than anyone, and he also knows why she has never allowed herself to fall in love. Can this bachelor doctor finally win her heart and make this a Christmas to remember?

The baby he needs His skill, charm and caring nature make gorgeous doctor Nathan Young a wonderful addition to the practice. He lavishes attention on his patients, but after the loss of his wife and newborn child he can't face treating young children—preferring instead to leave that to his colleague, beautiful single mum Morena Camden. Morena can see that the memory of his family is affecting him both professionally and personally, and she desperately wants Nathan to overcome his hurt. Perhaps having Morena and her adorable son by his side could be just what Nathan needs...

Orphaned newborn baby – stand-in mum needed: how can Outback paediatrician Iris Tennant refuse? And when local playboy Dr Dex Crawford offers help, Iris finds herself falling for his devilish gaze – which makes her feel beautiful once more. As they both come to adore their tiny bundle of joy Iris wonders if she dares hope that their temporary family can become full-time bliss.

The surgeon's riskSuccessful Australian surgeons Zac Carmichael and Julia Bolton are reunited after 10 years apart, and it seems their relationship is about to be rekindled. But when Zac meets Julia's adorable three-year-old son, Edward, the painful memories the little boy evokes in him are almost too much to bear.Zac has never truly come to terms with his hidden traumatic past, and his instincts are to keep Julia and Edward at a distance.Try as he might, however, Zac knows that he can't just walk away from the family he needs....

A knight in Geelong GeneralAnnie Beresford is a talented surgeon and trainee consultant. But her wish is for marriage and children before it's too late. She knows she's vulnerable, and that falling for Hayden Robinson, her new boss, is a bad idea. But this man might just be the one!Hayden rescues her more than once, and his desire for her is clear, but after one failed marriage he'd rather focus on saving lives. So Annie must help her reluctant knight because she comes to realize they can't be happy without each other—even if he won't believe her yet!

Home is where her heart is...GP Stacey Wilton is back in her beloved hometown to run her family's medical practice. As guardian to her younger siblings, Stacey has had to put her love life on hold--especially after being abandoned by her fiancé--and now she's so over men!Then she meets delectable Dr. Pierce Brolin on the doorstep of her childhood home, and suddenly all bets are off! Stacey might have had her fair share of Mr. Wrongs, but could Pierce be her Dr. Perfect?

The lady and the surgeon! Lady Daisy Forsythe-York has left the army hoping for a new adventure as a doctor in the Outback. She never expects to find it by fainting into the arms of handsome surgeon Oscar Price on her first day! Oscar isn't looking for love, but there's something about Daisy! And when they spend an unexpected night together, the Outback surgeon ignites all Daisy's desires... Could Oscar's reawakening of buttoned-up Daisy lead to more than these two guarded hearts ever expected?

Only one thing stands in the way of a bright new future[unknown-8230] Dr. Sunainah Carrington has fought hard to build her successful career, and no one would ever know her dreams of love have been shattered. Then a chance encounter with a gorgeous doctor and his adorable children makes Sunainah long for the impossible.[unknown-8230] Pediatrician Elliot Jones has uprooted his children to start afresh on the Sunshine Coast - a new home, a new job, a new life. Romance is certainly not on his agenda. Only, when he meets his new colleague Sunainah - her stunning beauty is impossible to resist! But what is the painful secret shadowing those exotic eyes?

Can his love free her from her past? After years in witness protection, Dr. Maybelle Freebourne has come home—under a different identity. But, on her first day at Victory Hospital, she walks right into the boy she left behind, now director of Emergency and more gorgeous than ever! Arthur Lewis can't shake the feeling he knows the beautiful new doctor, and a stolen kiss reveals she really is the girl he's never forgotten. But can he convince Maybelle she is finally safe—in his arms?

Can one week of passion...lead to happily-ever-after?Love has been the last thing on surgeon George Wilmont's mind since his wife passed away. Until he meets stunning head of orthopedics Melody Janeway on the last week of his lecture tour. Their instant connection explodes into passion, but with only a week before George leaves, can a passionate fling really become a forever love?

When family practitioner Logan Hargraves is called out to an unconscious patient, he's amazed to see medical researcher Dr. Charlotte Summerfield. Why is the beautiful American alone in the Outback? Did she come to see him, after their electric first meeting? Logan's hoping for answers—but Charli wakes with amnesia.Charli has no idea why she's here, what's happened to her—or if she's even single! All she can be sure of is that the attraction between her and Logan gets stronger, deeper and harder to resist every day....

In search of a real familyDr. Jessica Yeoman, the Emergency senior registrar at Adelaide's children's hospital, and her boss, Dr.Thomas Bryant, are immediately at odds. He tests her professionally, and they test each other personally—with a sizzling sensuality.Family is precious to Tom, who has grown up without one. How can he get involved with a woman who is estranged from her own? How can she get involved with a man who is so idealistic about family life? Reluctantly attracted and otherwise opposed, they don't see the one thing they share—the need to make a loving family of their own....

One month to win her heart! Dr. Richard Allington - fresh from romantic Paris - would be dangerously easy to fall for. But E.R. director Bergan Moncrief hasn';t fought her way to the top, overcoming her troubled youth, to become a notch on the bedpost of a globetrotting charmer who is only in town for a month.... But Richard knows instantly Bergan is special, unlike any woman he's met on his travels. The handsome widower realizes he's ready to risk his heart again, but it's going to take all his charm to convince Bergan that he's serious - and time is running out….

A forbidden desire...Dr. Alex Page wasn't quite sure how to handle gorgeous live wire Jordanne McElroy. The beautiful researcher was everything he had ever wanted in a woman, but he knew he couldn't risk getting involved. Jordanne, however, was determined to break down his resolve, and as she got closer to his heart, Alex realized she was also getting closer to the truth. To the secret he was convinced would lose him Jordanne....

Dazzled by a Diamond… Seeing Jane Diamond on his ward is enough to stir up deep-buried hurts from handsome Dr. Sean Booke’s past. She might be a highly successful pediatrician, but after Sean’s disastrous marriage to her sister, Jane is the last person he wants to work with! And he certainly doesn’t want her to meet his son…. But as he spends time with this shy beauty, Sean soon realizes that there’s more to Jane than meets the eye. Could this Diamond really be his shining light?

The bond they share...Orthopedic surgeon and struggling single mom Dr. Mackenzie Fawles can't believe her eyes when she sees John Watson--the man who saved her and her tiny daughter--again. He might have vanished before she had a chance to thank him, but she's never forgotten how safe she felt in his arms....John stopped doing emotion a long time ago, after the death of his wife and child. But an unexpected connection was formed the day he saved Mackenzie, and how she's slipping past all his well-guarded defenses....