Series:
Daredevil Doctors (Book 2)
A NEWBORN ON HIS DOORSTEP
Dr. James's world is turned upside down with the arrival
of a stranger, nurse Sarah. Because Sarah is not alone. She's holding a tiny
bundle -- his surprise daughter! As if the situation isn't complicated enough,
he feels an immediate connection to baby Ivy's beautiful guardian. And as this
rebel doc opens his home -- temporarily! -- to this makeshift family, walking
away with his heart intact soon becomes impossible…
James is one of three triplet brothers who made an
anti-marriage/anti-relationship pact after one brother (Mick) was left at the
altar by his fiancée. They spent several years reveling in their playboy
attitudes until Mick's injury during an extreme sports event. Eddie and James move
to Aberdeen to be close enough to support Mick during his recovery. In the
first book, Eddie meets someone who makes him rethink that pact. Now it is
James's turn.
James works as a temporary doctor at an Aberdeen hospital,
still living a bachelor life. He returns home one evening to find an unknown
woman waiting for him with the news that he is a father. Shock doesn't come
close to his reaction when she tells him the infant with her is his daughter.
Though Sarah is baby Ivy's legal guardian, that doesn't
stop James from immediately stepping into the role of father. I loved seeing
him fall under Ivy's spell. He didn't expect the rapidly forming connection to
Sarah. He invites Sarah and Ivy to stay with him while they discuss their
options for caring for Ivy. There were some fantastic scenes of them
individually and together with the baby.
I enjoyed watching James and Sarah's relationship develop.
Both are determined to prioritize Ivy's needs, but neither expects the depth of
their connection or the attraction that comes with it. James works hard to
retain his "no relationships" vow but finds it increasingly difficult
as Sarah and Ivy wiggle their way into his heart. Sarah pretends to herself
that she can enjoy all aspects of her time with James without risking her
heart. It takes a medical crisis with Ivy for them to let go of their fears and
believe in a future together.
I liked the family dynamics in this story. There is never
any question about the three brothers being there for each other, whether supporting
Mick during rehab or sensing when one needs help. I loved the surprise Eddie
and James had for Mick at the end. The epilogue was a lovely wrap-up for the
three brothers.
The medical aspects of the book were essential plot
points. Sarah's diabetes led to an unusual first encounter with James. A mass
casualty event provided an intense scene that emphasized their professional
teamwork and gave a powerful look at the impact of first responders. Lastly,
Ivy's emergency was something I'd never heard of, so I learned something new.
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