Falling for Dr December

Falling for Dr December
Susanne Hampton

Her calendar doc…When Laine Phillips left Uralla twelve years ago she vowed never to return. Now a world-famous photographer, Laine has two rules: not to mix business and pleasure, and to rely totally on herself! It’s the only way to protect her heart…But when Laine is forced to return to Uralla for a charity calendar shoot, the scorchingly attractive – and highly uncooperative – Dr Pierce Beaumont begins to melt the barriers around her frozen heart! Laine’s soon breaking both her rules… and falling for Dr December!

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Susanne Hampton (#ulink_ba543812-36f6-5db3-ad75-c2c4e08110eb):

‘From the first turbulent beginning until the final climactic ending, an entire range of emotions has been used to write a story of two people travelling the rocky road to love … an excellent story. I would recommend this story to all romance-readers.’

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UNLOCKING THE DOCTOR’S HEART

‘I recommend this read for all fans of medical romance. It’s the perfect balance: spunky, emotional, heartfelt, a very sweet and tender romance with a great message!’

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UNLOCKING THE DOCTOR’S HEART

‘Are you mad?’ he yelled as he pulled the hat free. ‘I’m already freezing and now you cover me in oil … what the hell is up with you?’

He stopped his rant the moment her warm fingers began working the oil all over his cold muscled chest. He looked down to see both of her hands moving slowly but purposefully across his bare skin. He raised his gaze to look at her beautiful face. Suddenly his emotions took over and he took her wrists with his hands. He said nothing, searching her eyes for a reaction, before he pulled her up against his body and kissed her.

She froze as he pressed his lips down on hers, then unwillingly she melted into his kiss. A moment before he had been so angry, but now his lips met hers there was no anger. His kiss was tender and passionate. For a brief moment she relished being that close to him. The desire he was stirring within her was undeniable and it felt so good. She didn’t want it to end.

But she had to pull away.

‘No … we can’t.’ She struggled to speak as she could still taste his mouth on hers. Her heart was racing as she pulled her emotions into line and her body away from his.

He released her immediately. ‘It was just a kiss, I wasn’t about to throw you onto the ground and ravage you in the crops … not yet, at least.’

Dear Reader (#ulink_bf382de5-cdcc-5ac9-a612-b75c0313d3f3)

In my third book, FALLING FOR DR DECEMBER, I am thrilled to introduce you to the New England town of Uralla, located three hundred miles north of Sydney. The name originates from a local Aboriginal word ‘oorala’, meaning ‘a camp’ or ‘a place where people come together’, and it is where my brother and his family live.

Late last year, the wedding of my very handsome nephew Myles to his gorgeous fiancée Anne gave me the opportunity to travel to Uralla and experience a true country wedding. Myles—along with my other equally handsome nephews, and his groomsmen Ben and Eric—would be more than suited to the role of my hero, the tall, dark and handsome Dr Pierce Beaumont!

The wedding reception was held in a farm building on the Samaurez Homestead property and it was one of the loveliest I have ever attended. Dancing on a cobblestone floor, open paddocks surrounding the celebrations, and gingham-trimmed jam keepsakes were just a part of an unforgettable evening.

The town inspired me to write FALLING FOR DR DECEMBER as I wanted to capture the wonderful feeling of a close-knit, caring community like Uralla. It is a town where you literally do not have to lock your front door because everyone in the street is either family or friend.

I hope you fall in love with the town and the people as you read the heart-warming story of Laine Phillips and Dr Pierce Beaumont.

Warmest wishes

Susanne

Married to the man she met at eighteen, SUSANNE HAMPTON is the mother of two adult daughters—one a musician and the other an artist.

The family also extends to a slightly irritable Maltese shih-tzu, a neurotic poodle, three elderly ducks and four hens that only very occasionally bother to lay eggs. Susanne loves everything romantic and pretty, so her home is brimming with romance novels, movies and shoes.

With an interest in all things medical, her career has been in the dental field and the medical world in different roles, and now Susanne has taken that love into writing Mills & Boon

Medical Romance™.

Falling for

Dr December

Susanne Hampton

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Dedication (#ulink_dc8c6899-cb19-5c03-ba68-a956e80c1781)

To my wonderful family who call the town of Uralla home—Greg, Tracy, Myles, Anne, Ben, Eric, Emma, Poppy and Bob.

To their friends in Uralla and Armidale for being so warm and friendly, just as you imagine country people to be.

You live in a beautiful part of Australia and I hope I have done the town justice.

Table of Contents

Cover (#u20e07207-0195-5c2d-9dbd-b66f5c075673)

Praise for Susanne Hampton (#ulink_bd0e4535-3a11-5c8e-bdcd-99201bbac239)

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Dear Reader (#ulink_89b045ae-2075-5f6e-bde3-2cd31da996c3)

About the Author (#ufa0f1f69-4227-5ae6-a7f1-cc02102fedde)

Title Page (#u375f9ed9-4fd0-58ec-a5ce-fd0dbfd27b89)

Dedication (#ulink_4411bce1-50f1-57d6-b824-ac3590ce0015)

CHAPTER ONE (#ulink_f44be811-a458-524a-a36a-47018a19ce30)

CHAPTER TWO (#ulink_2af6c2fe-f7db-5898-9351-39fbf79c3f08)

CHAPTER THREE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER FOUR (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER FIVE (#litres_trial_promo)

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