The Baby Doctor's Desire

The Baby Doctor's Desire
Kate Hardy

When two very caring doctors cannot deny – but cannot let on – that they're attracted to each other, their only option is to have a secret affair! But for maternity consultant Kieran Bailey, keeping his relationship with Dr. Judith Powell private proves impossible.The hospital grapevine is rife with rumours at London City General, and if their secret is exposed the consequences will be huge! Can Kieran afford to let his feelings for this stunning but fiery redhead get in the way of his family responsibilities?Life (and love) in the fast lane at LONDON CITY GENERAL

“We could have dinner. Just you and me. Nobody else needs to know about it.”

Kieran was silent for a long, long time. Just when Jude thought he was going to refuse, he said softly, “I thought we were just doing friendship?”

“We were. But…” She took a deep breath. “It’s not enough for me. Not now.”

“Me, neither,” he admitted. “But you said you didn’t do affairs.”

“There’s a first time for everything.” She bit her lip. “And if I don’t, I think I’m going to spontaneously combust in the middle of the ward.”

“Mmm, and we can’t have that, can we?”

He was looking at her mouth. She shook her head. “Stop it.”

“Why?”

“Because…” Because she knew he was thinking about kissing her.

Dear Reader (#ulink_2730d7ff-38c2-5afc-8480-8ec76848543a),

I was planning my next book when three doctors leaped into my head and hijacked me! Zoe, Judith and Holly trained together, are best friends, and work together at London City General.

Zoe’s the clever one, a real high-flyer who’s never found love, until she meets gorgeous Brad, on secondment to pediatrics from California. Can she heal his broken heart—and can he help her feel less haunted by the secret she hasn’t even told her best friends?

Judith’s the glamorous one who delivers babies by day and sings at hospital fund-raisers by night. She falls in love with Kieran, the new maternity consultant. But after a discovery threatens to tear their love apart, can she teach him to believe in her—and in himself?

Holly’s the “prickly” one with a soft heart—but it’ll take a special man to get close enough to find out! She chose the fast-paced life of the E.R. to help her forget her lost love. But when David walks into her life again, will it be second time lucky?

The best bit about working on a trilogy was that I didn’t have to say goodbye to my characters. They made appearances in each other’s stories! I loved being able to explore a hospital’s community and see how different departments work together, and I hope you enjoy life in the fast lane at London City General as much as I did. Look out for more stories set in London City General—coming soon.

With love,

Kate Hardy

The Baby Doctor’s Desire

Kate Hardy

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

For Ali, with love

CONTENTS

Cover (#u229d2d72-33b4-5182-92cc-d0be464ff88b)

Dear Reader (#ulink_18815d0a-fe5d-5fc2-9c6c-dff24875d1eb)

Title Page (#uba938989-ee7d-59e0-b661-d31b7dad8fe1)

Dedication (#u53a67017-ed24-5ba0-a625-ba21c8a2fde0)

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Extract (#litres_trial_promo)

Copyright (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER ONE (#uba938989-ee7d-59e0-b661-d31b7dad8fe1)

‘TESS, it’s going to be OK. Really it is.’

‘But Charlie’s been sick over your new suit! And…’ Tess broke into sobs.

Kieran held her close and stroked her hair. Why had his nephew had to bring his milk up over him today, of all days? After clearing up, Kieran was already ten minutes late for his shift—and he hadn’t even left the house yet!

How to make a good impression on your first day as consultant. Not.

But his little sister didn’t need to know that. After the junk life had thrown at her this past month, she could do without the extra stress. Besides, big brothers were supposed to be protective, not needing a fuss made of themselves. He forced himself to breathe normally, and hoped Tess couldn’t tell that he was only pretending to be calm. ‘Hey. I’d better make tracks.’