The Doctor's Second Chance

The Doctor's Second Chance
Missy Tippens

The Bachelor's BabyJake West's troubled cousin leaves him with a most unusual parting gift–her newborn baby girl! And now the small-town contractor is forced to seek help from the very woman he resents–the new big-city pediatrician who practically stole his uncle's practice, Violet Crenshaw. Violet knows she shouldn't be consorting with the enemy. But she can't resist the adorable baby and her handsome new caretaker. Violet traded her chance at motherhood for her career years ago. But raising a family with Jake could be everything she's ever wanted.

The Bachelor’s Baby

Jake West’s troubled cousin leaves him with a most unusual parting gift—her newborn baby girl! And now the small-town contractor is forced to seek help from the very woman he resents—the new big-city pediatrician who practically stole his uncle’s practice, Violet Crenshaw. Violet knows she shouldn’t be consorting with the enemy. But she can’t resist the adorable baby and her handsome new caretaker. Violet traded her chance at motherhood for her career years ago. But raising a family with Jake could be everything she’s ever wanted.

The three of you make a beautiful family.

A knot formed in her throat. Ever since that stranger’s comment, she’d had to battle the thrill it brought.

The baby whimpered.

Time to forget her silly emotions and take care of Abigail. And make dinner for Jake.

Pressing her cheek to Abigail’s head, she inhaled her sweet smell. Longing tugged at her insides, and she had to tamp it back into the safe prison it had been in for years.

She’d just finished cooking and changed clothes when the front door opened.

“I’m home,” Jake called, his deep voice sending her stomach flying as if she’d reached the highest point of a Ferris wheel.

Jake stepped into the kitchen…and whistled.

“I’m glad you appreciate a home-cooked meal.”

His eyes swept her from head to toe. “I meant you, Violet. You look beautiful.”

Born and raised in Kentucky, MISSY TIPPENS met her very own hero when she headed to grad school in Atlanta, Georgia. She promptly fell in love and has lived in Georgia ever since. She and her pastor husband have been married for over twenty-five years and have been blessed with three children. After ten years of pursuing her publishing dream, Missy made her first sale to Love Inspired in 2007.

The Doctor’s

Second Chance

Missy Tippens

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

And we know that all things work together

for good to them that love God, to them

who are the called according to his purpose.

—Romans 8:28

To the talented and dedicated physicians who’ve cared for my children through the years.

To God, who is loving, patient and good.

Acknowledgments (#ulink_2986efa5-f758-592e-a0da-92eedb95729f)

Many thanks to my amazing

and generous Seekerville blog sisters

for helping me brainstorm this story!

Contents

Cover (#u7e870b75-3004-5183-8c96-92e9ab7f8b08)

Back Cover Text (#uc3a8d42d-8d89-51d4-bb6a-060e365d9d02)

Introduction (#uca969a5d-6542-5da2-99b5-30076bff234d)

About the Author (#u14c75bed-2aca-55f2-91b5-7c0452e22d64)

Title Page (#u2fbfbb44-322b-5a7b-8292-e335c2f51db8)

Bible Verse (#u0f2fab20-7e57-50bb-9405-6272ee54e8d8)

Dedication (#uc6334ac6-5530-5c70-8563-389258df62d5)

Acknowledgments (#u3aeee8d1-da2f-581f-99e1-91694fc0eb72)

Chapter One (#u01a9e7f3-b875-5733-98d0-ff8c8ed8add5)

Chapter Two (#u856e63a8-0ef3-571e-bfe0-92a3dc96853d)

Chapter Three (#ub0f13f16-edeb-575a-a193-118058b9eec6)

Chapter Four (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)