Changed by His Son's Smile

Changed by His Son's Smile
Robin Gianna

Dear Reader

When I decided to write a Medical Romance™ set in an exotic place Benin, West Africa, was an easy choice. I could still see the gripping photographs my husband had taken when he worked in a mission hospital there some years ago, and enjoyed hearing his account of the months he was there. It was interesting learning more about Benin and thinking about the kinds of people who dedicate their lives to medical work there and elsewhere.

My story’s hero is Dr Chase Bowen, who grew up in mission hospitals and is now dedicated to his patients and to the work he considers his calling. Because he knows from experience that it isn’t safe for non-native children in the countries where he works, Chase believes having a family of his own isn’t an option. Until Dr Danielle Sheridan returns to his life, bringing with her the son he didn’t know he had.

Danielle believed she was doing the best thing for her son, keeping him a secret, since Chase had made it clear he never wanted children. Now that Chase knows, can they make a new relationship work with the challenges of their careers and fears? Chase wants marriage, but Dani isn’t convinced. Then a terrifying event challenges them both.

I hope you enjoy reading CHANGED BY HIS SON’S SMILE as much as I enjoyed writing it!

Robin Gianna

CHANGED BY HIS SON’S SMILE is Robin Gianna’s debut title!

Changed By His Son’s Smile

Robin Gianna

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

Dedication (#uf699e389-3ca9-5e64-9ac2-d367332b05f8)

To George, my own doctor hero husband.

Thank you for supporting me in my writing dream, for answering my endless medical questions, and for putting up with the piles of books and pens and papers and Post-it

notes that clutter our house. I love you.

Acknowledgments (#uf699e389-3ca9-5e64-9ac2-d367332b05f8)

For me, it takes a village to write a Medical Romance™!

Many thanks to:

Kevin Hackett, MD and Betsy Hackett, RN, DSN, for tolerating my frantic phone calls and hugely assisting me.

SO appreciate the awesome scene, Kevin!

My lovely sister-in-law, Trish Connor, MD, for her great ideas and help.

Critique partner, writer friend, and pediatric emergency physician Meta Carroll, MD, for double-checking scenes for accuracy. You’re wonderful!

The many writer friends I can’t begin to thank enough, especially Sheri, Natalie, Susan and Margaret. Without you, my bootstraps might still be laying on the floor.

My agent, Cori Deyoe of 3 Seas Literary Agency, for her tireless assistance with everything.

Table of Contents

Cover (#u4186fef4-e4d7-5c18-9594-d940ece2c7c1)

Title Page (#u1cf6b2c1-1faa-53be-b2a3-ce622c55296d)

Dedication

Acknowledgments (#u9bf32ad9-1374-5f09-b520-5378087cd711)

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

Chapter Fifteen

Epilogue

Copyright (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER ONE (#uf699e389-3ca9-5e64-9ac2-d367332b05f8)

THE POOR WOMAN might not be able to have more babies, but at least she wasn’t dead.

Chase Bowen’s patient stared at him with worry etched on her face as she slowly awakened from surgery.

He leaned closer, giving her a reassuring smile. “It’s okay now. You’re going to be fine,” Chase said in Fon, the most common language in The Republic of Benin, West Africa. If she didn’t understand, he’d try again in French.