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From shy nurse to blushing bride School nurse and local wallflower Flora Loveday would rather spend time with her pupils than even think about dating – until smoking hot fireman Tom Nicholson enters her life... But Tom's interest in her is just because she's put a smile on his troubled young nephew's face – isn't it? Whilst Flora's bond with little Joey is invaluable, Tom has to admit he wants her around for other reasons. Flora has a beauty strangely overlooked by others, but Tom's going to awaken the passion she tries desperately to hide... St Piran's Hospital Where every drama has a dreamy doctor. . . and a happy ending
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First published April 1, 2011
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Kate Hardy
931 books263 followersKate Hardy is the award-winning author of more than 100 books for Harlequin Mills & Boon and the Georgina Drake cozy crime series for Storm. Her novel 'Breakfast at Giovanni's' won the RNA Romance Prize in 2008, 'Bound by a Baby' won the RNA RoNA Rose in 2014 and ‘A Will, A Wish, A Wedding’ won the RNA Liberta Books Shorter Fiction award in 2021. She's been shortlisted six more times for the award, as well as for two Romantic Times awards.
She lives in Norwich in the east of England with her husband, two grown-up children, springer spaniels Archie and Dexter, and too many books to count. She's a bit of a nerd who loves cinema, live music, the theatre, ballet, history and cooking, and adores anything Italian. She loves doing research, particularly if it's hands-on and means experimenting with cooking. Reviewers say that her books are full of warmth, heart and charm - and also that you'll learn something new and interesting from them!
Kate also writes bestselling local history books under the name of Pamela Brooks.
She lives in Norwich in the east of England with her husband, two grown-up children, springer spaniels Archie and Dexter, and too many books to count. She's a bit of a nerd who loves cinema, live music, the theatre, ballet, history and cooking, and adores anything Italian. She loves doing research, particularly if it's hands-on and means experimenting with cooking. Reviewers say that her books are full of warmth, heart and charm - and also that you'll learn something new and interesting from them!
Kate also writes bestselling local history books under the name of Pamela Brooks.
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October 8, 2020
The Fireman is a Treat and Loveday is Sweet!
Kate Hardy writes the sweetest of story and this is no exception! I know this book is the sixth in the "St. Piran's Hospital" series of eight books. But I still enjoyed it thoroughly!
Tom Nicholson is a firefighter who is dealing with a tragic loss that has left him a surrogate parent for the four year old Joey. Fiona Loveday is trying to get over her feelings of loneliness after the death of her parents as well. Due to circumstances and certain events, these two help each other unknowingly with successful results! Tom helps Fiona with her shyness and confidence while Fiona aids Tom in realizing his emotions and how to deal with Joey.
This book is stellar. As usual with Kate Hardy stories, the supporting cast is limited but they do a fine job when present. All the details and the way the events are depicted, makes it a treat to read. Also, I like how much of the inner dialogue is shared, allowing the reader to clearly know the man's perspective. That always makes me like a book more.
One of the things that threw me off was the snippets about Megan and Josh, but since this is a series, it makes sense. It is slightly distracting but not an hinderance.
Also, I like the fact how the author created Fiona as being so gentle, genuine, knowledgeable and kind. She has her body issues and the author handles it wonderfully. Sometimes, it is annoying when all the characters are beautiful and stick thin. Fiona has so much substance and is gorgeous - inside and out!
Definitely recommend this as a read. It is a lovely and cute tale with a tinge of sexiness. (A hulky firefighter who lifts for fun and likes to hug! You will like it...) I am going to explore this series further because all the authors are talented.
Kate Hardy writes the sweetest of story and this is no exception! I know this book is the sixth in the "St. Piran's Hospital" series of eight books. But I still enjoyed it thoroughly!
Tom Nicholson is a firefighter who is dealing with a tragic loss that has left him a surrogate parent for the four year old Joey. Fiona Loveday is trying to get over her feelings of loneliness after the death of her parents as well. Due to circumstances and certain events, these two help each other unknowingly with successful results! Tom helps Fiona with her shyness and confidence while Fiona aids Tom in realizing his emotions and how to deal with Joey.
This book is stellar. As usual with Kate Hardy stories, the supporting cast is limited but they do a fine job when present. All the details and the way the events are depicted, makes it a treat to read. Also, I like how much of the inner dialogue is shared, allowing the reader to clearly know the man's perspective. That always makes me like a book more.
One of the things that threw me off was the snippets about Megan and Josh, but since this is a series, it makes sense. It is slightly distracting but not an hinderance.
Also, I like the fact how the author created Fiona as being so gentle, genuine, knowledgeable and kind. She has her body issues and the author handles it wonderfully. Sometimes, it is annoying when all the characters are beautiful and stick thin. Fiona has so much substance and is gorgeous - inside and out!
Definitely recommend this as a read. It is a lovely and cute tale with a tinge of sexiness. (A hulky firefighter who lifts for fun and likes to hug! You will like it...) I am going to explore this series further because all the authors are talented.
December 31, 2015
Aaa... ceritanya sederhana banget dan konfliknya nyaris nggak ada. Tapi saya suka pada cara Kate Hardy menuliskan cerita ini. Alurnya nggak tergesa-gesa meski kadang saya gemas sendiri dengan sikap Flora yang kelewat pemalu. Flora tuh gampang banget mukanya memerah karena malu. Tapi ya cerita seperti ini enak kok dibaca untuk waktu senggang.
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December 27, 2014Miniseries: St. Piran's Hospital
Category: Classic Romance
Category: Classic Romance
February 10, 2013
Very sweet story.
September 7, 2015
I just didn't get the romance in this or where it came from.
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