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The Pull of the Moon
9 MONTHS LATER
Moonstruck?
Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up fire fighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labour and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries and struggling to control her own heart rate.
She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking.
And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby .
Moonstruck?
Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up fire fighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labour and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries and struggling to control her own heart rate.
She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking.
And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby .
- GenresRomance
296 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1999
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About the author
Darlene Graham
25 books7 followersDarlene Graham, who won the Oklahoma Writers' Federation prestigious Teepee Award for Best Fiction Book of 1999, says that having witnessed birth, death and "everything in between" helps her put realistic emotions into her novels. Graham practiced as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery and then Oncology for 20 years before she decided to translate all that real-life drama into romantic suspense fiction.
"Even though I write uplifting, even humorous romance," the mother of three says, "I'm also not afraid to deal with real issues, with real pain. I've been known to sit at my computer and shed a few tears while I write."
Graham's first book, It Happened in Texas, was released as a Guaranteed Page Turner by Harlequin Superromance, and she says that since that book sold, her writing life has felt "like popcorn popping."
"Something new and exciting happens almost every day."
Graham says that she never runs out of material, and often gets her plot ideas by pure serendipity.
"I feel like I'm just getting started and I don't think I'll ever get tired of writing. Writing is my dream. How many people get to actually live their dreams every single day? For me, there's no turning back."
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May 22, 2013
This book was ok. I didn't really like the characters or the story line. I wasn't really into this and kinda had to make myself finish. There wasn't anything really special or parts that stood out. The writing was fine, but it didn't pull me in and the characters just got on my nerves. They didn't seem strong and the 'friends' advice just made me mad. I wouldn't read this again and basically found it boring. Good Luck!
December 25, 2023
I liked the characters well enough, especially Matt, but I also got irritated a few times at Danni. There was too much about needing to get in shape and work on herself in order to find a man. Sure, the diet and exercise were good for her body and her overall health, so I was glad that was mentioned at times. But then when she starts losing weight and toning up, suddenly another doctor, a boorish guy, is noticing her, and when he verbalizes his noticing she is disgusted because, like I said, he's boorish, and disgusting, but at the same time she's a little thrilled at his attention. Girl, please. I did however, like that, when she's having dinner with Matt and mentions the food not fitting in with her diet, Matt promptly tells her she doesn't need to diet.
There are so many...misunderstandings, I guess, for lack of a better word, since they are often willful misunderstandings. Danni has a lot of emotional baggage over the death of her sister and unborn niece, and Matt has some emotional baggage after a divorce. But of course in the end it all comes out right and happily ever after.
I didn't love it, I didn't hate it.
There are so many...misunderstandings, I guess, for lack of a better word, since they are often willful misunderstandings. Danni has a lot of emotional baggage over the death of her sister and unborn niece, and Matt has some emotional baggage after a divorce. But of course in the end it all comes out right and happily ever after.
I didn't love it, I didn't hate it.
May 5, 2011
seems like a good first effort, the first half is better written than the last, but the overall story is cute and worth sticking with
November 9, 2024
It was ok for what it is. Felt rushed in parts and kind of gappy. Overall it was a decent quick read. I don't expect a lot from these smaller books as far as being a greatly developed story.
June 10, 2012
(There are spoliers)
Well I discover this book through my mom's romance pile of books (we have loads if anyone interested)
I was curious about this book, so I went ahead and decided to read it. The story deals with Dr. Danni Goodlove, an Obstetrician who is about to get a whirlwind of her life. From a childhood past, Danni knew what she wanted to do and she made herself successful out of it . . . but something was missing. That empty gap in her heart and she realizes that at age 33 almost 34, she hasn’t found LOVE.
During a full moon, Danni has to aide an injured fireman named Matt (Matthew) Creed, although he was given a sedative. He found Danni attractive and after Danni started her diet, some men are finding her attractive. With her quest for finding love, she goes on a horribly blind dates then ends up calling Matt Creed on a date. After Matt had asked her if she was seeing anybody, married?
These two couples hit it off, but they are complete opposite but it’s true on what they say about love . . . Opposite do attract. During a picnic with friends Matt found that Danni was concealing herself from everyone and lashes out on her. Then Matt felt bad and went to apologize to her only to be interrupted by Dr. Bryant saying “Heading to the Caribbean together” but Matt didn’t realizes that it was for a medical seminar so he becomes instantly jealous and walks away. Danni found that going to the Caribbean will give her some time alone and to think about stuff but Bryant insist on taking her out for dinner while they’re there. Then shockingly Matt shows up and the fire is relit between him and Danni. What happens in the Caribbean lead to Danni’s wildest dream, Marriage and Love. But when it times to head back to Tulsa, Danni somehow came to her senses and decide that she doesn’t want this fire anymore.
But what the Caribbean and the Full Moon lead to was Danni becoming pregnant which happen to be her biggest fears. Matt didn’t know about the baby until after the holidays and confronted Danni. Then once again Bryant is a creeper, and tries to hit on Danni again in the doctor lounge, but Matt came to Danni’s rescue and then later he had to rescue her again in her burning house. That when Danni realizes just how stupid she’s been and somehow knew deep inside that she wanted Matt in her life and in their unborn child’s life. The ending was bittersweet, Danni and Matt had an official Christian wedding, that just barely hid Danni’s bump but by the she was proud of being pregnant. The extra ending doesn’t say how many months later of when Danni’s is in Labor and deliveries a baby girl on a Full Moon.
This book you kind of get the two POV’s aspect but mainly it was about Danni and the Full Moon craziness.
Well I discover this book through my mom's romance pile of books (we have loads if anyone interested)
I was curious about this book, so I went ahead and decided to read it. The story deals with Dr. Danni Goodlove, an Obstetrician who is about to get a whirlwind of her life. From a childhood past, Danni knew what she wanted to do and she made herself successful out of it . . . but something was missing. That empty gap in her heart and she realizes that at age 33 almost 34, she hasn’t found LOVE.
During a full moon, Danni has to aide an injured fireman named Matt (Matthew) Creed, although he was given a sedative. He found Danni attractive and after Danni started her diet, some men are finding her attractive. With her quest for finding love, she goes on a horribly blind dates then ends up calling Matt Creed on a date. After Matt had asked her if she was seeing anybody, married?
These two couples hit it off, but they are complete opposite but it’s true on what they say about love . . . Opposite do attract. During a picnic with friends Matt found that Danni was concealing herself from everyone and lashes out on her. Then Matt felt bad and went to apologize to her only to be interrupted by Dr. Bryant saying “Heading to the Caribbean together” but Matt didn’t realizes that it was for a medical seminar so he becomes instantly jealous and walks away. Danni found that going to the Caribbean will give her some time alone and to think about stuff but Bryant insist on taking her out for dinner while they’re there. Then shockingly Matt shows up and the fire is relit between him and Danni. What happens in the Caribbean lead to Danni’s wildest dream, Marriage and Love. But when it times to head back to Tulsa, Danni somehow came to her senses and decide that she doesn’t want this fire anymore.
But what the Caribbean and the Full Moon lead to was Danni becoming pregnant which happen to be her biggest fears. Matt didn’t know about the baby until after the holidays and confronted Danni. Then once again Bryant is a creeper, and tries to hit on Danni again in the doctor lounge, but Matt came to Danni’s rescue and then later he had to rescue her again in her burning house. That when Danni realizes just how stupid she’s been and somehow knew deep inside that she wanted Matt in her life and in their unborn child’s life. The ending was bittersweet, Danni and Matt had an official Christian wedding, that just barely hid Danni’s bump but by the she was proud of being pregnant. The extra ending doesn’t say how many months later of when Danni’s is in Labor and deliveries a baby girl on a Full Moon.
This book you kind of get the two POV’s aspect but mainly it was about Danni and the Full Moon craziness.
August 18, 2014
Another Harlequin romance off my shelf! Cute story about an obstetrician and a fireman who fall in love but many obstacles need to be cleared before they have their happy ending. Add a pregnancy to the mix for more happiness!
February 2, 2011
Dr.Danni Goodlove blames everyone for the full moon.Matt got injured, now danni has to treat his injures.what will happen next?!
March 25, 2015
love it
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January 23, 2014
Pretty good romance novel.
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