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Alice Heals the Doctor : A Historical Western Romance
Something is rotten in Fox Creek. Will revealing the truth heal this town?No one could blame Niall Mackenzie for growling at the woman. After all, he caught Alice Cordell staring through his back window. Worse yet, only minutes later she tells him she has arrived to be his caretaker.Soon he has a fragile caretaker to watch over, one he struggles to resist. She insists he practice medicine again, healing the locals.As for Alice, coming to this new home forces her into a surprise marriage. To take her place in the community, she must solve the mystery surrounding an illlegitimate child and clear her husband's reputation.Unfortunately for her, someone wants to keep the truth a secret--no matter the cost.This is a sweet historical romance with Christian themes. If you enjoy reading about small-town life on the Prairie, grab a copy today!Please note--This is an updated version of a previously published book, A Nurse for Niall. New scenes and conversations have been added in addition to revised wording to create this version.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2023
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February 5, 2025
DREAM OF US—TOGETHER
The story is part of the Uncertain Sweethearts series, which is like an ongoing saga. They take place in the town of Fox Creek. These are clean Western Historical tales and do interconnect.
Alice Cordell is a caregiver—and trained nurse. After the death of her father, she attended nursing school, where she did well, but she didn’t receive a placement. Nurse Harwell was concerned about Alice’s limp from an accident when she was a child. Alice will show her an advertisement she found in the paper—could this be the answer.
“Wanted: Woman to fill role of caretaker and nurse for busy doctor. No one under the age of twenty-five need apply.”
“This may be the answer. You spent years caring for your father, and you are more than qualified as a caregiver. You could help a doctor and care for the man’s home if you answer this.” –Nurse Harwell
Doctor Niall Mackenzie has left Fox Creek after a false accusation from one of the local young women is made. His father, Dr. Angus Mackenzie felt he needed to go and practice elsewhere. But his father has written to him asking him to come see him, something he needs to tell him face to face. What a shock to arrive the day after his father dies. Niall refuses to be a doctor to this town who has turned on him. Then to have a young woman show up at the home and practice and claim she was hired by his father to be a caretaker and nurse.
The story is a mystery, and suspense, with secrets, lies, and danger. Against his better judgment, Niall will agree to allow Alice to stay and cook and care for the home for him. He does not need a nurse, since he has no plans to tend to patients. When Alice goes into Fox Creek to pick up supplies, she experiences strange behavior from the people. The men are rude, and the women are gossiping—loudly. When the Reverend and his gossiping wife stop by the Mackenzie residence, he learns that his father had a Will, which the Reverend helped with, and it had two stipulations—he had to practice medicine here for two years and he needs to take a wife. Before Alice knows it, she is to become the wife.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I liked Alice and slowly learned to like Niall. He has every right to be resentful of the people who had no problem believing a lie, even after the birth of the child indicated as to the likely father. The marriage between Alice and Niall is of convenience but turns to love. The town is faced with more than one death that eventually will be solved. While it shocks and saddens many—the truth is eventually revealed and healing begins.
The story is part of the Uncertain Sweethearts series, which is like an ongoing saga. They take place in the town of Fox Creek. These are clean Western Historical tales and do interconnect.
Alice Cordell is a caregiver—and trained nurse. After the death of her father, she attended nursing school, where she did well, but she didn’t receive a placement. Nurse Harwell was concerned about Alice’s limp from an accident when she was a child. Alice will show her an advertisement she found in the paper—could this be the answer.
“Wanted: Woman to fill role of caretaker and nurse for busy doctor. No one under the age of twenty-five need apply.”
“This may be the answer. You spent years caring for your father, and you are more than qualified as a caregiver. You could help a doctor and care for the man’s home if you answer this.” –Nurse Harwell
Doctor Niall Mackenzie has left Fox Creek after a false accusation from one of the local young women is made. His father, Dr. Angus Mackenzie felt he needed to go and practice elsewhere. But his father has written to him asking him to come see him, something he needs to tell him face to face. What a shock to arrive the day after his father dies. Niall refuses to be a doctor to this town who has turned on him. Then to have a young woman show up at the home and practice and claim she was hired by his father to be a caretaker and nurse.
The story is a mystery, and suspense, with secrets, lies, and danger. Against his better judgment, Niall will agree to allow Alice to stay and cook and care for the home for him. He does not need a nurse, since he has no plans to tend to patients. When Alice goes into Fox Creek to pick up supplies, she experiences strange behavior from the people. The men are rude, and the women are gossiping—loudly. When the Reverend and his gossiping wife stop by the Mackenzie residence, he learns that his father had a Will, which the Reverend helped with, and it had two stipulations—he had to practice medicine here for two years and he needs to take a wife. Before Alice knows it, she is to become the wife.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I liked Alice and slowly learned to like Niall. He has every right to be resentful of the people who had no problem believing a lie, even after the birth of the child indicated as to the likely father. The marriage between Alice and Niall is of convenience but turns to love. The town is faced with more than one death that eventually will be solved. While it shocks and saddens many—the truth is eventually revealed and healing begins.
July 15, 2025
***Alice Heals the Doctor*** by Marisa Masterson is a delightful gem that you absolutely cannot miss! This charming story combines sweetness with an intriguing mystery, keeping you engaged from start to finish.
Meet Alice, a determined nurse with a noticeable limp who defies odds in her pursuit of a job. Her resilience is inspiring, and you can't help but root for her as she navigates the challenges of her condition. Then there's the enigmatic young doctor who returns to the town unwillingly. His journey back is fraught with tension, and you can't help but be curious about his motives—especially when you discover the complexity of his relationship with his father, the town's beloved doctor.
The chemistry between Alice and the doctor adds a layer of depth to the narrative, making their interactions feel both genuine and compelling. The mix of personal struggle and budding romance creates an emotionally rich experience that resonates long after you turn the last page.
While the story may be on the shorter side, this makes it a perfect quick read that you can easily finish in one sitting. Trust me, you'll find yourself longing for more as you immerse yourself in the characters' world. Don't hesitate—pick up this enchanting tale and let Alice's journey captivate your heart!
Meet Alice, a determined nurse with a noticeable limp who defies odds in her pursuit of a job. Her resilience is inspiring, and you can't help but root for her as she navigates the challenges of her condition. Then there's the enigmatic young doctor who returns to the town unwillingly. His journey back is fraught with tension, and you can't help but be curious about his motives—especially when you discover the complexity of his relationship with his father, the town's beloved doctor.
The chemistry between Alice and the doctor adds a layer of depth to the narrative, making their interactions feel both genuine and compelling. The mix of personal struggle and budding romance creates an emotionally rich experience that resonates long after you turn the last page.
While the story may be on the shorter side, this makes it a perfect quick read that you can easily finish in one sitting. Trust me, you'll find yourself longing for more as you immerse yourself in the characters' world. Don't hesitate—pick up this enchanting tale and let Alice's journey captivate your heart!
September 20, 2025
Alice Heals the Doctor is Book one of the Uncertain Sweethearts series - set in Fox Creek, Kansas. A page turning story with relatable characters (nurse Alice, doctor Niall, Reverend Potter, the towns people), twist and turn plot twists and believable resolution.
Due to a limp, Alice Cordell is a caregiver and trained nurse, after the death of her father, didn’t receive a placement. Nurse Harwell shows her an advertisement she found in the paper— Wanted: Woman to fill role of caretaker and nurse for busy doctor. No one under the age of twenty-five need apply. Will a marriage of convenience be the chance the disabled nurse Alice and grumpy doctor Niall need?
While Alice Heals the Doctor can be read as a standalone, this avid reader is looking forward to the rest of the series. Book 2 Hazel Finds a Hero.
Due to a limp, Alice Cordell is a caregiver and trained nurse, after the death of her father, didn’t receive a placement. Nurse Harwell shows her an advertisement she found in the paper— Wanted: Woman to fill role of caretaker and nurse for busy doctor. No one under the age of twenty-five need apply. Will a marriage of convenience be the chance the disabled nurse Alice and grumpy doctor Niall need?
While Alice Heals the Doctor can be read as a standalone, this avid reader is looking forward to the rest of the series. Book 2 Hazel Finds a Hero.
October 19, 2023
This was a very sweet, nice story about a Nurse, Alice Cordell, who has a limp and has been shunned for it, which leaves her with low self-esteem. Niall MacKenzie is a doctor whose father has asked him to come back home to Fox Creek, Wisconsin. Once he arrives back home, he’s forced into becoming their doctor and Alice is there to be his Nurse.
I enjoyed this story. Both Alice and Niall both have pasts that haunt them and make them bitter towards others. But together they can help each other and maybe make a life together if things in Niall’s past can be put to rest. You will enjoy it.
I enjoyed this story. Both Alice and Niall both have pasts that haunt them and make them bitter towards others. But together they can help each other and maybe make a life together if things in Niall’s past can be put to rest. You will enjoy it.
June 5, 2024
I enjoyed this book
I really love Marisa Mastersons books. She is a very talented author. You really feel part of the community and everything the people in the book are going through. Alice Heals The Doctor is a perfect example of don’t believe first impressions. A person could be having a bad day or could be going thru something awful that makes them that way. Nial came off very rude and if Alice had let that upset her forcing her to change her mind about staying her happy ever after would have never happened. This book had a really good mystery that was solved at the end of the book. I recommend it.
I really love Marisa Mastersons books. She is a very talented author. You really feel part of the community and everything the people in the book are going through. Alice Heals The Doctor is a perfect example of don’t believe first impressions. A person could be having a bad day or could be going thru something awful that makes them that way. Nial came off very rude and if Alice had let that upset her forcing her to change her mind about staying her happy ever after would have never happened. This book had a really good mystery that was solved at the end of the book. I recommend it.
November 17, 2024
Christian Historical Romance
I believe some things are changed, or at least I don't remember all the details, but I read this book Aug of 2021 when it was titled A Nurse for Niall. I kept thinking, this is so familiar, as I was reading it, and sure enough it's the same basic story.
Turns out, if I had read the description I would have learned this in advance. There are some changes and as I'm 60% finished, I will continue reading it, but here's my original review:
Definitely some twists and turns in this story! From the beginning, things don't happen as expected for Alice, but God is in control even still!
I believe some things are changed, or at least I don't remember all the details, but I read this book Aug of 2021 when it was titled A Nurse for Niall. I kept thinking, this is so familiar, as I was reading it, and sure enough it's the same basic story.
Turns out, if I had read the description I would have learned this in advance. There are some changes and as I'm 60% finished, I will continue reading it, but here's my original review:
Definitely some twists and turns in this story! From the beginning, things don't happen as expected for Alice, but God is in control even still!
February 22, 2025
Gossips don’t care about the truth, they only want to feel important to know something no one else does. This is the beginning of a new series and Marisa Masterson starts it off with a bang. A newly trained nurse with a limp, a doctor with a broken heart and spirit, a minister’s wife that excels in gossip, a ruined young lady with a baby and another one on the way, and lastly a former teacher with an open mind and a good heart, these all come together in this book to give us an excellent story. Oh, add in a budding romance, a mystery, and a measles outbreak to complete the tale. I really enjoyed this book.
December 6, 2025
z calm book
I wrote calm as this book did not have a lot of suspense or twists and turns . the way mrs. Doctor... Such z cut nickname healed both her husband and the town in z calm x straight forward mznner.. I was,glad to see how Null and Slice managed merge together XO quickly and seemlessly.I quite enjoyed this easy read and happily recommend it to eveyone! sincerely, Janet Lynn.
I wrote calm as this book did not have a lot of suspense or twists and turns . the way mrs. Doctor... Such z cut nickname healed both her husband and the town in z calm x straight forward mznner.. I was,glad to see how Null and Slice managed merge together XO quickly and seemlessly.I quite enjoyed this easy read and happily recommend it to eveyone! sincerely, Janet Lynn.
May 30, 2024
Marriage of Convenience, Sweet Romance.
Alice was a care giver, she nursed and cared for her father and then went to nursing school. Being a nurse was very important to Alice, but being a wife and mother was important to her also but she thought she would never find Love, but is it possible to have both?
Alice was a care giver, she nursed and cared for her father and then went to nursing school. Being a nurse was very important to Alice, but being a wife and mother was important to her also but she thought she would never find Love, but is it possible to have both?
August 4, 2024
Alice Heals the Doctor
This was an interesting story. Alice was crippled from an injury as a young child. She struggled with most daily chores. She did managed to complete a nursing course and was going to a job helping an older doctor. To her surprise, he sided before she could get there. Her adventure was just getting started, enjoy.
This was an interesting story. Alice was crippled from an injury as a young child. She struggled with most daily chores. She did managed to complete a nursing course and was going to a job helping an older doctor. To her surprise, he sided before she could get there. Her adventure was just getting started, enjoy.
January 18, 2024
Great book
I absolutely loved this book. It was full of many secrets. But most of all love. I recommend this book.
I absolutely loved this book. It was full of many secrets. But most of all love. I recommend this book.
March 10, 2024
great book
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
March 14, 2024
very nice
This was a very nice and sweet read. It is written by Marisa Masterson and written very well. I really enjoyed reading this book as it was very enjoyable.
This was a very nice and sweet read. It is written by Marisa Masterson and written very well. I really enjoyed reading this book as it was very enjoyable.
March 20, 2024
I enjoyed this very much!
April 30, 2024
Enjoyable
This story was very compelling and holds the interest from the beginning until the end
I look forward to seeing more of this author in the near future
This story was very compelling and holds the interest from the beginning until the end
I look forward to seeing more of this author in the near future
June 11, 2024
A very sweet, easy to read story. Just right for a quiet evening, getting to know a troubled couple with challenges. recommend.
January 4, 2025
Alice Heals the Doctor
A charming story with interesting characters and plot twists that are intriguing. A delight to read. You will not want to put it down
A charming story with interesting characters and plot twists that are intriguing. A delight to read. You will not want to put it down
September 16, 2025
sweet and short.
A nice read when you need a quick happy story. You don’t have to spend hours reading to get to happy.
A nice read when you need a quick happy story. You don’t have to spend hours reading to get to happy.
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