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200 Harley Street #1
Surgeon in a Tux
Mills & Boon Medical series brings you pulse-racing medical dramas...
Renowned plastic surgeon Leo Hunter sacrificed everything to restore the Hunter Clinic to its former glory. Now this legendary playboy always has a glamorous woman on his arm. So why is he drawn to his prim new head nurse, Lizzie Birch? She’s the first woman in a long time that is resistant to Leo’s charms. It might break all his rules, but Leo can’t resist the challenge of unbuttoning the intriguing Lizzie!
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2014
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About the author
Carol Marinelli
1,350 books449 followersCarol Marinelli was born in England to Scottish parents, then emigrated to Australia, where there are loads of Scottish and English people who did exactly the same, so she’s very at home there.
She lives in the outer suburbs of Melbourne—pretty much in her car, driving her three children to their various commitments.
Carol writes for the Harlequin Presents and Medical lines and she also writes contemporary women's fiction (with a dark twist).
When she's not writing she's reading, when she's not reading she's writing.
She lives in the outer suburbs of Melbourne—pretty much in her car, driving her three children to their various commitments.
Carol writes for the Harlequin Presents and Medical lines and she also writes contemporary women's fiction (with a dark twist).
When she's not writing she's reading, when she's not reading she's writing.
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June 4, 2018
Lizzie Birch has been given the opportunity of a lifetime after helping Ethan Hunter recuperate after his war accident, he put in a good word for her at his family's hospital situated at 200 Harley Street. Leo Hunter took over the family business and has now got a great reputation as a cosmetic surgeon but also as a playboy who goes through woman faster than his prescription pad. Lizzie arrives after being hired on the spot as Head Nurse. Her first impression of Leo does nothing but reassure her of his playboy status as standing in his office is his current fling in her red lacy underwear. As the book goes on, Leo starts to realize that Lizzie isn't like the girls he normally falls for and he is starting to think he might have a chance at a proper relationship. What will happen though when Lizzie isn't the type to roll over and jump every time Leo asks and he discovers that she will always put her family first? Can he live with that? Is Lizzie the chosen one to reform Playboy Leo Hunter as this time if he wants her, he is going to have to up his ante and show her that he is in this for the long run. 200 Harley Street: Surgeon in a Tux was a fast read and definitely a straight-hitting romance that you expect from a Mills and Boon Harlequin.
March 12, 2015
Nice easy romantic read.
This is what I think of as the perfect 3 star book, it's a nice easy romantic read with likeable characters.
Lizzie is just starting her new job as head nurse at the exclusive Hunter Clinic on Harley Street, while she knows Ethan Hunter, that's the recommendation that secured her the job, she's never met his older brother Leo Hunter although his reputation precedes him, he's reportedly a brilliant surgeon but also a legendary playboy.
Lizzie's first meeting with Leo doesn't go as either of them expected and it just confirms what she suspected all along, they're complete opposites, she's thoughtful and considerate and spends a vast amount of her free time, and money looking after her parents whereas it appears Leo Hunter just looks after himself, but then they start working together and both of them start to see the other in a different light.
This is a nice entertaining if predictable read.
November 30, 2020
I have yet to read a book by Carol Marinelli that I have not enjoyed, so although I'm not particularly a great fan of medical romances, I read this one and just loved it. Leo is the head of the Harley Street clinic, a brilliant surgeon and a fervent playboy; and Lizzie his new head nurse with family responsibilities to her ageing parents. They should not make a natural couple but they do. I loved this one. easy flowing prose, great dialogue, and some fabulous characters who really engaged one's interest. A perfectly relaxing and romantic read in the current climate. 4 stars.
February 5, 2018
A sweet book.
I loved Lizzie’s dedication to her parents. For anyone who has had a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, they will understand the sacrifices that Lizzie made. How could you not?
I’m not really into medical romance but I like Carole Marinelli’s books so I read it. I enjoyed it. I may not continue the series, but I am glad I read this one.
I loved Lizzie’s dedication to her parents. For anyone who has had a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, they will understand the sacrifices that Lizzie made. How could you not?
I’m not really into medical romance but I like Carole Marinelli’s books so I read it. I enjoyed it. I may not continue the series, but I am glad I read this one.
April 3, 2016
I got this Mills & Boon medical romance free on Kindle and just loved reading it. I've got to say, I'm not normally a medical romance fan (I prefer your bog standard modern romances - mainly the Penny Jordan ones) but I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and thought I'd give it a go.
The problem I find with the medical romances is that (a) hospitals just aren't that much of a turn-on - who could possibly find them romantic? In fact, is there anywhere less romantic, between the enema going on in cubicle four and the man being noisily sick just down the corridor? (b) surely there's an ethical issue lurking in these texts - should the doctors and nurses not be spending more time looking after the patients and less canoodling in the staff room? Plus, how have they got the energy to canoodle - aren't all doctors and nurses hideously overworked and too exhausted for that kind of thing? And (c) I'm not a scientist and very rarely understand anything scientists tell me - I know nothing about medical complaints and could easily find myself being bamboozled by all those fancy medical terms and long names for illnesses. Fortunately, the author of this book either knows how to explain medical terms really well, or knows less than I do and just made up a few scenarios in a hospital which sounded vaguely convincing, because this was remarkably approachable as a science-based, romance story.
And it turns out you don't need long words and scientific terminology to make an intelligent romance - and this IS an intelligent romance - with the author even finding time within her novel to mock the romantic conventions she is working within. The story concerns plastic surgeon Leo (surgeon by day/playboy and womaniser by night) and how he falls for home-loving, loyal Lizzie (head nurse at his plastic surgery gaff - although there's very little time for plastic surgery folks, too many glamourous balls and romantic situations to get into - you'll have to book for next month, sorry). He does the romance bit so well but can't ever seem to commit. Consider the following: "He looked at the roses, taunting him because romance was the only part he could do. The compromise, the rows, he did not." (Loc. 2057). And, of course, Mills & Boons novels are ALL about the romance (the action stops as soon as the hero and heroine achieve their wedding/romantic resolution) and so these novels themselves never talk about the compromise, and the rows that most married couples will inevitably encounter, if the story was to be continued. It's a wonderful piece of "baring the device" on the part of the author. I loved it.
It's not perfect - there are grammatical errors in here and the author doesn't write as well as Penny Jordan (that's a lot to ask of any author though). Some of her sentences are written a bit colloquially and it all seems a bit less polished than normal, but I do think that there's a lot going on in this romance and it's definitely worth reading.
The problem I find with the medical romances is that (a) hospitals just aren't that much of a turn-on - who could possibly find them romantic? In fact, is there anywhere less romantic, between the enema going on in cubicle four and the man being noisily sick just down the corridor? (b) surely there's an ethical issue lurking in these texts - should the doctors and nurses not be spending more time looking after the patients and less canoodling in the staff room? Plus, how have they got the energy to canoodle - aren't all doctors and nurses hideously overworked and too exhausted for that kind of thing? And (c) I'm not a scientist and very rarely understand anything scientists tell me - I know nothing about medical complaints and could easily find myself being bamboozled by all those fancy medical terms and long names for illnesses. Fortunately, the author of this book either knows how to explain medical terms really well, or knows less than I do and just made up a few scenarios in a hospital which sounded vaguely convincing, because this was remarkably approachable as a science-based, romance story.
And it turns out you don't need long words and scientific terminology to make an intelligent romance - and this IS an intelligent romance - with the author even finding time within her novel to mock the romantic conventions she is working within. The story concerns plastic surgeon Leo (surgeon by day/playboy and womaniser by night) and how he falls for home-loving, loyal Lizzie (head nurse at his plastic surgery gaff - although there's very little time for plastic surgery folks, too many glamourous balls and romantic situations to get into - you'll have to book for next month, sorry). He does the romance bit so well but can't ever seem to commit. Consider the following: "He looked at the roses, taunting him because romance was the only part he could do. The compromise, the rows, he did not." (Loc. 2057). And, of course, Mills & Boons novels are ALL about the romance (the action stops as soon as the hero and heroine achieve their wedding/romantic resolution) and so these novels themselves never talk about the compromise, and the rows that most married couples will inevitably encounter, if the story was to be continued. It's a wonderful piece of "baring the device" on the part of the author. I loved it.
It's not perfect - there are grammatical errors in here and the author doesn't write as well as Penny Jordan (that's a lot to ask of any author though). Some of her sentences are written a bit colloquially and it all seems a bit less polished than normal, but I do think that there's a lot going on in this romance and it's definitely worth reading.
May 22, 2019
Ok another nice large print book..this one has to do with the famous Dr Leo Hunter who owns and runs the 200 Harley Street Clinic for wealthy patients of plastic surgery..he and his younger brother Ethan (who works the charity side of things) hire a new head nurse Lizzie Birch whom Ethan knows prior to her being hired there..Leo is a charmer who dates alot of women and finds himself in a perdicument cause he falls for Lizzie whom is trying to not fall for his charms..good story nice amount of romance..all I can think of for now if u like romance and medical stuff u will like it
September 13, 2018
This one was actually pretty good - a lot of details of the operations of the hospital, and a relatively stress-free romance between a playboy coming to realize that he shouldn't be so afraid of commitment, and a responsible woman who's coming to realize that maybe she doesn't need to be quite so responsible.
May 6, 2014
200 Harley Street: Surgeon in a Tux is by Carol Martinelli.
Leo Hunter has given everything he possibly can to rebuild the reputation of the Hunter name and Hunter Clinic. As a plastic surgeon, he also sees patients while he is managing the clinic. His younger brother, Ethan, has come on board to help with fundraising. Ethan is still recovering from wounds he received from his time in the military and having been in the hospital and physical therapy for a long time. Leo and Ethan are completely different brothers who are at odds with each other. Leo and Ethan both wanted the same girl but Ethan won her and they are still at odds over that. Leo is also very upset that Ethan joined the military. Problems over how Leo handled their father while they were growing up is also in contention. Leo is a playboy surgeon who goes from woman to woman. Ethan spends his free time helping those injured in war and civilian casualties. The two things they have in common is both are doctors and neither brother is headed for a commitment and make it clear to any woman interested.
Lizzie Birch is a nurse who helped Ethan while he was recovering. She would treat his wounds and talk to him until finally he talked back. He gives her all the credit for his recovery. He sees her as a little sister who needs protection. However, knowing she is helping pay for her parents’ nursing home, he tells his brother to give her a job as Head Nurse at Hunter Clinic. She is well qualified for the position so Leo gives her the job.
What none of them ever considered was the attraction between Leo and Lizzie. Ethan is concerned that Lizzie will get hurt. Leo realizes Lizzie isn’t a short term romance type person but a long term person. He doesn’t want a commitment but can’t seem to resist Lizzie. How will this turn out?
Leo Hunter has given everything he possibly can to rebuild the reputation of the Hunter name and Hunter Clinic. As a plastic surgeon, he also sees patients while he is managing the clinic. His younger brother, Ethan, has come on board to help with fundraising. Ethan is still recovering from wounds he received from his time in the military and having been in the hospital and physical therapy for a long time. Leo and Ethan are completely different brothers who are at odds with each other. Leo and Ethan both wanted the same girl but Ethan won her and they are still at odds over that. Leo is also very upset that Ethan joined the military. Problems over how Leo handled their father while they were growing up is also in contention. Leo is a playboy surgeon who goes from woman to woman. Ethan spends his free time helping those injured in war and civilian casualties. The two things they have in common is both are doctors and neither brother is headed for a commitment and make it clear to any woman interested.
Lizzie Birch is a nurse who helped Ethan while he was recovering. She would treat his wounds and talk to him until finally he talked back. He gives her all the credit for his recovery. He sees her as a little sister who needs protection. However, knowing she is helping pay for her parents’ nursing home, he tells his brother to give her a job as Head Nurse at Hunter Clinic. She is well qualified for the position so Leo gives her the job.
What none of them ever considered was the attraction between Leo and Lizzie. Ethan is concerned that Lizzie will get hurt. Leo realizes Lizzie isn’t a short term romance type person but a long term person. He doesn’t want a commitment but can’t seem to resist Lizzie. How will this turn out?
June 5, 2016
Nearly did not finish this because it just seemed like a long love affair with superficial rich plastic surgery obsessed people. It was so annoying and a little preachy as if the writer was told to let us see a different side. Please. However the romance story was brilliant which is why I'm giving it full stars.
Carol Marinelli is a brilliant writer but she had the burden of starting this series so in introducing a lot of the characters and the premise for the cosmetic surgery theme, her own romance story took a back step until the last few chapters. It's beyond me how Harlequin expect even the most talented writers to set up a series and deliver a story within 50k words and not lose balance.
I only finished it because it was on my phone and my commute read otherwise... Moving on what I advise to get the great story if you attention starts to wane, is to read chapter 1 to 3 - to get a good background, then skip to chapter 11. Really. Why? Well a lot of it is just fluff about how good a plastic surgeon is he, over privileged and self -entitled celebrities sneaking in and out of his clinic - some chick for her wedding because the public expect her to look good, some old lady (ala the late Joan Rivers) who nearly dies - just fluff which at times gets too much to stomach why they are having all this surgery.
However the romance between Lizzie and Leo is smothering hot, I liked the way it developed and the ending had me in tears. Well nearly, but I couldn't because I was on the train. So well recommended but don't hesitate to flick past the boring bits. Key names and bits to avoid Marianna (Boring), and Francesca (old enough to better) - even though she plays a pivotal part - you can skip those bits too.
Carol Marinelli is a brilliant writer but she had the burden of starting this series so in introducing a lot of the characters and the premise for the cosmetic surgery theme, her own romance story took a back step until the last few chapters. It's beyond me how Harlequin expect even the most talented writers to set up a series and deliver a story within 50k words and not lose balance.
I only finished it because it was on my phone and my commute read otherwise... Moving on what I advise to get the great story if you attention starts to wane, is to read chapter 1 to 3 - to get a good background, then skip to chapter 11. Really. Why? Well a lot of it is just fluff about how good a plastic surgeon is he, over privileged and self -entitled celebrities sneaking in and out of his clinic - some chick for her wedding because the public expect her to look good, some old lady (ala the late Joan Rivers) who nearly dies - just fluff which at times gets too much to stomach why they are having all this surgery.
However the romance between Lizzie and Leo is smothering hot, I liked the way it developed and the ending had me in tears. Well nearly, but I couldn't because I was on the train. So well recommended but don't hesitate to flick past the boring bits. Key names and bits to avoid Marianna (Boring), and Francesca (old enough to better) - even though she plays a pivotal part - you can skip those bits too.
April 1, 2014
3 STARS
A short novel that takes place in a medical clinic. Lizzie Birch has been hired to run the clinic. She has not really been interviewed for the position. It comes with lots of benefits. Lots of sex scenes that I skipped over. The medical patients are interesting part of the story. Lots of drama, starting with Lizzie's first day of work.
Lizzie is nurse. Both of her parents are in a care center. Most days her mom does not know who she is. Her father does not want to leave the care center even for a short walk. Lizzie is paying for their care. I like Lizzie.
Leo Hunter is a famous plastic surgeon who runs the clinic. He is also a playboy. He does not want to ever get married. He plans to always stop a relationship before the fights begin. He cares for and pampers his patients. He is good looking and full of pride.
Ethan Hunter I want to know more about him. Lizzie was his nurse after he came home from the war and helped him a lot. He got her the job with Leo.
A good short story if you want to escape into a book.
I was given this ebook to read for purpose of giving it an honest review by Netgalley and Harlequin.
A short novel that takes place in a medical clinic. Lizzie Birch has been hired to run the clinic. She has not really been interviewed for the position. It comes with lots of benefits. Lots of sex scenes that I skipped over. The medical patients are interesting part of the story. Lots of drama, starting with Lizzie's first day of work.
Lizzie is nurse. Both of her parents are in a care center. Most days her mom does not know who she is. Her father does not want to leave the care center even for a short walk. Lizzie is paying for their care. I like Lizzie.
Leo Hunter is a famous plastic surgeon who runs the clinic. He is also a playboy. He does not want to ever get married. He plans to always stop a relationship before the fights begin. He cares for and pampers his patients. He is good looking and full of pride.
Ethan Hunter I want to know more about him. Lizzie was his nurse after he came home from the war and helped him a lot. He got her the job with Leo.
A good short story if you want to escape into a book.
I was given this ebook to read for purpose of giving it an honest review by Netgalley and Harlequin.
August 5, 2014
I enjoy Carol Marinelli. Her books are often intense, but this was quite a slow build which was nice. Leo was an interesting character. The writers job is to change my mind when I dislike a hero. I expect this to happen. The stronger that feeling toward the hero in the beginning, the more opportunities exist for the writer to flip things over. What is harder to do is change my thinking when I feel ambivalent toward a hero - like I did at first with Leo. It requires much more subtlety. So it was a job well done by CM when I reached the end and felt a strong positive connection to him. Yep, I really liked the guy. I was charmed by the charmer just as the writer intended me to be.
Something else I find with CM's books - she can have me reading and enjoying scenes that I wouldn't even consider reading in most other books.Why is that? Clever writing I guess.
There were some delightful descriptions and humorous dialog.
Anyway - this was a good start to the series, it introduced a whole bunch of people and I find myself wanting to know their stories. So it did its job and did it well.
Something else I find with CM's books - she can have me reading and enjoying scenes that I wouldn't even consider reading in most other books.Why is that? Clever writing I guess.
There were some delightful descriptions and humorous dialog.
Anyway - this was a good start to the series, it introduced a whole bunch of people and I find myself wanting to know their stories. So it did its job and did it well.
September 4, 2014
ISBN 978-0-263-90757-5
I won the four(2-in-1)paperback book series from Lynne Marshall giveaway. Thank you so much.
I felt that the story spent more time on the playboy romance than the medical aspect of the story. I didn't feel any real emotion or caring that should have pulled me into the story. Leo Hunter, excellent plastic surgeon, did care about his brother Ethan, patients, and staff is very evident. It is, what it is......Just my opinion.
I won the four(2-in-1)paperback book series from Lynne Marshall giveaway. Thank you so much.
I felt that the story spent more time on the playboy romance than the medical aspect of the story. I didn't feel any real emotion or caring that should have pulled me into the story. Leo Hunter, excellent plastic surgeon, did care about his brother Ethan, patients, and staff is very evident. It is, what it is......Just my opinion.
November 3, 2015
I read this as part of a reading challenge and did not have high hopes. It is an out and out love story and I couldn't put it down. I only gave it 3 stars as the story was very obvious and did not have any twists and turns. It being a Mills and Boon you knew they would get together at the end. All in all a pleasant surprise.
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July 4, 2015
Fab! Really enjoyed it :-)
September 18, 2015
Lovely
True love never comes easy in a mills and boon book and this one is no different, I loved the medical story was based in a surgery instead of the usual hospital,
True love never comes easy in a mills and boon book and this one is no different, I loved the medical story was based in a surgery instead of the usual hospital,
April 19, 2015
wow!! A great book!! wish it was a bit longer the ending was a bit rushed
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