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Those Engaging Garretts #9
Two Doctors & a Baby
"Surprise… You're pregnant!"
Obstetrician Avery Wallace has uttered those words but never had them said to her…till now, just three weeks after her unexpected New Year's Eve with the hospital's "Dr. Romeo," Justin Garrett. But Avery's sworn off marriage, motherhood and men—especially doctors. And it isn't attraction she feels for the sexy ER doc…it's pregnancy hormones!
"Let's get married."
One night isn't enough for Justin, not when he's crushed on Avery for years. But a baby? Not in his plans. So no one's more surprised by his proposal…or more disappointed by her refusal. The hospital's buzzing but Justin doesn't care. He knows what to do—and he has little over eight months to do it: convince Avery to make him a husband before he becomes a daddy.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2016
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About the author
Brenda Harlen
391 books83 followersBrenda’s first love was reading.
According to her mother, she fell in love with books even before she could read and was always content when she had a book in her hands. It didn’t surprise anyone when she decided that she wanted to be a writer, but she was encouraged to pursue “a real job” first.
So she did—she became a lawyer. Two years of practicing law taught her a lot about the world—and reinforced her determination to become a writer. Because in fiction, she could promise a happy ending!
Thankfully, she had already met and married a wonderful man to inspire her fictional heroes. And when she was on maternity leave after the birth of their first son, he encouraged her to take a romance writing course at the local community college. It was while enrolled in this class that she completed her first (still unpublished) manuscript.
Three more manuscripts and another baby followed. And then, in June 2002, she finally got the call from Susan Litman—an editorial assistant and contest judge—offering to buy the manuscript she’d submitted to RWA’s Golden Heart® contest as “From This Moment.” This story was re-titled McIver’s Mission and released by Silhouette Intimate Moments in May 2003.
According to her mother, she fell in love with books even before she could read and was always content when she had a book in her hands. It didn’t surprise anyone when she decided that she wanted to be a writer, but she was encouraged to pursue “a real job” first.
So she did—she became a lawyer. Two years of practicing law taught her a lot about the world—and reinforced her determination to become a writer. Because in fiction, she could promise a happy ending!
Thankfully, she had already met and married a wonderful man to inspire her fictional heroes. And when she was on maternity leave after the birth of their first son, he encouraged her to take a romance writing course at the local community college. It was while enrolled in this class that she completed her first (still unpublished) manuscript.
Three more manuscripts and another baby followed. And then, in June 2002, she finally got the call from Susan Litman—an editorial assistant and contest judge—offering to buy the manuscript she’d submitted to RWA’s Golden Heart® contest as “From This Moment.” This story was re-titled McIver’s Mission and released by Silhouette Intimate Moments in May 2003.
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August 25, 2020
I liked it alright. It was a decent enough story, but the writing felt off at times. I believe this is my first by this author so I'm not sure if Avery was supposed to be stilted or if this was just the way the author writes dialogue. It was mostly Avery, but sometimes the dialogue from other characters was a little weird too, so who knows, it might just be her writing.
But there were some other things that felt off too. Like two doctors so caught up in the moment that BOTH of them forget to use a condom (one of the doctors is an OBGYN . . . . yeah).
And the conversation between Justin and his Dad. I LOVED that he told his dad off, but then that's it. There was no follow up and it felt like a loose end. His father should have apologized, or gotten angry and refused to apologize, or *something*. Instead it was just dropped.
I get that this is a series and maybe the big moment will come in another book, but in this one, with this son, it was left unfinished.
It was good enough that I'll look for other books by her, so that says something.
But there were some other things that felt off too. Like two doctors so caught up in the moment that BOTH of them forget to use a condom (one of the doctors is an OBGYN . . . . yeah).
And the conversation between Justin and his Dad. I LOVED that he told his dad off, but then that's it. There was no follow up and it felt like a loose end. His father should have apologized, or gotten angry and refused to apologize, or *something*. Instead it was just dropped.
I get that this is a series and maybe the big moment will come in another book, but in this one, with this son, it was left unfinished.
It was good enough that I'll look for other books by her, so that says something.
March 19, 2016
Another great book from Brenda Harlen! Avery and Justin work as Drs. in the same hospital and have been fighting an attraction for 3 years. Finally after working New Years Eve together they give into that attraction and a baby is the result. Avery doesn't trust Justin because he is known as Dr. Romeo at the hospital and she doesn't want to have a relationship with a dr. due to her childhood having two parents as drs. Justin warms to the idea of being a daddy and wants to marry Avery. She is stubborn but Justin does not give up. I love that he was somewhat of a player but there were really no women in the book that caused them any issues. I felt the issues they had were more in line with real life. Justin did some really sweet things for Avery making this story a romantic, sexy (they had great chemistry) fun read. Of course loved hearing about the past Garretts and meeting new characters. Mainly Avery's brother! This is a great series I would highly recommend!
March 26, 2016
The best thing about the Those Engaging Garretts series is that you can pick up anywhere and not feel lost. Each couple has their own story to tell and the rest is woven in subtly but efficiently.
Avery and Justin are well-developed characters right from the start. Harlen made it very easy to see how their simmering attraction could lead to a moment of wild abandon ... and a baby. The pacing of their relationship was perfect for their personalities.
The hospital setting reminded me of why I fell in love with Grey's Anatomy (McDreamy/Wall-Ice). Loved the gossip and the jealous nurse.
I love the contrast of their families' support. I got a huge kick from the epilogue - the most unique out of any book I've read.
There are so many Garretts and in-laws in this family that I look forward to meeting them all.
Avery and Justin are well-developed characters right from the start. Harlen made it very easy to see how their simmering attraction could lead to a moment of wild abandon ... and a baby. The pacing of their relationship was perfect for their personalities.
The hospital setting reminded me of why I fell in love with Grey's Anatomy (McDreamy/Wall-Ice). Loved the gossip and the jealous nurse.
I love the contrast of their families' support. I got a huge kick from the epilogue - the most unique out of any book I've read.
There are so many Garretts and in-laws in this family that I look forward to meeting them all.
April 1, 2016
Two Doctors & A Baby by Brenda Harlen a Those Engaging Garretts series. Dr. Justin Garrett has a reputation at the hospital, with the ladies. Come to find out some of the rumors the nurses were spreading about "Dr. Romeo" were not true. He has dated a few women but not all the nurses claim he did. Obstetrician Avery Wallace came to the hospital three years ago. She has a bad relationship in her past and her parents never spent time with her so he was not ready for a relationship. When she came three years ago she was attracted to Dr. Justin Garrett, as he was to her, but she wouldn't have anything to do with him. On New Years Even Justin and Avery both worked late. They couldn't hide their attraction to each other. They had sex in the storage closet, which Avery ended up being pregnant. Things go on between them as they end up getting together. A good read.
April 1, 2016
Justin and Avery work in a hospital together. He is an ER doctor and she is a OB doctor. They work well together perfessionally. Justin would like it to be more but Avery is aware of the hospital's rumor mill that Justin is a love em and leave kind of guy. Justin gets stuck working on New Years eve and Avery gets called in on a labor and delivery call. She end ups staying and helping out in the ER after. Things get interesting when She kisses Justin as New Years Day arrives. He takes things into his own hands and drags her into a closet where they hook up Grey's Anatomy style ;).
A baby results from their liaison on New Years. Avery has some issue to work thru and Justin has to prove to Avery he is not the guy the in those hospital rumors.
A cute story for your reading pleasure.
A baby results from their liaison on New Years. Avery has some issue to work thru and Justin has to prove to Avery he is not the guy the in those hospital rumors.
A cute story for your reading pleasure.
September 26, 2016
Justin Garrett and Avery Wallace had a fling in supply closet, because she didn't believe in marriage after her fiancée left her and go married, and she had a rules about dating doctors, but when she found out she was pregnant, they fell in love with each other and realize that love is a chance you got to take or you miss out on the missed opportunity of never knowing what out there.
April 16, 2016
Actually like this story. It wasn't too cute, but didn't try to hard to make me like or dislike the characters. However, I must say I wanted to punch Avery's mother. Love the ending so much I would like Ms. Harlen to write a sequel.
April 24, 2016
A sweet, lovely stoy
October 30, 2016
4.5 Stars
May 26, 2019
I loved ❤ this book's storyline. The dialogue in this story made me laugh 😂. I loved ❤ the hot & steamy scenes. I loved ❤ Justin's character. Avery's character was okay. Avery got on my nerves in this story. I loved ❤ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Harlen.
November 1, 2024
Another engaging story.
October 3, 2022
Too predictable.
March 15, 2016
Two doctors who've been attracted to each other for three years finally give into their feelings at New Year's. Neither is looking for a relationship, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Avery doesn't really understand family dynamics and Justin is willing to show her.
March 29, 2016
I want a Garrett.
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March 28, 2017
***2.5-3.0 Stars***
This was a fair read but I had a lot of struggles throughout. I loved the hero, Justin. He and the heroine had been drawn to each other for 3.5 years and she avoided him at all costs because he had a playboy reputation. I wish our heroine, Avery, would have been a lovable character. Instead she turned into the most annoying female I have ever read about and that's saying a lot since I read approx 250-300 books per year.
As you travel through this story you already know Avery's age and credentials. You learn quickly that she had very lousy parents that completely ignored her and Ryder, her brother. She suffers from a lot of psychological and emotional damage as well as abandonment issues because she was born to two parents who only married because of a pregnancy and were set on their careers. They never wanted their children, never loved them or took the time to get to know them. Avery was stuck on rewind and her thoughts and self talk were so redundant that I almost gave up on the story a good dozen times. If you had not been aware of her age and just gone by her lack of maturity and the way she carried on you would have expected her to be an immature sixteen to eighteen year old girl.
I have had an issue with this type of story for years now, a story in which one of the characters, usually the female MC, where the repetition of thoughts and feelings are out of control.
The HEA was good and I enjoyed the last eleven pages but that was about it.
This was a fair read but I had a lot of struggles throughout. I loved the hero, Justin. He and the heroine had been drawn to each other for 3.5 years and she avoided him at all costs because he had a playboy reputation. I wish our heroine, Avery, would have been a lovable character. Instead she turned into the most annoying female I have ever read about and that's saying a lot since I read approx 250-300 books per year.
As you travel through this story you already know Avery's age and credentials. You learn quickly that she had very lousy parents that completely ignored her and Ryder, her brother. She suffers from a lot of psychological and emotional damage as well as abandonment issues because she was born to two parents who only married because of a pregnancy and were set on their careers. They never wanted their children, never loved them or took the time to get to know them. Avery was stuck on rewind and her thoughts and self talk were so redundant that I almost gave up on the story a good dozen times. If you had not been aware of her age and just gone by her lack of maturity and the way she carried on you would have expected her to be an immature sixteen to eighteen year old girl.
I have had an issue with this type of story for years now, a story in which one of the characters, usually the female MC, where the repetition of thoughts and feelings are out of control.
The HEA was good and I enjoyed the last eleven pages but that was about it.
May 2, 2017
It's interesting when you're asked to review a book that is apparently number 9 in a long series. However, there is no need to read the previous eight books because they can act as a stand alone except the reader is left knowing that there is some kind of history with this one particularly large family.
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