New York Doc, Thailand Proposal

by Dianne Drake

Worlds apart...But reunited by love!Surgeons Layla and Arlo once shared a connection like no other, but they’re total Layla’s heart belongs to New York, while Arlo won’t ever work in a big city hospital. Only when Arlo’s remote practice needs her help, Layla finds herself heading out to Thailand! Working side-by-side, Layla begins to see jungle life through Arlo’s eyes… Is a proposal in paradise enough to give life together a second chance?“Overall, Ms. Drake has delivered a wonderful and very heartfelt read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was just as strong in the present as it was in the past; the romance was delightful and special because these two are meant to be….”— Harlequin Junkie on Second Chance with Her Army Doc“The way this story started drew me in immediately…the characters progressed brilliantly and had me really enjoying their journey to happy ever after….”— Harlequin Junkie on Bachelor Doc, Unexpected Dad

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2019

About the author

Dianne, a relative newcomer to romance fiction, is best known for her nonfiction work under the name JJ Despain. She has written seven nonfiction books, and her magazine articles have appeared in Country Living, Oxygen, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, Better Homes & Gardens, Parenting, Teen, Seventeen, and Writer's Digest. In addition to her writing, Dianne teaches a dozen writing workshops every year and also teaches a writing and publishing course at a state university.

Dianne's formal educational background is in classical music and nursing, with college degrees in both. She was a former symphonic bass player in her first career go-round, then a critical care nurse/anesthetist in her second. An injury caused a permanent disability, forcing Dianne to retire from nursing. As a consumer nonfiction writer today, one of her specialty areas is health.

Dianne's hobby and passion is antiques; she collects antique European oil lamps, vintage American kitchen utensils, and brooches from everywhere, circa 1600 – 1900. Her book, Everyday Antiques (Storey), was a Doubleday Book Club Antiques Roadshow alternate feature. Besides her passion for antiques, Dianne has a passion for animals — all six of hers are rescued from animal shelters.

Dianne is married to Joel, and their daughter Jennifer is a college student. In 2000, Dianne was the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery & Suspense.

Dianne loves to hear from readers, so please feel free to write to her at P.O. Box 51343, Indianapolis, IN 46251-0343 or email her at DianneLynDrake@aol.com.