Letting go of his past… …to embrace their future! In this Hope Children’s Hospital story, pediatrician Dr. Finn Morgan keeps himself fiercely private–after losing his leg in Afghanistan, he pushed everyone away. So his unexpected attraction to colleague, physiotherapist Naomi Collins, infuriates him! Something in her stunning eyes tells him she’s a survivor too. Christmas is a time for … Christmas is a time for healing, maybe they’ll both find what they’ve both been looking for–in each other’s arms…
Hope Children’s Hospital miniseries
Book 1 — Their Newborn Baby Gift by Alison Roberts
Book 2 — One Night, One Unexpected Miracle by Caroline Anderson
Book 3 — The Army Doc’s Christmas Angel by Annie O’Neil
Book 4 — The Billionaire’s Christmas Wish by Tina Beckett
“Both the main characters were fascinating and I loved their back stories, as they’re so different, and yet, they’re so great together.” Harlequin Junkie on One Night with Dr Nikolaides
“Annie O’Neil is a master of her craft when it comes to feeling what her characters feel and the whole mix together is what made me adore this story.” Goodreads on Reunited with Her Parisian Surgeon
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In the spirit of Christmas it is my personal mission to read as many holiday books as I possibly can before the season is over. Which is why I requested this book off of NetGalley. Finn and Naomi work together in HOPE Children’s Hospital. Finn is rough, broody but given his history you can’t blame him at all. Finn was in the army and got hurt in action and lives a life of solitude. Naomi is battling issues of her own but chooses to be happy and to help people which is why she choose the medical field. The author did a good job with the build up between Finn and Naomi. We got to see the real them and see each other let their walls down. I liked the couple and their banter but I needed more as the story progressed. I felt towards the end of the story things were rushed. I wanted to see the couple embark on their new chapter together as a couple. They both have painful pasts and are finally letting their guards down and I wanted to be there for the good times as well. This was my first time reading this author I did like the writing and the story kept my attention. Even though this is the third book in a series, I was not confused or lost while reading. I will definitely be checking out the other books in this series as well. I haven’t really read too many medical romances even though I work in the medical field and it was a nice change of pace.
Good story about two people, hurting from traumatic pasts, who are brought together by their desire to help a little boy. Finn is a surgeon who lost his leg in Afghanistan. While recovering, he was so determined to do it himself that he pushed away everyone who cared about him. He didn’t want sympathy or pity, just to be left alone. That attitude has continued, as his reputation around the hospital is respect for his work but that he doesn’t get close to anyone. Naomi is a physiotherapist who is known for her cheerful attitude and excellent results with her patients. But she is haunted by her past which makes it difficult for her to get close to anyone.
Finn and Naomi were tagged to work together to help a young boy who was the victim of violence in his home country in Africa. As the boy’s surgeon and an amputee himself, Finn felt that he was in an excellent place to help Adao face the changes in his life. Naomi was the physical therapist who would help him adjust, but having come from a similar situation, she also connects with him on a deeper level. I loved the first encounter between Finn and Naomi. Sparks flew as they clashed over Adao’s needs. Those sparks also revealed an underlying attraction that surprised both of them. Finn isn’t happy about his attraction to Naomi. He has spent a long time burying his emotions and being around her stirs them up. Naomi doesn’t believe that she deserves to be happy.
I enjoyed the development of their relationship. It got off to a rocky start with Finn behaving like a jerk to Naomi. Something about her throws him off balance and he lashes out in response. When Naomi stumbled across Finn outside of the hospital, she saw a very different side of him. I loved the scene of him with the kids and how relaxed he was around them. Finn was also further drawn to Naomi, intrigued by the pain he saw in her eyes. I loved how being around her made him realize that he was ready to start living again. The more he got to know her, the deeper his feelings for her grew. Naomi also felt her feelings for Finn growing and changing, but she was afraid to give in to them. The trauma of her past left her believing that she didn’t deserve to be loved by anyone. I liked seeing Finn slowly break down her walls so that she would trust him with her story. His support of her gave her hope, but she was still wary. I liked how Finn also realized that he had to face his past before he could move on. His conversation with his ex-wife was eye-opening for him. I loved that he didn’t give up on Naomi and showed her what she meant to him. Naomi’s realization that he understood her and her fears gave her the courage to look forward instead of backward.
I loved the story of Adao and seeing his progress through the book. It was through him that bits and pieces of Finn and Naomi’s stories were revealed, as each of them related to what he experienced. I ached for the little boy being so far from home and missing his family. It was heartwarming to see how many people rallied around him and the effect it had. I especially loved seeing him with Doodle, the therapy dog.
The epilogue was a fantastic ending to the story. We got to see how Finn and Naomi’s relationship is progressing, with a very nice surprise for Naomi at the end of it. There was also a fantastic scene with Adao. I loved seeing him with his family and the difference in him from the beginning of the book. This was the first book of this series that I read, and I definitely want to go back a read the first two, as well as the next book (Theo’s story).
A hope for healing! An emotional venture into two lost souls who are instantly drawn to each other when they meet. He’s scarred and angry, she’s wounded temptation … together they can’t resist taking a chance on each other and healing the rifts life has left behind. A touching story!
Pediatrician Finn Morgan isn’t happy about this new-found attraction he’s feeling for his new colleague. He doesn’t want attention drawn to his on-going readjustments to losing a limb, but having her underfoot is sure to produce some.
Physiotherapist Naomi Collins has her own share of past happenings she’d love to be able to produce a different outcome for, but she’s determined to help their newest charge as she recognizes some of his fear and anxiety from her own childhood.
I enjoyed this, I have not read any of the other stories in this series. As a stand alone we got enough back story about the other couples. Finn and Naomi have had a rough go at it. Tragedy that tore them each apart. Can they help each other heal and learn to love?