The doctor can save her…and her sister…but first he needs a favor.When Dr. Reza Pavalti’s sister dies, he’s deterred to adopt her baby and be the best stand in father to his niece. But US politics are standing are in his way. Reza’s a permanent resident and his sister’s baby is a US citizen…which means his green card is giving him trouble with the adoption. His only hope? Find someone to marry …
His only hope? Find someone to marry him. Fast.
A fake wedding could risk his citizenship and his license to practice medicine, but it’s a risk he’s willing to take.
Patti Davies intended to pursue her music career when a car accident stole her parents’ lives, leaving her in charge of her little sister. When her sister becomes ill, taking the last bit of Patti’s savings to create a demo to be used on healthcare costs, any hope of a future of her own disappears…replaced with the fear of losing her sister forever.
In a twist of fate, Patti’s life crosses with Reza’s, and together they determine to team up to get what they both need. A fake marriage would provide Reza with the citizenship status needed to adopt his niece, and provide Patti’s little sister with medical coverage.
The only thing standing in their way? Difficulty navigating the cultural differences. But that’s okay. The marriage is only meant to be temporary…until they realize they’re both in over their heads.
With the law, and with their hearts.
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Allow a full morning or afternoon for this family-friendly tale about Patricia (Patti) Davies caring for sister Rose, age 6 whose parents died 6 months ago, and Dr. Reza Moradi from Iran, caring for his niece Sara, age 4, whose parents died 1 month ago. I had an ARC, bought the book anyway, and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
Breaking the Doctor, my 49th read from prolific author Victoria Pinder, a short, stand-alone romance. Another good read I went through in a matter of hours. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
I know that I will be entertained by any book by Victoria Pinder and Breaking the Doctor matched my expectations. Although this was a book about a quickie marriage, the storyline was full-bodied and packed with enough day-to-day details that it made the premise believable.
Due to the death of their parents, Patti is rearing her young sister on a shoe-string budget. When Rose becomes ill, Patti takes her to the hospital. Once admitted for pneumonia, Patti meets Reza Moradi, a hospital pediatrician who is assigned to Rose’s case. Both Patti and Reza find they have some things in common. Due to an accident, Reza is trying to adopt his niece, who lost her parents suddenly. As Reza and Patti interact, they find that marriage could help both of them achieve their goals.
Reza is Iranian and Patti is American. Victoria Pinder has written a beautiful love story based on the cultural differences between them as well as introducing the reader to a more accurate depiction of the Mid-Eastern people. I love how the author wove this issue into a sweet romance.
I received a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This was the first book that I have read by Victoria Pinder. I had good and bad reactions to it. The part that I enjoyed is the storyline and the information. Not only is it a sweet love story of a chance meeting, but it mixes two cultures. It was very insightful and I learned a lot of things about the Persian culture. It’s hard meshing two cultures or differences no matter what. The problem I have is that the storyline indicates that Patti and Reza are to be a couple, however, they accept each other’s ways of life without an argument or compromise. I found this to be an unrealistic feature in the story. The other issue I have is that I wish there had been more of a lead-up and more detail to the meet-cute. I wanted to feel connected to these characters before they met each other so I could cheer them on. It just kind of jumped right into it. I guess having it done this way the characters and readers learned about each other in the same time frame. Last, I didn’t feel the love connection on Patti’s side. She just said she thought she was falling for him and bam fell for him. Where Reza talked about how great she was and her beauty. With him, I could feel a growing attraction. This is a very endearing story and I look forward to reading more by Ms. Pinder.
This was a good book that I enjoyed. An interesting read that highlighted cultural differences between American and Iranian citizens. Reza and Patti met when she took her young sister to the hospital and Reza was on pediatric emergency room duty. She was financially strapped with poor insurance and the custodian of her sister after both parents were killed. He only had a green card and that was proving to complicate the adoption of his orphaned niece. A fake marriage was the answer to both their problems. The book was well-written with plenty of drama and an engaging story. Fake becomes real and there are lots of twists to keep your interest. I read an arc and voluntarily chose to review.
Quite unique, a very good read…Previous reviewers have covered the story itself. What charmed me was the way the story unraveled revealing layer after layer & coming to understand & respect these complex main characters, both shouldered heavy burdens. Different ethnicity & religion was not a stumbling block & what was originally a marriage of convenience turned to so much more. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
This story has a variety of problems for the characters to solve and each one is unique.
The plot is varied with all the twists and turns, but this author knows how it’s done.
The story is so believable and the characters are so engaging.
This book is so refreshing. Reza and Patti are in a marriage of convenience to help each other. Patti is American, while Reza is an American citizen from Iran. Ms. Pinder takes us through a fascinating journey of a multi cultural family learning from each other. As well as a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of the book.
I like how this story makes you think about cultural differences and just because there are bad apples in a race, religion etc all are not bad. We need to watch people’s fruit, is it rotten or blooming. Though the characters are from different backgrounds, they complement each other and show that love will find a way. I received a complimentary copy and this review is voluntary
Doctor Reza is a hospital doctor in Miami. Originally from Iran, he now practices pediatrics. His sister and her American husband have been killed in a car accident. Reza is the closest kin to their little girl, Sara. Thankfully his case is being worked by his good friend he trusts but he is at a disadvantage without US citizenship, just a green card, a resident alien. Harry tells him an American wife would really help his case. But with his long hours, he has not dated and has not been thinking of marriage. Right at this time, he is attracted to Pattie Davis, the custodial big sister of his young patient, Rosa. Can she be the answer? She is beautiful, blonde, has terrible insurance, and he enjoys visiting with her. Should he ask for her help? Goodness knows, he could be a big assist to her and her sister, who are suffering the loss of their parents. Reading this book allowed me to be with an American girl who only knows what the news tells of Iranians and the effects of his being both like the enemy described by the news but at the same time very attractive and very good to her and her sister, Rose. After many ups and downs, we leave them on their way to a HEA. I volunteered this review after reading an ARC.
The storyline was well written and the characters seemed so real that I was totally engaged as the story developed between Reza and Patti!
A great story. This is so different from the norm for marriage of convenience books.
The characters were so great and the chemistry between the two main characters was scorching hot.
The story is well written and very enjoyable.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
this is a good story he wants his niece and she is trying to raise her sister. both need help and maybe they can help each other. I was given a copy of thebook but this is an honest review.
The primary cast of characters (Patti, Rose, Reza, and Sara) is wonderful. Although Patti does suffer from low self esteem for most of the story. The two young children, Rose and Sara, are delightful. While Reza is a great humanitarian who, like many male characters, he is not in touch with his emotions.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. This is my honest review.