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Release Date: 30th May 2022 / Publisher: One More Chapter
All's fair in love and…medicine?
Dr Katie O'Neil has only been in Heartcross a few hours when she finds herself already ruffling feathers – not least with medical school nemesis and new colleague Ben Sanders.
Katie's the woman Ben loves to hate and until now he'd hoped he'd never set eyes on her again but now she's back – and living next door!
When a charity boat race down the River Heart puts the two in direct competition, sparks fly. The winner takes it all, but who will it be? And will their prize be far more than they were expecting…
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My Review
This is book #8 in the Love Heart Lane series. Whilst part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book, although I would recommend reading in series order! We are back in the little Scottish village of Heartcross. This is a lovely location for this series, and I've thoroughly enjoyed visiting it in every book. This book focuses on the village's GP Ben Sanders who has recently taken over from the previous GP who has retired. It's a busy little surgery, and Dr Sanders could use more help with his patient list. When his medical school nemesis arrives as his new GP, it seems likes it's Ben worst nightmare!
This, like the rest of the books in the series, is such a lovely read! You can't help but be captivated by the lovely little village, and we get to see some of the picturesque landmarks that we've already visited! Dr Ben Sanders is a lovely character and I liked him straight away. He's single, but there's not a lot of time for romance with all the work at the surgery. The new GP who arrives is Dr Katie O'Neil. I must admit that I took a little longer to warm up to Katie. She initially comes across as quite demanding and forthright, but as the book moves on, she redeems herself and is actually a really nice character! We, of course, get to see some of the other residents of Heartcross who we have already met, and I thought the storyline involving Stuart and Alana was particularly heart-warming and emotional.
I know when I start one of this author's books that it won't take me long to finish it as the stories capture me right from the beginning! This one was no different, and I was hooked within a couple of chapters. There were a few storylines running alongside each other, all of which worked well and connected into each other. I loved the story of Ben's adoption and found myself moved to tears by this. The charity boat race was fun and the competition between Katie and Ben was exciting and humorous with plenty of water based "accidents"! And, of course, there's the relationship between the two doctors – do they continue their rivalry or could there be romance in the air?!
This was a delightful trip back to Heartcross, and was full of fun, love and laughter between all the family and friends of the village! The author does a fabulous job of taking you to the heart of the village, making you feel like you want to live there also! The storyline is well paced, taking you from chapter to chapter effortlessly and holding your attention throughout! I love the characters and the location, and I love the author's writing that makes me feel like I'm back visiting old friends! A wonderful read! Would recommend!
The Author
Christie Barlow is the author of thirteen bestselling romantic comedies including the Love Heart Lane series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and The Cosy Canal Boat Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.
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