Aunt Thirza had been everything to Katrina Gibbs, but her death left Katrina with little money and no marketable skills. Katrina did have two things, though--her aunt's small cottage in Dorset, and the friendship of Simon Glenville, the wonderful doctor who had cared for Aunt Thirza. Simon loved Katrina, and he thought Katrina loved him, too, but so much had happened to her he wasn't sure this innocent, gallant girl was aware of it. When the time was right, he would propose, they'd plan a wedding and he would cherish her all their days....
Simon and Katrina are well matched. Simon is not Dutch, which is refreshing, since there are no language or culture barriers between the pair. The hero is not too old, the heroine is not too young, nor is she a tiny or plain "mouse" of a girl who will eventully marry a very tall and "massive" Neels hero. The doctor is a kind, polite gentleman with a backbone, and the heroine is hardworking, proud, and very ladylike. Katrina is a bit innocent (although no direct reference is made to this in the story) and her lack of familiarity with men creates the conflict in the story since she doesn't know how to relate to Simon when the two first meet.
An Innocent Bride by Betty Neels (Large Print Harlequin)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Another sweet satifsying romance from Betty Neels! Description from the book back cover: Aunt Thirza had been a lifeline to Katrina Gibbs, but her death left Katrina with little money and no marketable skills. She had inherited her aunt's small cottage in Dorset. She also had Simon Glenville, the wonderful doctor who had cared for Aunt Thirza. Simon loved Katrina, and he thought Katrina loved him, but so much had happened to her he wasn't at all sure this innocent girl was aware of it. When the time was right, he would propose, they'd plan a white wedding, and he would cherish her all their days ... WHITE WEDDINGS - When true love waits - until the wedding night ...
A sweet romance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you have never read a Betty Neels book, this is the one to start with. I loved this book, it is like reading a fairytale. This story is about Katrina, a big girl who keeps telling herself that she is happy with her life, until she meets Dr. Simon Glenville. She hates him at first sight, and yet he is always with her everytime she needs him. What she doesn't know is that he has fallen in love with her. It's a sweet romance that will make you stock up on Betty Neels' books.
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