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An Unexpected Proposal
 Colleagues...
Lovers... Husband and wife?
GP Madeline Harrington makes it very clear to her new neighbour
Dr Marcus Hunt that she doesn't like his approach to medicine, doesn't
like his laid-back attitude-doesn't like him!
But as Marcus's healing touch gradually wins her over, Madeline
realises that she might have misjudged this very brilliant, very
gorgeous doctor. But when Marcus's ex-wife turns up with a shocking
revelation Marcus faces the greatest challenge of all-gaining Madeline's
trust, and convincing her to become his bride.
Excerpt
Marcus was charming and easy to talk to and when he
laughed it lit his whole face and emphasised his dimples and the noise
was rich and deep and soothing. As the night settled around them and the
flames from the garden torches danced shadows across his jaw stubble the
feelings he had stirred with his massage intensified. The longer she
spent in his company, the surer she was that Marcus was just what the
doctor ordered. Rebound sex.
"Dessert?" he asked.
Only if she could be it. She looked him straight in the eye and
shook her head. Rebound sex.
"Coffee?"
She held his gaze steadily and shook her head again.
Rebound sex.
Marcus felt his groin tighten. He looked
at his watch. Nine p.m. "Then I guess we should probably go." They were
at one of the last remaining occupied tables, most people having left as
soon as they’d eaten.
She nodded and stood. She draped her jacket over her arm and
retrieved her purse, giving him a twenty-dollar note.
"I think I can manage it," he said.
She considered him for a minute. He looked like he could manage it
very well indeed. Rebound sex.
She shrugged. "OK. Thanks."
The walked passed the markets, now closed for the
night and back towards the river. They ambled down the walkway in
silence, the fairy-lights in the trees that lined the far side providing
a subdued glow. They didn’t talk for a while.
Madeline could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she debated
ways to proposition him. It had seemed like a good idea in the pub but
thinking it and doing it were two different things. She could hear the
gentle lap of the river and the warm evening air was filled with the
fragrance of summer blooms.
But his arm brushed hers occasionally and she could smell his
aftershave and the faint whiff of beer and when he walked slightly ahead
of her his gait was all man and his butt was cute as hell.
Rebound sex.
"Actually, I wouldn’t mind a coffee," she
said. "Why don’t we go up to your place?" Her heartbeat thundered in her
ears and she held her breath.
Marcus stopped. His loins felt on fire. He knew what she was
suggesting. He turned back. "There’s plenty of coffee shops still open,"
he said, holding her gaze.
"I haven’t seen your place yet," she said.
Marcus sighed. "Maddy..."
Madeline almost groaned out loud at the way he said her name. Her
muscles clenched. "Please, Marcus," she said quietly.
He walked over to the wall where she’d been sitting earlier and
looked at the darkened river, shimmering in places with the city lights.
He turned back and wished he hadn’t because she’d obviously been
standing just behind him and was now, consequently, just in front of
him. And then she took a step closer. He placed a staying hand on her
shoulder.
"Maddy..." he groaned again.
"Please," she whispered.
He shook his head and took a side step away from her. "No," he said.
"You need to stop this."
"Are you going to make me beg?" she smiled despite his rejection
because he looked so conflicted. Poor guy. He shut his eyes to block out
the images her begging evoked. "Look, you’re on the rebound."
Madeline’s smile widened. Hence the rebound sex! "You don’t want to
be rebound guy?"
Of course he wanted to be rebound guy. But he didn’t really think
she knew the rules. "You said yourself that you could never be with
someone like me. You’re a commitment girl. I respect that. Rebound sex."
He shook his head, "There are rules, Maddy. It’s not about love or
relationships. It’s just about lust and desire and sometimes even
there’s a healthy does of revenge thrown in."
"Good," she said, stepping closer again. She didn’t care about the
happily ever after stuff for tonight. She got it. Tonight was just about
sex. "So now I know the rules."
"If we do this – "
"When," she interrupted with a smile and reached forward to trace
his collar bone with her finger.
He felt the jolt in his groin and grabbed her hand, holding it
still. "If," he said pointedly. "You need to know that it’s probably not
going to mean the same thing to me as it is to you. It’ll be sex – "
"Good sex?" she interrupted again.
Hell, yes! She looked set to ignite at the merest touch.
"Concentrate, Maddy. I don’t do weddings or babies or long term. You’ve
just heard why. From a female point of view, my commitment track record
sucks quite frankly," he said, trying to lighten the mood.
"OK, OK," she said, moving in so the length of her body was now
touching the length of his. "Just sex. I get it."
She didn’t care and she certainly didn’t want to get involved with
someone else on the back of her split with Simon. Especially a
commitment-phobe. But Marcus’s hard body felt so good she was going to
scream if she didn’t feel him in her as soon as possible.
"Are you sure, Maddy? Really sure?" he asked, his voice husky, her
lips millimetres from his.
She stepped back and smiled at him. "Cross my heart," she said,
doing the actions in a flirty lingering fashion, feeling the arousal of
her nipples. "Your place or mine?"
"Mine," he said, grabbing her hand hastily and pulling her along.
"It’s closer."
They didn’t talk, just walked. Quickly. By the time they reached the
foyer of his apartment complex they were both breathing harder. They
waited impatiently for the lift to arrive and the second Marcus had
punched the number six and the doors had pinged shut he backed her into
the wall and gave her a hard probing kiss. Madeline almost fainted as
the tightly controlled lid she’d been keeping on her hormones exploded
and she kissed him back like he was a freshwater stream and she was
dying of thirst.
She dropped her bag and her jacket to the floor and hooked a leg
around his. She felt Marcus grip her bottom and he pulled her up and in,
grinding his pelvis into hers so she could feel his desire. She
whimpered and a surge of moisture dampened the junction of her thighs.
The lift pinged and he dropped her back onto her feet hastily. He
squatted down in front of her, looking up into her emerald eyes, his
nostrils flaring at her female scent. He hastily picked her things up
off the floor, grabbed her hand again and half strode, half ran with her
down the hallway to his door.
Madeline stood looking at the door as he fished through his pocket
for the keys. She noticed the number on his door was sixty-nine and she
quirked an eyebrow at him.
"That a promise," she asked cheekily, running her fingers over the
brass numbers.
"Absolutely," he grinned, his belly suffusing with heat. "Whatever
you want."
"Hurry," she said, her voice low, husky with desire.
From "UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL" by Amy Andrews
Mills and Boon® Medical Romance™
March 2007
ISBN: 978-0-263-85225-7 Copyright: © 2007 Amy Andrews
® and ™ are trademarks of the publisher. The edition
published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A. For more
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Review
An
Unexpected Proposal
by Amy Andrews
Dec 07 UK , Jan 07 Aust
ISBN:
978-0-263-85225-7
Category: Medical Romance
Rating:
4
1/2 stars
Madeline Harrington is a good doctor, one who
cares about her patients but when she meets the new doctor on the block
she doesn’t like the way he practices his skills but she doesn’t mind
his delectable body. Marcus Hunt has an appealing nature too bad he’s
not just a medical doctor but a homeopath too. Madeline doesn’t trust
anything but what is scientifically proven. But maybe Marcus can get
Madeline to change her mind and gain her trust? That is if Marcus’ past
doesn’t get in their way.A
fascinating medical romance An Unexpected Proposal by Amy Andrews will
give the reader a tale of belief, desire and trust. Amy Andrews is an
author that I love to read and this book is no different with characters
that captivate and entertain. Madeline has lost so much in her life that
when she meets Marcus she finds a man that not only touches her heart
but also convinces her to love again. When his not so distant past
catches up with him, it throws into turmoil the budding relationship he
has with Madeline. I really loved this book from the first page because,
for me, it was different and new. Fresh characters in a difficult
situation, Madeline with her distrust of doctors practicing what she
can’t scientifically prove, and Marcus, a man who is also a doctor but
also practicing alternative medicine. I could understand Madeline’s
distrust after the loss of her sister but then when Marcus came along it
blew her away because she sees him as a playboy doctor, one out to have
a good time and enjoy life to the fullest. If you want to read a great
book with characters that appeal to everyone then An Unexpected Proposal
by Amy Andrews is a must read.
Sheryl
Cataromance Reviews
Rating 4 cups
Dr. Madeline Harrington (Maddy) is a general
practitioner. Recently she and her long time fiancé Simon broke off
their engagement. For Madeline medicine is black and white, there is no
deviating from the medical books. When Marcus Hunt opens a clinic next
to her offices, she is unhappy and wants him to close. It seems Marcus
has added an extra twist to how he approaches healing his patients. In
addition, Madeline finds herself lusting after the man, too.
Dr. Marcus Hunt is medical doctor who
believes in the health advantages of holistic medicine. He starts a
practice next door to Madeline’s office. From the moment he meets Maddy,
Marcus has the hots for her. However, relationships are usually
something in he is not into, due to a past disastrous experience.
Nevertheless, romping between the sheets with Maddy appeals to Marcus.
The instant Maddy and Marcus meet sparks fly.
Maddy is not happy with the way Marcus practices medicine and his
laid-back attitude is driving her nuts. Soon though an incident occurs
and Maddy starts seeing Marcus in a new light. Before they know it, the
two are burning up the sheets. Then the two take a second look at where
they are headed and realize they have a relationship going on. However,
trouble from his past comes back to haunt Marcus. If he is unable to
solve his problem, he and Maddy could be over.
I love these characters, Maddy is so reserved
but around a fun-loving, energetic Marcus she starts to blossom. Ms.
Andrews has written a yummy story that will captivate you. I consumed
this story like candy. I just could not put it down. You will be very
happy that you took the time to read this one.
Candy Cay
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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