A GP in need of escape…
…Finds a fresh start in Indonesia!
Floored by her ex-fiancé's betrayal, GP Rebecca is in
Bali to regroup. She's not sure what her future looks like, but she's certain
that she's sworn off love! Until an accident brings local doctor Noah into her
life… As a new single dad to his orphaned nieces, Noah knows what it's like to
have your life change instantly. Now Rebecca can't help but wonder if fate is
offering them all a new happily-ever-after in paradise.
Good book. Rebecca, a GP and pediatric surgeon came to
Bali to relax and regroup after her fiancé's betrayal. She had changed almost
everything about her life for him, and now she's at a crossroads. Does she stay
a GP or go back to surgery, and where? Either way, love is off-limits. Then a
new friend's surfing accident introduces her to local doctor Noah.
Noah is a well-known doctor from Sydney who put his life
there on hold when his sister and brother-in-law were killed in a crash. He
came to Bali to care for his orphaned nieces and decide what to do with his
sister's medical clinic. He barely knows the girls and feels overwhelmed by the
challenges he faces. Then he meets Rebecca, and his life is further upended.
I liked watching the relationship develop between Rebecca
and Noah. They meet on the beach when they both step up to help the injured
surfers. They feel an immediate connection between them, both professionally
and in the sparks of attraction. I loved how easily they talked together,
sharing their pasts and worries about their futures. With no need to rush home,
Rebecca agrees to help at the clinic and quickly feels at home. She also steps
in to help Noah with his nieces, and they rapidly find a place in her heart.
Noah and Rebecca have failed relationships in their pasts
that make them wary of risking their hearts again. Noah describes himself as an
ostrich, meaning he buries himself in his work to avoid dealing with messy
emotions. Rebecca's ex did a number on her self-esteem, and she has trouble
seeing herself as attractive to Noah. I enjoyed seeing how they grew closer the
more time they spent together. When they finally give in to the sparks that fly
between them, the depth of their connection scares them both. Each finds an
excuse to pull away from the other to protect their hearts. Lucky for them, two
little girls didn't let that last for long. I loved the scene at the restaurant
where their card for Rebecca opened her eyes to what she was doing. I was happy
to see that Noah also realized his mistake. Their big moment was sweetly
emotional. I also liked the epilogue and catching up with them a year or so
later.
I also enjoyed the secondary storylines about Rebecca's grandmother
and Noah's father. Rebecca's grandmother was a feisty lady who didn't mince
words. I liked how she encouraged Rebecca to spread her wings. Gran also had an
active life, and I enjoyed hearing about her boyfriend. She was a terrific
example for Rebecca. Noah was partly estranged from his father, who came across
as cold and critical. He was more involved in his business than in his
children's lives when they were younger. Noah dreads his father's upcoming
visit. I did not expect the twist that came out of this visit. His part in the
epilogue was excellent, and I enjoyed hearing about his actions.
I loved the beautiful setting of Bali and learning a
little bit about life there. The medical aspects of the book were interesting,
from the little boy's gastroenteritis to the devastating consequences of an
auto vs. scooter accident. I liked the realism of the surgery scene and its
effect on Rebecca and Noah.
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