What the Doctor Didn't Tell Her: A Medical Romance Novelette

By Jacqueline Diamond

He was her lover, until he kept a secret. Now it’s time for the truth!

During their medical training, obstetrician Daniel Durand broke Sarah’s heart. Now, after years of silence, he shows up with a little girl and a big surprise.

Dr. Sarah Matthews has every reason to mistrust Daniel when he joins her California medical group. Why did he suddenly break off their relationship, and why has he moved back into her town and her life?

An egg donor during medical school, Sarah wanted to help a family desperate for a child. She never learned whether any children were born, but the process—she had to take hormones and abstain from sex--drove Daniel away. That doesn’t say much for him, in her opinion, yet he’s become a devoted father to his orphaned niece.

Sarah feels the strangest sense of connection to the little girl. Is there more to Daniel, and to five-year-old Nina’s story, than he’s willing to share? This novelette was written by the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jacqueline Diamond
• Release date: Oct 31, 2013
• ISBN: 9781310947353

Jacqueline Diamond

Author of more than 100 novels, USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical® romances, the spin-off Safe Harbor Medical mystery series, and her half-dozen light Regency romances. A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie has sold books to a range of publishers, including St. Martin's Press, William Morrow and Harlequin. She currently self-publishes her novels and is enjoying the freedom to expand her imaginative scope!A mother and grandmother, Jackie lives in Southern California with her husband of more than 40 years. She belongs to writers' organizations including The Authors Guild, Orange County Romance Writers, and Novelists Inc. Jackie has twice been a finalist for the Rita Award and received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She currently writes the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets.National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman, author of Challenger Deep, describes her as a "master storyteller." No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber says, “Jacqueline Diamond writes stories from the heart with a wisdom and tenderness that remain long after the final page.”

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WHAT THE DOCTOR DIDN’T TELL HER

A Medical Romance Novelette

by

Jacqueline Diamond

Published by

K. Loren Wilson

P.O. Box 1315

Brea, California

Copyright 2013 by Jackie Hyman

First published in The Mammoth Book of ER Romance, print edition 2013, Running Press

Cover design © 2013 by Jackie Hyman

Cover photo of little girl courtesy of Nashville Web Design, Hortongroup.com

Cover photo of couple © Andresr/Shutterstock

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What the Doctor: Chapter One

What the Doctor: Chapter Two

What the Doctor: Chapter Three

What the Doctor: Chapter Four

What the Doctor: Chapter Five

About the Author

Chapter One—The Would-Be Mommy

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CHAPTER ONE

Finally, it’s Friday! declared receptionist Edda Jones, red hair framing her round, freckled face as she clicked off her computer terminal and grabbed her purse from behind the counter. Anyone else going to the Orange County Fair this weekend?

Dr. Sarah Matthews listened to a chorus of agreement from the office nurses. When they turned toward her, she said, I have on-call duty all three nights. I’m not going anywhere except home to bed.

Although her usual schedule involved only one or two nights of delivering babies per week, one of the obstetricians had recently left for a position in nearby Los Angeles. Being single and still owing on medical school loans, Sarah had volunteered to fill in. Despite her debts, she wasn’t sure how much longer she could keep up the pace.

But the fair only comes once a year, Edda protested. I love that booth where they’ll deep-fry almost anything. Pastries, cereal, sandwiches. I can’t wait to find out what they’re frying this summer.

Maybe next year.

Missing out on zany activities didn’t bother Sarah nearly as much as the fact that she had no one to share them with. As her mother kept reminding her, how could she meet men when she spent all her time in an obstetrical practice?

I heard that Dr. McKay and Dr. Van Dam interviewed someone by Skype, Edda said. Maybe we’ll have a new OB on staff soon.

That would be wonderful.

From her private office on the corridor, Dr. Jane McKay popped out, phone to her ear. Next week would be more than acceptable, she said into her mobile. Did the rental agent find you a place? Terrific! As for a babysitter, I may know someone available for overnights.

Sounds like we’re in luck, Edda observed, trailing the nurses toward the rear exit. Have a good weekend!

You too, Sarah replied with a touch of envy.

As the rest of the staff departed, Jane stuck the phone in the pocket of her white coat. Sarah, do you suppose your mother would be willing to baby-sit a little girl a couple of nights a week?

Sarah’s mother ran a licensed day-care center in their home a few blocks from the office. Although Betsy usually tended children from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., she

Reviews for What the Doctor Didn't Tell Her

[jyoti · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Good story but it's too short book. still I liked it.