Perhaps her dream of love was only a dream… "Working nights in a London hospital is no life for a young girl!" Her mother hadn't actually said it, but Judith knew she was thinking it. In a way, Judith agreed, but what else could she do? Marry Nigel? No, she didn't love him. She had no great feeling for any man-except Charles Cresswell-and that was certainly not love. But could her feeling possibly have any bearing on her agreeing to nurse his mother...

"Araminta Smith had first met Professor Jason Lister when she was hired to look after his niece and nephew. Knowing that plain but honest looks weren't about to catch her a husband, she was intrigued by the professor's proposal. A marriage between them, as he pointed out to her, would be infinitely practical, and Araminta was nothing if not practical. But then...what about love?"--p. [4] of cover.

"Daisy Gillard led a quiet life in her father's little shop, until the handsome [pediatrician] Mr. Jules der Huizma swept her away to Holland! It was a secret joy for Daisy that Jules seemed to want to spend time with her. But Daisy knew her feelings couldn't lead anywhere, because Jules was promised to another woman... But he was so attentive and charming, Daisy was starting to hope that she would become Jules's bride..."--p. [4] of cover.