title: A Private Consultation
author: Heaton, Shirley
description: Caught in a rip tide, Brooke is rescued from the sea by handsome lifeguard, Pierce. He makes such an impact she loses her heart to him and, after a whirlwind holiday romance he promises to keep in touch. But as time goes by without contact, Brooke concludes it must have been infatuation.
  Ten years on and following an amicable split with her ex, Ross, Brooke is keen to make a fresh start. With a new appointment as anaesthetist at Grosvenor Clinic she settles comfortably into a cottage nearby and looks forward to her new challenge.
  But to her surprise she discovers not only is Pierce her new neighbour he is also her new colleague as consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the clinic.
  Totally stunned she recalls the bliss she felt all those years ago when they were together. But when she meets the pregnant woman sharing his cottage and notices Pierce wears a wedding ring, she is totally disillusioned. Despite her emotions, Brooke recognises the warning signals and realises letting him close could re-ignite the fire. She is determined to steer clear of him. But it seems Pierce has other ideas…