20 Books by Betty Neels
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Overview: Betty Neels was born on September 15, 1910 in Devon to a family with firm roots in the civil service. She said she had a blissfully happy childhood and teenage years.(This stood her in good stead later for the tribulations to come with the Second World War). She was sent away to boarding school, and then went on to train as a nurse, gaining her SRN and SCM, that is, State Registered Nurse and State Certificate of Midwifery.
Genre: Romance
Caroline’s Waterloo: Caroline had never imagined that anyone would want to marry her. But Professor Radinck Thoe van Erckelens did propose to her and she accepted. What Radinck wanted in a wife was a convenient hostess! Caroline had to decide whether to settle for that, or set about changing Radinck’s feelings for her.
Pineapple Girl: They seemed fated to meet! It was a pineapple given to her by a grateful patient that led to Eloise Bennett meeting the Dutch doctor Timon van Zeilst. Shortly after that Eloise went to Holland to nurse a patient and there was Doctor van Zeilst again! Thrown into his company, Eloise soon realised that she loved him. But Timon was going to marry the beautiful Liske – so why would he look twice at Eloise?
The End of the Rainbow: Olympia’s overbearing aunt used her as her personal servant, until attractive Dutchman Waldo van der Graaf quite literally rescued her. He suggested that she exchange her life of drudgery for the role of his wife. Waldo needed someone to look after his small daughter and run his home–a marriage of convenience. Olympia was thankful and accepted his proposal, but soon realized she had only exchanged one set of problems for another when she found herself falling in love with her own husband!
Heaven Around the Corner: Could she cope with the Savage family? Louisa didn’t want to marry the boring Frank, nor did she want to live with her stepmother. She was fortunate to get, after completing her training, what sounded like a pleasant and challenging nursing job–in Norway! Louisa was delighted, even though her patient, Claudia Savage, did cause some problems–not helped by the austere unco-operative attitude of Claudia’s brother Simon.
The Doubtful Marriage: "I shall not insult your intelligence by saying that I love you!". When Rauwerd van Kempler proposed to Tilly, he made it clear that their marriage was to be a union of convenience, nothing more. It would bring him a wife to run his home and partner him on social occasions. And Tilly would get the security of a roof over her head and a man who could be depended upon for all things practical. But suddenly Tilly finds herself wanting more from her new husband—something that wasn’t part of their sensible agreement….
Heaven Is Gentle: Was eliza kidding herself that she might stand a chance with the professor?Sister Eliza Proudfoot took a job at the special clinic run by Professor Christian van Duyl. She found him a somewhat intimidating character–large in build and large in personality! And somehow Eliza kept getting on his wrong side, which didn’t stop her from falling in love with him even though he was engaged to the very suitable Estelle van der Daal. Eliza found Estelle a bit of a bore, but if that was what Christian wanted, who was Eliza to quibble!
Roses for Christmas: Eleanor remembered Fulk from her childhood, and how she had disliked him. Now Eleanor was grown up and a nurse, and suddenly Fulk, a consultant, was back in her life. He hadn’t changed a bit, still dictorial and overbearing, which was a problem because in the circumstances she couldn’t avoid him! It also shouldn’t matter that he was engaged to pretty little Imogen — but somehow, it did…
Polly: Working for Professor Sam Gervis was difficult enough, even if you hadn’t fallen in love with him. But Polly had. Luckily she was realistic. Sam was engaged to the lovely Deirdre, and besides, he would never look twice at anyone as quiet and mousy as her. So Polly sensibly decided to get away and take up a new career nursing children. But she soon discovered that Sam wasn’t a man to be escaped from easily.
Ring in a Teacup: He seemed to be everywhere
It amazed Lucy how regularly Mr. der Linssen, the handsome Dutch doctor who taught one of her nursing classes, kept turning up in her life. She would bump into him at the hospital, at her home and even in Holland when she went on vacation. If only he knew she existed! But that wasn’t likely, Lucy thought, since far prettier girls were obviously his for the asking….
Saturday’s Child: Abigail worked hard for a living. And she expected to go on earning her own living for no man had shown signs of wanting to marry her–least of all the mysterious Professor Dominic van Wijkelen. Certainly he admired her nursing skills. He confidently asked her to take on his private cases, which took Abigail from London to Holland then Spain. But all he seemed to feel for her was intense dislike! Did Dominic not trust women? Was she too plain? Whatever the reason, there was little Abigail could do about it.
A Little Moonlight: Serena’s life is turned upside down by Dutch consultant Marc ter Feulen. As her new boss, he is arrogant and demanding. As a man, he’s altogether too attractive for Serena’s peace of mind. Reissue.
Never Too Late: Far from being brokenhearted when her long-standing and rather dull engagement to Tony came to an end, Prudence welcomed it as an opportunity to break out of her comfortable shell, to make a new and exciting life for herself. So the job that Benedict van Vinke offered–acting as his secretary and looking after his little daughter–had come just at the right time. It would also give Prudence a chance to visit Holland. But would she have such an exciting life, after all, if she accepted Benedict’s cold-blooded proposal?
Cassandra by Chance: He needed her as a nurse, not a woman. Benedict van Manfeld was one of the surliest, most unfriendly men Cassandra had ever met. But when she learned he was a brilliant Dutch surgeon who had severely damaged his sight in an accident, her attitude changed. Benedict asked Cassandra to go to Holland with him as his nurse. She agreed…and soon began to feel something deeper than sympathy for him. But with his close friend Paula nearby, why should he even notice Cassandra?
Heidelberg Wedding: Getting engaged had seemed like a good idea. But now Sister Eugenia Smith wasn’t so sure. She was fond of Humphrey, but did she love him? When surgeon Gerard Grenfell offered her the chance to work in Europe, she gladly accepted. Perhaps a break would help her think things through. But Eugenia hadn’t expected to fall in love with Gerard. It all seemed pretty hopeless, though, since he was already engaged to the glamorous Miriam. Fortunately, wedding plans could be changed!
Never Say Goodbye: To keep her family together, Isobel Barrington made ends meet (barely!) by doing private nursing jobs. She shouldn’t have had time to fall for Dr. Thomas Winters, but she did. She also knew she should try to forget him- but that was easier said than done.
Midsummer: Facing bankruptcy, Celine’s family was forced to turn their home into a guesthouse to make ends meet. Celine found her new life to be a lot of hard work but great fun, too. And she soon met a young man, Nicky, who seemed very taken with her—if only Nicky’s overbearing cousin, Oliver, would stop interfering. But when Celine discovered that Nicky was married, she was only too grateful for Oliver’s comforting presence. Gratitude wasn’t exactly what Oliver had in mind, but it was a start.
A Girl in a Million: "I’m not aware that I am restricted in my actions by anyone or anything." Arrogant, rich and devastatingly attractive, Marius van Houben was the sort of man who was used to getting his own way.
He certainly wasn’t prepared for Caroline’s plainspoken, commonsense approach. After all, as a student nurse, both qualities were an asset…if only Marius thought the same!
The Right Kind of Girl: A suitable wife?
Emma Trent had spent most of her life looking after other people, so it was a shock to encounter a man so determined to take care of her – Sir Paul Wyatt was fast becoming her very own guardian angel!
She was hardly in a position to turn down his proposal of marriage, even if it was motivated by convenience on his part. With her plain looks and practical nature, Emma knew her limitations, but longed for children of her own. Could the eminent surgeon be the answer to all her dreams?
Tulips for Augusta: …hearts and flowers
What a maddening, impossible man Constantijn van Lindemann was! Wherever Augusta went, there he was: inviting her out, paying her compliments, sending her enormous bouquets of tulips, even kissing her on occasion. Augusta had to admit that she enjoyed it, especially the kisses. But until she could discover how important a part the glamorous Susan played in his life, how could she possibly take Constantijn seriously?
Tempestuous April: …a dream wedding
Harriet had met the man of her dreams, the one she’d always imagined herself marrying. But Dr. Friso Eijsinck was very attractive, and he seemed to be surrounded by pretty girls. Harriet began to feel that, as far as Friso was concerned, she was only one of many. What she didn’t know was that Friso had met his dream wife, and he was going to make sure that he married her.
Two Weeks to Remember: Charity’s job as a hospital secretary is hectic, but routine. Even the man she’s expected to marry is safe, reliable, and dull. Feeling there has to be more to life, she jumps at the chance to work for Professor Jake Wyllie-Lyon. The job is everything she’s dreamed of–and so is Jake. But there is where Charity’s problems really begin.
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