He saved her life once. Now he's holding her heart in his hands.
Miranda Cooper is ready for a fresh start. Leaving behind the hustle of New Orleans, she's determined to prove herself as a family nurse practitioner in the charming small town of Natchez. Working at a rural clinic with two well-respected doctors seems like the perfect opportunity-until she discovers one of them, Dr. Ryan Reynolds, is less than thrilled about her presence.
Ryan is fiercely protective of his clinic-and his heart. Past experiences have made him wary of nurse practitioners, and even warier of love. But beneath his tough exterior is a man who can't ignore Miranda's intelligence, compassion, and determination-not to mention her undeniable charm.
When Miranda finds herself injured and vulnerable, Ryan steps in, proving he's more than just a skilled doctor-he's her fiercest protector. As sparks fly and their professional relationship becomes undeniably personal, both must confront past wounds and fears that threaten to tear them apart.
But the heart doesn't always follow logic, and sometimes the best prescription for healing is love.
Can Miranda and Ryan heal old wounds and take a chance on love, or will pride and fear keep them apart forever?
In the Doctor's Hands is a heartwarming romance filled with witty banter, emotional healing, and the kind of love that's worth taking a chance on.
Debra McDonough is a retired nurse and nurse educator who spent decades caring for patients and mentoring future healthcare professionals. A lifelong storyteller and proud Air Force brat, she now channels her passion for nursing and romance into heartwarming, emotionally rich novels set in the American South. When she's not writing, Debra enjoys traveling, crocheting, and cheering on her beloved LSU Tigers. She lives in Natchez, Mississippi, where history and charm inspire every story she tells.