Kate Hardy - Mummy, Nurse...Duchess?

The duke and the single mom!

Nurse Rosie Hobbes knows charming men cannot be trusted. Visiting pediatrician and sexy Italian duke Dr. Leo Marchetti is surely no exception! Her toddler twins are now the center of her life, and she expects Leo to run a mile when he meets them. Instead his warmth leaves her breathless!

Leo never expected to find joy as part of a family after his cold, aristocratic upbringing, but Rosie and her twins bring him to life. Can he prove to her he would make them the best husband and father—ever!

Paddington Children’s Hospital

Caring for children—and captivating hearts!

The doctors and nurses of Paddington Children’s Hospital are renowned for their expert care of their young patients, no matter the cost. And now, facing both a heart-wrenching emergency and a dramatic fight to save their hospital, the stakes are higher than ever!

Devoted to their jobs, these talented professionals are about to discover that saving lives can often mean risking your heart...

Available now in the thrilling Paddington Children’s Hospital miniseries:

Their One Night Baby by Carol Marinelli

Forbidden to the Playboy Surgeon by Fiona Lowe

Mummy, Nurse...Duchess? by Kate Hardy

Falling for the Foster Mom by Karin Baine

And coming soon...

Healing the Sheikh’s Heart by Annie O’Neil

A Life-Saving Reunion by Alison Roberts

Dear Reader Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Booklist Dedication Praise CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright ,

I was thrilled when my editor asked me to be part of the Paddington Children’s Hospital series. I love working with other authors to build a world, and I was even happier to find that part of my book was going to be set in Italy,—which is one of my favourite parts of the world.

It was also great fun to write about small children again—I loved reliving the days when mine enjoyed going to the park and the aquarium. And one of my best friends had twins a couple of months after I had my eldest, so that brought back memories too.

But Leo and Rosie have a lot of obstacles to overcome from their pasts before they can find happiness—and they’re surprised to discover that being with each other is just the way to do it. So when Leo sweeps Rosie off to a glamorous ball he discovers that the castle where he grew up is much better filled with the laughter of children—and Rosie discovers that... Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!

I’m always delighted to hear from readers, so do come and visit me at katehardy.comor chat to me on Facebook.

With love,

Kate Hardy

Mummy, Nurse...Duchess?

Kate Hardy

www.millsandboon.co.uk

KATE HARDY has always loved books, and could read before she went to school. She discovered Mills & Boon books when she was twelve and decided this was what she wanted to do. When she isn’t writing Kate enjoys reading, cinema, ballroom dancing and the gym. You can contact her via her website: katehardy.com.

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Back Cover Text The duke and the single mom! Nurse Rosie Hobbes knows charming men cannot be trusted. Visiting pediatrician and sexy Italian duke Dr. Leo Marchetti is surely no exception! Her toddler twins are now the center of her life, and she expects Leo to run a mile when he meets them. Instead his warmth leaves her breathless! Leo never expected to find joy as part of a family after his cold, aristocratic upbringing, but Rosie and her twins bring him to life. Can he prove to her he would make them the best husband and father—ever!

Introduction Paddington Children’s Hospital Caring for children—and captivating hearts! The doctors and nurses of Paddington Children’s Hospital are renowned for their expert care of their young patients, no matter the cost. And now, facing both a heart-wrenching emergency and a dramatic fight to save their hospital, the stakes are higher than ever! Devoted to their jobs, these talented professionals are about to discover that saving lives can often mean risking your heart... Available now in the thrilling Paddington Children’s Hospital miniseries: Their One Night Baby by Carol Marinelli Forbidden to the Playboy Surgeon by Fiona Lowe Mummy, Nurse...Duchess? by Kate Hardy Falling for the Foster Mom by Karin Baine And coming soon... Healing the Sheikh’s Heart by Annie O’Neil A Life-Saving Reunion by Alison Roberts

Dear Reader Dear Reader Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Booklist Dedication Praise CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright , I was thrilled when my editor asked me to be part of the Paddington Children’s Hospital series. I love working with other authors to build a world, and I was even happier to find that part of my book was going to be set in Italy,—which is one of my favourite parts of the world. It was also great fun to write about small children again—I loved reliving the days when mine enjoyed going to the park and the aquarium. And one of my best friends had twins a couple of months after I had my eldest, so that brought back memories too. But Leo and Rosie have a lot of obstacles to overcome from their pasts before they can find happiness—and they’re surprised to discover that being with each other is just the way to do it. So when Leo sweeps Rosie off to a glamorous ball he discovers that the castle where he grew up is much better filled with the laughter of children—and Rosie discovers that... Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out! I’m always delighted to hear from readers, so do come and visit me at katehardy.com or chat to me on Facebook. With love, Kate Hardy

Title Page Mummy, Nurse...Duchess? Kate Hardy www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author KATE HARDY has always loved books, and could read before she went to school. She discovered Mills & Boon books when she was twelve and decided this was what she wanted to do. When she isn’t writing Kate enjoys reading, cinema, ballroom dancing and the gym. You can contact her via her website: katehardy.com .

Booklist Books by Kate Hardy Mills & Boon Medical Romance Christmas Miracles in Maternity The Midwife’s Pregnancy Miracle Her Playboy’s Proposal Capturing the Single Dad’s Heart Mills & Boon Cherish Holiday with the Best Man Falling for the Secret Millionaire Her Festive Doorstep Baby Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.