Bought by a delectable doctor—he's about to awaken all her senses! Daughter of a rock star, shy registrar Abigail Smith always tries to stay out of the spotlight. But it's gained her the reputation of the hospital's "ice princess," something she's determined to shake off. That's why she's on stage being sold to the highest bidder for her hospital's charity auction! Expecting no one to bid for a date with her, Abby is amazed to be bought by the hospital's bad-boy bachelor, Dr. Lewis Gallagher. And he's made it his personal mission to relieve Abby of all her inhibitions!
Author
Kate Hardy is an award-winning author of more than 90 books for Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her novel 'Breakfast at Giovanni's' won the RNA Romance Prize in 2008, 'Bound by a Baby' won the RNA RoNA Rose in 2014 and ‘A Will, A Wish, A Wedding’ won the RNA Liberta Books Shorter Fiction award in 2021. She's been shortlisted five more times for the award, as well as for two Romantic Times awards. She lives in Norwich in the east of England with her husband, two grown-up children, springer spaniels Archie and Dexter, and too many books to count. She's a bit of a nerd who loves cinema, live music, the theatre, ballet, history and cooking, and adores anything Italian. She loves doing research, particularly if it's hands-on and means experimenting with cooking. Reviewers say that her books are full of warmth, heart and charm - and also that you'll learn something new and interesting from them! Kate also writes bestselling local history books under the name of Pamela Brooks.
