Gooding, Texas, is about to gain a double blessing--a veterinarian and a doctor. But when siblings Enoch and Taylor Bestman arrive, the discovery that the long-awaited doctor is in fact a woman has the town up in arms. Karl Van der Vort is no exception, though he becomes Taylor's first patient...against his will.
Karl finds he can't deny Taylor's doctoring skills, but he also can't come to terms with her unladylike occupation. Taylor, on the other hand, wants only to prove that doctoring is her life's calling, despite the town's opposition. But when her practice--and Taylor herself--are threatened, Karl's protectiveness flares into a different emotion altogether.
As Pride Meets Attraction Head-On, Sparks Begin to Fly!
Reviews
"... a mixed blend of fun, witticism and romance ...." --
Publishers Weekly
"That Certain Spark is a novel that will make you chuckle and warm your heart. There is a measure of suspense added to keep the pages turning, and the story has a surprise twist at the end.... If you enjoy historical fiction, and you enjoy characters with a little gumption, be sure to check out That Certain Spark." --5MinutesforBooks.com
"Cathy Marie Hake is
known for her quirky characters and humourous historical stories of
love. That Certain Spark is no exception. Dr. Taylor Bestman has many
hurdles to overcome pursuing a medical profession in a time when women
were expected to marry and use needles for fabric not flesh. Great
conflict is established when the traditional Karl is confronted with
Taylor's profession and her female appeal. The prose is a bit choppy in
the initial chapters but settles as the story unfolds for an enjoyable
and entertaining read. Cathy Marie's readers will enjoy this latest
tale." --Relz Reviewz
