Louisa George’s ‘The Nurse’s Special Delivery’ is an adorable tale of learning to let go of the past, new beginnings, and holding on tight to the love that can be found in the least expected of times and places.
Callum and Abbie are a couple that you can get behind from the very first time they meet. In different places with their personal grief and guilt, they both choose to channel that into their work, learning how to be the best they can be at their job, learning how to live each day as it comes, learning how to be themselves again, learning how to be themselves with someone else. Abbie is desperate to be a mother, her best friend stepping in to be her surrogate. Callum is learning on the job skills that he wants to take back home, hoping to prevent an experience that has haunted him for the past two years, an experience that has thrown a rift in the relationship he has with his brother. With secondary characters that you simply know will get their own story in the future, key amongst which is Emma, Abbie’s best friend, the reader is reminded of the magic of Christmas, the importance of family, and even more the significance of friends, who become our chosen family. Callum and Abbie have to learn how to move on from the past, and see what is right in front of them, before it is too late.
This was a fast paced read that I devoured in one sitting. I’m not going to lie, the beginning was a bit slow, not drawing me into the emotional journeys of the protagonists for a good while, until all of a sudden, the story was almost over. The pacing, I think, could perhaps have been spread out a bit better over the book so that there would always be a better balance between tension filled scenes and the scenes where we get to fall in love alongside Callum and Abbie. The ending, whilst quite hasty, gave me the exact HEA I wanted, and I was more than happy to accept that the power of love can conquer all. If you’re looking for an enjoyable read, with good use of medical terminology, a man that has so much love and caring to give, a woman that is finding herself and learning how to stand on her own two feet whilst being supported by such a giving man, and the realization that dreams can come true, look no further!

The two main Characters in this book are Abbie and Callum. Now Abbie wants a baby and lucky for her best friend Emma is on hand to be a surrogate. Callum on the other hand is there to learn and then go home, which means he gets stuck between a rock and a hard place. Both have pain in their past, that needs dealing with. All of this combined leads to an interesting read that I couldn't put down. So much so that the Sister story which involves best friend Emma was brought the moment I finished the last sentence.

This is a medical drama. A sweet romantic tale with light hearted moments yet at times full of grit and determination. Strong characters with a great sense of duty and beautiful descriptions of the scenery. Also a wonderful story of a strong lifelong friendship between two women who had suffered great hardships in their lives but still had the capacity to love. A pleasure to read.
My thanks to Mills and Boon and Net Galley for my advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a fab read this book was written so well it has so much emotion and love put in to, i couldnt put this book down

The Nurse's Special Delivery (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Ultimate Christmas Gift, Book 1) by Louisa George.

Abbie Cook, a nurse, has been a widow for 4 years. In that time she's tried IVF using her late husband's frozen sperm in order to have their baby. Sadly each attempt has led to a miscarriage. Her best friend, a divorced mum of a lovely little girl offers to be a surrogate and the story begins when Emma is close to full term pregnant with Abbie's baby!

Callum Baird is a Scottish paramedic temporarily in Queenstown in order to obtain specialist training and certification in mountain rescue. He's only got a few months there before heading back to his brother in Scotland. A brother who he feels responsible for since he suffered a terrible life-changing accident which he blames himself for. He needs to get his certificate and he needs to get home.

Abbie and Callum are both in places in their lives where the last thing they need is anything upsetting the applecart. But that is exactly what happens when they meet each other on a mountain rescue mission. From the very first moment, there is an attraction between them. An attraction that grows but which they both try to fight because it can't lead anywhere. Abbie has her baby on the way, plus Emma and her daughter are like family to her. She can't leave them. Cal has to go back to Scotland, back to take care of his brother. They both have family and responsibilities, now is not the time to fall in love. But, can they stop it happening? What will happen if they can't, can it only lead to heartache?

This was a beautiful, emotional story filled with exciting medical drama as well as the heartfelt romance between Abbie and Callum. The author's descriptions of Queenstown were amazingly good, I could just about picture myself there breathing in the fresh mountain air. Callum was a darling, I loved his protective side. Abbie was a wonderfully strong-willed woman, but one that I was glad to see could let people help her when it was warranted. I loved Emma and her gift of being a surrogate to Abbie, it was a very emotional part of the book. There were plenty of light-hearted moments to give relief to the more emotional aspects of the story, it was perfectly balanced and a joy to read. I didn't start reading it until late at night, and despite being tired, I couldn't put the book down until I finished it...yes, it was that good and I definitely recommend it.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book.