A fiercely independent young woman takes a leap of faith by trusting a charming physician in this delightful novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

Marjorie Majors has not been to a doctor since she was fourteen, and shed like to keep it that way. As far as she is concerned, she has always been perfectly fine on her own. Marjorie doesnt needor wantanyone to take care of her. But when an unbearable case of appendicitis becomes too much to bear, Marjorie begrudgingly gives in, reluctant as ever.

Enter Dr. Sam Bretton, who is just as warm and friendly as he is handsome. It turns out that Sam’s bedside manner can inspire confidence in anyone, and as he and Marjorie get to know one another, their friendship clearly has the potential to become something more. Yet Marjories old defiant ways still linger, and she cant help but hesitate to let a man into her heart. Will her stubbornness threaten to end her love story before it has even begun?