Nurse Becky's New World — Mary Curtis Bowers

Becky Carter, R.N., had gone to New Zealand to look after her uncle who was recovering from an operation and needed nursing care but could not tolerate most nurses. Becky was able to handle her patient without too much trouble. But handling her own emotions was another matter, especially when it came to Gabe Oleson, a handsome neighbor of her uncle's. Gabe's first words to the young nurse had been, "Welcome to New Zealand, Becky. I hope you like it here." But even then his tone had an icy stab of sarcasm to it. Why? And his confusing, unpredictable moods were more than any girl could cope with. Only one thing was clear: She mustn't let herself be attracted to this difficult man. She mustn't "