The Oath — Lindsay Chase

After witnessing the painful death of her mother at the hands of an incompetent physician, Catherine Stone vows to become a doctor -- at a price.

Disowned by her family, an outcast in the eyes of society, Catherine must face the prejudices of a male-dominated medical profession as well as the ignorance of many of her patients; endure the outrageous scandal of public controversy; and even risk her life in order to doctor the women who need her so desperately.

But she has needs of her own -- the needs of a passionate woman -- and when her wealthy, possessive husband forces her to choose between medicine and his love, Catherine must look into her heart and make the boldest sacrifice of all.