Rescued By Dr Rafe

Her unexpected rescuer

When newly qualified paramedic Mimi Sawyer is separated from her colleague in a flash flood, the last person she wants to come to her rescue is Dr. Rafe Chapman—the man who broke her heart when he walked out five years ago…

Talking about his feelings has never been easy for Rafe. But their forced reunion means confronting the truth of the past. It’s suddenly clear that Mimi has always been the one for him, yet to win her back he’ll need to convince Mimi that he’s the one for her!

Stranded in His Arms

Falling in love in the face of danger!

As the water level rises in a Somerset village ambulance partners Mimi Sawyer and Jack Halliday race towards a pregnant woman fast approaching her due date. But when a river bursts its banks this fearless team is separated, and Mimi and Jack find themselves facing the strongest challenge yet to the walls around their hearts...!

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Annie Claydon

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Dear Reader,

I’ve often thought that to read—and write—romance you have to be a believer in redemption. Is it really possible to leave the past behind and make a new future? Mimi and Rafe have a tough task on their hands, because they’ve hurt each other before and have spent the last five years rebuilding their lives. The last thing either of them wants to do is go back and revisit that pain. So working together for even a few days, in a flood-ravaged area, is a particular challenge for them.

But sometimes tough times will give us the chance of a new beginning. Looking back on my own life, I can see the many good times have given me joy and hope, but it’s the difficult times which have shaped me the most and given me the opportunity to change. And, of course, to appreciate those good times all the more!

Thank you for reading Rafe and Mimi’s story. I always enjoy hearing from readers, and you can contact me via my website at annieclaydon.com.

Annie x

Cursed with a poor sense of direction and a propensity to read, ANNIE CLAYDON spent much of her childhood lost in books. A degree in English Literature followed by a career in computing didn’t lead directly to her perfect job—writing romance for Mills & Boon—but she has no regrets in taking the scenic route. She lives in London: a city where getting lost can be a joy.

Rescued by Dr Rafe

Annie Claydon

www.millsandboon.co.uk

For my sweet sister

Praise for Annie Claydon

“A compelling, emotional and highly poignant read that I couldn’t bear to put down. Rich in pathos, humor and dramatic intensity, it’s a spellbinding tale about healing old wounds, having the courage to listen to your heart and the power of love that kept me enthralled from beginning to end.”

—Goodreads on Once Upon A Christmas Night...

“A lovely story—I really enjoyed this book, which was well written by Annie, as always.”

—Goodreads on Re-awakening His Shy Nurse

“Well-written, brilliant characters—I have never been disappointed by a book written by Annie Claydon.”

—Goodreads on The Rebel and Miss Jones

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

Introduction

Dear Reader

About the Author

Title Page

Dedication

Praise for Annie Claydon

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

EPILOGUE

Copyright

CHAPTER ONE

THE RAIN BEAT down hard on the windscreen, the wipers only clearing it for a moment before water blocked visibility again. Jack was sitting next to her, watching the road ahead carefully.

‘Think we’ll make it?’

Mimi was gripping the steering wheel tight, gauging the way the heavy vehicle was responding in the wet conditions. ‘Yep. As long as the road doesn’t disappear out from under us, we’ll make it.’

The comment wasn’t as unlikely as it would have sounded when they’d last come this way, two weeks ago. It had been raining then, a fine mist that barely covered the road ahead of them. But since then, the rain hadn’t stopped. It had been a dismal summer and August had brought storms. Roads had been washed away in some areas of rural Somerset, and ambulance crews had been battling to get through to their patients.

‘Just think. In two weeks’ time you’ll be away from all of this.’ Jack leaned back in his seat. ‘Miss Miriam Sawyer. Paramedic.’

Despite herself, Mimi grinned. She’d worked hard, and the sound of her own name, spoken with the coveted qualification attached still made her smile every time Jack repeated it. ‘I’m not sure I would have made it without you.’

‘’Course you would. Although I like to think that my expertise and advice were helpful...’

‘And the incessant nagging, of course. But we don’t mention that.’

‘No, we don’t. Or my back seat driving.’

‘Especially not that.’ Two weeks seemed like a long time right now and Mimi’s promotion from ambulance driver to paramedic a long way away. Just getting to this call was about as far ahead as she was able to think, right now.