Ivan Munro wanted to be feared, not loved… But Bailey DelMonico, his new intern, is determined to proveshe isn't afraid of him—and more. In her own way, Bailey isas brilliant as Ivan—and people like her. Having realized shewanted to be a surgeon after several failed life experiences, shedeftly absorbs a barrage of criticism from Munro without everlosing faith in her dreams. Or her conviction to show Ivan thatno life is set in stone… But the more Munro fights against his intern's charm, themore cracks appear in his abrasive facade. Bailey soonsees that contrary to hospital gossip, Ivan has anything buta scalpel for a heart. Ever the optimist and always persistent,can Bailey now show Ivan that it's never too late to change…or fall in love?

Comedy / 5 m., 4 f. / Int. Adapted from the novel by Richard Gordon about the off duty lives of a group of medical students, this play weaves their happy triumphs and brave failures, love affairs and parties into a many colored pattern. Several individuals confined under the same roof employ a blithe exterior to hide their hopes and fears, ineffectually concealing an underlying earnestness of purpose. The play provides a good variety of character parts: young men, some playboys, some serious; the college porter and the eccentric professor; the dragon matron; nurses pretty and dull; and the landlady extraordinary. FEE: $75 per performance.

Richard Gordon's acceptance into St Swithan's came as no surprise. However, it was a shock to discover that, once there, he would have to work. Fortunately, life proved not to be all work and no play. This hilarious hospital comedy is for anyone who wonders what medical students get up to. Just don't read it on the way to the doctor's!

A Doctor in the House is the hilarious story of a young woman who gets all she ever dreamed of. Bhavnas days in medical college make her who she wanted to be. The man who makes her heart beat faster gets down on bended knee. But in the ever after, a storm begins to brew. An old flame shows up, uttering words she would have killed to hear all those years ago. Now, will they move her heart? Bhavna remembers the shy glances and the painful anticipation. No one can ever forget their first love. A generous sprinkling of mother-in-law problems, a pinch of regret, and a dash of harsh wordsthe cauldron boils over. Life is not like an M&B nor is it a Hindi movieall songs and happy endings. Her best friend, Monika, is facing an ugly divorce. Do all relationships end up bitter? You ride off into the sunset and then realization dawns?

While most people think of Dr. Carson as a trailblazing neurosurgeon and an outspoken conservative, Candy, his wife of 40 years, knows him as so much more: a loving husband, a devoted father, a devout Christian, and a patriot. With her new book, Candy Carson introduces America to a man equally remarkable in his private life as he is in public. Above all, she shows us Dr. Carson as a believer: in God, in family, and in America.

This story was previously part of The Hope of Christmas collection. They’re supposed to be allies, but mutual distrust puts this pair on opposite sides. Emma O’Sullivan is one of the first female doctors to enlist after President Franklin Roosevelt signs the order allowing women in the Army and Navy medical corps. Within weeks, Emma is assigned to England to set up a convalescent hospital, and she leaves behind everything that is familiar. When the handsome widower of the requisitioned property claims she’s incompetent and tries to get her transferred, she must prove to her superiors she’s more than capable. But she’s soon drawn to the good-looking, grieving owner. Will she have to choose between her job and her heart? Archibald “Archie” Heron is the last survivor of the Heron dynasty, his two older brothers having been lost at Dunkirk and Trondheim and his parents in the Blitz. After his wife is killed in a bombing raid while visiting Brighton, he begins to feel like a modern-day Job. To add insult to injury, the British government requisitions his country estate, Heron Hall, for the U.S. Army to use as a hospital. The last straw is when the hospital administrator turns out to be a fiery, ginger-haired American woman. She’s got to go. Or does she?

NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED… Millionaire Josh Alden just didn't know how to have fun anymore. It was always work, never play, that filled his days…and nights. But a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Florida Keys changed everything. Because this high-powered bad-boy-in-the-boardroom found himself being rescued…by a fisherman's spirited daughter. Rebel McCade was like no woman Josh had ever met. She was the picture of easy Southern charm and beauty. They were worlds apart; he knew their attraction could never be the real thing. They were too different. But Josh quickly learned never to say never—especially where a woman like Rebel was concerned.