Dear Love Doctor

I found this book when it first came out and kept it as a "keeper". I just reread it and loved the story all over again. I couldn't put it down. I came back here to purchase the rest of her books and can't wait to read the rest in this set. You will not be disappointed with Hailey North!

Daffy Landry has two jobs, one as a society columnist for one of New Orleans papers, and one as "Dear Love Doctor", an advice column for the lovelorn in a tabloid. She's pretty good at giving advice, but it's detached advice; she was wounded by her mother's infidelity and is unable to maintain a healthy relationship of her own. She pushes men away, sometimes gently, but more often brutally, to prevent them from being hurt by her. Daffy hits a nerve with Hunter James when she refers to him in her column as "Diagnosis Terminal," a bad relationship risk. Though no names are used, Hunter James knows he is the man in the column because of clues placed in the letter. When he goes to the tabloid in search of the Love Doctor he forgets his mission entirely when the receptionist is the beautiful woman he recently saw across a crowded room. The beautiful woman is actually Daffy's twin sister, and Hunter knows this because this twin doesn't affect him like Daffy does. Hunter is intrigued by Daffy and pursues her with determination. He tells himself he doesn't want commitment, but he's very serious about Daffy. Daffy fears commitment so much, she is forced to keep her distance, and she's afraid of what happens when Hunter finds out she's the Love Doctor. Hunter and Daffy wrestle with insecurities and fears that come from childhood. They are secure in their old patterns and wounds, and have adapted their lives accordingly. They are sweet, charming, realistic, and extremely appealing. The love scenes are steamy, and the sexual chemistry between Hunter and Daffy are electric. They are so obviously in love, yet neither can see it, not can they let down their guard long enough to really enjoy it. They are both notoriously "Love-em-and-Leave-em" heartbreakers who get their comeuppance with each other. The secondary characters add a nice mix to the story, enhancing rather than detracting. A

Daffy Landry is so wounded by witnessing her mother's infidelity she is unable to maintain a healthy relationship. She pushes men away, sometimes brutally, to prevent them from being hurt by her. As a result, she has a reputation as a tease and a bad relationship risk. She has two jobs: one as a society columnist for one New Orleans paper, and, ironically, one as "Dear Love Doctor"-- writing advice for the lovelorn-- for a tabloid. She's pretty good at giving detached advice, but she hits a nerve with one man when she refers to him in her column as "Diagnosis Terminal," a bad relationship risk. No names are used in the column, but Hunter James knows he is the man in the column because of clues in the letter. He goes to the tabloid in search of the Love Doctor but soon forgets his mission entirely when the receptionist is the beautiful woman he had recently seen across a crowded room. This beautiful woman is actually Daffy's twin, which the astute Hunter soon figures out. (The two women affect him differently.) He is enthralled by Daffy and pursues her with great determination. He's telling himself that he doesn't want commitment, but he's serious about Daffy. Her commitment fears force her to keep her distance. She's also afraid of what might happen when Hunter finds out she's the Love Doctor.... These characters wrestle with insecurities and fears that come from childhood. It's fun and rewarding to watch them free themselves from old patterns and wounds.

.....and the temperature soars when gorgous, man-eating, Daffy Landry and the wealthy love'em & leave 'em, Hunter James are paired up by Daffy's twin sister. These two are notorious for leaving broken hearts in their respective paths. Will they do the same to each other? How do they avoid falling head over heels for one another when they can't even be around each other for more then 5 seconds without wanting to tear clothes off of each other? The chemistry is so hot between these two, I advise only reading this book if you have a spray bottle of cold water near at hand and are prepared to cool yourself down with it. I enjoyed this book so much, that once I started it I didn't put it down except to eat and refill my spray bottle. I would love to see these two characters pop up in future books of Ms. Norths. Get this book, crab a comfy chair (don't forget the spray bottle) and prepare to tune out the world while you enjoy "Dear Love Doctor"!

Hailey North's latest book is even better than the previous ones. If you're looking for a book that will hit both the emotional and funny buttons, this is the one. Hunter and Daffodil are absolutely charming. DEAR LOVE DOCTOR is the ideal prescription for readers who like their romances sexy, funny and heart-warming. I highly recommend it.

The desperate woman writes to the New Orleans Crescent Love Doctor for advice because her beau Hunter James is restless and beginning to drift. The Love Doctor responds to "Loyal but Lonesome in Ponchatoula" that her relationship is "diagnosis terminal" as her boyfriend is unable to commit. Outraged, Hunter wants to confront this mumbo jumbo love doctor because he sees it differently. He feels he never has met the right one yet. Hunter meets Daffodil Landry, a socialite who is considered by New Orleans high society as a serial engagement breaker. Attraction springs up immediately, but Hunter's business partner warns him that Daffy is a heart breaker. Still Hunter and Daffy explore their relationship, which is turning into love. DEAR LOVE DOCTOR is an amusing romantic romp starring two engaging protagonists. The plot is fun because of the reactions to the growing awareness between Hunter and Daffy that this time something different is in the air. The secondary cast provides depth so that the audience better understands the past of the lead duet. Hailey North has written a charmer loaded with mirth that will delight readers. Harriet Klausner