Quadruplets on the Doorstep: Maitland Maternity

A widowed teen abandons her quadruplets at Maitland Maternity leaving only a note requesting that nurse April Sullivan adopt her children. Despite the mother's wishes, Social Services does not believe a single young nurse can adequately provide for the children, and plans to remove them from her temporary care. April grew up in foster homes and will do whatever it takes to spare the children her experiences.A bit shocked and overwhelmed by the turn of events, April nonetheless dedicates herself to preparing her life for motherhood while hoping the mother either reconsiders or can be located.Caleb McCallum has a remarkable gift of empathy that served him well in his pursuit of subjects when he was a police officer. His partner's death resulted in his resignation from the force. Now father has requested a private investigation in search of the missing mother of the quadruplets. It's not hard for him to understand the widowed mother's fears, and his compassion is matched only by his determination to help April with the children. Knowing the child welfare system, Caleb knows marriage is April's only hope of winning custody. Despite his head's knowledge their arrangement is temporary and April resists commitment on any level not related to the children, Caleb's heart desperately fears losing her. The Maitland Maternity series continues with QUADRUPLETS ON THE DOORSTEP by Tina Leonard. A lively, entertaining romance, QUADRUPLETS ON THE DOORSTEP captures not only the joys and challenges of caring for four infants, but also the dangerous emotional waters and depths such care entails. Gentle compassion of the birthmother balances the desire of this hopeful adoptive mother. Indeed, the desires of the heart never prevents April's expectations for the mother to be found, making her quite an admirable heroine since she'd love nothing more than to keep the children herself. Spunky, intelligent and resourceful, April is a strong heroine evenly matched by Caleb McCallum. Caleb's white knight complex feels a bit exaggerated, yet understandable in light of his past. A wonderfully entertaining read, QUADRUPLETS ON THE DOORSTEP comes recommended.