“Tending Her Heart by Kathleen Shoop

This story is set in the early 1970's where Julie is a nurse working in the maternity ward. The old school methods the doctors use during delivery has Julie outraged. Each time she broaches the subject she is blown off or patronized, the equivalent of “don't worry your pretty little head” sort of thing. But, after a heated argument with a doctor, Julie looks to a younger doctor, Michael Young to back her up. But, instead he opts to keep the peace, leaving Julie feeling betrayed. When Julie is injured in a freak accident, Michael is the first one on the scene. Michael may be able to save her life and give her the best of care, but he probably won't be able to help save her job.
Set during the Thanksgiving holiday period Julie will face a long road to recovery, but her fight for better care and more sensitivity to women during pregnancy and childbirth will be a much longer road to travel on. With Michael's intense feelings for Julie, he is determined to see that she is afforded the chance to do the kind of work that will make a difference for so many. This author is very good at depicting the attitudes of male doctors during this era of time and highlighting women and men who fought for change. A strong story that proves men can and do support women and their dreams and love them all the more their determination and strength. I loved Michael and Julie and their HEA! ( )