The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Luana DaRosa, a found family, marriage of convenience, sapphic romance set in Sicily!
Taking her name… Stealing her heart!
Running a Sicilian refugee clinic and caring for her late friend’s son leaves Marina with no time—or desire—for romance. Yet her instant chemistry with the new doctor on her team, Layla, stirs inescapable emotions in Marina… So when her custody of Zaid is threatened, Marina makes Layla a daring proposal: marriage! The convenient arrangement will create the family unit needed to secure Zaid’s adoption. Only as temporary starts to feel real, will Marina choose to take a leap of faith with Layla…forever?
From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Taking her name… Stealing her heart!
Running a Sicilian refugee clinic and caring for her late friend’s son leaves Marina with no time—or desire—for romance. Yet her instant chemistry with the new doctor on her team, Layla, stirs inescapable emotions in Marina… So when her custody of Zaid is threatened, Marina makes Layla a daring proposal: marriage! The convenient arrangement will create the family unit needed to secure Zaid’s adoption. Only as temporary starts to feel real, will Marina choose to take a leap of faith with Layla…forever?
From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
ISBN: 9780369768827
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: May 26, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / LGBTQ+ / Lesbian
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Medical
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / Parenthood & Children
The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Luana DaRosa, a found family, marriage of convenience, sapphic romance set in Sicily!<br><br><em>Taking her name… Stealing her heart!</em><br><br> Running a Sicilian refugee clinic and caring for her late friend’s son leaves Marina with no time—or desire—for romance. Yet her instant chemistry with the new doctor on her team, Layla, stirs inescapable emotions in Marina… So when her custody of Zaid is threatened, Marina makes Layla a daring proposal: marriage! The convenient arrangement will create the family unit needed to secure Zaid’s adoption. Only as temporary starts to feel real, will Marina choose to take a leap of faith with Layla…forever?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Medical: </strong><em>Life and love in the world of modern medicine.</em>
ISBN: 9780369768827
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: May 26, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / LGBTQ+ / Lesbian
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Medical
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / Parenthood & Children