Nurse’s Scottish Island Escape

By Karin Baine

On Sale: 8/25/2026
The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Karin Baine, a friends to lovers, workplace romance on a remote Scottish island!

Temporary escape to finding forever?

Nurse Blair MacKenzie’s reality came crumbling down the day her husband died, leaving her with nothing. Devastated, she will do whatever it takes to rebuild her shattered life. Even temporarily relocate to a secluded Scottish island to work with old friend GP Evan Balfour! He’s facing his own heartbreak, and Blair finds unlikely comfort in their kindred connection and the remote rugged landscape. This chapter wasn’t supposed to last…so why does the idea of a future with Evan feel so right?

From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
ISBN: 9780369778512
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: Aug 25, 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 / Medical
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Friends to Lovers
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural

Karin Baine

Biography

Karin Baine lives in Northern Ireland with her husband, two sons, and her out-of-control notebook collection. Her Mother and Grandmother’s vast collection of books inspired her love of reading and her dream of becoming a Harlequin Mills & Boon® author. Now she can tell people she has a proper job!

You can follow Karin on Twitter, @karinbaine1 or visit her website for the latest news – karinbaine.com

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The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Karin Baine<strong>, </strong>a friends to lovers, workplace romance on a remote Scottish island!<br><br><em>Temporary escape to finding forever?</em><br><br> Nurse Blair MacKenzie’s reality came crumbling down the day her husband died, leaving her with nothing. Devastated, she will do whatever it takes to rebuild her shattered life. Even temporarily relocate to a secluded Scottish island to work with old friend GP Evan Balfour! He’s facing his own heartbreak, and Blair finds unlikely comfort in their kindred connection and the remote rugged landscape. This chapter wasn’t supposed to last…so why does the idea of a future with Evan feel so right?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Medical: </strong><em>Life and love in the world of modern medicine.</em>

ISBN: 9780369778512
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: Aug 25, 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 / Medical
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Friends to Lovers
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural

Karin Baine

Biography

<p>Karin Baine lives in Northern Ireland with her husband, two sons, and her out-of-control notebook collection. Her Mother and Grandmother's vast collection of books inspired her love of reading and her dream of becoming a Harlequin Mills & Boon® author. Now she can tell people she has a proper job! </p><p>You can follow Karin on Twitter, @karinbaine1 or visit her website for the latest news – karinbaine.com</p>gt;