Intensive Care — Carole Halston

A love match between a neurosurgeon and a salesclerk? Impossible, thought Ruth. She was flattered by the prominent physician's attention, but what could he possibly see in her?

What David saw was Ruth's bubbly excitement, fresh outlook and honest affection -- all the simple pleasures he'd missed along the road to success.

Hiking through Washington's enchanting redwood forests, Ruth and David were loving equals. But back in society, would the glow they'd kindled in their private wonderland dim in the harsh light of reality? Or could intensive caring make their love burn brighter than ever?