A Gentle Awakening

Mills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world’s best-loved romance authors.

“Don’t think you can come sneaking back here if you are ever out of a job!” Florina’s father was furious when, after a lifetime of drudgery, she finally plucked up the courage to rebel. But there was no danger of her returning home.

Florina loved her new job as cook in the household of eminent consultant William Sedley. And it wasn’t long before she realised that she loved her employer too. But she had no chance of attracting his attention when he was engaged to be married to the glamorous Wanda!

About the author

Romance readers around the world were sad to note the passing of Betty Neels in June 2001.Her career spanned thirty years, and she continued to write into her ninetieth year.To her millions of fans, Betty epitomized the romance writer.Betty’s first book, Sister Peters in Amsterdam,was published in 1969, and she eventually completed 134 books.Her novels offer a reassuring warmth that was very much a part of her own personality.Her spirit and genuine talent live on in all her stories.