Doctor Dragon's Second Chance (BANISHED MIDLIFE DRAGON SHIFTERS SERIES, Book 6)(Paranormal Women's Fiction)

Doctor Dragon’s Second Chance Banished Midlife Dragon Shifters Series Book 6 ALICIA BANKS Contents Title PageDoctor Dragon’s Second ChanceChapter One: Finding the GirlChapter Two: An Unexpected SparkChapter Three: Family ReunitedChapter Four: Reclaiming the PastChapter Five: Getting CloserChapter Six: The RunawayChapter Seven: Searching for CluesChapter Eight: DecisionsChapter Nine: Piecing the PuzzleChapter Ten: The Plot ThickensChapter Eleven: The InterrogationChapter Twelve: Another MysteryChapter Thirteen: Tracking SarahChapter Fourteen: Finding the EnemyChapter Fifteen: The MeetingChapter Sixteen: The ConfessionChapter Seventeen: Ending the CoupChapter Eighteen: Firm DecisionsChapter Nineteen: Surprise BrideChapter Twenty: Happy Ever AfterSample: Broken & Savage Dragon ShifterChapter OneChapter TwoAuthor’s NoteBooks In This SeriesBooks By This Author Copyright © 2022 by Alicia Banks:All rights are reserved.It is illegal to reproduce any part of this Book in any form i.e. mechanical, electronical, printed, or audible form including storage information and retrieval system without any written permission from the Author, except brief quotation in a Book Review.DOCTOR DRAGON’S SECOND CHANCE (BANISHED MIDLIFE DRAGON SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 6) Doctor Dragon’s Second ChanceBLURBA family struggling to find peace now that they’ve returned to their home following an ill-conceived banishment. A long overdue celebration of life for the family patriarch, to be attended by many from far away. Hearts that will heal and once again turn to love in the most unexpected ways.Larisa RoqueMy husband convinced me to follow my dream of becoming a doctor.But the war took him away from me years before I finally achieved my goal.I couldn’t save my father, but now as I was returning to my beautiful home, I was more confident, more determined, and more prepared for the future.I wasn’t looking for love.I hadn’t even contemplated dating after my husband’s death.But my destiny was planning different for me.When Trever spoke to me, I had a feeling that I had never felt before.It felt like a second chance of happiness was at my fingertips.But after loving and losing, I was not in a position to understand what exactly my heart really wanted.Or maybe I was just lonelier than I thought, so I was grasping at straws?One thing was for sure – it may be better to have loved and lost… the second time around was one hell of a ride.Trevor HaleAccompanying my dad to my uncle’s celebration of life was just the break I needed.One that would prevent the hospital from totally encompassing my life.I loved being a surgeon, but I missed the doctor-patient relationship that was missing because every patient I had was an emergency.The clinical encounters I had day in and day out filtered over into my down time.And love was something that I felt was just for everyone else. Until I met her…The kindness in her eyes, the light in her soul made my heart yearn for her.But patience was called for to avoid spooking her away; like me.She had avoided relationships for too long, and trusting her heart was difficult.And when I discovered that I failed her husband in his ultimate moment of need, I lost all the chances. And now what?How do I explain to her that he died on my watch? Will she hate me when she finds out?And can my heart stand the blow if she walks away?Can Larisa and Trevor find peace in their hearts to ignite the inferno of love that’s developing? And while everyone is gathered in celebration, can the matriarch of the Hale family also find her second chance at love? Will everyone have a happy ever after as the Hale Family Chapter One: Finding the GirlLarisaLarisa Roque hugged her mentor with emotion that almost overwhelmed her. “Thank you for everything, Dr. Gorman. Without you, I never would have become a full-fledged doctor.”“You’re going to make your patients very lucky to be treated by you. You have a gift, Larisa, along with the ability to seek out the problem while calming the patient. Many can only wish they had your bedside manner.”“You’re very kind. I was lucky to do my residence with you.”“Likewise.” Dr. Gorman handed her an envelope. “All of your final official certificates and acknowledgements, signed, sealed, and delivered. I wish my long term residents were as able and capable as you have become in only a few months.”“Thank you for allowing me to take the abbreviated route.”He shook his head. “I didn’t allow you anything. You earned it. I can’t justify a longer residency when I’m suddenly learning from you.”With a huge smile, Larisa stood up on her toes and kissed his cheek. “I’ll never forget you.”“Keep in touch. I don’t say that to everyone, but I’d be honored to continue on your journey with you, even if only by long distance.” He walked toward the door with her. “Where are you headed?”“Home. I haven’t seen my brother or new niece since she was born. I have a whole kingdom of people to say hello to, and I need to put down some roots of my own.”“I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Roque. You’re leaving soon?”“Right now, actually. I’ve already closed up my apartment and packed what I came with.” She held up the envelope. “This is the only thing I need to stick in my bag.”With a final hug, Dr. Gorman bid her farewell and strolled off down a hallway. Larisa took a final look around before she pushed the door open.Ten minutes later, she soared through the sky on her way back to the Sacred Gardens. She was anxious to see Luke again; she hadn’t seen her brother since just after the birth of his daughter. She smiled at the thought of her niece, and she added a little more speed so she could visit with the now toddler.Now that Larisa had finished her schooling and her whirlwind residency, she was returning home a fully-fledged doctor. She had no idea what the future held, but surprisingly, she didn’t care. She wanted to be around family again while she figured it out. Her last trip home had reminded her of that.Her late husband flashed