The Friendship Series by Julia Donner

When Cameron Bradford is found bleeding and unconscious on the road, midwife Allison Davidson is asked to help him. The injured vagabond is soon discovered to be a local hero and thought to have died at sea. In him, she discovers a friend like no other. He finds a love that will not be denied, but Allison has a scandal in her past and will not tarnish a man so good at heart and courageous to a fault.

Beatrice Allardyce is too busy for something as inconsequential as marriage. And love? A waste of time when there are so many books to read and a father who needs her care. Getting caught in a compromising situation with the haughty Sir Jocelyn Warfield is not part of her agenda. Intrigued by her intelligence and keen sense of social responsibility, Sir Jocelyn finds himself caught in fascination's snare with a female who has to be constantly reminded that he’s not a man easily discounted... moreBeatrice Allardyce is too busy for something as inconsequential as marriage. And love? A waste of time when there are so many books to read and a father who needs her care. Getting caught in a compromising situation with the haughty Sir Jocelyn Warfield is not part of her agenda. Intrigued by her intelligence and keen sense of social responsibility, Sir Jocelyn finds himself caught in fascination's snare with a female who has to be constantly reminded that he’s not a man easily discounted. Or discouraged. Quite the opposite. All he has to do is make her believe that he’s her best bet. less

Hermione Avery has blacked out a memory she knows is important but is unwilling to face. Brilliant, young physician, Owen Claxton, is asked by her family to try to unlock the key to Hermione's past. He hadn't planned to fall in love with his patient but can't resist the mystery that is Hermione.