Rivals and Roses (The Vaughns Book 1) by M.A. Nichols

He thinks they’re courting. She thinks they’re rivals. A surprise awaits them both…Dr. Arthur Vaughn came to the countryside for a fresh start, not to fall hopelessly in love. But from the moment he meets Violet Templeton—brilliant, headstrong, and as passionate about medicine as he is—he knows he’s found his perfect match.But while he’s dreaming of their future together, she’s ensuring he doesn’t have one.With her family’s practice at stake and their income dwindling, Violet has no choice but to drive the new doctor out of town before he steals every last patient. But the more she schemes against him, the more she glimpses the man beneath the threat—one who listens, who respects her, and who might just understand her better than anyone ever has.She’s fighting for her family’s survival. He’s fighting for a future with her. But only one of them can win.