Britannia all at sea: It's love at first sight for Britannia Smith when she meets Professor Jake Luitingh van Thien. She even follows him to Holland, hoping to see more of him. To her joy, he proposes! But just when all seems perfect, she becomes convinced that to go ahead with their wedding might ruin Jake's life.

Wish with the candles: During his visit to her hospital, Dutch surgeon Justin Teylingen develops great respect and admiration for Emma Hastings's skills. But that's not the same as feeling love—and it's love that she wants from Justin. Why would he see her as anything more than an efficient colleague when far prettier girls are his for the asking…?