Allan Kass

Title: Hostage Nurse
Author: Jane Converse
Published: ©1973
Publisher: Signet
Illustrator: Allan Kass

He is credited on the blog, Allan Kass, Illustrator of Book Covers.

They were the ideal couple. Jenny Cole, the pretty ash-blond nurse, and Alex Walters, the boyishly handsome intern. It would be a marriage made in heaven, their friends and relatives were quite certain. But suddenly, a clash of temperaments, a bitter quareel, and the inseparable twosome became mere nodding acquaintances. Jenny was determined to put Alex out of her mind, if not her heart. And she might have succeeded if a twist of fate hadn’t thrown them together in a bizarre and terrifying adventure. Facing danger, Jenny also faced the truth about herself and what she really wanted. But would it brin her a second chance at happiness … ?

Rudy Nappi

Title: Doctor Ellen
Author: Adele De Leeuw
Published: ©1944
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Rudy Nappi

Lovely Ellen Paige met a host of violent reactions every time she reaffirmed her intention of being a doctor. “It’s—well, it’s so unfeminine,” her sister Joyce said. “It’s hard for a  man; it’s even harder for a woman,” kindly Dr. Seth warned. “I want a doctor—one with pants on,” complained an injured patient. “No woman should be a doctor—and you least of all,” handsome Tim Flagg, fellow student, commented. The old prejudice against woman physicians was still very much alive, but Ellen waged her battle staunchly, determined to be a doctor as well as a woman—and to be accepted as both.

Rudi Nappi

Title: The Girl in the White Cap
Author: Margaret Howe
Published: ©1957
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Rudy Nappi

He is credited by the auction house that sold the original artwork.

Kate Mallory was pretty and red-headed, but as old Dr. John said, “there was no nonsense about her.” That is why he chose her as the nurse for the Vincent case. The Vincents were a powerful family, and Kate knew that caring for a crippled child in their isolated mansion would be demending, but her job was not made easier by—
SAM VINCENT—the handsome, charming widower who came to need and depend on Kate.
DR. SARGENT—suave and successful, who came to see the baby, but was much more interested in his nurse.
DR. PETER VINCENT—who treated her as a teammate, but who turned out to be the most troubling of all.

Rudy Nappi

Title: A Prize for Nurse Darci
Author: Suzanne Roberts
Published: ©1965
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Rudy Nappi

He is credited by the auction house that sold the original artwork.

Darci Betton loved being a nurse, but at the writers’ conference she discovered a glamorous new world. It almost made her forget Dr. Mark Garrett whose last angry words were branded on her heart. When Jerome Sinclair, the famous writer and Darci’s private idol, showed more than a passing interest, Darci’s new world seemed perfect. Would a new love help her forget the old?

Rudy Nappi

Title: Runaway Nurse
Author: Ethel Hamill (pseud. Jean Francis Webb III)
Published: ©1955
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Rudy Nappi

He is credited by the auction house that sold the original artwork.

For Nurse Jennifer Stowell, flight seemed the only solution. After the scandal involving her with the head of the Octagon Hospital, Jenny fled to the peaceful beaches of Hawaii, hoping to escape the gossip, the whispers and the pointing fingers. No one, it seemed, had believed her innocent. But on the smooth sands of Waikiki, handsome Dr. Brian Craig fell in love with Jenny. And Jenny, knowing all too well the damage that malicious gossip can do to the career of a promising young doctor, had to run again—this time from the arms of the man she loved.

Mort Engel

Title: Holiday for a Nurse
Author: Joanne Holden
Published: ©1965
Publisher: Pyramid Books
Illustrator: Mort Engel

He is credited on the back cover.

Valerie Wyndham, R.N., was looking forward to a few weeks of relaxation at a mountain cottage. But Valerie was far too pretty to escape attention, and too much a dedicated nurse to deny a request for help. That was how she found herself involved with the darkly handsome Adam Balin, owner of the famous Balin estate. But the charming young doctor, Ted Meredith, hated Adam and wanted Val to himself. And there was someone else—someone who had made it clear that Valerie was unwanted, and would stop at nothing to get her out of the way …

Martin Koenig

Title: Nurse Transplanted
Author: Theresa Holloway
Published: ©1971
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Martin Koenig

He is credited by the auction house that sold the original illustration.

Nurse Karen Carty was upset about her father. Unless the deadly disease he had was overcome, he was doomed. There was hope, of course. Dr. Court Delaney—young, capable, dedicated—had an idea that just might work. Suddenly—out of the blue—Karen and Court realized that there was a sinister plot afoot—one that was more violent, more horrible than any conceived by nature. But then—almost at the last minute—a sacrifice paid off.

Martin Koenig

Title: Nurse Stacey Comes Aboard
Author: Rona Randall
Published: ©1958
Publisher: Ace
Illustrator: Martin Koenig

He is credited by the auction house that sold the original illustration. 

Janet Stacey could not believe it when Peter Fuller broke their engagement. He told her that it would be unfair of him with so little income to ruin her chances for a “successful” marriage. Only a girl as much in love as Janet could have failed to read between the lines of such an excuse. As it was, she asked her uncle, owner of a shipping line, to employ her as assistant nurse on the luxury liner Regina, on which Peter was taking a business trip to New York. She thought that if she saw him every day she would be bound to win him back. In this innocent hope she reckoned not only without Peter himself, but without the ship’s doctor, Blane Hartley, who despised all girls in general, and Janet, the privileged niece of the shipowner, in particular.

Chapman

Title: Nurse with a Dream
Author: Norrey Ford
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1974, ©1957
Illustrator: Chapman

The signature runs up the right-hand corner. I am unable to determine who this was, so if you know, please post a comment below and let me know!

When Jacqueline Clarke came from France to nurse at a Yorkshire hospital she had never known any Englishmen except her father. Soon she was to meet two very attractive ones; her farmer-cousin Guy, who ruled over his broad acres from a centuries-old farmhouse, and the distinguished surgeon of whom nurses spoke in awed whispers as “the great Mr. Broderick.” Guy fell in love and started proposing marriage almost at once, while she wasn’t supposed even to speak to Mr. Broderick—and what a sensation there was when she did! She couldn’t presume to imagine that he would ever give her a serious thought…and yet the idea of him seemed to come persistently between her and Guy.

 

 

Paul Anna Soik

Title: Nurse Julie of Ward Three
Author: Joan Callender
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1973, ©1964
Illustrator: Paul Anna Soik

His signature is in the left-hand corner.

Julie Doran had been very happy in the busy, peaceful atmostphere of the geriatric ward, caring for her aged patients and on the friendliest of terms with the physician-in-charge, Hal Gardiner. But everything changed for the worse when Annette Marsh came on in charge of the ward. Was it Julie’s fault—and if so, what ought she to do about it?

Paul Anna Soik

Title: The Strange Quest of Nurse Anne
Author: Mary Burchell
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1976, ©1964
Illustrator: Paul Anna Soik

His signature is in the left-hand corner.

To Anne Weston, brought up in an orphanage, the sudden discovery of her American cousins was as astounding as it was wonderful, and when they invited her to stay with them in their Maryland home her cup of happiness was full. But as her visit went on, Anne found herself becoming filled with suspicion—and unease …

Bern Smith

Title: Nurse Deborah
Author: Marjorie Norrell
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: October 1970, ©1969
Illustrator: Bern Smith

His signature is in the left-hand corner.

Nurse Debby Carfax had always viewed her half-cousin Margot with some wariness—Margot having always been the type of girl who couldn’t see Debby have anything without wanting to take it away from her. And now Debby had a promising new boy-friend, and Margot had announced that she was coming to Debby’s hospital to work …

Bern Smith

Title: Guardian Nurse
Author: Joyce Dingwell
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: December 1970, ©1970
Illustrator: Bern Smith

His signature is in the left-hand corner.

Burn West had engaged Frances to look after seven-year-old Jason West in the joint capacity of nurse, governess—and guard. But why should the child need to be guarded? Just what was going on?

Ser Leone

Title: The Odds Against Nurse Pat
Author: Ray Dorien
Publisher: Ace
Published: ©1958
Illustrator: Ser Leone

He is credited (last name only) on the back cover.

Nurse Pat Merriford’s friends said the fire that inflamed her red hair sparked her impulsive personality. For Pat’s impetuous nature gave her a talent for landing herself in difficulties. Luckily, Dr. Kent Willerby had always managed to protect her from being burned. Yet Pat wished that Kent’s protective attitude would change to something more akin to the love she felt for him. Then Janet Westbrow came to work at the hospital. For the sake of loyalty, Pat found herself defending this girl she disliked; one, furthermore, who seemed determined to win Dr. Willerby for herself. To make matter worse, Pat found herself professionally opposed to the doctor she could never stop loving.

Mort Engel

Title: The Nurse’s Dilemma
Author: Vera Cleaver
Publisher: Pyramid Books
Published: December 1967, ©1966
Illustrator: Mort Engel

He is credited on the back cover.

“I’d better warn you, Nurse … I’m going to marry Stephen Templeton myself—so forget any ideas you may have in that line. I’m not ashamed of my money—I like what it can buy.” Helen Harrison’s arrogance infuriated Nurse Jean Wheaton, but she was comforted by the memory of the  handsome surgeon’s embrace. “I doubt very much if you’ll buy Dr. Templeton. Is that all you wanted to tell me?” “I just thought I’d warn you,” Helen said. “Steve is not the man to settle for … second best.” Burning with fury, Jean went to meet Dr. Stephen Templeton. Second best! Anyway, I have no intention of falling in love with him—or have I …?” A beautiful young nurse, a rich society girl, and a handsome surgeon become involved in a triangle that rocks Monroe General Hospital.

Bert Lannon

Title: Dr. Woodward’s Ambition
Author: Elizabeth Seifert
Publisher: Bantam
Published: August 1948, ©1945
Illustrator: Bert Lannon

He is credited opposite the title page.

Could YOU resist a man like Dr. Woodward? If you were a beautiful nurse and he was a big red-headed doctor with more rugged charm than any man you’d ever encountered … even though you were afraid to trust him, could you resist him? If you were the forgotten wife of a famous doctor, and Dr. Woodward made you feel young and desirable … even though you k new he was after your husband’s job, could you resist him? If a man like that made love to you … even though you knew he would walk all over you for his own selfish purpose, would you REALLY resist him?

Paul Anna Soik

Title: The White Jacket
Author: Kate Norway (pseud. Olive Norton)
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: February 1962, ©1961
Illustrator: Paul Anna Soik

His signature is in the lower left-hand corner. 

Vivien loved her surgical work with all the enthusiasm of her temperamental nature. She had been attracted to Johnny Dysart by his even temper and sound common sense. But the arrival of a new and disturbingly attractive member of the staff changed both their lives—and indeed the lives of many of the doctors and nurses at Queen’s Hospital.

Jack Harman

Title: Children’s Hospital
Author: Elizabeth Gilzean
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: December 1966, ©1960
Illustrator: Jack Harman 

His signature is in the lower left-hand corner.

Sandra Lorraine took great pride in her children’s ward at St. Christopher’s and she resented the “new broom” methods of the new consultant, Peter Donaldson. There were many clashes between them before they came to understand each other.