Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: The Resident’s Dilemma
SERIES: Harbor Medical Center #1
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 105 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 20th 2022
BLURB:
Dr. Rory Milner is just beginning to understand what it takes to survive an ER residency. In his second year, he’s changed programs to gain additional experience. But not only does he need to manage the ins and outs of the ER, Rory also needs to navigate around his brother, a charge nurse, who feels Rory should toe his line, especially when it comes to Garth, one of the ER nurses.
As a nurse in the ER, Garth West has pretty much seen it all. But a new resident captures his attention, not only because he’s good-looking, but because Rory seems to care and really listens to the people who come into the ER. He also respects Garth and the rest of the nursing staff.
As Rory and Garth work together, they realize that a series of incidents involving botched cosmetic procedures may be related. Working together to uncover the source, they grow closer as attraction and trust grow into something deeper. Rory and Garth will need to stand together when what they find could end their careers and split them apart.
REVIEW:
Although it could be said that this author’s works are somewhat formulaic, that can be said of any fairly prolific romance writer. At the end of the day, there are only so many ways you can say – they met, they romanced, they fell in love and they lived happily ever after. However, this author always manages to find a little something special to spice up his stories.
Much of the flavour is added by the rich descriptions of settings and the development of secondary characters. There is never just a love story, always something else going on. In this case the primary characters are a second year resident and a nurse working in a busy ER. As well as the usual drama provided by the nature of their work, the two discover shady goings on and have to work out how to handle it without ruining their careers. At the same time Rory’s brother, Patrick is about to become a father and Garth’s mother is recovering from a stroke. Patrick, his wife Joanne, and Garth’s mother are all strong characters who have their own spaces and their own parts to play. They’re well written and well rounded in their own rights.
The writing isn’t always flawless, and there are times when the story stumbles, but on the whole the book is a good read. It’s got plenty of excitement and plenty of spice. There is nothing too cerebral and it’s easy to read it one sitting. If you like doctor stories you’re going to love this one.
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