It's time…
…for the surgeon to take a chance!
Pediatric surgeon Lachlan doesn't do emotion. Until nurse
Flick comes crashing into his orbit! She may be poised and professional, but
it's Flick's warmth that tempts Lachlan to open up. Now, as his world begins to
crumble, Lachlan knows she may be the only person he can trust with his
secrets. Can Flick also show him they deserve a future -- together?
Good book. This is the companion book to
A Pup to RescueTheir Hearts and takes place mainly at the same time. Lachlan is a pediatric
plastic surgeon who is at the top of his field. The book opens as a documentary
film crew plans to record one of his more challenging cases. Lachlan also must
deal with a parental crisis as his mother fires yet another caregiver, leaving
him scrambling for a replacement. Lady Josephine is a cold, bitter woman who
resists all attempts to help her. Lachlan is at his wit's end until the temp
agency suggests Felicity, aka Flick, as the perfect solution.
Flick's life consists of moving from one temp nursing job
to another. She likes the travel and the variety and knowing that the constant
movement keeps her from forming any unwelcome attachments. Flick is well known
for her ability to deal with demanding clients. She gets the call about this position
just hours after returning home from a job in Australia. She tells Lachlan
she'll decide after meeting his mother later that evening.
I liked the first meeting between Lachlan and Flick. He
is desperate for her to accept the position and tries using his tried-and-true
flirtatious charm on her as soon as he meets her. Flick immediately calls him
out on it, and Lachlan quickly changes his approach. The first meeting with his
mother shows a feistiness in Flick that gets her past the first hurdle and to dinner,
where she and Lachlan get to know each other a little. By the time dinner is
over, each experiences unexpected attraction and buries it under a professional
façade.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Flick
and Lachlan. They formed a nice friendship as they spent time together in the
evenings while doing their best to ignore the sparks of attraction. Those
sparks went a little out of control during a tour of the house before they both
pulled back. Lachlan knows that Flick's presence changes his life, but he can't
figure out what it is. I especially enjoyed watching as Flick began to see past
Lachlan's façade to the man underneath. That perception became vital when Lachlan
learned something that upended his life.
I liked seeing the revelation of Lachlan and Josh's
twinness from Lachlan's point of view. I ached for him and his feelings of
shock and betrayal. But that was nothing compared to the blow he received when
he confronted his mother about it. Meanwhile, Flick was caught in the middle. I
liked her conversation with Lady Josephine and the empathy she exhibited while
at the same time worrying about Lachlan. A heart-wrenchingly emotional scene
ensued when Lachlan returned to the house, and I loved how Flick reached out to
him. With all of the emotions flying around, it was no surprise that the
attraction between Lachlan and Flick found an outlet that night. It's Flick's
presence in his life that helps Lachlan deal with the changes, and they continue
to grow closer. Flick realizes that she's fallen hard for him but can't bring
herself to leave.
Fate continues to throw Lachlan's life into turmoil. He
grows closer to Flick, but without the experience to recognize it doesn't
realize he loves her. He and Josh spend a lot of time together, both personally
and professionally. Lachlan's life appears to be getting back on track until he
collapses during a dinner out. A devastating medical diagnosis causes him to
push everyone away in an attempt to protect himself and them from the grief of
loss. I ached for Lachlan when he realized what he'd done and the regret he
felt. I hurt for Flick also as she had flashbacks to her past, ramping up her
own fears of loss. Then a surprise diagnosis on her part caused her to
reconsider. I loved the scene in the hospital when Flick showed up just as
Lachlan felt his lowest. It was sweet and emotional and what both of them
needed. I also liked that Josh didn't give up on him and provided another ray
of hope. The epilogue was terrific and a great wrap-up to the duology.
Lady Josephine was the character that surprised me the
most. She started as a very unlikeable person, cold and demanding. But even in
that first scene with her, there was a hint that there might be a better person
lurking below the surface. She infuriated me with her reaction to Lachlan's
questions about Josh but gained sympathy during her conversation with Flick. I
liked the glimmers of change that appeared, especially after Lachlan became
ill. Her part in the epilogue showed what a difference love makes.
As in the first book, I enjoyed the medical side of the
story. The surgery on the young boy's face was fascinating, and I loved Lachlan's
care and determination to make a difference in his life. I also liked the
information about Lachlan's disease and treatment.
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