His runaway date is back……for good?
When Laura and Tom find themselves competing for a job in
Yoxburgh Park Hospital's ER, it's, well, awkward! Last time they met, Laura
ran…before they could become more than friends. But with just one job on offer,
what's the harm in giving in to temptation? They'll hardly be working together.
Right? Wrong! And when Tom gets a life-changing diagnosis, can Laura convince
Tom that she's ready to be by his side—always?
Good book. Laura is a doctor who left the job she had
when her grandfather had a stroke and needed her help. While caring for him,
she did substitute work with the local hospital. When her grandfather died,
Laura stayed on, living in the house she inherited and taking care of Millie,
his guide dog. When a permanent position opened up, she applied and believed
she had an excellent chance of getting it. Then a late applicant came in, and
the sure thing wasn't so sure anymore. What's worse, the applicant is Tom, an
old friend from medical school.
Tom had an excellent job as an ER doctor in London until
circumstances made it necessary for him to leave. The position at Yoxburgh
seemed heaven-sent until he arrived for his interview and discovered Laura was
his competition. Now he feels a bit guilty about stealing the job out from
under her.
I loved the first meeting between Laura and Tom. The
awkwardness of the situation makes things a little uncomfortable, but they
handle it like adults. Having dinner together gave them a chance to catch up on
each other's lives. While Laura remembers Tom as something of a ladies' man who
seemed determined to add her to his collection, she's stunned to find out that
he really cared about her. She had resisted because it would have been far too
easy to fall in love with him. Because only one of them will get the job and
therefore won't work together, Tom and Laura give in to the sparks that still
flare between them. Neither of them expects Laura to be asked to fill in for a
doctor going on maternity leave, making them coworkers after all.
I loved that Tom and Laura are mature professionals who put
their differences aside. Their methods complement each other, which makes an
excellent work environment. It isn't long before they slip back into their old
friendship, but with the added complication of irresistible attraction. I
enjoyed watching them get to know each other again and the closeness that
resulted from it.
But fate doesn't make things easy for them. Tom notices
some health issues that, once diagnosed, become potentially career-ending. I
ached for Tom, who could only focus on the negative aspects. His growing
feelings for Laura contribute to his despair as he contemplates a future
without her. Tom tries pushing her away, believing she deserves someone who can
give her everything she wants. Laura is much stronger than Tom realizes and
refuses to be sidelined. Her empathy and support are fantastic. She also
provides the kick in the pants he needs after she gives him unexpected news. I
loved seeing Laura fight for him and the emotional exchange as she finally gets
through to him. I loved the ending and their determination to face their future
together.
No comments:
Post a Comment