A wounded princess, an off-limits surgeon
Can they heal each other?
Adjusting to life as an amputee, independent medic
Princess Georgiana refuses help from anyone. Yet using surgeon Edward
Lawrence's state-of-the-art clinic would speed her recovery and escape from the
palace for good… Rehabilitation with the gorgeous -- and off-limits -- Ed means
letting her guard down, something Georgiana finds hard… But can Ed make her see
just how strong her scars make her and how much she has to offer?
Very good book. Georgiana is a combat medic, wounded in
action, and an amputee because of it. She is also a princess and heir to the
throne of a small country. As a result of her injury, she lost her work as a
medic and now struggles to adjust to her new life. When the book opens, we see
Georgiana doing her intense physical workout, determined to return to her
previous physical condition. She dislikes being the object of pity and distances
herself from the people around her, including her parents. Worry over Georgiana
leads her mother to ask Dr. Edward Lawrence to look in on her. The encounter
does not begin well as Georgiana resents his intrusion. While Georgiana treats
Edward quite rudely, Edward maintains his calm and convinces her that using his
clinic would help her recovery.
Edward and his business partner run a rehab clinic that
serves everyone but specializes in working with amputees. As if the clinic
weren't enough to keep him busy, he is also setting up a charity to help child
amputees and spends the rest of his spare time caring for his elderly parents. The
last thing he has time for is a relationship, but something about Georgiana
draws him to her.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between
Georgiana and Edward. I liked how Edward gave her the space and privacy she
wanted for her workouts but didn't let her push him entirely away. He quickly
saw through the attitude to the insecurities she tried to hide. The loss of her
leg and subsequent job loss left Georgiana feeling useless and unattractive,
while Edward sees the inner strength that drives her. As they spend time together,
they become friends. I liked how Georgiana saw the benefits of Edward's charity
idea and offered to help. And when an emergency gave Georgiana the chance to
use her medical skills, she realized she wasn't so useless after all. I loved
how her joy at that encouraged Edward to ask for her help with a very young
patient of his. The scene with Georgiana and young Hannah was terrific. I loved
seeing the effect helping Hannah had on Georgiana, showing her how much more
she had to give.
The more time Edward and Georgiana spent together, the
more the simmering attraction between them grew. I loved how Edward's attention
increased Georgiana's belief in herself to the point where she was ready to
face the public again. I loved how she revealed her "cosmetic
surgery" and used it to help others. I enjoyed seeing the sparks between
Georgiana and Edward build during that gala and how they finally gave in to them.
Their happiness was evident, as were their dreams for the future. But when
Georgiana received disturbing medical news, she pushed Edward away rather than
becoming another burden for him to find time for. I ached for Edward, who 1was
blindsided by her withdrawal. Advice to both of them came from an unexpected
source, giving each something to think about. I loved Edward's big moment as he
showed her how important she was to him. The epilogue was a terrific conclusion
and peek into their future.
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