When love upsets the best-laid plans.
In this novel which inaugurates the series “Rivers Hospital Series 1“, Radclyffe places us in the heart of a hospital in the countryside of New York State to allow us to experience the meeting between two passionate women in search of a deep meaning for their existence.
Summary
For six generations, a member of the Rivers family has been at the helm of Argyle Hospital. Harper Rivers, a general practitioner, always knew that she would replace her father when he decided to hang up his stethoscope. But the hospital is in deficit and its board of directors accepted a takeover offer from a giant in the sector. Presley Worth, a senior executive of the company, arrives in Argyle to supervise the operation. She discovers a rural environment of unexpected beauty and meets an attractive general practitioner who does not intend to accept the fate reserved for the hospital without a fight.
To order
Tropes and themes
- Medical romance
- Enemies to lovers
- Work romance
- Feel Good
- Small city
Extract
As the emergency room doors began to close, two women entered, absorbed in hushed conversation. The tallest, a brunette, wore a stethoscope around her neck and was dressed casually in black pants and a well-pressed pale blue shirt. The other, with brown hair, was dressed in green scrubs and a white lab coat. They stopped and looked at Presley.
The brunette caught the door before it closed and smiled.
— Are you going to see a patient?
The question caught Presley off guard, or perhaps the warm smile and soft, caressing voice. The morning was ripe for surprises.
– No thanks. Actually, I’m looking for the administrative wing.
The woman in scrubs burst out laughing, her brown eyes sparkling with arrogance and self-confidence.
— Well, we’re not exactly talking about a wing, maybe more like a wing tip.
“That will do,” Presley said.
“I’m going in that direction,” said the brunette, holding out her hand. Harper Rivers.
Another Rivers. Presley grabbed his hand. She was big, hot and strong.
—Presley Worth.
– Delighted to meet you.
Harper Rivers’ eyes were a deep, dramatic blue. Presley found it hard to look away. She let go of Harper’s hand.
– Me too.
“My name is Flannery,” said the young woman with brown hair, sliding into Presley’s field of vision. The most beautiful sister.
Presley looked at them and spotted the square jaws, the straight, firm noses, the full, expressive lips. The eyes were a different color, but the looks were similar: intelligent and confident. Dr. Rivers’ supply was seemingly inexhaustible.
“I will prudently refrain from commenting,” Presley said.
Harper laughs and Flannery smiles.
