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Grace Medical #1
Trauma Plan
Sidelined by injuries from a vicious assault, chaplain Riley Hale is determined to return to her former duties as an ER nurse. But how can she show she's competent when the hospital won't let her attempt even simple tasks? Determined to prove herself, Riley volunteers at a controversial urban free clinic despite her fears about the maverick doctor in charge.Dr. Jack Travis defends his clinic like he's commander of the Alamo. He'll fight the community's efforts to shut its doors, even if he must use Riley Hale's influential family name to make it happen.As Riley strives to regain her skills, Jack finds that she shares his compassion--and stirs his lonely heart. Riley senses that beneath Jack's rough exterior is a man she can believe in. But when clinic protests escalate and questions surface about his past, Jack goes into battle mode and Riley wonders if it's dangerous to trust him with her heart.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2012
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Candace Calvert
25 books494 followersFormer ER nurse, wife, Mom and grandmother, Candace Calvert believes that love, laughter, and faith are the best medicines of all. Her Mercy Hospital, Grace Medical, and Crisis Team series for Tyndale House offers readers charismatic characters, pulse-pounding medical drama, romance, humor, suspense--and a prescription for hope. Think, “Grey’s Anatomy finds its soul.”
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August 2, 2018
Wow! That was surprisingly good! Definitely my favorite Calvert book so far! It would have been a 5-star rating except for two minor-ish issues.
Right away I loved both of the MCs, Riley Hale, and Jack Travis. Jack especially. I'm not sure why, but I always have a soft spot for characters like Jack. I loved Riley's strength and courage, fighting back after being attacked. And Jack's whole storyline was just fabulous and so realistic. Both these characters were so realistic, which is why I loved them. Bandy, also, was one of my favorite characters.
The storyline moves fairly quickly and kept my interest. I loved how laid back and clean the romance was. While some people would perhaps find all the medical details somewhat gruesome, I found that aspect fascinating. The faith elements were spot-on and that scene with Jack in Bandy's truck . . . wow! So powerful!
One of the main things I didn't like was how physical Jack and Riley's relationship went so quickly. Nothing detailed, of course, but lots of kissing, huggings, cuddling, etc. I wasn't really a fan. The other thing was that Riley so easily stepped into a romantic relationship with someone who had a very obvious anti-God attitude. As a Christian, I was surprised that she so readily jumped into a relationship with no qualms at all.
Overall though, I greatly enjoyed this medical drama and will definitely be on the lookout for a copy of my own.
CONTENT NOTE: Recommended for ages 17+ due to mature themes.
Right away I loved both of the MCs, Riley Hale, and Jack Travis. Jack especially. I'm not sure why, but I always have a soft spot for characters like Jack. I loved Riley's strength and courage, fighting back after being attacked. And Jack's whole storyline was just fabulous and so realistic. Both these characters were so realistic, which is why I loved them. Bandy, also, was one of my favorite characters.
The storyline moves fairly quickly and kept my interest. I loved how laid back and clean the romance was. While some people would perhaps find all the medical details somewhat gruesome, I found that aspect fascinating. The faith elements were spot-on and that scene with Jack in Bandy's truck . . . wow! So powerful!
One of the main things I didn't like was how physical Jack and Riley's relationship went so quickly. Nothing detailed, of course, but lots of kissing, huggings, cuddling, etc. I wasn't really a fan. The other thing was that Riley so easily stepped into a romantic relationship with someone who had a very obvious anti-God attitude. As a Christian, I was surprised that she so readily jumped into a relationship with no qualms at all.
Overall though, I greatly enjoyed this medical drama and will definitely be on the lookout for a copy of my own.
CONTENT NOTE: Recommended for ages 17+ due to mature themes.
May 14, 2018
3.5 stars
I enjoy books with doctors and nurses and this book had both!
The characters in this story were real, facing real life issues and struggles. These problems weren't hyped up, drawn out, or dismissed as not important. I did wish the Christianity was a little more prominent, a little more clear, but I'm glad it wasn't missing altogether.
I did find it a bit strange that four of the main characters all had some "secret past" though Riley's wasn't so secret. Kate's was hinted at, but you never got to really know her. Perhaps that's in the second book in the series.
My only real problem was that the couple were kissing quite a few times. Nothing in detail, nothing that made me feel like I was intruding, but it did bother me since they hadn't known each other very long and were not even serious about each other, well, they tried not to be. Otherwise it was clean.
I enjoy books with doctors and nurses and this book had both!
The characters in this story were real, facing real life issues and struggles. These problems weren't hyped up, drawn out, or dismissed as not important. I did wish the Christianity was a little more prominent, a little more clear, but I'm glad it wasn't missing altogether.
I did find it a bit strange that four of the main characters all had some "secret past" though Riley's wasn't so secret. Kate's was hinted at, but you never got to really know her. Perhaps that's in the second book in the series.
My only real problem was that the couple were kissing quite a few times. Nothing in detail, nothing that made me feel like I was intruding, but it did bother me since they hadn't known each other very long and were not even serious about each other, well, they tried not to be. Otherwise it was clean.
April 29, 2012
The evidence of a good book is generally in how quickly one feels compelled to read it. The quicker the better - even though it is bitter sweet to reach the end, you still can't wait to get there.
This is the second title and a start of a new series, that I have read of Candace Calvert's novels. Reinventing the adrenaline and action of ER and other dramatic hospital dramas, Trauma Plan had plenty of gritty action to keep the pulse pounding and just enough mystery to keep avid page turning a must.
Hospital ER Chaplain (and registered nurse) Riley Hale is desperately trying to regain her position as a fully able ER nurse after suffering a horrific attack that left her severely injured and jeopodise her ability to do her job. Enter ER doc Jackson Travis - who is single-handedly directing a small clinic to serve the poor and homeless of the area, much to the opposition of the swanky residence who would rather then clinic be anywhere but there back door.
The two initially clash but both need the other - Jack, to have the Hale name (Rily's family have influence) on his clinic and Riley to regain her confidence and have a endorcement that she can return to the job she loves.
Along with the two leads, we meet a wonderful group of supporting characters who flesh out the world of this Texan town. From Bandy, the crusty old rodeo man with his little dog with his wheeled cart he pulls behind him, to Kate - Riley's coworker who no doubt will appear in further titles (I hope).
The story, while having a typlical romantic pattern also through up enough mystery and questions - especially around Jack and his secret past that I personally didn't see the revelation coming. The ending also has a few shocking moments befitting a medical romantic drama.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves their medical fiction with a high dose of romance and a fantastic message that shine through the whole thing. I can't wait for the next title.
This is the second title and a start of a new series, that I have read of Candace Calvert's novels. Reinventing the adrenaline and action of ER and other dramatic hospital dramas, Trauma Plan had plenty of gritty action to keep the pulse pounding and just enough mystery to keep avid page turning a must.
Hospital ER Chaplain (and registered nurse) Riley Hale is desperately trying to regain her position as a fully able ER nurse after suffering a horrific attack that left her severely injured and jeopodise her ability to do her job. Enter ER doc Jackson Travis - who is single-handedly directing a small clinic to serve the poor and homeless of the area, much to the opposition of the swanky residence who would rather then clinic be anywhere but there back door.
The two initially clash but both need the other - Jack, to have the Hale name (Rily's family have influence) on his clinic and Riley to regain her confidence and have a endorcement that she can return to the job she loves.
Along with the two leads, we meet a wonderful group of supporting characters who flesh out the world of this Texan town. From Bandy, the crusty old rodeo man with his little dog with his wheeled cart he pulls behind him, to Kate - Riley's coworker who no doubt will appear in further titles (I hope).
The story, while having a typlical romantic pattern also through up enough mystery and questions - especially around Jack and his secret past that I personally didn't see the revelation coming. The ending also has a few shocking moments befitting a medical romantic drama.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves their medical fiction with a high dose of romance and a fantastic message that shine through the whole thing. I can't wait for the next title.
April 28, 2021
According to Goodreads, this is my second read of Trauma Plan, but I think I am experiencing some kind of reading amnesia because I flat out don't remember reading this and I think I would. I also don't know why I gave it three stars because I think it deserves four, which I am giving it this read through.
April 30, 2013
I am a huge fan of medical dramas, having loved ER, then Grey’s Anatomy and even Private Practice over the years, so the minute I saw this in the freebie list, I had to have it.
When I first started reading, I didn’t know anything beyond the fact that it was a hospital drama. I certainly had no it was a Christian romance.
Perhaps that is for the best, because I may not have read it if I had (being a lapsed Christian and all).
At the end of the day, this was a good book that, when I finished, I can actually say I enjoyed. The romance was sweet and tender (definitely no heat though, if that’s what you fancy), the mystery surrounding the main characters was enough to draw you in, and they even threw in a couple of minor characters that I loved – Bandy, Hobo (does a dog count as a minor character?), Vesta, and Kate.
If I had any criticism at all, it would be that the story took a while to pick up, and at times felt like it was taking too long to get anywhere. In some ways, Trauma Plan is the tale of two halves. The first half of the book was mildly intriguing but not really gripping (which I kind of expected from a hospital drama). Too many times, I found it easy to put the book down and had to force myself to pick it up and keep reading. I was frustrated that it was taking so long for the mysteries to unfold, and was a little put off by the preachy overtones, especially Jack’s attitude towards his neighbours.
However, by midway through the book, the pace did pick up and I found it a lot harder to put down, and was really enjoying how all the mysteries dovetailed into one by the end.
The only one I felt we didn’t get any closure for was Kate, and I believe her story continues in another book.
So was the book good enough that I’d read it again? Probably not, but it was enjoyable. The religion in it wasn’t over the top but it was definitely there. For people who prefer their romances clean, this is definitely one you want to give a go.
When I first started reading, I didn’t know anything beyond the fact that it was a hospital drama. I certainly had no it was a Christian romance.
Perhaps that is for the best, because I may not have read it if I had (being a lapsed Christian and all).
At the end of the day, this was a good book that, when I finished, I can actually say I enjoyed. The romance was sweet and tender (definitely no heat though, if that’s what you fancy), the mystery surrounding the main characters was enough to draw you in, and they even threw in a couple of minor characters that I loved – Bandy, Hobo (does a dog count as a minor character?), Vesta, and Kate.
If I had any criticism at all, it would be that the story took a while to pick up, and at times felt like it was taking too long to get anywhere. In some ways, Trauma Plan is the tale of two halves. The first half of the book was mildly intriguing but not really gripping (which I kind of expected from a hospital drama). Too many times, I found it easy to put the book down and had to force myself to pick it up and keep reading. I was frustrated that it was taking so long for the mysteries to unfold, and was a little put off by the preachy overtones, especially Jack’s attitude towards his neighbours.
However, by midway through the book, the pace did pick up and I found it a lot harder to put down, and was really enjoying how all the mysteries dovetailed into one by the end.
The only one I felt we didn’t get any closure for was Kate, and I believe her story continues in another book.
So was the book good enough that I’d read it again? Probably not, but it was enjoyable. The religion in it wasn’t over the top but it was definitely there. For people who prefer their romances clean, this is definitely one you want to give a go.
June 8, 2018
Candace Calvert mixes a bit of everything into Trauma Plan,
which is Book #1 in the Grace Medical series:
medical suspense, romance, co-worker relationships, family dynamics,
trying to figure out how one fits into the world, and finding that one little thing called faith.
She was gutsy, inspired, special.... and still learning to live with a severe injury.
He was an Army veteran, generous and caring, with an incredible sense of conviction....
and honesty .... for a reckless, irresponsible maverick anyhow.
(found in Chapter 14, 26, 2)
Riley has more than one fight on her hands, as does Dr. Jack Travis ...
will they find the answers they seek and find love along the way?
Bull rider, a chaplain/nurse, and a dog pulling a cart.
He'd worked with far less help in military scenarios.....
(found in Chapter 9)
It was impossible to think of Rambo Travis here.
Combat boots, camouflage, surly attitude ... and pink frosting?
(found in Chapter 8)
An assortment of patients - and relatives - came and went throughout the book...
but one will hold the key to unlocking a few mysteries:
an older woman who is diabetic by the name of Vera Caldwell.
Bandy, the clinic building manager, and disabled (and lovable) pooch “Hobo”
add to the challenge of learning to find peace and happiness in a world of chaos.
Not too many times I pick up a medical suspense book and find myself learning about birds of Texas or stumble into learning about a town that turns out to be the boyhood home of a WWII commander .... and, more than once, I found myself trying to locate songs and listen to them.
So not only was the book entertaining and had “faith challenges” in it, but educational as well.
I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series as well as other series by Candace!
*Pardon for the lack of page numbers; I was reading from e-book and none were present*
which is Book #1 in the Grace Medical series:
medical suspense, romance, co-worker relationships, family dynamics,
trying to figure out how one fits into the world, and finding that one little thing called faith.
She was gutsy, inspired, special.... and still learning to live with a severe injury.
He was an Army veteran, generous and caring, with an incredible sense of conviction....
and honesty .... for a reckless, irresponsible maverick anyhow.
(found in Chapter 14, 26, 2)
Riley has more than one fight on her hands, as does Dr. Jack Travis ...
will they find the answers they seek and find love along the way?
Bull rider, a chaplain/nurse, and a dog pulling a cart.
He'd worked with far less help in military scenarios.....
(found in Chapter 9)
It was impossible to think of Rambo Travis here.
Combat boots, camouflage, surly attitude ... and pink frosting?
(found in Chapter 8)
An assortment of patients - and relatives - came and went throughout the book...
but one will hold the key to unlocking a few mysteries:
an older woman who is diabetic by the name of Vera Caldwell.
Bandy, the clinic building manager, and disabled (and lovable) pooch “Hobo”
add to the challenge of learning to find peace and happiness in a world of chaos.
Not too many times I pick up a medical suspense book and find myself learning about birds of Texas or stumble into learning about a town that turns out to be the boyhood home of a WWII commander .... and, more than once, I found myself trying to locate songs and listen to them.
So not only was the book entertaining and had “faith challenges” in it, but educational as well.
I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series as well as other series by Candace!
*Pardon for the lack of page numbers; I was reading from e-book and none were present*
April 16, 2013
I picked up a copy of Candace Calvert’s book, Trauma Plan the other day and was happily drawn into a lovely romance.
Chaplain Riley Hale has tried to rebel against her wealthy and overprotective parents, by becoming an ER nurse. She loved her job but her career was sidelined after a brutal physical assualt left her with serious and permanent deficits in her physical ability to do the job. As she tries to recover she works in the ER as a Chaplain.
Life drastically changes the day she meets the ER Doc who some referred to as “Rambo.” Dr. Jack Travis has served his country, and devotes the majority of his time to helping the indigent people who lack medical care, but operating a free medical clinic.
The two meet but initially clash. Jack realizes he could use Riley’s name to help get positive support for his clinic, which is under attack by the local community. Riley realizes that Jacks offer for her to volunteer at the clinic would be a way for her to practice her skills and possibly et back into full time nursing as she desires.
What neither of them expect is that they would fall in love. As events unfold around them, they learn what is more important than their own selfish desires and that God uses everything as part of His perfect plan.
I really enjoyed this book. Candace is a former ER nurse herself and is able to give credibility to the life of those people who struggle to help those in their most desperate hours. She weaves lovely details into the story and a few surprises. Most of all she treats the issue of physical and emotional pain and the way that can interfere or draw us closer to God, in a realistic way without being preachy. I loved this novel and look forward to reading more of her work.
Chaplain Riley Hale has tried to rebel against her wealthy and overprotective parents, by becoming an ER nurse. She loved her job but her career was sidelined after a brutal physical assualt left her with serious and permanent deficits in her physical ability to do the job. As she tries to recover she works in the ER as a Chaplain.
Life drastically changes the day she meets the ER Doc who some referred to as “Rambo.” Dr. Jack Travis has served his country, and devotes the majority of his time to helping the indigent people who lack medical care, but operating a free medical clinic.
The two meet but initially clash. Jack realizes he could use Riley’s name to help get positive support for his clinic, which is under attack by the local community. Riley realizes that Jacks offer for her to volunteer at the clinic would be a way for her to practice her skills and possibly et back into full time nursing as she desires.
What neither of them expect is that they would fall in love. As events unfold around them, they learn what is more important than their own selfish desires and that God uses everything as part of His perfect plan.
I really enjoyed this book. Candace is a former ER nurse herself and is able to give credibility to the life of those people who struggle to help those in their most desperate hours. She weaves lovely details into the story and a few surprises. Most of all she treats the issue of physical and emotional pain and the way that can interfere or draw us closer to God, in a realistic way without being preachy. I loved this novel and look forward to reading more of her work.
June 24, 2012
A Christian medical drama with elements of mystery and romance, Trauma Plan has the feel of a Hallmark Hall of Fame telefilm. Positive elements abound, whereas the graphic descriptions that often plague medically-themed literature are largely absent. Fans of shows such as ER will probably like Trauma Plan.
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June 27, 2013Terrific story. Could hardly put it down! This is the first of Candace Calvert's books that I've read, but it won't be the last. Looking forward to the next one in this series.
February 12, 2018
We first meet Dr. Jackson “Jack” Travis in this page-turner. He’s the director of a rundown clinic that caters to the uninsured and discreet cases within the neighborhood. Jack is also an army reserve doctor who practices emergency medicine as a day job at Alamo Grace Hospital. Nicknames for him in the book were: trauma doc, rabid defender of the oppressed, GI Joe, mountain bike lunatic, and Rambo. For fun he likes to skydive, ride a mountain bike and rock climb….you get the idea. He’s also compared to real life doctor, Patch Adams at one point :) This is an outdoors man who enjoys taking risks, but he also has anger issues and lacks peace.
Jack’s anger is mostly towards a city council that is threatened by his clinic and the type of people it attracts, both for trouble and for treatment.
Here’s an excerpt:
She nodded, said nothing for a few moments. “Do you think there’s truth in what the action committee is saying? That the way Jack runs the clinic invites problems?”
Bandy gave a wry smile. “If you mean does he invite a variety of folks—poor, addicted, troubled and in trouble, homeless…hopeless?” He shrugged. “Then, yes ma’am, he’s opening the door to ‘problems.’ But then, I think you’ll agree that the book you’re holdin’ shows a fine example of service to others. No matter how messy it gets.”
Riley thought of Jesus among the lepers and wondered what Jack would think of that comparison.
“But,” Bandy continued, “if you mean does our Doc Travis go out of his way to rile up those committee members…or could he learn a thing or two about compromise, turning the other cheek, loving his neighbor as himself?” He clucked his tongue. “Then yes again. I think he’s inviting ‘problems’ there too. It’s sort of like…You remember that wall of photos above his desk?”
Riley nodded. Jack with the bulls, skydiving, in camouflage and holding a weapon…”You call it his buckle wall.”
“Right. Ever notice that every one of those pictures is just him alone? There’s the trouble. Thinking you can do it all alone. That you were blessed with broad shoulders so you could carry the world on ‘em. When a man does that, pretty soon it all becomes about him. That’s a lot more dangerous than running with bulls. It’s the way your soul gets gored.’”
Then we meet Riley Hale, a former ER Nurse who is recuperating from an attack that left spinal cord damage which means she has limited use of her right arm. She does have one nickname from her grandfather (brave little tiger), but she mostly has determination to get back into the ER and be reinstated as a full-time triage nurse.
Riley gets upset when her plan doesn’t work out, how many of us can relate to that? Did it ever occur to her that God has a BIGGER plan for her? That’s one of the most important lessons I learned in Trauma Plan. For those of us who work hard, pray hard and trust wholeheartedly in God, but can’t figure out WHY things happened differently than we expected…be encouraged because there’s a special breakthrough just for you and God is taking you RIGHT to it.
Wow, WHAT a book!! I didn’t know what to expect from a medical drama, but I enjoyed it from start to finish! Candace writes a PERFECT mix of drama, romance, healing, betrayal, and ALL the sadness and joy that goes on BOTH in a clinic and in the ER. I don’t watch medical dramas on TV (ER, Hawthorne, House), but I would love it if they made Trauma Plan into a movie.
Some of the cases dealt with in this story:
A diabetic patient who has a seizure
A young pregnant woman who is beaten severely
A paranoid patient who tries to throw an oxygen tank at a doctor
A roofer who falls from a house and suffers a ruptured spleen
Calvert describes each case with a personal touch that deals more with the reader’s emotions than with gory details. There was no profanity in the book and only a few kissing scenes. There’s also a great scene at The Alamo with interesting history.
My favorite characters in the story were Bandy Biggs, the building manager at Jack’s clinic as well as Jack’s mentor/friend/clinic’s security AND Bandy’s pet dog, Hobo. Hobo has no back legs and is considered the guard dog, official mascot of the clinic, and a therapy dog. He has a special connection with Bandy and together they bring hope and healing to their patients.
There is one scene in this story that had my jaw drop and put a BIG smile on my face…Candace takes us SKYDIVING!! As I was reading this awesome experience all I could think was, how did she write this part? Did Candace Calvert go skydiving??? Well, there’s an interview at the back of the book and she explains that she DID do it!!!! AH-MAZ-ING, yes!!! I have no desire to do the same stunt, but it was so cool READING about it :) You really experience the exhilaration and freedom in this scene, I even laughed!
As I was considering this review, this is the song that came to my mind so I got it off youtube. Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw. I’m not a country music fan, but this song just seemed perfect for this story. Go ahead and dance, I did :)
I highly recommend this book and I was so pleased reviewing it. It’s a bittersweet ending, but I understood why the story played out that way. There’s happiness, but there’s also loss. I laughed and cried throughout this story, but I enjoyed every bit of it. I understood the frustration, anger, doubts, questioning God, bitterness, brokenness, the sadness and the grief both Jack and Riley go through.
Something else that is passionately felt in this story, Christianity IS NOT for wimps.
However, once you make that decision it’s a calling that will show you what your purpose is in life; it will show you a loving God that walks with us through the pain; and it will give you hope in the midst of trauma. I have a family member that works in a hospital as an administrator and I bless God for her and the other medical professionals that are available for those in need, they make a difference every day without even realizing it. Make sure you get a copy of Trauma Plan; it’s got some good medicine, unforgettable characters, touching moments, and it gives you flawed characters that find faith in a hurting hospital.
I want to thank Tyndale House Publishers for the copy they provided. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
March 6, 2017
In Dutch, we have a specific word for medical romance novels with flimsy plots: doktersrommannetjes. This book had a lot more depth to offer. But all the good points of a romance novel as well.
May 23, 2012
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Trauma Plan by Candace Calvert
Awww finally another Candace Calvert book! I’ve been waiting on this since set informed her readers the story was in the making, and let me tell you it is well worth the wait! I love Trauma Plan, as well as all of Candace’s other books! Yes I am a Candace fan!
Hospital Chaplin Riley Hale needs to be back in ER at her old nursing job. That’s what she loves to do. But because of an earlier assault, her Doctors haven’t released her to do that job again, and her fellows workers are not sure she is competent enough just yet.
And then there is Dr. Jack Travis. Or could we say drill sergeant Jack? Dr. Travis worked as an ER Dr. and also ran a clinic for those who couldn’t afford high hospital bills. Since the run-down clinic was near a high and mighty sub-division, Jack was constantly being harassed by the rich folks from the wealthy community. This, and other things in Jacks past life cause such deep anger and bitterness in Jack that his fellow workers found him very difficult to be around.
And it seemed that Jack especially had it in for Riley, one thing he really didn’t care for her job as Chaplin at the hospital. He felt it was a total waist of time. Then why did he offer to let her help at the clinic? And Riley working at the clinic throws she and Jack together more. Could there be an attraction between them? Well I for one would like it, but then we will have to wait and see!
There is so much going on in this story that you will not want to put this book down once you start reading it. And with so much going on, we see Candace Calvert’s expert writing ability in full force, because she does a wonderful amazing job of pulling all of the characters and situations together to pen an unforgettable medical drama. And to read all about it, I highly recommend that you go grab a copy of “Trauma Plan” to read and enjoy for yourself.
April 15, 2013
This was a heart tugging story. There were many characters that made up the story, and they all pulled on my heart strings. One of the main characters was named Riley. She was a hospital Chaplin. She had been attacked; leaving one of her arms weaker than the other, and her finger tips was numb. She struggled to recovery, working hard to get her strength back. Her dream was to be back in the E.R. As a nurse. She took the opportunity to volunteer to work in Jack’s free clinic to provide health care to those that couldn’t afford it. She and Jack became close. I could feel the struggles of all the characters, felt the heart wrenching emotions when they lost someone , and also felt their joy for the happy times they shared. This book will not disappoint. I will recommend it to anyone searching for a good read.
Here are some of my favorite samples from the book:
sample from chapter: 31 “Are you there, God? Even if you aren’t I’m doing this. I have to. I can’t die…Being afraid to live.”
She shivered, searching for the headlights but turned on the windshield wipers. Then got it right. She squinted as the beams lit the wall of the garage; then she took hold of the gearshift and found reverse. She smiled despite another wave of dizziness. “If you’re there, God, fasten your seat belt; I haven’t done this in a long time.”
Sample from chapter 32 – “Thank you for what you did tonight. I appreciate it. Though…” He inspected the hospital ceiling, that knowing look on his face. “You know I’m not afraid to die.” “Because I know where I’m going.” How many times had Jack heard that? He shook his head. “You’re not dying.” “So they tell me.” Brandy shrugged. “but if I’m not afraid to die, then don’t you be afraid to live,Doc.”
Here are some of my favorite samples from the book:
sample from chapter: 31 “Are you there, God? Even if you aren’t I’m doing this. I have to. I can’t die…Being afraid to live.”
She shivered, searching for the headlights but turned on the windshield wipers. Then got it right. She squinted as the beams lit the wall of the garage; then she took hold of the gearshift and found reverse. She smiled despite another wave of dizziness. “If you’re there, God, fasten your seat belt; I haven’t done this in a long time.”
Sample from chapter 32 – “Thank you for what you did tonight. I appreciate it. Though…” He inspected the hospital ceiling, that knowing look on his face. “You know I’m not afraid to die.” “Because I know where I’m going.” How many times had Jack heard that? He shook his head. “You’re not dying.” “So they tell me.” Brandy shrugged. “but if I’m not afraid to die, then don’t you be afraid to live,Doc.”
December 17, 2018
Wow! That was surprisingly good! Definitely my favorite Calvert book so far! It would have been a 5-star rating except for two minor-ish issues.
Right away I loved both of the MCs, Riley Hale, and Jack Travis. Jack especially. I'm not sure why, but I always have a soft spot for characters like Jack. I loved Riley's strength and courage, fighting back after being attacked. And Jack's whole storyline was just fabulous and so realistic. Both these characters were so realistic, which is why I loved them. Bandy, also, was one of my favorite characters.
The storyline moves fairly quickly and kept my interest. I loved how laid back and clean the romance was. While some people would perhaps find all the medical details somewhat gruesome, I found that aspect fascinating. The faith elements were spot-on and that scene with Jack in Bandy's truck . . . wow! So powerful!
One of the main things I didn't like was how physical Jack and Riley's relationship went so quickly. Nothing detailed, of course, but lots of kissing, huggings, cuddling, etc. I wasn't really a fan. The other thing was that Riley so easily stepped into a romantic relationship with someone who had a very obvious anti-God attitude. As a Christian, I was surprised that she so readily jumped into a relationship with no qualms at all.
Overall though, I greatly enjoyed this medical drama and will definitely be on the lookout for a copy of my own.
CONTENT NOTE: Recommended for ages 17+ due to mature themes.
Right away I loved both of the MCs, Riley Hale, and Jack Travis. Jack especially. I'm not sure why, but I always have a soft spot for characters like Jack. I loved Riley's strength and courage, fighting back after being attacked. And Jack's whole storyline was just fabulous and so realistic. Both these characters were so realistic, which is why I loved them. Bandy, also, was one of my favorite characters.
The storyline moves fairly quickly and kept my interest. I loved how laid back and clean the romance was. While some people would perhaps find all the medical details somewhat gruesome, I found that aspect fascinating. The faith elements were spot-on and that scene with Jack in Bandy's truck . . . wow! So powerful!
One of the main things I didn't like was how physical Jack and Riley's relationship went so quickly. Nothing detailed, of course, but lots of kissing, huggings, cuddling, etc. I wasn't really a fan. The other thing was that Riley so easily stepped into a romantic relationship with someone who had a very obvious anti-God attitude. As a Christian, I was surprised that she so readily jumped into a relationship with no qualms at all.
Overall though, I greatly enjoyed this medical drama and will definitely be on the lookout for a copy of my own.
CONTENT NOTE: Recommended for ages 17+ due to mature themes.
February 26, 2012
Pulse-pounding fiction!
From the medical details, to the romance, to the romantic balcony dinner and even the skies for a quick dive, this book packs more than one wallop.
Sooo smooth – the only word I can think of to describe the writing. There isn’t a single stuttering moment, the story uber-comfortable to slip into and hard to leave.
Jack is the quintessential rugged hero. Not afraid to tackle any challenge, determined to climb any mountain that gets in his way, he’s the character that is driven and in turn drives.
To watch the romance between Jack and Riley is a wonderful thing. Riley in her cautiousness and fears, but with strength to her core, just begging to be discovered. Opposites that bring out the good in the other.
I wanted Riley to see her dream realized, she longed to get back into the ER so badly, but sometimes where we are is right where God wants us to be.
Having a part-time job in the medical field, I had to smile at the new details I now know and can appreciate, but don’t let that “scare” the unknown from such a novel topic. It’s written in such a way (again, gotta go back to *smooth*) that the reader smack in the middle of the action.
Being a lover of those ER scenes, I wanted a few more, but top to bottom the novel is a great one. Secondary characters that I look forward to seeing again in coming novels, plot that is thick with layers and main characters that rise to every challenge. Again…smooth.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through Netgalley for my advance copy to review.
From the medical details, to the romance, to the romantic balcony dinner and even the skies for a quick dive, this book packs more than one wallop.
Sooo smooth – the only word I can think of to describe the writing. There isn’t a single stuttering moment, the story uber-comfortable to slip into and hard to leave.
Jack is the quintessential rugged hero. Not afraid to tackle any challenge, determined to climb any mountain that gets in his way, he’s the character that is driven and in turn drives.
To watch the romance between Jack and Riley is a wonderful thing. Riley in her cautiousness and fears, but with strength to her core, just begging to be discovered. Opposites that bring out the good in the other.
I wanted Riley to see her dream realized, she longed to get back into the ER so badly, but sometimes where we are is right where God wants us to be.
Having a part-time job in the medical field, I had to smile at the new details I now know and can appreciate, but don’t let that “scare” the unknown from such a novel topic. It’s written in such a way (again, gotta go back to *smooth*) that the reader smack in the middle of the action.
Being a lover of those ER scenes, I wanted a few more, but top to bottom the novel is a great one. Secondary characters that I look forward to seeing again in coming novels, plot that is thick with layers and main characters that rise to every challenge. Again…smooth.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through Netgalley for my advance copy to review.
March 19, 2012
More than a year ago ER nurse Riley Hale was injured in a brutal attack. Because of her injuries she can’t perform the tasks needed of an ER nurse. Now she’s working as a chaplain in the hospital—hoping that someday she will be able to work as ER nurse again.
Daredevil Dr. Jack Travis runs a free clinic. When Jack meets Riley and learns about her condition, he offers her to help at his clinic to practice her skills. Despite her fears of Jack’s reputation she accepts his offer. While working together Jack discovers that he not only needs her in his clinic, but also in his personal life.
Riley learns that the rumours she heard about Jack are not completely true and she starts to care for him.
While reading about the growing attraction and romance between Jack and Riley, we also meet some nice secondary characters. Bandy Biggs and his lovely dog on carts Hobo really made me smile. Then there’s Vesta Calder who knows something about Jack’s past, but she’s too scared to talk. And Riley’s friend Kate also has her own secrets to deal with.
This book is the first in a new series, but can also be read as a stand-alone. I learned that Riley’s character first was introduced in Code Triage, but you don’t have to read that book first. I haven’t read Candace Calvert’s previous books and I didn’t feel like I was missing something.
Candace’s writing is impeccable, the characters easily loved and the plot nicely developed.
This book is on my favorites list of 2012!
*Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers and NetGalley for providing me a free eBook for review.*
July 29, 2012
Trauma Plan
Grace Medical
By Candace Calvert
Past tragedies haunt Doctor Jack Travis and Trauma Chaplain Riley Hale, both of whom work at Alamo Grace.
Riley is attempting to regain her status as a nurse after an attack injured her, robbing her of feeling in one arm. When Jack offers her a chance to volunteer in the free clinic he runs in The Bluffs - a posh and exclusive neighborhood, Riley reluctantly agrees.
But Jack has ulterior motives in offering Riley a position at the clinic. Jack hopes that Riley's family name will place the clinic in a more positive light. A neighborhood action committee is trying to force the eyesore to close because it is economically impacting the property values and bringing unwanted persons into the area.
Vesta Calder is a reluctant patient at Alamo Grace and when she sees Jack it sets off a panic attack. Riley connects with the normally home-bound woman and agrees to check in with her on a weekly basis to help her keep her medication regulated. But a secret from Vesta's past links her to Jack.
As Jack and Riley work to bring medical care to those who can least afford it, they come to see that the same passion drives them both. But can they save the clinic or will greed destroy all they have worked for?
Trauma Plan is a moving story as several characters deal with life and the choices that they have allowed to define them. Trauma Plan is truly a grace plan - God's grace for all who seek after Him.
I was provided was a Digital ARC loan of this title for the purpose of this review.
Grace Medical
By Candace Calvert
Past tragedies haunt Doctor Jack Travis and Trauma Chaplain Riley Hale, both of whom work at Alamo Grace.
Riley is attempting to regain her status as a nurse after an attack injured her, robbing her of feeling in one arm. When Jack offers her a chance to volunteer in the free clinic he runs in The Bluffs - a posh and exclusive neighborhood, Riley reluctantly agrees.
But Jack has ulterior motives in offering Riley a position at the clinic. Jack hopes that Riley's family name will place the clinic in a more positive light. A neighborhood action committee is trying to force the eyesore to close because it is economically impacting the property values and bringing unwanted persons into the area.
Vesta Calder is a reluctant patient at Alamo Grace and when she sees Jack it sets off a panic attack. Riley connects with the normally home-bound woman and agrees to check in with her on a weekly basis to help her keep her medication regulated. But a secret from Vesta's past links her to Jack.
As Jack and Riley work to bring medical care to those who can least afford it, they come to see that the same passion drives them both. But can they save the clinic or will greed destroy all they have worked for?
Trauma Plan is a moving story as several characters deal with life and the choices that they have allowed to define them. Trauma Plan is truly a grace plan - God's grace for all who seek after Him.
I was provided was a Digital ARC loan of this title for the purpose of this review.
May 3, 2012
"Trauma Plan" is a Christian romance novel. I must admit that I thought this story was going to have a bit of mystery as well: who assaulted Riley back when she was injured? We did get some mystery, but it was why Vesta, a secondary character, knew Jack and was afraid to be around him. I was actually more interested in Vesta's struggle to overcome her fears and in the other secondary characters than in Riley and Jack's romance.
I liked Riley, and all the character were complex and acted in very realistic ways. But I felt like I understood Kate's motives behind her attraction to the flattering man better than I understood Riley's attraction to Jack. My opinion of him was more what she said near the end, but perhaps that's because the author let us see inside Jack's head to his true motives for doing some of the "nice" things he did.
In Calvert's previous novels, I felt like the characters were more involved in dealing with the God issues in their lives throughout the novel so any reconciliation with God that happened felt natural. Jack refused to even consider God until the very end, so it felt sudden to me even if it was believable. I liked Riley's struggle better--trying to get God to give her what she wanted rather than realizing she's exactly where God wanted her to be.
There was no sex. There was a very minor amount of "he cursed" style bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher.
I liked Riley, and all the character were complex and acted in very realistic ways. But I felt like I understood Kate's motives behind her attraction to the flattering man better than I understood Riley's attraction to Jack. My opinion of him was more what she said near the end, but perhaps that's because the author let us see inside Jack's head to his true motives for doing some of the "nice" things he did.
In Calvert's previous novels, I felt like the characters were more involved in dealing with the God issues in their lives throughout the novel so any reconciliation with God that happened felt natural. Jack refused to even consider God until the very end, so it felt sudden to me even if it was believable. I liked Riley's struggle better--trying to get God to give her what she wanted rather than realizing she's exactly where God wanted her to be.
There was no sex. There was a very minor amount of "he cursed" style bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher.
December 5, 2012
I am a big fan of Calvert's books. I have not picked up one and been disappointed. I love the whole medical setting and especially love that Calvert's background is in the medical feel. It gives an authenticity to the setting and dialogue; as 'they' say, write what you know and know what you write.
Aside from my love of her medical dialogue I love-love-love her characters. Flawed, complex and beautifully written. I really fell in love with this cast of characters more than before. It was sorta given that I'd enjoy Dr. Jack Travis as he is very alpha male; hard on the outside but gentle once you get past the, at times, prickly barricade. Whom I really loved was our lead female Riley (Rah-Lee as Kate began to call her). I loved how broken she was, or at least thought she was. Yet the very thing that was holding her back from something she longed for was sort of a blessing in disguise. I love when characters don't realize how awesome they are and when the authors write them in a way where their awesome-ness is subtle and low key but still screams 'AWESOME'.
I think the only other book the came close to this one was Code Triage (Mercy Hospital #3). Maybe, these two tie for my favorite spot for Calvert's books. Either way, if you enjoy a medical drama, with character growth, romance and a splash of God then you'll not only enjoy this book series but Calvert's other series.
Aside from my love of her medical dialogue I love-love-love her characters. Flawed, complex and beautifully written. I really fell in love with this cast of characters more than before. It was sorta given that I'd enjoy Dr. Jack Travis as he is very alpha male; hard on the outside but gentle once you get past the, at times, prickly barricade. Whom I really loved was our lead female Riley (Rah-Lee as Kate began to call her). I loved how broken she was, or at least thought she was. Yet the very thing that was holding her back from something she longed for was sort of a blessing in disguise. I love when characters don't realize how awesome they are and when the authors write them in a way where their awesome-ness is subtle and low key but still screams 'AWESOME'.
I think the only other book the came close to this one was Code Triage (Mercy Hospital #3). Maybe, these two tie for my favorite spot for Calvert's books. Either way, if you enjoy a medical drama, with character growth, romance and a splash of God then you'll not only enjoy this book series but Calvert's other series.
January 23, 2016
If you liked The Mercy Hospital Series by Candace Calvert, you will enjoy TRAUMA PLAN, the first in her Grace Medical Series.
Riley Hale comes from an affluent family who wishes she would take her place in the family business. But Riley follows her passion and becomes an ER nurse. When her life is turned upside down by a vicious assault, she has to take a backseat while her injuries heal. When it is obvious she is going to have to do more to prove her competency to Mercy Grace Hospital, she decides to volunteer at a free clinic that is being run by a nonconformist doctor that she’s already has a run in with.
Dr. Jack Travis does things his own way. While the upscale neighborhood that surrounds his clinic is doing everything possible to shut him down, he decides to use Riley, and the Hale name to get some positive press. But, when he gets to know Riley, and sees her passion for helping others, his feelings for her begin to change.
Riley and Jack’s relationship starts with a butting of heads, but soon, they see each other in a different light. Just when Riley allows her heart to make her decisions for her, she finds out things in Jack’s past that she just can’t ignore.
TRAUMA PLAN was a great read. I really enjoy Candace Calvert’s writing. Edge, conflict, and great characters make her novels easy to read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Riley Hale comes from an affluent family who wishes she would take her place in the family business. But Riley follows her passion and becomes an ER nurse. When her life is turned upside down by a vicious assault, she has to take a backseat while her injuries heal. When it is obvious she is going to have to do more to prove her competency to Mercy Grace Hospital, she decides to volunteer at a free clinic that is being run by a nonconformist doctor that she’s already has a run in with.
Dr. Jack Travis does things his own way. While the upscale neighborhood that surrounds his clinic is doing everything possible to shut him down, he decides to use Riley, and the Hale name to get some positive press. But, when he gets to know Riley, and sees her passion for helping others, his feelings for her begin to change.
Riley and Jack’s relationship starts with a butting of heads, but soon, they see each other in a different light. Just when Riley allows her heart to make her decisions for her, she finds out things in Jack’s past that she just can’t ignore.
TRAUMA PLAN was a great read. I really enjoy Candace Calvert’s writing. Edge, conflict, and great characters make her novels easy to read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
January 12, 2017
Nice light suspense story, if that's not a contradiction in terms. The heroine wants to go back to doing the job she had before an attack in the parking garage at the hospital where she worked as an ER nurse. The hero wants to run his free clinic without interference from the people in the rich, gentrified subdivision next door to the clinic. They meet when one of the clinic's patients is ambushed outside the clinic. Matters are complicated by the heroine's overprotective parents who do not understand her insistence on working at an actual job. The hero doesn’t understand it either, and is something of a reverse snob. It's a good read. I liked it a lot.
November 15, 2014
Wow! This book was good. The characters were very real and their struggles were not sugar coated. Their doubts and anger with God were resolved, but not in the flippant manner many books do.
The story was so good, I read it in a day. I highly recommend it for ages 16 and up.
The story was so good, I read it in a day. I highly recommend it for ages 16 and up.
May 17, 2015
Calvert’s books are always highly enjoyable. I love the realistic, fast pace of the ER settings. As always, her characterization is top-notch here, with two characters who could easily have turned stereotypical and ended up as a real, fleshed-out people. Made me want to go sky-diving!
June 5, 2012
I enjoyed Riley and Jake, and their story. Parts of it were predictable, but there were a few nice surprises. I particularly enjoyed the influence of the supporting characters.
November 1, 2014
Really enjoyed. Plan to read the sequel.
October 27, 2017
Medical dramas are not a genre I usually gravitate towards. I'm just honestly not usually interested in reading books that have a hospital setting, but there was something about this one by Candace Calvert that had me picking it up off the shelf over and over again, and eventually I just decided to bite the bullet, and go ahead and check it out. I really wasn't sure what to expect from it, as I'd never read anything by this author before, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by this emotional story overall, and I look forward to continuing on with the rest of the series.
Trauma Plan is told from four differing viewpoints, and I really enjoyed the way Candace Calvert intersected each story line so well. Riley Hale grew up privileged in an affluent family, but also grew up sheltered after the abduction and subsequent death of her older sister as a child. Determined to make a difference to those around her, she went to nursing school, and felt she'd found her perfect place working as an emergency room nurse. However, an attack in the hospital parking garage leaves her with nerve damage that restricts her from performing her nursing responsibilities and she's been forced to instead take a job as the emergency room chaplain. Her work puts her in contact with Dr. Jack Travis, a former army doctor who runs a free clinic for underprivileged families that's been threatened by the affluent families living in the clinic's neighborhood. Kate is an emergency room nurse, who also happens to be Riley's best friend, and is struggling from the results of her past mistakes. And lastly, Vera is a lovely elderly woman who becomes a patient in the emergency room, and who's struggling with her own demons from tragic events in her past.
While they're an unlikely grouping, Candace Calvert did a beautiful job of intersecting the stories in a way that leaves reader's entranced, addicted, and never confused when it jumps from one viewpoint to the other. Rounded out by a quirky, heartwarming set of secondary characters, like Bandy, a retired rodeo clown who's come to be the heart of Dr Travis' medical clinic, Trauma Plan is an emotional, beautiful roller coaster ride of a story that focuses on realizing that God's plan for our lives is often different from our own, and how He will often use unusual means to help us discover this.
Exhilarating, refreshing, addicting, and faith based, Candace Calvert's Trauma Plan was definitely a win win for me, and I gave it four out of five stars. I definitely recommend picking this one up, especially if you're like me, and typically don't enjoy medical dramas.
Review originally posted on my blog The Preppy Book Princess
Trauma Plan is told from four differing viewpoints, and I really enjoyed the way Candace Calvert intersected each story line so well. Riley Hale grew up privileged in an affluent family, but also grew up sheltered after the abduction and subsequent death of her older sister as a child. Determined to make a difference to those around her, she went to nursing school, and felt she'd found her perfect place working as an emergency room nurse. However, an attack in the hospital parking garage leaves her with nerve damage that restricts her from performing her nursing responsibilities and she's been forced to instead take a job as the emergency room chaplain. Her work puts her in contact with Dr. Jack Travis, a former army doctor who runs a free clinic for underprivileged families that's been threatened by the affluent families living in the clinic's neighborhood. Kate is an emergency room nurse, who also happens to be Riley's best friend, and is struggling from the results of her past mistakes. And lastly, Vera is a lovely elderly woman who becomes a patient in the emergency room, and who's struggling with her own demons from tragic events in her past.
While they're an unlikely grouping, Candace Calvert did a beautiful job of intersecting the stories in a way that leaves reader's entranced, addicted, and never confused when it jumps from one viewpoint to the other. Rounded out by a quirky, heartwarming set of secondary characters, like Bandy, a retired rodeo clown who's come to be the heart of Dr Travis' medical clinic, Trauma Plan is an emotional, beautiful roller coaster ride of a story that focuses on realizing that God's plan for our lives is often different from our own, and how He will often use unusual means to help us discover this.
Exhilarating, refreshing, addicting, and faith based, Candace Calvert's Trauma Plan was definitely a win win for me, and I gave it four out of five stars. I definitely recommend picking this one up, especially if you're like me, and typically don't enjoy medical dramas.
Review originally posted on my blog The Preppy Book Princess
August 13, 2023
I have been looking for a romantic suspense in a medical setting for a while and this book delivers. It’s a boss-employee (workplace) romance, enemies-to friends-to lovers relationship, with opposites attract and grumpy-sunshine dynamics.
The plot formula kind of reminds me of Nicholas Sparks somehow, where it started really slow with lots of reiterated reflective thoughts, and then it picked up towards the end. There were times when some sections felt disjointed and I found myself questioning how this would contribute to the plot, but it all made sense near the end when the third act conflict began and everything with the revelations came full circle.
I really appreciate novels like this, where it has mature characters, realistic conflicts, and a discussion guide. I love how the plot points and themes raised in this story were based on the author’s personal experiences and it really showed in her writing.
Although there were times when it was easy for me to put this book down due to the slow pacing, overall it was an enjoyable read.
The plot formula kind of reminds me of Nicholas Sparks somehow, where it started really slow with lots of reiterated reflective thoughts, and then it picked up towards the end. There were times when some sections felt disjointed and I found myself questioning how this would contribute to the plot, but it all made sense near the end when the third act conflict began and everything with the revelations came full circle.
I really appreciate novels like this, where it has mature characters, realistic conflicts, and a discussion guide. I love how the plot points and themes raised in this story were based on the author’s personal experiences and it really showed in her writing.
Although there were times when it was easy for me to put this book down due to the slow pacing, overall it was an enjoyable read.
August 29, 2023
It's been a while since I've read any more books from this author but the previous series I read was a 5 star series for me so I had really high expectations for this book too but sadly it wasn't as good as I'd hoped.
It's not a bad book and I still liked it and enjoyed reading it.
It was interesting to see Riley and what she went through and how she had to heal mentally, spiritually and physically as well.
I wasn't a big fan of Jack because throughout the whole book his anger, rage and bitterness always get him into more trouble and make everything worse but it was nice to see his change at the end.
The chemistry between Riley and Jack was really good and it flowed pretty natural despite everything.
I did feel confused by the mystery the whole book and I kept wondering how everything connected and I do think it dragged on a little bit specially since the reveal isn't until the last few pages.
I do plan to read the rest of the series and I hope to enjoy the others more.
It's not a bad book and I still liked it and enjoyed reading it.
It was interesting to see Riley and what she went through and how she had to heal mentally, spiritually and physically as well.
I wasn't a big fan of Jack because throughout the whole book his anger, rage and bitterness always get him into more trouble and make everything worse but it was nice to see his change at the end.
The chemistry between Riley and Jack was really good and it flowed pretty natural despite everything.
I did feel confused by the mystery the whole book and I kept wondering how everything connected and I do think it dragged on a little bit specially since the reveal isn't until the last few pages.
I do plan to read the rest of the series and I hope to enjoy the others more.
October 10, 2024
Very funny, but tragically the humour is always unintentional. Unfortunately not quite over-dramatic enough to gather around a group of friends and do a dramatic reading. Perhaps there could have been a long-lost twin sister, or amnesia?
I did love the Evil Teens attending an action committee meeting with the city council (things teens are known for doing), the extremely toothless horn-locking between the male love interest and the protagonist, and the funniest line I have ever read: "Rob's gaze met Jack's, his compassion as evident as the telltale bulk of his body armour."
I had to stop and giggle for a good five minutes after I read that.
I'm sorry, this does come off as a little mean-spirited. The grammar is almost always correct, and I appreciate that the author has a passion that she's having fun following.
I did love the Evil Teens attending an action committee meeting with the city council (things teens are known for doing), the extremely toothless horn-locking between the male love interest and the protagonist, and the funniest line I have ever read: "Rob's gaze met Jack's, his compassion as evident as the telltale bulk of his body armour."
I had to stop and giggle for a good five minutes after I read that.
I'm sorry, this does come off as a little mean-spirited. The grammar is almost always correct, and I appreciate that the author has a passion that she's having fun following.
September 21, 2017
What a wonderful, emotional story of medical drama! Chaplain Riley Hale is a great protagonist as she strives for a life of freedom from her parents wealthy but fearful lifestyle. Dr. Jack Travis cares for the down trodden but lives life on the edge. Secondary protagonist Bandy Biggs is retired rodeo star who lived life too fully until he was broken and was rescued by Jack and turned to God. Trauma Plan has plenty of action! There is never a dull moment in ER or at Jack's clinic. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoy medical fiction. I won my copy of Trauma Plan in a giveaway by author Candace Calvert. This is my honest opinion.
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