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Phoenix Ridge Medical #1
The Surgeon's Secret
Can she navigate the secrets of her past and the surprises of her heart?
This is a Forbidden Love, Secret Sibling, Coming Out, Medical Drama Lesbian/Sapphic Romance between surgeons. It pulses with tension and tenderness, ensuring a steamy yet heartwarming journey to a Happy Ever After.
If you like Grey's Anatomy and The L Word, you will love this one.
Dr. Lexi Bond is a brilliant neurosurgeon with a heavy secret—she's the unrecognized daughter of the world famous Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Mars, making her the unexpected half-sister to the formidable Dr. Josephine Mars. When Lexi arrives at Phoenix Ridge Hospital, she’s determined to earn her place and get acknowledgement from her half- sister and father, but her intense connection with another surgeon complicates everything.
Dr. Catherine Spencer is a skilled surgeon trapped in a cold marriage, feeling unseen next to her globetrotting husband. When Lexi and Catherine meet in the OR, sparks fly from between them from an undeniable attraction that neither expected.
Lexi knows she shouldn’t feel this way about her straight colleague, especially when she’s trying to navigate family secrets.
Catherine knows she shouldn’t feel this way about a woman, especially one who could upend both her career, her marriage and her understanding of herself and her own sexuality.
Will Lexi and Catherine risk their careers—and hearts—to explore what feels so right?
This is a Forbidden Love, Secret Sibling, Coming Out, Medical Drama Lesbian/Sapphic Romance between surgeons. It pulses with tension and tenderness, ensuring a steamy yet heartwarming journey to a Happy Ever After.
If you like Grey's Anatomy and The L Word, you will love this one.
Dr. Lexi Bond is a brilliant neurosurgeon with a heavy secret—she's the unrecognized daughter of the world famous Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Mars, making her the unexpected half-sister to the formidable Dr. Josephine Mars. When Lexi arrives at Phoenix Ridge Hospital, she’s determined to earn her place and get acknowledgement from her half- sister and father, but her intense connection with another surgeon complicates everything.
Dr. Catherine Spencer is a skilled surgeon trapped in a cold marriage, feeling unseen next to her globetrotting husband. When Lexi and Catherine meet in the OR, sparks fly from between them from an undeniable attraction that neither expected.
Lexi knows she shouldn’t feel this way about her straight colleague, especially when she’s trying to navigate family secrets.
Catherine knows she shouldn’t feel this way about a woman, especially one who could upend both her career, her marriage and her understanding of herself and her own sexuality.
Will Lexi and Catherine risk their careers—and hearts—to explore what feels so right?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2025
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Emily Hayes
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 14, 2025
sweet medical love story, complete with on call room activity!
Emily Hayes has managed to include so many hospital staff cliches in this wickedly fun story. Personal experiences aside, the tensions are delicious, the angst felt by Catherine with her husband’s treatment and the joy she gets from Lexie’s obvious adoration make this a fun read. I would have enjoyed James being arrested for assault but we can’t have everything!
Emily Hayes has managed to include so many hospital staff cliches in this wickedly fun story. Personal experiences aside, the tensions are delicious, the angst felt by Catherine with her husband’s treatment and the joy she gets from Lexie’s obvious adoration make this a fun read. I would have enjoyed James being arrested for assault but we can’t have everything!
May 13, 2025
repetitive
It seemed like the author kept saying the same thing over and over and over. Then, when she moved onto something else she would repeat that over and over and over. It seems to be the theme of the story. Without the repetitiveness it could've been a 20 page short story.
It seemed like the author kept saying the same thing over and over and over. Then, when she moved onto something else she would repeat that over and over and over. It seems to be the theme of the story. Without the repetitiveness it could've been a 20 page short story.
April 27, 2025
Absolutely beautiful and amazing
Emily you are one of my many amazing authors. This one I couldn't put it down. ? will any of the characters show up in the next 4 books?or are they stand alone. Keep up the fantastic enjoyable sexy writing.
Emily you are one of my many amazing authors. This one I couldn't put it down. ? will any of the characters show up in the next 4 books?or are they stand alone. Keep up the fantastic enjoyable sexy writing.
April 23, 2025
Great story
I really enjoyed the story. Really looking forward to the next one. It was interesting from beginning to end. Keep up the good work.
I really enjoyed the story. Really looking forward to the next one. It was interesting from beginning to end. Keep up the good work.
May 7, 2025
I enjoyed this read very much. Wish I could give a 4 1/2. Well done, Ms. Hayes
May 7, 2025
absolute delight
Another great read from Emily
Catherine stuck in a hetro marriage then meets lexi and unexpectedly falls in love the emotions , complexities, lovely🌈🌹
Another great read from Emily
Catherine stuck in a hetro marriage then meets lexi and unexpectedly falls in love the emotions , complexities, lovely🌈🌹
July 5, 2025
Actually really loved this book. It was sad which made me cry. But also beautiful, two people truly found their true love l
May 26, 2025
Definitely just looped over and over like the same thing happened and rea slime fanfiction or something
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