Love, PRN

by Cadence Rush

Nursing might save her, but at what cost?

Quinn McConnell is nearly finished with nursing school, and ready to begin her new adult life with a solid career and financial stability to boot. Her boyfriend isn’t perfect, but neither is anything else in her life, and she’s made peace with that, or so she thinks. But things change when she begins her emergency room rotation during her final semester: a handsome but irritating and arrogant doctor drives her crazy, a nursing preceptor with a heart of gold becomes her closest friend, and a surprising event has her questioning first impressions and the line between love and hate. Quinn will have to tackle her demons and the grim realities of the nursing profession if she has any hope of surviving her new career, and truly moving on from the horrors of her past.

Readers will root for Quinn through her hardest days as she pursues her happy ending, with romance and humor balancing out the heartbreak and despair of her mental health struggles, the trauma of the emergency room, and the sometimes bleak nature of modern healthcare. Content may be disturbing to some readers, please check content warnings.

Genres: Medical, Romance

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2025

About the author

Cadence Rush is a nurse and romance writer. Love, PRN is her debut medical romance and the first book in the Hearts of Midtown Hospital series. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys spending time in nature, and daydreaming about projects she’s not supposed to be working on.

Reviews

[Cadence Rush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because this was my first book and I endured the most difficult years of my life in order to write it, and poured a bit of my soul into the pages, I allowed myself to review it.😂 (Also, because I had so much self-doubt about writing, I never thought I would publish it but here we are…)

This book was born from years of anxiety, insomnia, and a touch of PTSD as a nursing student and later ER nurse. I wanted to write my mental health struggles into a fictional nurse character that experienced similar feelings and had to learn how to heal herself, because I couldn’t figure out how to move past the obstacles in my own life at the time. Also, before going into nursing, I had NO IDEA how hard it would be on me mentally and emotionally, and I had to write the struggles into a book because I’d never read a medical drama that was accurate to the real-life struggles of healthcare workers. Writing this book was cathartic, and I’m so glad that so many nurses and healthcare workers have reached out to tell me how validating it was to see themselves in a book. The romance reader in me saw an opportunity for an enemies-to-lovers slow burn doctor nurse romance, and the story truly came to life after the romance developed.

Thank you for going on this journey with me, I hope you love these characters as much as I do.

Update (11/11/2025): if you haven’t read the bonus epilogue yet, go check it out on KU or with the paperback, it’ll give an idea about my future plans for the series ☺️

[Gracie McCullars · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a nurse the medical lingo was very accurate and fun but it almost was too much medical content and less banter between the main two characters? I also thought it took forever for the two to even start flirting. It was super drawn out to me, but it was an easy read

[Emma Zimdars · Rating 4 out of 5]

god i love getting my greedy lil paws on a easy romance book. such a great side of medicine/mental health/romance. love love love!!!

[Isabelle Grillo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The twist being he pays off her loans… c’mon. I also think his loan gift was a tax write off. Non-profit LOL.
Quinn is annoying and Soren is a patronizing individual. I need to know their age gap. That being said he does sound perfect but he’s too emotional.

I liked Sam but I feel like she needed more involvement in the book.

Idk this book was kinda dumb, I didn’t hate it but there was a lot of her crashing out in the ER and it’s like you’re not the first person to work in an ER girl.

Read this with Julia

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen up! This book is amazing and I have actually never related to a character more!! The main character is a nursing student turned new grad nurse in the ER and she captures the anxiety, stress and overthinking that comes with being a healthcare student learning things for the first time. Reading this while being a student myself was so captivating. I also just finished a rotation in the ER and I have to say… those ER docs got something about them 😉 I’ll find my Soren one day (please god I’m begging 🙏🏼) if you work in the medical field this is a MUST read… accurate, thrilling medicine and a beautiful romance 💘

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, I wish Goodreads allowed me to give this book a ten star rating, because out of the 60+ books I’ve read so far in 2025, this book rightfully deserves its rating of my top three favorite books! When I tell you I LOVED this book, I absolutely LOVED it, like loved it to the point that I tried to slow down my reading pace, because I didn’t want the book to end. If you’re someone that likes medical romance, or likes Grey’s Anatomy, likes a slow burn, or just likes romance books, then you will fall in love with this book like I did! This book offers a glimpse into the struggles and the courage it takes to work in the medical field and this book gives hope that there is still life to live, even in the midst of grief. I love that this books shows how the main character Quinn harnesses her resiliency and navigates through some really difficult obstacles that life has dealt her. The chemistry between the FMC and MMC is soooo good and such a dreamy slow burn. I don’t want to give too much away, but I can assure you this, the moment you start reading this book, you won’t want to stop, and it will become your new favorite book like it did for me! I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series- brb, I’m going to go build a Time Machine, so I can zoom to the release date of book two, because I can’t wait to read more of these beloved characters!! I’m so glad I found this wonderful author Cadence Rush on Tik Tok!!

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

If 3.5 stars was an option, that's what I would rate this book. I loved the idea of each chapter heading being a month of Quinn's year, walking us through her transition from nursing student to nurse and the challenges she faces along the way. The healthcare things happening in the book were very accurate and that's what made it a mostly enjoyable read for me.

The part I find lacking overall is the romance. Apparently, she thinks he has it out for her in the beginning but I struggled with even seeing that in these scenes. When she talks about how he's her enemy, I was confused because we barely get anymore scenes of them working together.

Then, once she decides she should do therapy so they can be together, they just don't speak during those times? And when she decides she deserves love, they fall in love instantaneously? Maybe we're supposed to infer that they're speaking sometimes in the gaps of the months, but I think it really took away from seeing them actually fall in love.

I am looking forward to the next book in this series, should the author decide to write it. Her writing was great, and I think she depicted anxiety in the healthcare system very fairly. Here's to seeing what she comes up with next.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

ok as someone who works in the medical field i was apprehensive about this book. often times it can be too cheesy or cliche, sex in the hallways etc. I gave it a shot on a whim and boy was I HAPILY surprised.

Cadence did such an amazing job of portraying not only the ER environment but also everything that comes with being a healthcare worker, let alone an ER worker. I felt like I was talking to my friends during a shift when I read this; like Quinn was my friend. Cadence delved into so many aspects of healthcare and mental health but somehow managed to wrap it up into a beautiful, longing, romance book. I will absolutely recommend this to anyone i know!

The only reason that I did 4 stars as opposed to 5 was because I felt like the mental health aspect was a little rushed? not sure if that was the right word but I know I am a little more judgmental with mental health representation based on my own experiences.

[Jessica L · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re a fan of medical dramas and romances, you’ll enjoy this book. I’m a huge Greys Anatomy fan, and who doesn’t like a hot (and mouthy) doctor? This slow burn burns hot when it gets going.

But more than the romance, I adored Quinn.

She is so real in all of the best ways, she’s troubled, messy, but she’s relatable. I’ve been Quinn at times, even without being a nurse. Her struggles with trauma are handled with delicacy, but pulls no punches. Healing takes work, and you’re rooting for Quinn with every difficult step she takes. This book gets into the grit of being a nurse in an ER setting, and I feel I can emphasize with those profession more than before I picked up the book.

The found family element is strong, and beautiful. This is a world so well-crafted it feels like you can LIVE there. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

(And really hoping Sam gets a book!)

[Jessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an ICU nurse a lot of this hit home. Quinn felt very relatable with her pre and post shift anxiety. The part where she had a panic attack after her patient died and she was in there not 20 minutes prior made me cry. I had a patient who herniated 15 minutes after I left her room to call the doctor and grab her pain meds. Candace understood me and the job and did a beautiful job describing what work is like. The romance is silly and cute. I only have to criticize the ending it felt so rushed it was almost a double third ending break. I thought we would have our happy ending after Quinn’s therapy but then ANOTHER break when slater payed her tuition feel like the last few chapters could have been left out.

[Sarah Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book, it was very well written especially for a debut novel. The medical aspect was incredibly realistic clearly coming from author experience! I loved Quinn working on and through her trauma, i hope she finds herself a nice low stress office job in a med spa or something ;-) the spice was fantastic i only wish there was more! I will say while i understood Quinn’s motivations i really hate a third act breakup. Thankfully the resolution was quite quick and if im not mistaken there’s definitely room for a book 2 following a different relationship from the ER. Overall i would absolutely recommend this book if you love a good spicy medical drama

[Rajpreet Kaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally loved it so much and not even because of the romance, romance was fine but kind of slow. But maybe slow is okay? I loved the accurately depicted nursing language and a real life perspective on what it is to be a nurse. As I am going into nursing school this was the perfect read for expectations, knowledge and understanding. Proud of Quinn for overcoming trauma, finding her place in the world and emphasizing the importance of safe and patient love. Only thing that didn’t sit right with me was her getting upset at MMC for paying off her student loans and almost breaking up with him over that, but I understand she has different boundaries.

[Merry Crogan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

As a nursing student with extensive healthcare background, I can appreciate the ER dynamics and real-world medical situations. However, the FMC needed to get over herself and just quit if she hated it so much. Ofc the MMC swoops in and saves the day, like he always does, but then she’s MAD at him? Ahhh, noooo please don’t pay my student loans and promise me a life of luxury (heavy sarcasm). We never find out the backstory of her family’s accident and we only got a tidbit of his backstory.

Overall, it was an easy read, but I probably won’t be reading the next one.

[Haley S · Rating 5 out of 5]

therapy and entertainment all in one

I was a new grad ICU nurse in the pandemic, and I was not prepared for how Quinn’s experience and character development would take me right back to being a baby nurse who was passionate and so scared all at the same time. Loved reading a story like this from a nurse perspective that incorporated accurate portrayals of working in the American healthcare system. Loved the growth of the characters, and the spice, and the fluff. Can’t wait for more from Cadence Rush!

[Haley · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so good! I can tell that this was written by a legit nurse, everything was so on point with the medical profession/protocols and all the emotions MC felt. I felt the MC was so relatable, as a new grad ER nurse myself a few years ago. This was a perfect slow burn medical book that I can appreciate 🩷
I do wish there was an epilogue to advance the relationship between MFC & MMC & see how MFC adjusts to the ER after a period of time or if she decides to move on to a different unit. 🙈

[Gwen Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the read. Waiting for next!!

A definite page turner. Well done!! Characters that you could care about. Saw a posting on social media so gave it a shot. So glad I did. And thanks for not writing “down” to your readers with the medical terminology. It kept the flow organic. Terms were easily searched if one was unfamiliar. Thank you for a great read. A growth theme that will stick with me.

[Lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. As a fellow new grad that also started in the ED I can totally relate to this new grad nurse. Every time she had a mental crash out bc of her assignments, I imagined all the times I’ve had crash outs at work. Made me smile and laugh out loud while reading. Had the perfect amount of spice and romcom through out. Such an easy and light hearted read! If I could read a book all over again I’d pick this one! Recommend to all my new grad girlies/ED nurses.

[Sydney E Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even as a non-nursing healthcare worker, I could relate so hard to the FMC and the struggle between choosing the night shift vibe or a normal routine with day shifts. I normally like my reads to have a bit more 🔥but this was so good that I hated to put it down to tend to reality. I loved how it was more realistic to the fact that it wasn’t the FMC suddenly dedicating life and soul to a man in the beginning of a relationship but it had progression from meeting to “being together”

[Victoria Hartman · Rating 5 out of 5]

medically accurate 😍

This book was such a fun read. As a former CNA, and now an EMT, I loved all of the ACCURATE medical terminology. I wished so much for more of the romance aspect, but the further I went in the book I realized that’s not what this book is solely about (and the wait was worth it😜) it was such a perfect balance between internal healing and external circumstances. Loved every minute!

[H ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ideally I'd rate this 2.5 stars but thats not there so here we are.
This book is fine, I don't think im the demographic and that's fine. one thing that killed it for me was the pacing especially at the end. I want grueling conflict, will they won't they energy and that last a whole of one page. I wish the uncertainty was built on more.
But all in all for a first book, really not bad just not for me

[Gwen Cousins · Rating 2 out of 5]

i wanted to like this i really did but it was just mid at best for me. that being said the writing itself wasn’t bad, i wouldn’t say it was the best but it was descriptive and structured well. BUT this entire book felt like a trauma dump diary with a very small side of smut. which i don’t even need the smut i just felt like the there wasn’t a lot of romance or yearning it just literally felt like i was ready someone’s therapy journal

[Patience Frey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not finish the book. I liked the characters, but romance felt so rushed. i just wished there was some more depth to the plot. As someone that works in the medical field the dialogue felt cringy. While ido appreciate the mention of anxiety while working in healthcare just think it could've just been touched on better A felt like it just appeared mid-book and it threw me off little bit i think if there was more depth, i would've enjoyed it a little more.

[Aryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It reads like a season of Grey's Anatomy. I loved the mental health aspect and learning to grieve in a healthy way. Acknowledging the stress and toll the healthcare world takes on new people working in the field was also appreciated. I know firsthand as a former social worker what that feels like. I need more!!!

[Katelyn M ChaosBookReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

a True 5 Star Medical Romance

With Love, PRN, Cadence Rush delivers a breathtaking medical romance that hits hard and pulls no punches. As an ER nurse to doctor slow burn, this story blends pulse‑pounding medical tension with tender emotional growth—exactly the balance fans crave. The realism with raw emotion is just *chef’s kiss* – Written by a nurse, the medical scenes crackle with authenticity.

[Jamie Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a new grad nursing student this is one of the best romance books ever! I related to her struggles and feelings of not being good enough to be a nurse and maybe picking a job to fix something from your past. I absolutely loved this book and will recommended it to all my coworkers and any new grad!!!

[lyd☼ · Rating 2 out of 5]

no. just no. honestly for me the romance aspect was the biggest let down of the book. it was so surface level & really felt like it developed out of nowhere. like 0-100 real fast. the book started out with promise & i feel like it had a lot of potential! but it was not executed well. i’m being nice by giving 2 stars - & i feel like that says a lot because i’m very easily entertained.

[bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book, would’ve loved to read more interactions between Quinn and Soren. It was heavy on medical terminology and self growth so we got to see a lot of the thought process with Quinn which was nice. Knowing there’s another book coming out with Soren’s story makes sense seeing as a lot of this book revolved around Quinn’s inner monologue.

[Grace Mulholland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not an ER nurse, but I am a new grad. Reading a book that was actually on point about health care and how there’s many mental challenges you have to face made me feel so much better. I also did enjoy that the author is a nurse herself and she can put out work that can relate to all of us in the field. Can’t wait for her next book!

[Valerie j thelander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!

As a nurse I loved the realism and accuracy with the difficulties nurses go through. I was suspicious about the theme (attending and nurse) but it was done in an amazing way! The slow burn was delicious too.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good medical book that was on point with the medical part! You can tell it was written by a nurse. Quinn’s struggles as a new grad in the ED were very relatable and realistic. The story is a slow burn but so worth it!