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St. Jude's Medical #2
Conflict of Interest
Spite is a powerful sedative. But in the ER, adrenaline is the only drug that matters.
Preston York has spent his entire life as the "Spare" to the York dynasty: the fun one, the flighty one, the one expected to do nothing more than look good in a tuxedo. But when his older brother Maxwell—the Golden Boy Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery—makes a bet that Preston wouldn't last a week in the real world, Preston decides to prove him wrong. He trades his silk sheets for scrubs, his brunch dates for the graveyard shift, and his dignity for a pair of rubber gloves.
He’s ready for the blood, the guts, and the exhaustion. He is not ready for his boss.
Dr. Lucas Silva clawed his way up from a fourth-floor walk-up in Queens to become the Chief Resident of St. Jude’s. He runs on caffeine, grit, and the crushing weight of his family’s expectations. He has zero patience for tourists, especially not the entitled, devastatingly handsome son of the Chairman of the Board who wears Gucci loafers to a trauma activation.
Luke is convinced Preston is just slumming it before retreating to the safety of the boardroom. Preston is determined to prove that he’s more than just a last name.
But navigating residency is impossible when the entire York clan is breathing down your neck. Between Maxwell micromanaging his surgeries, Jax O’Connell treating the trauma bay like a contact sport, and a mother who tries to bribe the hospital administration to treat her dog, Preston is fighting a war on all fronts.
As the late nights turn into early mornings, the friction between the Spare and the Chief Resident sparks into something dangerous. But when the family legacy offers Preston a golden parachute back to his old life, he has to decide: Is he playing doctor, or is he finally ready to be real?
The prognosis is chaotic.
Conflict of Interest is the direct sequel to Bedside Manner. It features the return of Maxwell and Jax, an eccentric billionaire family with no boundaries, a grumpy Chief Resident, a sunshine Intern, and enough medical drama to require a crash cart.
Preston York has spent his entire life as the "Spare" to the York dynasty: the fun one, the flighty one, the one expected to do nothing more than look good in a tuxedo. But when his older brother Maxwell—the Golden Boy Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery—makes a bet that Preston wouldn't last a week in the real world, Preston decides to prove him wrong. He trades his silk sheets for scrubs, his brunch dates for the graveyard shift, and his dignity for a pair of rubber gloves.
He’s ready for the blood, the guts, and the exhaustion. He is not ready for his boss.
Dr. Lucas Silva clawed his way up from a fourth-floor walk-up in Queens to become the Chief Resident of St. Jude’s. He runs on caffeine, grit, and the crushing weight of his family’s expectations. He has zero patience for tourists, especially not the entitled, devastatingly handsome son of the Chairman of the Board who wears Gucci loafers to a trauma activation.
Luke is convinced Preston is just slumming it before retreating to the safety of the boardroom. Preston is determined to prove that he’s more than just a last name.
But navigating residency is impossible when the entire York clan is breathing down your neck. Between Maxwell micromanaging his surgeries, Jax O’Connell treating the trauma bay like a contact sport, and a mother who tries to bribe the hospital administration to treat her dog, Preston is fighting a war on all fronts.
As the late nights turn into early mornings, the friction between the Spare and the Chief Resident sparks into something dangerous. But when the family legacy offers Preston a golden parachute back to his old life, he has to decide: Is he playing doctor, or is he finally ready to be real?
The prognosis is chaotic.
Conflict of Interest is the direct sequel to Bedside Manner. It features the return of Maxwell and Jax, an eccentric billionaire family with no boundaries, a grumpy Chief Resident, a sunshine Intern, and enough medical drama to require a crash cart.
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February 23, 2026
4.5***** stars
Preston York, The Prodigy Son (aka the Spare) and… Luke (aka Dr. Lucas Silva the Chief Resident)
We met young Preston, Max’ baby brother, in the first book and he then already promised pique entertainment. And he did not disappoint. Neither did Luke, nor the rest of this cast of characters. To say I had once again an absolute blast reading this would be an understatement.
I didn’t quite buy into the romance between Preston and Luke like I did with Max but Jax and it was very cute as well. I’m rounding up for the high level of entertainment.
I’m still a big fan of Alistair as well as Catherine. But the latter probably more due to anyone handling her antics than anything else. *lol
It makes me more than happy to have discovered that there will be at least one more book in the series coming next month. I can’t wait.
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St. Jude's Medical Series
Book 1 - Bedside Manner - 4.5 stars
Book 2 - Conflict of Interest - 4.5 stars
Book 3 - Wedding Manner - release 03/26
Preston York, The Prodigy Son (aka the Spare) and… Luke (aka Dr. Lucas Silva the Chief Resident)
“Preston,” he groans, rubbing his eyes with one hand. “Did you… did you fix your hair?”
“I woke up like this,” I lie seamlessly. “Stop talking.”
We met young Preston, Max’ baby brother, in the first book and he then already promised pique entertainment. And he did not disappoint. Neither did Luke, nor the rest of this cast of characters. To say I had once again an absolute blast reading this would be an understatement.
I didn’t quite buy into the romance between Preston and Luke like I did with Max but Jax and it was very cute as well. I’m rounding up for the high level of entertainment.
I’m still a big fan of Alistair as well as Catherine. But the latter probably more due to anyone handling her antics than anything else. *lol
It makes me more than happy to have discovered that there will be at least one more book in the series coming next month. I can’t wait.
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St. Jude's Medical Series
Book 1 - Bedside Manner - 4.5 stars
Book 2 - Conflict of Interest - 4.5 stars
Book 3 - Wedding Manner - release 03/26
February 28, 2026
3.5 Stars
All the lovable socialites and hospital warriors are back in book two of the rowdy and romantic St Jude’s Medical series, proving once again to be just what the doctor ordered.
“Spare Heir” Preston York has spite fuelling his veins when he makes it his personal mission to prove his family wrong by becoming a well-respected doctor—just like his older brother (and previous MC) Max York. They know Preston has the smarts to accomplish anything he sets his mind to, but as the youngest son of a pair of elitest socialites, Preston is not taken very seriously and is expected to throw in the proverbial towel before long, in order to take a cushy seat on the hospital board alongside his father, away from the grit and ick of practicing medicine.
Fancy loafers and all, Preston begins his residency determined to prove a point, but also secretly assuming he’ll not make it far either, due to his silver spoon disposition and general aversion to mess and chaos. But, with the firm hand and some verbal-sparring guidance from his new residency chief, Dr Lucas Silva, Preston finds himself surprisingly excelling, using his exceptional intuition, unmatched social skills, and ability to think outside the box to solve medical dilemmas and patient dramas as they arise on the daily.
What he didn’t expect was to quickly fall for his boss, of sorts, or to find his true calling in this chaotic hospital, filled with colourful characters and more colourful personal and professional challenges. The falling in love part is pretty easy, actually, but deciding exactly what role he wants to play in everyone else’s lives from here on out, and especially, in his own life, beyond the unserious spare heir, is a harder life reckoning than Preston naively first assumed. But with a bit of self-inspired bravery and some (un)expected meddling from those around him, Preston finds his way in show-stopping fashion, proving his skills and his value to all of those who ever doubted him.
I read this with the ease and speed of someone who was having a good time, mostly because Preston really delighted me. His character was cheeky and funny, but also endlessly impressive as he grew into his role as a doctor and a man (a far cry from the hilarious, but spoiled teenager he was in book one). I liked his relationship with Lucas a lot. It was full of comradery and earned mutual respect, in the same way that Max and Jax demonstrated in book one, but there was less of a conflict of interest than one would expect given Preston’s role as Lucas’ subordinate—but we don’t think to heavily on this matter, because it’s all in good romantic fun.
Something that did niggle me this time around (and hasn’t in any of my previous dealings with Macington’s stories, ever) involved a couple of small inconsistencies that had me double-taking. One involved a chapter that was literally subtitled “three days before the gala,” but then the characters went on to mention the gala was that very evening throughout said chapter. The second, more noticeable to me, involved the ages of these characters. I can’t remember if it was ever stated how old Max was meant to be during the events of book one (I assumed at least a decade older than Preston, given his position as Chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the time), but here, it was made clear that Preston was 23-years-old for the majority of this story, and that he was only four years younger than Max, yet Max’s book was set around four years prior to these events and he was still very much a Chief of surgery… at, what? 23-years-old? That’s a huge no from me. Timeline inconsistencies really throw me for a loop and are one of my biggest gripes while reading (and watching) fiction, but it must be stated that I read an advanced reader copy, so any inconsistencies I’ve mentioned may not even be relevant to the final published draft (if someone could let me know, I’d appreciate the heads up). It’s just something to keep in mind, though.
Mostly, I’m very grateful Macington decided to make this a series, because this particular cast of characters are highly amusing and provide plenty of hearty laughs on my end of things, which is always very welcomed, indeed. Although many readers seem to be in it for the raucous moments provided by “who knows what he’s going to say next” patriarch Alistair, Preston has always been where it’s at for me, character wise, so I can say I was left very happy with how his story played out here, in terms of his character growth, his romance with Lucas, and how he re-established himself anew within his eccentric family dynamic. It was fun.
***A special thanks to the author and publishers (via Book Sirens) for providing an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
All the lovable socialites and hospital warriors are back in book two of the rowdy and romantic St Jude’s Medical series, proving once again to be just what the doctor ordered.
“Spare Heir” Preston York has spite fuelling his veins when he makes it his personal mission to prove his family wrong by becoming a well-respected doctor—just like his older brother (and previous MC) Max York. They know Preston has the smarts to accomplish anything he sets his mind to, but as the youngest son of a pair of elitest socialites, Preston is not taken very seriously and is expected to throw in the proverbial towel before long, in order to take a cushy seat on the hospital board alongside his father, away from the grit and ick of practicing medicine.
Fancy loafers and all, Preston begins his residency determined to prove a point, but also secretly assuming he’ll not make it far either, due to his silver spoon disposition and general aversion to mess and chaos. But, with the firm hand and some verbal-sparring guidance from his new residency chief, Dr Lucas Silva, Preston finds himself surprisingly excelling, using his exceptional intuition, unmatched social skills, and ability to think outside the box to solve medical dilemmas and patient dramas as they arise on the daily.
What he didn’t expect was to quickly fall for his boss, of sorts, or to find his true calling in this chaotic hospital, filled with colourful characters and more colourful personal and professional challenges. The falling in love part is pretty easy, actually, but deciding exactly what role he wants to play in everyone else’s lives from here on out, and especially, in his own life, beyond the unserious spare heir, is a harder life reckoning than Preston naively first assumed. But with a bit of self-inspired bravery and some (un)expected meddling from those around him, Preston finds his way in show-stopping fashion, proving his skills and his value to all of those who ever doubted him.
I read this with the ease and speed of someone who was having a good time, mostly because Preston really delighted me. His character was cheeky and funny, but also endlessly impressive as he grew into his role as a doctor and a man (a far cry from the hilarious, but spoiled teenager he was in book one). I liked his relationship with Lucas a lot. It was full of comradery and earned mutual respect, in the same way that Max and Jax demonstrated in book one, but there was less of a conflict of interest than one would expect given Preston’s role as Lucas’ subordinate—but we don’t think to heavily on this matter, because it’s all in good romantic fun.
Something that did niggle me this time around (and hasn’t in any of my previous dealings with Macington’s stories, ever) involved a couple of small inconsistencies that had me double-taking. One involved a chapter that was literally subtitled “three days before the gala,” but then the characters went on to mention the gala was that very evening throughout said chapter. The second, more noticeable to me, involved the ages of these characters. I can’t remember if it was ever stated how old Max was meant to be during the events of book one (I assumed at least a decade older than Preston, given his position as Chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the time), but here, it was made clear that Preston was 23-years-old for the majority of this story, and that he was only four years younger than Max, yet Max’s book was set around four years prior to these events and he was still very much a Chief of surgery… at, what? 23-years-old? That’s a huge no from me. Timeline inconsistencies really throw me for a loop and are one of my biggest gripes while reading (and watching) fiction, but it must be stated that I read an advanced reader copy, so any inconsistencies I’ve mentioned may not even be relevant to the final published draft (if someone could let me know, I’d appreciate the heads up). It’s just something to keep in mind, though.
Mostly, I’m very grateful Macington decided to make this a series, because this particular cast of characters are highly amusing and provide plenty of hearty laughs on my end of things, which is always very welcomed, indeed. Although many readers seem to be in it for the raucous moments provided by “who knows what he’s going to say next” patriarch Alistair, Preston has always been where it’s at for me, character wise, so I can say I was left very happy with how his story played out here, in terms of his character growth, his romance with Lucas, and how he re-established himself anew within his eccentric family dynamic. It was fun.
***A special thanks to the author and publishers (via Book Sirens) for providing an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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March 11, 2026
Conflict of Interest is the second book in the St. Jude’s Medical series by C.G. Macington. I love this series. This is Max’s (from book one) younger brother, Preston’s book and it was amazing!
Preston York considers himself the “spare.” The younger brother of The Golden Child, his older brother Maxwell. What we didn’t know is how brilliant Preston is. He graduated from college at age nineteen. Then took a year off. Now his family has let him know that they pretty much expect him to do nothing, that he could never survive in Max’s world. Preston is determined to prove them wrong so of course, he goes to medical school. Three years later, at age twenty three, he is ready for his residency at St. Jude’s. What he wasn’t ready for was his new boss, Lucas.
Dr. Lucas Silva is twenty nine. He is the Chief Resident at St. Jude’s. After his single mom made so many sacrifices for him to get to this point, he carries a heavy burden to live up to her expectations. When Lucas first meets Preston, he’s sure he’ll bail in no time. But he was wrong. Preston shows that he has an intuitive ability with the patients.
The chemistry is flying between these two, even when Lucas gets to witness Preston’s crazy parents. Once again, though, Preston’s family steps in and gives Preston an out. He can take a cushy job on the board with his father and leave the scrubs behind. Preston now has to figure out what he really wants.
These two were so adorable together. And I loved getting to see a little bit of Max and Jax as well. I didn’t like the way Preston’s family seemed to think so little of him, have such low expectations. But in the end, it is what gives him the drive he needs to figure out what he can be. This is such a quirky, crazy family and I’m so obsessed with them. I am so excited for the next book, Wedding Manner. Jax and Max are getting married. Get ready for the crazy!!
Preston York considers himself the “spare.” The younger brother of The Golden Child, his older brother Maxwell. What we didn’t know is how brilliant Preston is. He graduated from college at age nineteen. Then took a year off. Now his family has let him know that they pretty much expect him to do nothing, that he could never survive in Max’s world. Preston is determined to prove them wrong so of course, he goes to medical school. Three years later, at age twenty three, he is ready for his residency at St. Jude’s. What he wasn’t ready for was his new boss, Lucas.
Dr. Lucas Silva is twenty nine. He is the Chief Resident at St. Jude’s. After his single mom made so many sacrifices for him to get to this point, he carries a heavy burden to live up to her expectations. When Lucas first meets Preston, he’s sure he’ll bail in no time. But he was wrong. Preston shows that he has an intuitive ability with the patients.
The chemistry is flying between these two, even when Lucas gets to witness Preston’s crazy parents. Once again, though, Preston’s family steps in and gives Preston an out. He can take a cushy job on the board with his father and leave the scrubs behind. Preston now has to figure out what he really wants.
These two were so adorable together. And I loved getting to see a little bit of Max and Jax as well. I didn’t like the way Preston’s family seemed to think so little of him, have such low expectations. But in the end, it is what gives him the drive he needs to figure out what he can be. This is such a quirky, crazy family and I’m so obsessed with them. I am so excited for the next book, Wedding Manner. Jax and Max are getting married. Get ready for the crazy!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Again, this was totally insane, unrealistic, and unhinged, yet it was also highly entertaining, full of drama, and had me laughing so loud!
The pacing is fast, the medical descriptions are really fucking gross for someone as squeamish as I am, there's not much emotional development or connection to either MC, but somehow it works?!
Preston was hilarious and I couldn't wait to see what he did next. Luke was pretty much just clinging on for dear life but he was sneaky and a good addition to the York family.
There are some inconsistencies - especially about cape boy - and the plot is minimal, but I enjoyed this thoroughly and I can't wait for the next installment.
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Book Sirens, and this is my honest review
The pacing is fast, the medical descriptions are really fucking gross for someone as squeamish as I am, there's not much emotional development or connection to either MC, but somehow it works?!
Preston was hilarious and I couldn't wait to see what he did next. Luke was pretty much just clinging on for dear life but he was sneaky and a good addition to the York family.
There are some inconsistencies - especially about cape boy - and the plot is minimal, but I enjoyed this thoroughly and I can't wait for the next installment.
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Book Sirens, and this is my honest review
March 11, 2026
i love this series and these characters so much!!! i’m even pumped for the next one, and usually i’m not interested in established couples. but i can’t wait!!!
i just hope it won’t mark the end of the series because i need more
i just hope it won’t mark the end of the series because i need more
Review of advance copy
Okay, I know there's a romance to focus on but I was most excited for the return of Alistair.
Then I was sold on Preston, who for some reason I couldn't see giving up his sunny life of existing in the height of fashion. But I knew where it was headed when everyone started telling him how he totally couldn't manage the hard life of surgery and he needed to go for a board seat, where he could continue to live life mostly as he'd already been doing.
I don't know that I'd have enough spite to fuel me through an entire medical degree(especially if I didn't have to) but he clearly did, so good on him.
Loved watching him walk up to his first day of residency with a sense of accomplishment and in highly fashionable shoes, only to immediately be set to extracting objects from anuses.
Shoutout to Mr. Bromley, a frequent flier in the ER who's somehow always doing the kind of house chores that routinely end up in him slipping onto objects that then lodge themselves deeply into his anus. An entire star of this review is just for you. For your bravery and deep lack of shame while telling flagrant lies.
It's kinda obvious that Preston and Lucas would clash from their first meeting. Mostly because Lucas (as many before him) judges Preston off appearances and kinda has a chip on his shoulder from needing to work his way to where he is now so he thinks Preston doesn't really understand what it takes to be there.
Except Preston loves that kind of thing, nothing fuels him more than being underestimated. As Lucas comes to discover.
Preston's actually surprisingly solid, when people take a moment to actually see him, rather than assume who he is.
Pretty good at a certain specialty, too.
Cue the grudging understanding and respect. And doing things in inappropriate places(the on call rooms, exist, people! Everyone who's watched Grey's Anatomy knows this).
And of course, as always, meddling family. (Yay, Alistair! Still praying on a gnarly accident for Catherine).
Lucas has a very different approach with them than Jax did.
Also, I found the conflict in this more reasonable than the one from book 1. Maybe it just felt more in line with the MC's personalities.
Another funny book from the author that does not involve great pain and suffering. Starting to have hope that the author is not a sadist that feeds off the misery of readers. Jury's still out, though.
I know I'm starting and ending with Alistair but is that man even straight? Because all his anecdotes hint at a very colorful past so either I'm reading a lot into it or there's more than one reason he keeps trying to off his wife💀
Then I was sold on Preston, who for some reason I couldn't see giving up his sunny life of existing in the height of fashion. But I knew where it was headed when everyone started telling him how he totally couldn't manage the hard life of surgery and he needed to go for a board seat, where he could continue to live life mostly as he'd already been doing.
I don't know that I'd have enough spite to fuel me through an entire medical degree(especially if I didn't have to) but he clearly did, so good on him.
Loved watching him walk up to his first day of residency with a sense of accomplishment and in highly fashionable shoes, only to immediately be set to extracting objects from anuses.
Shoutout to Mr. Bromley, a frequent flier in the ER who's somehow always doing the kind of house chores that routinely end up in him slipping onto objects that then lodge themselves deeply into his anus. An entire star of this review is just for you. For your bravery and deep lack of shame while telling flagrant lies.
It's kinda obvious that Preston and Lucas would clash from their first meeting. Mostly because Lucas (as many before him) judges Preston off appearances and kinda has a chip on his shoulder from needing to work his way to where he is now so he thinks Preston doesn't really understand what it takes to be there.
Except Preston loves that kind of thing, nothing fuels him more than being underestimated. As Lucas comes to discover.
Preston's actually surprisingly solid, when people take a moment to actually see him, rather than assume who he is.
Pretty good at a certain specialty, too.
Cue the grudging understanding and respect. And doing things in inappropriate places(the on call rooms, exist, people! Everyone who's watched Grey's Anatomy knows this).
And of course, as always, meddling family. (Yay, Alistair! Still praying on a gnarly accident for Catherine).
Lucas has a very different approach with them than Jax did.
Also, I found the conflict in this more reasonable than the one from book 1. Maybe it just felt more in line with the MC's personalities.
Another funny book from the author that does not involve great pain and suffering. Starting to have hope that the author is not a sadist that feeds off the misery of readers. Jury's still out, though.
I know I'm starting and ending with Alistair but is that man even straight? Because all his anecdotes hint at a very colorful past so either I'm reading a lot into it or there's more than one reason he keeps trying to off his wife💀
March 16, 2026
I enjoyed this book so much! I loved Preston and Luke together! The first night they spent together was absolutely perfect and totally them. Such a nice breezy read. Loved it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 15, 2026
This was a really sweet and fun story. There is definitely the same vibe and set up as the first book but there wasn’t as much drama which I was very happy about. The York family is present and they are so over the top but it was fun this time and not too much.
Preston and Luke had great chemistry and they seamlessly went from coworkers to lovers. Preston was so good in the hospital and used interesting ways to help the patients when he had to reason with them. It was something you may not see in real life but it worked here.
I would’ve liked to see more of a growing relationship between Preston and Max. There was a glimpse of one but I hope the next book builds on that. They have so much more in common than they thought and with their significant others they can definitely cause much more trouble in the York world.
I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book. The family should be causing lots of unnecessary difficulties but Jax is always there for a funny quip and Alastair is sure to be up to his shenanigans.
ARC received for review
All thoughts and opinions are my own
Preston and Luke had great chemistry and they seamlessly went from coworkers to lovers. Preston was so good in the hospital and used interesting ways to help the patients when he had to reason with them. It was something you may not see in real life but it worked here.
I would’ve liked to see more of a growing relationship between Preston and Max. There was a glimpse of one but I hope the next book builds on that. They have so much more in common than they thought and with their significant others they can definitely cause much more trouble in the York world.
I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book. The family should be causing lots of unnecessary difficulties but Jax is always there for a funny quip and Alastair is sure to be up to his shenanigans.
ARC received for review
All thoughts and opinions are my own
February 20, 2026
I feel like we learned nothing from writing the first book. It is a lot of TELLING you what the characters are "feeling" and absolutely not showing or building. Also, we can bring down the eccentric millionaire quirks just a smidgen.
February 25, 2026
While the first book felt deep this one didn’t really feel like it. Sure they discussed some character depth but I have to say that I’m really annoyed by the „crazy“ family and their dynamic. Idk I just didn’t really like it as much as the first part
March 3, 2026
This book has so much energy. Highly entertaining. I enjoyed this more than the first one. It’s bonkers lol. There’s very little plot or relationship development but it’s hilarious and it’s gonna bully you into having a good time.
February 26, 2026
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to BookSirens and C.G. Macington.
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Story: 3/5
Spice: Low (# of scenes, descriptions)
Characters: 3/5
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Overall reco:
Enjoyable but.. I was expecting something more along the last book with a mostly serious vibe and then spots of funny. This was like a a slapstick comedy routine and a mid90's romcom had a baby. Maybe I was just not in the right headspace to read this? It just ended up feeling a bit more eh. The parents were in it significantly more, which made me eyeroll far too often and felt like it took the book out of just fun hijinxs to 'oh, this is a Jim Carry movie' now.
I feel like Max and Jax were completely different from the characters I'd liked in the first book, and sure that's going to happen a bit with perspectives. This was mostly from Preston's POV and has felt like a spare to his brother and without the inner monologue of Max he's rather cold but I had liked Max/Jax and seeing them differently felt.. frustrating. Enough so that when we got to the preview of the next book at the end I felt very much like I didn't want to read about Max's struggles anymore.
Finally, There were a lot of inconsistencies. Characters who interacted but then later it felt like they'd never met when referenced (Cape boy, for example). It's also like this hospital is in several different regions, this one made it seem like it was actually in New York, but from a person who doesn't know New York. So, if that stuff bothers you it might affect your enjoyment.
In the end, if you enjoyed the first, this is a good follow up, it was fast and fun.
my rants...
This is about Harrison Jr/Cape boy...
Rant about inconsistencies... /rants
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Story: 3/5
Spice: Low (# of scenes, descriptions)
Characters: 3/5
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Overall reco:
Enjoyable but.. I was expecting something more along the last book with a mostly serious vibe and then spots of funny. This was like a a slapstick comedy routine and a mid90's romcom had a baby. Maybe I was just not in the right headspace to read this? It just ended up feeling a bit more eh. The parents were in it significantly more, which made me eyeroll far too often and felt like it took the book out of just fun hijinxs to 'oh, this is a Jim Carry movie' now.
I feel like Max and Jax were completely different from the characters I'd liked in the first book, and sure that's going to happen a bit with perspectives. This was mostly from Preston's POV and has felt like a spare to his brother and without the inner monologue of Max he's rather cold but I had liked Max/Jax and seeing them differently felt.. frustrating. Enough so that when we got to the preview of the next book at the end I felt very much like I didn't want to read about Max's struggles anymore.
Finally, There were a lot of inconsistencies. Characters who interacted but then later it felt like they'd never met when referenced (Cape boy, for example). It's also like this hospital is in several different regions, this one made it seem like it was actually in New York, but from a person who doesn't know New York. So, if that stuff bothers you it might affect your enjoyment.
In the end, if you enjoyed the first, this is a good follow up, it was fast and fun.
my rants...
This is about Harrison Jr/Cape boy...
Rant about inconsistencies... /rants
March 17, 2026
Second book of a series with a third already set to pre-order and have delivered this month, this book continues the York Family medical dynasty’s drama at St. Jude’s Hospital in New York. Their second son, the spare heir, proves to himself and to his family that he is equally competent as his elder brother the acclaimed head of cardio thoracic surgery.
Although elder brother Maxwell and his partner trauma specialist Dr. Jax McConnell appear prominently in this second book, this is Preston’s story, his and Luke/Lucas’ shared story told from alternating perspectives. The tensions, clashes, and chemistry between the 2 physicians, Preston the intern, Luke, the chief resident, provide smiles, chuckles, and surprises. The chemistry sparks and sputters, but kindles simmering until it explodes.
Great characters, the sort you just cannot forget. The situations go from graphic and gross mayhem of a trauma battlefield during a mass emergency to the extremes of mental health edge of a shelf danger. But best of all is the relationship that develops between Luke and Preston. It is unexpected and awkward, aggressive and loving.
Well worth the read.
Although elder brother Maxwell and his partner trauma specialist Dr. Jax McConnell appear prominently in this second book, this is Preston’s story, his and Luke/Lucas’ shared story told from alternating perspectives. The tensions, clashes, and chemistry between the 2 physicians, Preston the intern, Luke, the chief resident, provide smiles, chuckles, and surprises. The chemistry sparks and sputters, but kindles simmering until it explodes.
Great characters, the sort you just cannot forget. The situations go from graphic and gross mayhem of a trauma battlefield during a mass emergency to the extremes of mental health edge of a shelf danger. But best of all is the relationship that develops between Luke and Preston. It is unexpected and awkward, aggressive and loving.
Well worth the read.
April 13, 2026
This is the second in the St Jude's Medical series and the second book I've read by this author.
This book is about Preston York, Maxwell's younger brother, a child prodigy, who decided to follow in the family footsteps and become a Doctor. Of course, he does his training at St Jude's hospital, where his father has bought a wing. There he meets Dr Lucas (Luke) Silva, son of the matriarch of the hospital, Rosa (Mama) Ortiz.
We do still see Max and Jax as they treat patients and see more of Alistair and Catherine (Max and Preston's parents).
This book isn't as frenetic as the first, but it still had its moments and the angst isn't as bad.
Again, another great fun read for days when you want an easy quick read.
This book is about Preston York, Maxwell's younger brother, a child prodigy, who decided to follow in the family footsteps and become a Doctor. Of course, he does his training at St Jude's hospital, where his father has bought a wing. There he meets Dr Lucas (Luke) Silva, son of the matriarch of the hospital, Rosa (Mama) Ortiz.
We do still see Max and Jax as they treat patients and see more of Alistair and Catherine (Max and Preston's parents).
This book isn't as frenetic as the first, but it still had its moments and the angst isn't as bad.
Again, another great fun read for days when you want an easy quick read.
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February 20, 2026Preston's journey to find his place was a lot of fun to read and honestly I would watch this medical drama. Unfortunately the romance was under baked and rushed, so while they had a few cute moments it was too much too soon for me to really get invested.
March 8, 2026
"Conflict of Interest", book two in the St. Jude's Medical series is an absolute hoot.
A tour de force, opposites attract howler.
Preston's role in the York family is to be the spare. And he really lives up to (or down to) expectation. It would be easy to hate him as an entitled brat, but he's just…. Preston. Intelligent, lazy, totally not motivated, sweet golden retriever. He only went to Med School because no one in the family thought he'd make it.
Lucas Silva was raised by a single mom in Queens. A nurse, she worked doubles and 10hr shifts to pay for medical school. Now Chief Resident, he has no time for Gucci loafer wearing "princesses". Biased? Yeah, maybe a little.
Mr Bromley was hysterical. Mama Rosa was an absolute terror. And my hero. (Because, if you didn't know, the 1990's weren't known for nursing salaries.) Catherine York was an entitled idiot. As for Alistair, too much scotch, too many mimosas. Too removed from real life.
Acing the MCAT and graduating med school in 3 years may have been an act of spite, but under the tutelage of his Chief, Preston becomes real. Lucas learns to loosen up a bit and maybe he won't make the next batch of interns, cry.
There is a steep culture clash. Everyone expected Preston to walk away after he made his point, even Lucas. That was a hard chapter to read.
The chemistry was good. There was sizzle. And it just seemed as if the end was inevitable.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A tour de force, opposites attract howler.
Preston's role in the York family is to be the spare. And he really lives up to (or down to) expectation. It would be easy to hate him as an entitled brat, but he's just…. Preston. Intelligent, lazy, totally not motivated, sweet golden retriever. He only went to Med School because no one in the family thought he'd make it.
Lucas Silva was raised by a single mom in Queens. A nurse, she worked doubles and 10hr shifts to pay for medical school. Now Chief Resident, he has no time for Gucci loafer wearing "princesses". Biased? Yeah, maybe a little.
Mr Bromley was hysterical. Mama Rosa was an absolute terror. And my hero. (Because, if you didn't know, the 1990's weren't known for nursing salaries.) Catherine York was an entitled idiot. As for Alistair, too much scotch, too many mimosas. Too removed from real life.
Acing the MCAT and graduating med school in 3 years may have been an act of spite, but under the tutelage of his Chief, Preston becomes real. Lucas learns to loosen up a bit and maybe he won't make the next batch of interns, cry.
There is a steep culture clash. Everyone expected Preston to walk away after he made his point, even Lucas. That was a hard chapter to read.
The chemistry was good. There was sizzle. And it just seemed as if the end was inevitable.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 20, 2026
Oh my freaking goodness. This story started seriously and hilariously at the same time.
The more I read from this author, the more addicted I become. So happy I ran into their account!
I highly recommend picking up a story from this author! Refreshingly good!
A short resume: Preston wants to show he’s not the Spare Heir, a side piece, just a rich son, sitting with champagne, taking his place at the Foundation Board.
He wants something meaningful. So he starts a medical career, just as his brother, Maxwell (book #1), did. And he starts it with a bang, and his Gucci loafers.
Preston’s attitude doesn’t amuse Dr. Lucas Silva, Chief Resident. He despises rich people who want to try something different, just because they can.
Only, Preston is the most fun and dedicated guy he met in a long time.
Just a few brilliant lines (remember it’s a romcom, and we are in a hospital)
“I see a lot of red,” Preston gagged. “And some yellow. Is that fat? It looks like pudding. I’m never eating pudding again.”
“Trauma is different, Princess!” Jax bellows, shoving a breakfast burrito into his mouth. “Surgery is for nerds who like chess. Trauma is for athletes. It’s rugby with needles.”
Yes, it’s ott sometimes (mostly lol), but in a really, really good way.
Lucas and Preston are fabulous, their romance is lovely. Max and Jax from #1 are there too, and the parents, and even more Mama!!
Please read this amazingly written story! It deserves all the attention!
The more I read from this author, the more addicted I become. So happy I ran into their account!
I highly recommend picking up a story from this author! Refreshingly good!
A short resume: Preston wants to show he’s not the Spare Heir, a side piece, just a rich son, sitting with champagne, taking his place at the Foundation Board.
He wants something meaningful. So he starts a medical career, just as his brother, Maxwell (book #1), did. And he starts it with a bang, and his Gucci loafers.
Preston’s attitude doesn’t amuse Dr. Lucas Silva, Chief Resident. He despises rich people who want to try something different, just because they can.
Only, Preston is the most fun and dedicated guy he met in a long time.
Just a few brilliant lines (remember it’s a romcom, and we are in a hospital)
“I see a lot of red,” Preston gagged. “And some yellow. Is that fat? It looks like pudding. I’m never eating pudding again.”
“Trauma is different, Princess!” Jax bellows, shoving a breakfast burrito into his mouth. “Surgery is for nerds who like chess. Trauma is for athletes. It’s rugby with needles.”
Yes, it’s ott sometimes (mostly lol), but in a really, really good way.
Lucas and Preston are fabulous, their romance is lovely. Max and Jax from #1 are there too, and the parents, and even more Mama!!
Please read this amazingly written story! It deserves all the attention!
Review of advance copy
4.75/5⭐
Safe to say I'm going to have nightmares about the Magic 8-ball for some time now. This book was even funnier than the first one was, I'm really falling in love with the author's writing.
I was hoping to get to know Preston more in this book and I might've just fell in love with him. The way he could solve every problem was seriously impressive, the job he got to do in the end was perfect for him. And I really loved the interactions he had with the psychiatric patients. He also seemed a lot more mature in this, taking care of Lucas, acing his job and dealing with his family. I wish we got to know Lucas more deeper, I feel like I didn't connect to him as much as I did with Preston. But I liked how hardworking he was and didn't take shit from anyone. He even managed to put Alistair in his place, but with Mama Ortiz as his mother you can't expect anything less.
The chemistry and passion between these two was unreal, I thought I was going to catch on fire through my e-reader screen. Their banter and interactions were everything. The third-act break up was handled better here than it was in the first book, but I still think that the conflict could've been created differently than making a rift between them.
The entire York family lowkey has me in stitches, but I want to throttle Catherine and Alistair at the same time (Catherine more than anything, she's ridiculous). Alistair's fear of Mama Ortiz is top tier.
One thing I'm confused about is the age difference between Preston and Max. I swear in the first book it said Max was 36 when Preston was 18, but here Preston was talking about a memory when he was 12 and Max was 16, soooo.... What is the actual age difference?
I recieved an ARC of this book from Book Sirens, and this is my honest review.
🩺 hospital setting
🩺 intern x chief resident
🩺 forced proximity
🩺 meddling family
Safe to say I'm going to have nightmares about the Magic 8-ball for some time now. This book was even funnier than the first one was, I'm really falling in love with the author's writing.
I was hoping to get to know Preston more in this book and I might've just fell in love with him. The way he could solve every problem was seriously impressive, the job he got to do in the end was perfect for him. And I really loved the interactions he had with the psychiatric patients. He also seemed a lot more mature in this, taking care of Lucas, acing his job and dealing with his family. I wish we got to know Lucas more deeper, I feel like I didn't connect to him as much as I did with Preston. But I liked how hardworking he was and didn't take shit from anyone. He even managed to put Alistair in his place, but with Mama Ortiz as his mother you can't expect anything less.
The chemistry and passion between these two was unreal, I thought I was going to catch on fire through my e-reader screen. Their banter and interactions were everything. The third-act break up was handled better here than it was in the first book, but I still think that the conflict could've been created differently than making a rift between them.
The entire York family lowkey has me in stitches, but I want to throttle Catherine and Alistair at the same time (Catherine more than anything, she's ridiculous). Alistair's fear of Mama Ortiz is top tier.
One thing I'm confused about is the age difference between Preston and Max. I swear in the first book it said Max was 36 when Preston was 18, but here Preston was talking about a memory when he was 12 and Max was 16, soooo.... What is the actual age difference?
I recieved an ARC of this book from Book Sirens, and this is my honest review.
🩺 hospital setting
🩺 intern x chief resident
🩺 forced proximity
🩺 meddling family
March 4, 2026
3.5💫
This was a carbon copy of the first book. Still funny tho
This was a carbon copy of the first book. Still funny tho
March 11, 2026
Great Writing
I love this series. I think Preston might be my favorite character. The vocabulary used is impressive. I rarely have to look up meanings of words but in this book, I had to look up one. I can’t wait for book three.
I love this series. I think Preston might be my favorite character. The vocabulary used is impressive. I rarely have to look up meanings of words but in this book, I had to look up one. I can’t wait for book three.
March 12, 2026
wonderful read
I love the humour and the fast pace of the novel. I thought humour like this had died, fortunately it lives and long may it do so. Roll on the next novel
I love the humour and the fast pace of the novel. I thought humour like this had died, fortunately it lives and long may it do so. Roll on the next novel
May 5, 2026
Aussi bien que le premier et l'humour est toujours très présent, j'adore.
La qualité est franchement meilleure.
La qualité est franchement meilleure.
March 3, 2026
Preston hasn't had a real purpose in life, as the second son, the spare, to the York dynasty. A bet from his older brother that he wouldn't last in the real world sees him complete a medical degree and now he's starting his residency at the hospital where his brother is the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Lucas is the Chief Resident and is convinced that Preston won't last. Preston surprises Lucas in many ways, not least in the attraction they feel for each other. Preston's family dynamics play quite a role as he is forced to choose the easy way or the real way. Definitely a very entertaining rom com.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 5, 2026
I absolutely loved this book and its predecessor. The writing is witty, the story is just on the edge of believable, and the characters are lovable. All of us have felt like we are Preston sometimes: Not really expected to do much of anything. And all of us have felt like Luke: Expected to be perfect at all times. Having these two together is a treat. Bring me more, please!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 1, 2026
With all the characters back from the previous book, Preston, Max's little brother decides to become a Doctor when his family thinks he is not capable of a real job. As a quick learner with an eidetic memory, he accomplishes that in three years and interns at his family's hospital under the Chief Resident Lucas, Nurse Rosa's son. Lucas thinks Preston is rich and spoiled until Preston proves him wrong. It's funny and irreverent, hot and steamy, and more than one hospital storage closet gets used. I enjoyed this mad world of hospital staff and was happy to read Max and Jax again. I received a copy of this through BookSirens and this is my voluntary opinion.
February 22, 2026
Book 2 of the St. Jude Medical series is equal parts funny and sexy. We get to see Preston, the Spare York take on the challenge that surprises his whole family. When he walks through the doors of St. Jude he is easily clocked as a spoiled imposter by our other MMC, Lucas Silva. Chief Resident Silva has been working hard for day 1 of medical school. He has earned his position and when he sees the younger York, he knows how to weed him out of his ER. He send Preston to tend to a frequent flyer, but he handles him perfectly. He solves the problem with dignity and care throwing off the illusion that he cannot handle himself. But when the days go own there are two sides to Preston, the one who throws his money at a problem like coffee and the one who can talk a patient down into submission. Like is impressed by the skill and the man but they could never be, they are opposites living in different social stratospheres. Their chemistry and ease means nothing because it's not sustainable. So when the choice is thrust in their faces, neither man is capable of expressing what they truly want because what we need cannot possibly match with what we want.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 3, 2026
I liked the first book in this series, but this one was so much better. Preston should have a tv show. Seriously, his way of dealing with patients and people is quietly sweet, yet sharp as a tack.
Loved it.
Loved it.
February 27, 2026
I was practically giddy the whole book. This was truly a comedy.
Turns out spite can be a powerful motivator.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Preston was basically glitter and sparkles, but also really smart. I really enjoyed his victory over everyone in everything. No task was impossible for him.
Turns out spite can be a powerful motivator.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Preston was basically glitter and sparkles, but also really smart. I really enjoyed his victory over everyone in everything. No task was impossible for him.
February 21, 2026
Loved book 1 and this is a similar vein, as Preston tries to find his place in the world and put some distance between himself and his crazy parents! Loved his experience of the hospital and his romance with Luke. The other's habit of using descriptive words for everything .e.g. the room smells of despair, or regret, etc, did get a bit over-used so lost some of it's effectiveness for me. That aside, I really enjoyed this second visit to St Judes and I'm pleased to know there's a third book in the works, with plenty more potential for mayhem.
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