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Endings
Following a tragic accident, Leslie Cohen, M.D. is driven to live the nomadic life of a locum tenens physician, moving from one temporary job to another, covering the practices of orthopedic surgeons while they take time off. Deeply affected because of her loss, this enables her to avoid forming relationships, both friendly and professional. And she is determined. But all of this changes when she agrees to a one month commitment in Abilene, Texas, temporarily taking over the practice of Hal Hawley while he goes on leave to have surgery for cancer. Soon after arriving she realizes her mistake in taking on an extended post as she develops a strong bond with Doc Hawley and his wife. Even more significant is the friend she finds in Regan Wakeman, a local rancher and contractor. There is conflict in her soul as Leslie tries to protect the memories she wants to keep alive no matter how painful they might be. As the relationship with him progresses, there is a gradual revelation of the tragedy that has remained her secret until now.
268 pages, Hardcover
First published August 15, 2007
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July 15, 2011This was written by my doctor! She has a very strong voice! I loved the characters!
July 17, 2021
Absorbing and well written. The ending of Endings was very provocative.
June 8, 2021
Wow! I read this book in 2 sittings; it’s that good! Better yet, it was written by a well-known and excellent orthopedist who started a large & very successful orthopedics practice in Austin. Yes, the main character is a female orthopedist, like the author.
Her characters have depth as does the story. I doubt I’ll ever forget the 2 main characters: the orthopedist who deals w/ horrendous grief and Regan, the successful Texas rancher who can handle business or personal crises smoothly, but can he be emotionally available to the woman he loved? It’s been many years since I encountered a male character who was as beguiling as Regan!
People like the author amaze me! They are seasoned & successful in their medical careers and then start writing fiction & do that well too. Now I’m going to read her other book!
Her characters have depth as does the story. I doubt I’ll ever forget the 2 main characters: the orthopedist who deals w/ horrendous grief and Regan, the successful Texas rancher who can handle business or personal crises smoothly, but can he be emotionally available to the woman he loved? It’s been many years since I encountered a male character who was as beguiling as Regan!
People like the author amaze me! They are seasoned & successful in their medical careers and then start writing fiction & do that well too. Now I’m going to read her other book!
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