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Heart The Nurse #1
The Nurse's Dilemma
Busy hospital corridors and medical research labs might seem like an unlikely place to find romance, but sparks are flying for two passionate Boston nurses.
New nurse Alice Ridgely is excited to be finally following the career of her dreams. When she begins work in the research labs at the Marshall Bower Hospital in Boston, she quickly falls in love with the hospital environment.
Engaged to marry George Desain, her wealthy childhood sweetheart, Alice isn’t prepared to be falling in love with anything: once she’s married, her nursing career will be over, and she will be destined to slip into her future as a traditional housewife.
But falling in love with nursing is the least of Alice’s problems… caring about her patients is one thing; the last thing she expected was to find love in the labs.
Jenna Perkins is confident, beautiful, and commands presence in every room she enters. But despite her energy, on the inside, she’s less secure than she seems.
Alice and Jenna spark an instant connection, and for the first time in her life, Alice feels like she belongs somewhere.
Jenna’s used to having anyone she wants, but rarely has she felt a connection this deep. There’s a problem though. Alice is keeping something from her, and until she can get to the bottom of it, she can’t see what their future will look like.
As Alice finds more and more happiness in her everyday life at the hospital, the dark shadow of her future looms ever closer. Jenna symbolizes everything she wants and can never have.
Can Alice admit her true feelings for Jenna? Will Jenna find out what’s really going on beneath Alice’s rosy cheeks and kind smile?
The Nurse’s Dilemma is a passionate story of love and identity. Alice and Jenna have something special, but it takes openness, honesty, and courage to follow your heart.
New nurse Alice Ridgely is excited to be finally following the career of her dreams. When she begins work in the research labs at the Marshall Bower Hospital in Boston, she quickly falls in love with the hospital environment.
Engaged to marry George Desain, her wealthy childhood sweetheart, Alice isn’t prepared to be falling in love with anything: once she’s married, her nursing career will be over, and she will be destined to slip into her future as a traditional housewife.
But falling in love with nursing is the least of Alice’s problems… caring about her patients is one thing; the last thing she expected was to find love in the labs.
Jenna Perkins is confident, beautiful, and commands presence in every room she enters. But despite her energy, on the inside, she’s less secure than she seems.
Alice and Jenna spark an instant connection, and for the first time in her life, Alice feels like she belongs somewhere.
Jenna’s used to having anyone she wants, but rarely has she felt a connection this deep. There’s a problem though. Alice is keeping something from her, and until she can get to the bottom of it, she can’t see what their future will look like.
As Alice finds more and more happiness in her everyday life at the hospital, the dark shadow of her future looms ever closer. Jenna symbolizes everything she wants and can never have.
Can Alice admit her true feelings for Jenna? Will Jenna find out what’s really going on beneath Alice’s rosy cheeks and kind smile?
The Nurse’s Dilemma is a passionate story of love and identity. Alice and Jenna have something special, but it takes openness, honesty, and courage to follow your heart.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2020
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July 1, 2021
Not a Smooth Read and Too Robotic
DNF, Read 35% of the book.
I really wanted to like this book as it had a good premise and was free. However, that did not happen. What I didn't like about the book is that the reader receives every characters' thought process instead of just the main protagonists or maybe even a side character. Even the characters that have inconsequential roles, were voicing their thoughts.
There is so much description but not the proper details. For example, the protagonists have cake for dessert after dinner in a restaurant, but there are many types of cakes. And then after mentioning "cake" a few times, the last time the author states it is a chocolate cake after dessert is over. Also, this same restaurant is fully booked with no other customer in sight but the protagonist that books the restaurant has never been to the establishment nor knows the type of cuisine served.
The story has very less dialogue and so much inner monologue that jumps from person to person so frequently that it made my head spin. I do have to commend the author on her writing in that it is well done and no editing issues. I think the organization and presentation may need to be revamped.
I hope RM Danney continues writing and finds her way soon. I am sure her style will improve with more writing.
DNF, Read 35% of the book.
I really wanted to like this book as it had a good premise and was free. However, that did not happen. What I didn't like about the book is that the reader receives every characters' thought process instead of just the main protagonists or maybe even a side character. Even the characters that have inconsequential roles, were voicing their thoughts.
There is so much description but not the proper details. For example, the protagonists have cake for dessert after dinner in a restaurant, but there are many types of cakes. And then after mentioning "cake" a few times, the last time the author states it is a chocolate cake after dessert is over. Also, this same restaurant is fully booked with no other customer in sight but the protagonist that books the restaurant has never been to the establishment nor knows the type of cuisine served.
The story has very less dialogue and so much inner monologue that jumps from person to person so frequently that it made my head spin. I do have to commend the author on her writing in that it is well done and no editing issues. I think the organization and presentation may need to be revamped.
I hope RM Danney continues writing and finds her way soon. I am sure her style will improve with more writing.
January 22, 2021
DNF.
It’s so poorly written and in desperate need of an editor.
It mixes up names and point of views in the same paragraph. The descriptions don’t make sense.
Eg.
“Jenna was stuck on Alice’s mind. She couldn't stop thinking about her smile, her laugh, and the way she held herself when she walked. Alice held herself with a confidence that she didn't even notice. Jenna loved that about her.”
“Her lips were plump, thin and pink. They shone in the fluorescent light.”
George and Alice are supposed to be childhood sweethearts but on the night of the engagement HE DOESNT KNOW SHES A NURSE OR WHERE SHE WORKS!
What!!! How can they be so close that they’re getting engaged but he has no idea she’s been studying to be a nurse?!!
.
It’s so poorly written and in desperate need of an editor.
It mixes up names and point of views in the same paragraph. The descriptions don’t make sense.
Eg.
“Jenna was stuck on Alice’s mind. She couldn't stop thinking about her smile, her laugh, and the way she held herself when she walked. Alice held herself with a confidence that she didn't even notice. Jenna loved that about her.”
“Her lips were plump, thin and pink. They shone in the fluorescent light.”
George and Alice are supposed to be childhood sweethearts but on the night of the engagement HE DOESNT KNOW SHES A NURSE OR WHERE SHE WORKS!
What!!! How can they be so close that they’re getting engaged but he has no idea she’s been studying to be a nurse?!!
.
November 9, 2020
A very quick read. While the synopsis for this book drew me in, I struggled to find chemistry between main characters Jenna and Alice. Sex scenes aside, the storyline was somewhat disjointed and choppy reading with descriptions of nursing duties/qualifications confusing.
However, shortcomings aside, I don't doubt that Ms. Danney will blossom in her writing and encourage her to continue the series.
I rec'd an ARC through Booksprouts and this is an un-biased, voluntary review.
However, shortcomings aside, I don't doubt that Ms. Danney will blossom in her writing and encourage her to continue the series.
I rec'd an ARC through Booksprouts and this is an un-biased, voluntary review.
September 26, 2021
Interesting!
This was a very good book with interesting characters and somewhat common storyline that I enjoy; a woman who leaves her man when she discovers (or rediscovers) that she is much happier in the company of another woman.
I probably would have given this a 5☆ rating but for the fact I had trouble with the constant switching of tenses in the narrative, oftentimes in the same sentence.
This was a very good book with interesting characters and somewhat common storyline that I enjoy; a woman who leaves her man when she discovers (or rediscovers) that she is much happier in the company of another woman.
I probably would have given this a 5☆ rating but for the fact I had trouble with the constant switching of tenses in the narrative, oftentimes in the same sentence.
April 22, 2021
Confusing, but nice try
The language used was confusing, messing with verb tenses and puntuation. The story got better towards the end, even if it felt like there was still something missing. Bisexual characters are really not my cup of tea, which reminds me; the only geographical place referred to in the book was Boston, but the choice of words throughout was very British.
The language used was confusing, messing with verb tenses and puntuation. The story got better towards the end, even if it felt like there was still something missing. Bisexual characters are really not my cup of tea, which reminds me; the only geographical place referred to in the book was Boston, but the choice of words throughout was very British.
December 10, 2020
Escaping to Love
Alice had dreamed of being a nurse and now her dream was reality. Then she met Jenna and her dreams turned upside down. Will she choose her own happiness or will she live her mother’s by marrying a man? A medical romance. Short and delightful.
Alice had dreamed of being a nurse and now her dream was reality. Then she met Jenna and her dreams turned upside down. Will she choose her own happiness or will she live her mother’s by marrying a man? A medical romance. Short and delightful.
July 2, 2021
One of the very few novels I couldn't finish reading. The dialog is stilted. The character growth is forced. Desperately needs editing. The summary had my hopes up high, which makes me think this book needs a major edit. It could have been great.
January 3, 2021
Fantasti. Brilliantly written
Fantastic, Brilliantly written, loved everything about the story, the build up to the happy ending.
Could not stop reading this.
Fantastic, Brilliantly written, loved everything about the story, the build up to the happy ending.
Could not stop reading this.
July 9, 2021
Sleepy time
I found the writing to be very juvenile. The lack of pronouns and repeated use of the characters proper name, several times with the paragraph, made it a tiring read.
I found the writing to be very juvenile. The lack of pronouns and repeated use of the characters proper name, several times with the paragraph, made it a tiring read.
April 22, 2022
sappy
This book has an older feel but is set in modern times. It felt strangely like the 1920’s or 1930’s. The pacing is a little off too. Not a huge fan.
This book has an older feel but is set in modern times. It felt strangely like the 1920’s or 1930’s. The pacing is a little off too. Not a huge fan.
November 30, 2023
Feel good romance
This is a cute love story set in the hospital. It's got cute characters and warm set up. Easy to read as well.
This is a cute love story set in the hospital. It's got cute characters and warm set up. Easy to read as well.
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