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Forest Vale Hospital #5
Playing the Role of a Surgeon
Falling in love with the straightest most unattainable woman in the world is a really bad plan... isn't it? A super hot Lesbian Medical Romance from Emily Hayes. The Forest Vale Series are standalone and can be read in any order. This one is Friends to Lovers and Rich Girl/Poor Girl. Steamy, yet sweet and always a HEA. Ruby Riley is a struggling actress who finally lands a part playing a surgeon in a top medical drama TV show.She is sent to Forest Vale Hospital to shadow a surgeon and learn what real hospitals are like before filming starts. The only problem is, that she has an immediate attraction to this surgeon. This surgeon is a spoilt little rich girl with a guarded exterior. What is she hiding?The surgeon is super straight and Ruby doesn't stand a chance. Does she? You'll love this new addition to the Forest Vale Series. Dive in to a new medical romance today! Free on Kindle Unlimited.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2021
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November 16, 2022
This is the 5th installment of the series. Not my favorite novella. At the beginning of it I found the language too grotesque compared to the previous books and believe it is good when you as an author know how to use it cleverly.
The story perse was alright but I didn’t find anything special, so it took me longer than expected to finish a relatively short book. I think that maybe the story didn’t work for me was because there were many things, big things, life changing things, happening at the same time and not enough length to cover all of them properly. In addition, the attraction was not convincing at the beginning of the book and the connotations made about straight women were kinda off for me.
Happily ever after included.
The story perse was alright but I didn’t find anything special, so it took me longer than expected to finish a relatively short book. I think that maybe the story didn’t work for me was because there were many things, big things, life changing things, happening at the same time and not enough length to cover all of them properly. In addition, the attraction was not convincing at the beginning of the book and the connotations made about straight women were kinda off for me.
Happily ever after included.
June 13, 2021
This romance was not for me. It was choppy and did not flow well. The mains were okay at best because of the way this romance read. I was almost a DNF but really wanted to know what happened so I browsed through to the end to see for myself. 2.5 stars at best.
June 7, 2021
3.75 ⭐
June 8, 2021
Emily Hayes has brought us another sexy & sapphic medical romance.
Ruby is an actress shadowing surgical resident Alicia in preparation for a role in a medical TV series.
The chemistry between the assertive Ruby and the innocent but eager Alicia create some incredibly hot encounters. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.
Ruby is an actress shadowing surgical resident Alicia in preparation for a role in a medical TV series.
The chemistry between the assertive Ruby and the innocent but eager Alicia create some incredibly hot encounters. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.
July 14, 2021
Another Great Addition!
Just like the previous stories this one also did not disappoint. And just like each story read, you can’t help falling in love with this couple.The story of Ruby and Alicia was told in Emily Hayes usual style. You have a queer woman who is extremely attracted to a straight woman. A straight woman who hasn’t a clue who she is or what she she wants to do in her life but she wants Ruby. Her parents own the Forest Vale Hospital plus they were top surgeons. Alicia was a surgeon intern as her father expects. Everything she does is to make her father happy. Even if she is not. Ruby is an actress who is going to be joining the top medical show on tv and with the director and the owner of the hospitals permission, she gets to shadow an intern, Alicia. This makes for a very interesting situation and suddenly they both are feeling things they never did before. Great addition to the series.
Just like the previous stories this one also did not disappoint. And just like each story read, you can’t help falling in love with this couple.The story of Ruby and Alicia was told in Emily Hayes usual style. You have a queer woman who is extremely attracted to a straight woman. A straight woman who hasn’t a clue who she is or what she she wants to do in her life but she wants Ruby. Her parents own the Forest Vale Hospital plus they were top surgeons. Alicia was a surgeon intern as her father expects. Everything she does is to make her father happy. Even if she is not. Ruby is an actress who is going to be joining the top medical show on tv and with the director and the owner of the hospitals permission, she gets to shadow an intern, Alicia. This makes for a very interesting situation and suddenly they both are feeling things they never did before. Great addition to the series.
July 13, 2021
Steamy but emotional
Normally I review Emily's books as steamy and hot but this was more sweet, romantic, tragic and hot. It felt almost a slightly different pace. Regardless though - it worked!
Two women meet in the hospital but isn't the good doctor straight? She doesn't stand a chance of continuing to think she is against the stunning Ruby.
Both characters have passion, backstories and emotion which really bring them alive equally - I couldn't say I was drawn to one more than the other.
Loved it!
Normally I review Emily's books as steamy and hot but this was more sweet, romantic, tragic and hot. It felt almost a slightly different pace. Regardless though - it worked!
Two women meet in the hospital but isn't the good doctor straight? She doesn't stand a chance of continuing to think she is against the stunning Ruby.
Both characters have passion, backstories and emotion which really bring them alive equally - I couldn't say I was drawn to one more than the other.
Loved it!
May 12, 2024
4 stars. A bit too melodramatic but I still liked it just off the strength of the main characters and their romance. Ruby and Alicia were great together. I empathized with Alicia as she was afraid of ever disobeying her father but I loved that big blow out between them towards the end. I do wish we would’ve seen him actually accept Alicia because the epilogue was a bit jarring. The romance between Ruby and Alicia was drama filled and kept me interested because I liked their chemistry. This was good, not a favorite but one that I did enjoy.
June 11, 2021
Enjoyable read
Straight woman Alicia, surgical intern, daughter of the owner of the hospital has to have Ruby, actress, shadow her at the hospital and stay in her guest bedroom. I gave it 4 stars because of the implausibility of the father going from being homophobic to completely accepting in a short amount of time. Enjoyed seeing some of the characters from previous books in the series.
Straight woman Alicia, surgical intern, daughter of the owner of the hospital has to have Ruby, actress, shadow her at the hospital and stay in her guest bedroom. I gave it 4 stars because of the implausibility of the father going from being homophobic to completely accepting in a short amount of time. Enjoyed seeing some of the characters from previous books in the series.
June 21, 2021
Be who you want to be
That's the main message of this book, and I really like it! Beautiful main characters with an eventful past or a difficult family with great expectations.
Ruby is so hot with all the tattoos and her confidence, but I also really liked Alicia even though she's the shy and insecure one.
I have a soft spot for the shy.
The chemistry between the two is sizzling and the hot scenes are hot, hot, hot!
Another great book by Emily Hayes
That's the main message of this book, and I really like it! Beautiful main characters with an eventful past or a difficult family with great expectations.
Ruby is so hot with all the tattoos and her confidence, but I also really liked Alicia even though she's the shy and insecure one.
I have a soft spot for the shy.
The chemistry between the two is sizzling and the hot scenes are hot, hot, hot!
Another great book by Emily Hayes
June 23, 2021
wost book in all 5. i'm sorry to say, ym main gripe is the compleat 180 from alicea's homeaphobic
father without any recriminations from alicea the least we could expect would be a period of reflection
from her father, i wasn't convinced by the two mains either, her mother was a moron who didn't have a mouth of her oun or indeed opinions other than to backup her husbands homophobic opiions,
i'll say one more thing why oh why didn't she cut and run.
father without any recriminations from alicea the least we could expect would be a period of reflection
from her father, i wasn't convinced by the two mains either, her mother was a moron who didn't have a mouth of her oun or indeed opinions other than to backup her husbands homophobic opiions,
i'll say one more thing why oh why didn't she cut and run.
June 10, 2021
Sweet Story
This is a sweet story about finding love where and when you least expect it. The author does a good job of getting you into the mind of Alicia and Ruby. She also shows how you must live for what makes yourself happy, not conforming to others opinions of what they think you should do. Good job!
This is a sweet story about finding love where and when you least expect it. The author does a good job of getting you into the mind of Alicia and Ruby. She also shows how you must live for what makes yourself happy, not conforming to others opinions of what they think you should do. Good job!
July 20, 2021
Wow another amazing storyline
Wow another amazing storyline I fell in love with these extraordinary women I was screaming for Alicia to fight harder but it was incredible witnessing the strength of their love was for each other and fight against everyone as well as themselves to be together congratulations.
Wow another amazing storyline I fell in love with these extraordinary women I was screaming for Alicia to fight harder but it was incredible witnessing the strength of their love was for each other and fight against everyone as well as themselves to be together congratulations.
July 24, 2021
Very good book
Never read a book by Emily Hayes I didn’t like. Her books never fail to be hot. The stories and the characters are solid. You find yourself yelling at one to stop wasting her life as a Surgeon. Her father is overbearing and really hard to like. But there’s always a HEA.
Never read a book by Emily Hayes I didn’t like. Her books never fail to be hot. The stories and the characters are solid. You find yourself yelling at one to stop wasting her life as a Surgeon. Her father is overbearing and really hard to like. But there’s always a HEA.
July 7, 2023
Love story
This love story was àbout more than the love between two women. It was about loving one's self and following your dreams. The message was so important. And the presence of all of those strong lesbian role models was key. Thank-you for putting that message out there for us to see.
This love story was àbout more than the love between two women. It was about loving one's self and following your dreams. The message was so important. And the presence of all of those strong lesbian role models was key. Thank-you for putting that message out there for us to see.
April 29, 2024
Goid book
I good story. Alicia is manipulated by her father in everything she does. When Ruby is sent to Forest Vale hospital to follow along an inter surgeon for a movie that she is acting in. When they start having feelings for each other Alicia's father is extremely upset and threatened to disowning her. A great read see what happens
I good story. Alicia is manipulated by her father in everything she does. When Ruby is sent to Forest Vale hospital to follow along an inter surgeon for a movie that she is acting in. When they start having feelings for each other Alicia's father is extremely upset and threatened to disowning her. A great read see what happens
November 2, 2025
Absolutely beautiful
Emily this one started a little slow but after reading it I totally understand why. Another VERY IMPRESSIVE novel. You really are a VERY STRONG BEAUTIFUL WRITER. I'll never catch up but keep your GREAT INTERESTING AND SEXY BOOKS COMING. One of your favourite FANS.
Emily this one started a little slow but after reading it I totally understand why. Another VERY IMPRESSIVE novel. You really are a VERY STRONG BEAUTIFUL WRITER. I'll never catch up but keep your GREAT INTERESTING AND SEXY BOOKS COMING. One of your favourite FANS.
June 7, 2021
HOT & Very Good
As usual, Emily Hayes has delivered another incredible story. You must enjoy erotic moments (anyone doesn't?) great characters, good storyline, and yes, happy endings. You will love this.
As usual, Emily Hayes has delivered another incredible story. You must enjoy erotic moments (anyone doesn't?) great characters, good storyline, and yes, happy endings. You will love this.
June 11, 2021
Back to Forest Vale
What a beautiful love story! I think this is the best Forest Vale romance so far. Couldn't put it down before I had read it!
The insecurities and heartache, an overpowering father, and finally the sweet release and happy ending.
What a beautiful love story! I think this is the best Forest Vale romance so far. Couldn't put it down before I had read it!
The insecurities and heartache, an overpowering father, and finally the sweet release and happy ending.
September 2, 2023
Alicia and Ruby met at Forest Vale Hospital and Ruby became Alicia shadow so she can perform as a surgeon in a show called Pulse. Very realistic wth round and flat characters. Recommended. Very entertaining..
June 17, 2021
Heart warming
Great characters and dialogues with steamy scenes. Coming out is never easy but with the love and support of people, one can find their true self.
Great characters and dialogues with steamy scenes. Coming out is never easy but with the love and support of people, one can find their true self.
July 4, 2021
Sexy and romantic medical story with well described characters, intense scenes and what a beautiful happy end.
February 7, 2022
The characters were acting like kids,no chemestry,saying that straight women don't exist was such turn off,yeah this book was not for me
June 23, 2023
Quite liking this series, short and easy stories to get into that don't disappoint.
May 14, 2024
Okay
All the stories seem the same they get together then break up then back together. Not loving any of the stories I read.
All the stories seem the same they get together then break up then back together. Not loving any of the stories I read.
October 15, 2025
2 stars only because one of the characters likes Saramago.
June 14, 2021
Good story, writing was a bit junior level.
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