Heart surgeon Dr Bree Parker has never had a care in the world until Gaston Roget sets his sights on her. Looking for a safe haven from her stalker, she finds herself hiding out in the morgue where she finds a sympathetic shoulder to cry on in Dr Morgan Jennings. They became fast friends and the line between friendship and the opportunity for something more is often blurred, and always ignored. … ignored. That is until Bree announces she’s pregnant, and getting married. Devastated, Morgan finally acknowledges her feelings for her friend. Unable to stand by and watch her marry Tony, she sends Bree a letter explaining that she’s leaving town, but if Bree feels the same way, then she should stop her from leaving.
Bree doesn’t turn up.
Morgan finds herself on the shore of the lake, looking out onto the mountains. In the arms of Maggie, she has the chance to love again, but leaving Bree is more difficult than she thought. Especially when circumstance keeps bringing her home to LA.
Back to Bree.
Will there be a chance for them to reconcile? Or will Morgan return to the mountains?
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3.5*
Bree isn’t a celebrity but a cardiologist yet she is being stalked and struggles to escape her (legitimate) fears. The only place she seems to find peace is in the pathologist’s office. Bree and Morgan become BFFs then more but don’t really realize it. When Bree gets pregnant and decides to marry the father of her child, Morgan is devastated and leaves for a quieter life in the mountains. But fate (or rather their families and friends) wants them together.
Whereas the whole stalker part didn’t work for me since I kept forgetting about the guy, I loved that both MCs’ mothers plotted to get them together. I was sorry for Maggie, though, who deserved better (so did Tony but he also did screw up).
There’s something frustrating about this novella, some scenes (especially in the first chapters) feel a bit short, ending abruptly on some kind of punchline when they could have gone on a little longer. Everything feels very final between Bree and Morgan at first, when they could have understood each other better if only they had talked 5 or 10 more minutes. Then again, there would have been no story to tell if they had, I guess. And then when they finally find their way to each other, we don’t get to witness their first kiss. I love first kisses, that first time everything comes together.
I nevertheless quite enjoyed this short and unexpectedly light read, thanks mostly to very endearing characters, both the main ones and those around them.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The characters struggle is so poignant as their love lies unrequited but so deep in the soul. I kept turning the pages cheering on Morgan and Bree to finally see their way to embrace a forever love. Claire does it again, character’s you’ll love and a story you can’t put down.
I definitely love Claire’s writing style and no matter what she writes, always delivers. I’m permanently up for a good romance and this one has made high up on the list.
Bree Parker is a heart surgeon, she can mend hearts like nothing. Except for her own. She finds herself in a problem with a stalker, so she hides in the morgue around the talented Dr Morgan Jennings. A strong friendship grows. But something unexpected happens and what Bree has to say leaves Morgan distraught enough to acknowledge her feelings for Bree and decides is time to let her know, hoping she feels the same way. Leaving her the option to decide if she follows her…she doesn’t. So, for Morgan the best way to heal is leaving Bree. And the story begins…why didn’t Bree acknowledged her love declaration? The big question is will they ever have a chance? Or will Morgan Stay away?
I loved this book! This is a very interesting, beautiful story, a slow pace romance that fits perfectly. Both main characters are very lovable, wonderful and have immense chemistry. There are also fabulous secondary characters that flavours the story. The storyline moved along flawlessly and kept me totally involved. So much that I couldn’t help talking to the characters from time to time, telling them that they should talk, mainly. I found very endearing the way the story develops.
A great story told in an alternate POV, which is charming because gives us a bigger understanding of their thoughts and feelings. A story about finding unexpected love, surprises, struggles on the way, listening to the heart and ultimately the fight for love.
This is a winning one that you won’t be able to put it down. Will get you hooked from the first page. Undoubtedly a great story from a brilliant writer; you should definitely check this one out.
I gladly recommend this book.
I received an ARC copy of the book and voluntarily leaving my review.