Good ....But the underlying story was unrealistic and a bit far fetched. And as talented as Radclyffe is I really wish she wouldn’t insist on portraying confident, intelligent, strong women as testosterone laced ill-bred men. I don’t believe most women’s first thought when meeting another woman (lesbian or not) is what they would like like under them.

When a young attendant joins the ER at The Rivers, Blaise Richelieu isn’t interested. Sure Grady is charming, and hot, but Blaise has enough on her plate between her job and raising a teenage daughter. Besides, Blaise would rather keep the past buried, and Grady might drudge it up unknowingly. The harder Blaise tries to resist Grady (and keep the past hidden), the more Grady wants to pursue her.

This is the 6th book in the Rivers Community Romance series. The thing I love about Radlyffe’s books, among other things, is I can always jump right in and enjoy the story. Whether it’s a standalone work or part of a series, I never feel like I have to have read others to enjoy the one in my hands. Sure, it enhances the experience if you have some context, but it’s not totally necessary, and this isn’t the first time I’ve started one out of order. Instead of detracting from the story, it often makes me want to read more, knowing I’ll have a broader understanding of the world and see some familiar faces in other books.

I loved the main characters, sure, but I was also deeply endeared to Blaise’s BFF, her wife, and their son, as well as all of the kids in the book. I love that these kids aren’t nearly as concerned about sex as their parents think they are. They are content to just hang out, have a good time, and explore their feelings before they jump into anything serious. Plus, trans rep for the win! More of that in all fiction, please and thank you.

As I’m still catching up on the backlog, this one is out now. I definitely need to go back and read the others in this series, too.

Radclyffe added another great installment to the series that I have come to love for several books now. I always love returning to the same world for books.

I love every one of the books in the Rivers Series and it is so great to read about how everyone is doing. I really enjoyed this story because Grady fits right in with the rest of the women. I hope there is another book soon.

Radclyffe delivers an easy and enjoyable Rivers romance. Usually, I'm not a of sequels and trilogies, let alone #6 and beyond, but I didn't mind this. Characters from previous novels made it feel easier and more comforting to read. In the world of COVID, that's a good thing.

Blaise has her daughter Taylor in her life and that's pretty much all she needs, but Grady gives a somewhat unwanted glimmer of hope that more could be possible. But there's a BIG, "it's complicated" moment. 

I'm also not usually a fan of love in two seconds, preferring the slow burn, but again Radclyffe gives you just the right amount of throttle.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. When I requested this book I wasn’t aware it was part of a series, so I was a little concerned I would have trouble following it but I didn’t at all. The two main characters are both employed by the local hospital, the setting for each book within the series. Grady is the new surgeon in town in pursuit of Blaise, a charge nurse she encounters her first night on the job. Although the chemistry is palpable, Blaise fights the attraction. When a surprise revelation comes about, their relationship is put in jeopardy and how everyone involved responds will determine their fate. I really enjoyed the characters and how their feelings for each other played with the rest of the story. It was well written and the other characters were described enough that not knowing their back stories did not affect my enjoyment of this one.

This one was too insta-lovey for me. I'm down for two people feeling a pull towards each other the moment they meet, but it seemed like Grady was just obsessed with Blaise the moment their eyes meet. The romance itself was okay. Blaise was reluctant to start a relationship with Grady almost the entire first half of the book, but it didn't really go into why that was. I feel like if there was that much set-up and reluctance there should've been an actual plot there.

There was another part that put me off. One of the other character's son is dating her sister??? I feel like maybe I'm missing something because I didn't read the first 5 books, but... it's still... your child... dating your sister... I understand they're the same/similar age, but... it's still familial and that's called incest...

In my opinion, there wasn't too much substance to this story. It really just just Grady chasing after Blaise until one day Blaise was just like fuck it I'll give in. It wasn't a bad read, just pretty predictable.

A cheesy predictable read - but nonetheless a super easy story to read. You don’t have to think too hard. The characters are likeable and the story makes you fee good.

I love this author's works and rarely have a single critique. This sequel in the Rivers Community Romance series is another winner. I am an absolute sucker for the butch femme dynamic and Radclyffe's books always deliver. My only comment for this author and many others who've started using more gender neutral names is: stop, lol. I have trouble keeping track of who is who unless a description of them is included with their name. But that could just be me who feels the way and it is my 1 percent negative criticism. I've loved the Rivers series from the first book. The scenery is beautifully described, the medical scenes are well written and often keeps you on the edge. The characters are inclusive, which as the parent of a trans son, I appreciate. I will always highly recommend works from this author, this one included. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

And so we have arrived at Radclyffe’s 6th installment of the River Community Romance Series, Love on the Night Shift. It pretty much follows the theme of the other 5 books. Dark haired, blue eyed, handsome butch meets unattainable femme and falls for her like a brick.

Grady McClure is the new surgeon at Rivers. Invited by buddy Flannery Rivers (see book 2), Grady was happy to escape Baltimore and her prestigious surgeon family to spread her wings and shine on her own. Grady works hard and keeps her love life casual. Until she lays her eyes on Blaise.

Head nurse Blaise Richeilieu is a single mom with a big ‘no entry’ sign on her heart. She trusted in the past and ended up pregnant and heartbroken so she is adamant not to fall for the charms of this new hot shot surgeon. She tries to keep her focus solely on her daughter Taylor, but Grady proves to be a relentless flirt.

Radclyffe weaves a predictable plot but she does it so well that I really don’t care. A lovely blend of medical and romance with a great cast. Flannery Rivers and Abby Remy (see book 2) are in the supporting role as friends of Grady and Blaise. I still love the Rivers Community Series and it’s very gay hospital. It’s safe and entertaining.

f/f explicit

Themes: small rural community, the Rivers Clan, the 80% drama felt very contrived, Radclyffe’s femmes are always topping from the bottom, they hold all the cards.

4 Stars

* A free copy was provided by Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.

Radclyffe never fails in writing a great story. Love the family atmosphere you feel just like you are part of the family. Read this book you won't be disapponted.

I simply love the Rivers stories It's so nice to go back and see old friend again. Grady is a new surgeon to the ER . Young , dashing and very smooth. She meets ER nurse  Blaise Richeillieu on her 1st nightshift. Blaise has a daughter she is very protective of and doesn’t let people in. Grady pursued her until she couldn't resist. Blaise's boss Abby encouraged her to see what the relationship could bring. There are a few twists and turns in this one but very enjoyable.

ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 6th book in the Rivers series. The mains here are Blaise, a nurse at the Rivers hospital and Grady a new surgeon who happens to be an old friend of Flann’s. Blaise also has a teenage daughter, Taylor, who is friends with Margie and Blake. Blaise is Abby’s best friend, so she and Flann show up a fair bit. There’s also a bit of time spent on Courtney who also popped up in Love to the Rescue, which featured her sister Val. I’m assuming if there’s a book 7, it will be about her. 

This wasn’t my favourite of the series, as has happened before, the book takes place over a ridiculously quick time period. The first 70% of the book takes place over three days (a large portion of that taken up with talking about a party and then at the party), and in that short time the leads meet, fall for each other, and have sex. Then a bit of (very convenient) melodrama pops up to advance the story another week or so. This seems to be the formula for these books, but for the life of me I can’t work out why Rad can’t have these take place over longer time frames and have the characters actually get to know each other instead of all this instalove. The reader also has to overlook the incredibly unlikely high LGBTQIA population in such a small town. 

If you’ve read the others, you’ll want to read this. I wish it had had more substance and the relationship had been fleshed out. At this point the ‘b’ storyline that runs through these that feature the teens is the most interesting point. I also wish Rad would focus on that more in the next one. 3 stars

I'm always excited when I see a new Radclyffe novel, she is the queen of lesbian drama after all.   I enjoyed the story even if it did stick to the normal Radclyffe formula.  An easy, entertaining read.  I do wish that Radclyffe would return to a bit of crime and suspense or rethink her romance formula just a bit. Altogether one of the stronger books in the Rivers series.  I loved the characters but, as with most books in this series, I thought it was too short.

This is the 6th book in Radclyffe’s Rivers Community series.  In this series we find the stories centering around the Rivers Hospital and the people who work there.  What I find nice is that you get to welcome back the characters you have read about in earlier books.  I so enjoy this element of a series because the characters have already been established and Radclyffe does character development so well.

Blaise Richeilieu is the head night shift nurse who runs the ER at Rivers.  She has been there for a few years and has been welcomed into the Rivers’ community—a community that centers not only the Rivers’ family but all the extended family members.  Blaise has a daughter, Taylor, and Blaise feel that working and raising her daughter consumes all of her time.  

The other main romantic character in this book is Grady McClure.  She is the new surgeon at Rivers Hospital.  Grady met Flannery Rivers while they were both working on their medical training in Baltimore.  This is where she learns of the Rivers Hospital.  Grady comes from a medical family, too, but wants to work somewhere away from her family.  When a position opens at the Rivers Hospital, she feels that this will allow her to have a fresh start away from her demanding family. 

Although Blaise and Grady are attracted to each other, Blaise feels that Grady is a “player”.  Also, she does not have any time to invest in a relationship.  Grady immediately feels the draw to be a part of the “Rivers” family.  It is through this setting that Blaise and Grady learn more about each other.

Blaise’s daughter, Taylor, is an interesting character and I hope we will see more of her and her close friends (Margie, Dave, Blake, and Tim).  The plot is always solid and has good tempo.  When a reader finishes a book in this series, she knows that it is not the end of these special characters.  Instead, Radclyffe will probably give us another book about this family.  However, readers could pick up this book and read it as a standalone.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

For fans of the Rivers Community series (of which this is the 6th book), this will not disappoint. For fans of Radclyffe's lesbian romances generally, this will not disappoint,

This installment focuses on Blaise, a nightshift nurse who is raising her daughter alongside other series' favorites kiddos (i.e. Blake and Margie) and a new, charismatic surgeon, Grady. Yes, this follows the formula: outsider comes into the Rivers Community and finds instant love with a local who has her own secrets BUT it's a formula because it works. I enjoyed these two characters as much as others from the series, but was a bit disappointed we didn't get a ton of updates/cameos from them (with the exception of Flann and Abby.

This one definitely had a bit of a twist that was a surprise; although it resolved a bit quickly I was glad for the extra angst.

This is the sixth instalment in the Rivers Community series. We are introduced to new characters who are the central story but the joy of any Radclyffe series is catching up with old friends. Never mind the proportion of lesbians in a small place... if a safe, supportive environment like this existed, we would all be drawn to it. There might be one coincidence too many (no spoilers) but I didn’t actually mind as this is pure escapist storytelling - of which Radclyffe is a genius. 

Blaise is happily running the night shift and concentrating on bringing up her daughter. She has no time for commitment. Grady is running as well but it takes us a while to figure out what from and why. She’s happy to be at The Rivers and pursuing Blaise. Add in the usual crew and the softball league and we have an excellent diversion.

You don’t have to have read the previous books but chances are when you’ve read this one, you’ll want to go back and catch up. So treat yourself and enjoy the series.

I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review

sweet - emotional - funny...so many things that this was a pleasure to sink into and just read...it hit all the right notes and kept me interested and entertained.

I have waited a few weeks after reading this in order to write a review. That is mostly because I am not entirely sure what this book was about. I don't think I can give a synopsis since there really was not one. The big reveal at the end is not even shocking, you saw that coming as soon as you read the first pages of the book, alas this was not a terrible book. It was enjoyable, which is a skill that Radclyffe has which is why I read everything she publishes no matter what it is. 

Love on the Night Shift was an entertaining book about two women who work at the River's hospital. Grady transfers in as a hotshot surgeon who is super good looking and is amazing at being a surgeon. The hate, between these two is instantaneous, they just look at each other and they don't like each other, or more specifically Grady like Blaise, but Blaise does not return those feelings. Blaise we know from the other books, but her character was not really very flushed out. This book does not really solve that problem. It goes straight from a chance meeting at the nurses desk to not being able to live without each other. The plot was very thin, there were some parties, a bit of sexual harassment, and then of course the insta love. The River's siblings make the obligatory cameo. This book is a lot more about Margie and Blake and whatever is happening there. I hope that Radclyffe writes a book with the two of them in it, it would be so cute.

If you are looking for a simple enjoyable book this is it, it is interesting, it is funny, sad, heartbreaking, and typical  Radclyffe. The love scene is spectacular. This book was written, it wasn't anything that was poignant, but it was an easy way to sit for a few hours and not have to think about the horrors going on outside. As always thank you for writing Radclyffe

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley.

This is an ok read.  Just a typical Rivers Hospital drama.  Not good not bad, just the usual.
The 2 mc's are likeable and the dialog is normal.  Im not a fan of insta love and the dramatic problem that presents itself is sort of uncomfortably odd.  And seems totally unresolvable......and them wala....resolved.  What?   But what about, this and what about that?
Radclyffe is one of my favorite authors, but I give this one a 3.  

I was given this ARC for an honest review.