This is a good book! Cassidy and Pierce find love in Boston. Both have fears and find overcome them to find love. You also get to see how Galen and Ro are doing. Loved it!

Good story, couldn't wait to keep reading all what was going to happen. I look forward to reading more by this author.

A big thanks to Bold Stokes Inc and NetGalley for this ARC.

This was my first lesbian romance and it was a fantastic introduction. Pierce is a physician’s assistant and meets Cassidy a resident at their hospital. Cassidy and Pierce’s relationship was very cute and I definitely enjoyed reading about them as a couple. It was heartfelt, romantic and fast paced. I took a small break from reading and this was the perfect book to get me back into the swing.

ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

I was on the fence about this one, I really didn’t like the book that precedes this All of Me, but wanted to give the author another shot. This is better than All of Me, but is still pretty average. 

This features Pierce, a butch physician’s assistant who has recently moved to Boston following a bad break up. She’s Galen from All of Me’s cousin, and so the book features Galen and Rowan quite heavily. Pierce spends the first quarter of the book moping around over her heartbreak and bonding with a Galen and Rowan and trying out the dating pool again. I have to say that I didn’t really like either Galen or Rowan in their book but they were better here (especially Rowan), not great, but better. 

The other MC is Cassidy, a new resident at the hospital who is instantly smitten with Pierce. They fall into an insta-love relationship that in all honesty sails pretty smoothly, and there’s also plenty of scenes with all four characters. 

Around the 80% mark the author realises that nothing much is happening and reveals that Cassidy is hiding a secret to do with her health. This secret then becomes the catalyst for a really contrived breakup, and the subsequent make up didn’t really leave me with all the ‘feels’. 

As I said, this is fairly average, I did like it better than All of Me, but it’s not going in the re-read pile. 3 stars.

This had ups and downs for me. On the one hand, I love this Boston Universe that Smith is creating. Galen and Rowen from "All of Me": were in the book, and had actual roles to play instead of just being 'hi/bye' characters which was cool.

The main story is about Pierce (Galen's cousin) who is an ER PA, and Cassidy an ER Resident. They both work at the same Boston hospital and they both have a bunch of baggage from their past. There's the usual back and forth and drama along the way and I really liked how these two characters and Galen and Rowen all fit together in the story.

Ooh, and we got an interesting look at a small character named Margot that I really liked too.

There were a couple of places where it just felt like it was endlessly wordy and it dragged for me a little.

But, on the other hand, holy crap, the Boston stuff! From the description of the reliability and speed of the T to the CVS scene. Oh, that scene was perfect. From the card to the reciept (does anyone know the secret to getting them NOT to text me constantly AFTER I've told them I don't want texts?)

In all seriousness, I really liked this book, it was the favorite of her books so far.

I was given this ARC by Netgalley on behalf of Bold Strokes Books.

It was my first time reading Emily Smith and I really liked it. If you like the formula of doctors/hospitals romances, you might enjoy the book.

The book brings back a couple portraited before in her "All of Me book" (2018), which I did not read but liked to see here,  because Galen and Rowan bring a good balance to "First do no harm".

It was good to get to know the main couple of "First do no harm". Both women had their own problems to deal with, it was not a one sided story, which is something that sometimes happens in this kind of book. And by the end, I think it is a romance with a bit of drama but that also brings humorous lines.

Physician’s Assistant Pierce Parker and Dr. Cassidy Sullivan are both new members on the staff at Boston City Hospital. They come to their new jobs filled with hope both for professional reasons as well as in search of fresh starts from previous troubled relationships.  Pierce Parker is the younger cousin of Dr. Galen Burgess who is partnered with Dr. Rowan Duncan, the main characters of the author’s previous book, “All of Me.”  It is pleasant to see both couple relationships develop in the context of this family connection which seems an authentic representation of lesbian community. 
The author has done an excellent job of capturing the “first blush” emotional intensity of falling in love. In fact, the strengths of this story lie in the emotional connections between the characters as well as in the details of the medical setting.  Where the novel falls a bit short is in the development of conflict to drive the plot forward.  Since both characters were working at the same location, even on the same rotation, exploring the power differentials between physician and PA could have aided in conflict development. Overall, I liked these characters and hope the author continues to use Boston City Hospital as the setting for future medical romances.  
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Beautiful Sequel 
Pierce is an ER Physician’s Assistant and Galen’s cousin (from the book All of Me, Bold Strokes Books, November 2018).  She has come to work in the same hospital as Galen and Rowan after getting her heart broken and moving to Boston. She and Galen are like two peas in a pod and like her sexy cousin, she wants a forever kind of love too.  Unfortunately, between the heartbreaks and the bad dates, shes not sure it’s in the cards for her.  Cassidy is a new resident to the hospital, coming in part way through the year from a program that closed.   She and Pierce are drawn together from the start and things seem great but Cassidy is keeping a secret, one that has the potential to destroy everything they have together….

This is just a lovely, endearing tale.  It was so great to see Rowan and Galen again and even better was the huge role they play in this story.  I loved the similarities between the cousins and how well Galen and Rowan make her feel welcome and loved.  Cassidy is a sweetheart.  She’s sensitive, energetic, smart as a whip and definitely fits in with the trio.  I adored watching her and Pierce fall in love and share yummy and sexy good times! The hospital action and goings on were really interesting as well.  Who doesn’t love a well written Doctor drama?  There is a bit of angst, a bunch of feels, a gorgeous romance and lots more in this wonderful story that you won’t want to put down and will leave you with a big smile on your face and a warm, fuzzy heart.  I adore Ms Smith’s work and this, I think, is my favourite!

This was a ok story but didn’t really keep my attention.  It seemed to be overly repetitive at times and also, inconsistent.
Thank you to NetGallery, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

This book had several tropes that I don't necessarily like, but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Pierce and Cassidy were pretty cute together. I haven't read anything from this author before, so I don't know the full story behind Rowan and Galen. Through this book, though, I feel like I have a good understanding. I think they were a little too involved in this story, more than your average cameos should be. There's nothing wrong with returning to old characters that everyone is fond of, but the reader doesn't need a synopsis of that story in the new one. Every step that Pierce or Cassidy took, and there are these two regaling them with stories about their own, similar path. It highlighted how similar the characters were, and while Rowan and Galen are fine, I don't feel a particular urge to read their story. 
Enough about our side characters. I grew fond of both Pierce and Cassidy, although the latter annoyed me with the martyr mentality near the end. I got a little teary when Pierce and Galen were talking, after Cassidy had laid everything out in the open: Galen told her that forgiveness didn't really matter, not when her heart knew what it wanted.... (Okay, I promise it was more poetic than that.)
 I've gotten a little tired of the doctor trope, but I will say that it was nicely done here. It had a realistic touch without being overbearing on the plot. I saw from the About the Author that Emily Smith is actually a PA, so it makes sense. Kudos to her having the time and imagination even with her demanding career. 
Four stars.

I didn't actually finish this book. While the writing was good and I liked the concept, I just really didn't connect with Cass. I found it hard to read a book where I don't like the main character. I ended up only getting about halfway through. I still give it about 3 stars as the plot is good and the writing is really nice.

The story of Pierce a Physician's assistant who moves to Boston from Atlanta after the painful end of a relationship to be nearer her cousin Galen featured in the earlier book All of me. Through her work and after a couple of disastrous dates she meets new resident Cassidy and sparks fly, so far so good for a lesbian romance. The characters are well developed and their relationship progresses nicely with Pierce being understandably insecure from her previous heartache. Cassidy has also got a past that haunts her which I found was introduced from nowhere and in a rather distracting way. You quickly realise as reader that it's there to create the necessary drama that they must overcome to be together but the way the characters respond and manage it is a bit clunky. The relationship between Pierce and Galen and Rowan (Galen's partner) and also Rowan and Cassidy are explored well and they make a cute little group. I also think that the book may need a further edit as there are inconsistencies in the narrative and jumps, where someone is at work then outside with no new line or signal which was very confusing. These and the 'drama' reduce my review by a star and stops it being a great book. 

With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

A feel-good romance. Pierce Parker moves to Atlanta to get away from a bad breakup. She starts working at the same hospital as her cousin Galen. Galen takes Pierce under her wings to help her get back on her feet. Pierce meets ER attending Cassidy Sullivan and immediately falls for her. But Cassidy has a secret that may jeopardize their relationship.

Galen's and Pierce butchness was a bit over the top at times for my tastes, as in the writer makes them seem like unsure men needing fast cars and boasting about their sexual prowess. 

The book does make for a nice entertaining easy read.

Complementary copy given for honest review and opinion. This book had some good science and good romance. It gave me a different perspective.

Pierce has had a rough time dating and decides that staying single might just be the best option. However, when she meets Cassidy, she cannot ignore the chemistry between them. As Pierce gets to know Cassidy better, she realizes that Cassidy could be her one and only true love.  The only problem is that Cassidy has a secret that she does not want to share with Pierce. Will this secret destroy the relationship they have built? 
It was interesting to see how the friendship and connection between Pierce & Cassidy grew....And how it was impossible for them to be apart. I also enjoyed the roles Galen and Rowan played as sources of advise and support. This was a good read.

I just became a nurse practitioner 7 months ago after working as a nurse for 8 years.  I love all medical related shows and books. I could relate to Pierce as I also make myself vulnerable when it comes to love and know that love makes us do all sorts of crazy things.  I was hoping this would be more of a medical book, but don't all medical shows end with medical professionals all falling in love with each other in the end?  I honestly wasn't expecting a lesbian dynamic to the book because the description of the story was ambiguous when you just say Dr. Cassidy Sullivan.  Could be a man or woman's name.  However, it was an interesting read and I'm thankful to Net Galley for allowing me to read and review this story.  I look forward to reading other books by this author in the future.

When Pierce Parker is forced to leave Atlanta because of a bad breakup, She lands in Boston working with her cousin Galen as PA in the same hospital. After many attempts at online dating she lands in the ER and meets the beautiful Cassidy Sullivan the new ER attending  and right away Pierce is  drawn to her. As they start to build their relationship they both had issues in their past that might jeopardize them moving forward as a couple. This was a quick read and I was pulled right into this doctor romance.

I love that Galen and Rowan were the supporting couple in this story, i fell in love with both of them in the first book All of Me and it's always nice to find out if a couple you liked made it to the future. I loved the medical aspect of this story I mean come on now who doesn't love a hot doctor story.....The chemistry between Pierce and Cassidy was hot and I enjoyed watching them develop into a couple. This is a must read people if you haven't got this book yet i recommend that you head on over and get a copy. This author is gonna be on my watch list. 

Thanks to Bold Strokes Books for providing an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review

Pierce and Cassidy are nice characters. I enjoyed their story. There were many areas where I got confused, because the information on the page was not matching up with information the reader had already been given. Like for instance we are told Pierce is great in bed. That all her former lovers have told her this and then a couple of chapters later she is basically telling her cousin she has no clue what she is doing and needs advice so that she can impress Cassidy. Then we see Cassidy feeling one way all confident and a couple of pages later she acts like she has never treated a patient before. It was a nice story but these types of things always make me enjoy the story less. I haven’t read the cousin’s story and now I probably won’t because I find myself asking will it have the same issues?

After a bad breakup, Pierce Parker moves to Boston and starts a new job as a physician assistant in the same hospital her cousin Galen is working. Galen and her wife Rowan take her under her wings and help her feel at home. After a few months there, she meets the new emergency resident Dr. Cassidy Sullivan. Cassidy is no stranger to hospitals, not only because of her profession but also because of her personal story. 

I always like a medical romance and the part of the book which plays in the hospital feels realistic and the two of them work together very well. They feel attracted to the other from the first moment they lead eyes on each other. But Cassidy has to fight demons from her past, which prevents her from fully engaging with Pierce. Her reasons are terrifying and realistic but she handles everything poorly. Pierce is very insecure after her last break up in two acts. She leans heavily on Galen and seeks her advice on relationships.

I liked Pierce and Cassidy, even with their sometimes immature behavior. It's instalove even when they both are unsure if they are ready for a deeper relationship for different reasons. The demon which was threatening their building relationship is realistic but in my opinion, solved too quickly. I'm a character-driven reader and I always want to know how they think and feel and why they are acting and reacting the way they do. There was a bit of repetition and inconsistency in the building relationship. it gives the character depth.

Unfortunately, I didn't like Galen's character, she comes across as very arrogant and snobby, and not very likable. There are also some irritating inconsistencies, for example on one page Pierce knows she is good in bed and a few pages later she needs the advice for what to do with a woman in bed. 

Overall a quick and easy, but average read. This is my second novel from this author, "After the fire" was the first and I have to say I liked that one more.  

My rating 3 stars.

This has been the kind of story that seems doomed to a monumental drama, in which the protagonists are so pessimistic and negative because of their previous bad experiences, that you always expect things to explode in the next chapter, but a chapter goes by, then another goes by and everything flows more or less smoothly.In the end there is something of drama, but it was not, far from it, what on other occasions has made me mad. I know that some of you enjoy great dramas, but I'm not one of those.

This story reminded me of one of Lynn Galli's, those of you who know her already know what I mean.Self-made women or not so much, but in a professionally accommodated position, that we are there for each other, no matter what, loyal, generous, passionate and compassionate. An ideal lesbian world. But it doesn't particularly bother me and I would very much like to belong to a circle like the one formed in this case by Pierce and Cassidy and Galen and Rowan.

Overall, drama included, I found it an interesting story, with a medical background that of course is important, it's what those four women do for a living, but is not excessive or overwhelming.