Lina is a nurse & Garth is an ER doctor who is new at the hospital they both work at. They have an instant attraction at first sight and initially clash but things move fast afterwards – until Lina is reminded of where she knows him in the past….

There were things I liked about this and things I don’t hence for my rating.

What didn't work for me: (view spoiler)

I'm a romance reader with certain likes & dislikes and one of them is that there is no (view spoiler), however, for those that don't mind this trope, you will definitely like it as it is a very emotional read!

Now, I would like to say that I liked the main characters because I did. I liked how the author slowly developed their relationship and they had honesty at all times between them. I liked how Garth fought for Lina and how he wanted a 2nd chance at love. I liked that it was heartbreaking and you as a reader, feel the character's heartbreak. So while it contained my own personal pet peeves, it does not mean that others won’t enjoy it.

I received a free copy from NetGalley & publisher for an honest review. And I want to thank them for the opportunity to read it.

This is a Medical Romance. I have to say I loved the characters in this book. I also loved the medical parts of this book. The storyline was good. There was parts of this book I wanted the character to let out more because I know they where holding back something. I loved the ending so much, and I also think the two main characters went together so well. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Medical Romance) or author (Carol Marinelli) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Good book. Lina is a paramedic and a nurse. She occasionally pulls a nursing shift at a local hospital. As the book opens, Lina starts one of those shifts and is nearly late for the staff meeting. One of the first people she sees is Garth, an ER doctor she's never worked with before. There's something about him that immediately draws her and also flusters her. Garth is new at the hospital. After working several years in temporary positions, he feels ready to put down some roots. He notices Lina right away and feels an unexpected attraction to her.

I liked watching the relationship between Lina and Garth develop. They clashed a little that first night they worked together, but it opened up the opportunity for Garth to take Lina to breakfast to apologize. I loved how they connected so quickly and how easy they found it to talk to each other. Not only that, the sparks between them led to some intense kisses and the promise of a date before they parted ways. I laughed at their date, as Garth is a jazz fan, and Lina is not, but she handled it well. Getting caught in a downpour led to a stop at Garth's apartment and sparks that no amount of rain could douse.

Since she met him, Lina felt she'd met Garth before, but she couldn't figure out where. Laying in bed beside him that night and catching his profile lit by moonlight, she finally remembered. Horrified by the memory and feeling guilty about the things she knows because of it, Lina pulls away. She's not sure how to tell him or what his reaction will be. I ached for them both when she 'fessed up. The memories stirred up old pain for Garth, and he needed time to deal with it. Lina ached at what she saw as the end of a promising relationship.

Both Garth and Lina had to face their pasts before they could hope to have a future together. Garth had been running from his by taking temporary positions and keeping people at a distance. Lina was the first person to break through those walls in six years, and the feelings she stirred up scared him a bit. But the thought of losing her in his life made him want to change. Lina's past unsuccessful relationships made it hard for her to believe that this would be any different. She also had some trust issues because of her father's actions and needed to let go of that past before she could trust in the future.

I loved the ending. Garth unexpectedly showing up on Lina's vacation was a terrific idea. I love how he opened up about what happened, the effect on him, and how he's changed. Likewise, Lina shared her past. I loved their honesty and determination that no more secrets would come between them. I loved their big moment and the surprise that waited for them afterward. The epilogue was also terrific, with a peek into their lives a year down the road.

This is Lina and Garth’s story. She is a paramedic and he is a doctor. He finds her fascinating. She knows a secret from his past. She doesn’t think it can work. He follows her and proves in can work.