Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific and emotional book with two people who are hurting due to baby issues. Georgie is a midwife who loves her job but struggles with infertility, which drove her and her partner apart. Every baby she helps into the world is a joy but also a painful reminder of what she'll never have. The book opens as she faces a complicated case. The department's new consultant joins her to save mother and child, though not without a rocky start between them. Relief over a successful birth has them taking comfort in a passionate night together, followed by regrets over what they did. They agree to return to a professional relationship.
Though Dan and Georgie try to stick to their intentions, they find a deep friendship developing between them. Shared meals and easy conversation create a connection neither can deny. They also note that their attraction is still there, though neither wants a relationship. Resistance isn't easy, but they manage. Then Georgie found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Shocked but thrilled to have her dream come true, she wastes no time telling Dan of his impending fatherhood. I ached for Dan, for whom the news brought up terrible memories. During medical school, his girlfriend became pregnant. In a tragic series of events, both she and the baby die, and Dan blames himself. Being responsible for another pregnancy is his worst nightmare.
Once the initial shock is past, Dan and Georgie must learn to work together. Dan is very protective of her, to the point of "helicoptering" at times. Georgie is very independent and often butts heads with Dan over his hovering. I loved their honesty in communicating their feelings and expectations, preventing miscommunications and resentment. When Georgie discovered she was having twins, everything changed. I loved seeing her learn to accept and appreciate Dan's help, while Dan learned to trust Georgie's instincts and judgment. Over the following months, I loved seeing them grow closer. Georgie was the first to suspect her feelings, while Dan tried to ignore his for a long time.
As the pregnancy progressed, complications arose. I ached for Georgie and Dan, whose fears were never far from their minds. I loved the close-knit Labor and Delivery unit and how they all watched out for Georgie. There's a great scene where Dan, who serves as a mentor for a new young doctor, Patrick, is helped through his own crisis by that same doctor. I was on the edge of my seat as they fought for the lives of the babies. I loved the ending and seeing how Georgie and Dan finally admitted their feelings for each other.
The medical details used in the story happen organically, imparting information without me feeling like I'm sitting in a class. I loved the feeling of realism they added and how the worry helped bring Dan and Georgie closer together. I also loved seeing characters from earlier books in the series. It's always good to catch up with previous couples.
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Though Dan and Georgie try to stick to their intentions, they find a deep friendship developing between them. Shared meals and easy conversation create a connection neither can deny. They also note that their attraction is still there, though neither wants a relationship. Resistance isn't easy, but they manage. Then Georgie found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Shocked but thrilled to have her dream come true, she wastes no time telling Dan of his impending fatherhood. I ached for Dan, for whom the news brought up terrible memories. During medical school, his girlfriend became pregnant. In a tragic series of events, both she and the baby die, and Dan blames himself. Being responsible for another pregnancy is his worst nightmare.
Once the initial shock is past, Dan and Georgie must learn to work together. Dan is very protective of her, to the point of "helicoptering" at times. Georgie is very independent and often butts heads with Dan over his hovering. I loved their honesty in communicating their feelings and expectations, preventing miscommunications and resentment. When Georgie discovered she was having twins, everything changed. I loved seeing her learn to accept and appreciate Dan's help, while Dan learned to trust Georgie's instincts and judgment. Over the following months, I loved seeing them grow closer. Georgie was the first to suspect her feelings, while Dan tried to ignore his for a long time.
As the pregnancy progressed, complications arose. I ached for Georgie and Dan, whose fears were never far from their minds. I loved the close-knit Labor and Delivery unit and how they all watched out for Georgie. There's a great scene where Dan, who serves as a mentor for a new young doctor, Patrick, is helped through his own crisis by that same doctor. I was on the edge of my seat as they fought for the lives of the babies. I loved the ending and seeing how Georgie and Dan finally admitted their feelings for each other.
The medical details used in the story happen organically, imparting information without me feeling like I'm sitting in a class. I loved the feeling of realism they added and how the worry helped bring Dan and Georgie closer together. I also loved seeing characters from earlier books in the series. It's always good to catch up with previous couples.
#netgalley
