Critical Care

By Candace Calvert

Critical Care, Mercy Hospital Series #1 By Candace Calvert / Tyndale House After her brother's tragic death fighting a fire, former trauma nurse Claire Avery can't face going back to the ER. But when she must offer staff counseling after a propane explosion in a local day care center, Claire's plan self-destructs. She's back in the ER, battling painful memories-and the handsome and surly doctor who thrives on chaos. Dr. Logan Caldwell has learned to distance himself from painful emotion. He expects his ER staff to be as tough as he is, and when hospital administration sends a beautiful but pushy education nurse to offer counseling, he'll have none of it.

CRM RATING: T

SPIRITUAL RATING:3-4

Explain: Logan has problems with religion. Claire has to learn to forgive herself.

CRM REVIEW:

Claire Avery has a plan. Getting sent back into the ER is not part of it. After her brother died her life fell apart, but God isn’t sticking with her plan. Dr. Logan Caldwell also known as McSnarly to his nurses expects perfection.

When day care center explodes, Claire is called back into her nightmares to give counseling to the ER staff. Facing her fears isn’t her biggest problem. Logan is about the biggest jerk and most responsible man she’s ever met.

They are about to find the greatest healing power in God’s love and forgiveness as they face the past, emergencies, tree stumps, and true love. Candace Calvert takes you through this ER romance with detail and charm.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE:

Romance between a man and woman - Yes

Fondling - No

Sexual tension – No

Felt arousal when reading certain scenes – No

Felt this book properly represented a Biblical world view – Yes

I would recommend this book to a Christian audience – Yes

Other things of special note:

There is death because it’s the ER. The first words in the book are ‘Please don’t die little girl’. Erin has a boyfriend who gambles and drinks. Sarah’s mother does not reflect the love of Christ so Sarah suffers from guilt. Logan is divorced.