Series: Doctors Under the Stars (Book 1)
The lone-wolf doc…
…meets his match!
Only when exploring the Antarctic's freezing waters can
marine biologist Dr. Zeke Edwards forget the heartache of losing his family.
Until an unexpected, passionate kiss with new colleague Dr. Jordan Flynn starts
to break through the barriers around his heart. Having both sworn off
relationships, they agree to a temporary fling. Then danger strikes…and they're
forced to realize their feelings are anything but temporary!
Good book. One of the great things about it was its unusual
setting. There aren't that many romances that take place in Antarctica. From
the opening pages, I was caught up in the author's vivid descriptions of life
on an Antarctica science station. It started with a description of the
difficult trip through the Drake Passage, which caused me to look up some
YouTube videos of ships going through it. I'd say the author nailed it, making Jordan's
experience very realistic. Likewise, the description of Jordan's first under-ice
dive was amazing, sending me back to YouTube once again. The dangers that
lurked were not minimized, and there was a truly frightening description of an
encounter with a leopard seal that clearly illustrated one of those dangers. All
of these served to enhance Jordan and Zeke's story.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between
Jordan and Zeke. They met on the ship that took them to Antarctica. There are
sparks between them from the moment they met, but both have reasons to avoid a
relationship. Jordan grew up traveling the world with her doctor parents but
longs for a settled life where she can put down roots. She feels the attraction
to Zeke the moment she sees him but is determined to stick to her plan. The
attraction flares hotter when he comes to her rescue in a scene that showcases
her stubbornness and independence, though she eventually admits she needs his
help. Zeke is also drawn to Jordan, but he is even more resistant to
relationships. After tragically losing the grandparents who raised him, he
blames himself and refuses to open himself up to caring for anyone again.
The science station is small, so Jordan and Zeke
encounter each other often. They start by agreeing to be friends. They see each
other frequently, and their connection deepens. The diving scene is fantastic
as Zeke introduces Jordan to the underwater beauty. It's there than Zeke begins
to realize that Jordan is a real danger to his heart. When Zeke goes along on a
medical run, Jordan appreciates his support and help. Their attraction gets
another boost as they witness the Southern Lights together in a sweet and
romantic scene. But it's when Jordan observes Zeke's reaction to a news story
about a hurricane, that the passion between them explodes. Though both insisted
that what they had was a fling only, both soon realized that their feelings for
each other had changed. But when something occurs that brings all of Zeke's
fears back to the surface, he pushes Jordan away. It takes a near tragedy, and
a lecture from his friend, for Zeke to take a hard look at himself. I loved the
ending as both Zeke and Jordan realize they are ready to take risks if it means
being together.
There was also an intriguing bit with Jordan and her best
friend, Lia, whose fiancé has disappeared. A surprise discovery by Jordan looks
like a lead-in to the next book in the series.
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