Dr. Edward Blackwood, a brilliant and ruthless neurosurgeon, is haunted by the ghosts of his past. His obsession with perfection is a desperate attempt to escape the darkness that has driven him since childhood. With a mind that never sleeps and a heart that never yields, he has built a reputation as a surgical genius, but at a steep cost. His relationships are transactional, his emotions locked away, and his empathy worn thin. Clarice Hernandez, a compassionate and fiery nurse, is a force of nature on the hospital floor. Her warmth and kindness have earned her the admiration of patients and colleagues alike, but beneath her bright smile lies a complex web of scars. A devoted wife and mother, she has faced her own share of heartache and loss, yet her resilience and determination have only strengthened her resolve. With a quick wit and a sharp tongue, she can hold her own against even the most formidable opponents. When fate brings them together in a chance collision by the elevator, their bodies aren't the only things that crash. Their destinies entwine, setting off a chain reaction of love, redemption, and self-discovery. But as they navigate the treacherous landscape of hospital secrets and lies, they must confront the darkest corners of their own hearts. For some wounds cut deeper than the skin, and some secrets, when revealed, can shatter even the strongest of bonds. Will theirs be the love that heals, or the lie that destroys?
Clarice's POV,
I stepped out of the elevator and onto the bustling hospital
floor, my heart racing with a mix of nerves and determination. I looked one last time at my shaking hands
before shoving them in my pockets. First days were always like this, once I
manage to get past the initial fright, thing usually went smoothly. I wasn't
gonna let my nerves get the better of me, I needed this job.
The aroma of disinfectant and freshly brewed coffee
enveloped me as I made my way to the nurse's station. I'd applied for the job just a weeks ago and I
wouldn't have imagined that I'd be here just a week later. Don't get me wrong,
I was good at my job and very passionate about it but I had a feeling that John
had something to do with this quick appointment. As I made my way to the
nurse's station, I was greeted with warm smiles and curious glances. My new
colleagues were eager to meet the newest addition to their team. "Hey
Clarice! Welcome to the madhouse" said a friendly voice, belonging to a
nurse with a bright pink streak in her short wavy hair. "Thanks, I think
I'm going to need that warning" I replied laughing.
I went straight to my locker, quickly changing into my scrub
and putting on my ID badge. I took one last look at my son's picture before
slamming my locker shut. I was shown my schedule for the week, I was handed my
patient chard but there where only two patients there for me to assist, it made
sense as I was new here. "Hey Clarice! Wanna grab a coffee during our break?
Trust me, you're gonna need it, this place can be crazy" Lucy, the nurse from
earlier said, smilling brightly at me. "Sure, why not" I replied with a bigger
smile, already certain that we two were gonna get along well.The rest of the
day flew by in a whirlwind of introductions, paperwork and medication rounds.
I'd worked in a teaching hospital in California, but a year earlier,
my son Carlos had been diagnosed with leukaemia. It had been a hard time for my
family, I'd had to quit my job to look after him fully. Alvaro had to work
multiple jobs to be able to afford the medications. Now here I was, in Blackwood
University Hospital, I'd never have thought this possible. Things were a little
different here, it was a very reputed hospital but in a way it was the same, I
was doing what I loved. I'd missed this, the adrenaline rush I got when I had a
new case, the bonds I furged with my patient.
My second patient for the day was a 65 year old widow, her husband had died five
years ago. Mrs Johnson had been diagnosed with NPH, normal pressure hydrocephalus
two years ago. A month ago, Mrs Johnson was admitted to the hospital after a
severe fall, which left her with a concussion which increased her NPH symptoms,
living her bedridden. She had a consultation with Dr Blackwood the following
morning, he was going to assess her to see if she was suitable for a surgical
procedure to implant a shunt to reduce her symptoms. I'd heard a lot about Dr
Blackwood, he was a very reputed neurosurgeon, he comes from a long line of
doctors, he's had several awards for his contribution to health science. I had
high hopes for this surgery, fingers crossed, everything should go smoothly.
After changing out of my scrubs and signing out, I made my
way to the elevator when I collided with a tall, dark-haired man, spilling his
papers and coffee everywhere. Embarrassed by my clumsiness, I bent down to help
him gather the scattered sheets. Our hands touched and I felt a sudden jolt of....
Something. I couldn't quite place it. As I stood beside this man, I couldn't
shake off the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach. It
wasn't just his stern expression that intimidated me, it was the aura that
surrounded him, a palpable sense of power that seemed to radiate from his very
being.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as he turned to face me,
his piercing grey eyes seeming to bore into my soul. For a moment, I felt like
I was drowning in their depths, unable to look away even as my heart raced with
a growing sense of dread. "Um..." I started, but he interrupted me, his voice low
and smooth but with an edge. "Watch were you're going, nurse" I felt a flush
rise to my cheeks as I handed him the last of the papers. " I'm so sorry" I
said. He nodded curtly and walked into the elevator leaving me dazed. Such an
ass, it's good he left, there's no way in hell I was going to fit in there with
his pompous ass, I thought to myself as I waited for the elevator to return.
In a world where ancient magic and elemental forces shape the destiny of kingdoms, a centuries-old prophecy foretells the arrival of two heirs born of fire and frost. These chosen ones, born to the royal families of Pyrovia and Cynsovia, will determine the fate of their realms and the lost nations beyond. Kaiden, the enigmatic and fearless crown prince of Pyrovia, is a warrior driven by duty and honor. With eyes that burn like embers and a heart forged in battle, he stands resolute against the shadows that threaten his kingdom. Yet, beneath his unyielding exterior lies a complex and passionate soul, waiting to be unleashed, unraveled. Calthera, the beautiful princess of Cynsovia, has faced hardship from the moment she entered the world. Born to a mother who died in childbirth, Calthera's father has always seen her as a disappointment, a mere substitute for the prince he truly desired. But Calthera is no ordinary princess. With a fierce determination burning within her, she stands up to save herself and her people from eternal doom. She finds solace in beautiful things, but her heart is not one of them – at least, not yet. Kaiden and Calthera are two individuals bound by fate, yet worlds apart. A prince and a princess, they embody the contradictions of their realms. As their paths converge, their differences ignite a fiery passion that cannot be denied. But as the prophecy unfolds, the question remains: is their profound and all-consuming love enough to defy the ancient forces destined to keep them apart? This is just the beginning...Join me for the rest of the Fire and Ice series, coming soon!
Chloe Miler, a naïve young woman, waits shyly to spend Valentine's Day with her boyfriend, but is betrayed on that day when she witnesses him entangled in bed with her own sister. Chloe's heart is broken when her heartfelt love for him is trampled on in an instant. *** Lionel Williams, the mysterious billionaire, the top of the pyramid, is handsome as hell. His eyes are set high, but he is drugged, has a one-night stand with a strange woman, and is humiliated by that unknowing woman with her money! His instincts tell him it's not that simple, and he's going to find her out!
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!