Review: It is what it is...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2011
Jessica is an ER nurse with a major crush on the handsome Dr. Ben Torres.  However, he's never so much as given her a second glance...that she's noticed, anyway.  Then one day, Ben's anger erupts while treating a drunken driver whose injuries are minor comared to the children dying in the next room.  He punches the patient, then grabs the nurse on duty--Jessica--and plants a passionate kiss on her.  The conservative, prim and proper nurse is stunned, but so is Dr. Torres.  He never expected her to react to his kiss.  Now he can't stop thinking about her.  To complicate matters, the hospital has asked Jessica to keep an eye on the volatile doctor and make sure he stays out of trouble during the remainder of his suspension.  Little does she know that keeping Ben out of trouble means putting herself in more trouble than she ever imagined.If you don't delve too far below the surface, it's enjoyable enough. However, don't expect a riveting plot, interesting minor characters, or a suspenseful conflict.  Come to think of it, there is no conflict.  Ben doesn't want to return to the ER, and Jessica's been tasked with making sure he resumes his position as a trauma surgeon, but that's neither suspenseful nor complicated.  The characters are typical, not multi-dimensional or relatable at all.  Ben is the classic bad boy--handsome, sexy, charming, and in-control--but he has a sensitive side as well (of course).  Jessica's goody two-shoes behavior is a front to hide the rebellious bad girl she used to be long ago--a side that she's more than willing to show Ben.  At no point did either Ben or Jessica do something that surprised me, and that kept me from liking them too much.I will praise the author for some surprisingly witty, albeit rauncy dialogue between Jessica and Ben.  Innuendos abound as they shamelessly flirt with each other.  I also like that they don't immediately hop into bed with each other.  It is what it is, which is a fun, steamy romance.