Review: Great characters and story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
The story was such a great read.  It had heart and incredible chemistry.  The characters were well developed and believable.  I had a hard time putting this one down once I starting reading it.The story revolves around Beth Roberts who is a nurse administrator who is a widow.  However, her marriage had been tumultuous and abusive.  She  now has a son getting ready to go off to college.  Her son, a budding photographer, was hired to take pictures at a wedding and Beth went along to help him.  She has shied away from relationships with men because of her marriage.  She wants to be with someone she is attracted to but will not consider getting into a relationship due to everything she has gone through.Gabriel North is a doctor who has his own share of heartache.  His wife died two years earlier and he still blames himself for not being able to see she was ill.  He is much sought after by the women in his community but has not felt drawn to anyone.  He is at the wedding as a guest.Beth notice Gabriel and Gabriel notices Beth.  They both find the other one attractive.  However, a medical emergency throws these two together.What a loved about this story is that it was about two adults, with lots of baggage.  Both characters were developed and we got to know them before they meet.  Both went into this fling with their eyes wide open.  There was no deceit.  The author is great at letting us know who these characters are.  I cared what happened to them individually and as a couple.  Also, the chemistry was killer!  It burnt up the pages.  Beth and Gabriel actually talked to each other.  I have read so many stories that say "they talked and got to know each other" and that means they have a connection.  In Playing Doctor, we hear their conversations and feel part of the story.  I am very happy with this story and definitely give it a big thumbs up!* Received ARC for an honest review