The Doctor's Secret by Heidi CullinanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely story of two professional men trying to have a relationship in a small town.
Dr. Hong-Wei Wu left Houston, Texas to transition into a position as a general surgeon in a small town in Minnesota. He left behind his family, shying away from the guilt that manifest at letting them down. He was going to start fresh, make something of himself, and finally get his father's approval. But things didn't really go according to plan from the minute he gets off the plane.
Simon Lane, an OR nurse, has no plans to ever leave Copper Point. He's lived there his entire life and his friends stayed and took positions at the local hospital to be with him. Nothing could take that away.... except the new addition.
The hospital hierarchy is a bit muddled. To say the least. The board runs the show. Or does the CEO run the show? Or are they related? Yes, to all. When news of inter-hospital romance will result in the loss of a job, the staff is ever watchful. So, starting something new is a very bad idea.
The flow of the story was perfect. I loved how the relationship grew organically and how so many friends helped hide their affair. It was slow and sweet and wonderful. The supporting characters in this story were so fun and invested.
I think my favorite character was Hong-Wei. He was just so free, yet caged. His burden was heavy, being in the spotlight and new. His family was always on his mind, yet he just wanted Simon so badly. I really felt the need in the writing and he was so sweet and tender.
Awesome story, great feelings, a bit high on the politics for my taste, but I'd recommend the read.
*Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/*
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