Night Shift: A medical ~ mafia romance

Brittany @happy.ending.always

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Awesome Grey’s Anatomy Meets Suspense

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024

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Wow, this book was unlike any I had read. I could not put it down! I was intrigued by the Grey’s Anatomy like romance story and needed to find out more. I loved that the two characters were soooo different and yet they instantly were attracted to one another and had a will they won’t they hate to love vibe.

This story was so thought out and entertaining. I loved the age-gap and how the fmc, Sam, kept teasing Atticus the mmc about being old, even though he was not old at all. Their banter was absolutely amazing. The suspense of the story had me on the edge if my seat.

🩺Doctor/Nurse

❤️Super Suspense

🩺Sassy FMC

❤️Grumpy & Controlling MMC

🩺Workplace Romance

❤️She Falls Hard, He Falls Harder

🩺Age Gap

❤️Will Destroy The World For Her!

🩺Forced Proximity

❤️Healing Journey For Both Characters

🩺Spicy Lessons

This was soooo good. The writing flowed so perfectly. The suspense has me on edge, I couldn’t read fast enough. I needed to know what was going on. And the spice was amazing. She is so inexperienced so he teaches her and oh wow is it hot! This was like nothing I had read. It was fun and I loved the characters.

Cate E.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is going to be the medical romance of the year!

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

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I absolutely adored and devoured this book. It’s so incredible. I could relate so much to the characters. Putting this book down to do my responsibilities was nearly impossible. I absolutely adored how Sam and Atticus interacted. Seeing both point of views was such a great touch as well. Definitely get this book if you love anything medical, drama, and romance. Great spice as well!

JMikell

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down!

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

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I couldn’t read this book fast enough! This has everything. Mystery, spice, international intrigue, great friendships, and had me cheering for the characters out loud! I can’t wait for the next books in the series later this year. Atticus and Samantha are two strong-willed leads that do an amazing job of bringing out the best in each other without compromising what makes them the heroines we need. A fantastic debut for Craig Richards and Evie James as a writing team!

Alyssa Lane

5.0 out of 5 stars Grey’s Anatomy with the Mafia suspense

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024

This book is about an ER doctor working the night shift and an ER Nurse that has started working at a new hospital. Atticus is known for being a bit of a player with the ladies and not one for relationships, until he stumbles upon Samantha “Sammich” as he’d call her in the hospital break-room. This book was so good! I couldn’t put it down. The banter and tension between the two main characters was the best! Sam was never expecting to open up as much as she did to Atticus, but with him for some reason it was easy! The suspense picks up about halfway through the book when the Mafia in town arrives to settle a debt and somehow Sam is involved. You meet Atticus’s younger brothers in the book as well; Braxton (middle) and Conan (baby) and they both work in medicine as well. Overall, this book has you on the edge of your seat at points, it has you twirling your hair and kicking your feet at the spice and the ending is just perfect! Definitely recommend! 5 stars for me on this one.

Brenda Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive and intense

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024

While I’ve read plenty of medical thrillers before, this is only the second medical romance I’ve ever read and it most definitely gave me heart palpitations! The mix of spice and suspense was addictive.

When sassy Samantha Sheridan begins her new life in Tacoma as a nurse at St. John’s Hospital, leaving a past full of trauma behind, she has no idea what she’s in for when she meets emergency room doctor Atticus Thorin. He’s grumpy and emotionally unavailable and she knows she should steer clear of him. But do you always do what’s best for you?

As their romance heats up, their protective walls come down. Both of them have dark pasts they’d rather forget, but Atticus’ vulnerability becomes clearer and Samantha’s defenses lessen. The exploration of forgiveness and redemption is done masterfully. This steamy age gap romance not only captivates but grips you from the start with its memorable characters, sharp banter, and a storyline that is more intense than expected.

Jacqueline

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶

Atticus & Samantha

Thoroughly enjoyed the book that I couldn't put it down I was grateful to have the opportunity to read this book and listen to some snippets of the audio book. I fell in love with the characters the banter between both Mmc & Fmc is chefs kiss. 💋 The plot in this book is ssoo good there's a little darkness at the end but it all ties together so they could grow together. I highly recommend this book!! And wish all the best to Evie James & Craig Richards!! I can't wait for the next books 😍

Age Gap

Grumpy/Sunshine

Workplace Romance

Medical Romance

Strong Sassy Fmc

Touch her & 💀

Forced Proximity

Jen Fields

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Conquers All

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024

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This was my 1st medical contemporary romance novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I will most definitely be buying the next 2 novels in the series. The next 2 books follow Atticus' brothers Conan and Braxton. Who doesn't love a trio of delicious brothers? For someone who has religiously watched Greys from start to finish every year for the past 6 years and being such an avid reader; to have my two worlds collide was heaven.

I couldn't pass up a novel with so many of my favorite tropes being in one book. Who doesn't love a happily ever after story? Or a grumpy cinnamon roll MMC who is also fiercely protective? How about a sassy, independent, smart FMC? What about a unforeseen subplot with the perfect amount of suspense? Yes please!

Other tropes you will find in Night Shift are:

Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap-he's older, Forced Proximity, Touch Her & 💀, Healing Journey, and Found Family.

Night Shift takes place in Tacoma Washington and follows an ED Doctor, Atticus Thorin and a nurse, Samantha Sheridan.

Atticus likes to be in control, is set in his ways, and emotionally unavailable. Sam is independent, resilient, and has a firecracker spirit. Both have endured childhood trauma and each have their own demons. Once Atticus meets Sam it's the perfect example that love can conquer all, especially when you fully submit to one another. Night Shift has the perfect amount of spice and Craig Richards does the audiobook version which is chef's kiss!

I was able to connect with the characters and the writing style keeps you wanting to turn the page. I'm eagerly waiting for the next 2 books so I can get to know Conan and Braxton more. I already love Conan so much!

Evie James and Craig Richards do an amazing job touching on mental health and the challenges people face.

Favorite Quotes:

""This was more than mere attraction; it was a challenge, a puzzle begging to be solved."" Dr. Thorin

""You've never been properly worshiped, have you?"" Dr. Thorin

""You're shenanigans trigger both my temperature and my thirst."" Dr. Thorin

""I found myself thinking absurdly that he could read the dictionary aloud, and I would be utterly enraptured, hanging on every syllable."" Samantha

""I went from fairy princess to hobo real quick-but oh, I was all kinds of comfy now."" Samantha

""I would not be undone by a man's touch, no matter how intoxicating it might have been."" Samantha

Mountain Woman

5.0 out of 5 stars Love story with angst and humor

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024

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I just flipped the last page of ""Night Shift"" by Evie James and Craig Richards, and guys, it's a solid 5-star story. Imagine all the drama of a hospital romance like Grey’s Anatomy but with extra layers of emotional depth and a big amount of danger. It's like they took everything we love about those steamy, workplace flings and dialed it up to eleven.

Atticus, the MMC, is the textbook definition of ""grumpy but cinnamon roll."" He's got this whole brooding doctor vibe nailed down, hiding a whole world of feels behind those unbreakable walls he's built around his heart. Watching him slowly open up was like peeling an onion—lots of tears but totally worth it. Then there's Samantha. She's fiery, she's sassy, and she's running from a past that would rather keep her in the dark. She lands straight into Atticus's complicated life, and sparks fly. Their connection is intense, filled with those 'will they, won't they' moments that keep you up way past your bedtime.

What makes ""Night Shift"" more than your average romance is how it deals with heavy stuff—like dealing with past traumas and facing bad guys who want to take Sam to Russia. It's not just about the hot doctor and the brave nurse finding love; it's about them overcoming their darkest moments together. The age gap, the suspense, and the whole grumpy/sunshine dynamic add so much flavor to their story. And let me tell you, the steamy scenes? Fire. But it's the laughter, the healing, and the heart-stopping moments of suspense that really make this book a keeper.

So, if you're into romances with a bit more bite, where characters face their shadows head-on and come out stronger (and more in love) on the other side, ""Night Shift"" is your next must-read. Evie James and Craig Richards have done a great job with this one. It's got all the feels, and then some.