Against Doctor’s Orders

This is a great book to read.

Ok so let's get this out of the way.
The story ended abruptly.
The whole proposal was really quick seeing they really didn't even have a relationship. however I am a believer of love at first site.
The narration at first was hard to listen to. She seemed bored, but by the second part of the book I got use to her and the story flowed better, She found her groove.
I felt there was a few loose ends with this book, for it to just end.
I did have a hard time feeling the chemistry between the two main characters out side of their love scenes. Not that it wasn't there. It was just really light. If that makes since.

So with that out of the way.. let's see, this story is about the harsh realities of corporate takeovers. Hospitals getting bought out, or having to merge to save investments for investors and board members.
The Author did a really good job keeping things believable. Characters relationships and interactions were great and will keep you engaged. The love story was good, light hearted without alot of drama.
I loved this family and how all the sisters got along. I really liked how there was some diversity between them.
you'll really like how Carry deals with Flannary when she hits on her. That was a definitely a lol moment.
Radcyffe did a great job once again...and I look forward to the sequels.

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One Of Her Best

There are only small variables in Radclyffe's books, however in those small differences is what separates the good from the not so good. Harper Rivers has followed the family tradition and is the heir apparent to her father as the hospital director. However as is now the case of many communities the the hospital is sold to a conglomerate. This brings Presley Worth into Harper's life and thus begins their love story. Harper and Presley, (damn doesn't Radclyffe come up with the wildest, most unusual androgynous names,) begin the dance that every romance novel, gay or straight goes through to lead a couple to true love in the end. Presley begins the story as a hard edged business woman, without any regard for what will happen to the community when the changes the conglomerate will bring, go through. Then as we all knew it would her relationship with Harper and the community begins to change her into a softer, more caring and lovable person. Almost as big a part of the novel as Harper and Presley is Harper's younger sister Flan, a surgeon and a player who is my far the best character in the book. Flan brings an edge to this story that the writers in this genre rarely give their main characters. A confrontation between the two sisters late in the novel brings about a scene both surprising and titillating.
As a connoisseur of romance novels I know it takes a good writer to create characters the reader/listener cares about enough to take the same old formula and make it work; in this particular work she does.

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Just as good as the book

I’m always hesitant when purchasing an audiobook just for the fact That I’m never sure if the narration will hamper the story in any way... well I’m glad to say this wasn’t the case here... Eva Kaminsky Did a wonderful job with the reading of the story and I was drawn into it from the start just as I was when I read it the first time. Definitely a wonderful start to the Rivers series. I don’t doubt I’ll hesitate to run off and get the other audiobooks in this series. 5 stars ⭐️

One of the best!

Awesome story and incredible narration! Love the characters. Great love story. I totally recommend it.

Very Nice

What did you love best about Against Doctor’s Orders?

It was nice to get back to the medical romance. It was what hooked me onto Radclyfee in the first place.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Against Doctor’s Orders?

Meeting the Rivers family. Ida and Margie are treasures.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I loved the dialog between the characters as well as the voice distinctions. But Eva Kimberly's narration sounded as if she was bored.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Doesn't need one

Any additional comments?

I was glad that Radclyfee went back to doing romance with a medical theme. It was like coming home. I love the Honor series as well and the Provincetown and First Responders series, so I'm hoping that her new series would center around, The Rivers.

i love it

The kissing scene was hot. the narrator did this book justice . loved it to the end.

One of my favorite Radclyffe books

Well narrated. The story and characters are likeable and the tension enjoyable. Not as much build up as other Radclyffe novels and the characters aren't very complicated but I really enjoyed the story. It has a warm, loving feel.

Lack of Diversity`

In rating books etc., I operate on the basis of what I call the believability index. Particular when it comes to works that are formulaic and thus are necessarily "fantastical": pulp sci-fi, romance, erotic novels and anything having anything to do with vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters or aliens.
I long ago let go of things like alpha male protagonists, billionaires and ripped Doms as well as their opposite numbers in the cast. These two stories - the second being "Prescription for Love" however are trashing my believability alarms.
Consider: in this story we have
CEO - lesbian
CEO's PA - Lesbian
Chief of Medicine - Lesbian
Chief of Surgery - Lesbian
OR PA - Lesbian
ER Chief - Lesbian
Hetero Younger Sister's good friend - transgender
Several members of the nursing staff - Lesbian or Bi

It's a good thing these women are dating each other because they would normally comprise the entire lesbian population in a small town in the Adirondacks.

But I guess I am being picky. This story line is sweet, the characters fun and we always get our happy ending (if this last is a spoiler for you then this has to be your first book in the genre. My apologies.) A nice read for a good day with a book (well book-on-tape). It got me through hours of mundane chores.

Good Read

Another book by Radclyffe. Enjoyable and fun. Excellent narrative and easy to listen to. Wonderful.

My favorite Radclyffe so far

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! The story and the performance were really great and easy to listen too.

What did you like best about this story?

I really liked the storyline and how the character dealt with it.

What about Eva Kaminsky’s performance did you like?

Wow. very good

Who was the most memorable character of Against Doctor’s Orders and why?

The whole Rivers family