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PMC Hospital Romance #2
Night Call
All medevac helicopter pilot Jett McNally wants to do is fly and forget about the horror and heartbreak she left behind in the Middle East, but anesthesiologist Tristan Holmes has other plans.
When Jett comes home from the war and destruction in the Middle East, flying and the adrenaline rush of a crisis are the only things that make her happy, and she volunteers to fly night call where all the action is whenever she can. So maybe once in a while she takes a few chances. Hey, that's life, right?
Dr. Tristan Holmes is an expert at two things―high-risk anesthesia and pleasing women. Tristan gave up expecting anything other than a good time from the women in her life a long time ago, and casual relationships are the perfect prescription for stress release. She doesn't do relationships, so she can't quite understand why it bothers her when Jett makes it clear she doesn't want one. High-stakes medical drama, life on the edge, and love in the fast lane―it's all just routine for Night Call .
When Jett comes home from the war and destruction in the Middle East, flying and the adrenaline rush of a crisis are the only things that make her happy, and she volunteers to fly night call where all the action is whenever she can. So maybe once in a while she takes a few chances. Hey, that's life, right?
Dr. Tristan Holmes is an expert at two things―high-risk anesthesia and pleasing women. Tristan gave up expecting anything other than a good time from the women in her life a long time ago, and casual relationships are the perfect prescription for stress release. She doesn't do relationships, so she can't quite understand why it bothers her when Jett makes it clear she doesn't want one. High-stakes medical drama, life on the edge, and love in the fast lane―it's all just routine for Night Call .
242 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2008
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Radclyffe
142 books1,670 followersRadclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance 2009 through 2015 as well as multiple other anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance and erotica. A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also an RWA Prism, Lories, Beanpot, Aspen Gold, and Laurel Wreath winner in multiple mainstream romance categories. In 2014, she received the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. In 2004, she founded Bold Strokes Books, an independent LGBTQ publishing company, and in 2013, she founded the Flax Mill Creek Writers Retreat offering writing workshops to authors in all stages of their careers.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
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November 24, 2021
The past.
A PMC Hospital Romance is a series I abandoned some time ago because I didn't like some of the books after the first one. But I decided to give this series a second chance after seeing how my interest in different types of lesfic books has changed over recent months. And the verdict? I still found that I didn't like this book.
This book is split evenly between the budding romance of Tristan and Jett and the continuation of the great love story of Honor and Quinn, who were the main characters in the first book. To be fair, when I say I didn't like this book, I only meant the new characters. I love Honor and Quinn to bits so I'm happy that they are staple characters in the series and would read this over and over just for them alone.
But this book is also about Tristan and Jett and their love story didn't appeal to me at all. Tristan is PMC's anesthesiologist who enjoys a good time with women. But when it comes to Jett, the medevac helicopter pilot, it's different. Tristan finds herself wanting more than what Jett can offer. Jett, though, is a mystery. She seems troubled and she has a past, which we only see snippets of along the way, that explains why she's so closed off. I can't say I like either character or their chemistry and I feel that what they have dulls in comparison to what Honor and Quinn share.
I think this is a matter of preference though rather than Rad's ability to write a good romance. So I'll continue on with the series.
A PMC Hospital Romance is a series I abandoned some time ago because I didn't like some of the books after the first one. But I decided to give this series a second chance after seeing how my interest in different types of lesfic books has changed over recent months. And the verdict? I still found that I didn't like this book.
This book is split evenly between the budding romance of Tristan and Jett and the continuation of the great love story of Honor and Quinn, who were the main characters in the first book. To be fair, when I say I didn't like this book, I only meant the new characters. I love Honor and Quinn to bits so I'm happy that they are staple characters in the series and would read this over and over just for them alone.
But this book is also about Tristan and Jett and their love story didn't appeal to me at all. Tristan is PMC's anesthesiologist who enjoys a good time with women. But when it comes to Jett, the medevac helicopter pilot, it's different. Tristan finds herself wanting more than what Jett can offer. Jett, though, is a mystery. She seems troubled and she has a past, which we only see snippets of along the way, that explains why she's so closed off. I can't say I like either character or their chemistry and I feel that what they have dulls in comparison to what Honor and Quinn share.
I think this is a matter of preference though rather than Rad's ability to write a good romance. So I'll continue on with the series.
June 25, 2015
3.5
Typical Radclyffe medical romance. Nice enough, with attractive and alluring characters, but wildly uninspired. Very centered around sex. Like, really, VERY. I'm a firm believer that sex is essential in a relationship, but this is just ridiculous. Women shaking with arousal, barely being able to think or move... This is more erotica than it is romance. So, not for every mood...
Also, I just do not care for subplots and secondary characters, so I skipped every chapter involving Quinn and Honor (is that her name? Don't remember). Boring.
And of course: it's just completely unrealistic. Every woman is gay. Not one of them wears underwear (seriously, am I the only one noticing this? Radclyffe must go around town commando every day if she's anything like her characters). Okay, not a very important detail, but it still bothers me. In a sex scene, I actually love the part where they take off their bras and panties!! Where are they??
And the complete U-haul. The "I love you" way too soon. And all the angst........ soooo much angst, there are so many excellent writers out there who do NOT need tortured women to make a lovely and entertaining story. Radclyffe, please, give us some happy feelings.
If you're looking for a sweet love story, read something else. If you're horny, though, Night Call can be of use.
Typical Radclyffe medical romance. Nice enough, with attractive and alluring characters, but wildly uninspired. Very centered around sex. Like, really, VERY. I'm a firm believer that sex is essential in a relationship, but this is just ridiculous. Women shaking with arousal, barely being able to think or move... This is more erotica than it is romance. So, not for every mood...
Also, I just do not care for subplots and secondary characters, so I skipped every chapter involving Quinn and Honor (is that her name? Don't remember). Boring.
And of course: it's just completely unrealistic. Every woman is gay. Not one of them wears underwear (seriously, am I the only one noticing this? Radclyffe must go around town commando every day if she's anything like her characters). Okay, not a very important detail, but it still bothers me. In a sex scene, I actually love the part where they take off their bras and panties!! Where are they??
And the complete U-haul. The "I love you" way too soon. And all the angst........ soooo much angst, there are so many excellent writers out there who do NOT need tortured women to make a lovely and entertaining story. Radclyffe, please, give us some happy feelings.
If you're looking for a sweet love story, read something else. If you're horny, though, Night Call can be of use.
May 24, 2022
0/10
dnf @4%
do u know how they say you only need 7 seconds to form a first impression? well that happened here
and then i spent another 70 desperately trying to form one thats actually good but it was just worse and worse
yeah the characters are annoying from the start so why bother
and the story seems to be more sexual than id enjoy
on the cringy side i mean
and i just dont like when people label other people so much like they started to here (fem, butch..) seems lazy plus i generally dont like labels
welp so much for reading the second book lol
onto the third one hopefully its gonna be better
dnf @4%
do u know how they say you only need 7 seconds to form a first impression? well that happened here
and then i spent another 70 desperately trying to form one thats actually good but it was just worse and worse
yeah the characters are annoying from the start so why bother
and the story seems to be more sexual than id enjoy
on the cringy side i mean
and i just dont like when people label other people so much like they started to here (fem, butch..) seems lazy plus i generally dont like labels
welp so much for reading the second book lol
onto the third one hopefully its gonna be better
June 4, 2021
I think I liked this even more now than the first time I read it. I would grade this lovely book 4.7 stars now, so it would end up with 5 stars after rounding up the score. Very nice romance and well written second book in this series.
July 5, 2021
This is book 2 in the PMC Hospital series. Anyone that is a HUGE fan of Fated Love will be thrilled that we get a good amount of Honor & Quinn as well as Linda within this story.
This PMC installment focuses on Jett and Tristan. Neither woman does relationships so the pull they feel toward each other totally catches them off guard.
This is primarily a medical romance but there is also intense sexuality once they get down to it. Jett and Tristan had aggressive needs and it was a beautiful illustration of communication and of letting themselves be who they are without shame.
This PMC installment focuses on Jett and Tristan. Neither woman does relationships so the pull they feel toward each other totally catches them off guard.
This is primarily a medical romance but there is also intense sexuality once they get down to it. Jett and Tristan had aggressive needs and it was a beautiful illustration of communication and of letting themselves be who they are without shame.
December 14, 2021
Jett seems so sad and haunted by her past with Gail, throughout the book. Tristan is so very lonely. I was cheering when Jett was able to move past Gail and the past, to finally accept the love Tristan has for her. I love the two of them together. I wouldn’t mind an update on these two.
I can never get enough of Honor and Quinn. The update on their lives is much loved and appreciated. Also Linda, Robin, and their family are amazing as well.
I can never get enough of Honor and Quinn. The update on their lives is much loved and appreciated. Also Linda, Robin, and their family are amazing as well.
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October 12, 2024
Class. Just Class. Love rereading these books. Glorious.
July 23, 2025
Night Call by Radclyffe
**Book two in PMC Hospital series
💙Medical sapphic romance
💙Workplace romance
💙Opposites attract
💙Forced proximity
This is the second book in the PMC Hospital series, and it did not disappoint!
The story follows Tristan, a charming anesthesiologist, and Jett, a former military pilot who now flies the hospital’s medevac helicopter. Jett’s quiet, closed off, and keeps to herself, while Tristan is her total opposite. She’s outgoing, flirty, and not afraid to talk about her feelings.
What starts off as a casual friendship slowly turns into something more, as Tristan works her way past Jett’s walls. Their chemistry is 🔥 the spice level is definitely higher than in book one.
We also get more scenes with Quinn and Honor from Fated Love, which I loved! Between the intense medical emergencies and glimpses into Jett’s military past, this book had me hooked from start to finish.
Highly recommend reading book one first, but Night Call is another solid 5-star read from Radclyffe for me!
**Book two in PMC Hospital series
💙Medical sapphic romance
💙Workplace romance
💙Opposites attract
💙Forced proximity
This is the second book in the PMC Hospital series, and it did not disappoint!
The story follows Tristan, a charming anesthesiologist, and Jett, a former military pilot who now flies the hospital’s medevac helicopter. Jett’s quiet, closed off, and keeps to herself, while Tristan is her total opposite. She’s outgoing, flirty, and not afraid to talk about her feelings.
What starts off as a casual friendship slowly turns into something more, as Tristan works her way past Jett’s walls. Their chemistry is 🔥 the spice level is definitely higher than in book one.
We also get more scenes with Quinn and Honor from Fated Love, which I loved! Between the intense medical emergencies and glimpses into Jett’s military past, this book had me hooked from start to finish.
Highly recommend reading book one first, but Night Call is another solid 5-star read from Radclyffe for me!
May 3, 2021
Why oh why has it taken me so long to read Radclyffe?!? The heat and passion and struggles to figure out what one needs/wants is all written beautifully. The fast pace of working in a hospital environment complete with medical emergencies really rounds out this story.
Jae's SRC:
Character is a medical professional
Part of a series
New-to-you author
Jae's SRC:
Character is a medical professional
Part of a series
New-to-you author
February 9, 2019
A good f/f romance? I’ve found a unicorn.
October 21, 2018
3 Stars. This book was good, but not that great. This story was about Jett McNally, an ex-military pilot who flies the helicopter for the hospital, and Tristan, an anesthesiologist at the PMC hospital. They meet when Tristan is sent to an accident for the governor's daughter. Tristan wants to know more about Jett and starts to try to find reasons to talk to her and spend some time with her. They both are not into relationships and only have casual sex. Although, they cannot seem to keep each other off their minds, even in their casual relationship with other people, as they avoid and purposely go out of their way to sleep with other people.
This book was good, bot as good as the Honor and Quinn romance, but it was good. I personally, did not like the character of Jett that much, she seemed to be very flaky and I just didn't like the character, There was a story line with another military officer that seemed to not be as interesting as I would have liked. It was built up a lot for it to end the way it did. I would recommend this book if you liked Radclyffe and her characters, as it was a solid book. It even had Honor and Quinn in it.
This book was good, bot as good as the Honor and Quinn romance, but it was good. I personally, did not like the character of Jett that much, she seemed to be very flaky and I just didn't like the character, There was a story line with another military officer that seemed to not be as interesting as I would have liked. It was built up a lot for it to end the way it did. I would recommend this book if you liked Radclyffe and her characters, as it was a solid book. It even had Honor and Quinn in it.
November 15, 2012
I really wanted to know more about the two lead characters, Jett and Tristan. But it was great to see Honor and Quinn from Fated Love.
July 18, 2025
Book 2 of Radclyffe's PMC Hospital Romance series, and I have to say... Wow! This was was fiery hott! 💥🔥❤️🔥
Jett and Tristan are an unlikely pair, but one night call shift was enough to spark some interest. There is some sort of connection that neither of them can make sense of, but it's there. And it is quite entertaining to see them try to fight it, because they try hard!! I guess that's why things get explosive between them.
We also get to catch up with Honor and Quinn - I love that.🥰 Lots of medical excitement, too!
Jett and Tristan are an unlikely pair, but one night call shift was enough to spark some interest. There is some sort of connection that neither of them can make sense of, but it's there. And it is quite entertaining to see them try to fight it, because they try hard!! I guess that's why things get explosive between them.
We also get to catch up with Honor and Quinn - I love that.🥰 Lots of medical excitement, too!
June 3, 2021
4.5 star ratings
How many more times can a love interest be stretched? This was so stretched, I could imagine feeling the approach to the limit of this tempting state(s).
Once again Radclyffe medical romance proves to be a companion i could not stay away from until i got to an ending.
How many more times can a love interest be stretched? This was so stretched, I could imagine feeling the approach to the limit of this tempting state(s).
Once again Radclyffe medical romance proves to be a companion i could not stay away from until i got to an ending.
December 12, 2025
Loved it. Super hot. I had to set it aside for a couple days because it was disturbing my own satisfaction with being perfectly single. Yes it's unrealistic but that's why the genre is called Lesbian FICTION. It's fun to pretend that it could be real and that it could happen to you.
August 13, 2022
3.75 stars
dnf
March 25, 2023cant love em all 🥲 im in disbelief that im dnfing a radclyffe book but i couldnt muster up any emotions for these two leads for the life of me
October 26, 2008
Radclyffe, the big name in lesbian romance, no? The woman who single-handedly transformed the industry. I don't know, but that's certainly the impression you get. And that must be one heck of a pressure on the books you publish.
I like Radclyffe, she's written some awesome novels within the romance genre that deliver what the genre sets out to do. There were some that didn't convince me so much, more so lately. But I could not not buy it since I think Radclyffe is at her best when writing about doctors. She knows the job so well that the writing just flows and the situations are believable. Matched with interesting characters you can't really beat that.
Night Call had the additional bonus that it promised more of Honor and Quinn, the main characters from Fated Love. I enjoy series because they manage to transcend the natural limits of romances, namely stop when people get together. I rather enjoy reading about how it continues, the mundane daily life.
Add to that two new fascinating characters and you've got the making of an engaging romance. There's Tristan, an anesthesiologist, not big on relationships, and Jett, pilot for the hospital's helicopter, ex-soldier who was stationed in Iraq and is dealing with that. She's the more complex character of the two, in my opinion, flashbacks to her time in Iraq give insight into daily soldier life and the suckage that is 'don't ask don't tell'. This backstory makes Jett a very convincing character. Tristan could have been a bit more fleshed out, but she's still a well-developed character.
Contrasting the new characters with the established relationship of Honor and Quinn and a little bit of Linda and Robin works very well, and the fast-paced hospital environment means there's not a boring minute in this novel. It's like the beginning of a story about a community, a bit like a non-comic Dykes to Watch Out For. I have no idea if further forays into this universe are planned, but I'd be all for it.
Very satisfying read.
I like Radclyffe, she's written some awesome novels within the romance genre that deliver what the genre sets out to do. There were some that didn't convince me so much, more so lately. But I could not not buy it since I think Radclyffe is at her best when writing about doctors. She knows the job so well that the writing just flows and the situations are believable. Matched with interesting characters you can't really beat that.
Night Call had the additional bonus that it promised more of Honor and Quinn, the main characters from Fated Love. I enjoy series because they manage to transcend the natural limits of romances, namely stop when people get together. I rather enjoy reading about how it continues, the mundane daily life.
Add to that two new fascinating characters and you've got the making of an engaging romance. There's Tristan, an anesthesiologist, not big on relationships, and Jett, pilot for the hospital's helicopter, ex-soldier who was stationed in Iraq and is dealing with that. She's the more complex character of the two, in my opinion, flashbacks to her time in Iraq give insight into daily soldier life and the suckage that is 'don't ask don't tell'. This backstory makes Jett a very convincing character. Tristan could have been a bit more fleshed out, but she's still a well-developed character.
Contrasting the new characters with the established relationship of Honor and Quinn and a little bit of Linda and Robin works very well, and the fast-paced hospital environment means there's not a boring minute in this novel. It's like the beginning of a story about a community, a bit like a non-comic Dykes to Watch Out For. I have no idea if further forays into this universe are planned, but I'd be all for it.
Very satisfying read.
June 30, 2014
I'm not sure what the heck happened here. I love medical dramas, a truly easy target, a loyal Radclyffe fan, but this one missed. Both leads were butch-- nice!--but Jett was so morose, damaged, withdrawn, with serious PTSD as well as sexual issues. I'm not even sure what Jett's deal with sex was (BDSM with fear of losing control then blacking out?). Tristan was capable yet vulnerable, very likable, but why she liked Jett remained a total mystery. They just didn't click and I kept hoping Tristan would start making better choices. The dialogue, something Radclyffe always delivers, lacked imagination and drove home how little the characters actually had to say to each other. BTW, the psychological profile of all medical personnel functioning on no sleep, a repeating theme in Radclyffe's novels, is unnecessary and overdone. You can have angst and tortured sleep, but sleeping some of the time is required. The plot was really subpar compared to previous from this gifted writer.
March 5, 2016
Well!
This book has a definite darker feel to it. Different to Radclyffe's normal novels but just as good. Hell maybe even better. I certainly enjoyed it from the first word to the last. Radclyffe keeps you guessing but made it even better by bringing in characters from previous novels. It gave the story even more depth. I loved it and would love to meet Jett and Tristan again in future novels along with Quinn, Honor and Linda.
This book has a definite darker feel to it. Different to Radclyffe's normal novels but just as good. Hell maybe even better. I certainly enjoyed it from the first word to the last. Radclyffe keeps you guessing but made it even better by bringing in characters from previous novels. It gave the story even more depth. I loved it and would love to meet Jett and Tristan again in future novels along with Quinn, Honor and Linda.
July 22, 2012
Follows two lesbian couples, one established and one a couple-to-be. Radclyffe is a former surgeon, so the book is rife with detail of life in a hospital, which adds a welcome layer to the story. Highly recommended.
September 10, 2016
You should read "Fated Love" first because the characters make appearances throughout this book.
May 29, 2015
This was porn, but excellent porn.
October 5, 2020
Brava to Radclyffe for writing a butch/butch story. It's not seen a lot in lesfic and it's quite refreshing from the norm.
In my opinion, this wasn't an overly dramatic story, it was more about self-discovery and breaking down walls, more than anything else. There was a lot of internal dialogue between the two protagonists, Tristan and Jett, and journeying with them through their neurosis's. The more both protags' walls were chipped away, the more it was revealed what the true underlying subject was in this tale and what both women so quietly and desperately needed and wanted; claimed, taken, owned by the other woman. To some, that whole ownership of another person is a turn-off, but to people like me who understands that desire, appreciates it and relates to the characters. Now, there is no BDSM in this story, however, the sex between Tristan and Jett is rougher and more urgent. I adored how both women wanted the exact same thing from one another and were eager to give each other just that. Before the sex, their relationship started off like a typical lesfic meet n greet. They introduced one another, shook hands, sparks flew, etc. What happened next was like a beautiful symphony to my eyes. Instead of the usual courting, which was hard to do given both their jobs of being highly demanding and draining at times, they fell into a comfortable friendship all the while still living their lives. Which meant sex with other people without the unnecessary drama. When Jett and Tristan finally got together, it was very real. No foreplay, no twenty questions that lead to breakdowns, no hesitations. Full throttle was how I would describe their sexual relationship. I liked how Tristan never pushed too hard to get Jett to open up about her obvious struggles from her time in the Army, and vice versa whenever Jett was coaxing Tristan to open up. In between the intensity of Jett and Tristan, we were reunited with Quinn and Honor. Their sweet as sugar relationship was a nice interlude from the bold and spicy.
4 stars for the story, another .5 for the butch/butch, and an added .5 for the great drunk scene between Jett and Tristan.
In my opinion, this wasn't an overly dramatic story, it was more about self-discovery and breaking down walls, more than anything else. There was a lot of internal dialogue between the two protagonists, Tristan and Jett, and journeying with them through their neurosis's. The more both protags' walls were chipped away, the more it was revealed what the true underlying subject was in this tale and what both women so quietly and desperately needed and wanted; claimed, taken, owned by the other woman. To some, that whole ownership of another person is a turn-off, but to people like me who understands that desire, appreciates it and relates to the characters. Now, there is no BDSM in this story, however, the sex between Tristan and Jett is rougher and more urgent. I adored how both women wanted the exact same thing from one another and were eager to give each other just that. Before the sex, their relationship started off like a typical lesfic meet n greet. They introduced one another, shook hands, sparks flew, etc. What happened next was like a beautiful symphony to my eyes. Instead of the usual courting, which was hard to do given both their jobs of being highly demanding and draining at times, they fell into a comfortable friendship all the while still living their lives. Which meant sex with other people without the unnecessary drama. When Jett and Tristan finally got together, it was very real. No foreplay, no twenty questions that lead to breakdowns, no hesitations. Full throttle was how I would describe their sexual relationship. I liked how Tristan never pushed too hard to get Jett to open up about her obvious struggles from her time in the Army, and vice versa whenever Jett was coaxing Tristan to open up. In between the intensity of Jett and Tristan, we were reunited with Quinn and Honor. Their sweet as sugar relationship was a nice interlude from the bold and spicy.
4 stars for the story, another .5 for the butch/butch, and an added .5 for the great drunk scene between Jett and Tristan.
April 11, 2021
This is the second Radclyffe book I’ve read this week after years of never having touched her books and I have plans to read more soon enough. I might be hooked.
This book revolves around Jett and Tristan. Jett is a pilot who used to fly in the military and now works as the pilot for a hospital’s emergency helicopter. She bears scars from a situation that occurred with another soldier back in the war and she doesn’t want to let herself grow close to someone. Tristan works at the hospital in aesthesia and winds up flying with Jett sometimes when they need a physician. Tristan prides herself on not being a player, she cares about her “special friends”, but she also doesn’t want anything serious.
I really liked the chemistry between the two characters. Tristan only recently learned that she might not want to always be in control in the relationship and Jett is terrified of what could happen if she lets herself give in to her feelings. I really like Jett and Tristan together but there doesn’t appear to be much in the way of depth. Jett’s meeting with Gail was sorely needed but it felt too quick. I think that Tristan and Jett are seriously hot together, they make a good pairing but they needed to be given more space to grow together.
I think the biggest problem with this book is that it’s not long enough. I think if the book had been longer, it could have been absolutely amazing. Radclyffe just needed to give more time to the characters to develop their relationship with each other and others. She needed to give them, specifically Jett, more time to deal with the changes in their mental states and thought processes. It also would have been nice to have some scenes of them confronting some of Tristan’s fears and problems.
I quite like this book but that doesn’t mean it’s amazing. It’s nice enough, features a (according to others) butch/butch couple, and Jett is an amazing fantasy character to think about. It’s a bit too short to get into anything truly serious but it’s a decent read.
This book revolves around Jett and Tristan. Jett is a pilot who used to fly in the military and now works as the pilot for a hospital’s emergency helicopter. She bears scars from a situation that occurred with another soldier back in the war and she doesn’t want to let herself grow close to someone. Tristan works at the hospital in aesthesia and winds up flying with Jett sometimes when they need a physician. Tristan prides herself on not being a player, she cares about her “special friends”, but she also doesn’t want anything serious.
I really liked the chemistry between the two characters. Tristan only recently learned that she might not want to always be in control in the relationship and Jett is terrified of what could happen if she lets herself give in to her feelings. I really like Jett and Tristan together but there doesn’t appear to be much in the way of depth. Jett’s meeting with Gail was sorely needed but it felt too quick. I think that Tristan and Jett are seriously hot together, they make a good pairing but they needed to be given more space to grow together.
I think the biggest problem with this book is that it’s not long enough. I think if the book had been longer, it could have been absolutely amazing. Radclyffe just needed to give more time to the characters to develop their relationship with each other and others. She needed to give them, specifically Jett, more time to deal with the changes in their mental states and thought processes. It also would have been nice to have some scenes of them confronting some of Tristan’s fears and problems.
I quite like this book but that doesn’t mean it’s amazing. It’s nice enough, features a (according to others) butch/butch couple, and Jett is an amazing fantasy character to think about. It’s a bit too short to get into anything truly serious but it’s a decent read.
January 23, 2020
Classic Radclyffe, although this one took a little to get going, probably because we learn how Honor and Quinn are getting on after Fated Love. That's not to say it wasn't heart stopping and engaging, just that it took a little longer for us to be introduced properly to the main characters in this book, Jett and Tristan. Then the book takes off...really takes off. I was listening to this at work, and it is just as well I work from home, that's all I'll say, but it certainly made doing payroll a lot less boring.
Most people who know Radclyffe's writing would probably pick this book up simply because it is by Radclyffe. For those who don't know it, pick it up so you can know it. The plot is kind of cookie cutter, but so is the plot to pretty much any romance novel, or any genre novel for that matter. Hell, if you listen to Kurt Vonnegut, all stories are the same shape anyway. It's the characters Radclyffe brings to life that make her writing stand out. That, and she can write a decent sex scene that doesn't sound mechanical or pornographic.
I really enjoyed this read and am looking forward to more inthe series.
Most people who know Radclyffe's writing would probably pick this book up simply because it is by Radclyffe. For those who don't know it, pick it up so you can know it. The plot is kind of cookie cutter, but so is the plot to pretty much any romance novel, or any genre novel for that matter. Hell, if you listen to Kurt Vonnegut, all stories are the same shape anyway. It's the characters Radclyffe brings to life that make her writing stand out. That, and she can write a decent sex scene that doesn't sound mechanical or pornographic.
I really enjoyed this read and am looking forward to more inthe series.
June 2, 2018
Much less a medical drama than a pure erotic romance. Two damaged women who find each other within the confines for the hospital setting. One flies medical helicopters fresh out of the military and the other is an anesthesiologist. Both have connection issues and only hook up with women for uncomplicated sex. They seem made for each other despite or because of their issues. I would have like to see a bit more medical drama as in the first book of the series but I have become a fan of Radclyffe so it makes for a really nice read. I hope to read more about Jett and Tristan in later books. They are pretty hot. Although I must admit, I would love to find these hospitals where lesbian women abound. It would make health care so much more fun.
October 27, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed the contrast of the family unit ( honor & Quinn with that of Tristan & Jett) . I also recognise the motif of belonging with this book as compared to the other in the series and I find that Radclyffe’s writing although critique as formulaic is in fact evolving. It also amuses me how Tristan is a anaesthesian and her presence eventually heals Jett’s pain.
Arguable as a Bildungsroman.
I look forward to reading more and more about honor and quinn.
I am also quite jealous how a bunch of smart and hot lesbians are in this town. It’s as if most of them are gay! Wish it’s possible in the reality
Arguable as a Bildungsroman.
I look forward to reading more and more about honor and quinn.
I am also quite jealous how a bunch of smart and hot lesbians are in this town. It’s as if most of them are gay! Wish it’s possible in the reality
February 1, 2021
There's one thing I never fail to enjoy in Radclyffe's medical romances, and it's her insights into the lives of medical professionals. Night Call was no exception on that front.
The other interesting aspect of the book is the romance between two butch leads.
This is an uncommon pairing in the genre, and the main reason I chose to read this book.
Tristan and Jett are very stereotypical in their player and tormented ex-military roles, but likeable nonetheless (although Jett really put my patience to the test).
Overall, Night Call was exactly what I expected and fit the bill for an easy Sunday read.
The other interesting aspect of the book is the romance between two butch leads.
This is an uncommon pairing in the genre, and the main reason I chose to read this book.
Tristan and Jett are very stereotypical in their player and tormented ex-military roles, but likeable nonetheless (although Jett really put my patience to the test).
Overall, Night Call was exactly what I expected and fit the bill for an easy Sunday read.
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