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Doctors in Danger #2
Dr. Do-or-Die
Two doctors are on thin ice as they race across the Antarctic to save the world from a deadly disease in this romantic medical thriller.
Epidemic researcher Dr. Avery Thatcher has studied countless illnesses, but nothing could prepare her for what she finds at a remote Antarctic base. A mysterious ailment is ravaging inhabitants. And among those desperate to solve the crisis is Dr. Grant Jones—the man she never wanted to see again.
Avery will do whatever it takes to discover the cause of the illness, and she vows to keep her heartbreaking history with Grant in the past—even if reignited passion brings them dangerously close. For Grant, ending this outbreak, and regaining Avery’s trust, are vital. As their hunt to contain a lethal pathogen escalates, he’ll put everything on the line to avert disaster—even as another insidious threat emerges . . .
Epidemic researcher Dr. Avery Thatcher has studied countless illnesses, but nothing could prepare her for what she finds at a remote Antarctic base. A mysterious ailment is ravaging inhabitants. And among those desperate to solve the crisis is Dr. Grant Jones—the man she never wanted to see again.
Avery will do whatever it takes to discover the cause of the illness, and she vows to keep her heartbreaking history with Grant in the past—even if reignited passion brings them dangerously close. For Grant, ending this outbreak, and regaining Avery’s trust, are vital. As their hunt to contain a lethal pathogen escalates, he’ll put everything on the line to avert disaster—even as another insidious threat emerges . . .
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 15, 2016
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February 19, 2024
Two college sweethearts (Avery and Grant) who broke up ten years ago meet again in Antarctica while they are investigating a deadly virus outbreak. Will they survive this possible epidemic and maybe have a second chance at love? I really enjoyed this story. I found the suspense plot very captivating. Avery and Grant handled their past maturely and I found them to be a good couple. Grant was a wonderful hero and Avery was smart and gutsy. A great read by Lara Lacombe.
April 6, 2017
Terrific second chance story with the added benefit of some excellent suspense. Avery is a investigator for the CDC who is sent to a remote base in Antarctica when several people are taken ill from an unknown disease. The last person she expects to see there is her college sweetheart, Grant. Grant is the head doctor at the base and determined to find its cause and stop it. He's happy to get the assistance of the CDC, but stunned to find Avery heading the team.
I loved the rekindling of their relationship. They had been torn apart ten years earlier, but had never forgotten their feelings or what had driven them apart. Avery has held on to the hurt and anger all these years, while Grant eventually came to terms with his part in what happened. I ached for both of them as they were haunted by their memories. Once they got over the shock of seeing each other again, there was no denying that the attraction between them was as strong as ever. I loved how, with the added maturity of ten years, they were able to talk to each other about what had happened, and clear the air between them. I liked the advice that Avery got from her friend Mallory, helping her to move forward. Then Avery is stricken by the disease. I absolutely loved the vividness of the description of what was happening to her, of her feelings and what was keeping her anchored. The depth of Grant's feelings for her was beautifully portrayed. The sharing of their feelings afterward was so emotional I couldn't wait to see how they would make their relationship work. I loved the ending and seeing how they managed it.
The suspense of the story was fantastic. The fact that part of it was based on a real event, and with the state of today's world, the sense of realism in the book made it even more gripping. With their step by step efforts to pinpoint the source of the disease, and the occasional viewpoint of those behind it, their fears of the possibilities was obvious. The tension increased as the number of cases grew, and they were running out of time to stop it. The final confrontation was intense as I wondered just how it was going to turn out. There was a twist at the end that I hadn't expected.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
I loved the rekindling of their relationship. They had been torn apart ten years earlier, but had never forgotten their feelings or what had driven them apart. Avery has held on to the hurt and anger all these years, while Grant eventually came to terms with his part in what happened. I ached for both of them as they were haunted by their memories. Once they got over the shock of seeing each other again, there was no denying that the attraction between them was as strong as ever. I loved how, with the added maturity of ten years, they were able to talk to each other about what had happened, and clear the air between them. I liked the advice that Avery got from her friend Mallory, helping her to move forward. Then Avery is stricken by the disease. I absolutely loved the vividness of the description of what was happening to her, of her feelings and what was keeping her anchored. The depth of Grant's feelings for her was beautifully portrayed. The sharing of their feelings afterward was so emotional I couldn't wait to see how they would make their relationship work. I loved the ending and seeing how they managed it.
The suspense of the story was fantastic. The fact that part of it was based on a real event, and with the state of today's world, the sense of realism in the book made it even more gripping. With their step by step efforts to pinpoint the source of the disease, and the occasional viewpoint of those behind it, their fears of the possibilities was obvious. The tension increased as the number of cases grew, and they were running out of time to stop it. The final confrontation was intense as I wondered just how it was going to turn out. There was a twist at the end that I hadn't expected.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 26, 2016
The tension is high and the fear evident as a mysterious virus is killing staff members living at the Antarctic base. The limits of the environment set another kind of scare to the scene, the possibility of surviving the threat of the mystery disease is narrow as the knowledge of its ability to spread and havoc are unknown.
I have to say that the fear of the mystery disease was not only palpable on the pages of the story, the possibilities of the strength of it seeped into my dreams after reading the story at night. The chill of the Antartic air was nothing compared to the frigidity of the potentiality of the virus.
Grant and Avery, both extremely smart and capable, were warm, kind, and charming characters. The past was still, after ten years, strongly in their minds, had shaped them as human beings, the hurt, anger, and regret churning inside of them. Now faced with a possible second chance, possibly making up for the past hurt, misunderstandings, and years apart, they are also fighting the deadly virus they are not immune to themselves. The promise of the possibilities in the future might be in vain if they don't survive.
The chemistry between Grant and Avery was natural and nurturing like they never were apart. They both were willing to admit their responsibility with the past mistakes and hurt, learn from it and move on from it, not holding back anything. I loved their drama-free approach to life.
As the local culprits are known to the reader through most of the story, it is up to the doctors to put the pieces together, while they are running out of time to avoid a catastrophe on even larger scale.
A vivid scene where Avery is fighting for her life, on the edge between here and there, is so lifelike and authentic in nature, it hit me to the core with remembrance and gave a very personal connection to the tale.
An absorbing story filled with fierce danger, the kind that doesn't stop even when the bullets stop flying. In a form of an illness, the offenders are killing innocent to test their product's powers. Avery and Grant's struggle is not only to survive the virus but find its origin, find how it is spreading, who is spreading it, and maybe then they can start to built upon a future together they both have been dreaming about for years. A fascinating and impressive storyline that comes to live on the pages and keeps the reader's mind entertained.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
I have to say that the fear of the mystery disease was not only palpable on the pages of the story, the possibilities of the strength of it seeped into my dreams after reading the story at night. The chill of the Antartic air was nothing compared to the frigidity of the potentiality of the virus.
Grant and Avery, both extremely smart and capable, were warm, kind, and charming characters. The past was still, after ten years, strongly in their minds, had shaped them as human beings, the hurt, anger, and regret churning inside of them. Now faced with a possible second chance, possibly making up for the past hurt, misunderstandings, and years apart, they are also fighting the deadly virus they are not immune to themselves. The promise of the possibilities in the future might be in vain if they don't survive.
The chemistry between Grant and Avery was natural and nurturing like they never were apart. They both were willing to admit their responsibility with the past mistakes and hurt, learn from it and move on from it, not holding back anything. I loved their drama-free approach to life.
As the local culprits are known to the reader through most of the story, it is up to the doctors to put the pieces together, while they are running out of time to avoid a catastrophe on even larger scale.
A vivid scene where Avery is fighting for her life, on the edge between here and there, is so lifelike and authentic in nature, it hit me to the core with remembrance and gave a very personal connection to the tale.
An absorbing story filled with fierce danger, the kind that doesn't stop even when the bullets stop flying. In a form of an illness, the offenders are killing innocent to test their product's powers. Avery and Grant's struggle is not only to survive the virus but find its origin, find how it is spreading, who is spreading it, and maybe then they can start to built upon a future together they both have been dreaming about for years. A fascinating and impressive storyline that comes to live on the pages and keeps the reader's mind entertained.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
December 17, 2016
There are mounting threats in the latest Doctors in Danger story, where not only are the main characters in the book at risk but so are countless others. The plot about a group wanting to cause harm to a huge number of innocent people is all too frightening in today’s world, and Lara Lacombe bases her imaginative storyline on an actual scientific finding, thus making the book all the more realistic. As each new development took place, I became more fearful for the romantic couple and those individuals whom they wanted to save. Filled with lots of building suspense plus conflicting emotions, DR. DO-OR-DIE captivates with intrigue.
A wish to keep communicable medical disorders from spreading led to Dr. Avery Thatcher joining the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention after college. When mysterious symptoms start affecting folks working at a U.S. research base in Antarctica, she is sent to the remote area in the hope of uncovering vital information related to the illness before it possibly claims many lives. Upon arriving at the base, Avery is stunned to see that the head doctor there is Dr. Grant Jones, the man with whom she was once involved and he is just as shocked. Yet both know they must concentrate on the terrible outbreak by learning its cause, and not think about their personal worries.
As Avery and Grant work together with determined focus, neither can keep the memories of what was between them from being recalled when least expected. The source of the disease proves difficult to pinpoint, yet these two dedicated doctors plan to do everything they can to be successful. Fighting against unidentified factors as well as their feelings for one another, they know time is against them when the situation only becomes worse.
With its terrifying scenario of conceivable events, DR. DO-OR-DIE took me on a journey of chilling circumstances that I hope never happen. But with today’s knowledge and the resourcefulness of terrorists, I shiver to think about something similar in fact taking place one day. Lara Lacombe makes the incidents in the story believable, especially since any episodes are shown using the thoughts of Avery and Grant plus that of the wrongdoer. This let me get a feel for reasons behind any occurrences, regardless of who instigated them and why. I was frequently anxious because of what was happening, as the author built up the suspense of the final outcome. The Antarctic setting is vividly depicted, and I definitely got a sense of what living there would be like.
The relationship of Avery and Grant was torn apart ten years ago, but they have never completely gotten over the deep feelings they shared. While searching for the origin of the illness is their most crucial task at this time, they cannot keep from thinking about the past and how each reacted during a decisive moment in their lives. Sometimes a second chance can work out for a couple that made some mistakes, but nothing seems guaranteed for these two. So I had to keep reading in order to discover just what Avery and Grant would decide was the best course of action to make them be happy in the days ahead. A hint at the end of the story concerning the next book in the series has already grabbed my interest.
Received copy for my honest opinion - 4.5 Stars
A wish to keep communicable medical disorders from spreading led to Dr. Avery Thatcher joining the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention after college. When mysterious symptoms start affecting folks working at a U.S. research base in Antarctica, she is sent to the remote area in the hope of uncovering vital information related to the illness before it possibly claims many lives. Upon arriving at the base, Avery is stunned to see that the head doctor there is Dr. Grant Jones, the man with whom she was once involved and he is just as shocked. Yet both know they must concentrate on the terrible outbreak by learning its cause, and not think about their personal worries.
As Avery and Grant work together with determined focus, neither can keep the memories of what was between them from being recalled when least expected. The source of the disease proves difficult to pinpoint, yet these two dedicated doctors plan to do everything they can to be successful. Fighting against unidentified factors as well as their feelings for one another, they know time is against them when the situation only becomes worse.
With its terrifying scenario of conceivable events, DR. DO-OR-DIE took me on a journey of chilling circumstances that I hope never happen. But with today’s knowledge and the resourcefulness of terrorists, I shiver to think about something similar in fact taking place one day. Lara Lacombe makes the incidents in the story believable, especially since any episodes are shown using the thoughts of Avery and Grant plus that of the wrongdoer. This let me get a feel for reasons behind any occurrences, regardless of who instigated them and why. I was frequently anxious because of what was happening, as the author built up the suspense of the final outcome. The Antarctic setting is vividly depicted, and I definitely got a sense of what living there would be like.
The relationship of Avery and Grant was torn apart ten years ago, but they have never completely gotten over the deep feelings they shared. While searching for the origin of the illness is their most crucial task at this time, they cannot keep from thinking about the past and how each reacted during a decisive moment in their lives. Sometimes a second chance can work out for a couple that made some mistakes, but nothing seems guaranteed for these two. So I had to keep reading in order to discover just what Avery and Grant would decide was the best course of action to make them be happy in the days ahead. A hint at the end of the story concerning the next book in the series has already grabbed my interest.
Received copy for my honest opinion - 4.5 Stars
December 26, 2016
An exciting ride of terror filled moments as they rush to stop an unknown disease before it catches up with them all! It keeps you guessing trying to figure out who all is behind the bad doings, and wondering if they are going to find them before more people are lost. I wanted a little bit more of a connection between the main characters. I felt their past was show-cased well, but the reunion and current relationship could have had a little more oomph to it.
Dr. Grant Jones isn't expecting an epidemic to break out on the base that he's in charge of in Antarctica, and when it does, the last person he thinks will walk through the door as the head CDC investigator is his former college sweetheart the he has never gotten over. He expected to spend the rest of his life with her, but circumstances and youthful mistakes split them up.
Center for Disease Control investigator, Dr. Avery Thatcher has no clue she's walking into Grant's base hospital when she is sent to investigate a suspicious outbreak. She isn't happy to see him and have the memories of how badly he let her down all those years ago flashing through her mind again.
The time together lets them have the time they need to discuss each of their feelings over the past, and make peace with each other, but will they be able to put a stop to the release of this disease before they are all taken down by it?
Dr. Grant Jones isn't expecting an epidemic to break out on the base that he's in charge of in Antarctica, and when it does, the last person he thinks will walk through the door as the head CDC investigator is his former college sweetheart the he has never gotten over. He expected to spend the rest of his life with her, but circumstances and youthful mistakes split them up.
Center for Disease Control investigator, Dr. Avery Thatcher has no clue she's walking into Grant's base hospital when she is sent to investigate a suspicious outbreak. She isn't happy to see him and have the memories of how badly he let her down all those years ago flashing through her mind again.
The time together lets them have the time they need to discuss each of their feelings over the past, and make peace with each other, but will they be able to put a stop to the release of this disease before they are all taken down by it?
March 20, 2022
Dr Avery Thatcher is sent to an Antarctic base to investigate a mysterious pathogen that has killed four people. When she gets there, she discovers that the head doctor is Grant Jones. They were a couple ten years previously, but the relationship ended when Avery suffered a miscarriage. Grant had experienced momentary relief at the miscarriage because he wasn't sure if he was ready to be a father. When he said it was probably for the best, Avery took that as a huge betrayal.
In the intervening years, Grant deeply regrets the comment, made while he was also sick with a minor flu. He wants to talk things out with Avery, but she finds ways to avoid it. They do work together to try and discovers more about the pathogen, little realising that the virus was discovered by another person on the base, Paul Coleson, and he has been deliberately spreading it to colleagues at the behest of a shadowy organisation that is holding him to ransom.
The emotional conflict between Avery and Grant is explored well and is believable, which managed to keep me involved in the story. Unfortunately, for a book dealing with a high stakes issue such as a deadly virus, this needed more oomph and suspense. In real life, if people are dying from an upper respiratory illness that drowns your lungs in your own blood (ick!), you wouldn't be taking as many time outs as Avery and Grant do here in order to hash out their issues from the past. Their relationship plot, and the virus plot, almost felt like two different books!
Obviously, if you're over the whole pandemic thing our world is going through right now, this book might hit a little too close to home. It's not the greatest virus thriller you're likely to read. But, man, I love that cover and the cheesy title! If only what was inside was as interesting.
In the intervening years, Grant deeply regrets the comment, made while he was also sick with a minor flu. He wants to talk things out with Avery, but she finds ways to avoid it. They do work together to try and discovers more about the pathogen, little realising that the virus was discovered by another person on the base, Paul Coleson, and he has been deliberately spreading it to colleagues at the behest of a shadowy organisation that is holding him to ransom.
The emotional conflict between Avery and Grant is explored well and is believable, which managed to keep me involved in the story. Unfortunately, for a book dealing with a high stakes issue such as a deadly virus, this needed more oomph and suspense. In real life, if people are dying from an upper respiratory illness that drowns your lungs in your own blood (ick!), you wouldn't be taking as many time outs as Avery and Grant do here in order to hash out their issues from the past. Their relationship plot, and the virus plot, almost felt like two different books!
Obviously, if you're over the whole pandemic thing our world is going through right now, this book might hit a little too close to home. It's not the greatest virus thriller you're likely to read. But, man, I love that cover and the cheesy title! If only what was inside was as interesting.
April 6, 2023
CDC epidemic researcher Dr. Avery Thatcher is sent to an Antarctic research base when an unknown virus seems to be effecting people and 4 have died in a short period of time. Things are complicated when Avery finds the on base doctor is her ex-college boyfriend. Pretty predictable since you know the villain in the prologue.
March 20, 2017
Great settings, great characters. Lots of suspense. Believable suspense. Avery is smart with unfailing common sense and I liked Grant as a character and love interest. I knew if I picked up a Lara Lacombe book I would not be able to put it down and that was the case. Great read.
January 9, 2023
Since I started with book 3 of this series, it was nice to see how Avery and Grant found their HEA. Once again, I was glued to the edge of my seat and read this in one sitting!
January 4, 2017
Dr.Avery sent to a Arctic base to research and a random illness that popped up killing multiple people. She will do what ever is in her power to find the source and stop it from spreading. Last thing she expected was to run into Grant an ex of Avery's who is also working on a way to stop and research this illness.
Overall I thought that this book was good. It had an interesting set of characters that I enjoyed getting to know. I also loved that I got the POV of the the guy who created and spread the virus as well as the reasons she does so. I loved seeing how strained things where and how it was resolved between Avery and Grant. I loved seeing the suspense of wondering when and if something would happen to the main characters, and wondering if the illness would potentially mutate into something more dangerous. There was plenty of factors to question when it came to this kind of thing and I just thought it was interesting to read. I also loved seeing that romance rekindled between the two main characters because let's be honest a lot of books from this publisher have romance so you kinda gotta expect that sort of thing and I loved seeing that bit of romance in the book. Overall this book was really good, fast paced, unique and I really loved it.
Overall I thought that this book was good. It had an interesting set of characters that I enjoyed getting to know. I also loved that I got the POV of the the guy who created and spread the virus as well as the reasons she does so. I loved seeing how strained things where and how it was resolved between Avery and Grant. I loved seeing the suspense of wondering when and if something would happen to the main characters, and wondering if the illness would potentially mutate into something more dangerous. There was plenty of factors to question when it came to this kind of thing and I just thought it was interesting to read. I also loved seeing that romance rekindled between the two main characters because let's be honest a lot of books from this publisher have romance so you kinda gotta expect that sort of thing and I loved seeing that bit of romance in the book. Overall this book was really good, fast paced, unique and I really loved it.
December 12, 2016
Quit simply, this was a very typical Harlequin romance with the added quirk that it was set in Antarctica. The idea that the CDC is involved and that our heroine is a hot-shot doctor FOR the CDC even at such a young age, is even better but again, Harlequin can be contrary that way LOL!
While the plot may be difficult to swallow (terrorism via an ice core sample from the Antarctic)it is not ALL that difficult to swall and the author did a great jopb in making me beleive that it can really happen. The plot was a little cliched (what's new?) and the rest of the story had the proper amount of the angst that Harlequin is famous for, rapid character growth ( because the books are so short) and a set up for the next book in this trilogy (series?).
*ARC Supplied by publisher
While the plot may be difficult to swallow (terrorism via an ice core sample from the Antarctic)it is not ALL that difficult to swall and the author did a great jopb in making me beleive that it can really happen. The plot was a little cliched (what's new?) and the rest of the story had the proper amount of the angst that Harlequin is famous for, rapid character growth ( because the books are so short) and a set up for the next book in this trilogy (series?).
*ARC Supplied by publisher
December 2, 2016
Avery & Grant were college sweethearts but Grant broke her heart. Ten years later, they are both doctors and they meet up again to stop a villain who is spreading a disease that is killing people. Neither has forgotten each other and Grant is especially remorseful in the way he hurt the woman he loved. This was an interesting read with very likable characters and a story that captured my interest till the end.
January 19, 2017
A thriller and love story at the same time. A good read for a cold winter day. This wasn't the usual Harlequin romance, it was fast paced and interesting to the very end. I recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers with a little romance. I received this book from Goodreads for free.
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January 11, 2017
I won this book on Goodreads. I'm a sucker for these kind of Harlequin books. This one didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed it.
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