Publication date: September 29th, 2020
Synopsis:
Recent college graduate Stella Reynolds has sworn off men in order to focus on passing her nurse residency, but when she gets caught up in a steamy love triangle between a gorgeous new physician and the playful paramedic next door, her ability to concentrate takes a backseat to love and lust.
Will she miss out on a chance at romance and risk losing her nursing career before it even begins? Or will she pick the best suitor while also mastering her nursing skills in a high stress unit?
It's just another day of love, lust and saving lives at Atlas Memorial.
Here's what you can expect from Atlas Memorial:
💓 Quirky & Hilarious Female Lead
💓 Sexy New Physican vs Swoony Paramedic Love Interest
💓 Fast-Paced Urban Hospital Setting
💓 Medical Romance
💓 Laugh-Out-Loud Romantic Comedy
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"Stella's quirky, accident-prone, relatable, and downright adorable." -- Melinda Clayton, Author of The Cedar Hollow Series
"I gave this story five stars because it was fast-paced, engaging and I had to read straight through it to find out how it ended." -- Goodreads Review
"I really enjoyed this story and following Stella through her new career and her trouble with men. I struggled trying to decide if I was team Travis or team Ryan!" -- L.M. Reid, Author of Hard to Hate
Excerpt
My fingers instinctively moved to his sandy blonde hair, pulling it gently, forcing a small moan to escape his lips. He released my mouth, making his way across my jawline and over to my earlobe, finding the small crook just below it. I gulped, the sensation rocking me, making me want to practically climb him in the middle of his living room. He guided us several steps until the backs of my legs were hitting the sofa, then slid a hand to my neck, supporting me as he lowered me down.
My senses scrambled as his weight rested down on me.
"Is this okay?" he asked between kisses, his voice husky and low.
"Yes," I said. "This is perfect."
I could feel a smile spread across his face as he bit and nipped at my jaw.
"I like your approach a lot better than mine," I breathed.
"Well I could give you a few pointers if you're interested," he said, positioning a knee in between my thighs. He captured my mouth again, this time deepening the kiss and I was worried I might hump his leg. Instead I reached for the hem of his shirt, sliding it up his back. I could feel the ripple of muscles as my hands glided upwards and as if on cue, he sat up pulling the garment over his head and dropping it to the floor. Grateful to see his bare chest again, I was practically panting from the feel of it against me.
"Is this too fast?" he asked, looking into my eyes. They were warm. Kind. Not a hint of force in them.
"No. Is this too fast for you?"
"Hell no, Stella." His lips curled into a smile. "I've been thinking about doing this since the moment I met you."
He wrapped a hand around my hair, pulling gently, then nipped and kissed and nuzzled his way from my ear down to my throat.
I pulled at the thin strap of my dress before realizing that I was completely naked under my top, having forgone a bra for the sake of fashion. I stiffened unsure of how quickly to proceed.
"What's wrong?" He pulled back to look at me again. "We can stop if this is too fast."
My heart melted at his decency, but my vagina was having none of it, instead choosing to scream out her list of demands.
"No, that's not it." My cheeks heated. "I'm wearing a spaghetti strap, so umm, no bra." Nervous excitement broke through my chest. "Is that too much?"
He let go of my hair, pulling away from me slightly, before resting onto his elbow. My stomach dipped, afraid that he was no longer interested. Instead, he reached for the thin strap of my dress, rolling the thin fabric between his fingers. My breathing quickened, waiting for his direction. His eyes moved to mine where they stayed, as he slowly slid the strap off my shoulder, down and elbow and over my wrist. He reached for my other strap, still holding my gaze. Licking his lips, he slid the matching strap off my other arm. Although the bodice was fitted, Travis took no time in removing it, allowing our skin to finally make full contact.
His hands continued to move the sundress down to my belly, stopping just short of my hips. He raised a single eyebrow and a jolt of pleasure shot through me. Just the suggestion of me getting laid had my panties soaked through. From the shittiest day ever, to now having a gorgeous man undressing me while I lie beneath him. I needed to pinch myself to remember it was all real. I raised my hips as Travis finished sliding the dress off, dropping it onto the floor beside his shirt. I reached for the button on his shorts, hoping he would allow me to undress him in the same manner, knowing damn well I would never look as sexy as he did while doing it. I bit my lower lip, hoping for the playful sex kitten look, when suddenly an alarm rang out.
I froze. "What is that?"
"Shit." Travis stood up, reaching for his phone on the coffee table. "It's work."
"Seriously?" It sounded like a foghorn or like maybe the building was on fire.
"Hello, this is Travis," he said into the phone.
Suddenly I felt extremely underdressed. Why is it that one minute you can't possibly get your clothes off fast enough, and the next you're sitting around with your tits hanging out, wishing to god you at least had a bra handy? I reached for my dress that laid crumpled on the floor, but Travis put a hand on my shoulder, shaking his head. Instead he grabbed a blanket from a nearby chair, wrapping it around me with one hand then covered the mouthpiece of his cell.
"Sorry, I have to take this. Gimme two minutes."
He winked and my nipples went hard. I sat practically purring on the couch, waiting expectantly. Honey, take all the time you need.
Krista Harper is a contemporary romance and romantic comedy writer.
The first in her family to attend college, she received a practical degree in nursing before pursuing her MFA at the age of 40.
A Chicago native, Krista currently resides in the Colorado mountains with her husband, two kids and four rescues, where she enjoys being nature adjacent.
Find out more on her website.
