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15 May 2012

Marian Baay Reviews Critical Care by Candace Calvert



Critical Care by Candace Calvert

Review by Marian Baay

*4 stars*

Claire used to be an ER nurse, but when her brother came in during her shift severely burned and died, she panicked and couldn't work the ER anymore. She promised herself never to set foot in the ER again. She took a new job at another hospital and tried to stay away from the ER. But when the ER team are dealing with a tragedy she is needed to evaluate the staff if they can handle the situation.

Dr. Logan Caldwell is not happy to see Claire counseling his staff. His experience is that counseling doesn't help. He thinks one must set their problems aside and do a good job. But with his gruff demeanour he's making working with him almost impossible.
When he is showing indifference to Claire's work she's not afraid to tell him the truth. For Logan that is a surprise. No one ever talked to him that way.

Both Claire and Logan are suffering loss and disappointments. Claire is a believer, but Logan doesn't believe in the power of prayer. He tried that, but it didn't work. Claire had her future plans worked out, but they're all falling apart.
Will those two hurting people find healing—and love?

Secondary characters ER head nurse Erin and workaholic nurse Sarah are making the story more interesting. All the characters fit nicely in the story—even the one-eared cat is a character to love. :)
I really love reading Candace Calvert's work. She has such a pleasant voice and she knows how to captivate me. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series!

Candace Calvert's books can be purchased at CBD, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other book stores.  



GIVEAWAY:  Leave a comment and your email to be entered in this week’s contest.  Drawing will be late Saturday.  Candace is offering two paperback giveaways of each of the books reviewed this week and we are offering an e-book of either one, for a total of five possible chances to win this week!

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50 comments:

  1. LadetteMay 15, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Sounds great! Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  2. Diana FlowersMay 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Great review, MARIAN! Sounds like a great book to add to my TBR stack that is tumbling over and trailing out the front door. LOL! Not really, but they are tumbling over in my bookcase.:)

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  3. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Thanks for stopping by PWNMOM! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  4. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks DIANA! Just download it to your Kindle. There they can't tumble over. ;)

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  5. Teresa MathewsMay 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    MARIAN great review! I think I have this one already on my Kindle or at least one of Candaace's wonderful books..can't wait to read it! :)

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  6. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    PWMOM, DIANA, TERESA: Thank you so much for the enthusiasm regarding this first book in my Mercy series. And MARIAN: I so appreciate your time and talent in reviewing it.

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  7. Carrie Fancett PagelsMay 15, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks for the review MARIAN. I can't wait to get started on reading CANDACE's books after hearing how people whose opinion I respect, such as you, recommend her so highly! I know you are reading all the time MARIAN for your job, too, and are picky, so that means a lot that you love CANDACE's work!

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  8. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Hey TERESA! One of Candace's books was free on Kindle some weeks ago. I guess you downloaded that one, right? Make time to read it. You won't regret it!

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  9. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Thank you CANDACE for your kind words!

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  10. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    CARRIE, I think you will like Candace's books. When you have time, try to get to read them!

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  11. Liz RMay 15, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Sounds great! Can't wait to get started on this series!

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  12. JordanMay 15, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Love this book! Can't wait to get the rest of the series!

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  13. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Great review on Candace's new book. I would like my name put in the drawing for the free book. I have read #2 in the series as #1 was missing from the selection that I had. Anxious to read the whole series and the first one of the new series that was just realeased.
    pshines@frontiernet.net

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  14. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    What a wonderful review Candace! I love your books, I can't wait to read the next one.
    stardustindy@yahoo.com

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  15. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    LIZ, JORDAN, AND PSHINES: I'd be delighted to have you "scrub in" with the Mercy Hospital series--and Trauma Plan that begins Grace Medical. It's my privilege to offer you these exciting and hopeful stories. Thanks for stopping by to read Marian's review of Critical Care!

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  16. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    LIZ and JORDAN thanks for coming by! Good luck in the drawing!

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  17. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    PSHINES, thanks for commenting. Maybe you'll win. Good luck!

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  18. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    STARDUSTINDY, so pleased you like my review. :)

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  19. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    STARDUSTINDY: I SO appreciate that encouragement!

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  20. FaithMay 15, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Lovely review, Marian! I think I have a book by Ms. Calvert on my shelf somewhere, I just have to get around to reading it!

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  21. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    FAYE: I hope you enjoy the read. :-)

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  22. NanceeMay 15, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Excellent review. Having a medical background I love reading medical fiction. I'd love to win a copy of this book. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26@sbcglobal.net

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  23. Denise UnterseeMay 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    :I LOVE ALL OF CANDACE BOOKS! I would love to own this one! Denise duntersee@faithchurchofdavis.org

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  24. kykittyMay 15, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Candace is one of all time favorite authors. She brings the joy back to me of nursing seeing I am unable to do the job anymore due to car accident. I just love her and thank God for leading her in this area.

    kykitty@att.net

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  25. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    NANCEE, KYKITTY: I love that you are fellow medical folk--heroes, always in my book(s). Thank you for commenting and making me feel welcome. And best of luck with the drawing!

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  26. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    (waving) hello DENISE! Wonderful to "see" you here. Thank you for your kindness and best of luck in the book giveaway!

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  27. Kathy TrimMay 15, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Excellent review! can't ever resist the chance to win one of Candace's books!! Love her genre of medical fiction with a healthy prescription for hope!

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  28. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    FAYE, make time to read it. You won't regret!

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  29. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Thanks NANCEE! DENISE and KITTY, thanks for coming by!

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  30. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    KATHY thanks for commenting! Could you please leave your email, so that we can contact you if you win?

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  31. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    CANDACE, thank you for your presence! So good to see your smiling face. :))

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  32. Carrie Fancett PagelsMay 15, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Oh, I love the name KYKITTY!!! So cute!

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  33. Carrie Fancett PagelsMay 15, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Did we announce MARGIE as the WINNER yet? This is one of Candace's FB followers. MARGY is our first winner per random.org. I will do another drawing tomorrow morning.

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  34. Marian BaayMay 15, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Congrats MARGIE!! Enjoy reading the book!

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  35. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Congratulations, MARGY! Did I mention: Whoo hoo!? I'm delighted to sign and personalize a book for you. :-)

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  36. CandaceCalvertMay 15, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    KATHY: How beyond delightful to see you here! Once again, I SO appreciate your gracious encouragement of my work. Such a blessing.

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  37. Diana FlowersMay 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Happy Reading, MARGY! CONGRATS!!

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  38. CandaceCalvertMay 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    BRENDA: So glad you liked this book--and here's hoping you're a winner, friend!

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  39. Marian BaayMay 16, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    BRENDA, we will enter you in the contest. Good luck! Can you leave an email address? Thanks!

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  40. Marian BaayMay 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Thanks BRENDA! A great day to you too!

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  41. Mirjam de JoodeMay 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    It would be really nice to win.
    I hope to make a chance :)

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  42. Marian BaayMay 16, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Hey MIRJAM, thanks for commenting. Hope you'll win. :)

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  43. CandaceCalvertMay 16, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Thank you for stopping by and good luck, MIRJAM!

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  44. CandaceCalvertMay 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Hello everyone, I'm letting you know that Margy generously offered her book back for another winner (she already has my books). So I'm pleased to announced that BRENDA is the new winner of the first drawing! And KYKITTY is the winner of the second book drawing. Congratulations ladies! Three more books remain in this 5-book drawing--keep watching! And thank you all for you kind comments.

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  45. CandaceCalvertMay 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    LOL, make that "your" kind comments. Where's my copy editor? (wink)

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  46. Carrie Fancett PagelsMay 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Um, so sorry, we don't offer that service on OTT-WGH, CANDACE. Maybe Marian can do it in the Dutch language when she wakes up tomorrow morning! She is six hours ahead.

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  47. CandaceCalvertMay 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Ha! I totally love the idea, CARRIE! I can only imagine how my typos would look in Dutch. Oh, MARIAN . . . (wink).

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  48. Marian BaayMay 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    CANDACE, I'm the closest to an editor you will find on this blog. Ha! Sorry I was sleeping... LOL

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  49. Marian BaayMay 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Congrats to KYKITTY and BRENDA!

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  50. Carrie Fancett PagelsMay 19, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    NANCEE! You are the winner of the ebook this week! Check your email! Congrats! You join winners KYKITTY and BRENDA!

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