The Burnout Cure

Jill
Blake
Genre: 
Contemporary

After losing her fiancé to suicide, Doctor Lily Reid has dedicated her life to the prevention of depression and suicide awareness among overworked physicians.  Doctor Wolf Knox is a hospitalist who does not believe that what Lily is fighting for is worth the effort. He is, however, attracted to her and will stop at nothing to get her into his bed. They have a series of ups and downs in an attempt to build a relationship. Will Lily give up her dreams for Wolf or will he re-evaluate his opinion about the work she is completing? 

“The Burnout Cure” is a fast, sexy read that includes several scenes that could set the pages on fire. The character development is lacking, so readers may not connect with the main characters’ personalities, or even care to try. Lily is presented as an educated, independent, headstrong woman who is determined to bring attention to depression and suicide prevention among overworked physicians. Yet, when Wolf looks at her, she melts and jumps into bed with him—the same man who basically laughs at her work while ignoring the valid points of her arguments. An abrupt ending without a real conclusion and no epilogue, seems to point to a happily ever after. Or does it?  There are amusing scenes that add to the overall plot, but not enough to save it completely. For those who enjoy descriptive sexual scenes without a building relationship, this book is for you. 


Tina Donovan