Disaster Status (Mercy Hospital, Book 2) [Paperback]

Candace Calvert (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Excellent writing, appealing characters, and an honest portrayal of human emotions--this book is a great read, and I predict a huge readership for the author. --Hannah Alexander, author of A Killing Frost and the Hideaway series

Disaster Status grabs the reader from its opening pages to its riveting end. Compelling characters keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. --Margaret Daley, author of Forsaken Canyon and Together for the Holidays

Candace Calvert succeeded in thrilling me, chilling me, and filling me with awe and respect for ER trauma. --DiAnn Mills, author of Breach of Trust and Sworn to Protect

Charge nurse Erin Quinn escaped personal turmoil to work on the peaceful California coast. But when a hazardous material spill places Pacific Mercy Hospital on disaster status and stresses staff, she’s put to the test. And thrown into conflict with the fire department’s handsome incident commander, who thinks her strategy is out of line.
Fire Captain Scott McKenna has felt the toxic effects of tragedy; he’s learned to go strictly by the book to advance his career, heal his family, and protect his wounded heart. When he’s forced to team with the passionately determined ER charge nurse, sparks fly. As they work to save lives, can they handle the attraction kindled between them . . . without getting burned?

From the Back Cover

ER charge nurse Erin Quinn escaped personal turmoil to work on the peaceful California coast. But when a hazardous material spill places Pacific Mercy Hospital on disaster status and stresses staff, she’s put to the test. And thrown into conflict with the fire department’s handsome incident commander, who thinks her strategy is out of line.
Fire captain Scott McKenna has felt the toxic effects of tragedy; he’s learned to go strictly by the book to advance his career, heal his family, and protect his wounded heart. When he’s forced to team with the passionately determined ER nurse, sparks fly. As they work to save lives, can they handle the attraction kindled between them . . . without getting burned?

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (March 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414325444
• ISBN-13: 978-1414325446
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candace Calvert is an ER nurse who landed on the "other side of the stethoscope" after the equestrian accident that broke her neck and convinced her love, laughter--and faith--are the very best medicines of all. The inspirational account of her accident and recovery appears in Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul, and launched her writing career.

Her popular medical drama series (Mercy Hospital and Grace Medical) offer readers a chance to "scrub in" on the exciting world of emergency medicine, along with charismatic characters, pulse-pounding action, tender romance, humor, suspense--and an encouraging prescription for hope. Think "Grey's Anatomy finds its soul"!

A native northern Californian, mother of two and proud grandmother to seven, Candace enjoys cruise travel, Bible study, bird watching, hiking, gardening, cooking, and being her husband's biggest karaoke fan. Please visit her website at: www.candacecalvert.com.

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light, Heartwarming! Disaster Status by Candace Calvert, June 4, 2010

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April A. Renn "aarenn(AprilR)" (Henderson, NC) - See all my reviews
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DISASTER STATUS by Candace Calvert is an Inspirational Medical Romance set in modern day Pacific Mercy ER. It is the second in the Mercy Hospital series but is easily read as a stand alone. It is well written with depth and detail. The medical terminology is great, the detail exact. It has drama, forgiveness, guilt, snippets of humor, hope and faith. The characters are strong, pull you into the story and hold your attention. It is fast paced from the beginning to the end. If you enjoy medical romance and drama you will enjoy this one. This book was received for review from Tyndale and details can be found at My Book Addicton and More.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Terrific ER Romance from Candace Calvert, March 18, 2010

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Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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I would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank you" to Candace Calvert and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Disaster Status" to review for them. I have always been grateful for this generosity, and I am trying to improve at being consistent in taking the time to thank these wonderfully giving individuals in a public forum. I really appreciate your time, effort and expense in making a reviewer copy available to me.

Candace Calvert brings the ER of Pacific Mercy to life once again in the second novel in the Mercy Hospital series, "Disaster Status". In this hospital-come-to-life drama, ER Charge Nurse Erin Quinn is struggling with life. She wants nothing to do with her father, and thinks she knows what's best for her grandmother. In her professional life, she is dealing with a massive agricultural contamination that is keeping the ER full of poisoning victims. Enter Fire Captain Scott McKenna, who is battling demons of his own. His hero father's very public death haunts him, as does the accident that took his sister and her husband away from his young nephew. When these two meet, the sparks begin to fly, but will they lead to romance or will they just get burned.

I waited patiently for this book, and I am so glad it's here! Calvert is not only a good writer, her experience as an ER nurse adds life and credibility to her stories. I love this series, and will continue to keep my eyes peeled for more offerings from this amazing writer.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and faith-affirming..., June 3, 2010

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N. Herriman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disaster Status (Mercy Hospital, Book 2) (Paperback)

Disaster Status is another wonderful book in the Mercy Hospital series. Nurse Erin Quinn and firefighter Scott McKenna are highly sympathetic characters whose outer strength masks internal pain. When they're both forced to face the consequences of a toxic pesticide spill, they're challenged to trust themselves, each other and God. Fast-paced and filled with the accurate details of life in an emergency room, this book is a must for anyone who loves contemporary inspirational fiction.