The Origins of Heartbreak

After the loss of her father, college student Alex McHenry struggles to move forward from grief, caring for her withdrawn mother and navigating her own pain. When she joins a paramedic program and meets the enigmatic medical student Megan Callahan, their lives become intertwined amidst a bacterial outbreak that forces them to confront their personal struggles. This compelling story explores themes of healing, connection, and overcoming past traumas, and is the first in the Lakeside Hospital series.