A DOCTOR’S VOW When he fled Eagle Point years ago, ex-Air Force trauma surgeon Mitch Wellington left only broken dreams behind. Now he’s back with a new dream—opening a trauma center in the rural area and saving lives. He hopes to hire the quick-thinking nurse who impressed him during an emergency.But Lauren Bates lost her faith and doesn’t believe she deserves to help anyone. Mitch knows firsthand what loss feels like. And it’ll take all his devotion to show Lauren that sometimes, the best medicine is a combination of faith, community—and love.Eagle Point Emergency: Saving lives—and losing their hearts—in a small Illinois town.