Medical Drama Romance

As the PillsAre Passed

Where every shift tells a story. Where professional duties collide with personal desires in the halls of Harmony Cove.

A Novel by Ponesha Cherrie

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Ponesha Cherrie
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I couldn't put it down. The tension between duty and desire had me turning pages all night.

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Nurse, 15 years

Medical RomanceWorkplace DramaSlow BurnEnsemble CastAdult FictionEmotional
The Story

About As the Pills Are Passed

In the halls of Harmony Cove Nursing & Rehab, professional duties collide with personal desires, creating a web of relationships that blur the lines between care and conflict. Follow the intertwining stories of nurses, CNAs, and support staff as they navigate love, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal in a world where emotional stakes run as high as medical ones.

Urban Fiction
The Setting

Harmony Cove Nursing & Rehab

A place where every shift brings drama, secrets, and unexpected connections. Behind the professional exterior lies a world of complex relationships, personal struggles, and untold stories.

Healthcare FacilityLong-term CareRehab Center
Harmony Cove Exterior
Harmony Cove Lobby
Harmony Cove Common Room
Harmony Cove Building Complex
What to Expect

Themes & Elements

Love & Betrayal

Relationships tested by secrets and desire

Workplace Dynamics

Power, politics, and personal vendettas

High Stakes Drama

When careers and hearts hang in the balance

Medical Setting

The pressure cooker of healthcare

The Cast

Meet the Staff of
Harmony Cove

Behind every shift lies a story. Complex, compelling characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.

36 Characters to discover

Damian McKnight - Nurse Entrepreneur
Nurse Entrepreneur

Damian McKnight

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Eden Drake - Former Harmony Cove Nurse
Nurse (formerly at Harmony Cove)

Eden Drake

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Gavin Berniak - Nurse and Financial Advisor
Registered Nurse / Financial Advisor

Gavin Berniak

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Layla Evans - Assistant Director of Nursing
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Layla Evans

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Mesha Franklin - CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mesha Franklin

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Shelly Grant - CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Shelly Grant

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Kia Rollins - CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Kia Rollins

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Akio Zhang - Nurse Practitioner and Feng Shui Consultant
Nurse Practitioner / Feng Shui Consultant

Akio Zhang

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Amber Whitman - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN)

Amber Whitman

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Mona Fields - Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse

Mona Fields

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Praise Evans - Daughter of Layla Evans
Elementary School Student

Praise Evans

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Justice Eden Princeton Evans - Son of Layla Evans and Eden Drake
Toddler

Justice Eden Princeton Evans

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Dolores Aunt Dollie Freeman - Community Elder
Retired / Family Cook

Dolores "Aunt Dollie" Freeman

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Melanie Daniels - Director of Nursing
Director of Nursing

Melanie Daniels

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Bishop Yance Evans - The Bishop Bandit
Former Pastor

Bishop Yance Evans

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Mason Daniels - Family Man
Family Man

Mason Daniels

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Jaylen Jay Carter - Ex-CNA
Ex-CNA / Street Pharmacist

Jaylen "Jay" Carter

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Robert - Administrator
Administrator

Robert

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Robin - Corporate Nurse
Corporate Nurse

Robin

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Kennedy Dixon - CNA and Wig Maker
CNA / Wig Maker

Kennedy Dixon

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Sondra Michaels - Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner

Sondra Michaels

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Karla Monroe - Nurse and Content Creator
Nurse / Content Creator

Karla Monroe

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Trina Deeds - Beauty Influencer
Unemployed / Beauty Influencer

Trina Deeds

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Kylie Langford - Medical Office Manager
Medical Office Manager

Kylie Langford

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Kate Wilder - Philanthropy Consultant
Philanthropy Consultant

Kate Wilder

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Rico Santiago - Street Pharmacist
Street Pharmacist

Rico Santiago

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Michael Little Mike Reyes - Street Runner
Street Runner

Michael "Little Mike" Reyes

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Shawn Sarge Watkins - LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shawn "Sarge" Watkins

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Officer Brenda Williams - Correctional Officer
Correctional Officer

Officer Brenda Williams

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Kima Davis - CNA at Harmony Cove
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Kima Davis

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Phoenix Taylor - LPN at Harmony Cove
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Phoenix Taylor

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Dawn Richards - Former CNA
Former CNA at Harmony Cove

Dawn Richards

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Trae Matthews - Master Stylist
Master Stylist / Co-Owner

Trae Matthews

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Jordan Drake - Professional Basketball Player
Professional Basketball Player

Jordan Drake

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Mimi Ellis - Rehab Peer Mentor
Former Teacher / Rehab Peer Mentor

Mimi Ellis

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Claudia Wilson - Administrator
Nursing Home Administrator

Claudia Wilson

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And many more unforgettable characters await in the full story...

Ponesha Cherrie - Author

Writing since age 8

Journalism degree

Social work background

10+ years nursing

The Author

Ponesha Cherrie

Ponesha Cherrie is an author whose love for storytelling began early—she wrote her very first book at just eight years old. Driven by a passion for words, Ponesha earned a degree in journalism, always knowing that writing would be central to her life.

Yet her journey took her on a remarkable path through social work and, ultimately, into the world of nursing. With over a decade of experience as a nurse, Ponesha has worked in both hospital and nursing home settings, specializing in geriatric and acute care.

Her days have been filled with unforgettable moments—offering comfort to patients and families, navigating the fast-paced demands of acute care, and building deep, meaningful relationships with her colleagues. Through the heartbreaks and triumphs, she's learned that nursing is as much about compassion and resilience as it is about clinical skill.

Her novels, which she affectionately calls “Medical Literature,” blend the drama and romance of healthcare with the authenticity only a nurse can provide.

Whether she's drawing from a poignant moment at a patient's bedside or the camaraderie of a night shift team, Ponesha crafts medical dramas and romances that resonate with readers and shine a light on the real lives behind the scrubs.

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