
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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Nurse, 15 years
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.
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.




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
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


Eden Drake

Gavin Berniak

Layla Evans

Mesha Franklin

Shelly Grant

Kia Rollins

Akio Zhang

Amber Whitman

Mona Fields

Praise Evans

Justice Eden Princeton Evans

Dolores "Aunt Dollie" Freeman

Melanie Daniels

Bishop Yance Evans

Mason Daniels

Jaylen "Jay" Carter

Robert

Robin

Kennedy Dixon

Sondra Michaels

Karla Monroe

Trina Deeds

Kylie Langford

Kate Wilder

Rico Santiago

Michael "Little Mike" Reyes

Shawn "Sarge" Watkins

Officer Brenda Williams

Kima Davis

Phoenix Taylor

Dawn Richards

Trae Matthews

Jordan Drake

Mimi Ellis

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

Writing since age 8
Journalism degree
Social work background
10+ years nursing
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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