Paging Dr. Hart | Dr. Melissa Damond
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I requested this arc on a whim — and I’m so glad I did! I wasn’t sure what to expect, and was so pleasantly surprised. Dr. Tiffany Hart is working through her residency when she’s given the task of interviewing and training Dr. Ethan Clark. Coming from incredibly different backgrounds, a slow burn, sweet romance happens with pieces of Tiffany’s past interrupting and testing them. And they go to Disney World! The various timelines were well done and kept me wanting more. There was so much character growth that was so fun to follow. I loved the addition of texts with her best friend throughout and the updates on her cat, Fred (which happens to be one of my cat’s names sooo i was especially obsessed). Also, there is a spicy version of the book, and a non-spicy version — so anyone can enjoy this story. If you like Grey’s Anatomy, Disney, or Taylor Swift easter eggs, this is especially for you! Thank you NetGalley and Dr. Melissa Dymond for this arc! Paging Dr. Hart releases on June 17, 2024!

Rating - 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date Read - April 30, 2024
Publication Date - June 17, 2024

*I received an E-ARC of this book for free in exchange for an honest review* - Thank you @melissadymondauthor, @victoryeditingngc and @netgalley!

I love the illustrations throughout the book! Special touches like that make the reading experience even better. There is a clear dual timeline, which is the only type of dual timeline I want to read! I enjoyed the medical descriptions and found everything pretty easy to understand with my only background knowledge being the show Scrubs! I also appreciated the glossary provided within the book for easy access and ability to refer back if you ever get confused about a definition. Ethan is so sweet and cute! I love all his little gestures and he has cute banter with Tiffany. There’s a spicy and a sweet version, which is great to reach more readers and it would be cool to see that happen more. The author is also a doctor and I love that she is donating a portion of the proceeds of this book for lung cancer research! This is not your typical medical romance and there was a lot that I wasn’t expecting for sure!

If you like medical romance, reverse grumpy x sunshine or black cat x golden retriever, you should check out Paging Dr. Hart!

Get excited to read Paging Dr. Hart, available June 17! 🎉

*Please check trigger warnings*

Thank you Netgalley and Dr. Melissa Dymond for the ARC!
Release Date: June 17, 2024

Two resident physicians. Forced proximity. Tiffany is grumpy, Ethan is sunshine. What could go wrong?

A lot actually. This book is sneaky! You think you're getting a sweet lovey-dovey coworker romance story, but then you get pulled into the past with Tiffany's 'rise from the ashes' upbringing. She has a past that is now haunting her present and the suspense is gripping!

The author does a great job on enveloping you into Tiffany's troubled past and you become invested in her future. I thought all the medical details were well placed as well, not too much where it was like a Grey's Anatomy episode, but just enough to set the stage for a great office romance!

read this book if you like:
suspense
he falls first
slow burn
trips to Disney!

Last thing! Another aspect that this author does right is she made a sweet/spicy version of this novel! I personally read the spicy, get your pre-order now! I recommend this read.

Suspense, medicine, and romance ALL in one book?! Like talk about a dream come true.

The storyline flips between Tiffany’s past and present. I was on the edge of my seat as I watched Tiffany’s past unravel and come back to haunt her in the present.

I adore the way Ethan pays so much attention to detail when it comes to Tiffany and even defending and sticking up for her when he barely even knows her.

It’s a slow-burn, but be patient. It’s totally worth the wait. There’s some 🌶️🌶️ spice near the end in a couple scenes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Melissa for the digital reviewer’s copy in exchange for my honest review.

P.S. Be sure to subscribe to Melissa’s newsletter for a bonus chapter. Totally worth it to hear the same scene from another point of view! I love how much thought she puts into this for her readers. ☺️

This book has 2 versions (clean or spicy) and I read the open door spicy version. This was my first medical romance novel with suspense and I was gripped throughout! I loved it! It does leave you with a few unanswered questions at the end but there’s no huge cliffhanger. For me, these questions didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book and I am intrigued to find out the answers in any further books by this author. I loved the dual timeline and how Ethan (MMC) and Tiffany’s (FMC) relationship developed throughout. I felt that the characters were relatable, the plot was engaging, and the whole book was well written. I highly recommend Paging Dr Hart!

4/5 Stars
1/5 Chili Peppers

I really enjoyed this medical romance with suspense. There were so many unpredictable twists that had me reading this book cover to cover in under 48 hours. I really enjoyed the workplace setting and the slow burn. Disney being a focal point in this story was also a very cute touch.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dr. Melissa Dymond for the ARC.

Publish Date: June 17, 2024

@we.read.and.ramble

What I thought would be a cute romance book in a hospital setting turned out to be so much more than that.

Tiffany is what one would call a lone wolf, because having people to care about equals a lot of pain when they leave you. During the story, we learn about Tiffany's rough past and how she came to be as she is now. Her past also explains why, in the beginning, she keeps her distance from the new resident Ethan, and why she is scared to trust him.

"You're no ice queen. You're pure fire."

The story starts out a bit slow, but picks up after about 20%. I was really curious to see how the flashbacks related to the life Tiffany currently has and what I got was beyond my expectations. Tiffany's past gave me so much to think about, such as trying to find out who you are at a young age while also dealing with heartbreak and grief. The book also focusses on the fact that your past is a part of your story, but also that it doesn't have to define who you are as a person later in your life and that maybe the only one you really need forgiveness from is yourself.

The dynamic between Ethan and Tiffany is really good. It's fun, it's fresh, but also realistic. People have baggage and you have to find a way to deal with it and talk about thing, which they do. Ethan is also a pure golden retriever which I think is the best kind of guy Tiffany could get. Melissa Dymond did a great job at making their relationship feel really genuine and authentic.

"You can kiss me anywhere, anytime."

Overall, I really recommend this book to anyone who is in the mood for a romance novel, but also wants a bit of angst, mystery and action in it. The writing is good and easy to follow. The story has multiple layers which really keeps you engaged in the entire story. The ending is just the finishing touch because all story lines get the closure you would want from them. So in the end, it was a great book which really enjoyed.

A major thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When I originally requested this
book it seemed that the reviews were mixed but my goodness! I loved this one so much. The spice was amazing. I was completely shocked by the suspense factor in the book and it kept me completely intrigued through the storyline. Grab a copy and read it. You won’t be disappointed.

📚 Paging Dr Hart
✍ Dr. Melissa Dymond
📖 Suspense, Romance
4★⚊
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What an incredible story..
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Intriguing, fast paced, with some plot twists, you'll be flipping the pages non stop..
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Tiffany Hart is a known Radiology Dr. Who's been constantly compared as an ice- queen.. she doesn't want any commitment, nor casual relationships, she's focused on her job and only on her job..
Ethan Clark.. a resident with a lot of swagger, will entry Tiffany's day to day.. stirring everything up..
Past and present will collide and Tiffany will be caught in a battle of what she truly wants..
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All the feels:
👩‍⚕️ Enemies to lovers
🥼 forced proximity
💉 workplace romance
🧫 drama/tension
👩‍⚕️ dual timeline
🧬 secret past
🔬 reversed grumpy/sunshine
💊 suspense/spicy
❤ medical romcom
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𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟏𝟕
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Special thanks to Dr Melissa Dymond, Victory Editing, Netgalley Co-Op for this arc. The opinions in here are on my own.
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Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.
I requested this book for 2 different reasons.
One of them is the donation towards lung cancer research. As a person with mesothelioma,I think this is really reaaally awesome.
And second, because this seemed to be a nice,cute hospital romance. And initially it really was. The recipe seemed perfect: a bit of banter, a bit of them being enemies, a bit of grumpy vs sunshine, a tragic & adventurous past... Until ...it started to become too much, to the point I really had to make sure I'm reading the same book. The last 20% of the book felt unfinished, rushed and I feel like some questions we're left unanswered. Despite all of this I do think the book is a solid 3-3.5*. ^^

Tiffany Hart is a struggling resident. She has a troubled past that she's desperate to forget. She is just trying to be the best she can be. She meets Ethan while giving a presentation and immediately dislikes him. However, he is good looking and charming and impossible to not like. They grow closer and she's scared. She's scared that her past will scare him away and she'll forever be alone. She learns to let people in slowly, but her past catches up to her. Luckily, Ethan is the perfect guy and saves her from her past. He's hurt than she wouldn't share that part of her, but again, he's pretty perfect and stays with her. I would have liked to see the mystery of her father solved, but nothing is perfect

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest Review.

In this medical rom-com, icy third-year resident Dr. Tiffany Hart meets charming transfer Dr. Ethan Clark. And he immediately ruins everything. He points out a mistake in the presentation she was counting on earning a reward for and she quickly finds out she has to share her office with him. The worst part: he annoyingly INSITS on being her friend. And even worse? She kind of likes it.

I was expecting funny, silly medical drama, rivals-to-lovers, conference drama etc. etc. etc. I was NOT expecting dark histories, borderline mafia (side)plot and literal murder. You're in for a ride y'all!
Actually, I really liked this book. I enjoyed the view into Tiffany's past, especially with the focus on two people with such a huge contrast in backgrounds. Tiffany grew up in a bad neighborhood in Vegas and Ethan is the son of a Legacy of doctors. Watching the expectations and realities both have play out was a lot of fun. The story was also pretty slow-burn, which I really liked.
However, it fell short in two regards: the beginning was so weirdly rushed? Ethan and Tiffany needed a slower plot in the beginning, maybe simply with less "events" and more banter, to really characterise and develop their relationship. Secondly, it's honestly a CRIME to market this as a simple rom-com. The plot about Tiffany's past took up so many pages and was so complex, it didn't deserve to be relegated to not even being mentioned. The book is not the happy-go-lucky rom-com with a twist it's marketed as, and that does a real disservice to the book.
I really recommend this book to people who would enjoy Grey's anatomy but focused on Jo's storyline. I feel like that might be a bit closer to what to expect.

I liked Tiffany. She is strong and determined. She is button-up, reserved, and keeps people at arm length to avoid getting hurt. Reading her past, we get to know why.I liked her character growth. I loved how she finally started to let people into her life.


I love Ethan too. He gives the golden retriever energy. Although he comes from a doctor family, he wants to make his own name. He wants to be out of his family legacy. He has some family-related issues. He also has some grief pain behind his smiley face. 

I loved reading the banter between them. Their chemistry is enjoyable to read. They talk about their grief with each other. They understand each other. Ethan shares his insecurities and his pain with Tiffany without hesitation. I love how Ethan helped Tiffany to open up. Ethan remembers small things about Tiffany. I loved that. I enjoyed reading about them. 

Reading Tiffany's past was tense. I was scared for her reading those chapters. It was heartbreaking.Tiffany's past adds a mystery element to the story.

Thank you for choosing me to read an advanced copy of Paging Dr. Hart. It’s not a normal genre for me but this was a cute, cozy, and spicy book version of my favorite shows. If you love medical drama and book spice this is right up your alley!

Thanks again for choosing me! I will be putting a review on my good reads around May 27th when the book is released.

You’re no ice queen. You’re pure fire.
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Guys. It took everything in me mt to put the vanilla creamer scene as the top line, so when you read this and when you get to it, let me know so we can swoon together, okay? Because Ethan Clark is certified in swoon. This book was So. Much. Fun! Not only did we have some of the most fun settings (Disney, Las Vegas), but we had the best banter and the most delicious slow burn mixed in with mystery and tension and I just. I loved it. The dual timelines add so much to the story and to Tiffany’s character and her development. I loved trying to figure out the little hidden clues to connect the past to the present, and the last ten percent had my heart RACING. And I have so many questions! The dynamic between Tiffany and Ethan and the demons they’re both battling is a beautiful thing to see as they begin to battle their way toward each other instead of away, and of course the hospital background just makes me a happy camper. This was everything I could’ve wanted in a book, and I highly recommend it!

An excellent escape! Perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy - I really loved the combination of romance and tension!

As someone who loves to read and watch anything medical romance related, I was so excited to read this book and let me tell you…SHE DELIVERED 🥹👏🏼
And she as in, Dr.Melissa Dymond, the author of Paging Dr.Hart, you are 100% on my auto-buy authors list because thank you for writing this masterpiece 💜

Dr.Tiffany Hart is portrayed as this “ice queen” who has made her job, and her cat, Fred (understandably so) her #1 priority. That means no friends, no personal life and without a doubt, no romantic relationships. But then here comes our golden retriever mmc, Dr.Ethan Clark, who literally comes in swinging and decides to break Tiffany’s walls down piece by piece. What Ethan doesn’t realize is that Tiffany has a mysterious past, one that she doesn’t intend on sharing.

What I loved the most about this story is that it really isn’t your typical romance. It’s in dual timeline, which I’ll admit isn’t something I usually gravitate towards, but the use of it really emphasizes what Tiffany has gone through and her development in the present timeline. And aside from Tiffany, our resident black cat fmc, all the other characters are so well written!! I don’t want to say too much, but just thinking about a certain side character and how they contributed to create a sub trope on found family -bangs a fist on my desk- so so good.

After getting a chance to chat with Melissa as well (literally slid in her DMs a few minutes after finishing her book so I can rave to her about her book) I’M SO EXCITED FOR WHATEVER ELSE MELISSA HAS IN STORE! Again, I don’t want to say too much, but just trust me when I say, read read read this book and when you get that feeling of “damn I NEED more. There has to be MORE,” do yourself a favor by going back and reveling in those specific details 😈

Thank you to Melissa Dymond & Netgalley for this arc 🤍

I won’t lie, I did not think that I would end up liking this as much as I did.

Paging Dr. Hart follows Dr. Tiffany Hart as her collected life is spun off course by new-hire Dr. Ethan Clark. They both have their own ulterior motives and they settle in a very cautious dance around each other.

Reading the first 20%, I found the story slow and repetitive, but then the second timeline started picking up. This added SO MUCH to the story. Getting glimpses of Tiffany’s past was the perfect addition to the story, it added a level of complexity that was missing initially, and I was hooked.

It took me about twelve days to get to 20% and I read the rest in one night. Devoured. Learning about Tiffany’s childhood and all the events that led to her becoming a doctor was so interesting. Her history with Shelley and Rafe, her job on the strip, her relationship with Mr. Chen, and her interactions with Stewart were heartbreaking and thought-provoking. On the flip side, we got a heartwarming romance with Ethan, which was equally genuine and thorough. The two storylines blended effortlessly and I was very satisfied with the ending.

I didn’t hate this book but also didn’t love it. I did like reading the past and getting to know Tiffany and what happened to her but I felt like it was dragged out, and honestly the “bad” thing she did wasn’t even that bad or maybe I’m use to reading worse things. I really liked Tiffany and Ethan but felt like their relationship went fast and honestly sometimes that works in a book and sometimes it just doesn’t. All in all I’m glad I read it. It was a fast read and I did like the back story.

I absolutely loved this book OMG. The characters, the plot, Disney, medicine, the conflict, everything was superb. The Taylor Swift references were adorable as well. I loved that this book was not overly spicy & allowed the characters to really shine. Tiffany is someone I really wanted to get her happy ever after. Ethan is a total heartthrob & I know readers will love him. I cried, laughed, gasped, & made way too many notes. All in all, 5/5 will read again & recommend to friends!