I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

A great book if you want a little bit more out of the greys anatomy show and have it be less like a soap opera and focus on one couple storyline

Deidra Duncan's debut novel is a can't miss for you medical drama lovers. I really enjoyed the unique story line. Readers of Ava Wilder will enjoy this one. I can't wait to see what Deidra Duncan writes next!

Love Sick is a sizzling, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance that pulses with angst, heart, and just the right dose of medical drama.

Grace Rose is a whip-smart OB-GYN resident battling more than just grueling hours—she’s up against toxic rumors and suffocating social anxiety. Julian Santini, her maddeningly attractive co-resident, makes a terrible first impression but slowly reveals layers of unexpected loyalty and quiet care.

The chemistry between Grace and Julian crackles on the page, but what really sets this debut apart is the heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, reputation, and the exhausting pressure of proving yourself in a high-stakes, male-dominated field.

Bursting with banter, found family vibes, and emotional depth, Love Sick is perfect for fans who like their romance messy, smart, and deeply satisfying. A strong debut that makes me excited to see what the author writes next.

I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This was so close to 4 stars! I really liked the health/hospital environment and how it shed light on what a difficult place it is to work (low/no pay, treated poorly, bad hours), but the rewards of helping people. Sapphire Rose was a confusing character to me. I feel like we lacked some true backstory on her. Duncan tried to make her out to be a goody-two-shoes and overacheiver, but we have no basis for that. She also seemingly had no relationship with her parents but there was little to go on. Julian was more likeable, but again, confusing at times. Did he go into OBGYN just because he has four sisters? We never got the sense that he really cared about what he was doing.
I did enjoy their flirtations and eventual getting together. But I felt like it was a little muddled by so many side characters.

All in all, a fun read!

Love Sick by Deidre Duncan was such a fun and heartfelt read! I loved the mix of romance, real emotions, and just the right amount of drama. The characters felt relatable and had me rooting for them the whole way through. Definitely one of those books you don’t want to put down—I flew through it in a couple of sittings!

I really enjoyed this medical romance! As a nurse that has worked in surgical GYN oncology, I worked with a lot of (mostly) amazing doctors. This book I appreciated the medical portions a lot, as well as the themes the FMC was experiencing with social anxiety and issues from her past. I liked the slower paced nature of the romance and that it spanned over time, it seemed more realistic that way. I would’ve fleshed out some of the issues in the end sooner, because it seemed to go to quickly at the end. I would’ve fleshed recommend this book.

For fans of Scrubs and Grey’s Anatomy, Love Sick is the medical romance we all want in a book. There’s drama but also self-discovery, all-nighters, new and meaningful friendships, and a sloooooooow burn.

Read for:
🩺 Hate flirting
🩺 Workplace romance
🩺 Chemistry
🩺 Great supporting characters
🩺 He’s down bad

Thank you to MIRA for the eARC.

love sick is perfect for anyone looking for a fun hospital romance that gives greys anatomy vibes!! Co workers to enemies to lovers ✨ I ate this book up!

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: Love Sick

Author: Deidra Duncan

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 0/5

Spice Rating: 2/5

Diversity: BIPOC Characters, MMC with ADHD, Gay Character

Recommended For...: Adult readers, Medical Romance, Contemporary, Enemies to Lovers, Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity

Publication Date: May 13, 2025

Genre: Medical Romance

Age Relevance: 18+ (Alcohol Consumption, Sexual Content, Romance, Language, Sexism, Bullying, HP References, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Coercion, Sexual Assualt)

Explanation of CWs: There are scenes showing alcohol consumption. This is a medical romance book with sexual content. There is some cursing. There are scenes showing sexism. There is some bullying shown. There are 5 HP references. There are scenes showing sexual harassment and sexual assault and a mention of sexual coercion.

If This Was a Taylor Swift Song: Crazier

Publisher: Canary Street Press

Pages: 336

Synopsis: First year of residency is hell, and Grace Rose, a brilliant new OB-GYN resident, starts off in the deepest circle. Her social anxiety is on high alert after she discovers she's battling a rumour that she slept her way into the program. Um. False. Grace sets the record straight by putting on her devil-red lipstick and putting her rude - and frustratingly handsome - co-resident, Julian Santini, in his place. But rumours take on a life of their own, and no amount of studiousness, or support from her co-residents, can course-correct her reputation. Ironic, given Grace hasn't been physical with anyone since her ex broke her heart in med school. Julian is exhausted from years of studying. Despite that, he's determined to prove he deserves the residency position he narrowly landed. If only he could buckle down and concentrate. Instead, he's preoccupied by the judgy girl grappling with an absurd rumour - a woman he unintentionally offended on day one. Yeah, he put his foot in his mouth. But he has no interest in participating in the hospital's frat house culture that continues to slut-shame Grace. Stuck together as residents, Grace and Julian begrudgingly set aside their mutual hatred to focus on training, and as their attraction grows, the cracks in the thin ice between love and hate start to appear.

Review: This is going to be a not so good review of this book. I will say that overall I did like that this is a medical romance book and that the medicine is obstetrics, which I feel like don't get shown a lot in books and in media for some reason. I also did enjoy the World building as well. But those are basically the only things that I enjoyed.

This book is probably going to be my lowest rated book for this year. There were so many problems with this book. The first saying that I noticed is that well. I can understand that the female main character is a geek and that is a cute way to develop her character, it is not cute to include so many Harry Potter references. When you do that as an author, you are intentionally limiting your audience because of the harm that the Harry Potter author has done. I also have a policy in place that explains that I will take a star away for every Harry Potter reference so I'm not sure if this was never read on my website before it got sent to me or what happened but there was a ton so thus I had to lowly rate this book. But by that time I was already pissed off with the book because the male main character pissed me off so much. It felt like he was just so poorly written that his character was just basically reduced to "guy who pulls the girl in front of him's hair" and "guy who beats people up". He almost exclusively talked about how much he wanted to have sex with the female main character and nothing more until much much later in the book, which doesn't really align with the romance aspect of this medical romance book. It also really turned me off of their relationship because the book played into stereotypes about both genders too much. I don't like it when a male character is reduced to "I beat up things" and I hated that the female character was just consistently shown to be this weakling who didn't fight back on her own terms. I also questioned why he had what seemed like a lifted truck in the book when those have proven to be deadly on the road, especially in regards to children. The book had a really unsympathetic tone towards people who seek medical help. The book used terms like "drug babies" to refer to drug addicted babies and "mashed hamburger meat" for women's post-birth vaginas, which I think is in really poor taste. I get jokes that are made in the workplace to get through a shift because having worked in the criminal justice field some of the stuff you see is just completely off the wire, but those are jokes reserved for back room only and not something that you want your customers to hear because it will increase the stigma of people not wanting to come in for help which is the whole point of your job. Also, there was no romance until well over halfway through the book. I get yearning and an enemies to lovers aspect aspect, but this was not either of those things. It was two people who hated each other but wanted to have sex, which doesn't really fit the trope of either of those things. The character development was non-existent for not only just the main characters but for every character in the book and the book just wasn't enjoyable after a couple of chapters. Lastly, I can't remember if it was ever said in the bug but why did the main character just legally change her name if it kept giving her that much issue. She's an adult, she can do that.

Verdict: I was not a fan, but you might be.

Grey’s Anatomy meets The Hating Game in this witty, enemies-to-lovers romance set in a high-pressure OB-GYN residency. Grace Rose enters her first year facing malicious rumors and crippling social anxiety, while Julian Santini battles his own self-doubt and stubborn charm. Through chaotic shifts, biting banter, and slow-burn tension, they discover connection and compassion amid the chaos—all while navigating systemic bias and the rigors of medical training.

Realistic, heartfelt, and filled with sharp humor—this debut is both steamy and emotionally grounded. A stellar pick for fans of STEMinist rom-coms with substance.

Love Sick by Duncan was a fun rom-com with a look into medical training. It felt at times like an episode of Scrubs or Grey's Anatomy, but with a trueness to medical training that some of these lack. While I feel like the overarching conflict may have been exaggerated from the typical day-to-day conflicts in the hospital, as someone who very recently finished residency and is currently in a sub-specialty fellowship program, I was able to pick up that the author really knew the ins and outs of being a medical trainee. I certainly hope that this is not based on real life though, because several of those attending physicians and people in power need to be fired :)

I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a rivals-to-lovers story on the background of medical training. I also really liked the whole cast of characters, including the co-residents, because truly the best part of training is the group of friends you come out of it with.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for access to the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank netgalley and the publisher for this earc. I adored this book. Grace and Julian's enemies to lovers was electric. The slow move to lovers was even better.

The story puts the 2 of them with their fallacies together as residents at a hospital, and Grace has to instantly deal with a lot of rumors because she is smoking hot. Workplaces still diparage and undermine women who look good, which obviously really affects her, and Julian's change to finally understanding the pressure she is under and supporting her is so well done. The supporting characters are all excellent, and I can't wait to read Deidra's next books.

From the first pages, I was captivated by Grace and Julian’s witty banter! Their laugh-out-loud exchanges and text messages had me hooked, but it was their evolution from rivals to friends, and eventually something more, that truly stole the show.

I read and listen to Love Sick. The narration by Meg Sylvan and Eric Yang is perfection! Sylvan perfectly captures Grace’s indignation over the rumor that shadows her arrival, along with her humor and sass. Yang brings Julian to life with charisma, portraying his insecurities and yearning for Grace. Together, they deliver the banter, chemistry, and slow-burn tension that make this story shine.

While Love Sick is a rom-com at heart, it skillfully explores the darker side of rumors and their insidious impacts in a tight knit, high pressure environment. Duncan bravely tackles issues of misogyny and reputational harm, adding layers that enhance the story.

All of the supporting characters are equally memorable. There’s a great camaraderie among the residents. I can’t wait to dive into Asher’s story next. This world is one I’m eager to revisit!

If you’re looking for a heartfelt, engaging listen that balances humor with poignant themes, Love Sick is for you!

This novel was a quick paced read. However i think the writing style wasn't exactly for me. Overall it's perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy and it had great banter between the characters.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and to NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was a pretty cute, hate-to-lovers (not enemies by any stretch) romance with doctors and well - the chemistry was really well done from the beginning.

I loved the dual POV's and the perspective from both sides - it made it far easier to see their growth together and I just really loved the natural ebb and flow of getting together that was allowed to happen.

What I loved most about this book was the (accurate) depictions of hospital work life - the discussions on abusive power-trip relationships, sexual harassment and how it is used to abuse power, and just how hurtful the rumors that circulate a hospital can be. Being a nurse for many, many, many years can say it's really all correct and well written.

As a healthcare worker, I really appreciated how accurately the hospital setting was portrayed—it added a layer of authenticity that made the story more engaging. It was enjoyable to see all the different aspects of hospital life woven into the narrative.

That said, the characters didn’t fully land for me. While I know many readers have felt strong chemistry between the leads, I personally didn’t connect with it. Grace, in particular, just didn’t vibe with me as a main character. I also found some of the female-related jokes to be a bit cringe, which pulled me out of the story at times.

I loved the "grey's anatomy" vibes, but I honestly found the book to be SO cringey. The "feminine' jokes were a little much.

Thank you @htp_hive @htpbooks @bookswithnopictures and @just_talking_to_my_shelf for my opportunity to read the traveling arc! Love Sick is out now.

If you remember the absolute magic of the early seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, I have the PERFECT book for you! This is my favorite of all the traveling arcs I’ve participated in.

Sapphire “Grace” Rose is the victim of a salacious rumor before she even starts her residency rotations. She puts Julian in his place at her first opportunity, but the rumors continue to follow her. They start as rival enemies because of this, but they begin to see how they can actually help each other. Julian excels at the real life procedures and Grace is a master at studying the theoretical (her flash cards!). Julian and Grace especially are such well developed characters; I felt like knew them personally. It was a treat to watch them fall in love.

I loved all the side characters such as Asher and Kai. I also loved getting into Julian and Grace’s backstory, including Grace’s abusive ex-boyfriend. This book is an excellent reminder of how rumors can do real reputational damage. My heart broke for Grace as she’s forced to deal with things so far out of her control.

This an absolutely amazing debut and I can’t wait to read more from this author. I heard a rumor (or wishful thinking) of Asher’s story next? Please be true! 🙏🏼

A slow-burn medical, workplace romance between two OB-GYN residents where the chemistry was electric, the tension thick, and passion heavy between Grace and Julian. A true representation of the drama and trials of residents—long hours, oddly weird cases, exhaustion and hardly no social life brought to life along with some banter, humor and spice to lighten the storyline.