Pick me, choose me, Grey’s Anatomy fans! Love Sick is a workplace rivals, slow burn story full of heart and heat. It has all the same satisfying drama as Grey’s, but with the satisfaction of a tight ending instead of increasingly far-fetched chaos.

Read if you like: Primetime medical dramas, banter, enemies to lovers

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for providing me with a copy of the book.

Love Sick was such a fun, slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and I devoured every minute of it! Grace and Julian’s banter had me cackling from the very beginning—even when they couldn’t stand each other, their chemistry was off the charts. I loved how the story followed them through their entire four-year OB-GYN residency, letting their relationship grow and shift in such a satisfying, natural way. The dual narration by Meg Sylvan and Eric Yang made the whole thing even more immersive. A perfect mix of laughs, tension, and heart!

I really enjoyed the narrator. The story moved at a good pace. The characters were hard to connect to. There were a lot of characters. It was entertaining and a quick read.

Truly a cute read that gave me Grey's Anatomy feelings. Same kind of drama and an attention keeper. Could not stop listening to this audio. I enjoy a book that can make you feel what the characters are feeling but not totally crush you. The family support is amazing and the workplace drama is something too common.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read

This book really focused on the double standard that exists in the workplace, and I can only imagine is super prevalent in the medical field. If a man gets to a position, he probably deserved it and worked his way up. If a woman gets the same, she probably slept her way up the ladder. It doesn’t help that Sapphire Grace Rose has what some would call a “stripper” name. To avoid the stigma, she mainly goes by Grace, but when a rumor spreads that someone slept their way into the resident program, it’s assumed that it’s her simply because of her name.
The rumors only escalate as the program goes on and her career begins to suffer as she is passed over for opportunities.
Meanwhile, Grace is actually the complete opposite of what is rumored. She stays away from intimacy after a past relationship with an ex, and finds it hard to get close to anyone. So it’s no surprise when she starts to get close to fellow resident Julian, she can’t help but let the rumors and her traumatic experience ruin it in her mind.
While the banter is fun, and makes for a good read, I enjoyed also the serious aspect of it and how it highlighted how difficult stigmas can make a workplace and create a hostile work environment. I also liked that there was a character development not just with herself, but also through her relationship with Julian, who serves as a rock, even when she tries to push herself away.
It also wasn’t insta love. Instant attraction sure— but the two had a really contentious dynamic, going at each other the way rivals do that turned to infatuation in a slow burn sense.

Thank you Harlequin Audio for the ALC!

I received an ARC audiobook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Super cute book. Really enjoyed Grace and Jillian and found their “hate flirting” super funny. I didn’t realize the author was an OB/GYN until after finishing the book, but that makes me like it more actually!

As someone in healthcare myself, I really enjoy lighthearted “chick flick” type medical books. We all know what’s going to happen, but it’s fun taking the path to get there.

Love Sick was such a quick and entertaining read! I absolutely loved it. I loved all the characters (which at first seemed like a lot; but soon, you’ll get to know and love them all). The main characters issues felt so relatable and real. I feel like this book really helps you realize that we bring our own baggage into all situations and relationships. You can either share your baggage or let it weigh you down. Loved it! Also, I have such an appreciation for all that doctors have to go through in their schooling and residency (and that’s coming from someone who works at a doctor’s office). This was my first book by Deidra Duncan but it for sure won’t be my last. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did a great job. ❤️🩺❤️

I would like to thank Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for giving me an ARC (which did not sway my opinions or review).

This book is the perfect blend between all your favorite medical dramas but with a good bit of romance mixed in. I loved that the story takes place over several years and is the perfect slow burn. Read this book if you live Grey’s Anatomy and ER. The audio was perfectly engaging. Thank you to Net Galley and the author for a chance to read this early.

I wasn’t ready for how much I would love this story! It’s definitely gives off Grey’s Anatomy vibes which is kind of fun. I’m loving the enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and the slow burn ooo the slow burn just amazing! Being OBGYN interns along with navigating through relationships is a recipe for some angst and this book definitely has its share of it. The characters butt heads which sparks the flame that turns into a steamy fire! I also love how much care was put into the mental health aspects of this book. The audiobook was amazing because of the depth it added to the story along with the emotional depth that came along with the mental health elements. Wonderful writing and narrating. I’ll definitely be looking for more from this author.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Read if: You love medical drama with your romance!

Trigger Warnings: minor mentions of non-consensual relationships

This was such a cute audiobook listen! I really enjoyed the relationship between Julian and Grace developing between their first few years of residency! Their pace as enemies to friends to lovers was very organic. I did think however that many of the problems that they faced could have been solved by simple communication and sometimes found that deterring from the story. The rumor plot line was interesting but again I think it could’ve been solved earlier as well. Overall a really fun book! As a future doctor myself, I love when books include medical drama. It hooks me every time!

Thank you NetGalley & Harlequin Audio for gifting me an advanced reading copy of this book!

Who doesn't love a doctor romances, and this one hit every note perfectly. I flew through it in just two days. Deidra Duncan's other career is as an OB/GYN doctor, so she really knows what she is talking about.

The banter between Grace and Julian was perfect. Even when the main characters claimed to "hate" each other, their sharp, hilarious exchanges had me laughing out loud. I also loved the structure—starting during their first month as OB-GYN interns and spanning all four years of residency. The slow-burn romance was perfectly paced and deeply satisfying.

The mental health representation was beautifully done and added real depth to the story. I also appreciated the inclusion of hospital dynamics, gossip, and the very real gender double standards women like Grace face in professional settings. My heart ached for her, and I rooted for her every step of the way.

This book was full of heart, humor, and authenticity. Five stars from me! This makes me want to binge watch Grey's Anatomy.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This debut enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn is PERFECT for Grey's Anatomy fans and follows a group of OBGYN interns as they earn their stripes and negotiate personal relationships along the way. It was good on audio and had great emotional depth and mental health rep (he has AHDH and she has generalized anxiety disorder). I loved it a lot and can't wait for more by Deidra Duncan!!

This felt like an ob/gyn focused Grey's Anatomy- with all the drama and romance of the tv series on the page. I thought this was a lot of fun to read, though they acknowledged the hard parts of their jobs and having relationships in that environment. The author knows both this world and how to create a great story out of it.

The narrators complimented each other well, and it was an easy transition between the two when perspectives changed. Their voices worked well, though there were a couple of pronunciation issues that distracted me at points (complicated with a book that includes a fair bit of medical jargon).

Wanted to love this, but I think I may be too far into the world to appreciate it. I work in GME (graduate medical education), and nothing even close to this severe would be allowed to happen. The way the hammer would be coming down in every direction, the sexual harrasment, bullying, misogynistic hazing... it's no walk in the park to be a female resident or fellow in some institutes, sure, but everyone is very aware of lawsuits that this level was so unrealistic it took me out of the story.

slow burn, enemies to lovers - LOVED
The storyline sucks you right in from the beginning. The author did an amazing job at character development and keeping you entertained throughout the whole book. The narrators were perfect for the characters. I have already suggested this book to so many friends I enjoyed it that much. Thank you Netgalley, Deidra Duncan, and Harlequin Audio for gifting this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars
It's a cute story! I truly enjoyed it. It's nice for the man to be the one to fall first and hard while he was willing to wait on his woman be ready.

The third act break up was silly and I hate that trope. This book would have been better if we would have just worked through her fears instead of just breaking up even though they both like each other. It would have made more sense if he got a job far away or something like that. There was no need for a breakup.

Grace was an alright character. she was dorky but hot and full of anxiety. They just threw in that she got lip filler randomly which I felt like did not match her character at all and was not needed.

Julian was perfect. If only he existed in real life.

My honest opinion is that it was little too long. If we would have replaced the break up with something else then I feel like it would have dragged less at the end.

This felt like Grey's Anatomy in book form to me and I am here for it! Grace and Julian are pretty much enemies after he unintentionally offended her on the very first day of their residency. Both of them have something to prove - Grace wants to prove that she is more than just a pretty face, and Julian wants to prove that he deserves his residency spot. When they realize that they can benefit from training and studying together, they end up spending an abundance of time together. The chemistry was crackling from the start and their banter was top tier. I loved that they showed respect for one another in their field despite how they feel personally. I found myself laughing and giggling throughout the book from their antics. I did a combination of audio and digital and loved the narrators. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the gifted eARC and ALC. All opinions are my own.

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As a health care professional I found Love Sick to be not only accurate but funny. It hooks you early on and you ultimately can’t wait to see how it will end! I thought it was very well written and I can’t wait to read another book by Deidra Duncan again!

Very cute slow burn doctor love story she has anxiety she’s not good enough from her past relationship he’s head over heels for her. Cute story great characters good read.

I was immediately drawn in by the synopsis and excited to dive into this story. Grace and Julian have strong chemistry, plenty of tension, and know exactly how to push each other’s buttons. While I enjoyed their dynamic, I found myself wishing they had more meaningful conversations—especially given how much stress and insecurity both characters carry.

There’s a large cast of characters, and at times, it was hard to keep track of everyone. Plot-wise, the story held my attention, but it also leaned heavily into themes of slut shaming, misogyny, and men behaving badly. Unfortunately, the central conflict didn’t resolve in a way that felt satisfying to me. I just felt that FMC deserved more. The rumors that were told about her throughout the story affected her career. Higher ups didn’t want to help her and everyone in the hospital judged her. The ending wrapped it up nicely, but again, the casual misogyny really turned me off in this book. The way the other men speak about women, and that the MMC is wonderful and understands women because he has sisters? I liked Julian enough, but he could’ve done better at stopping the rumors about Grace and helping her.

That said, it was a fast-paced read that kept me rooting for the main characters throughout.

Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the ARC free of charge on NetGalley!