Review of A Conflict of Interest by Morgan Adams
A Conflict of Interest by Morgan Adams is a fresh and compelling entry in the sapphic romance and legal drama genres, delivering a classic enemies-to-lovers arc set against the high-stakes world of medical malpractice litigation.

Plot and Characters

The novel centers on Ana Mendez, a senior associate at a law firm who feels perpetually overlooked—by her family, her colleagues, and even her latest crush. When a major medical malpractice case lands on her desk, Ana sees it as her chance to finally prove herself and secure a long-awaited promotion. Enter Rachel Cohen, a talented cardiac surgeon who is blindsided when she's compelled to testify in the lawsuit Ana is handling. A chance encounter at a bar leads to a passionate night between the two women—only for them to discover, in a deliciously awkward twist, that they are on opposing sides of the very case that could define both their careers.

Strengths

The chemistry between Ana and Rachel is electric, with their initial antagonism giving way to undeniable attraction. The narrative does a stellar job balancing the heat of their romance with the emotional stakes of their professional conflict.

The legal backdrop is well-drawn, offering just enough detail to ground the story without overwhelming the reader with jargon.

Readers have praised the witty banter and moments of levity that punctuate the more intense scenes, making the book both heartfelt and entertaining.

Themes

At its core, the novel explores themes of ambition, vulnerability, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when personal and professional lives collide. The "conflict of interest" is not just legal but deeply personal, as Ana and Rachel must decide whether their growing connection is worth risking their reputations and

Final Thoughts

A Conflict of Interest is a must-read for fans of sapphic romance, legal drama, and stories where high stakes in the courtroom mirror the emotional risks of falling in love. Morgan Adams crafts a narrative that is as smart as it is sexy, with memorable characters and a plot that keeps you invested until the very last page.

I loved this book so much! I might be a little biased because I loved the first one so much and I’ve been dying for Ana to get happy ending ever since, but it was definitely a good book all around.

Ana and Rachel were absolutely perfect for each other. They have the kind of opposing personalities that fit together like a puzzle. Where Rachel was a little more reserved and polished, Ana was more outgoing and messy. They didn’t clash, they completed each other. I’m not going to lie, love that they’re a doctor and a lawyer because they’re giving sapphic power couple.

I also loved all of the supportive family members and best friends in this book. Stella and Charlotte were super cute and I hope we get to see them again in a later book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for an opposites attract, doctor/lawyer romance. This is the second book that I’ve read from Morgan and it seems like she doesn’t miss. Thanks so much to Bold Strokes Books and Morgan Adams for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

"A Conflict of Interest" by Morgan Adams is a sharp, sexy sapphic legal romance that had me hooked from the first deposition to the final verdict. Ana and Rachel’s chemistry sizzles from their steamy meet-cute to the high-stakes courtroom drama, all while navigating ambition, trust, and ethical gray areas.

I loved watching Ana come into her own—no longer the overlooked associate but a force to be reckoned with—and Rachel’s vulnerability gave the story real emotional weight. My only complaint was how quickly the story was resolved -- it felt like "The End" was tacked on 3 chapters too early -- BUT the tension (romantic and otherwise) kept the pages turning throughout. Think: The Good Wife meets The Kiss Quotient, with a gavel drop of queer yearning.

Really enjoyable. Sweet, sexy, and hot. And at least one hot lawyer in skirts (yum). A Conflict of Interest is very close to being as good as its sister book in this series, also set in the same law firm, Bryon and Browning in NYC.

The MC this time is the delectable Ana Mendez, who we met in View from the Top (aka book 1) and who, I always thought, got a bit of a raw deal. So I was doubly pleased to see her get her story this time around. And she’s super-hot, I think you’ll agree. Certainly Dr. Rachel Cohen does, despite being the conflict of interest of the title. But attraction and sparks cannot be denied as the two women go from enemies to lovers, via plenty of false assumptions about each other and thus discovery of the real woman inside, revealing both to be people we’d all like to hang out with, I suspect.

Happily, I enjoyed spending time with them across every page.

Not too long, not too demanding, and pays back in spades. Morgan Adams is definitely one to watch.

Thanks to the author and publisher, BSB, and to NetGalley for the chance to be, not *deposed*, but very *disposed* towards this ARC, especially as I’d somehow missed it and requested it late.

Conflict of Interests by Morgan Adams is a smart, sizzling, and emotionally layered romance that dives into the high-stakes world of law and medicine, where ambition, vulnerability, and unexpected passion collide. Ana Mendez, a driven senior associate at a law firm, is determined to prove her worth through a major medical malpractice case that could finally get her the recognition she craves. Across the courtroom aisle stands Rachel Cohen, a respected cardiac surgeon blindsided by a lawsuit—and even more so by the revelation that the gorgeous woman she just had a one-night stand with is now her opposing counsel.

This is a captivating enemies-to-lovers story with high emotional stakes that delivers both heat and heart.

Boy, oh boy, this book was perfect.

From the depth of the characters to the way their love story played out, I absolutely loved it. I felt the tension of their situation from the very start and loved their HEA. The way each character’s culture was lovingly written about helped to further develop who they were as people and the way they were written was brilliant.

The conflict had just the right amount of angst for me and kept me hooked throughout the entire read.

Can’t wait to read more of Morgan Adams’s work!

Cardiac surgeon Rachel Cohen is doing what she always knew she wanted to do. Her family lived close by so when she wanted or needed her family, there they were. After working most of the night operating on people who arrived hurt and scared she was more than ready for a nice cold drink. It’s There she meets the drop-dead- gorgeous woman and since it’s been a while since she’d taken some play time for herself.
Ana Mendez has been trying to get herself noticed so maybe, just maybe when there is a promotion coming around her office. Ana’s family lived in the locality and like Rachel she found herself trying to make time for them but right now she hardly has time to think, getting ready for the trial that Ana felt she had to win.
Ana is looking for some fun and when she goes to the same bar, who should meet is one of the sexiest women Ana has seen. Since the attraction is kind of off the charts they both decide to add, hopefully, a lot of sex to their evening, That is how it all starts. Very nice read.
ARC via NetGalley/ Bold Stroke Books

A very enjoyable and engaging story. The medical and legal aspects of this story was very fascinating. I never get tired of reading romances that are about those troupes. The romance between the main characters was very sweet with not A lot of drama or angst. Sometimes I prefer A story with less drama and angst. I like when characters in A story can be reasonable and work out their problems without all the drama. Ana and Rachel are those characters. There's A few witty moments in this book that made me smile and laugh out loud A few times throughout this story. The supporting characters were written well and helped to make this an even better reading experience. I will definitely be on the lookout for more books by this author.

Ana Mendez is of Cuban descent growing up in Florida. Now she is a senior associate at a NYC law firm. A new position is opening up that she has earned and her current Mal-practice case may be her way to be sure she gets the spot. Rachel Cohen is a successful cardiac surgeon. She is Jewish and loves her family and culture. As happens in stories Ana and Rachel hook up after meeting in a NYC bar. They know nothing about each other beyond first names. Ana is stunned when she realizes Rachel is the last deposition she needs to interview for her big case.

I love that these two can’t get over their attraction but they slow things down. They spend time texting and with phone calls learning about each other. There is time for dates while the tension builds between them. I felt I got to know both very well over the course of the story. I am currently on vacation, in a condo, in the Rocky Mountains and couldn’t venture out to enjoy the beauty until I finished this book. The only thing that was disappointing was how simply the big conflict gets resolved. But I love how the story ends. It was very enjoyable. (4.5 Stars)

This book was easy to read, with short chapters that made me read one after another. I liked both characters, their chemistry, and all the scenes that put them on the same path together. I was rooting for them and found them cute together. I also liked their respective families, especially Rachel's. There were just some details that were off to me. I wish the scene where they meet was longer, showing how easily and strongly their connection was different from the start. We barely saw them that first night. Regarding the case, I was logically thinking: why would they procrastinate Rachel's hearing when it's the thing preventing them from going further? I was like, "Just get it on with it and be professional!" They just got together and put their heads in the sand.Sure, it adds tension, but for a big-shot and ambitious lawyer, it felt out of character. The career change at the end was a bit abrupt and could have been more built up. But I get it; it's the mid-length format that always frustrates me a bit.

Overall, it was a sweet story with a balanced dose of tension.

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley.

Ana, a lawyer from a Manhattan law firm. Rachel, the heart doctor she is subpoenaing. After a chance meeting on a bar that led to more, Ana and Rachel are shocked when they find themselves face-to-face in court. Faced witha conflict of interests, growing attraction and meddling religious mothers, how will these two navigate what could be the best thing that has happened to them?

With great characters that you can easily connect to, an interesting narrative and enough romance to make you swoon, this book will keep you reading will you cheer for Ana and Rachel to find their happy ending. A great story!

Two women meet, connect, have a one night stand and leave. They later meet again to find they are on opposite sides of a lawsuit. Ana is a lawyer and Rachel a witness. They shouldn't fraternise, but it so hard not to. Plus Rachel knows something Ana doesn't. What is she to do? An entertaining read to find out.

I read Morgan Adam's other book, View From The Top, is became (unexpectedly) a FAVORITE of mine, so I've been incredibly excited to read this book as soon as I could. Let me tell you it did not disappoint. I will admit, I connected and was drawn into View From The Top quicker, but there are so many layers and details to A Conflict of Interest, I found myself just as invested in Ana and Rachel.

I expected going into this story being more drawn to Ana, but was instantly drawn to Rachel. She has a belief and vibe that I loved. She's unapologetic and I really was smiling whenever I was reading her POV. As a Jew myself, I loved having such a Jewish character as well. I did feel the oy veys and the Yiddush was a little much at times, but I appreciated the representation. Then you add in Golden Girls references, the Sim too and I was hooked.

The spice is fantastic, the references, the cultures, banter, etc. I'm SO glad I read this book and will continue to read Morgan Adams at any chance I get.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Conflict of Interest is like a Hallmark movie, if Hallmark movies were explicitly sapphic. A great surface level story if you are bored and do not want to commit to something heavy or emotionally charged. If you are into spice, this book is definitely for you. However, I would say that the spice scenes in this book greatly overshadow the actual plot. Now don't get me wrong, the writing is still good, and if you want a quick read with a little bit of an extra kick, this will definitely get you there, but if you are looking for something with a deeper plot/storyline, this is not the book for you.

From the moment Ana and Rachel meet their chemistry is off the wall but their path to romance has a shadow cast over it due to Ana’s work as a lawyer and something Rachel witnessed as a resident.
The story is funny, heartwarming with a tiny bit of angst and some HOT scenes.
Charlotte and Stella are great support characters and maybe they’ll show up in a story of their own - who knows.
This is the first book I have read by this author and really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Bold Stokes Books and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read it and provide an honest review.

This was a story about attorney Ana Mendez who lives in NYC. She’s from a Cuban family and grew up in Miami. She’s been working for the same firm for 8 years and pushing herself hard to become a junior partner. Her big case is a lawsuit over a medical malpractice case.

Rachel Cohen is thoracic surgeon, she’s grown up in NYC and comes from a Jewish family. One Friday night she goes to a local gay bar and meets up with Ana. The go to Ana’s apartment and have a hot night of sex. Rachel leaves at 4:00 am and questions what in the heck did she just do?

The next day they find out that Rachel has to submit to a deposition on the malpractice case. She was an intern at the time and observed the surgery.

This story has been told multiple times with a predictable storyline and ending BUT- in this book it felt fresh and new due to the great job that Morgan Adams did in writing it. Both characters were well developed and very likable. The dialogue was fun and made me laugh out loud. Both women’s family’s and best friends enhanced the story. One thing I like.d was that they were both strong women and took turns being the lead/dominate person. They were totals equals. I liked that a lot. I look forward to reading more books of Adams’ and I’ll look for her previous one.

Thanks to Net Galley for the chance to read and review this ARC.

This was a very enjoyable, easy read from Adams and I will have to check out more of her books.

Ana Mendez is senior associate at Byron & Browning and has been hoping to finally get the promotion she knows she deserves. A wrench is thrown in her plans though when her one night stand happens to be a doctor in the malpractice suit.

Dr. Rachel Cohen is cardiac surgeon, and was only a resident when a patient died, which wasn't her fault as she wasn't the attending. When she gets called to testify, the last person she expects to see is that the lawyer is the woman she hooked up with.

I loved the chemistry between Ana and Rachel and the will they/won't they aspect of it. The barrier that is supposed to keep them apart had me wondering how that would be resolved and I do feel like it was solved too easily and quickly, but overall, the story flowed well with witty banter, but the writing was solid and kept me engaged in the story.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ana and Rachel had a one night stand, or so they thought. Until they met as Ana, a malpractice attorney, is representing the estate of case where Rachel walks in. Dr. Rachel Cohen that is.
Things are going to get rocky but what happens as they spend more time together?

This is a great read from the beginning. Don’t miss it.

This is Morgans second book and I was hooked from the start. It was a solid read with amazing dialogue and I enjoyed it very much. The main cahracters as well as the secondary were great and relatable. I recommend



Thank you Bold Strokes Books#NetGalley#Morgan Adams

This story had me hooked from just the first few chapters. I literally could not put it down, I love a good forbidden love story and this was just *chefs kiss*.

I could feel the chemistry between Ana and Rachel from the moment they met. Their conversations are so well written, I loved the banter between them both. The drama throughout the book had me saying "just one more chapter before I take a break". I appreciated that you can tell that the author was knowledgeable about both of the main characters profession and religion and that the book took a focus on recognizing the characters differences and showing Ana take the time to learn about Rachel's religion. That was such a great touch that I loved.

The only reason that I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that the resolution of the drama and story seemed a bit anticlimactic. There was all this tension from secrets kept that once they came out both characters seemed to move on and get their happily ever after.

Overall, I loved this book and its characters. I definitely will be picking up any book that this author puts out!

Thanks to Netgallery and Bold Strokes Books for allowing me to read this book early.