This is a Medical Romance. This book pulled me into the story so quickly, and I did not want to stop reading. This is a short and quick moving book. I love the characters in this book, and those two little girls were just so cute. There was so much put into this book. There was family drama, medical stuff, great characters, and one really great romance. I loved every minute I spent reading this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Medical Romance) or author (Annie O'Neil) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Good book. Rebecca, a GP and pediatric surgeon came to Bali to relax and regroup after her fiancé's betrayal. She had changed almost everything about her life for him, and now she's at a crossroads. Does she stay a GP or go back to surgery, and where? Either way, love is off-limits. Then a new friend's surfing accident introduces her to local doctor Noah.

Noah is a well-known doctor from Sydney who put his life there on hold when his sister and brother-in-law were killed in a crash. He came to Bali to care for his orphaned nieces and decide what to do with his sister's medical clinic. He barely knows the girls and feels overwhelmed by the challenges he faces. Then he meets Rebecca, and his life is further upended.

I liked watching the relationship develop between Rebecca and Noah. They meet on the beach when they both step up to help the injured surfers. They feel an immediate connection between them, both professionally and in the sparks of attraction. I loved how easily they talked together, sharing their pasts and worries about their futures. With no need to rush home, Rebecca agrees to help at the clinic and quickly feels at home. She also steps in to help Noah with his nieces, and they rapidly find a place in her heart.

Noah and Rebecca have failed relationships in their pasts that make them wary of risking their hearts again. Noah describes himself as an ostrich, meaning he buries himself in his work to avoid dealing with messy emotions. Rebecca's ex did a number on her self-esteem, and she has trouble seeing herself as attractive to Noah. I enjoyed seeing how they grew closer the more time they spent together. When they finally give in to the sparks that fly between them, the depth of their connection scares them both. Each finds an excuse to pull away from the other to protect their hearts. Lucky for them, two little girls didn't let that last for long. I loved the scene at the restaurant where their card for Rebecca opened her eyes to what she was doing. I was happy to see that Noah also realized his mistake. Their big moment was sweetly emotional. I also liked the epilogue and catching up with them a year or so later.

I also enjoyed the secondary storylines about Rebecca's grandmother and Noah's father. Rebecca's grandmother was a feisty lady who didn't mince words. I liked how she encouraged Rebecca to spread her wings. Gran also had an active life, and I enjoyed hearing about her boyfriend. She was a terrific example for Rebecca. Noah was partly estranged from his father, who came across as cold and critical. He was more involved in his business than in his children's lives when they were younger. Noah dreads his father's upcoming visit. I did not expect the twist that came out of this visit. His part in the epilogue was excellent, and I enjoyed hearing about his actions.

I loved the beautiful setting of Bali and learning a little bit about life there. The medical aspects of the book were interesting, from the little boy's gastroenteritis to the devastating consequences of an auto vs. scooter accident. I liked the realism of the surgery scene and its effect on Rebecca and Noah.

This was such a good book. A nice medical romance, something I haven't read before. I could just feel the sexual tension between Rebecca and Noah it was translated perfect between words and reader. The plot itself kept me wanting to read more and more. Learning how to cope with their past and learning how to heal together is a beautiful story while also living in the moment was so relatable. I also enjoyed the mixture of cultures which are some of my favorite books to read. The epilogue was exactly as I hoped it would be where I as reader wanted it to end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin for the advanced copy. I also posted this review on goodreads and my Instagram.