Love Sick was a fun and entertaining read! As someone who works in healthcare, I found the struggles and interactions with superiors so relatable and accurate! I think it's awesome that the author is a physician, and you could really tell she knew what she was writing about and had personal experience.

Big thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing for the early copy via NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.

4 Stars
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review via NetGalley. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC.

This was a great enemies-to-lovers romance. The tension was top notch, and the banter was unbelievable; both Grace and Julian could dish it and I loved every second of it. Add in real life issues, the struggles of a medical residency, and a whole lot of chemistry and you have a beautiful romantic comedy.

This was such an authentic look into the world of medicine, from actual medical practice to the tools and systems used in medicine today. I truly appreciated the unique look into the toxic work culture present in the medical field, full of gossip and rumors, imposter syndrome, and impossible standards. While all of these things were present, the book was still remarkably light-hearted and made me truly laugh out loud.

None of the characters in this book were one dimensional and there was fantastic growth throughout for our main characters.

For those who love a medical drama, you will love this! Mark your calendars for May 13 – this one is a definite need-to-read!


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Deidra Duncan’s Love Sick begins strong - the banter is witty and the glimpse into the horror that is residency is compelling.

Like many other reviewers, I found the conflict unbelievable and too drawn out. There isn’t enough background provided to justify the FMC’s distrust and self-doubting. One ex who was awful doesn’t hold the weight that the story claims. So either more character development or a more believable conflict to resolve is needed.

The cast of characters are mostly likable and the comraderie of their fellow residents is lovely. For a debut novel, this has good bones. The book’s real strength lies in the peek behind the curtain of the road to becoming a doctor.

Recommend with 3.5/5 stars.

Okay, I loved this. Like, stayed-up-way-too-late-reading-and-regretted-nothing kind of loved.

"Love Sick" is everything I want in a romance—funny, heartfelt, smart, and just the right amount of messy. Grace is such a relatable main character; her anxiety felt so real and well-written, and I just wanted to reach through the pages and give her a hug (or, like, scream at people on her behalf). And Julian?? Yeah, he had me side-eyeing him at first, but then he went and had depth and charm and was actually emotionally available??? A man in STEM (well, med) with growth and vulnerability?? Be still my heart.

The enemies-to-lovers tension was *chef's kiss*. Their banter? Impeccable. Their chemistry? Off the charts. And the backdrop of the residency program made everything feel high-stakes and intense in the best way—like *Grey’s Anatomy* but if Meredith and Derek had more millennial humor and mutual emotional baggage.

Also, huge props to the author for tackling topics like toxic work culture, rumors, and imposter syndrome in a way that felt real but never too heavy. It balanced the rom-com vibes with real-world challenges so well.

Highly recommend if you love medical drama, sarcastic soft boys, fierce heroines trying to find their voice, and that feeling of falling in love when you really weren’t planning on it. So yeah. Will be thinking about Grace and Julian for a while.

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Love Sick by Deidra Duncan is a captivating blend of medical drama and romance, perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy and The Hating Game. Set to release on May 13, 2025, this debut novel follows Grace Rose, a first-year OB-GYN resident battling workplace rumors and personal insecurities. Her journey becomes even more complex with the arrival of Julian Santini, a fellow resident whose charm and wit challenge her resolve. ​

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2.25 stars.

I loved the premise of the story, but felt the author wasn’t able to deliver. The setting felt forced, and while I have no experience in a medical residency, I felt like the setting was giving me second hand stress and anxiety. The characters didn’t feel fully flushed out until the literal end of the book. I personally find the trope that a previous broken heart renders you incapable of love ever again exhausting as well. Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

CW: miscarriage mention, off page dubious consent to sexual acts, off page sexual coercion

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and Deidra Duncan for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! One of my favorite shows includes Grey’s Anatomy so of courseee I ate up this story 🤭 The story had me angry at the beginning for Grace, when a rumor began that someone was admitted to the program by sleeping with an important person; Grace being the newest member had everyone assuming that person was Grace. This story had a perfect dose of slow burn, humor and tension!


Tropes:
- Enemies to lovers
- Medical field
- Slow burn

Thank you netgalley for this eARC.

This was cute. I love Grey's anatomy and this definitely gave me those vibes.

This was my favorite medical romance I love that there was DO representation as a medical girly myself.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the digital ARC!

This book is everything I needed to prevent the reading slump I felt coming on! Following two OBGYN residents, this story is about learning to trust again and falling in love with someone unexpected. Grace is nursing a broken heart after her medical school boyfriend broke her trust, and she is suffering the consequences of untrue rumors circulating about how she slept her way into a residency program. She and Julian bicker to no end until they form an unlikely but mutually beneficial friendship. The feelings lying underneath the friendship eventually surface too.

Sometimes, enemies-to-lovers outside fantasy books can be daunting and hard to believe, but this was done well! The timeline was incredibly representative of how quickly time flies while studying medicine, and even though the miscommunication trope is my least favorite, this one felt realistic. I would recommend this as a fun, fast-paced romance read (especially to anyone in the medical field).

This was a quick enemies-to-lovers romance. We follow Julian and Rose as they learn from each other and confront their fears. It also addresses how detrimental gossip in the workplace can be.

I haven't read a medical rom com before and I now I know why. This one read to much like a Grey's Anatomy episode at least in my my opinion.

I was genuinely excited to dive into this book, especially given its promise of a romance centered around the medical field, a theme I typically adore for its blend of high stakes and emotional depth. Unfortunately, while the premise held potential, the execution fell short of my expectations.

The writing? It’s fine. Not bad, not amazing. Just… there. Like, it got the job done, but I kept waiting for a line or a moment to punch me in the feels, and it never came..My primary struggle, however, was the MMC. He was a jerk(excuse my language) 70% of the book. By the time his transformation began, my investment in his journey had waned, leaving the redeeming moments feeling rushed and unconvincing.

That said, I appreciate the author’s attempt to weave medical elements into the romance, and there were glimpses of charm in the supporting cast and setting. Readers who enjoy slow-burn dynamics might find merit here, but the prolonged toxicity of the MMC’s behavior overshadowed the romance for me.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this arc. The arc was provided in exchange for an honest review

enjoyed the premise with the close-knit interns, but the writing style fell a little flat for me in the first few chapters.

Tropes:
- enemies to friends to lovers
- ADHD (mmc)
- social anxiety (fmc)
- pining
- slow burn
- medical romance

What could say more about a book than the fact that I usually take 3–6 days to read one, but I finished this in a day? 😁
Need I say more?

This was a fantastic story about the realities of life and work in the medical field, the impact of rumors on a career, and the consequences of abusive relationships.

Grace and Julian had amazing chemistry — as enemies, as friends, and as lovers. Their unwavering support for each other completely won me over.

I highly recommend it to all fans of medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, Chicago Med, and others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for providing this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

There were lots of interesting components of this book. I liked the idea of following doctors through their early years and the challenges they encounter. There were times where I did enjoy this book, but unfortunately, the majority fell flat for me personally. I can see people who connect more closely with this life potentially enjoying the story and its resolution as it relates to those in the medical field.

This book was just what I needed this week. A super cute and fun medical rom-com about two OBGYN residents as they navigate hospital life and personal relationships. Grace is off to a poor first impression when I rumor about her makes it round before she can even start her first day. Julian is a DO who’s insecure about being the only non-MD in his group. These two enemies soon find they have more in common than just be co-residents and sparks being to fly. I binged this book in one sitting and very much enjoyed the storyline and whole flow of the book! You yourself a favor and pick this one up when it comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute romance about OB/GYN residents. I am a physician, and I was intrigued by the fact that this is a story about residents. I felt that the residency aspects of the story were portrayed fairly well - reflecting the camaraderie, friendship, drudgery and stress of those heightened years. However, I don't think that real-life residents hang out socially with their attendings the way they do in the book, and I certainly never experienced the type of treatment from attendings and nurses that Grace did in the story.

Without spoilers, I will just say that the initial rumor that causes all of Grace's angst in the story is a little cliched, and the amount of gossip in the hospital seemed grossly exaggerated. On top of that, Grace's coping skills leave much to be desired. I found her character a little bit melodramatic, even once I understood her back story. But I feel like the author was shooting for that soap opera-y Grey's Anatomy vibe, in which case she accomplished that.

I did like the male main character Julian a lot, so that helped. As someone who was born on Christmas Day, I found it funny that his mom complained about him having to work on Christmas, with his reply being "Babies don't care about holidays, Mom." Julian's impostor syndrome due to being a DO instead of an MD was an interesting facet to the book. (I think maybe the author felt she had to give him something to be insecure about as well, so he wasn't too perfect.) As an MD whose partner is a DO, I can honestly say that we all function in exactly the same way, and I hope that young DOs and future DOs will soon no longer have this feeling of impostor syndrome.

Of note, there were several typos/misspellings in the book that I found incredibly frustrating - "backpeddled" instead of backpedaled, "Lex Luther" instead of Lex Luthor, "on read" instead of unread....it made me wonder if anyone even proofread this book. And some of the dialogue in the book is very millennial-sounding, which stood out a lot to this Gen Xer. Since it comes out in 2 months, I have a feeling it may be too late to fix any of this, but if someone sees this and can do something about it, please do! Thank you!

Grey’s Anatomy meets The Hating Game

Enemies to Lovers in a medical romance, sign me up! Love Sick is Diedre Duncan’s debut novel and was an absolute delight.

Grace and Julian are first year OB-GYN residents in the same program. After a nasty rumor is spreading around the hospital regarding how Grace got into the program, these two do not get off to a good start.

Grace and Julian are forced to work together through grueling shifts and residency group chat and the banter and snark are endless. Through those long hours, Grace and Julian come to know one another. Told through their entire residency, you see the two grow not only as doctors but also personally. They balance each other out in the best way.

I thoroughly enjoyed how medically in depth this book was. Written by a doctor, Diedre did an amazing job balancing real vs exaggerated medicine enough to keep it fun and engaging. I thought the D.O. vs M.D. feud between Grace and Julian was spot on. Love Sick was such a journey and I loved following these characters through residency. This was such a run ride and I cannot recommend this one enough!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trading Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of Love Sick.

The banter was so addictive and I loved that it felt like I was watching the early seasons of greys anatomy! And the fact that this was written by a practicing doctor is even better! Overall 4 stars!