This was like if you took an entire season of Grey’s Anatomy and put it into a book. There was romance, drama, friendship, and medicine. I really enjoyed this book! The main characters were both flawed but very human and very easy to relate to. They weren’t always perfect, they were sometimes rude or even a little bit unlikeable but I felt like that made it easier to root for them. Julian and Grace started off hating each other but it quickly turned into more playful banter with lots and lots of pining. I loved how Grace was able to slowly open up to Julian after having a bad former relationship and I especially liked how Julian picked up on her hesitation and was so patient and gentle with her.
There is a third act breakup and while I didn’t love it I did understand it and felt like it gave both Grace and Julian the room to grow that they really needed.
This are some slightly heavy themes in this book but I would still say overall it was a pretty lighthearted book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street press for the ARC!!

THIS BOOK!! I loved it! This book was the perfect combination of enemies to lovers, workplace romance, slow burn, and a “he falls first”. Grace is a first year OBGYN resident in a teaching hospital. She is immediately faced with rumors about her on her first day, claiming that she slept her way into the program. Grace maneuvers through these rumors affecting both her job and personal life. The author does a great job with character development throughout the story. Grace meets Julian, another first year, and they have amazing chemistry. Unfortunately, Julian offends Grace by putting his foot in his mouth regarding the rumor. They quickly become enemies. However, the tension between them is so so good!! I was rooting for both Grace and Julian from beginning to end.

I normally dislike medical romances because they hit a little too close to home for me being I am a nurse and normally are so far from accurate. But it turns out Deidra Duncan is not only an author but an OBGYN! I LOVED the accuracy of the residents every day work life and the hospital setting. So if you work in the medical field and love romance novels, I would 100% recommend this book. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc! I know this book will have its fanbase, but it wasn't for me, although I so wanted it to be! I love the setting in the medical field, but the rumors, treatment, and misunderstandings felt too immature for my taste, and I had trouble getting through it. I will absolutely read more of Duncan's books, as the writing was wonderful.

Imagine if Grey’s Anatomy and 10 Things I Hate About You had a baby… you’ve got Love Sick! Written by an actual OB-GYN, this romcom feels refreshingly authentic, giving readers a glimpse into the medical world while delivering a swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers romance.

And I mean TRUE enemies to lovers, and deliciously so. Julian is the golden boy—kind to everyone except Grace (which is kind of, sort of her fault but we don’t blame her for it, ya know?), and she’s the only one immune to his charm. Their banter is razor-sharp, and their inner monologues as they fight their attraction make it even better. Add in some well-placed pop culture references, and the result is a romcom that is basically unputdownable.

Beyond the romance, Love Sick also explores some really interesting themes, like the sexism that still lingers in male-dominated fields like medicine. It also tackles how quickly a seemingly harmless rumour can spiral, shaping reputations and careers in ways that feel all too real. These elements add depth to the story without taking away from the lusty fun.

The first 15% felt a little rushed, and I wish some medical moments had a tiny bit more detail. Also, Julian’s motivation for becoming a doctor could have been shown a little more instead of told. But once the story found its rhythm, I devoured it.

Now… spoilers ahead… I loathe a third-act breakup… but this one wasn’t that bad. It made the ending much sweeter and well-earned and I closed the book feeling fully satisfied.

I dnf'd after two chapters. Julian's chapter made me uncomfortable and I didn't appreciate the sub plot about the promotion rumor. There was too much medical terminology in chapter one and the "bro" attitude turned me off before making it to Grace's chapter.

DNF at 26% (Please read this review with understanding that I did not finish this book and these are my honest, respectful opinions.)

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book for my honest opinion. I do apologize for DNF'ing this ARC but life is too short to read a book you don't think you will enjoy in the end, and I DNF maybe once a year.

In books, there is such a thing as insta-love, but this was a heavy insta-dislike for me. I was very interested in this book because I'm in the medical field and I even work in a residency clinic myself, so I thought it'd be interesting to see a romance in this setting.

Hazing for interns is not new, but the rumors that Grace endured were excessive to me. To inhibit someone's progress for the sake of some rumors was so cruel. I understood that the author was trying to set Julian and Grace's relationship as love-hate, but Julian was an a*s to me. I read 26% of the book and he is aware that 1) people thought her legal name made her sound like a str*pper and people made fun of her for it and 2) Grace has blatantly reminded him time and time again how much she hates her name and he STILL calls her that. To me, I didn't see it as teasing, but it was just mean and added onto the issues she was going through in the hospital. She didn't deserve that.

I think this story relied too much on hospital cliches and I couldn't see myself enjoying a book that employed all of these things.

This book took place over the course of two years and the major jumps in time messed with me a bit. I felt like their relationship was a slow burn in the book, but if you look at the time it took, it was an unbelievable amount and I felt like having some deeper conversations a bit earlier would have helped move that along. Grace had a lot of baggage with relationships and while I could understand it, it took her a bit too long to get out of her head for my liking.

Mein Leseerlebnis

Das romance Buch enthält eine frische Geschichte, die in einem Krankenhaus spielt. Die Autorin ist übrigens selbst Ärztin, was ich sehr spannend finde. Man kann also davon ausgehen, dass die Details zur Krankenhauswelt und der Ausbildung der jungen Ärzt:innen zutreffen (die Armen!).

Leider konnte mich die Liebesgeschichte trotz der interessanten Grundidee nicht überzeugen. Lässt mich erklären, warum das so war.

Von der ersten Seite an konnten mich die Geschehnisse leider nicht mitreißen. Das lag vor allem daran, dass die Charaktere auf mich weder besonders interessant, sympathisch noch lebendig gewirkt haben. In Bezug auf ihr Verhalten wirkten sie auf mich zudem teils jünger, als sie es wirklich waren. Damit habe ich beim Lesen gehadert und hatte dadurch Probleme, mich auf den Roman einzulassen.

Da mich die Liebesgeschichte auch nach gut zehn Kapiteln nicht berühren konnte, habe ich beschlossen, sie nicht zu beenden.

Keine Bewertung, da abgebrochen.

Für wen?

Wer Liebesgeschichten mag, die junge Ärzt:innen in ihrer Ausbildung begleiten, für den könnte das Buch eine schöne Sache sein.

Mein Fall war das romance Buch leider nicht. Kann man mit den Charakteren mehr anfangen als ich und mag Sachen wie Grey’s Anatomy, dann könnte die Liebesgeschichte aber etwas für einen sein.

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Deidra Duncan for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely LOVED Love Sick. It had Grays Anatomy meets Ali Hazelwood vibes in a hospital setting; it was a fast-paced rivals to lovers story of Grace and Julian who are both residents at the local hospital and shows their progression from hate to more. There was lots of banter, witty dialogue, and memorable situations and side characters. I loved Julian and Grace as MCs, as they were relatable and interesting. Grace is a young woman who is an overachiever and perfectionist who is sometimes paralyzed by her need to be perfect. Julian is a laid back young man who has some difficulty with the academic side, but has gifted hands. Together they work together to help the other succeed.

This book had a lot of interesting background, too, including discussions on sexism, medical care, the working conditions and treatment of residents and student doctors, and more.

If you enjoy: rivals to lovers, Gray's Anatomy, Ali Hazelwood, STEM-based novels, and workplace romance, this novel will capture your heart! Definitely a must read.

Wow this book was great. Thank you Net galley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC!

Grace is a first year resident for a prestigious OB-GYN program. Grace has trust issues and low self esteem from a previous relationship. Before she even has a chance to prove herself a rumor started circulating that she slept her way into the program. She finds this out when she shows up to a get together for the other 1st year residents. This is where she first meets Julian.

Through out the book I got so frustrated by how everyone so easily believes the rumors about her and treat her terrible. I'm glad she had a great group of friends that believed her and stuck up for her.

Grace and Julian don't start off on the right foot at all. They both judged each other based on rumors and first impressions. I liked how during the book they form somewhat of a friendship and it evolves from there. I laugh because their banter was so good through out the book and they had great chemistry.

Can Julian get Grace to give him a chance or will Grace let fear continue to rule her life?

I would recommend this book to my friends 100%.

Oh my gosh this book was perfect!!!!! I loved everything about Grace and Julian’s story! I’ve never read a medical romance but it totally gave the best Grey’s Anatomy vibes! I loved the relationship growth in this book!! Perfection!

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC!

I was amazed at how quickly I got swept up in the story! Loved the dynamics among the group, but especially with Grace and Julian. I was horrified at the premise of the story being that rumor that haunted Grace and how many rumors were allowed to run rampant through the hospital - I’ve seen firsthand how devastating rumors can be - and mollified that they finally did something about it at the end. Loved the sweetness of Julian’s proposal. It was perfect for their love story. I’d like to have companion novels that tell the story of some of the other characters in this novel.

Love Sick is an enthralling and addictive romance set against the high-pressure backdrop of a teaching hospital. Told through dual perspectives, the story pulls readers into the lives of Grace and Julian, two ambitious interns navigating the challenges of medicine, friendships, and unexpected passion. Grace is a determined go-getter, shaped by a lifetime of perseverance, while Julian balances his love for medicine with the camaraderie and chaos of interning. As their connection deepens, sparks fly—leading to a steamy yet heartfelt romance filled with humor and chemistry. With a setting reminiscent of the first three seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, this book is sexy, fun, and laugh-out-loud hilarious—perfect for fans of medical drama and sizzling love stories.

3.5 ⭐️’s

Right off the bat this book had me hooked! Doctors in love?! Julian and Graces immediate tension and steamy energy was so drawing. Grace beginning her residency, started very rough. A rumor was spread that she slept her way into the program, but luckily she had people believe she worked her way up. Grace is relatable, with self doubt surrounding her Im sure everyone relates to. Julian is the perfect boyfriend, reliable and not overbearing. He was raised by a strong woman, teaching him how to treat a woman right WHICH WE LOVE💅. The third act breakup, was understandable but it just angered me. Overall this book is a great found family book that brings comfort and heartwarming moments. Thank you Net-galley and Deidra Duncan for letting me read this book!!🩷🩺🥼

Grey’s Anatomy meets The Hating Game is the perfect description of this book. I loved the banter between the characters and the portrayal of the healthcare system. Cannot wait to read this authors next book

The banter and story line for this book had me running back to read it every chance I got. It felt like a perfect friends to lovers. I do wish the format was a little more clear as it did jump days/weeks in paragraphs.

Thank you to @netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this e-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Love Sick is a great enemies to lovers romance that takes place in a hospital setting. Julian and Grace are beginning their residency at a top OBGYN hospital. Julian is having to prove himself to everyone that he is deserving to be there. Grace is trying to fight rumors as to why she is in the program. An assumption is made and that's when they become sworn enemies. But constant exposure around each other makes them realize that they may have more in common then they believed!
Love Sick was a heartwarming warming read and I enjoyed it!
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This book deserves all the hype that it’ll hopefully get. “Love Sick” is for the romance readers that grew up playing “ER” with their Barbie dolls, or talking about “Grey’s Anatomy” with their friends.

This was an excellent debut from Deidra Duncan! I really enjoyed Love Sick and I think any Greys Anatomy or Yours Truly fan will love it too!

OBGYN Residents, Julian & Grace have undeniable chemistry, but they really got off on the wrong foot. Since they can’t get away from each other, they eventually give in to the attraction and become the CUTEST COUPLE EVER!

This book was funny, swoony, and a little bit spicy. I also loved the fact that the author is an OBGYN herself so it was medically accurate. I can’t wait to see what else she writes. Do yourself a favor and read this one!

Did not love this book. I couldn’t get into. I thought the story was convoluted and contrived. I was hoping for something I would love, but the content was so dense that some topics just felt like they were over described.