Grey’s Anatomy meets The Hating Game by Ali Hazelwood? Yes, please!

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to survive medical residency and fall head over heels for someone completely wrong for you (or so you think), look no further.

Deidra Duncan’s debut rom-com, Love Sick, is the perfect mix of heartache, humor, and sizzling slow-burn romance—all with a side of professional chaos. And when I found out the author is a real-life doctor I knew we were in for something authentic and special.

Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint.

Summary:

Grace walks into her first year of OB-GYN residency already carrying the weight of a devastating (and completely false) rumor—that she “slept her way into the program.”

For someone who battles social anxiety on a good day, this is a career nightmare. But instead of hiding in a supply closet (tempting), she throws on her bold red lipstick and faces down a hospital environment that feels more like a toxic frat house than a professional setting!

Then there’s Julian —grumpy, brilliant, and entirely too gorgeous for Grace’s peace of mind. Their first meeting? A disaster. Julian says the wrong thing, Grace writes him off, and thus begins the most delightful case of enemies-to-lovers tension I’ve read all year!

As the two are thrown together through chaotic night shifts, high-stakes deliveries, and shared moments of vulnerability, the walls start to crumble—and the chemistry starts to simmer.

But this isn’t just a romance. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at the brutal reality of medical training, the crushing weight of burnout, and the mental health battles so many face in silence.

Grace’s anxiety and Julian’s ADHD are handled with care and honesty, making their story not only swoon-worthy but deeply relatable.

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My Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars!

If you love messy, relatable characters, medical drama, and enemies-to-lovers tension with a slow burn that pays off, this one’s for you! Grace and Julian are a couple you’ll root for from page one. Bonus: the author’s real-world experience brings authenticity that elevates every scene.

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Tropes You’ll Love:

  • Enemies to Friends to Lovers
  • ADHD Rep (MMC)
  • Social Anxiety Rep (FMC)
  • Slow Burn Romance
  • Forced Proximity
  • Workplace Romance

What Makes This Book Shine:

  • ✨ Authentic medical drama that doesn’t feel overwhelming. It his the perfect level of tension.
  • ✨ Incredible mental health representation—Grace’s social anxiety and Julian’s ADHD are portrayed with empathy and realism.
  • ✨ A four-year timeline that allows real character growth, deep friendship, and the most satisfying slow-burn romance.
  • ✨ Sharp, witty banter and chemistry that leaps off the page.
  • ✨ A powerful commentary on double standards, and what it takes for women to thrive in male-dominated spaces!

Final Thoughts:

If you’re looking for a romance that goes beyond the surface—one that’s messy, honest, empowering, and will have you staying up way past your bedtime—you need to grab Love Sick immediately. Grace and Julian’s story is the perfect reminder that even when life is overwhelming, love can show up exactly when you need it most.

Bonus Tip: Want to listen to this while tackling your to-do list? The audiobook is fantastic, and you can grab a free 30-day trial of Audible!

What’s your favorite messy, slow-burn romance? Tell me in the comments—I’m always looking for my next read!