She had me at "Dark Medical Drama!" And I loved every moment of it! I enjoyed these two main characters very much, and Adam West is a stellar book boyfriend. His broody, cautious, stillness reminding me of his namesake, the OG book boyfriend, Adam from The Love Hypothesis. I would highly recommend this book if the subject matter tweaked your interest, as you will not be disappointed. A 4 Star + rating for my level of enjoyment on the read, however, there were a few three star moments, but they were more structural or along the lines of notes over original content choices.

Thank you so much to Lexi Davis and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the eARC of this book. This was a great quick read leaving me wanting more. It was quite spicy and hooked you in right at the start. This was my first read from Lexi and can't wait to read more of hers, Highly recommend if you like Dark Romances,

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

The book throws you in straight at the deep end. I was actually surprised the FMC didn't even question what happened at her appointment at the time, and again the second time. I think in real life anyone would have said something - at the very least asked the question and expressed confusion... the whole thing made me feel a bit awkward... anyway I got over the start and really enjoyed the rest of the book.

The special room very much reminded me of 50 Shades of Gray. I've never read a medical dark romance before so I'd say it was a success. I found it engaging, it flowed well, you really got to know the two main characters and liked them enough to want them to get their HEA.

I think I would have preferred it to have been a bit longer and more detailed in parts - especially back stories. The storytelling was clear and logical. I just wanted MORE. It was however a perfect mix of spice and story and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quick spicy read. Well done Lexi Davis, I look forward to what's coming next!

This was my first book from this author as well as my first medical romance. As a nurse it was intriguing though a little hard to believe. Despite that the contact during exam being far off base from reality, I couldn’t stop reading.

I just finished this book and really enjoyed it!
It was incredibly spicy — the chemistry between the characters was off the charts. Dr West was everything you could want in a romance: insanely hot, brooding, and beautifully complicated. His struggles made him feel so real, and it made the romantic moments even more intense and meaningful. Highly recommend if you love your romance with lots of spice

Thank you Netgalley

Really enjoyed this book, It was a quick fun read and couldn't put it down!

Cant wait for the second book :)

I don’t have much experience with dark romance but since I was pleasantly surprised with Navessa Allen’s Lights Out, and intrigued with the medical premise of Deeply Examined, I decided to give it a try.

I’m undecided on the genre as a whole but will continue to read from Lexi Davis’s other pen name in sweet & spicy romance.

Tropes
✨️Forbidden love
✨️Doctor/patient
✨️High school crush/obsession
✨️He’s obsessed
✨️He falls first
✨️Grumpy/Sunshine

Both Dr. West and Jessica grew up in a rough area. While Dr. West rebranded himself for success, Jessica stayed put in the local school system as a teacher. Dr. West had a crush on Jessica in high school, but she was out of his league- popular, preppy, beautiful, and a cheerleader. What he never realized was how lost and limited she felt by her roles and expectations.

Jessica and Dr. West couldn’t be more different. Her motivations are based on the love and empathy she has for the people in her life. Dr. West is focused on helping mothers (singularity) and keeps everyone around him at arm’s length.

The story is entertaining, but the plot felt a little thin in some spots. The justification for close proximity didn’t feel right. Jessica didn’t know Dr. West or his true identity so I don’t understand why she would just go with him… especially after growing up and residing in a bad neighborhood. Hello red flags and stranger danger. Instead, I feel like she blindly trusts him based on his profession. It just feels inconsistent with her character history.

Additionally, there is no transition from doctor/patient relationship. Their first physical sexual act while receiving an exam felt too icky for me.

This story excels at is character development. Both characters make great strides in changing for the better. They prompt change in each other and do the work.

The people we love don’t make us better, we love them so much that we want to be better. The author does a job of capturing that.

PS. I also posted my review on Amazon but it hasn't been approved by the website yet, so I can paste the link below.

"Part of me wants to possess her in the most brutal way.
The other part wants to protect her, even from myself.
I wonder which will win?"

If I were to describe this book in one phrase, it would be this: Fifty Shades of Grey meets Grey’s Anatomy. And no, it doesn’t go unnoticed that both titles have the same last name. Coincidence?

It’s been a long time, years even, since I read a Dark Romance book, and Deeply Examined, although I consider it more of a dark-gray than a Dark Romance per se, has been perfect for reconnecting and falling in love again with a genre I missed.

✨️ARC given by Lexi Davis in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for your trust.

First ever medical dark romance and I loved it. I rate five stars . It was short but very entertaining. 100% will recommend it to my bookish girlies. A must read in my opinion!.

The amount of spice it had........ chefs kiss! Dr west reminded me so much of 50 shade of Grey and with that should tell you how good it was

- *Forbidden Love*: The doctor-patient relationship adds a layer of complexity to their romance.
- *Possessiveness*: West's obsessive behavior is a recurring theme, with some readers finding it captivating and others problematic.
- *Character Growth*: Both Jessica and Adam undergo significant development as they confront their pasts and emotions.

Can't wait to read more books by lexi

Four Stars

An intense read with plenty of emotion and heat.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

If you’re drawn to dark, deviant romance and forbidden desire, look no further - Deeply Examined: A Dark Medical Romance by Lexi Davis is your next fix. This quick, smoldering read dives into the illicit dynamic between a doctor and his patient, exploring desire, trust, and power. But what sets Deeply Examined apart is its emotional depth. Beneath the spice lies a story that touches on self worth, confidence, childhood trauma, and healing. It’s dark, it’s daring, it’s spicy, and it’s satisfying.

Deeply Examined follows Jessica, a young teacher with a seemingly picture-perfect past, and Adam, a detached doctor who prefers gratification to emotion. Unbeknownst to Jessica, she and Adam have a deeply interwoven history. Amid secrets and deception, trust and betrayal, and a series of dangerous events that force them closer, Adam and Jessica begin to unravel each other’s truths while exploring desires that blur the line between pleasure and pain.

Seasoned readers, be prepared to blush, and blush, and blush some more. The spice level in Deeply Examined is intense, bordering on erotica, and the taboo elements heighten the heat. This is dark romance at its most daring, laced with emotional depth and raw vulnerability. Think Grey’s Anatomy meets Fifty Shades of Grey.

I absolutely loved this book. It was nothing at all what I expected but it sure did exceed my expectations. The medical aspect to this was so good and I loved the story line. The way I was laughing and cackling at this book is crazy. That man is crazy but we love a man who can admit it. Really great book.

Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 3.5-4🌶️

*please check TW*

Tropes:
- Dark Medical Romance
- Doctor/Patient
- Possessive Anti-Hero
- Grump X Sunshine
- Touch her and ☠️
- Forced Proximity

Alright, I have never read a “dark medical romance” before and CLEARLY I have been missing out!

I really enjoyed this book and how it was almost a nice “fresh take” when you compare it to other books in the Dark Romance Genre.

While this book is on the shorter side, the plot is still very well done and kept me captivated the entire time. And the spice… 😮‍💨🥵🔥

I also really enjoyed our characters! Both of our main characters have some traumatizing things happen to them in their past and I love how the author had their past and present mesh. Also… the MMC gives “Christian Grey Vibes” 🤭.

Overall, would definitely recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley & the Author for the eARC of this book!

This was my first medical romance, and I loved it. MMC West need I say more. I ate this book up from start to finish. I didn't want this book to end.

5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

What to Expect:
🖤Dark Medical Romance
🩺Forced Proximity
🖤Stalker
🩺Grumpy x Sunshine
🖤Taboo Romance
🩺Doctor x Patient
🖤Picked on Kid → Rich MMC
🩺Popular Cheerleader → Shy FMC
🖤Trauma
🩺Protector Vibes
🖤Touch Her & 💀

Y’all… this book has been living in my head rent-free since I finished it. I’m not even kidding—I’ve applied to every PR box opportunity because I need this beauty on my shelf like oxygen. Lexi, if you're listening… I’m begging. This story consumed me. I didn’t eat, didn’t sleep—just binged, obsessed, and then immediately started it all over again. That’s how much I loved it. Grey’s Anatomy… meets DARKNESS and I LOVED every second of it.

From the very first chapter, Jessica walks into her routine OB-GYN appointment, and BAM—hello, McDreamy of this story - Dr. Adam West. The tension? Immediate. The vibes? DELICIOUS. What starts as a steamy encounter quickly spirals into something much darker and more emotionally layered. The medical setting added such a unique twist to the usual dark romance tropes, and I was so completely and absolutely here for it.

But what really kept me turning pages was the way Lexi Davis unraveled Adam’s backstory. This man is all the broody, WALKING RED FLAGS with the trauma to back it up, and yet… I didn’t want Jessica to run away, NEEDED her to love him. If anything, I was rooting for her to charge straight through every single one of those emotional barricades. Their connection was intense—sometimes soft, sometimes obsessive, but always magnetic. And when the suspense hit? My heart was in my throat. The moment Adam had to protect Jessica? Literal chills and WTF IS GOING ON moments!!!
Just when I thought they were finding their rhythm, the story throws in THAT twist (IYKYK)—and suddenly everything crashes down… and of course I’m left screaming at my Kindle. Secrets unravel, and I wasn’t sure if this couple would actually survive through them all. But through all the pain and broken pieces, there’s growth… both individually and together with love. The sweet gifts, the late-night conversations, the emotional push and pull—this wasn’t just a spicy read, it was emotional warfare. I’m still recovering, honestly… but I cannot wait for Monica and Parkers story. I know it’s going to revel in the SPICYYY!!!

A huge thank you to Lexi Davis!! I am so grateful to have received this from you!! But also to, NetGalley, and The Nerd Fam!!!

i really wanted to love this, i really wanted to be so excited for this. unfortunately, this did not deliver what i needed it to deliver.

i've read my fair share of dark romance with questionable content and scenes. i've read about a lot of questionable consent and enjoyed far too many morally gray characters.

nevertheless, this crossed some lines for me. i was so excited for a medicinal dark romance and i would've been fine with a patient-doctor relationship in any other sense, but to jump start the book with a spicy scene and dubious consent during an obgyn consult feels wrong to me on all levels. it didn't necessarily trigger me in any sense, but this i truly encompasses the biggest fear for many women out there, myself included. the power struggle between a doctor and a patient is always present, but if that doctor is an obgyn doctor (he/him) and the patient is a woman, it takes the power and trust between the two parties to another level, another universe (if you ask me).
apart from this, i felt very confused when i read the very first pages. i was immediately thrust into the scenes, which might be positive in some instances, however, it felt like i opened the book in the middle and just started reading blindly. there were so many missed opportunities for me to develop a really good plot line and characters with depth. which includes the setting of their first date and the expectations both parties held on to. i found jessica to be very naive and cliché (unfortunately, because i DID love that she is a teacher just like me and her reason for acquiring said job). adam to me was an obsessive doctor with trust issues and trauma that persistently uses his privilege and power position to take advantage of jessica, at least during the first 30-40%. another thing that bugged me is the level of spice, don't get me wrong - i love my spicy books and scenes. however, this felt like there was spice on every other page with descriptive and on-page content with little to no plot. and while i DO love to read some books that are built like this (lots of spice, relatively less plot) maybe this just wasn't the right time for me.

i really and truly wanted to love this. i love lexi davis as an author and i appreciate the capacity that melissa dymond writes her novels in two different spice categories. she is an awesome author and not a day goes by where i don't think about "paging dr. hart".
i'm truly saddened by the fact that this wasn't my cup of tea. ❤️‍🩹

thank you to lexi davis and her team for granting me the opportunity to read her book in exchange for a honest review!

"She came in for a routine checkup. She left with a prescription for trouble."

Oh honey, trouble is putting it lightly—this book came for my ovaries, sanity, and sleep schedule!

Since I’ve already reviewed the first two parts of the Deeply Examined Omnibus, this lil’ chaotic love letter is purely for Part Three. Ever since I turned that last page of Part Two, I’ve been obsessing over what was behind that damn door—and when it finally opened? Babe, it gave exactly what it needed to give... and then some.

But the real jaw-drop? The activities. Panty. Melting. Stuff. IYKYK.
The role play? Off the charts. Their mushy-gushy, lovey-dovey phase? My heart was doing somersaults. Watching Adam grow and evolve with Jessica’s love made me feel so proud of him. And Jessica? Glowing. She’s never been loved like this before, and damn it, she deserves every second of it.

But of course… peace is temporary in this house. The exposé I was dreading comes crashing in, and then the chip scene?? MY. JAW. DROPPED. I was literally whispering please no please no please— and Adam said “lol nope.” Chaos. Absolute chaos. And I lived for it.

We also get a deeper look into Adam’s childhood and wow… my heart broke for him. It doesn’t excuse all of his choices, but it definitely explains a lot. He’s messy, morally gray, and complicated—but so well-written that I couldn’t stop rooting for him.

Oh and btw... urethral sounding happens. Yes. That’s a real sentence I just typed. This book? Unhinged. But in the most deliciously dark way.

If you’re into dark, forbidden medical romance with a possessive doctor and a sunshine heroine, high-voltage chemistry, twisted backstories, and spicy scenes that will leave your Kindle smoking—Deeply Examined is your next obsession. Just… check those trigger warnings, bestie. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, but it does promise a HEA—eventually.

This is my first dive into the world of medical romance, and let me tell you—I am completely here for it! Who knew lmao.

If I had to rate the darkness level of this book, I’d call it a solid grey. Not pitch black, not sunshine and rainbows either—just enough to make it interesting without leaving you emotionally wrecked. It did its time in the shadows and came out.

Now, let’s talk spice. Those moments? Hit. Every. Time. Perfectly timed and not overdone, they added heat without distracting from the story.

And the male main character…He starts off closed-off and complex, but peels back those layers like a man with something to prove—and he does prove it. I loved watching his growth unfold alongside the romance.

Overall, Deeply Examined made me laugh, swoon, and maybe male GYN’s a little differently jk. If you’re looking for a dark romance you’re going to love this one.

With thanks to the author, Lexi Davis and Netgalley for a copy of the eARC to read ahead of publication.

CHECK THE CONTENT WARNINGS
**I cannot stress this enough**
The first couple of chapters are UP THERE (insert red face chilli skull and crossbones). The story begins with not just blurring moral lines but erasing them completely.

This is a solidly confilicted 4 stars.

Consider this less Grey’s Anatomy and much more Nip/Tuck vibes (and if those references don’t expose my demographic nothing will). My conflict lies very much in the power dynamic of the doctor/client relationship. Once we move away from those early interactions, the plot leans into my definition of dark romance. It hits the tropes grumpy x sunshine, stalker, possessive (manipulative) MMC, traumatic past, exploring a niche kink, pleasure dom dynamics, sexual empowerment, and a HEA where everyone is a shade of morally grey.

Jessica, our FMC, niavete was a huge frustration for me. Her lack of personal preservation was alarming. She tended to read quite immaturely. How our MMC, Adam, achieved “looking after her” via stalking was extreme. That said, there is a gentleness underlying our characters interactions and a desperatation to care for Jess beneath Adam’s less desirable choices and behaviours. Wow, I’m not defending this…in real life, even with a penny, see the red flags and run.

I would have loved more tension to rock our characters. The third act ‘whoops’ was underwhelming. There were opportunites to really amp up the external bad guy threat and make that return to each other really sing with want and safety, rather than the ‘I understand your motivations, don’t do it again”. However, a groveling MMC isn’t all bad either.

A departure from what I expected I’ll stay for the second book starring Monica and Parker but rest assured, I’ll still cover my eyes and skip pages in the saucy bits that aren’t for me.

This book was so much fun!! It was HOT from the offset but it was done so well … it’s not one of those where the spice overtakes the story!

West is a moody doctor with secrets, and Jessica is a sunshine school teacher barely scraping by - when these two meet for Jessica’s medical appointment EVERYTHING changes ✨

The secrets in this book had me desperately waiting for them to be revealed, only for my to want everything to be forgiven when they were!

I loved how Jessica’s strength & independence grew throughout this book … and she reacted to some of the turmoil in the second half of this book in such a normal way - which i LOVED!!

West had me raging and swooning all at the same time, but I have a soft spot for him really 🫶🏻

Please check the triggers before reading this book, but if you’re looking for a slightly dark romance, with a LOT of spice, touch her and die energy, sunshine x grumpy … then look no further!!

Thank you to the author Lexi Davis for allowing me to read an ARC of this - I am very grateful!!