3.5/5 – Quick, steamy, and full of tension

Deeply Examined was a short but addictive read. It had some great twists, solid chemistry, and just enough suspense to keep me interested. The doctor-patient dynamic between Jessica and Dr. West is intense from the start—bold, forbidden, and full of heat. The spice level is definitely a 5/5, no subtlety here, and I mean that in the best way.

I really liked how Lexi Davis didn’t shy away from exploring taboo topics. The story normalizes fantasy and pushes boundaries in a way that feels both daring and thoughtful.

The dual POV worked really well too. Seeing both Jessica’s growing obsession and Dr. West’s dark, guarded side added depth and made me want to know more about him. The hints at his trauma and the protective edge to his character made things feel more layered.

That said, I do wish the writing had been a bit tighter. Some parts felt a little rushed or under-polished, and I think with a bit more development, it could’ve hit even harder emotionally.

Still, I loved this quote: “And just like that, I know this woman isn’t afraid of the darkness—she’s drawn to it.” That line really stuck with me.

Overall, if you're in the mood for something fast, spicy, and full of forbidden tension, this one’s worth picking up. The cliffhanger definitely hooked me—I’ll be reading the next one.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC.

This is a Dark Romance Medical Romance and you should review the trigger warnings before diving in.

I enjoyed the stalkerish and possessive MMC and I like the confidence our FMC Jess gains. I liked that the MMC wasn't a stereotypical perfectly honed killer and had moments of self doubt. In fact, I enjoyed the story arc overall.

I didn't like that the doctor was an OBGYBN and I had to skim read most of their first encounter. I knew this was a doctor/patient dynamic and was ok with that, I was not expecting him to be a OBGYN. I think I may have enjoyed it / been more comfortable if he was a different kind of specialist.

Huge thanks Lexi Davis and Netgalley for the ARC—what a wild ride this was!

This book dives into taboo territory with a dark, twisty romance between a doctor and his patient. He’s known her since they were kids… but does she have any clue who he is now? Nope. The once-quiet, chubby boy has majorly leveled up—think broody, respected doc vibes. Meanwhile, she’s not the queen bee anymore, and the power dynamic? Flipped hard. It’s intense, messy, and totally addictive.

This was my first Lexi Davis read as well my first dip into the dark MEDICAL romance pool, and while some of the steamy scenes weren’t exactly my flavor, I still appreciated the bold, unapologetic vibe. That’s the magic of dark romance—it pushes boundaries and keeps you on your toes! Some parts did seem a bit rushed, but somehow it still worked.

Overall? A solid 3.5 stars (4 stars below because ...well you know.) and a total slay.!
Would I recommend it? If you like taboo, tension, and a little emotional whiplash—absolutely.

Deeply Examined
( A Dark Medical Romance)
Pub Date: April 24
3.5 ⭐
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Dr. Adam West has been obsessed with Jessica Jones since he was in high school. She was and still his big crush the one he didn't forget. So when she stepped inside his office after 15 years, he couldn't stop himself and some stuff happened during the examination 🫣🤭🫢🤫.
Jessica is a high school teacher struggling financially trying to get a job in New York and living life day by day but when she meets The Doctor her whole world is turned upside down and when something awful happens with her at her building Adam comes to the rescue and take her to his house. It was supposed to be a temporary arrangement however the lines starts to blur and maybe after all Dr. Adam does have feelings.
If you like to read about BDSM and other kinky stuff and love a sexy villain, you would enjoy this book.
It has a lot of similarities to #FiftyShadesOfGrey with some differences.
It was good and enjoyable 😊.
Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher for granting me an ARC of #DeeplyExamined in exchange for my honest review.

Xoxo😘

Lexi Davis delivered in this medical romance.

Told in first person dual POV we have Jessica and Adam.

It is a dark romance and triggers should be checked if you have them: especially for noncon/dubcon in a doctor office, medical visit setting. There is also stalking, violence, and manipulation. The red flags are red flagging, but what is a dark romance without a morally gray main male character?

This omnibus is the perfect full length and defintely a quick read.

I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of this book and I want to start off with a warning please read the author trigger warnings as always protect yourself. I am a huge fan of Dark Romance stories they are a great escape from the everyday for me. Deeply Examined was just that kind of escape. This story was everything a dark romance reader could possibly want. I don’t want to go into spoilers here so I will just say if after you read the triggers you still proceed I do not think you will be disappointed. The characters are flawed in a very real way and at times that hurts yet it only adds to the realness of the characters at the heart of the story. After all if the characters are not relatable the story will never grab you and pull you in. Thank you to Author Lexi Davis for giving us the characters this story needed and I can not wait to read more of your stories.

I really enjoyed this book! I gave it a 4 stars where there aren't point increments, but I'd put it at a solid 4.25 stars. Thank you to the ARC team for an advance copy. If you're going to read, make sure you check the trigger warnings first.

I wasn't sure how I would like this as I wouldn't consider myself as "into" medical tropes. But the character development and the contrast between morally grey MMC and sunshine FMC was intriguing, and I found myself enjoying the spice.

This is an excellent starter book for someone interested in exploring medical stories - there is the obvious taboo of a doctor/patient relationship, but nothing really intense or deep into the kink aspect. Give it a try - enjoy!

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Thankyou to Net Galley for this ARC of Deeply Examined.

This is the first dark medical romance book I’ve read and wow did it start of with some spice! I totally understand that this can be a taboo subject (I found it wasn’t to my taste) but the book on a whole really took me by surprise! The plot itself was what really drew me into this book.

Jessica our fmc is mid school teacher with a bubbly strong personality. Adam is a doctor who is broody and closed off. This book begins with Jessica attending her yearly checkup (which becomes steamy) however is unaware that Adam went to high school with her and has been attracted to her ever since…

I loved how you learn Adam’s background and understand why he’s so closed off throughout the book. He starts to break down his walls with the help of Jess being so open and comforting.

The only negative is that the conflict near the end of the book was resolved so easily and I felt it could have been bulked out a little more.

Overall I really enjoyed this short romance novel. I would recommend for those who want a quick steamy read. (This novel is just over 200 pages)

This was a total 5 star read. I’ve never read a dark medical romance before, but I was hooked from the start. It’s very fast paced, has a lot of spice, and has just enough plot and character building to put it all together. I love the book so much and I can’t wait to get a physical copy of it sometime!

I’ve seen quite a few reviews refer to this as Fifty Shades meets Greys Anatomy, which could not be a more perfect description.

Before starting please read the trigger warnings.

What worked for me: Phew this is a spicy little number! Possessive, growly, dark and damaged MMC with stalker tendencies. The Gala/restroom scene? Hot. Jessica finding her courage and her voice?? Love that.

What didn’t: I know BDSM is not my thing, but medical play now tops that- but I think it didn’t work especially coming from a doctor, specifically an OBGYN. At times the plot seemed to jump around, but I would’ve liked to know more of West’s darker tendencies outside the kink room.

I should preface this by saying that I am new to the dark romance genre. But I feel like this novella was the perfect way of getting into it 😏

Jessica Jones goes to a medical appointment for a routine checkup. Dr. West is usually in control, but he’s been crushing on Jessica for years, unbeknownst to her, seeing as she doesn’t remember him. She shouldn’t enjoy what’s been happening, but there’s something about Dr. West that makes it impossible for her to pull away. Think sunshine meets (hot) grumpy. Or better yet… Think Grey’s Anatomy meets Fifty Shades and cue aaaaaallllll of the medical fetishisms 😏

Before diving in, you should absolutely read the trigger warnings. This book gets SPICY 🥵 really early on and plays with a lot of kinks/fantasies, which aren’t for everyone. If you choose to read it (and I hope you do!), enjoy the spicy ride 🥵😏

The only reason I didn’t give this a full 5 stars is because I would have like more information on Adam’s past, but that might just be the Social Worker in me 😅 I still liked how things were handled. I am excited to see what Lexi will write next 🤩

Keep this book on your radar, it’ll be available on April 24th 2025 ✨

Thank you to NetGalley and Lexi Davis for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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ARC Review!

Okay Lexi, I see what your doing with Dr West 😏
My favourite MMC is a morally grey man, and Dr Adam West was this by definition!

This was smutty, spicy, sexy, kinky, I could go on.

The way Jess helps break down Adam's walls was so genuine, and when he reveals who is truly is and that there are certain things he cannot change, she accepts him as he is. I really loved this book, it wasn't just a smut smack to the face, there was some really deep and complex emotions that were explored.

Thank you Net Galley and Lexi Davis for the gifted copy 🖤

I haven't read a really spicy book in quite a while but this one was so good. Maybe I secretly have a thing for doctors? Lol. Anyway. I loved the characters. I loved the plt. I loved everything about it. Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for allowing me to review this book. In exchange for a free copy, I have promised to give my honest review.

Deeply examined. That's what Jessica, our FMC, feels the first and second time that she goes for her annual check-up with our MMC, Dr Adam West. Push comes to shove, and Dr West shoots his shot. He gives Jessica his phone number and proposes a date at her place. Little does Jessica know that Dr West has recognised her from their shared past.This book follows their story as they progress in their relationships (normal and kinky), showing progressively more of themselves as time passes. Will their relationship survive what is to come? Will it survive the lies? Will it survive the dark primal nature of our MMC?

This book was fairly well written. Its initial scenes could use some fleshing out to introduce our characters a bit better. There are a couple of small errors. But overall, this book was well written. I enjoyed getting to know our characters and their pasts. I also thoroughly enjoyed the smut and bdsm scenes.

Author, please keep writing 😀

I like this twist on dark romance. It's different from the other dark romances that I've read but that's what I like about it. Definitely, a "check your triggers" book, which I love! I honestly did not like the FMC at the beginning on the book. She was very gullible and almost ditsy through half of it. But I love that we see her evolve through her relationship with the MMC, how she finds her voice and begins to stand her ground. I am excited to see what book 2 has in store!
PS. I will never look at a thermometer the same way again! First time I've EVER crossed my legs burning a spicy scene! I can't wait for everyone to read that part!

4.5 🌟

A dark, taboo, medical romance that starts with a bang! Quite literally.

Dr. Adam West can't believe it when Jessica Jones, his old high school obsession, finds her way into his medical office for her annual checkup. She doesn't recognise him, but he hasn't stopped thinking about her for a decade.

Jessica is a teacher in the high school both she and West attended; a run-down school with troubled students; she does her very best to help them. She's quiet, a pushover and can't stop thinking about her appointment with the crazy handsome Dr. West.

Neither of them can stay away from each other, Adam becomes more obsessed the more he gets to know Jessica, and Jessica loves getting beyond Adams carefully erected walls learning more and more about herself every day. He makes her strong, confident and feel wanted.

The spice was spicing, that's for sure. Medical kink isn't something I've read before, and I'm still a bit like.. do I like this? I don't hate it. New kink unlocked? Who knows (I had to Google some things 🤣)

Even though it was wildly different from other books from this author, her writing voice was still strong, which I LOVED. The character growth was authentic, the chemistry was sizzling from the first page, and the emotions came through strong. When Adam was talking about his past, I definitely teared up. That poor, broken man.

One thing I would've liked was Adam explaining to Jessica how his life was during school. She only really got a brief idea when Adam & Kent had a confrontation but I don't think she really realised just how difficult school was for him. It would've added another layer I think and given another reason as to why he didn't tell her.

Overall, I cannot and will not complain. Once I realised this was going to be something completely different than what I was used to (I knew it was going to be, but it's still something I had to wrap my own head around) I thoroughly enjoyed it. I read the whole book in less than 24 hours and had a great time.

The epilogue (the final, final one) had me kicking my feet smiling. I do wish we'd gotten to read that, but just knowing it happened was the cherry on top. Iykyk.

Thank you so much to Lexi Davis for sending me an e-arc to read! I'm one of your biggest cheerleaders 🙌

If fifty shades and greys anatomy had a baby this is it. I could not quit picturing Adam as doctor Shepherd and Jessica as Meredith. I loved this book! It’s such a quick spicy read, with a plot that keeps you engaged! This was the exact palette cleanser I needed to keep me out of a slump!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Lexi Davis for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the concept of this book. The forbidden elements of doctor/patient relationship really intrigued me, however I felt the execution thereof fell a bit flat.

The spice was great and the MMC had the perfect amount of crazy paired with possessive and obsessive tendencies. I wish they had a bit more chemistry and depth however this was a shorter book and that could contribute to the lack thereof.

Overall, the book was fast paced, it had a decent amount of plot to spice ratio and the happy ending wrapped it all up in a nice pretty bow.

Deeply examined by Lexi Davis
This to me was medical drama meets 50 shades! I absolutely devoured this book. I loved the development of the MMC and FMC. 5 star read and can not wait for the next installment on the series!!

By far the steamiest, spiciest read of 2025!! Deeply Examined is a masterpiece of complex characters, secret yearning and vulnerable passion. The love and lust between Jessica and Adam was off the charts hot! From start to finish, I couldn’t put the book down. This is a must-read for all dark romance readers everywhere!!