This sweet romance kept me hooked and turning pages! The chemistry, the obstacles, the rich character development - what a treat!

What a sweet romance. I was hooked and kept turning pages. There were obstacles and the characters were well rounded.

#netgalley-arcs I want to thank authors Amanda Nelson and Lisa-Marie Potter, and the publisher Wild Rose Press for an advanced reader copy of this book.

Thank you to Wild Rose Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Autumn Haze has a motto no men until she has completed her bachelor of nursing degree, she has stuck to this so far. Autumn moonlights as a companion through Plus one to support herself through her degree. Enter Dr Jenson Edwards who is still moping after his last break up left him talk of the hospital, when he receives a best doctor award Jenson hires Autumn as his plus one for the ceremony. When they form a budding relationship Autumns resolve is tested and Jenson worries about what would happen if the truth is revealed that he hired Autumn as a companion.

I really enjoyed this book, the relationship between the leads felt very genuine and they were perfect for each other. Jenson is the perfect book boyfriend and so sweet, he compliments Autumn perfectly. I liked Autumn’s no nonsense best friend Lilly she was awesome. There isn’t much drama in this book until the end but it was a lovely gentle love story and I was routing for Autumn and Jenson all the way. Overall I would not hesitate to recommend this book, 5+ stars from me.

I really enjoyed this romance story. Despite being a successful and handsome doctor, Jensen has had his heart broken and can't seem to find a woman who is right for him. He hires Summer to be his girlfriend for a function, but when they meet, the chemistry between them is very real.
I really enjoyed their romance as it unfolded, and thought that they made a great pairing. I loved their story and thought that for the most part it was realistic and really drew me in. I was horrified by the way the whole insurance and paying for the hospital unfolded when she had appendicitis. I don't know how true that is, but it's monstrous.
I really enjoyed this book and I'd certainly be keen to read more in this series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

Jensen is a dream doctor with a good head on his shoulders and sexy eyes, he somehow is a great match to our girl Summer. Through obstacles and all they persevere.

Thank you to Amanda Nelson, Lisa-Marie Potter, and The Wild Rose Press for the opportunity to read an advanced reader copy of this book!

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would rate it 3.5 stars. Jensen and Autumn had fantastic chemistry, and I loved the playful banter between them throughout. The side characters played a significant role in the plot, which made the world feel richer and more realistic. I especially appreciated the inclusion of Autumn’s two dads—they were hilarious and added a lot of heart to the story.

The third-act breakup was expected, but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment too much.

One small detail I wanted to note was the use of the name Gareth for one of the background characters. While it’s a minor point, Gareth is a Welsh name rather than an English one. The book seemed to imply it was English, and I think a brief clarification would have been a nice touch for accuracy.

That aside, I had a great time reading this and would definitely pick up more books by these authors in the future. I’m excited to see what they come out with next!

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for honest feedback.

This was a very Hallmark-esque read. At times cheesy and predictable, but overall enjoyable. However, the main characters did not seem to be grown adults working in a healthcare setting. They reminded me of high school or college students with their actions and dialogue. It was pretty hard for me to take them seriously. The one problem I always have when reading a male character's POV is if they are too able to describe female clothing or start romanticizing with too much vigor. Then I'm well aware the female author is behind the words and it pulls you back. Also, Jensen's ex girlfriend was ridiculous. It felt very "Real Housewives" antics whenever she was in a scene.

This was a great read! I love the premise of a date-for-hire that turns into something more! Autumn is a nursing student who is focused on one thing - getting her BSN. To maintain financial independence from her loving dads who she already feels have done too much for her, Autumn works a variety of jobs, all while going to school. One of these jobs is being a companion-for-hire, but this is not to be mistaken with an escort. Autumn provides her services as a date, making those who hire her look great at whatever events they’ve hired her to attend. Autumn’s been steadfast in her goals, that is until she’s hired to accompany a hot doctor, affectionately compared to McDreamy. Hot Doc Jensen might be the one thing that can make Autumn amend her goal of no men until her BSN.

This swoony romance is set in Seattle, and is perfect for those looking for the feeling the early seasons of Grey’s Anatomy provided. This is a quick read where the plot moves quickly, the banter is bantering, and the chemistry is tangible.

This book reads like a perfect episode of your favorite hospital drama tense, tender, and topped with a happy-ever-after (ish).

Our main protagonist
A nurse-in-training with a backbone of steel and a heart she’s scared to trust. She has been burned before and sworn off men for a good reason. While shes juggling school and working to pay her own way shes handed a surprise chemistry from a client her vow to never date again until she gets her degree is put to the test. But hey, love doesn’t always wait for the right shift.

Our male lead on the other hand is done with love to the point his friend pays for a blind date. Cue fake dating anyone??? And a best friend who might be a bit of a told you so :) but his wife is the absolute best character that I want as my IRL bestie.

The Vibe
Smart pacing, solid four-star plot, and just enough tension to keep your pulse racing. Every chapter feels keeps the plot moving and a HEA that actually lands.

Supporting Cast Highlights:

Amazing supportive dads making food and dropping emotional truth bombs.
A quirky best friend who knows exactly when to bring alcohol and tough love.
Friends who see the truth before he does—and push him to fight for his own happy ending. (and get his head in the game)
No Blood or gore in this one sweet for sure
Oh and there i football - I love me a girl who isn't afraid to show her love and passion for sports :)
Easy in on sitting read.

I devoured Just What the Doctor Hired in less than 24 hours — it was impossible to put down! As someone who lived in Seattle, WA, the setting immediately resonated with me, adding an extra layer of connection and authenticity to the story. Amanda Nelson and Lisa-Marie Potter crafted a charming, heartfelt romance filled with witty banter, relatable characters, and just the right amount of tension. The chemistry between the leads was electric, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. Whether you’re a local or just love a well-written, swoon-worthy romance, this book is an absolute must-read! I will be adding my Tiktok review this weekend!

A fake dating scenario with a happily ever after? Sign me up to read it!
Overall, I enjoyed the story. It was nice getting to know the character’s families and see those relationships grow for Jensen. I also had respect for Autumn’s character choosing to prioritize her career over a romantic relationship after she had been burned in the past. I would recommend this if you like an easy read with a sweet ending.

Thank you to NetGalley, book buzz & The wild rose press for a copy of the book in return for my unbiased review.

A great closed door romance read with a little sizzle. my first from the authors. Jenson, a paediatric doctor needs a date for a medical event in which his recent ex had been cheating on him with another doctor. Jenson hires Autumn through a 'plus one' service and the spark ignites from the get go.

Over a series of events, the chemistry continues to build, however they have both had difficult pasts and struggle to navigate their relationship initially. I also love Autumns dads, they are absolutely fabulous.

A great read if you love a medical romance, interspersed with sports references and a slow burn angsty romance.

💕 closed door romance (does have kissing)
🩷 golden retriever mmc
💕 strong, smart independent fmc
🩷 Medical references
💕 third act break up / interference

thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

this felt sooo hallmark! it was just your average fake dating, will-they-won’t-they romance novel. I didn’t feel like there was anything super special about this book. I definitely ate this story up but i feel neutral about it! the premise was unique, the companion for hire thing is something I havent seen before so that was a fun plot point. definitely cheesy and a little cringe at times. the characters felt a bit immature for their stated ages and I honestly didn’t feel a whole lot of chemistry but still a fun little read. 2.5/5!

✨✨5 stars✨✨✨
❗️MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS❗️

Overall: I loved it A LOT. Every moment of it. It was beautifully written and the whole action, plot, ATE IT UP. I fell in love with the characters and their relationships were so sweet. The tension? Was there. One word: AMAZING (book).

Likes:
•the description, perfect, it wasn’t pure romance, but rather fiction. Which gave the book uniqueness and depth.
•the character development. I loved how the authors showed not only the beauty of characters, but also flaws. The plot when Jensen fucked up was perfect to show that we all make mistakes and that actions speak louder than words
•the social areas shown. I loved how we had different areas (the hospital, the football games, the Plus One work, Autumn’s college) and how they showed each perspective, we knew a lot but it wasn’t too much, just the right amount of description and details
•the romance. It was beautiful, pure romance. I loved how it clearly was love, not only physical attraction. Their relationship was perfectly balanced (ofc between love and lust)

Dislikes (not really)
I cannot say I have a dislike in terms of the literal book, but personal preference.
I WAS SO ANNOYED BY LILY (Autumn’s best friend). I get it she was on her side BUT OMG GIRL, JENSEN ISN’T LIKE MATTEO (Autumn’s ex). I hated how she compared so muchhhhh Jensen with her ex when he was COMPLETELY IN LOVE with Autumn. Omg, it ate my soul!

It was a great reading experience, I loved every moment. The trope was clearly shown (the fake dating) and the development of the characters and the world was perfect. The end? BEAUTIFUL.
I would recommend it 100%!! It’s a cute romantic story that touched my heart. If I could, it would give it more than 5 stars🫶🏻

It was a cute idea but I didn’t find the characters likable. Lilly was annoying and pushy, Autumn was so wish washy and Jensen was extremely problematic and so over the top. It was a quick easy read I finished it quickly but unfortunately did not connect with the characters.

I have a soft spot for the fake dating trope and this did not disappoint. Usually the 3rd act breakup annoys me but it was something that had to happen in this book and was dealt with in a very good way. Good character dynamics and I loved the two main characters.

Thanks to wild rose press and NetGalley for this arc!

I’m a sucker for a healthcare romance since I work in healthcare myself so naturally I gravitated towards this book! It was so cute. If you like the fake dating trope but aren’t a big fan of spice, this is for you!!!!

This book was giving such hallmark movie vibes, the fake relationship trope was lovely and I found myself desperate to read more. I particularly enjoyed the nurse/doctor element. The main characters as well as the side characters were great, I couldn’t help but find myself disliking a certain female ex!! Absolutely loved it

I really liked the premise of this. I love a good fake dating trope and liked the idea of Plus One dating turning into something more. Not usually one for a 3rd act breakup but this was necessary for the storyline.

Autumn felt a bit repetitive and stubborn when it came to Jensen originally. I get the whole not wanting to date while training to be a nurse as it was hard but surely the one person who would understand the needs of a health care professional was a Dr. In the end I did like how she stuck up for herself when Jensen didn't. Her relationships with her dads was so wholesome and I love the way they were so fiercely protective of her even with her career choice. I also liked the fact she was extremely independent and would rather work to pay her way through nursing degree.

Jensen, yes although he was a bit of an idiot, was a nice sweet character. I would have liked an expansion on his relationship with his mum and brother. Hes written in such a way that you're willing him and Autumn to be together as he is a genuinely nice person who takes his job so seriously in the children's wards.

I feel like both MCs characters could have more depth but they felt genuine throughout the book. I enjoyed the pacing of the book and there wasn't too much angst or slow burn.

I love that they got their HEA in the way that they did. Their relationship felt very natural despite how they met.

I did think there was some random moments like Autumns interactions with her roommate. I thought these were going to be key to the story but kind of fizzled out.

Overall a good read and I enjoyed it.

Thanks to Amanda Nelson, Lisa-Marie Potter, Wild Rose Press and NetGallery for the ARC in return for my honest opinion.

**Edited to add a little more to the review and change rating from 3.5 to 4 after further reflection**

I liked the plot of the story and will always be interested in a good healthcare romance. I adored Jensen’s character but I found Autumn unreasonably stubborn. I felt like there were parts of the book that were going to turn into a significant part of the storyline, but it didn’t. Like…every interaction with her roommate? Overall, I enjoyed the romance between Jensen and Autumn. And her dads were some of my favorite supporting characters!

** Thank you NetGalley and Wild Rose Press for the opportunity to provide my honest review **

2.5 stars

This book wasn’t for me. It was a sweet premise but I felt like the characters lacked depth and the pacing was off. The major plot point was overly dramatic but then resolved too easily given the MCs reactions. The romance felt a little too instalove and I could not stand the MCs best friends. I’m sure others would enjoy this, it’s sweet, but it wasn’t to my taste.

Thanks to Netgalley and Wild Rose Press for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.