Cute romance with all the swoons feelings but no spice.

Autumn is a nursing student, intent on staying single until she gets her degree - No men before BSN is her motto. Not only is Autumn in school, she’s working two jobs to support herself. But when Autumn meets handsome Doctor Jensen Edwards through her job a a companion service, she quickly realizes she might not be able to keep her motto after all

Loved, loved this so much I didn’t want it to end!! Devoured it in one reading as I didn’t want to miss any of it.
Such a pleasure to discover new authors, and I’m now going off to check out their work

I’ll preface with… I did enjoy this book. It was a quick, easy read. The story was cute and I’m a sucker for Fake Dating trope. However, I really shouldn’t read books about the city I live in. So many of the Seattle or PNW references were wrong and it drove me nuts! (Bremerton is not an island, but the ferry does go there.) Also, changing professional sport team names due to copywrite is totally fine and expected, but some of the made of PNW themed places and names were trying too hard and felt cringy. (I’m looking at you EcoFriendly Arena.) This is probably not an issue for someone who doesn’t live here but more of a me problem.

To the characters, Jensen and Autumn were a sweet couple together. I wasn’t fully sold on Autumn’s reasoning and insistence on her “I won’t date until I graduate” motto, but to each their own. She’s motivated towards her career, I guess. The side characters were fun except for her best friend, Lilly. Yikes! She seemed really against her friend’s happiness in dating at every turn. Kind of kept expecting some twist where she knew the MMC and was jealous.

Rating: 4/5
Spice: 0/5

Autumn is me, and I am Autumn! I loved this book!
Meet Autumn, a nursing student focused on the prize. The prize? A BSN so she can be independent (sing it like the song when you say this) after a bad breakup. She has a plan, and none involves any emotional entanglements.
Jensen was.. well.. Jensen. Swoon. Smart, kind, awkward, and just.. ahhh. Yes, I said ahh. He is a doctor who is trying to get his life back together after a nasty ex went around the hospital spreading hate about him (my heart genuinely hurt for him - what's so bad, is this happens in real life ALL the time!).
I laughed out loud reading this book. The banter was on point! This book has some SPICE!
The tension! You will need a #20 blade for this one, honey.
This had just the right amount of slow-burn romance.
Autumn and Jensen have baggage, but they enter into a fake relationship and I loved it. The way their feelings developed was real, and I just had that feel-good feeling throughout the development of their love in the plot.
I wish I could tell you so much more because I love this book, but I don't want to give out more than I already did!
The plot is well structured, and the pace is just right for the plot.
The characters are well developed and so relatable.
I found myself, a nurse of 15 years, really getting into this one.
Perfect for a quick summer read. Add this immediately to your TBR I don't think you will regret it. If you do, I am not sorry! lol.. well, sort of.. but this book was great!
Thank you so much to Amanda Nelson and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC and review it.
Happy Reading, Friends!

Sweet, Sassy, and Satisfyingly Slow-Burn
Just What the Doctor Hired is a charming slow-burn romance with just the right mix of heart and heat. Autumn and Jensen are both carrying emotional baggage, which makes their fake relationship feel surprisingly real and relatable. I liked how the book didn’t rush things—watching their walls come down felt earned. It was an easy, feel-good read that made me smile more than once, and I was rooting for them the whole way through.

I loved this book! I think it was a good light hearted read. I loved the short chapters and the character development. As a life long Grey's Anatomy fan, I devoured this book! I think this book will be a big hit when it is released. I will definitely be talking about this book on BookTok.

This book had me giggling, swooning, and texting my bestie halfway through like “OK BUT THIS FAKE-DATE SITUATION IS GETTING SPICY.” 🌶️ Autumn is all “men are trouble,” and Jensen’s like “I just needed a plus one, not these feelings,” and suddenly BAM—fireworks! The banter? Chef’s kiss. The tension? Thicker than hospital oatmeal. If you’re into fake relationships that turn too real too fast, grab this book and thank me later! 💋🩺💃

Firstly, thank you to Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter and Wild Rose Press for the ARC of this book! <3

Omg omg omg!!! I loved this book so much!
Jensen and Autumn have to be a new favourite couple that I’ve read about!!
Just what the doctor hired is about our FMC called Autumn who is doing a nursing degree and works for a companion site so she can pay her bills, this is where she meets our MMC Jensen who is a doctor at a paediatric hospital. They have to fake date in order to protect his reputation from past relationships, and her heart from past heartbreak.
We have multiple dates and hot tension, the chemistry between this couple is searing!!
I loved Jensen so much, he is smart, kind, caring but also he knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to go out and get it!
Autumn was an amazing FMC, she has a past that caused a lot of hurt but still wasn’t afraid to open up her heart!
One thing that did annoy me was Lily, I couldn’t stand her! Instead of supporting her best friend, she did everything she could to push Autumn away from Jensen and did what she could to ignore the love that Autumn had for him!! I know she was looking out for her friend but come onnn!!
This book is amazing for people who love books from authors like Lynn Painter

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

This slow burn had me hooked from page one, all I wanted to do was keep turning the pages to find out what happened. the chemistry between autumn and Jenson was electric and the fact that it was a slow burn made it so much better. it was a light-hearted fantastically written book with some series parts in it to. Jenson made a big mistake towards the end of the book but I love that they were able to over come that mistake once he had declared his love. can't wait to read more from these authors.

♡ what a beautiful romance story with ELITE banter ♡

thank you to authors Amanda Nelson and Lisa-Marie Potter, and the publisher Wild Rose Press for an advanced reader copy of this book!

4/5 ⭐️

as someone in the medical field, i knew i had to request this book and it didn't disappoint! this book was full of banter, romantic tension & emotional depth of the characters. this was a funny and heartfelt story. i will definitely be getting a copy for my shelf!

this book is part of the Plus One series, but can be read as a standalone (i did!)

📖 plot & pace: a pediatric doctor (Jensen) has just been cheated on.. by a coworker. with a HUGE work event coming up, he needs a date and turns to Plus One, a companion hiring site, & is paired with Autumn. they fake date for a couple of Jensen's events afterwards.. this is when they both catch romantic feelings! autumn isn't looking for a relationship but the chemistry between the two is undeniable. the pacing was PERFECT, with each chapter pulling me in deeper. i was super jealous of their relationship! BUT the third act breakup felt way too forceful. it seemed to come out of no where and kind of derailed the emotional momentum for a bit

👥 characters: I loved the FMC and MMC. Autumns fathers were also a huge part of this story IMO. however, i didn't really like Lilly, the best friend. she seemed like she was purposely interfering and didn't want Autumn to be happy LOL.

🤩 tropes: fake dating, golden retriever boyfriend, third act breakup

this is perfect if you love fast-paced rom-coms (and banter!!!) i thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be sticking around for the series!

OUT JULY 9, 2025

Just What the Doctor Hired is a sweet, low-angst romance with a fun premise that immediately draws you in. The setup—a woman being hired to be a doctor’s date for a formal event—offers plenty of room for chemistry, awkward tension, and slow emotional unraveling, all of which the story delivers with charm. The banter between the characters feels natural, and their growing connection is paced just right. It’s an easy, comforting read that keeps things light while still exploring emotional vulnerability in a meaningful way.
The romance itself is heartwarming, and the characters are likable, though at times the plot leans heavily on familiar tropes without offering many surprises. Some developments are predictable, and a few side characters seem like they had potential but weren’t fully fleshed out. Still, the emotional payoff is satisfying, and the overall tone is cozy and uplifting—perfect for readers looking for a quick, feel-good love story.

I was really liking this one, but I couldn’t get past the fact that they can’t be together because Autumn needs to focus on her nursing degree ? like what a stupid reason not to be with someone you love! so many people support their partner through a degree and I just didn’t buy that as the one big reason keeping them apart.

I really liked this story! It was a pleasant and quick read. I really enjoyed the characters and their development! Overall it was a great story and I look forward to reading more from this author.

This was an ARC read and I’m so thankful I was allowed to read it before publication!

This was such an adorable little read! I wouldn’t say it was like any of the other romance books I’ve read. Of course they had their happily ever after but it didn’t happen quite like I thought it would, which I loved! This book drew me in from the start. It could easily be a 5/5 star book but I’m sooooo picky on which books get 5 stars. I’d say it’s 4.5 rounded down because I can’t get myself to give it a 5. But it’s SOOOO good and I highly recommend the read!!

This one caught me off guard in the best way. Autumn’s “no men” rule made so much sense with her backstory, and I loved how focused she was on building her future. Nursing school? Plus One side hustle? Girl’s got goals. And then enters Jensen… hot doctor, a little emotionally wounded, trying to avoid more hospital gossip? Yeah, I was hooked.

Their chemistry was instant and the tension while they tiptoed around their feelings? So good. I loved watching both of them slowly lower their walls and realize maybe this fake setup could actually mean something.

It wasn’t a full 5 stars for me some parts felt a bit quick or tied up too neatly but I was fully invested the whole time. If you’re into fake dating, guarded hearts, and slow trust-building, this one’s worth the read.

This boook!! That cover!!!

Gorgeous I tell you.

First Tq so much for allowing me to read this book.

I enjoyed every second of it. It was spectacular.

Can’t wait for the world to enjoy this like I did.

Tqtqtqtq

Another great summer read incoming.🩺🍦☀️
From the moment Autumn & Jenson meet the sparks fly, the chemistry is obvious and the sexual tension is written in every interaction. I found myself asking is this to good to be true and simultaneously thinking just get it on already.
It offers some great characters and one equally pointless one #roommate. I just didn't understand her role in this story but maybe that's because I've never had a roommate. 🤷🏼‍♀️
I did enjoy the subtle nods to modern challenges and how it gives acceptance to diverse ways of living.

Would I recommend this book? Absolutely!
#MrsAsBookStars

I really enjoyed reading this book, I felt like the love story between the two characters was enjoyable and you are rooting for them to actually get together. This is the first book I’ve read by these authors and I definitely will be looking for other books by them.

I enjoyed the start of the book, Autumn and Jensen had amazing chemistry and I loved their meet-cute as his friend hiring a date for a function he couldn't attend alone. But the story did drag a little bit and felt repetitive in both dialogue and internal monologue. I would watch this as a hallmark movie though!