This was such a cute fun read! The chemistry between the two main characters reminded me of a hallmark movie. I loved the banter between the characters but I wish we got just a little more insight into their interactions with family.

I really enjoyed this! Super cute and fun book! It was an easy read. This was my first book by this author and I would definitely read more!

4.5 stars! As a nursing student and reader I loved this book! This book was exactly what the doctor ordered—charming, emotional, and full of swoony chemistry! I absolutely loved the premise of a fake date turned real feelings, especially with Autumn’s fierce independence and Jensen’s quiet vulnerability. Watching a no-nonsense nursing student slowly fall for the guarded pediatric hospitalist had me grinning, blushing, and rooting for them the whole way.

I enjoyed the pacing and dialogue of this quirky romance. It has all the usual elements of unexpected love, a twist that threatens and then the finale where things are resolved. For this story, the resolution left me a bit dry. It felt forced in am otherwise good read.

I love a medical-themed romance so was excited for this! The idea of a Plus One company was interesting and I liked how this was portrayed. This book didn't quite hit the mark for me unfortunately as I prefer a slower burn and Jensen and Autumn had insta-lust from the get-go. I also struggled with how Jensen's ex was portrayed (such as comments about being a wannabe Margot Robbie and having breast implants) as it gave off mean-girl from the MMC and FMC.
Overall, an intriguing concept and fake dating will always be a classic trope.

Amanda Nelson and Lisa-Marie Potter could absolutely teach a masterclass on writing tension and angst. Just What the Doctor Hired had me obsessed from the start, and the character development between Autumn and Jensen was everything I wanted and more.

Autumn begins as a laser-focused nursing student determined to protect her independence after a painful breakup. Her commitment to avoiding emotional entanglements is tested the moment she meets Jensen as a Plus One client- and watching her wrestle with those shifting feelings was one of my favorite parts of the story. She’s honest with herself, even when it hurts, and her internal conflict felt so real.

And Jensen is easily one of my favorite MMCs ever. He’s smart, kind, a little awkward in the best way, and completely swoon-worthy. The fact that he’s still picking up the pieces after a toxic ex spread hospital gossip made me ache for him. His hesitation to let people know about his arrangement with Autumn made perfect sense- and the tension between them was OFF. THE. CHARTS. Every scene they shared was overflowing with chemistry, constantly toeing the line between their contractual fake relationship and something very real.

I loved how Jensen’s friends- especially Dan and his wife- embraced Autumn so naturally. And the portrayal of Autumn’s Dad and Papi? Beautiful. Their relationship was treated as completely normal (as it should!), without being a plot point, and it added so much warmth to the story. The subtle theme of acceptance threaded through everything in a way that felt organic and genuine.

The pacing was tight, the emotional beats landed, and the HEA was so satisfying. Nelson and Potter are not just fantastic writers- they're genuinely lovely women, and it shows in every page. I will devour anything and everything they write. Fin’s story can’t come soon enough!

I like the idea of a business where someone can hire a plus-one for important events! This story explores that job and how one woman uses it to earn money for her education. The novel's heart is when she joins a doctor at his award ceremony, and the action takes off! I think the authors captured the lust and spice quite well. It was fun to read! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.