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When Dr. Grumpy Met Her Sunshine
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Expected 26 May 26240 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Expected publication May 26, 2026
About the author
Amy Blythe
25 books21 followersAmy Blythe lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her husband, two kids, and one enormous fluffy cat. She’s a High School English teacher by day (and sometimes night), and writes whenever she gets the chance.
Jane Austen was her first love, closely followed by Marian Keyes, and rather than pick one flavour of fiction, she’s gone ahead and written both historical and contemporary novels.
If you like earls and viscounts, elaborate gowns and unspoken passions, manners and morality, secrets and swordplay, then the regency romances are for you!
If you prefer a more modern jaunt to Paris or London, a sexy stranger, misunderstandings and mishaps, terrible timing and tantalising near-misses, the romantic comedies are going to be more your jam.
If you love to read both, well, talk about kindred spirits! It’d be a crime not to be friends! Amy would love to hear from you.
A big believer in creative communities, Amy often reads at local open-mics, loves her chapter of Romance Writers of New Zealand, and used to chair the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors. Every school holidays, a highlight is going along to the weekly write-in she started over three years ago.
Jane Austen was her first love, closely followed by Marian Keyes, and rather than pick one flavour of fiction, she’s gone ahead and written both historical and contemporary novels.
If you like earls and viscounts, elaborate gowns and unspoken passions, manners and morality, secrets and swordplay, then the regency romances are for you!
If you prefer a more modern jaunt to Paris or London, a sexy stranger, misunderstandings and mishaps, terrible timing and tantalising near-misses, the romantic comedies are going to be more your jam.
If you love to read both, well, talk about kindred spirits! It’d be a crime not to be friends! Amy would love to hear from you.
A big believer in creative communities, Amy often reads at local open-mics, loves her chapter of Romance Writers of New Zealand, and used to chair the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors. Every school holidays, a highlight is going along to the weekly write-in she started over three years ago.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, given to me by Harlequin - Romance via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4.5 stars.
Wonderful story with a deliciously different wounded hero and a heroine also very interesting, “When Dr. Grumpy Met Her Sunshine”, by Amy Blythe, shows the ups and downs of a workplace romance in a small town hospital in New Zeland.
I loved the hero, Cam. He’s a complex character; a kind, generous individual, a devoted professional. Full of baggagge, he has fears, insecurities and lots of charm. He’s also unapologetically sincere.
I also adored the novelty of Cam’s issues and how the author showed them dynamically, exploring the physical and social barriers always present. And above all, I loved watching Cam going on with his daily life, seeing as he experiences things.
I liked that there is no drama, things can get hard but often it’s a matter of doing things differently.
Sasha is a wonderful, successful doctor, still plagued by feelings of inadequacy.
I liked the setting, the secondary characters, the intricacies of both leads’ jobs.
I thought a real life orthopedist would subspecialize more.
A great read, full of depth and substance. I’ll be reareading it.
4.5 stars.
Wonderful story with a deliciously different wounded hero and a heroine also very interesting, “When Dr. Grumpy Met Her Sunshine”, by Amy Blythe, shows the ups and downs of a workplace romance in a small town hospital in New Zeland.
I loved the hero, Cam. He’s a complex character; a kind, generous individual, a devoted professional. Full of baggagge, he has fears, insecurities and lots of charm. He’s also unapologetically sincere.
I also adored the novelty of Cam’s issues and how the author showed them dynamically, exploring the physical and social barriers always present. And above all, I loved watching Cam going on with his daily life, seeing as he experiences things.
I liked that there is no drama, things can get hard but often it’s a matter of doing things differently.
Sasha is a wonderful, successful doctor, still plagued by feelings of inadequacy.
I liked the setting, the secondary characters, the intricacies of both leads’ jobs.
I thought a real life orthopedist would subspecialize more.
A great read, full of depth and substance. I’ll be reareading it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A lovely good medical romance. Somehow Amy Blythe makes it seem effortless. The meet cute on a bus is funny and very different. I don't think I've seen that in any other romance.
There's medical jargon and patients who feel real. This could happen in a hospital near you. (Blythe admits to having written ER fanfiction. I think she honed her medical writing on it. )
Then she takes this medical romance between a physio and a doctor to another level by making the male protagonist disabled - but still strong and sexy. Our female, top-of-her-field surgeon suffers from imposter syndrome. They're both vulnerable and flawed, and they're both strong and compassionate.
I just devoured this book. Blythe's writing just gets better and better.
I was given a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
There's medical jargon and patients who feel real. This could happen in a hospital near you. (Blythe admits to having written ER fanfiction. I think she honed her medical writing on it. )
Then she takes this medical romance between a physio and a doctor to another level by making the male protagonist disabled - but still strong and sexy. Our female, top-of-her-field surgeon suffers from imposter syndrome. They're both vulnerable and flawed, and they're both strong and compassionate.
I just devoured this book. Blythe's writing just gets better and better.
I was given a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When Dr. Grumpy Met Her Sunshine by Amy Blythe was a delightful and feel-good romance that completely delivered on the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. The chemistry between the characters was charming from the beginning, and I loved the balance of humour, emotional moments, and romantic tension throughout the story.
The heroine brought so much warmth and optimism, while the hero’s guarded personality made his emotional growth especially satisfying to watch. Their interactions felt natural and entertaining, and the banter kept the story engaging from start to finish. While the plot followed some familiar romance tropes, it did so in a way that felt comforting and enjoyable rather than repetitive. Overall, this was a sweet, uplifting read that left me smiling.
The heroine brought so much warmth and optimism, while the hero’s guarded personality made his emotional growth especially satisfying to watch. Their interactions felt natural and entertaining, and the banter kept the story engaging from start to finish. While the plot followed some familiar romance tropes, it did so in a way that felt comforting and enjoyable rather than repetitive. Overall, this was a sweet, uplifting read that left me smiling.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I had never read a Harelquin Medical romance before, so this was a fun time! I really enjoyed the romance between a doctor and a physio. The physio, our hero Cam, has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. He also is a disability advocate, and his path crosses with Sasha on the bus on her first day at work. It was good to challenge my assumptions about certain aspects of disability that you just don't consider if you don't need them, like whether a building or an apartment is accessible! I also really enjoyed the New Zealand setting.
Four stars!
Heat level: open door, level 3
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.
Four stars!
Heat level: open door, level 3
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Landing in his lap might mean the best thing for her.
Loved this story of Sasha McBride and Cam McColl - for this time she is the Grumpy one to his sunshine. With Sasha coming back "home" to Christchurch from the States abd a lap landing incident - who said that this might mean the best thing to happen both of them. Loving Amy's Mills & Boon Presense.
Loved this story of Sasha McBride and Cam McColl - for this time she is the Grumpy one to his sunshine. With Sasha coming back "home" to Christchurch from the States abd a lap landing incident - who said that this might mean the best thing to happen both of them. Loving Amy's Mills & Boon Presense.
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