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Bedside Manner: An Enemies to Lovers MM Medical Romance
Dr. Maxwell York has a protocol for everything. As the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Max is a man of precision. He likes his coffee at exactly 180 degrees, his office silent, and his life sterile. He is the "Ice King," and he has no intention of melting.
Dr. Jax O’Connell is a disaster waiting to happen. The Head of Trauma is Max’s exact opposite. A former combat surgeon who drives a mud-splattered Jeep, listens to AC/DC in the OR, and treats rules as mild suggestions. To Jax, medicine is warfare, and he’s the "Trauma Cowboy" leading the charge.
Oil, meet water. When a hospital merger forces their departments together, Max and Jax are shoved into a shared office. A single strip of blue painter’s tape on the floor is the only thing separating Max’s pristine order from Jax’s chaos.
Max wants him gone ASAP. Jax wants to see just how far he can push him before he breaks.
But as the pressure of the hospital mounts, the friction between them sparks into something neither of them can control. Max is realizing that chaos might be the one thing his life is missing, and Jax is finding out that the Ice King burns hotter than anyone else.
Sometimes, the only cure is a little... Bedside Manner.
Dr. Jax O’Connell is a disaster waiting to happen. The Head of Trauma is Max’s exact opposite. A former combat surgeon who drives a mud-splattered Jeep, listens to AC/DC in the OR, and treats rules as mild suggestions. To Jax, medicine is warfare, and he’s the "Trauma Cowboy" leading the charge.
Oil, meet water. When a hospital merger forces their departments together, Max and Jax are shoved into a shared office. A single strip of blue painter’s tape on the floor is the only thing separating Max’s pristine order from Jax’s chaos.
Max wants him gone ASAP. Jax wants to see just how far he can push him before he breaks.
But as the pressure of the hospital mounts, the friction between them sparks into something neither of them can control. Max is realizing that chaos might be the one thing his life is missing, and Jax is finding out that the Ice King burns hotter than anyone else.
Sometimes, the only cure is a little... Bedside Manner.
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Published January 19, 2026
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January 20, 2026
4.5***** stars
The Ice King and The Trauma Cowboy. ♡
THIS BOOK WAS A DELIGHT from start to finish. I read this in one sitting and found it was way deeper than the cover suggests. Some things certainly could’ve been explored more but I’m not mad at the way this story was told at all. I had the best time with these two surgeons and total opposites.
Also: Max’s father, the great Alistair York, was a hoot. He had the best lines. He’s not really a good character, but very, very entertaining. I also hope little Preston gets his own book. His father is raising a rebel here.
This was my first time reading this author and I’m very glad there is more to discover in his backlist.
⇢ the enemies to lovers label is pretty much nonsense, tho
The Ice King and The Trauma Cowboy. ♡
THIS BOOK WAS A DELIGHT from start to finish. I read this in one sitting and found it was way deeper than the cover suggests. Some things certainly could’ve been explored more but I’m not mad at the way this story was told at all. I had the best time with these two surgeons and total opposites.
Standing in the doorway is a man who looks less like a doctor and more like someone who has been dishonourably discharged from a pirate ship."You really think we can?"
"I think," I say, "that between your brain and my ability to improvise, we can fake anything.”
"Okay," I say. "But we’re not done fighting about this. When I can stand up without passing out, I’m going to yell at you properly."
"I look forward to it,"
Also: Max’s father, the great Alistair York, was a hoot. He had the best lines. He’s not really a good character, but very, very entertaining. I also hope little Preston gets his own book. His father is raising a rebel here.
This was my first time reading this author and I’m very glad there is more to discover in his backlist.
⇢ the enemies to lovers label is pretty much nonsense, tho
January 8, 2026
Cracking opening Macington’s newest book, I’m excited; eagerly devouring the words. Dying to get to know doctors York and O’Connell.
And from the first chapter, I was hooked on the uptight Dr. York … and anxious to see how Dr. O’Connell worms his way under Max’s skin.
I have cried, and laughed throughout Bedside Manner - appalled by Catherine and excited to see what’s in store for young Preston.
For a quick, easy, fun, passionate and heart-warming read … pick up Bedside Manner; you won’t be disappointed.
And from the first chapter, I was hooked on the uptight Dr. York … and anxious to see how Dr. O’Connell worms his way under Max’s skin.
I have cried, and laughed throughout Bedside Manner - appalled by Catherine and excited to see what’s in store for young Preston.
For a quick, easy, fun, passionate and heart-warming read … pick up Bedside Manner; you won’t be disappointed.
January 20, 2026
I've read a couple of this author's works and loved them, sadly this one not so much. I found it only mildly enjoyable, it will not stop me reading more of his. The bickering between the two doctors just irritated me I'm sorry to say, one of them much more than the other. Just not my thing I guess, no disrespect to the author.
January 19, 2026
I was hooked from the first page and absolutely loved the MCs. Fab opposite attract (control/rigid rules vs chaos/instinct), nice early animosity with sizing chemistry and one of the best banters.
What I especially liked was that they were so competent in their respective fields and had very balanced dynamics (both equally strong, confident, dominant and vulnerable). I wasn’t sure how Dr York would be portrayed but luckily he was a fairly well rounded guy despite his upbringing.
So many of cliches that were smashed through and it was deeply satisfying how Dr York rebelled at every step when the typical formula dictated him to revert to his shell. Like Dr O’Connell said “it was the hottest thing” indeed.
The author did a decent job implementing medical and scientific jargon and terminology, I was impressed and highly entertained. The story had a slight romcom vibe, some scenes were hilarious and I had a good laugh. Sexual tension and spice was real good.
I’m upset how almost perfect this novel was (romance was absolutely amazing, my cup of tea!) but too many things totally ruined it for me and prevented from giving 5 star rating:
- York patriarchs were deeply dysfunctional and fucked up. Catherine was disgusting (on a shallow level) but it Alistair that I genuinely hated. He gave me creepy vibes all along and I detested his power trip, he was a manipulative psychopath in a fancy suit. I’m glad Maxwell was aware of that despite the “help” received but I was still left feeling disturbed with Alistair and I didn’t buy his “badass” characterisation.
- Catherine and Alistair had such toxic marriage, why they didn’t divorce instead of playing sick mind games with their sons made as collateral damage, this was so fucked up
- Alistair gay days reveal was weird af…
- I found it disturbing how Maxwell was viewed as “delicate” by his parents and how Caroline was exerting such pressure over a grown up man (he was 36 years old for fucks sake)
- Sterling was the bad guy (not the only one imo) and I’m not disagreeing with that but he wasn’t wrong to ensure rules were followed. I know it’s fiction but it bothered me how medical protocols were skipped even if it’s was for benefit of MCs. The photos drama was swept under the rug too easily, I actually agree with the liability and reputation damage (c’mon you can’t deny when there was promotion and sex was involved)
- I know medical insurance is a big topic in US and I sympathise with that but it pissed me off when they had the case of a known drug user who already got valve and it with narcotics. He was a vet but he was also a drug addict. I felt it was wrong to give him second valve knowing he will ruin it again…
"Dr. O'Connell, Go to hell."
"After you, Dr. York."
"I have spent my entire career perfecting the mechanics of saving lives. I think... somewhere along the way... I forgot why I was saving them."
"Are you fat-shaming my muscles?"
"I am aesthetic-shaming your geometry,"
"We’re leaving,"
"What about the tart?"
"Screw the tart."
"God, I love it when you talk dirty."
"You're real. Messy under that ice."
"Messy. I'm controlled. Precise."
"Not tonight. Tonight, you're mine."
"Tell Sterling you have... acute happiness. It’s fatal. You need bed rest."
What I especially liked was that they were so competent in their respective fields and had very balanced dynamics (both equally strong, confident, dominant and vulnerable). I wasn’t sure how Dr York would be portrayed but luckily he was a fairly well rounded guy despite his upbringing.
So many of cliches that were smashed through and it was deeply satisfying how Dr York rebelled at every step when the typical formula dictated him to revert to his shell. Like Dr O’Connell said “it was the hottest thing” indeed.
The author did a decent job implementing medical and scientific jargon and terminology, I was impressed and highly entertained. The story had a slight romcom vibe, some scenes were hilarious and I had a good laugh. Sexual tension and spice was real good.
I’m upset how almost perfect this novel was (romance was absolutely amazing, my cup of tea!) but too many things totally ruined it for me and prevented from giving 5 star rating:
- York patriarchs were deeply dysfunctional and fucked up. Catherine was disgusting (on a shallow level) but it Alistair that I genuinely hated. He gave me creepy vibes all along and I detested his power trip, he was a manipulative psychopath in a fancy suit. I’m glad Maxwell was aware of that despite the “help” received but I was still left feeling disturbed with Alistair and I didn’t buy his “badass” characterisation.
- Catherine and Alistair had such toxic marriage, why they didn’t divorce instead of playing sick mind games with their sons made as collateral damage, this was so fucked up
- Alistair gay days reveal was weird af…
- I found it disturbing how Maxwell was viewed as “delicate” by his parents and how Caroline was exerting such pressure over a grown up man (he was 36 years old for fucks sake)
- Sterling was the bad guy (not the only one imo) and I’m not disagreeing with that but he wasn’t wrong to ensure rules were followed. I know it’s fiction but it bothered me how medical protocols were skipped even if it’s was for benefit of MCs. The photos drama was swept under the rug too easily, I actually agree with the liability and reputation damage (c’mon you can’t deny when there was promotion and sex was involved)
- I know medical insurance is a big topic in US and I sympathise with that but it pissed me off when they had the case of a known drug user who already got valve and it with narcotics. He was a vet but he was also a drug addict. I felt it was wrong to give him second valve knowing he will ruin it again…
"Dr. O'Connell, Go to hell."
"After you, Dr. York."
"I have spent my entire career perfecting the mechanics of saving lives. I think... somewhere along the way... I forgot why I was saving them."
"Are you fat-shaming my muscles?"
"I am aesthetic-shaming your geometry,"
"We’re leaving,"
"What about the tart?"
"Screw the tart."
"God, I love it when you talk dirty."
"You're real. Messy under that ice."
"Messy. I'm controlled. Precise."
"Not tonight. Tonight, you're mine."
"Tell Sterling you have... acute happiness. It’s fatal. You need bed rest."
Review of advance copy received from Author
Bedside Manner was like reading a spicy Grey's Anatomy episode with a dose of Scrubs comedy added into the mix. I loved the combination and everything about the "Ice King" and the "Trauma Cowboy" falling in love. ❤️
Dr. York made a reference to an old show, The Odd Couple, which was spot on in terms of Jax and Maxwell being opposites in just about every way in this book. However, unlike that old TV show where they were just platonic roommates who drove each other crazy over their differences, Jax and Max had chemistry galore and their differences is what set it aflame. 🥵 And if you didn't catch my references above, these two are also hot docs and I mean, who else hasn't imagined McSteamy and McDreamy making out at one time or another.😉
So yes, these two are opposite in just about every way, but the thing is, they also appreciated the other for their skills as a doctor. While Jax may be chaos, messy, and rugged, his skills as a trauma surgeon are top notch. That wasn't something Maxwell could overlook, no matter how attractive Jax was. I think his skill as a doctor actually made him more attractive to Maxwell, even though Jax is a fix 'em and stitch 'em guy in the trauma bay. Something that would normally drive Maxwell up a wall since it was the opposite of his clean precision stitches up in the heart wing of the hospital, but Maxwell is an intellectual and Jax may work in the Pit, but he's really smart, which is super hot. So while Dr. York is a top notch cardiothoracic surgeon and he likes everything in his life neat, precise and orderly, forced to share space with Dr. O'Connell is a true test of his patience, but hilarious nonetheless. 😆
Bedside Manner was such a fun read and I loved the mix of medicine and total opposites attract story. It was thrilling to be immersed right in the action as they are both excellent doctors and practice medicine in very different ways. It was also fun to be a fly on a wall in their confined office, especially to see Jax break down Max's walls. I adored how these two slowly unlocked small parts of each other. Each tiny gesture that went a long way, like Maxwell covering Jax when he was cold, or Jax helping Max out for a stuffy family dinner. There were so many lovely moments that led to their falling for one another and I honestly couldn't stop smiling.
Lastly, Maxwell's family is a total hoot! I'm kind of hoping Preston, Max's younger brother, gets a book because I want more from this family. If for no other reason than to keep pressing his mother's buttons.😂
Thank you to Booksirens for the advance review copy and all opinions are my own.
Dr. York made a reference to an old show, The Odd Couple, which was spot on in terms of Jax and Maxwell being opposites in just about every way in this book. However, unlike that old TV show where they were just platonic roommates who drove each other crazy over their differences, Jax and Max had chemistry galore and their differences is what set it aflame. 🥵 And if you didn't catch my references above, these two are also hot docs and I mean, who else hasn't imagined McSteamy and McDreamy making out at one time or another.😉
So yes, these two are opposite in just about every way, but the thing is, they also appreciated the other for their skills as a doctor. While Jax may be chaos, messy, and rugged, his skills as a trauma surgeon are top notch. That wasn't something Maxwell could overlook, no matter how attractive Jax was. I think his skill as a doctor actually made him more attractive to Maxwell, even though Jax is a fix 'em and stitch 'em guy in the trauma bay. Something that would normally drive Maxwell up a wall since it was the opposite of his clean precision stitches up in the heart wing of the hospital, but Maxwell is an intellectual and Jax may work in the Pit, but he's really smart, which is super hot. So while Dr. York is a top notch cardiothoracic surgeon and he likes everything in his life neat, precise and orderly, forced to share space with Dr. O'Connell is a true test of his patience, but hilarious nonetheless. 😆
Bedside Manner was such a fun read and I loved the mix of medicine and total opposites attract story. It was thrilling to be immersed right in the action as they are both excellent doctors and practice medicine in very different ways. It was also fun to be a fly on a wall in their confined office, especially to see Jax break down Max's walls. I adored how these two slowly unlocked small parts of each other. Each tiny gesture that went a long way, like Maxwell covering Jax when he was cold, or Jax helping Max out for a stuffy family dinner. There were so many lovely moments that led to their falling for one another and I honestly couldn't stop smiling.
Lastly, Maxwell's family is a total hoot! I'm kind of hoping Preston, Max's younger brother, gets a book because I want more from this family. If for no other reason than to keep pressing his mother's buttons.😂
Thank you to Booksirens for the advance review copy and all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to BookSirens and C.G. Macington.
Story: 4/5
Spice: Low
Characters: 4/5
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Overall reco:
I kept describing this book to a friend as ER meets 90's Romcom. It's got it's serious moments, it's got it goofy moments. Anyone who has read my other ARC copy reviews will know I struggle highly with them and I think this is the first time I honestly didn't, that wasn't from an author I already loved. The story grabbed me on the first page, it was interesting, easy to get hooked into and before I knew it I was 30 pages in.
I will say that 'enemies to lovers' generally means a prolonged length of time with fighting, and this did not have that but it didn't feel like it was too short but it also didn't feel like it drag out any fighting/yearning for that long either. The pacing felt good for something just over 200 pages, the overall balance felt really good.
The character growth wasn't huge but also felt good. Too often the sub 300 pagers tend to have huge leaps of character changes. This was much more subtle and gradual. Again, good pacing.
The story did feel a little slapstick at times, especially with Maxwell's parents/family. they were very over the top characters and while the tone shift felt a little out of place it offered a good balance and kept the book light, which I appreciated.
Spice: I wanted to hit on this really quick. I marked the spice low but it felt like it straddled the line. There were descriptions but it didn't feel like some of the more graphic scenes I've read over the years but at the same time, not really flower language. The scene's were quick and were there to support the intimacy (less sensational or for smut purposes). This wasn't bad, I enjoyed the spice, it fit will into the pages and the story, I just wanted to make a note about why I gave it that label.
In the end, this is highly readable and highly enjoyable. I'll be keeping C.G. Macington on my radar.
Story: 4/5
Spice: Low
Characters: 4/5
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Overall reco:
I kept describing this book to a friend as ER meets 90's Romcom. It's got it's serious moments, it's got it goofy moments. Anyone who has read my other ARC copy reviews will know I struggle highly with them and I think this is the first time I honestly didn't, that wasn't from an author I already loved. The story grabbed me on the first page, it was interesting, easy to get hooked into and before I knew it I was 30 pages in.
I will say that 'enemies to lovers' generally means a prolonged length of time with fighting, and this did not have that but it didn't feel like it was too short but it also didn't feel like it drag out any fighting/yearning for that long either. The pacing felt good for something just over 200 pages, the overall balance felt really good.
The character growth wasn't huge but also felt good. Too often the sub 300 pagers tend to have huge leaps of character changes. This was much more subtle and gradual. Again, good pacing.
The story did feel a little slapstick at times, especially with Maxwell's parents/family. they were very over the top characters and while the tone shift felt a little out of place it offered a good balance and kept the book light, which I appreciated.
Spice: I wanted to hit on this really quick. I marked the spice low but it felt like it straddled the line. There were descriptions but it didn't feel like some of the more graphic scenes I've read over the years but at the same time, not really flower language. The scene's were quick and were there to support the intimacy (less sensational or for smut purposes). This wasn't bad, I enjoyed the spice, it fit will into the pages and the story, I just wanted to make a note about why I gave it that label.
In the end, this is highly readable and highly enjoyable. I'll be keeping C.G. Macington on my radar.
Review of advance copy
What a delightful read!
Oh man, this author is a wordsmith who knows how to write, and has knowledge about the content, that’s how it feels at least.
I was almost hyperventilating from the rush of the Trauma department. The dedication, the hyperfocus, the stress, and the crash after they did what they could. So well written!
Maxwell York, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, aka the Ice King. He’s neat, emotionless, and comes from a family that owns money, and the hospital. His mother is… dramatic.
Because of a renovation he has to share an office with Dr. Jax O’Connell the Head of Trauma.
Jax is chaos, well his part of the office is.
Maxwell can only shudder at the imaginary bacteria on Jax’s desk.
Jax is superior with his Trauma department, he’s professional, skilled, fast, and dedicated. He lets it all go when he is at his desk. Imagine Maxwell’s shudder again.
It starts with a lot of friction. But in the end, they can only admire the other because they are two hell of competent professionals. And so opposite; Jax is playful and Maxwell is stiff.
Slowly Jax thawed Maxwell's frosty posture. And yes he burns hot!
Sadly not everyone respects Maxwell's and Jax’s private lives. This, along with a snowstorm, brought some stress and turns to this story.
"Let’s see if we can flatline your logic."
"Go polish your stethoscope somewhere else."
“The 'Trauma Turkey.'"
Gosh, the delightful, subtle, and not-so-subtle, humor is outstanding, and I adored it.
The theatrical drama was delightful.
Max and Jax aka The Ice King and The Trauma Cowboy are even more delightful.
Both are wonderfully portrayed.
All together it was a more than pleasant experience!
I received an arc
Oh man, this author is a wordsmith who knows how to write, and has knowledge about the content, that’s how it feels at least.
I was almost hyperventilating from the rush of the Trauma department. The dedication, the hyperfocus, the stress, and the crash after they did what they could. So well written!
Maxwell York, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, aka the Ice King. He’s neat, emotionless, and comes from a family that owns money, and the hospital. His mother is… dramatic.
Because of a renovation he has to share an office with Dr. Jax O’Connell the Head of Trauma.
Jax is chaos, well his part of the office is.
Maxwell can only shudder at the imaginary bacteria on Jax’s desk.
Jax is superior with his Trauma department, he’s professional, skilled, fast, and dedicated. He lets it all go when he is at his desk. Imagine Maxwell’s shudder again.
It starts with a lot of friction. But in the end, they can only admire the other because they are two hell of competent professionals. And so opposite; Jax is playful and Maxwell is stiff.
Slowly Jax thawed Maxwell's frosty posture. And yes he burns hot!
Sadly not everyone respects Maxwell's and Jax’s private lives. This, along with a snowstorm, brought some stress and turns to this story.
"Let’s see if we can flatline your logic."
"Go polish your stethoscope somewhere else."
“The 'Trauma Turkey.'"
Gosh, the delightful, subtle, and not-so-subtle, humor is outstanding, and I adored it.
The theatrical drama was delightful.
Max and Jax aka The Ice King and The Trauma Cowboy are even more delightful.
Both are wonderfully portrayed.
All together it was a more than pleasant experience!
I received an arc
January 22, 2026
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have enjoyed this author's other books so it is nice to find a but of humour and perhaps a little less intensity in this book.
Some reconstruction in the Hsopital forces Max (also known as Ice King) who as head of Cardiology is organized, precise, and obsessed with order into having to share an office with Jax (also known as Trauma Cowboy) who because of his mulutary is used to diving into operations with whatever works, loud music and chaos.
Max hates the chaos and puts a painters tape down the middle of theoffice floor and sets up his side of the office with his special coffee machine and order and Jax tries to see how he can break across that line.
A couple of cases come into Emergency as trauma cases and while Max wants them up in his operating room, and in one case Jax uses his hands to find the problem and the heart starts back up with Max amazed. Jax begins to love Max's coffee and Max begins to admire while still scoffing at Jax's implementations that work.
End of story, construction is done and Max finds his office too unsettling and moves back to share Jax's office and the two men are operating as a pair when appropriate.
I did not feel the romance in the way I felt it in the other books by this author but the connection was strong.
I have enjoyed this author's other books so it is nice to find a but of humour and perhaps a little less intensity in this book.
Some reconstruction in the Hsopital forces Max (also known as Ice King) who as head of Cardiology is organized, precise, and obsessed with order into having to share an office with Jax (also known as Trauma Cowboy) who because of his mulutary is used to diving into operations with whatever works, loud music and chaos.
Max hates the chaos and puts a painters tape down the middle of theoffice floor and sets up his side of the office with his special coffee machine and order and Jax tries to see how he can break across that line.
A couple of cases come into Emergency as trauma cases and while Max wants them up in his operating room, and in one case Jax uses his hands to find the problem and the heart starts back up with Max amazed. Jax begins to love Max's coffee and Max begins to admire while still scoffing at Jax's implementations that work.
End of story, construction is done and Max finds his office too unsettling and moves back to share Jax's office and the two men are operating as a pair when appropriate.
I did not feel the romance in the way I felt it in the other books by this author but the connection was strong.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a new author to me and I also tend to avoid medical stories because I'm super squeamish, but I genuinely had so much fun reading this!
It felt like there were a lot of inconsistencies but there was also high drama and super OTT characters and behaviour which pulled me in. The story seems to take place over maybe a week, I'm unclear, and everything is so fast - to the point where it's impossible to build an emotional connection to the characters because the story moves too quickly to really get to know them on anything other than a surface level.
The drama was ridiculous and unrealistic but it was also highly entertaining. It reminded me a little of watching something like Grey's Anatomy - something I never did often because I was the teen who had to be escorted out of multiple biology lessons because they made me so sick!
The medical scenes are pretty graphic! Like, I felt super queasy multiple times, but somehow this book held my attention enough to look past it. I have no idea if this was realistic in a medical sense though...
Definitely a fun read
*****
I received an ARC of this book from BookSirens, and this is my honest review
It felt like there were a lot of inconsistencies but there was also high drama and super OTT characters and behaviour which pulled me in. The story seems to take place over maybe a week, I'm unclear, and everything is so fast - to the point where it's impossible to build an emotional connection to the characters because the story moves too quickly to really get to know them on anything other than a surface level.
The drama was ridiculous and unrealistic but it was also highly entertaining. It reminded me a little of watching something like Grey's Anatomy - something I never did often because I was the teen who had to be escorted out of multiple biology lessons because they made me so sick!
The medical scenes are pretty graphic! Like, I felt super queasy multiple times, but somehow this book held my attention enough to look past it. I have no idea if this was realistic in a medical sense though...
Definitely a fun read
*****
I received an ARC of this book from BookSirens, and this is my honest review
January 21, 2026
"Our eyes lock over the open chest cavity of the man we just saved. The air between us is electric. It’s a high better than any drug. We cheated death, and we did it together."
Maxwell, chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, had to share an office with Jax, the head of Trauma. As they continue to bicker, tension rose and one kiss changed their relationship.
Saw the cover and immediately downloaded the book.
I love the hospital setting in a romcom book and the author made it seemed real. The book is short so it's direct to the point but the author handled their relationship gradually that you can see why they complement each other.
I love the characters, they got great banter and had enough emotional depth that they seemed to not to be one-dimensional which I appreciated. I did love those sweet moments, the way they communicate with each other and how they got each other's back.
I didn't really care for the medical jargon thrown around. Might not be accurate but I am here for the romance.
Very quick and easy read. I had fun!
P.S. Why does the guy on the left (in the book cover) looks like Professor Utonium from Power Puff Girls? 😭🤣😭🤣
Maxwell, chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, had to share an office with Jax, the head of Trauma. As they continue to bicker, tension rose and one kiss changed their relationship.
Saw the cover and immediately downloaded the book.
I love the hospital setting in a romcom book and the author made it seemed real. The book is short so it's direct to the point but the author handled their relationship gradually that you can see why they complement each other.
I love the characters, they got great banter and had enough emotional depth that they seemed to not to be one-dimensional which I appreciated. I did love those sweet moments, the way they communicate with each other and how they got each other's back.
I didn't really care for the medical jargon thrown around. Might not be accurate but I am here for the romance.
Very quick and easy read. I had fun!
P.S. Why does the guy on the left (in the book cover) looks like Professor Utonium from Power Puff Girls? 😭🤣😭🤣
Review of advance copy
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved this book! So much so, I finished it in one day! There were so many hilarious scenes that I was laughing so hard my side hurt, it was definitely a worthwhile rom-com read for me. Maxwell had me questioning if he was autistic for a good deal of the book, then you find out there’s buried trauma and things make better sense. Jax had trauma too. But what we experience shapes us, whether it’s the same or not. These two didn’t live similar lives (not even close), but they had similar professions, and that was how their relationship started. Jax encouraged Maxwell to grow and Maxwell encourage Jax to be open and vulnerable. Ending with a hard fought, but comfortable HEA was perfect.
I loved this book! So much so, I finished it in one day! There were so many hilarious scenes that I was laughing so hard my side hurt, it was definitely a worthwhile rom-com read for me. Maxwell had me questioning if he was autistic for a good deal of the book, then you find out there’s buried trauma and things make better sense. Jax had trauma too. But what we experience shapes us, whether it’s the same or not. These two didn’t live similar lives (not even close), but they had similar professions, and that was how their relationship started. Jax encouraged Maxwell to grow and Maxwell encourage Jax to be open and vulnerable. Ending with a hard fought, but comfortable HEA was perfect.
January 19, 2026
I’m rating this probably higher than I would’ve liked but I guess at the end the author redeemed themself. And because Maxwell and Jax are just too good MCs.
The book was absolutely five stars the whole way (until that sloppily-written “problem” near the end) and the emotion and slow burn were just perfect.
I have to reiterate though at how annoyed I am at the fake-ass lame problem the author hitched up. That entire section just really blew it for me and just lucky I didn’t rate the book a minus 1000. Just. Erghw. Bad.
The book was absolutely five stars the whole way (until that sloppily-written “problem” near the end) and the emotion and slow burn were just perfect.
I have to reiterate though at how annoyed I am at the fake-ass lame problem the author hitched up. That entire section just really blew it for me and just lucky I didn’t rate the book a minus 1000. Just. Erghw. Bad.
January 21, 2026
I’m a big fan of medical dramas and this one hits all the right spots. Both Maxwell and Jax are the perfect example of how opposites need each other to function. It’s a total page turner I had to finish it as soon as I read the sample. If you are looking to read a hospital romance with character development for not just the main lead but the supporting characters aka the family then this is your book to go for. I’m particularly in love with Alistiar (Maxwell’s Dad) he is the perfectly controlled chaotic power move kind of guy and I love every thing about it.
Review of advance copy
I truly enjoyed this! It had me laughing, it had me cursing a certain Sterling, and it had me gushing over the Ice King and the Trauma Cowboy.
Two totally opposite men who work extremely well together, both in the hospital and it their personal lives.
Preston was a favorite as well, even with his small part in the story. And Alistair was a riot!
I received an ARC from Books Sires for my honest review.
Two totally opposite men who work extremely well together, both in the hospital and it their personal lives.
Preston was a favorite as well, even with his small part in the story. And Alistair was a riot!
I received an ARC from Books Sires for my honest review.
Review of advance copy
A sweet and charming MM romance, one that leaves residents crying in the corner and the other a demon of chaos. Jax is the perfect storm to abrupt Max's (Jax and Max! STOP! 😍) clean and tidy life. As much as I'm here for the romance, the real star of the story is the York family. The theatrics of the matriarch were priceless.
"She’s wearing the Battle Pearls, Max. She’s not looking for visitors; she’s looking for victims."
"She’s wearing the Battle Pearls, Max. She’s not looking for visitors; she’s looking for victims."
January 20, 2026
4.5 stars ~ This was my first experience with this author and I don’t plan on it being the last. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The writing is crisp, the characters are strong and vulnerable, the medical stuff was fairly plausible, and the romance was hot. Jax is sexy beyond belief, and Maxwell is a little cinnamon roll at times. The tale kept me laughing and sighing in the best of ways.
January 20, 2026
Enjoyed
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It made me laugh and nervous and while not really steamy it was romantic in its own way. I hope that maybe we can see Preston in a book I think he would make for a good main character.
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It made me laugh and nervous and while not really steamy it was romantic in its own way. I hope that maybe we can see Preston in a book I think he would make for a good main character.
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