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PMC Hospital Romance #6
Perfect Rivalry
Ren Dunbar is used to never fitting in—anywhere. Graduating high school at thirteen and med school at nineteen pretty much guaranteed she’d always have trouble proving she belonged, but she’s okay with that. She prefers the solitude of the lab over the raucous atmosphere in the OR, which would be fine except she’s a surgery resident. Winning the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery is just the proof she needs to show everyone she deserves to be part of their world.
Dani Chan knows she’s disappointed her family in choosing a mundane clinical career—in surgery no less—over the far more valuable world of medical research. When she wins the Franklin Prize and the national acclaim that comes with it, she’ll finally gain their approval, and maybe, at last, their affection.
Ren and Dani set out to win, no matter what it takes, but their unexpected attraction is an obstacle neither has counted on and love may be the final reward.
Dani Chan knows she’s disappointed her family in choosing a mundane clinical career—in surgery no less—over the far more valuable world of medical research. When she wins the Franklin Prize and the national acclaim that comes with it, she’ll finally gain their approval, and maybe, at last, their affection.
Ren and Dani set out to win, no matter what it takes, but their unexpected attraction is an obstacle neither has counted on and love may be the final reward.
236 pages, Paperback
First published April 19, 2022
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Radclyffe
142 books1,668 followersRadclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance 2009 through 2015 as well as multiple other anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance and erotica. A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also an RWA Prism, Lories, Beanpot, Aspen Gold, and Laurel Wreath winner in multiple mainstream romance categories. In 2014, she received the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. In 2004, she founded Bold Strokes Books, an independent LGBTQ publishing company, and in 2013, she founded the Flax Mill Creek Writers Retreat offering writing workshops to authors in all stages of their careers.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
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April 9, 2022
Innocent love.
What an enjoyable book! This is the sixth book of A PMC Hospital Romance series and one of the better stories, in my opinion. I love this rather low angst, straightforward romance between Dani, who has been a side character in earlier books, and Ren. Both are lovable characters, especially Ren, who's one of those socially inept young geniuses. But she has this innocence that's part of her charm. I love the build up of attraction between them and the natural and comfortable way they interact with each other and it's a joy to read.
Nothing beats the series' first couple, Honor and Quinn, though, and I'm truly excited that they continue to appear in this series as side characters.
I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books, through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What an enjoyable book! This is the sixth book of A PMC Hospital Romance series and one of the better stories, in my opinion. I love this rather low angst, straightforward romance between Dani, who has been a side character in earlier books, and Ren. Both are lovable characters, especially Ren, who's one of those socially inept young geniuses. But she has this innocence that's part of her charm. I love the build up of attraction between them and the natural and comfortable way they interact with each other and it's a joy to read.
Nothing beats the series' first couple, Honor and Quinn, though, and I'm truly excited that they continue to appear in this series as side characters.
I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books, through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 18, 2022
4.25 stars. Medicine, research and romance, an excellent combination. I highly enjoy reading the PMC hospital series by Radclyffe and this is another fine installment. I haven’t read all of Radclyffe’s books (still working on that), but they have a certain writing style which makes it comfortable and familiar to read these books, something to look forward to. The writing is smooth and the medical scenes and jargon were excellent as always. While you can read this as a standalone it’s better when you’ve at least read the first book in the series (Fated Love) as the main couple, Honor and Quinn, return in every book of the series and it was good to read about them again.
As the title suggests, Ren and Dani are rivals for the prestigious Franklin award. Both feel like outsiders in the hospital as Dani is a transfer resident and Ren is a prodigy who’s been on an accelerated learning track all her life and has been working in a the hospital research lab for the past couple of years. They quickly realize they are both in it to win the award, but in contrast to what you may expect it doesn’t make them enemies, they actually like and respect each other from the start. Reading Radclyffe’s books I’ve come to expect a rather strong butch-femme dynamic so I was surprised to see that this couple was more evened out in this dynamic. Ren is firstly described as a bit socially awkward, but I didn’t think she was, not really, she is mainly focused on her goals and just doesn’t want to spend time on social pleasantries. Once she starts socializing, she’s actually pretty good at it and I liked her character a lot and enjoyed her interactions with Dani.
I had a very good time reading this book, it is relatively angst free and plenty is happening. There was, however, one thing happening near the end of the book, that I thought was a bit out of place and I would have liked to read more about it (or nothing at all). It all happens so fast, and because of that it does not have the impact that it could have had. Also, several things remained undiscussed, for instance, I never learned what caused it all, something I would have liked to know. It’s a minor thing though and didn’t affect the main arc of the story.
Another great installment in one of my favorite hospitals. A book that I can easily recommend if you like medical romances.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
As the title suggests, Ren and Dani are rivals for the prestigious Franklin award. Both feel like outsiders in the hospital as Dani is a transfer resident and Ren is a prodigy who’s been on an accelerated learning track all her life and has been working in a the hospital research lab for the past couple of years. They quickly realize they are both in it to win the award, but in contrast to what you may expect it doesn’t make them enemies, they actually like and respect each other from the start. Reading Radclyffe’s books I’ve come to expect a rather strong butch-femme dynamic so I was surprised to see that this couple was more evened out in this dynamic. Ren is firstly described as a bit socially awkward, but I didn’t think she was, not really, she is mainly focused on her goals and just doesn’t want to spend time on social pleasantries. Once she starts socializing, she’s actually pretty good at it and I liked her character a lot and enjoyed her interactions with Dani.
I had a very good time reading this book, it is relatively angst free and plenty is happening. There was, however, one thing happening near the end of the book, that I thought was a bit out of place and I would have liked to read more about it (or nothing at all). It all happens so fast, and because of that it does not have the impact that it could have had. Also, several things remained undiscussed, for instance, I never learned what caused it all, something I would have liked to know. It’s a minor thing though and didn’t affect the main arc of the story.
Another great installment in one of my favorite hospitals. A book that I can easily recommend if you like medical romances.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 14, 2022
The PMC series is my favourite hospital concatenation. So it is personally exciting to see old friends Honor and Quinn playing a part in Perfect Rivalry.
Dani Chan is working hard to win the Franklin Prize for the best surgical resident. She is hoping by winning this she will finally gain her mother’s approval for her career choice. Dani believes she has a good chance to win until Ren Dunbar is rotated away from her lab work to complete her fifth year of surgery. Ren is a phenomenon who graduated from med school at age nineteen and will be Dani’s stiffest competition.
Perfect Rivalry is another solid book from Radclyffe. The romance is sweet leaning towards innocent which is refreshing. This is a nice light read when you want to sit back and relax.
I received an advanced review copy from Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dani Chan is working hard to win the Franklin Prize for the best surgical resident. She is hoping by winning this she will finally gain her mother’s approval for her career choice. Dani believes she has a good chance to win until Ren Dunbar is rotated away from her lab work to complete her fifth year of surgery. Ren is a phenomenon who graduated from med school at age nineteen and will be Dani’s stiffest competition.
Perfect Rivalry is another solid book from Radclyffe. The romance is sweet leaning towards innocent which is refreshing. This is a nice light read when you want to sit back and relax.
I received an advanced review copy from Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 8, 2022
4.5 ⭐️
Perfect Rivalry is #6 in the PMC Hospital Romance series and one of the best in this series.
We met Dani Chan as a side character in the previous book, this time she gets her own story. Pressured by her family to finally learn something honorable, like medical research, instead of «just» being a doctor, she sets her sights on winning the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery. Maybe then her family will accept her career choice and success. But the competition is challenging.
Ren Dunbar is highly gifted, she graduated med school at the tender age of 19, which is an accomplishment, but always made her an outsider. Some people still don’t take her seriously, because of her young age, and she felt as if she never belonged anywhere. No wonder she loves to be alone in the laboratory at night and do some research. But now she is assigned to surgery rotation and torn out of her feel-good oasis lab. As she has to work with Zoey, Dani's BFF, she inevitably gets to know Dani a little better. Not long and both realize that there is or can be a lot more between them than just rivalry.
I liked the connection Raven, aka Ren, had with her online-buddy Axe, and how they slowly opened up the relationship and became more personal and more caring. Online friendships, like Raven, has with Axe, are not uncommon any more. For many, it's even easier to confide in each other without ever having met in real life. I know what I'm talking about because I've been friends with 9 other women from almost all parts of the world for more than two years. What started as a book club is now like a family, although only some of us have met in real life. But they have become wonderful friends. In addition to my best local friends.
How the relationship between Ren and Dani changes and the rivalry fades more and more into the background to make way for attraction and the potential for more is very nicely told. I liked both women from the beginning, the easy-going yet hard-working Dani with the sunny disposition on one side. And the reserved, rather cautious, but nevertheless convinced of her abilities Ren, who is a bit uncertain in the waters of social interaction. I loved her honesty and wonder. Socializing is not her strong suit, but among other things, that's what makes her charming. It's refreshing to see how honestly and without an ulterior motive she acts with Dani, despite the rivalry. And that's exactly what Dani finds so attractive about Ren.
Although the main focus is on Ren and Dani's relationship, we again experience the hospital atmosphere and the action in the emergency in a typical and fantastic Radclyffe fashion. Always fascinating to witness.
Honor and Quinn, with whom the series began, also make an appearance in the book, and I fall in love with this couple every time I meet them. They are the common thread throughout the series. Radclyffe delivered once more a captivating medical romance with enough hospital action and a, in this case, sweet love story. A very enjoyable book.
Thanks to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for receiving an ARC for an honest review
Perfect Rivalry is #6 in the PMC Hospital Romance series and one of the best in this series.
We met Dani Chan as a side character in the previous book, this time she gets her own story. Pressured by her family to finally learn something honorable, like medical research, instead of «just» being a doctor, she sets her sights on winning the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery. Maybe then her family will accept her career choice and success. But the competition is challenging.
Ren Dunbar is highly gifted, she graduated med school at the tender age of 19, which is an accomplishment, but always made her an outsider. Some people still don’t take her seriously, because of her young age, and she felt as if she never belonged anywhere. No wonder she loves to be alone in the laboratory at night and do some research. But now she is assigned to surgery rotation and torn out of her feel-good oasis lab. As she has to work with Zoey, Dani's BFF, she inevitably gets to know Dani a little better. Not long and both realize that there is or can be a lot more between them than just rivalry.
I liked the connection Raven, aka Ren, had with her online-buddy Axe, and how they slowly opened up the relationship and became more personal and more caring. Online friendships, like Raven, has with Axe, are not uncommon any more. For many, it's even easier to confide in each other without ever having met in real life. I know what I'm talking about because I've been friends with 9 other women from almost all parts of the world for more than two years. What started as a book club is now like a family, although only some of us have met in real life. But they have become wonderful friends. In addition to my best local friends.
How the relationship between Ren and Dani changes and the rivalry fades more and more into the background to make way for attraction and the potential for more is very nicely told. I liked both women from the beginning, the easy-going yet hard-working Dani with the sunny disposition on one side. And the reserved, rather cautious, but nevertheless convinced of her abilities Ren, who is a bit uncertain in the waters of social interaction. I loved her honesty and wonder. Socializing is not her strong suit, but among other things, that's what makes her charming. It's refreshing to see how honestly and without an ulterior motive she acts with Dani, despite the rivalry. And that's exactly what Dani finds so attractive about Ren.
Although the main focus is on Ren and Dani's relationship, we again experience the hospital atmosphere and the action in the emergency in a typical and fantastic Radclyffe fashion. Always fascinating to witness.
Honor and Quinn, with whom the series began, also make an appearance in the book, and I fall in love with this couple every time I meet them. They are the common thread throughout the series. Radclyffe delivered once more a captivating medical romance with enough hospital action and a, in this case, sweet love story. A very enjoyable book.
Thanks to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for receiving an ARC for an honest review
May 4, 2022
A story with fast-paced medical scenes and low angst romance
A medical romance by Radclyffe is always a cause for celebration. If it’s part of the Pennsylvania Medical Center (PMC) Hospital Romances series, even better.
Ren Dunbar is not the typical surgery resident and she knows it. Graduating high school at thirteen and med school at nineteen makes her feel as if she never belonged anywhere so she prefers to focus her career on research. She wants to win the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery to show her potential to everyone. Dani Chan comes from a family of researchers who are disappointed in her choice of career in clinical medicine. If she wins the Benjamin Franklin Prize she might be able to win their approval and affection. Ren and Dani are set to win but they didn’t count on their mutual attraction…
This is book 6 in the PMC Hospital Romances series formed also by Passion’s Bright Fury (prequel), Fated Love (book 1), Night Call (book 2), Crossroads (book 3), Passionate Rivals (book 4) and Unrivaled (book 5). They are all standalone romances and they don’t need to be read in order though I recommend doing it as the whole series is very enjoyable. Fated Love, written in 2004, is not only my favourite of the series but also my favourite of all of Radclyffe’s books. There’s something to be said about how Radclyffe captures the tenderness and heat of a love story with the exciting setting of an emergency room.
Like the rest of the books in the series, Perfect Rivalry features some of the main characters from the previous books with a special emphasis on Honor and Quinn from Fated Love. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with their relationship and their family, it feels like visiting old friends. They always steal the show for me.
The main focus is, however, the relationship between Ren and Dani. Ren is Saxon Sinclair’s younger sister. Saxon’s story is featured in the prequel of the series Passion’s Bright Fury. Like Sinclair, Ren is a superachiever, highly intelligent and very dedicated to her career. But for all her professional accomplishments, she’s very reserved and guarded in her relationships. She keeps to herself and is an enigma that Dani is willing to unveil.
Medical romances are hard to pull off, especially when trying to mix the technicalities of the medical scenes with the build-up of a romantic relationship. Some authors find it hard to balance the page space between medicine and romance as it’s difficult not to go overboard with one aspect or the other. In Perfect Rivalry, Radclyffe hit the right spot and made the medical subplot as important as the romance. I trust the veracity of Radclyffe’s medical scenes implicitly as the author is a retired surgeon with lots of experience as a writer. In this case, I found that she also nailed the human aspects of medicine in the interaction between patients and doctors.
Regarding the relationship between Ren and Dani, even though it’s not the hottest of Radclyffe’s output, it’s appealing enough to get the reader invested in them. The synopsis suggests more rivalry than what the book delivers but I personally didn’t mind it at all. Radclyffe manages to present a story low on angst and a relationship that develops organically without huge dramas or big gestures. In Perfect Rivalry, the adrenaline-pumping moments are provided by the medical scenes.
If you are looking for a story with fast-paced medical scenes and low angst romance, then this one is for you. 4.5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
A medical romance by Radclyffe is always a cause for celebration. If it’s part of the Pennsylvania Medical Center (PMC) Hospital Romances series, even better.
Ren Dunbar is not the typical surgery resident and she knows it. Graduating high school at thirteen and med school at nineteen makes her feel as if she never belonged anywhere so she prefers to focus her career on research. She wants to win the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery to show her potential to everyone. Dani Chan comes from a family of researchers who are disappointed in her choice of career in clinical medicine. If she wins the Benjamin Franklin Prize she might be able to win their approval and affection. Ren and Dani are set to win but they didn’t count on their mutual attraction…
This is book 6 in the PMC Hospital Romances series formed also by Passion’s Bright Fury (prequel), Fated Love (book 1), Night Call (book 2), Crossroads (book 3), Passionate Rivals (book 4) and Unrivaled (book 5). They are all standalone romances and they don’t need to be read in order though I recommend doing it as the whole series is very enjoyable. Fated Love, written in 2004, is not only my favourite of the series but also my favourite of all of Radclyffe’s books. There’s something to be said about how Radclyffe captures the tenderness and heat of a love story with the exciting setting of an emergency room.
Like the rest of the books in the series, Perfect Rivalry features some of the main characters from the previous books with a special emphasis on Honor and Quinn from Fated Love. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with their relationship and their family, it feels like visiting old friends. They always steal the show for me.
The main focus is, however, the relationship between Ren and Dani. Ren is Saxon Sinclair’s younger sister. Saxon’s story is featured in the prequel of the series Passion’s Bright Fury. Like Sinclair, Ren is a superachiever, highly intelligent and very dedicated to her career. But for all her professional accomplishments, she’s very reserved and guarded in her relationships. She keeps to herself and is an enigma that Dani is willing to unveil.
Medical romances are hard to pull off, especially when trying to mix the technicalities of the medical scenes with the build-up of a romantic relationship. Some authors find it hard to balance the page space between medicine and romance as it’s difficult not to go overboard with one aspect or the other. In Perfect Rivalry, Radclyffe hit the right spot and made the medical subplot as important as the romance. I trust the veracity of Radclyffe’s medical scenes implicitly as the author is a retired surgeon with lots of experience as a writer. In this case, I found that she also nailed the human aspects of medicine in the interaction between patients and doctors.
Regarding the relationship between Ren and Dani, even though it’s not the hottest of Radclyffe’s output, it’s appealing enough to get the reader invested in them. The synopsis suggests more rivalry than what the book delivers but I personally didn’t mind it at all. Radclyffe manages to present a story low on angst and a relationship that develops organically without huge dramas or big gestures. In Perfect Rivalry, the adrenaline-pumping moments are provided by the medical scenes.
If you are looking for a story with fast-paced medical scenes and low angst romance, then this one is for you. 4.5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 6, 2022
*MY RATE IS 4 STARS, just evening out Charles...*
This is this sixth book in the PMC Hospital Romance series by Radclyffe and while some books in this series can debatably be read as standalone, I highly recommend at least reading the first book of this series as this one heavily features the main characters from that. Which I will say was a pleasant surprise! I loved Quinn and Honor's story and love their appearances in this series.
Perfect Rivalry follows Ren Dunbar and Dani Chan as they both compete for the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery. But they both have to get out of their comfort zone to level the playing field. Ren is pulled out of her comfortable lab while Dani is pushed into it away from her surgery rotations. Unbeknownst to both girls, they're about to get to know each other a lot more. Ren is a bit of a shy inexperienced child prodigy and Dani is a free-spirited sexy and charming woman... these two couldn't be any less compatible at first sight... Yet a spark ignites.
Honestly, I don't know what to say about this book. It was a cute read, that's for sure but nothing really interesting. I did like it a bit more than the last book in this series, mostly due to how much I liked Ren, but it's a bit forgettable.
Dani and Ren are a cute couple, their dialogue and the way they support each other are just all the way so heartwarming. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the Quinn and Honor moments more.
Do I recommend it? If you're looking for something simple, short, casual and well written- sure. If you're looking for something angsty, hot and with depth, then no.
This is this sixth book in the PMC Hospital Romance series by Radclyffe and while some books in this series can debatably be read as standalone, I highly recommend at least reading the first book of this series as this one heavily features the main characters from that. Which I will say was a pleasant surprise! I loved Quinn and Honor's story and love their appearances in this series.
Perfect Rivalry follows Ren Dunbar and Dani Chan as they both compete for the Benjamin Franklin Prize in surgery. But they both have to get out of their comfort zone to level the playing field. Ren is pulled out of her comfortable lab while Dani is pushed into it away from her surgery rotations. Unbeknownst to both girls, they're about to get to know each other a lot more. Ren is a bit of a shy inexperienced child prodigy and Dani is a free-spirited sexy and charming woman... these two couldn't be any less compatible at first sight... Yet a spark ignites.
Honestly, I don't know what to say about this book. It was a cute read, that's for sure but nothing really interesting. I did like it a bit more than the last book in this series, mostly due to how much I liked Ren, but it's a bit forgettable.
Dani and Ren are a cute couple, their dialogue and the way they support each other are just all the way so heartwarming. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the Quinn and Honor moments more.
Do I recommend it? If you're looking for something simple, short, casual and well written- sure. If you're looking for something angsty, hot and with depth, then no.
May 9, 2022
4.3 stars
Very enjoyable read. I loved the main characters and the way their relationship developed. Loved the writing too. One of the better of all the good books in the PMC series.
Very enjoyable read. I loved the main characters and the way their relationship developed. Loved the writing too. One of the better of all the good books in the PMC series.
May 2, 2022
‘Perfect Rivalry’ by Radclyffe is a hospital drama/romance, set in the Pennsylvania medical centre. This is the seventh book in this series, and I really enjoyed this book. One thing I enjoy when reading a series. I love and get so involved in hearing about past characters, to see how they grow within the set of books. The seventh book revolves around Dani chan and Ren Dunbar. We watch how the pair go from being completely distant, work orientated, to watching a romance appear within the story. Both characters are pleasant enough, I preferred Dani more to Ren, I felt she had more character, more charm.
All in all ‘perfect Rivelary is another solid book by Radclyffe in this hospital drama /romance series.
I've given it 3.7/5
All in all ‘perfect Rivelary is another solid book by Radclyffe in this hospital drama /romance series.
I've given it 3.7/5
May 23, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Bold Stroke Books for an egalley in exchange for an honest review.
A new to me author and a new to me book publishing company. This is also my first romance novel where the story is a women loving women romance( I am wholeheartedly using the title deliberately as it was the title of a Goodreads list where I first became aware of this book). I enjoyed all of the characters and while I was reading the sixth book in the series, I didn't feel lost for one moment.
Ren and Dani were wonderful characters and I thought their romance was sweet and realistic as they try to balance their lives as doctors in a very competitive program. I also really enjoyed Quinn and Honor and their daughter Arly and I would love to read more about them. Usually when reading romance novels I cringe at the passionate scenes between the male and female characters. I didn't feel the same way in this novel. Maybe because instead of flowery language, it was pretty straightforward. I will certainly keep an eye out for future titles.
Goodreads review published 30/04/22
Expected Publication Date 10/05/22
A new to me author and a new to me book publishing company. This is also my first romance novel where the story is a women loving women romance( I am wholeheartedly using the title deliberately as it was the title of a Goodreads list where I first became aware of this book). I enjoyed all of the characters and while I was reading the sixth book in the series, I didn't feel lost for one moment.
Ren and Dani were wonderful characters and I thought their romance was sweet and realistic as they try to balance their lives as doctors in a very competitive program. I also really enjoyed Quinn and Honor and their daughter Arly and I would love to read more about them. Usually when reading romance novels I cringe at the passionate scenes between the male and female characters. I didn't feel the same way in this novel. Maybe because instead of flowery language, it was pretty straightforward. I will certainly keep an eye out for future titles.
Goodreads review published 30/04/22
Expected Publication Date 10/05/22
May 9, 2022
Perfect Rivalry by Radclyffe is a delightful addition to her “PMC Hospital Romances” series. It is exactly the book I’ve been wanting to read.
This is an easy to read, fairly low-angst, feel-good novel set in a universe many of us already know and love from reading earlier books in the series. That means that we also get to see how some of our favorite characters from those earlier stories are doing. This is one of the things I adore about Radclyffe’s series. We not only get to read and connect with a new couple, we also get to visit with other folks we’ve come to know and love. Her books build on the older tales.
In the latest novel, we meet Ren Dunbar and Dani Chan, both fifth year surgical residents at PMC and both vying for the prestigious Franklin Prize in surgery, though for different reasons. The two can’t deny the spark they seem to have together, even though they are competitors for the prize.
This is definitely a character driven novel, though the setting is equally important to the story and the author has done an amazing job with both. The medical/hospital aspect of the tale kept me enthralled. The characters, especially Ren and Dani are easy to connect with. The story will grab your interest and keep you reading until the end. I believe you could read this as a stand-alone novel, but my suggestion would be to read the entire series in order. They are all great stories and well worth your time.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
This is an easy to read, fairly low-angst, feel-good novel set in a universe many of us already know and love from reading earlier books in the series. That means that we also get to see how some of our favorite characters from those earlier stories are doing. This is one of the things I adore about Radclyffe’s series. We not only get to read and connect with a new couple, we also get to visit with other folks we’ve come to know and love. Her books build on the older tales.
In the latest novel, we meet Ren Dunbar and Dani Chan, both fifth year surgical residents at PMC and both vying for the prestigious Franklin Prize in surgery, though for different reasons. The two can’t deny the spark they seem to have together, even though they are competitors for the prize.
This is definitely a character driven novel, though the setting is equally important to the story and the author has done an amazing job with both. The medical/hospital aspect of the tale kept me enthralled. The characters, especially Ren and Dani are easy to connect with. The story will grab your interest and keep you reading until the end. I believe you could read this as a stand-alone novel, but my suggestion would be to read the entire series in order. They are all great stories and well worth your time.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
April 16, 2022
I generally like medical romances and this one was cute. I have not read most of the rest of this series though so that may have made a difference here. I like the characters and the plot was good and well written. Ren was adorable and very intelligent while still being slightly naive. Dani was a wonderful match for her and I liked them getting to know each other but there didn’t seem to be a rivalry so much as a good match. I may give the others in this series a read at some point as the characters were good and I did like the small side story with Quinn and Honor. If you’re looking for a good no drama, low angst romance this would be the one.
November 1, 2022
This is sixth in a series and characters from the other books are fairly present in this one. Honor and Quinn (from the first book) even have PoV sections for some reason. I've read the first and vaguely remembered them so that was nice, actually. I didn't feel bad having skipped all the rest, though, so reading in order is demonstrably optional.
I kind of liked Ren as the wunderkind reaching the end of her wunder. Not that it's ever phrased that way or anything, but you can sense her hesitation due to being visibly younger than expectations. It doesn't help that she's small so people often underestimate her or end up surprised that she is as capable as she is. You can sense her relief that the frequency of such events is growing smaller as she ages closer to her perceived capabilities. I even liked that she is driven to be the best surgeon she can be, probably because she has at least some blow-off time with her gaming. Which made for an interesting connection with Dani, who, it turns out, is a gamer pal of hers in a long-running competition/collaboration they have going (aliased, so they don't actually know they know each other).
Dani was a bit less of a win, but only because I've never understood the kind of family pressure that makes up a great deal of her motivation. Her family insist that saving people's actual lives is less worthy than pure research. Since they have accolades to back them up, Dani struggles with feeling inferior. This is her major motivation for the titular "rivalry" but I was more interested in seeing her tell her family to go fly a kite.
Anyway, I enjoyed their friendship and how it built to more. I particularly loved that the secret identities worked out how it did (). Part of what drew me to both characters was their honesty and seeing that underscored by this episode gave me all the feelz.
So this was pretty good. I'm going with five stars, though I know there are nits I could pick. It was a solid read and I was engaged and happy throughout.
A note about Steamy: There are a handful of explicit sex scenes putting this in the middle of my steam tolerance. They're a bit ideal for the characters' situations, but that's romance for you. I rolled with it and skimmed a bit.
I kind of liked Ren as the wunderkind reaching the end of her wunder. Not that it's ever phrased that way or anything, but you can sense her hesitation due to being visibly younger than expectations. It doesn't help that she's small so people often underestimate her or end up surprised that she is as capable as she is. You can sense her relief that the frequency of such events is growing smaller as she ages closer to her perceived capabilities. I even liked that she is driven to be the best surgeon she can be, probably because she has at least some blow-off time with her gaming. Which made for an interesting connection with Dani, who, it turns out, is a gamer pal of hers in a long-running competition/collaboration they have going (aliased, so they don't actually know they know each other).
Dani was a bit less of a win, but only because I've never understood the kind of family pressure that makes up a great deal of her motivation. Her family insist that saving people's actual lives is less worthy than pure research. Since they have accolades to back them up, Dani struggles with feeling inferior. This is her major motivation for the titular "rivalry" but I was more interested in seeing her tell her family to go fly a kite.
Anyway, I enjoyed their friendship and how it built to more. I particularly loved that the secret identities worked out how it did (). Part of what drew me to both characters was their honesty and seeing that underscored by this episode gave me all the feelz.
So this was pretty good. I'm going with five stars, though I know there are nits I could pick. It was a solid read and I was engaged and happy throughout.
A note about Steamy: There are a handful of explicit sex scenes putting this in the middle of my steam tolerance. They're a bit ideal for the characters' situations, but that's romance for you. I rolled with it and skimmed a bit.
May 15, 2022
Sweet read. Great mains... and totally diggin' the itty bitty gaming references.
June 4, 2022
Not one of Radclyffe's most interesting books, but nevertheless it's always a pleasure to read a medical romance by the queen of medical romances.
April 19, 2022
Another installment in the PMC series by Radclyffe and this one is better than the previous one. While I still liked the previous one, this one just clicked better for me.
Ren and Dani are rivals, as the title suggests, but I think it's a bit too harsh a statement. They are competing for a prestigious award in the challenging field of medicine, so everything is competitive and everyone wants to be recognised for all the hard work they put in. The PMC series started with Quinn and Honor, I'm always glad to see them and all other characters that have been introduced make an appearance, but especially happy to see the original couple. Ren and Dani are well matched and what is rather surprising for a Radclyffe book they seem to be similar in appearance. Where most Radclyffe books have a butch-femme theme, Dani and Ren are more similar, from what I can gather from the rather short descriptions of their physical appearance. Ren is a prodigy of sorts and has been super focussed on research in the lab, Dani is a bit of the opposite, still super smart but not into research. Dani convinces Ren to socialise a bit, something she hasn't known to do in her life. Ren is described as being socially awkward, but she just doesn't do it a lot, but all the interactions with Dani and later Zoey as well are super fun.
It's a fun and well-written medical romance, as I have come to expect from the author.
There isn't a lot of angst in this book, or a lot of drama, except the ending which is super intense all of a sudden and over really quickly. I'd rather have that be a bigger part of the story or for it to not be there at all.
A nice medical romance I would recommend to anyone who enjoys them :)
*ARC received in exchange for a voluntary and honest review*
Ren and Dani are rivals, as the title suggests, but I think it's a bit too harsh a statement. They are competing for a prestigious award in the challenging field of medicine, so everything is competitive and everyone wants to be recognised for all the hard work they put in. The PMC series started with Quinn and Honor, I'm always glad to see them and all other characters that have been introduced make an appearance, but especially happy to see the original couple. Ren and Dani are well matched and what is rather surprising for a Radclyffe book they seem to be similar in appearance. Where most Radclyffe books have a butch-femme theme, Dani and Ren are more similar, from what I can gather from the rather short descriptions of their physical appearance. Ren is a prodigy of sorts and has been super focussed on research in the lab, Dani is a bit of the opposite, still super smart but not into research. Dani convinces Ren to socialise a bit, something she hasn't known to do in her life. Ren is described as being socially awkward, but she just doesn't do it a lot, but all the interactions with Dani and later Zoey as well are super fun.
It's a fun and well-written medical romance, as I have come to expect from the author.
There isn't a lot of angst in this book, or a lot of drama, except the ending which is super intense all of a sudden and over really quickly. I'd rather have that be a bigger part of the story or for it to not be there at all.
A nice medical romance I would recommend to anyone who enjoys them :)
*ARC received in exchange for a voluntary and honest review*
April 23, 2022
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is book 6 in the PMC series, and is probably my second favourite, behind the first in the series Fated Love.
This features MC Ren, a child prodigy/genius who has been working in the hospital research lab but now has to cycle back into the surgical rotations to finish her training. She’s Saxon from Passion's Bright Fury little sister. It’s been awhile since I read that but I don’t remember Sax having a sister, so I was surprised by this, it felt sort of shoehorned in to form a connection that wasn’t really needed. The other MC is Dani, who has featured before in other PMC books. Both are also going for a medical award for different reasons, and this forms the ‘rivalry’ section of the book.
I’ve often criticised Rad for her ‘wham, bam’ style of romance writing, where the bulk of the story takes place over a short time frame and then a time jump takes care of the rest. This book has much better pacing, the scenes between the MCs feel organic, and they actually talk to each other about what’s going on in their lives. Both MCs are sweet and interesting in their own rights, and also make a great couple.
I also really liked the gentle way their romance unfolded, especially as Ren is inexperienced, and Dani acknowledges this, but trusts Ren to tell her what she needs and wants. The rivalry thing also isn’t terribly overblown, just another thing they acknowledge but that doesn’t take up much space. The two also have another aspect to their relationship that I won’t spoil, but I did worry that reveal would provide the requisite break up, but it was also handled with actual communication.
As this is part of the series, we also get to catch up with others from the series, with Zoey from Unrivaled having a pretty big role. Quinn, Honor and Arly also get a side storyline, and that sort of bugged me, because there’s a pretty big drama attached to it at the end that just sort of goes nowhere, without resolution about what happened with the side characters mentioned there.
Overall though, this is a nice, quick read, and one of the better entries in the series. 3.75 stars.
This is book 6 in the PMC series, and is probably my second favourite, behind the first in the series Fated Love.
This features MC Ren, a child prodigy/genius who has been working in the hospital research lab but now has to cycle back into the surgical rotations to finish her training. She’s Saxon from Passion's Bright Fury little sister. It’s been awhile since I read that but I don’t remember Sax having a sister, so I was surprised by this, it felt sort of shoehorned in to form a connection that wasn’t really needed. The other MC is Dani, who has featured before in other PMC books. Both are also going for a medical award for different reasons, and this forms the ‘rivalry’ section of the book.
I’ve often criticised Rad for her ‘wham, bam’ style of romance writing, where the bulk of the story takes place over a short time frame and then a time jump takes care of the rest. This book has much better pacing, the scenes between the MCs feel organic, and they actually talk to each other about what’s going on in their lives. Both MCs are sweet and interesting in their own rights, and also make a great couple.
I also really liked the gentle way their romance unfolded, especially as Ren is inexperienced, and Dani acknowledges this, but trusts Ren to tell her what she needs and wants. The rivalry thing also isn’t terribly overblown, just another thing they acknowledge but that doesn’t take up much space. The two also have another aspect to their relationship that I won’t spoil, but I did worry that reveal would provide the requisite break up, but it was also handled with actual communication.
As this is part of the series, we also get to catch up with others from the series, with Zoey from Unrivaled having a pretty big role. Quinn, Honor and Arly also get a side storyline, and that sort of bugged me, because there’s a pretty big drama attached to it at the end that just sort of goes nowhere, without resolution about what happened with the side characters mentioned there.
Overall though, this is a nice, quick read, and one of the better entries in the series. 3.75 stars.
May 8, 2022
I have loved the PMC series so far, this one was another great instalment with returning characters. However I found the reading more like a quick read and I didn't really feel all that infested in their relationship outcome. I thought more could have been done with the whole child genius situation and the final event had my say out loud, "yep, saw that coming". It was good and I enjoyed it but was not the best one of the series I have read so far.
October 17, 2024
Excellent book as always - wish there was something I could comment on, but just when I think, ah, another Radcliffe book she goes off at a tangent and slays me yet again. Recommended.
May 22, 2022
I’m actually a bit frustrating when reading this book. I thought the setting and the background story of Ren were interesting. Instead, it took me almost half of the book to get into it. Dani and Ren are lovely, but I just didn’t feel the chemistry between them, and the character's development is rather flat.
I do enjoy the second half of the book though, so maybe it was just me struggling in the first half of the book
Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review
I do enjoy the second half of the book though, so maybe it was just me struggling in the first half of the book
Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review
June 20, 2022
I really like Radclyffe's medical romances. There's just something about a hospital/medical setting that I really like - maybe because its so completely different to my usual world. I liked this novel, but mainly due to the setting. Both Ren and Dani are lovely characters, and their romance is very sweet. However, there wasn't a lot of character or story development in this and it felt slightly flat for me outside of the hospital setting.
In saying that though, I still enjoyed Perfect Rivalry. It's an excellent low-angst, easy read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
In saying that though, I still enjoyed Perfect Rivalry. It's an excellent low-angst, easy read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
December 6, 2025
*** 4 ***
Overall, a really solid series 👍. Although, as with most romance novels, there is a formula that most authors develop and tend to follow, what separated this series from others was the excellent medical research. As a person who has worked in hospitals in the past, I truly enjoyed the realistic emergency situations and the author not shying away from the more technical procedures. Of the six books, I am partial to the first and the last one's characters most, and I am going to miss the setting of the PMC emergency department... 👍😊!
Overall, a really solid series 👍. Although, as with most romance novels, there is a formula that most authors develop and tend to follow, what separated this series from others was the excellent medical research. As a person who has worked in hospitals in the past, I truly enjoyed the realistic emergency situations and the author not shying away from the more technical procedures. Of the six books, I am partial to the first and the last one's characters most, and I am going to miss the setting of the PMC emergency department... 👍😊!
April 24, 2022
I really enjoyed this medical romance by Radclyffe. The sixth in her PMC Hospital series it focuses on two 5th year surgical residents, Ren Dunbar and Dani Chan. Ren is gifted intellectually and starting high school at 11 and at 25 already has a PHD and is an MD. But she has kept to herself socially because she never fits. She is only now having her first beer and first relationship. Dani is also smart, competent, and dedicated. She feels a lot of pressure to live up to her family expectations which includes a Nobel prize winning mother. Life in the hospital is complex and busy but the two seek out a friendship and more.
I love how easily they accept each other for what they say and do. Ren is a particularly interesting character because she knows things intellectually but has to navigate dealing with others. She is honest and straight forward with no game playing. She is also driven and has her own insecurities about being perfect and good enough. This is a very low angst book and is more about can these two make room for each other with the demands of their careers. Radclyffe as always makes the medical part exciting. I also thought the pacing was particularly good. The previous book in the series had over 30 percent happen in one day. This one spreads the out the time making a growing relationship realistic.
If you like medical romances you will enjoy this. It can be read as a stand alone but main characters from other books in the series make appearances. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Stokes Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)
I love how easily they accept each other for what they say and do. Ren is a particularly interesting character because she knows things intellectually but has to navigate dealing with others. She is honest and straight forward with no game playing. She is also driven and has her own insecurities about being perfect and good enough. This is a very low angst book and is more about can these two make room for each other with the demands of their careers. Radclyffe as always makes the medical part exciting. I also thought the pacing was particularly good. The previous book in the series had over 30 percent happen in one day. This one spreads the out the time making a growing relationship realistic.
If you like medical romances you will enjoy this. It can be read as a stand alone but main characters from other books in the series make appearances. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Stokes Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)
June 7, 2022
7/10
ohh this one is surprisingly nice
i mean i have only one left in the series to read (the 5th book) and this book and the first one are definitely the best ones
It was fun having the kids part of the story as well
and i liked the mcs
3/10 audio
i had a bit of a problem with audio or well a big problem in the beginning because the narrator is reading so robotically it mightve been siri reading it out to me. not only that but theyre dragging out the end of the words which makes it even more annoying to listen to it. in the end i was stuck with having to listen to the audiobook version anyway since i was busy and i did get used to it i guess.
ohh this one is surprisingly nice
i mean i have only one left in the series to read (the 5th book) and this book and the first one are definitely the best ones
It was fun having the kids part of the story as well
and i liked the mcs
3/10 audio
i had a bit of a problem with audio or well a big problem in the beginning because the narrator is reading so robotically it mightve been siri reading it out to me. not only that but theyre dragging out the end of the words which makes it even more annoying to listen to it. in the end i was stuck with having to listen to the audiobook version anyway since i was busy and i did get used to it i guess.
October 13, 2025
Perfect Rivalry
Yes, I just had to finish the series... it had me hooked! Plus, I knew this was Dani's story and I liked her character.
Dani and Ren are cute. Competing in so many ways, but attracted to each other as well. They weren't like aggressively competitive, more like challenging each other. They had this understanding of one another that nobody else had - it was sweet.
I'm so happy with the ending of the series, but also sad it's done. Radclyffe did an amazing job with the PMC Hospital romances. 🥰
Yes, I just had to finish the series... it had me hooked! Plus, I knew this was Dani's story and I liked her character.
Dani and Ren are cute. Competing in so many ways, but attracted to each other as well. They weren't like aggressively competitive, more like challenging each other. They had this understanding of one another that nobody else had - it was sweet.
I'm so happy with the ending of the series, but also sad it's done. Radclyffe did an amazing job with the PMC Hospital romances. 🥰
April 14, 2022
I'm a big fan of Radclyffe's PMC series, but as it goes, one would like one book more than another. I really enjoyed this book. I love Ren and Dani. I like how their relationship develops, amidst the hustle and bustle of being medical residents in a busy hospital. We also see characters from the other PMC series. Love that Quinn and Honor plays a big role in the book. Ren, we find out, is Saxon's sister. Even if Saxon did not really have a cameo, she was in Ren's recollections. Radclyffe is truly the queen of lesbian romance, especially ones in medical settings.
**Thank you to Bold Strokes Books for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
**Thank you to Bold Strokes Books for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
June 14, 2022
There's no contrived angst in the romance. Instead, the challenge for Ren and Dani is in bridging their individual career goals with their relationship whilst remaining true to themselves.
As a treat, there's also another peek into Quinn and Honor's family life. I love this continuity in the series.
As a treat, there's also another peek into Quinn and Honor's family life. I love this continuity in the series.
April 24, 2022
3.5/5 stars
This was a super enjoyable romance! It was fast-paced, pack full of interesting characters and had a great romance at its heart.
This is the sixth book in Radclyffe’s PMC Hospital series. While this can be read as a standalone (as I did), it was a bit confusing, especially at the beginning as so many characters and names were thrown around. I definitely think this would be best suited to someone that has read at least a couple of the earlier books in the series, as the continuation of some of the other characters’ stories would have more meaning. The setting of the hospital is also really intense and a bit complex, which was hard for me to fully understand. I haven’t read many books set in a medical setting, so it was certainly a bit intimidating for me. People with a bit more experience with this genre would probably feel more comfortable with the fast-paced and a bit chaotic hospital setting.
While lots was going on in the hospital, the romance was really quite straightforward and simple (and I mean this in a good way!). It was so sweet, the characters had a beautiful understanding of each other, and the chemistry was amazing. Both Ren and Dani were completely loveable characters, and they made such a great couple! While the rivalry they had at work versus their obvious attraction meant there was some tension in the relationship, it was relatively low-angst. It definitely felt like a sweet and genuine romance, with a perfect amount of spice, which made them a really enjoyable couple to follow.
This was a super enjoyable romance! It was fast-paced, pack full of interesting characters and had a great romance at its heart.
This is the sixth book in Radclyffe’s PMC Hospital series. While this can be read as a standalone (as I did), it was a bit confusing, especially at the beginning as so many characters and names were thrown around. I definitely think this would be best suited to someone that has read at least a couple of the earlier books in the series, as the continuation of some of the other characters’ stories would have more meaning. The setting of the hospital is also really intense and a bit complex, which was hard for me to fully understand. I haven’t read many books set in a medical setting, so it was certainly a bit intimidating for me. People with a bit more experience with this genre would probably feel more comfortable with the fast-paced and a bit chaotic hospital setting.
While lots was going on in the hospital, the romance was really quite straightforward and simple (and I mean this in a good way!). It was so sweet, the characters had a beautiful understanding of each other, and the chemistry was amazing. Both Ren and Dani were completely loveable characters, and they made such a great couple! While the rivalry they had at work versus their obvious attraction meant there was some tension in the relationship, it was relatively low-angst. It definitely felt like a sweet and genuine romance, with a perfect amount of spice, which made them a really enjoyable couple to follow.
April 10, 2022
I read “ Fated Love” just a month ago and it felt entirely “fated” that I got to read this arc and loved how some of my favorite characters made an appearance in this one.
Ren Dunbar a prodigy has been heads down accelerating through her medical program and has had little time to experience anything else. Dani Chan comes from an illustrious research oriented family and faces constant pressure from her family to join the “family business”, in research instead of being a surgeon. Sparks fly when they meet, but little do they realize they have a prior connection, which adds some guilty fun to the proceedings.
I love medical romances, especially when it carries authenticity like this one did. As usual Radclyffe’s descriptions of the hospital, the labs, the procedures and actions really drives home the urgent constance of the ER and you are drawn right into the drama.
I absolutely loved Ren’s character, it’s so nice to have an MC who is an absolute prodigy but has zero ego and to top it off, so incredibly innocent. Their first date absolutely melts in romanticism and Dani’s reactions are just beyond cute. Ren’s first sexual experience is handled so gently by Radclyffe and the chemistry is off the charts. I also loved the secondary arc of their communication through the messenger app, it added an interesting twist to the confiding in your bestie portion of the romance.
This isn’t a heavy twisty plot line kind of story, but more of finding yourself and making room for changes when things don’t go quite to plan. Even though the title does read “Perfect Rivalry” and they are competing for an award there really was very little animosity between the two MCs. I think the characters being so like able and their hot / innocent bantering is what really kept me engaged.
Overall this was fun to read, had low angst, some really nice steamy moments and the reappearance of my favorite characters from the first book made it all the more enjoyable. 5🌟s
Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Ren Dunbar a prodigy has been heads down accelerating through her medical program and has had little time to experience anything else. Dani Chan comes from an illustrious research oriented family and faces constant pressure from her family to join the “family business”, in research instead of being a surgeon. Sparks fly when they meet, but little do they realize they have a prior connection, which adds some guilty fun to the proceedings.
I love medical romances, especially when it carries authenticity like this one did. As usual Radclyffe’s descriptions of the hospital, the labs, the procedures and actions really drives home the urgent constance of the ER and you are drawn right into the drama.
I absolutely loved Ren’s character, it’s so nice to have an MC who is an absolute prodigy but has zero ego and to top it off, so incredibly innocent. Their first date absolutely melts in romanticism and Dani’s reactions are just beyond cute. Ren’s first sexual experience is handled so gently by Radclyffe and the chemistry is off the charts. I also loved the secondary arc of their communication through the messenger app, it added an interesting twist to the confiding in your bestie portion of the romance.
This isn’t a heavy twisty plot line kind of story, but more of finding yourself and making room for changes when things don’t go quite to plan. Even though the title does read “Perfect Rivalry” and they are competing for an award there really was very little animosity between the two MCs. I think the characters being so like able and their hot / innocent bantering is what really kept me engaged.
Overall this was fun to read, had low angst, some really nice steamy moments and the reappearance of my favorite characters from the first book made it all the more enjoyable. 5🌟s
Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 3, 2022
No one really writes medical romance like Radclyffe. Perfect Rivalry is book number 6 in the PMC Hospital Romance series and centres around Ren and Dani, two doctors who share a love of gaming and find themselves in the running for the same medical award.
The chemestry is sweet, and the dialogue authentic. Reading along as these two fall in love is a nice way to spend a few hours.
Perfect Rivalry is a low angst romance with a superb cast of supporting characters, who make appearances from the previous books, and it's really easy to imagine this as a hit TV series (ah, a girl could wish;)
Radclyffe has delivered another powerful page turner, and hopefully this isn't the end of the PMC series.
I received an ARC from the publisher, Bold Strokes Books through Netgalley for my honest review.
The chemestry is sweet, and the dialogue authentic. Reading along as these two fall in love is a nice way to spend a few hours.
Perfect Rivalry is a low angst romance with a superb cast of supporting characters, who make appearances from the previous books, and it's really easy to imagine this as a hit TV series (ah, a girl could wish;)
Radclyffe has delivered another powerful page turner, and hopefully this isn't the end of the PMC series.
I received an ARC from the publisher, Bold Strokes Books through Netgalley for my honest review.
May 4, 2022
Delicious medical romance
A great medical romance - tender, hot, soft, focused and a perfect medical backdrop. A delicious read. This is the sixth novel set in the PMC-hospital. With Fated Love radclyffe started out with an near impossible high bar for the perfect medical romance and Perfect Rivalry is an excellent sequel to follow in its (very big) footsteps. I totally loved that this novel is very much character driven. And the characters are very well done and likable. The romance develops organically, some conflicts, low angst. There are quite a few cameos, we get quite a few glimpses e.g. of Quinn and Honor - well done and naturally embedded. The writing is effortless and esp. the end - one of the few weaknesses in some of the last books by radclyffe - is after a baptism by fire unhurried and leasurely rounds up all the story-threats and shows the couple in blissful glory.
A great medical romance - tender, hot, soft, focused and a perfect medical backdrop. A delicious read. This is the sixth novel set in the PMC-hospital. With Fated Love radclyffe started out with an near impossible high bar for the perfect medical romance and Perfect Rivalry is an excellent sequel to follow in its (very big) footsteps. I totally loved that this novel is very much character driven. And the characters are very well done and likable. The romance develops organically, some conflicts, low angst. There are quite a few cameos, we get quite a few glimpses e.g. of Quinn and Honor - well done and naturally embedded. The writing is effortless and esp. the end - one of the few weaknesses in some of the last books by radclyffe - is after a baptism by fire unhurried and leasurely rounds up all the story-threats and shows the couple in blissful glory.
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