Review: *Paging Dr. Hart* - ARC - Dr. Melissa Dymond [16+]
4.9/5✨
1.5/5🌶️

I've seen this book on Instagram first and someone said it was an interesting read, so I headed straight to NetGalley to try my luck with a request 😊. Thank you for accepting me to read this ARC, Melissa Dymond 🤗.

Tiffany Hart is a radiologist at Columbus Hospital. Ethan Clark has just transferred from Highview Hospital, from Cleveland, to this hospital. Tiffany and him don't have the best first meet but this situation demands for them to work together. But this transfer comes with a surprise: they need to go to Ethan's previous hospital from time to time. I'm revealing just one thing: everything is going to change between them 🤭.

That was the present but this book offers two timelines. So, the other part is from Tiffany's past. Everything that happened in her life before she became a radiologist. She had a really though childhood. At some point her mother gets sick and from there on, she makes only bad, but kinda necessary, mistakes ☹️.

Back in the present time - Tiffany has to face everything that happened in her past, to overcome her nightmares and also, to try to confess to Ethan everything about her.

I really liked this book. I experienced so many feelings while reading this one - at some point my brain was freezing from the fear and adrenaline in one certain part of the story 😨. I felt sad, happy and hopefull for Tiffy😊.

🔹Tropes:
🩻#ForcedProximity;
🩻#WorkplaceRomance;
🩻#LoveAtFirstSight;
🩻#HeFallsFirst;
🩻#Doctor;
🩻#StartingOver;

Ok wow! I really loved this book! I was hooked from the beginning. First of all, I love a medical romance. I don't know, something about working at a hospital is just sexy. Whatever, blame it on Grey's Anatomy. But I enjoyed both main characters so much. I loved Tiffany's kind of broken - untrusting vibe and how Ethan just comes in and wears her down with his golden retriever energy. I love how they have this really sweet, comfortable relationship that blossoms. I LOVE a cinnamon role mmc, ok? I'll eat it up every time.

At first, I wasn't sure about the look back chapters, but then I started getting really into them as well because what who is this Rafe guy? Who is Shelly? Tell me more. What's going on with that whole situation? WHAT'S UP WITH HER MOM? I need answers to all my questions. That really had me wanting more.

Paging Dr. Hart by Dr. Melissa Dymond
Release date: June 17th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

Thank you @netgalley for the e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a romance with a suspense subplot. This really kept me interested the entire time I was reading. I was questioning and trying to figure out what happened in Tiffany’s past. The relationship between Dr. Hart and Dr. Clark was so cute. Ethan (Dr. Clark) was so sweet about Tiffany’s (Dr. Hart) past and how she is dealing with it in the present.

I love how it was set in Ohio. I haven’t seen many books set in Ohio and that’s where I was raised so that was a super fun part of the book for me.

Dr. Chen was also an amazing addition. I loved his character and I found myself saying “aww” out loud with scenes including him.

Also, another AWESOME part of this book is there’s two versions. You can pick whichever one would make you feel more comfortable.
The two options are:
Clean, closed door: sweet and not spicy romance
Or
Spicy, open door: you get all the steaminess between Tiffany and Ethan.

To wrap my review up, I really enjoyed the story line in this book. The ending shocked me and I really hope there is a second book.

As an avid fan of thrillers, mysteries, and medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, I was eagerly anticipating diving into "Paging Dr. Hart" by Dr. Melissa Dymond. I had even planned the perfect photo for my ARC post. Sadly, my excitement turned into disappointment as I made my way through the book.

The narrative quickly became repetitive, with the main character constantly reiterating the same points about Vegas, her attraction to Ethan, and her conversations with her friend Melanie. This redundancy made it feel like I was reading the same content over and over again, albeit with slight variations in wording.

Moreover, the pacing of the suspenseful elements was off. The story had too many jump points packed closely together, which diluted the impact of the suspense. For a jump point to be effective, there needs to be a balance—a few chapters should pass to build tension and allow the reader to momentarily forget, only to be pulled back in again.

Character development was another area where the book fell short. The protagonist is referred to as an "ice queen" by others, yet her interactions were consistently kind and warm. This discrepancy between how she is described and how she acts highlights the need for the author to show rather than tell critical aspects of a character’s personality.

On a positive note, Dr. Dymond excels in writing the chapters set in the past. Her vivid descriptions of the scenery transported me back in time, making those moments come alive. I could almost smell the popcorn as the characters sat cuddling, fully immersed in their world.

Overall, while "Paging Dr. Hart" has its strengths in descriptive, nostalgic storytelling, the repetition, pacing issues, and inconsistent character portrayal left me wanting more from this medical romance with suspense.

I do have to state I stopped reading at Chapter 10, I am truly sorry but this book just was not for me.

Okay, this book was SO good and took me on a wild ride. This is a medical romance but is not the typical fluffy romcom you may be used to. Our main character, Dr. Tiffany Hart, is known to be the "Ice Queen" around the hospital. Her rough and troubled past keeps her from getting too close to others, that is until she meets the newest transfer, Dr. Ethan Clark.

The story goes back and forth between Tiffany in the present day and her childhood/teen years. The timeline was really well-written and easy to follow which I always appreciate. I loved that there was a great mix of fun and steamy romance as well as suspense and drama. And the ending had me absolutely shook (I need more of the story asap, please!).

"Paging Dr. Hart" by Dr. Melissa Dymond is an exhilarating blend of medical romance and suspense that kept me turning the pages late into the night. Dr. Tiffany Hart, known as the Ice Queen, hides a past filled with danger and betrayal behind her white coat. Enter Dr. Ethan Clark, the annoyingly charming new hire determined to melt her icy exterior.

Tiffany and Ethan’s chemistry is electric from the start. Tiffany, with her guarded heart, and Ethan, with his relentless pursuit, create a dynamic that’s both fiery and heartwarming. I loved how Ethan’s persistence and genuine care began to chip away at Tiffany’s defenses, revealing her vulnerabilities and strength.

The plot takes thrilling turns as Tiffany’s dark past catches up to them, leading to a nail-biting climax where they must fight for their lives. The forced proximity during their assignment at Ethan’s home hospital and the medical conference at Disney World adds layers to their relationship, making their bond even more believable and intense.

What really stood out for me was the depth of the characters. Tiffany’s struggle with her past and Ethan’s desire to step out of his family’s shadow added rich backstories that made their connection all the more meaningful. The blend of medical drama and suspense with a slow-burn romance was perfectly balanced, keeping me invested in both the plot and the characters’ journey.

"Paging Dr. Hart" is a must-read for fans of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and slow-burn romances with a thrilling twist. It’s a swoon-worthy, page-turning novel that delivers on both passion and suspense. Highly recommended!

I loved this read! Ethan was completely swoonworthy. The way he loved and protected Tiffany was truly amazing. I loved how their relationship developed slowly overtime and wasn’t rushed into. Slow burns usually drive me crazy but this was execution perfectly. Being in the medical field I appreciate being able to understand some of the medical terminology and reading about a medical romance, I feel like I don’t see those as often. There were some unanswered questions at the end which makes me want more… Will there be a sequel?!? I want one! I could use more Tiffany and Ethan in my life! Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. Paging Dr. Hart will be released on June 17th

I did not expect to take to romance novels, but they are proving to be a refreshing change. I especially like those which have good characters and backstories, like this one does.

Tiffany is training to be a radiologist. In a presentation, she is corrected by a man in the audience. Dr Washburn, her boss, asks her to interview someone for a first-year radiology position. Tiffany, finds to her irritation that it is the same guy who questioned her in the presentation - Ethan Clark. He is from Cleveland, and his parents are doctors. Their professional interaction kicks off on the wrong foot. Ethan is very good looking, talkative and charming; and he finds Tiffany’s aloof attitude (a few refer to her as “ice queen” behind her back) to be fascinating. Tiffany receives some text and images from an unknown number alluding to her past, which she finds disturbing.

Tiffany has had a difficult childhood & teen years in Vegas. After a painful struggle, her mother passed away, and she has no close family left. A neighbour, Mr Chen, supported her. Shelly was a friend during that time and along with another man Rafe, they plan a scheme to make money which Tiffany regrets later.

I liked the backstories for both Tiffany and Ethan. The characters are well developed. The later part of the story is predictable and a couple of threads are quite needlessly left open.

This is a nice light read for the most part, which I enjoyed.

My rating: 4.25 / 5.

This book was so not what I ever could have expected but I loved every minute! A medical romance with a generous serving of suspense and dramaaaa!

Tiffany Hart is a resident charged with bringing Ethan Clark under her wing as a new resident transfer from another hospital. She’s fought tooth and nail to get to her position and continues to live in survival mode to earn her place at the table thus keeping everyone (except her cat) at arms length to keep her rep in pristine condition. Despite her initial brusqueness, Ethan is charmed by Tiffany and proves himself up for the challenge to melt the proclaimed “ice queen’s” heart while they work together.

Things I liked:
— Paging Dr. Hart truly feels like watching an episode of a medical drama! There’s romance, drama, suspense, high stakes! I felt like I inhaled the entirety of this book in the two sittings it took me to read it
— Tiffany’s layered backstory. While I wish the dual timelines had been a little more evenly spread out for equal intrigue between the narratives, I felt so pulled into Tiffany’s early years. Her childhood friendship, meaningful relationship with her elderly neighbor and the life she led to care for her sick mom made Tiffany a very beautifully written complex character addition to the romance genre
— The suspense elements! My nails are actually gone haha! The pacing was so good and kept me locked in for every chapter. The masquerade ball scene was so unexpected but absolutely delicious because I am a sucker for a masked ball trope!
— Romantic moments. Tiffany and Ethan have a lot of very sweet moments throughout this book. The shared apartment in Cleveland, writing notes on napkins, their spontaneous trip to Disney World…so many intentional moments between the two that made their characters so easy to love!

I definitely had questions about some loose ends after finishing so I’m glad to have seen the author’s note that this world is going to continue on! Will very eagerly be awaiting a next installment 🤲🏻

I enjoyed the slow burn and enemies to lovers between Ethan and Tiffany. I did like the integration of Tiffany’s backstory woven into the book between scenes and it definitely took the book into a different direction than I thought it would. This book had elements that I mostly enjoyed but felt like it was missing something.

I enjoyed this story! This was a dual timeline, flashing back to Tiffany's past. Tiffany had a hard past. Her mom was a single mom who worked hard to keep all the bills paid. When she is a teenager, her mom is diagnosed with cancer and the medical bills were piling up. She made some not so great choices while trying to help her mom pay the bills. But now, she's a 3rd year radiologist doing a job she loves. She's determined to put her past behind her. The dual timeline made it easy to understand all the pain and struggling she went through growing up.

Ethan transfers to her hospital to do a radiology residency and they instantly start off on the wrong foot. But after being assigned to a work project together, things start to change. Can Ethan break down her walls and get past her icy exterior?

This book was definitely a slowwww burn. People call Tiffany an ice queen but Ethan saw past that. He slowly broke down her walls and I thought it was beautifully done. He was perfect for her and just what she needed. They were a great team and complimented each other very well. I loved the suspense in it too. It kept my interest and kept me turning to page to see what was going to happen.

I enjoyed the scenes of them at Disney World! It definitely made me wish I was there.

Tropes:
Forced proximity
Single POV
Enemies to lovers
He falls first
Slow burn

This book has an open & a closed door version depending on your preferences, which I love. I also love that 10% of the sales for this book will be donated to cancer research. This one releases June 17, 2024. Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC. This is my honest review.

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4.5 ✨ Really fun story where past meets present and boys fall first/harder. I have read her other book and really enjoyed that one, so I knew I would probably like this one and I wasn’t disappointed.

LOVE that the author offers 2 different versions of each book for those who want closed door romance or not.

Characters were easy to like, found myself wanting to know what would happen, and read it in one afternoon. 1 perspective, dual timeline, and 2 bonus chapters you can access!

The only thing keeping this from 5 stars is just how crazy the premise is, which I get it, it’s fiction, it’s a book, it’s not real. I just couldn’t really believe all that was happening for the big conflict and that made me love it just a little less. Still would recommend the book though!

Engaging start to a new series. Do take note of the two versions. The one I was reading was the spicy one. I much prefer clean/closed door, so I skipped the intimate details. I have to admit that the cover led me to believe I was going to read a rom-com. Interesting backgrounds for the couple. Quite diverse, but both had issues. I do look forward to reading the next one. There is a cliffhanger, but the story is okay as a standalone. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

A charming rom-com. This book surprised me. I had low expectations, but found it enjoyable to read. The moments the main characters share are overall very sweet.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As always, when I get an ARC from an author I have never read anything else by, I go in with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised with Paging Dr Hart... it was a cute novel that told the tale of the main character, Dr "Tiffy" Hart, from two sides, past x present & romance x mystery.

For fans of: medical dramas, slow burns, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine.
The GOODS!!:
+Mr Chen 10/10 character. His scenes made my heart swell a little extra every time.
+the potential! lots of potential to flesh out these characters and their friends into its own series/world
+dual pov/timeline kept things interesting

My cons:
-sometimes the back and forth between timelines did not completely flow and made the dialogue a little awkward
-I almost wish it was heavier on the rom OR mystery - not equal parts both!

Thank you Melissa & NetGalley for letting me enjoy this early!

Knowing that the author is a radiologist makes this book even more real!

I devoured this book in three days MAX. It has 74 chapters but the chapters are so short and very easy to read. The plot was plotting and I honestly loved every second of it!

I read Holiday Star as an ARC too and o really liked it, but this book has more soul and more heart and it just makes me feel like Melissa took her time with this one and I’m so happy she did because it moved me!

It had me all up in my feels; I was frustrated and sad but happy and reflective and touched but amused and scared but understood and thrilled and tense..

It’s about two doctors continuing their journey in radiology but they’re both running from something or dealing with something from the past. Ethan is trying to outrun the image of his family by creating his own in his own unique way without relying on anyone but himself. Tiffany is running away from emotions like guilt and shame and disappointment and sadness by building her own future independently while struggling to figure out the shadow that keeps following her around

I really liked that it was a slow burn and Tiffany took her time to trust and open up to Ethan even though she knew she liked him. Even Ethan, knowing she wanted to be sure of everything, he was still relentless and committed to make her, his. He’s very detail oriented, adoring and caring

If I could wrap up this book in one sentence it would be: what goes around comes around..🥵

Decent book, not exactly steamy or that believable. Was a fun read! Might have interesting sequels. The romance was 2/5 stars and the suspense was about 1.5/5 stars. The title alluded to more character development and suspense, but it kind of fell flat once the storyline unraveled.

4.5 ⭐️ - Reverse grumpy-sunshine, forced proximity, & the main character slow burn is my kind of novel ✅

Tiffany’s story is told in 3 main interconnecting segments (with a dual alternating POV between past and present):
1) Her Las Vegas past 💰
2) Her residency 🏥
3) Her romance with Ethan🌶️ 🔥

Every single aspect of this had me wanting more and I didn’t want to put it down. This medical romance paired perfectly with its suspense parts, and was also so different than anything I’ve read (in the best way!).

Tiffany’s upbringing in Las Vegas was heartbreaking. Brought up in a low-income, single parent household in a rough end of town, her mom has cancer and Tiffany needs to find a way to pay the medical bills. Her and best friend Shelly (who faces the same upbringing but with ulterior motives for money) decide to dress in skimpy outfits on the strip to attract tourists and sell pictures of themselves for money. The ultimate heist (involving Tiffany’s then bad boy crush Rafe) include breaking into the safe at the Luxor casino and a showdown with mob boss Johnny.

Presently, Tiffany is a medical resident just trying to keep her head down and keep to herself, a seemingly quiet “Ice Queen” whose mysterious past creeps its way back into her life. In comes Ethan (aka Dr Clark) who is bound and determined to bust her walls down (and boy does he EVER).

Both of Tiffany’s past and present lives ultimately end up colliding, putting her morals to the test, with prince Ethan coming to save the day (at points my heart was equally pounding and swooning). In the midst of their romance, Tiffany has a big decision to make involving her past and her future. Ethan will do anything for Tiffany, even it means risking his life.

Paging Dr. Hart is quite a unique romance and it blew my expectations out of the water. The plot, characters, storyline, and steaminess were all so well done. I loved Tiffany and Ethan’s story so much!

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒓 𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑫𝒚𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘.

I'd like to thank NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.

While I enjoyed this book and thought it was a fun and extremely easy read, it wasn't really what I expected. I went into this book expecting much more from Tiffany's past to come in between her and Ethan, and far more suspense and stakes to be following Tiffany into her adult life. While Ethan is one of the most understanding and supportive love interests I might have ever read, their romance felt almost too easy to me, not necessarily "slow burn". The slight cliff hanger at the end of the book did catch my interest, so I am excited to revisit these characters in the future!

This was a fun romance with a bit of a small mystery thrown it. It was very enjoyable. Though I felt at time the flashback sections dragged a bit.