I enjoyed this book even though i had a hard time getting into it. I loved the characters.
The book was fast paced and the last 25% felt rushed. The book ends and you still have lots of questions even though it is said that they will be answered in the next standalones of the series.
I enjoyed Tiffany and Ethan, they were fun to read about.

Genre: Romance (can be spicy or clean)
Rating: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 2/5 🌶️ (there is a closed door option for this book)

Summary: Tiffany built herself up to the resident she is by keeping everyone at a distance. Suddenly, a new resident joins her team and she finds her walls coming down little by little and it’s terrifying.

Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this one so much! I absolutely loved the dual timeline and how pieces of the story were revealed.

There was so much heart to this story and a very dramatic build to the ending, without being overly frustrating.

There were a few scenes that felt a little awkward to me, but overall the characters and storyline had me not wanting to put it down.

A slow burn medical romance with a bit of suspense. It's giving early Grey's Anatomy vibes and I'm here for it.

Paging Dr Hart is a duel pov with two stories that come together at the end featuring our protagonist Tiffany's present and childhood. The suspense comes from Tiffany recieving texts and images from an unknown caller alluding to her past. I was quite intrigued by what this could all mean and it gave a little mystery.

Tiffany is a third year radiologist at Mercy hospital and during her presentation a man in the audience corrects her on a mistake she had made, spoiling her presentation and irritating Tiffany, she ends up finding out that this man is actually applying for a radiology position within Mercy. So of course their first encounter with each other isn't the best.
Ethan is our new book boyfriend, he's charming, sweet, handsome and very patient (pun intented) I really liked the slow burn relationship and they were cute throughout the book. The disney scenes were so adorable.

What I didn't like so much were the "spice" scenes, but that's just my opinion, I always find sex scenes a bit cringe and awkward and tend to blast through them. There were roughly three sex scenes so it's not full of spice just a little sprinkle. (I am aware the author has two versions of this book, one without spice if you are looking for it without) There were also quite a few Taylor Swift references in this book. I think authors need to tone down that kind of stuff. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I get that she's a big artist but its been happening quite a bit in romance novels. I also felt like we could have had more. So many things left unexplored.

I really enjoyed Dr Melissa Dymond's writing and this is the first book of her's that I have read but its not a debut. I look forward to reading more books written by Dymond.

Tropes include:

- He Falls First
- Reverse grumpy x sunshine
- Duel Timeline
- Rivals to Lovers
- Forced Proximity

If you like the sound of any tropes, I highly recommend you pick this book up!

While this book wasn't for me, it definitely could fit for other people. Pick this one up if you enjoy:
* romantic suspense
* the option of open or closed door spice
* dual timeline
* forced proximity

"Are you implying that I'm going to kiss you again, Ethan Clark?" - "God, I hope so"

Firstly, thank you to Netgalley and the author, Dr Melissa Dymond, for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for honest feedback.

Paging Dr.Hart was a medical romance with a suspenseful edge and a hint of mystery. I loved the combination of genres, and the parallel storylines, switching between Tiffany in the past and her in the future. I thought it was super effective how we were introduced to present Tiffany, and then bit by bit we were exposed to her past, like her past was revealing itself as time went on. I loved Tiffany herself, a strong FMC with a flawed past, not only falling in love with the MMC but working with him to find and better herself.

Both Ethan and Tiffany had instant chemistry from their first meeting, which panned out nicely through the book. I loved the banter between them at times, followed by all the sweet actions when they were in Cleveland. Although there were a few spicy scenes in the version I read, there is a clean version as well which is a good option for those that aren't interested in spice. I think the romance between the characters was mature and not at all cheesy or giddy, but very realistic in a way.

The mystery aspect was effective, I was confused at times (like in most mystery books I read), but every chapter from Tiffany's past left me wanting to read more. For me personally, I found some aspects of the mystery plot itself to be quite unrealistic and I just couldn't connect to that main complication from her past, which is what lowered my rating.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and easy to read, however it took a few chapters to get started, but I was hooked from that point on. In terms of the doctor aspect, I feel like it was executed very well. The book wasn't too "doctory" but it had clear references and a solid understanding of a hospital setting - probably because the author is a DOCTOR?! (that's honestly so impressive).

Tropes:
🩺Doctor x Doctor
🩺Workplace Romance
🩺Forced Proximity
🩺"Enemies" to Lovers
🩺He Falls First
🩺Starting Over
🩺Secret Past

I am super excited for the rest of the interconnected books, and I cannot wait to read them!

“This white teeth would blind most women, but not me. I became immune to beautiful boys long ago.” — Paging Dr. Hart by Dr. Melissa Dymond

I really enjoyed this story! It had a lot more suspense than I was expecting but it made it very intriguing, especially the past and present aspect. Getting to know who Tiffany was as a young child/teenage and how she came to be the doctor she is now was done very well and constantly had me guessing about what had happened. Multiple times I thought I knew the answer and then kept back tracking as I got more information.

Ethan was such a great MMC and I loved the initial banter between he and Tiffany. I would have loved getting his PoV throughout and having this be a true dual-pov story but understand that would have been tough with the last and present chapters already taking place.

If you want a doctor romance with some intense suspense thrown in, then do not hesitate to download this book! I read the spicy version and loved it but the amazing Dr. Melissa Dymond also has a sweet version to ensure all readers get what they want!

This was my first medical romance book that I have read. Even though I have never worked in the medical field, I still was able to follow what was going on and really enjoyed the book. The characters had me hooked.

This book was absolutely amazing! The suspense and romance didn’t clash…it actually went together perfectly. Which is something I don’t often see in books. I love the way it’s wrote in Tiffany’s past pov and her present. I would definitely recommend. OH! And we can’t forget the spice😉

I really enjoyed how art was woven into these books; it helped me visualize the story more vividly than usual! Ethan's defense of her when they first met was exactly what we all deserve. I loved how he fell for her first—it's like he's a walking green flag! The backstories were also a highlight for me; they added depth to the characters, who were all incredibly well-developed.

After reading “Holiday Star”, I was definitely interested in more of Melissa Dymond’s works. Medical romances never disappoint.
Tropes:
- Hate to love
- dual timeline
- forced proximity
- One bed
- medical romance & suspense
- he falls first

This book didn’t disappoint, the slow burn and the banter was top notch. There isn’t a moment I felt bored. The dual timelines are written so well without any confusion with the present.
Tiffany and Ethan are so cute and perfect. From being a scaredy and lonely kid and betrayed by friends to being a resident in one of the top fields of medicine the character development is incredible.
Ethan is like a perfect book boyfriend. The way he remembers tiniest details of her routine, makes her coffee how she likes & offering her comfort by shattering the walls she placed.
Also adding to the mix suspense of Tiffany’s past I was anxious about what’s gonna happen next. Although the plot is somehow predictable I can’t wait the story to unfold in the prequel about her father. I hope there will be a closure on Shelly too!

As an avid greys anatomy fan I absolutely jumped on the chance to read this ARC!
I absolutely love the use of art in books, and these didn't disappoint, it made me picture the story better than I usually do!

We all deserve an ethan defending her when they first met, I absolutely loved how he fell first! He's a walking green flag

I also loved reading the back stories, I felt it give more depth to the characters, they were all so well developed!

I want to thank netgalley and Victory editing

I DNF this book. Really didn't like it from the beginning, it's not the kind of rom com I was expecting. I didn't like the characters nor the style of writing.

Because the author is a doctor, I expected to have more interesting medical tidbits throughout the book, but no, the book was just focused on the annoying, petty characters, especially on Tiffany's past, which takes up a good chunk of the book and didn't contribute much to the romance - it was kind of like a thriller and felt very weird in a rom com.
The quality of the writing wasn't great either.

The book didn't turn out to be what I was expecting and I would not recommend it.

Paging Dr. Hart was an intriguing medical romance with a twist! Tiffany Hart is in her radiology residency when she meets Ethan Clark. Ethan is charismatic and handsome. This infuriates Tiffany. Tiffany had a rough past and doesn't know that she will ever be able to trust anyone. Ethan and Tiffany grow closer working together, but will Tiffany be able to outrun her past so that she can have a future with Ethan?

This book was a fun read and the mystery/suspense aspect was a twist that I enjoyed. I wish that Tiffany and Ethan's romance didn't feel so rushed, but I enjoyed them as a couple!

This was a super cute story. I appreciate that the author offers this book as spicy or closed door. I just wasn't a fan of the Taylor Swift lyrics throughout and the past/present hopping.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

In Paging Dr. Hart by Dr. Melissa Dymond, Dr. Tiffany Hart is trying to forget her dark past, which is full of turmoil, as she hasn't been very lucky. Having grown up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood with her mother as her only relative, her fears of finding herself alone in this world come true when she dies. Her only friend relocates to a different place, but later they find each other, which leads her to crime. She then betrays her together with her crush Rafe. At some point, she decides to take charge of her life and pursue her dream of being a doctor. Now she is fortunate to work in a hospital, but her dark past still weighs heavily on her heart. But then Dr. Ethan Clark comes along her path, and she is not ready to let anyone into her heart, regardless of whether that person is as handsome and enchanting as Dr. Ethan. This is proving to be a hard task because life seems to put them together constantly. To find out what will become of these two doctors, find a copy of the book Paging Dr. Hart by Dr. Melissa Dymond.

I like the way the author has incorporated both past and present stories in one book. She has also made sure that both stories are engaging, leaving the readers not sure which story is better, past or present, because both are fascinating. The characters are also great. I like both Dr. Hart and Dr. Ethan as characters; they are characters readers can easily relate to. I also like Rafe; it seems like deep inside he has a kind heart, although buried by life's circumstances.

I rate this book Paging Dr. Hart by Dr. Melissa Dymond 5 out of 5 stars. The book is very captivating, and the author is an excellent storyteller. Most books with past and present stories leave readers feeling that one of them is boring while the other is interesting; however, in this case, the writer has figured out how to make the two stories similarly intriguing.

I recommend this book to readers who love workplace romance books; they will enjoy it immensely. I also recommend it to those who have a dark buried past that hinders them from enjoying this wonderful life; they will learn that life has a way of giving joy even to those who have long given up on it.

This was a very cute read. Being in the medical field myself, there are a lot of great medical facts that don’t seem googled or half researched that give great context to the story. They don’t seem heavy or too medical for the book audience either - like how I feel about greys anatomy. The beginning was a little slow to get into but it definitely picked up.

The sweet / spicy version is interesting to me and gives readers a choose your own adventure feel. I wonder how reading the sweet version would affect the story and romance / connection of the couple.

Increíble book , such a pleasure to read , big shoutout to the author as it kept me on my toes as well as giggling throughout the characters journey . Would definitely read again and recommend - thank you

Thank you to NetGalley and Dr. Dymond for an Advanced Reader Copy of this title!

This book was like enjoying a little sweet treat (like a Mickey Mouse ice cream bar from Disneyworld)! I am not usually a contemporary romance reader, but as a fourth year medical student I was absolutely hooked on the idea of a romance between rival resident physicians, written by someone who actually understands the ins and outs of medical school and residency. I loved the banter between the MMC and FMC, and though I feel like the explanations of medical terms and what was going on will probably feel a little obvious to students/physicians, they will be extremely useful for non-medical readers. I would say that the overall story does a good job of balancing the line between "these are real-life things that could happen to real people" and Grey's Anatomy levels of "why do these doctors always end up in once-in-a-lifetime danger and drama"; it kept things interesting without asking the reader to completely detach themselves from reality.

There were also some additional aspects of the book outside of the story that I really found appealing as a reader and consumer. I really like that a portion of the proceeds go to charity. I also really like that there are sweet and spicy versions of the story, which is not something I have seen before in books that I've read - I had the spicy version and it was GREAT, but I really appreciate that people will still be able to enjoy the story and romance without these elements if they so choose. Finally, I LOVED the inclusion of a section at the end of the book that give an explanation of how the medical school and residency process works - I always feel like Charlie Day in the Pepe Silva meme when I'm trying to explain what I'm doing to friends and family, so for that section to be included felt very much like a "to be loved is to be seen" moment for me.

I will definitely be tracking down Dr. Dymond's other published title, and will seek out further works in this universe (there are some loose ends that are left to be tied up in subsequent novels, though they will also be readable as stand-alone works from what I understand). Thank you for a fun read!

I like that there are two versions of this book. I read the spicy version. My favorite thing about this book is Tiffany's backstory that we get flashback chapters for and how it connects to her present. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the chapters in the present with Ethan, because ~tension~. A huge plus that Ethan is a huge green flag and is so patient with Tiffany. I love a good forced proximity and we definitely get that here.

Overall, it was such a great, easy, and fun read!!

Book: 3.8 (round to 4)
Spice: 2.5
adult contemporary romance, forced proximity, adult, chick lit

Thank you NetGalley and Victoria Editing for the ARC!! I always appreciate it.

From the very first page, I was hooked on Paging Dr. Hart. From the get go, Tiffany was incredibly relatable to me, making this an instant win.

Dr. Tiffany Hart's journey to finding her own McDreamy in Ethan Clark was so much fun to read. They instantly had sizzling chemistry, and Ethan's overly confident demeanor is irresistibly cute, I totally understand why Tiffany wants to hate him at first but can't help being charmed by him.

Tiffany's fear of repeating a painful history added depth to her character that I found really compelling and the mystery element woven throughout the story and the flashback chapters were masterfully done. They not only built Tiffany's character, but also gave us insight into her relationships with Shelly, Mr. Chen, and her mum. Seeing these relationships develop and understanding what made Tiffany afraid to let anyone in was truly fascinating.

I also appreciated the chapters that delved into the medical aspects. They were detailed and interesting, adding an educational layer to the story that I enjoyed.

The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat! I couldn't put the book down and am eagerly awaiting Melissa Dymond's next release.