12 Romance Books With Doctors
There’s something undeniably swoon-worthy about a doctor romance. Maybe it’s the high-stakes intensity of the hospital setting, where every decision could mean life or death. Maybe it’s the allure of a brilliant, compassionate mind paired with hands that heal. Or maybe—just maybe—it’s the intoxicating tension of long shifts, stolen moments, and forbidden love blooming under fluorescent lights.
From grumpy surgeons to small-town healers, these romance novels prove that love and medicine make an irresistible combination. Get ready to swoon, because these 12 doctor romances will have your pulse racing in more ways than one.
1. The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A slow-burn fake relationship with a doctor who is equal parts infuriating and irresistible
Aaron Blackford isn’t just an annoyingly gorgeous coworker—he’s also the only person who can save Catalina Martín from showing up to her sister’s wedding alone. And did we mention? He’s a doctor. Cue the fake dating, unresolved tension, and painfully slow realization that maybe, just maybe, this enemies-to-lovers duo was meant to be all along.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The slow-burn chemistry between Catalina and Aaron is chef’s kiss perfection. Plus, who doesn’t love a man who can handle both surgical instruments and an emotional crisis?
2. Grey’s Anatomy: Notes from the Nurses’ Station by Various Authors
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A collection of short, sizzling romances featuring doctors and nurses in the world of Grey’s Anatomy
If you’ve ever wished for more steamy behind-the-scenes drama at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, this anthology is the fix you need. Each story brings a different medical romance to life—grumpy attending physicians, ambitious interns, and heart-wrenching patient cases that bring people together in unexpected ways.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The emotional depth of these stories, paired with steamy tension, makes for a binge-worthy read. Think of it as a mini Grey’s marathon, but in book form.
3. The Doctor’s Secret by Heidi Cullinan
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A sweet and swoony MM romance featuring a hotshot surgeon and the charming new doctor in town
Dr. Hong-Wei Wu is an ambitious surgeon with no time for distractions. Enter Simon Lane, a kindhearted doctor who instantly turns his world upside down. Set in a small-town Texas hospital, this romance is full of quiet longing, stolen glances, and the realization that love might just be worth the risk.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The contrast between Hong-Wei’s serious, guarded nature and Simon’s warm, affectionate personality makes for an utterly heart-melting romance.
4. Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance featuring a grumpy (but ridiculously hot) surgeon
Dr. Matthew Russell is talented, cocky, and absolutely insufferable. When Bailey, a hardworking surgical assistant, is assigned to work under him, she’s less than thrilled. But as they spend long nights in the OR together, the tension between them shifts from frustration to something undeniably electric.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The witty banter between Matthew and Bailey is next-level addictive. If you love a good workplace romance with plenty of heat, this one’s for you.
5. The Best Medicine by Elizabeth Hayley
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A rom-com featuring a quirky heroine and a swoon-worthy doctor
Peyton, a brilliant but socially awkward pharmacist, has zero time for romance—until she meets Dr. Tristan, a ridiculously attractive physician who challenges her in all the best ways. Their chemistry is undeniable, but will Peyton let her walls down long enough to fall in love?
💡 Unforgettable Element: Peyton’s dry humor and Tristan’s effortless charm make for an entertaining, feel-good romance with plenty of heart.
6. Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O’Roark
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A forbidden romance between a coach and his damaged, mysterious athlete
While this one isn’t strictly about a doctor, Will, the love interest, is a physical therapist—and an unforgettable one at that. He’s tasked with helping Olivia, a troubled college runner with a secret past. As their attraction grows, so does the danger of crossing the line between professional and personal.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The slow unraveling of Olivia’s past and the emotional intensity of her connection with Will make this book impossible to put down.
7. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A second-chance romance with a pediatric doctor who never stopped loving his first love
Macy is a doctor. Elliot is a writer. They were childhood best friends who fell in love—until one devastating night tore them apart. Now, years later, fate throws them back together, and old feelings resurface in a heart-stopping, beautifully written story of love, loss, and healing.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The alternating timelines between past and present create an emotional rollercoaster that will have you feeling every heartbeat of their love story.
8. Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A steamy workplace romance featuring a grumpy, off-limits boss
Natalie is a resident doctor. Connor is her ridiculously attractive superior. He’s cold, distant, and completely off-limits—but when they’re forced to work closely together, sparks fly in ways neither of them can ignore.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The tension between Natalie and Connor is palpable. If you love workplace romances with snarky banter and undeniable heat, this one’s for you.
9. The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A gripping medical thriller with a touch of forbidden attraction
Dr. Catherine Cordell survived a brutal attack years ago, but now a serial killer is replicating the crime. Detective Thomas Moore is assigned to protect her, and despite the danger surrounding them, their connection is undeniable. A perfect mix of suspense and slow-burning attraction.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The blend of heart-pounding tension and romance makes this book impossible to put down.
10. With Every Breath by Elizabeth Camden
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A historical romance featuring a brilliant doctor and a determined scientist
In 19th-century Washington, Dr. Kendall and Kate fight to find a cure for tuberculosis while navigating their complicated past. This enemies-to-lovers romance is packed with tension, longing, and an unforgettable love story set against the backdrop of medical discovery.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The battle of intellects between the two leads is as thrilling as their slow-burning romance.
11. Diagnosis Love by Tasha L. Harrison
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A steamy romance between an ER doctor and the woman who walks back into his life
Toni is a world-traveling photographer. Elijah is the doctor who once held her heart. When she returns to their small town, sparks reignite—but so do old wounds.
💡 Unforgettable Element: The chemistry between Toni and Elijah is electric, and their journey to reconciliation is both heart-wrenching and deeply satisfying.
12. Ever After Always by Chloe Liese
📚 Why You’ll Love It: A marriage-in-crisis romance featuring a doctor learning to fight for his love
Aiden is a doctor. Freya is his wife. And their marriage is falling apart. This heart-wrenching yet hopeful story explores what happens after “happily ever after”—when love is tested, and true commitment is put to the ultimate challenge.
💡 Unforgettable Element: A raw, emotional love story about fighting for the one you love, even when it’s hard.
💉 Which of these doctor romances is calling your name? Or do you have another white-coat-wearing book boyfriend we need to know about? Share your favorites in the comments! 💉❤️
