is a driven medical student who lands a competitive rotation. Her supervisor is Dr. Easton Connor , a man she has known—and despised—since childhood. Easton is a brilliant but arrogant surgeon who used to tease Natalie relentlessly, and their old rivalry quickly flares up in a high-stakes hospital setting. 🧬 Key Characters

The "Doctor Dearest" of the title. He is a perfectionist with a reputation for being difficult, yet he harbors a long-standing, hidden affection for Natalie. 🧪 Major Tropes

Their history of childhood bickering sets the stage for adult tension.

Moving past childhood perceptions to see someone for who they are as an adult.

by R.S. Grey Published in 2019 , this contemporary romance novel follows the enemies-to-lovers journey of a medical student and her mentor. 🩺 Core Premise

The professional boundaries of the hospital add risk to their developing relationship.