Playing Doctor: A Standalone Off-Limits Romance (Behaving Badly)

This was such a beautiful reading experience, it has been a while since I’ve read a book that had me giggling so hard.This book is one of those books, which you want to read of forever and never reaching the end. It is so good, with great writing and amazing characters. The plot is well defined, the action is not rushed, and you have the time to enjoy, and later fall in love with the characters.This is one of those books that remind me why I fell in love with romantics novel, and why I love so much those happily ever afters. This book is the perfect recipe for a great and successful book. It’s pure bliss, sunshine, happiness and love, with a touch (the perfect amount) of angst, all wrapped in perfect writing and great, lovable and relatable characters. Mia, is a beautiful, charismatic, intelligent and hard-working doctor. She is the best employee and also, the best doctor someone could ever hope for. She is dedicated to her patients, always puts their need above everything. She spend years learning and working to be the best gynecologist there is.I loved her so much, she has such a beautiful and vibrant personality, it is almost impossible not to love her. She is sassy, smart and always has the perfect response. The way she acts with her patients and how she cares for them, and the beautiful friendship that is between Mia and her coworkers. Her only problem? She is an absolute control freak, and she need to let loose and live a little. And then, she met Colin.“𝙔𝙚𝙨, 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧. 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧?” Colin, he is the new guy, the change that was needed in Mia’s life. If McDreamy and McSteamy had a baby, that would be Colin. After leaving his previous job at a top notch hospital, with a great pay at a lot of privileges, he starts his new job hoping for a fresh start. He wants to be a new men, to change his old habits, and focus on his work. He is trying a new thing, that being celibacy. But everything goes out the window the moments he sets his eyes upon Mia.He is handsome, and he knows it, with a body that could make the Greek Gods jealous, is easy-going, charismatic and has a smile that makes every girl and woman week in their knees. But also, he is hard-working, smart and super dedicated to his job. He is one of the best pediatrician there is, loves working with tiny humans and is also great with them.I loved the way his character was build, I fell in love with him instantly. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find something to hate about him. The attraction and chemistry between Colin and Mia was undeniable, and their story so well written. It wasn't one of those instant love story, their story was a steady one, filled with back and forth steps.They are both driven and hard working, and I found it amusing how they tried, and later failed, to keep their distance, even though the attraction and connection between them it was undeniable. They gravitated towards each other, always looking for the other or seeking the presence of each other. If you want a book that is gonna give you all the feels, and turn all your insides intro mush, that this book is definitely the one for you! The ending was the perfect one for this couple, it was everything I had hoped for them, and I know for sure that the readers are also gonna fall in love with it. If you are a fan of happy endings, romance and characters that would raise all of your expectations when it comes to love in real life, this is the perfect book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What happens when the playboy pediatrician meets the uptight OB/GYN? No, it’s not the start to a bad joke, it’s the beginning of a wonderful story of two doctors only looking for a short fling but things get complicated.JD Hawkins has another hit on his hands.

I finally got to sit down and devour this. There is a special something, a feel to J.D.'s books that I find irresistible.Colin and Mia are both people who have always found their work fulfilling. They aren't searching for that thing to complete them.Colin has come to Santa Teresa to start over after a very toxic work situation at his former hospital. He's the hot new pediatrician with movie star good looks and the charm to match. He's also determined to make sure he stays hands off with the women of his new work world because he does not need that trouble again.But he unexpectedly finds himself knocked off his new stride by his new co-worker. He can't stop thinking about her.Mia is a very focused and dedicated doctor. Her patients and her colleagues love her. She is very satisfied and happy with her life. She is bit off kilter after meeting her new colleague, Colin. Not only is he distractingly attractive, but he's very charming.Neither one can resist the pull. And they certainly don't expect it to turn into more.I love J.D.'s heroes. Colin is confident and cocky, but he's not obnoxious, and he is oh so human.And Mia is smart, strong, independent, beautiful inside and out, and does not let her internal monologs keep her back.They are like two halves who needed to find each other. Him needing some control and her needing to let a little control go. In each other they add that extra bit of balance each needed.Their journey isn't completely smooth sailing though. There is the whole co-workers issue, and the added complication of his past haunting his future.But J.D. gets us through those rough waters without making either of our protagonists have to give up what they love for love. He gives us humor, heat, and feels with a very satisfying HEA!I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.Colin needed a change of scenery, among other things, so he left his job at a well known hospital to become the resident Pediatrician at Santa Teresa Hospital. Being a well respected physician, Colin could probably practice anywhere but for now, anywhere was Santa Teresa. The scenery was beautiful, well the nurses and the female staff were, the hospital, not so much. Colin was here to work, not sample the beauty within the hospital walls. He'd done that before and was regretting it ever since. This was a new start. Then he meets the female gynecologist he's going to be working closely with and all good intentions are out the door. Mia is the resident OB/GYN. She's exceptional at her job and she absolutely loves it. Mia doesn't have much of a personal life and she's definitely not unaffected by Colin when they meet. One unplanned night and they agree to just that. One night. No complications, no matter how much either would like. Mia is a complication Colin wouldn't mind, but complications are why he left his old job and a thing of the past, that is until his past comes back to bite him in thea$$, and the future he was hoping for is quickly slipping away.THIS STORY BRINGS OUT EVERY EMOTION ! I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK ! THE CHEMISTRY WAS OFF THE CHARTS, THE BANTER WAS WITTY AND I WAS COMPLETELY CAPTIVATED ! AMAZING ! ! ! A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !

This was an absolutely delightful although very predictable story. The characters were relatable and I enjoyed the little plot twist. The friendships were also an added delight. Thoroughly enjoyable story

If your heart is a little forlorn, you've overdosed on angst and drama, and you're looking for a refreshing uncomplicated romance, then this is the story that really just satisfies on every level.With PLAYING DOCTOR, J.D. Hawkins gifts us a swoon worthy hero with a jaded big heart, a super-smart naturally sexy heroine, some killer chemistry, a caustic villain you just want to throat punch and some of the best witty banter I've read in this amusing and delightful escape of a story.Colin and Mia are both superb characters; successful Doctors, confident, driven and each with their own hang-ups and history where matters of the heart are concerned, but their connection is tangible and between the sheets they are scorching.I couldn't put this down, as is usually the case with his author, whose descriptive style is just a joy to read and it's great to see his unique sense of humour back, I mean who doesn't love a good Real Housewives comparison to classic literature and a solid defence of vanilla milkshakes, and all in the pages of yet another 5 star read!Welcome back Mr Hawkins!