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yepdatjj's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my new favorite enemies-to-lovers. A well written, funny, feel-good story, with witty banter wrapped up in a medical romance. It has a dash of spice, some choice food foreplay, and great dialogue. Enjoyed the slow burn building of their relationship and Regina's character arc.
Now excuse me while I find some lava cake. You'll understand after you read it.
Now excuse me while I find some lava cake. You'll understand after you read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Addiction
Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
queerafictionado's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my gosh, this book! I was hooked from start to finish. I love a good opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine story and Jae did not disappoint with this one. Plus it was narrated by one of my favorite audiobook narrators! It was sweet and funny and dripping with sexual tension…HO-LY SMOKES!
The playful, flirtatious banter that they can’t seem to keep from slipping out any time they are together. The unintentional sexual innuendos. The vulnerability and tenderness. The mutual pining. Regina’s icy walls slowly melting, but only for Ellie. The hopefulness, and longing, and growing desire to protect. That first kiss… And OH MY GOD! I will never look at a twinkie or lava cake the same way ever again!! 👅I absolutely loved every part of this story and the way Lori brought these characters to life was perfection. So many feels!
Regina is the new doctor in the ER, an ice queen who skips the niceties and leaves everything but work outside the hospital. Ellie is a nurse in the ER. She’s bubbly and warm and the kind of person who hangs paper hearts in the hospital for Valentine’s Day. So things get interesting when the two are thrust together for four dates after Ellie accidentally (it was a big fly after all 😂…iykyk) bids on Regina at the hospital’s fundraiser. If it were up to Regina the dates would have never happened. But luckily, the hospital wants photos of these outings and the two are stuck seeing it through.
As the dates progress, the dynamics begin to shift between them in subtle ways. Ways that neither of them are quite ready to admit. Regina may be icy, but her story will touch your heart. The grief and despair and shame that she carries are part of why she built such strong walls to protect herself. But being in Ellie’s presence somehow has her repeatedly letting those walls down without warning. Not gonna lie…I definitely teared up at times while listening.
I love that Ellie never lets Regina get away with things. She makes her talk to her and answer her questions. She always seems to know where that line is for Regina and never forces her or pushes her to go farther than she’s comfortable. But she makes Regina own up to what she does and why. And she holds Regina’s story with the utmost care.
Ahh!! I just freaking love these two, okay? They are truly made for each other and bring out all the best parts of each other. This is just a phenomenal story. I highly recommend it!
🏳️🌈Rep: Lesbian MCs, minor non-binary SC
📝Tropes/Themes: Doctor, Nurse, Workplace Romance, Rivals to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Ice Queen, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn, Cute Dog
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and Tanor Audio. This is my honest review.
The playful, flirtatious banter that they can’t seem to keep from slipping out any time they are together. The unintentional sexual innuendos. The vulnerability and tenderness. The mutual pining. Regina’s icy walls slowly melting, but only for Ellie. The hopefulness, and longing, and growing desire to protect. That first kiss… And OH MY GOD! I will never look at a twinkie or lava cake the same way ever again!! 👅I absolutely loved every part of this story and the way Lori brought these characters to life was perfection. So many feels!
Regina is the new doctor in the ER, an ice queen who skips the niceties and leaves everything but work outside the hospital. Ellie is a nurse in the ER. She’s bubbly and warm and the kind of person who hangs paper hearts in the hospital for Valentine’s Day. So things get interesting when the two are thrust together for four dates after Ellie accidentally (it was a big fly after all 😂…iykyk) bids on Regina at the hospital’s fundraiser. If it were up to Regina the dates would have never happened. But luckily, the hospital wants photos of these outings and the two are stuck seeing it through.
As the dates progress, the dynamics begin to shift between them in subtle ways. Ways that neither of them are quite ready to admit. Regina may be icy, but her story will touch your heart. The grief and despair and shame that she carries are part of why she built such strong walls to protect herself. But being in Ellie’s presence somehow has her repeatedly letting those walls down without warning. Not gonna lie…I definitely teared up at times while listening.
I love that Ellie never lets Regina get away with things. She makes her talk to her and answer her questions. She always seems to know where that line is for Regina and never forces her or pushes her to go farther than she’s comfortable. But she makes Regina own up to what she does and why. And she holds Regina’s story with the utmost care.
Ahh!! I just freaking love these two, okay? They are truly made for each other and bring out all the best parts of each other. This is just a phenomenal story. I highly recommend it!
🏳️🌈Rep: Lesbian MCs, minor non-binary SC
📝Tropes/Themes: Doctor, Nurse, Workplace Romance, Rivals to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Ice Queen, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn, Cute Dog
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and Tanor Audio. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Drug abuse
Mention of sibling death numerous times, happens off page before the start of the bookthalitacarvalho's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I received a review copy of the audiobook edition via NetGalley, all opinions are my own. This review contains spoilers.
Bachelorette Number Twelve is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, medical romance by Jae.
Regina Novak is an uptight doctor, who doesn't like interacting with her coworkers beyond what is needed to get their jobs done. Ellie Fisher is a romantic sunshine nurse who has no trouble interacting with her coworkers, the exception being Regina. When Regina gets roped into volunteering for a singles auction to raise money for sick children, Ellie accidentally bids on her and wins a series of dates with the unapproachable doctor. For the sake of the auction and the children the money helps, they decide to go through with the pre-arranged date activities while a photographer registers everything to attract more people to the next event.
During their dates, they slowly get to know each other and realize how their previous opinions were misguided. Jae does a wonderful job of gradually revealing each character's layers, especially Regina. Once she opens up about her past to Ellie, she understands the doctor's complicated relationship with her co-workers and hospital gossip. Ellie doesn't judge Regina but instead tries to help her see a different side to the events that took place when her brother died.
Their romance is slow, with both characters denying the attraction they feel. The book has many funny moments, filled with Regina's dry humor and hers and Ellie's inside jokes. Jae does a wonderful job of showing the slow change in the main character's feelings for each other. It becomes obvious to the reader that they are falling in love, even if they take a long time to notice it. The relationship develops without any major angst, although Regina's past contains some angst and heavy situations. Jae deals with the heavy themes gently and respectfully.
There is no third-act breakup in this book, which makes it perfect for a comfort reading. Bachelorette Number Twelve is a well-written, feel-good romance that will have you laughing at some moments and swooning at others. It's worth reading. Lori Prince's narration on the audiobook is perfect. She manages to convey the full range of the character's emotions while giving each their unique voice. The audiobook version certainly makes the book even more appealing due to Prince's narration. I give this book a 4.5 rating out of 5.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death
ryinwonderland's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Enemies to lovers, f/f, steam level 4/5 (good chemistry, one or two on-the-page spicy scenes). Ice Queen Doctor and lovable nurse. What starts as the nurse unintentionally bidding on and winning a date package with the doctor at a fundraiser auction turns into her discovering the vulnerable layers beneath the hard shell and falling for her. There’s good communication and misunderstandings get resolved quickly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Death
Mild spoiler explaining the content warningspenandpages's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Addiction, and Vomit
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