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Readers Recommend 4 Medical Romance Books for Fans of ‘The Pitt’ That Will Have You Swooning Right Into the ER

From MD tension to dishy doctors, these reads deliver all the drama you crave

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  • Check out these four medical romance books perfect for fans of 'The Pitt.'
  • From enemies-to-lovers to swoon-worthy banter, these reads will surely satisfy.
  • While you wait for the return of the hit HBO medical drama, try out one of these love stories.

The Pitt has taken the world by storm since its debut, and whether you’re drawn to the high-stakes emergency room intensity, the gripping storylines that fill each episode or the compelling characters and their complex interpersonal relationships, it’s not hard to understand why this series has become the phenomenon that it is. Though lighthearted moments are few and far between in this show and the intensity of working at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center makes it hard for love and romance, that hasn’t stopped fans from shipping their favorite characters or swooning over Dr. Robby. That being said, if you’re looking for a medical romance to scratch that itch, we’ve gathered a few that fans of The Pitt are sure to love.

‘Yours Truly’ by Abby Jimenez

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly by Abby JimenezForever

In Yours Truly, Dr. Briana Ortiz is dealing with the finalization of her divorce, her brother’s search for a kidney donor and an arrogant new doctor making her life more complicated—but when he writes her a touching letter proving her first impression of him wrong, their connection blossoms into something she never anticipated.

What readers are saying: “This was every romance reader’s dream book! The banter, the tropes, the authenticity and the TENSION were so well done. There were so many amazing layers that brought this book together and I loved them all.”

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‘On Rotation’ by Shirlene Obuobi

On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
On Rotation by Shirlene ObuobiAvon

In On Rotation, Angie is on the path toward achieving the approval of her hard-to-please parents thanks to her acceptance into a competitive medical school, her successful boyfriend and a great group of friends—but when life gets in the way of her mother and father’s carefully laid out plan, she finds herself at a loss. When Ricky enters the picture and finally sees Angela for who she is instead of who people want her to be, she will have to decide how important her own happiness is to her.

 What readers are saying: “Charming, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny. This is the medical school novel of my dreams, featuring a swoon-worthy love story, all the complexity of friendships in your twenties, and deeply empathetic commentary about navigating medicine as a woman of color.”

‘The Worst Guy’ by Kate Canterbary

The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary
The Worst Guy by Kate CanterbaryVesper Press

In The Worst Guy, Sebastian Stremmel finds himself at odds with reconstructive surgeon Sara Shapiro—so much so that an intense disagreement on the job lands them in eight week of hospital assigned counseling for conflict resolution. Soon enough, spending so much time together leads them down a path neither expected.

What readers are saying: “Kate is the queen of banter, and the dialogues in this book are simply stellar. You feel the antagonism, the heat, the undeniable chemistry between the characters, all the while delivering a story that is emotional, moving, and beautifully written.”

‘Heart Like Mine’ by Maggie McGinnis

Heart Like Mine by Maggie McGinnis
Heart Like Mine by Maggie McGinnisSt. Martin's Paperbacks

Delaney, who enjoys her job working in Echo Lake’s Mercy Hospital, must cut funding, forcing her into the path of the head of the pediatrics department, Dr. Joshua Mackenzie.

What readers are saying: “Absolutely fantastic! This story is filled with emotion and kept me reading late into the night. I just couldn’t put it down.”

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