I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review. I rated it 4 out of 5 Stars.

While I’ve read numerous Harlequin romance books in the past, Craving Her Rough Diamond Doc by Amalie Berlin is the first Harlequin Medical romance I’ve ever read. Not exactly sure what to expect, I was pleased with Ms. Berlin’s debut novel and my dip into the medical romance genre. Adding just enough medical jargon and situations to make the story interesting, I found myself turning the pages to discover what situation the characters would find themselves in next.

A nurse with commitment issues, Imogen Donally, agrees to help Amanda, her best friend from college, by working as a travelling nurse while Amanda is on bed rest during her pregnancy. While staying someplace six months is a long commitment for Imogen, she’s never been in the Appalachian Mountains and looks forward to her new experience. At least until she meets Dr. Wyatt Beauchamp, the man she’s agreed to work for.

Born and raised in the mountains, Wyatt Beauchamp wants to give the people he loves and respects the best medical care he can afford. Working with his cousin, Amanda, as his nurse has made his task easier. Dealing with a complete stranger who will probably hurt his practice in the long run is definitely not part of his plan.

The scenes between Imogen and Wyatt are well written and showcase two strong, and stubborn, individuals who both have a genuine call and natural gift for being in the medical field. Ms. Berlin does a good job developing both characters; while Wyatt is standoffish and a little difficult at first, it’s understandable because of what he’s trying to accomplish. For her part, Imogen has her own issues; she’s reluctant to commit, has self esteem issues and is very stubborn to boot.

Perhaps because of their initial issues, their mutual attraction is hot and undeniable. While they try to avoid becoming involved, due to professionalism and the fact it’s supposed to be a short term situation, they simply can’t say no. Forced to deal with the issues from their pasts, Wyatt and Imogen find themselves falling in love and learning to accept each other.

Will Imogen agree to extend her time in the mountains? Will Wyatt realize Imogen is the perfect partner both in life and in medicine? You’ll have to read Craving Her Rough Diamond Doc to find out. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from this new author. ( )