Bedside Manner by Stephanie Archer

Started On: September 16, 2026
Finished On: September 23, 2026
Format: Audiobook
Genre: Romance

Release Date: December 8, 2026
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Book Summary:
Dr. Grant Cross is the hot, grumpy surgeon who makes my job hell… and my first client as a brand-new escort.

I can get along with anyone—except him. One of the most prominent pediatric plastic surgeons in the country, he terrifies the other residents, the nurses despise him, and his bedside manner sucks.

I want nothing to do with him.

When he puts me on retainer to sleep with him and only him, though, the money is too good to pass up. The deal is simple: I sleep with him, he pays me, and neither of us get feelings.

Sleeping with Grant is surprisingly fun and intimate, and with his pediatric fellowship at risk due to his lack of interpersonal skills, I vow to teach Grant how to be more likable, and see a whole new side of him.

Review/Thoughts:
This book was so, so fun! I was addicted from chapter one and couldn’t put it down until I finished. I was a little unsure about the setup with the “No Strings” app, but I’m very glad I gave it a chance. I loved the relationship dynamic and it didn’t lack heat.

It reminded me a lot of Ali Hazelwood crossed with Grey’s Anatomy, which was such a fun combination. I would have loved to have his POV throughout the book, so the bonus chapter at the end was such a happy surprise!

It did feel a little long to me at times, but overall I really enjoyed it.

*Thank you an Netgalley + Ballantine ARC! 💛

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