Devilish Doc with Benefits

By Carol Marinelli

On Sale: 8/25/2026
The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Carol Marinelli, an opposites attract, spicy workplace romance!

Off-limits doc, off-the-clock fling!

Clinical psychologist Clara has always played it safe. Born with low vision, she’s built her world on a foundation of practicality and predictability. Enter her new colleague, the boldly talented yet outrageously arrogant pediatrician Art. Clara can’t believe how infuriatingly sexy she finds him… And when they’re alone on a trip to Stockholm, their chemistry becomes an irresistible force of nature! Art’s touch makes Clara feel more herself than ever before. Still, is she brave enough to take the risk that their after-hours encounters could become everything?

From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
ISBN: 9780369778499
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: Aug 25, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Medical
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Workplace
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Carol Marinelli

Biography

Carol Marinelli recently filled in a form asking for her job title. Thrilled to be able to put down her answer, she put writer. Then it asked what Carol did for relaxation and she put down the truth – writing. The third question asked for her hobbies. Well, not wanting to look obsessed she crossed the fingers on her hand and answered swimming but, given that the chlorine in the pool does terrible things to her highlights – I’m sure you can guess the real answer.

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The latest story by Harlequin Medical Romance author Carol Marinelli, an opposites attract, spicy workplace romance!<br><br><em>Off-limits doc, off-the-clock fling!</em><br><br> Clinical psychologist Clara has always played it safe. Born with low vision, she’s built her world on a foundation of practicality and predictability. Enter her new colleague, the boldly talented yet outrageously arrogant pediatrician Art. Clara can’t believe how infuriatingly sexy she finds him… And when they're alone on a trip to Stockholm, their chemistry becomes an irresistible force of nature! Art’s touch makes Clara feel more herself than ever before. Still, is she brave enough to take the risk that their after-hours encounters could become <em>everything</em>?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Medical: </strong><em>Life and love in the world of modern medicine.</em>

ISBN: 9780369778499
Imprint: Harlequin Medical Romance
On Sale: Aug 25, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Medical
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Workplace
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Carol Marinelli

Biography

<p>Carol Marinelli recently filled in a form asking for her job title. Thrilled to be able to put down her answer, she put writer. Then it asked what Carol did for relaxation and she put down the truth – writing. The third question asked for her hobbies. Well, not wanting to look obsessed she crossed the fingers on her hand and answered swimming but, given that the chlorine in the pool does terrible things to her highlights – I’m sure you can guess the real answer.</p>gt;