Sometimes love changes key. Lucy Chang is a rising star at Blackwell School of Medicine, but behind the high grades and loyal friends, she’s struggling to recover from an emotionally abusive relationship with her ex, Weston. When he resurfaces, Lucy asks ER nurse Jake Whitlock to pretend to be her boyfriend—just long enough to get Weston off her back. Jake, a med school dropout turned dueling piano performer and nurse, agrees to help. He’s used to hiding his insecurities behind piano bar performances and forced charm, especially around his disapproving father and perfect older brother—who’s now dating his ex. But fake dating Lucy is the first thing that’s felt real in a long time. Set in a chaotic hospital filled with found family, heartfelt banter, and the music that connects them, Love Medley is a slow-burn romance about healing, vulnerability, and choosing love on your own terms. Content warnings: Love Medley includes scenes of emotional abuse and intimidation. The story opens with the main character hiding from her abusive ex, who attempts to force his way into a locked room. While no on-page physical violence occurs, the threat is present. The book also contains references to the aftermath of domestic violence (secondary character), emotionally abusive parenting, explicit language, and open-door sex scenes. Healing, found family, emotional growth, and love are central to the story’s arc.