dating. Elizabeth Davis blends witty banter, heartfelt moments, and a swoony romance into a fun and thought-provoking story that asks what it really means to find the right person—at the right time.

“Sometimes, walking away is the hardest thing you can do.”

Time For You was a short and quick read, the perfect palate cleanser, fun and entertaining –even with the historical inaccuracies. It felt like an inverted Outlander, as it’s the Scott who travels from the past. That clash between a 19th century man vs a 21th century woman –who is also a Doctor– was the best part of the book.
The medical discussions were a great take I believe, and I loved the found family vibes that reigned between the group of residents. I loved how their confrontations made them evolve and assess their prejudices, as much as it helped them to evolve. I wish Henry had a more “outdated” language than he has, but I loved the connection, and how the characters were a bit stereotypical, because that was the point, they needed to be “pure products of their respective times”. I just wish that what seemed to be a huge problem for Henry in the future finally wasn’t truly resolved in the end, or simply forgotten.
In one world, if you like Grey’s Anatomy AND Back to the Future, if you look for a quick and fun read (and if you don’t mind a few –and completely assumed, I love that!– historical inaccuracies), you should check this one out!

Thank you to the author and Montlake for the eARC sent via NetGalley. My opinions are my own.

This book is hilarious. I love this author and this is her best yet and it’s so fun. A duke who travels to the present and becomes obsessed with clueless and uses As If incorrectly? Don’t tempt me with a good time!

This book started off strong for me. I really enjoyed Henry and he was just charming. I thought the author did a really great job highlighting how many things in modern society would catch. someone from the 19th century off guard, and Henry's reactions were adorable. I waffled back and forth with Daphne's character. At times she was lovely, and other times she felt overly irritated. Overall a sweet read and a quick one!

ARC review

This is the story of a 21th-century woman falls for a 19th-century man.

I received an advance review copy from Montlake (via Netgalley).
Opinions from this review are completely my own.

Time travel is one of my favorite tropes in movies and books.
Daphne is a doctor and one day she encounters a strange man while riding her bike.
He's name is Henry and he claims to be from 1885.

I liked the way Daphne and her friends helped Henry learn more about the present and how they worked together to help him go back.
There is a romance subplot between Daphne and Henry, that is developing slowly.
They have chemistry and banter a lot.
All the characters are lovable and the story is sweet and funny.

Overall this was a quick and enjoyable read.

This was such a charming and engaging read with a really fun premise. The characters had great chemistry, and I loved watching their relationship grow—it felt both sweet and believable. The dialogue was witty, and there were several moments that genuinely made me smile.

I’m giving it 4 stars because while I really enjoyed the story, there were a few parts where I wanted a bit more emotional depth or exploration of certain plot points. It wrapped up nicely, but I was left wishing for just a little more.

Overall, though, it was a fun, heartfelt romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something light, clever, and satisfying.

The premise is solid, but the execution didn't quite land for me.

I requested 'Time for You' because of the cute storyline and blurb, but there was too much suspension of disbelief needed, along with the characters who seemed didn't reveal too much depth at all. Which is a shame, because there's much to be mined between the mindsets of a quaint, old-fashioned gentleman and a foul-mouthed modern-day woman.

In fact, Daphne Griffin came across as pretty brash and abrasive, which perhaps made sense at first when she's dealing with Henry Macdonald's old-school views on women. But as the story went on, it felt a bit too much collegiate, particularly with the actual fish out of water process that is typically a touchstone and a core part of a time-travelling protagonist. There wasn't much of a build between Henry/Daphne at all though (despite shades of Pride & Prejudice arrogance and ingrained bias) and as sacrilegious as it might sound, I thought this would've worked way better as a friendship/found family story instead of trying to force the romance angle.

On the contrary, the group dynamics were actually pretty fun and maybe that's where the focus should've been.

Thank you to Montlake for the advanced reader copy of Time for You by Elizabeth Davis.

Daphne, is an emergency medicine resident in Minnesota. One day as she’s riding her bike, a man appears out of nowhere. Daphne meets Henry, and ends up taking him for evaluation when he states he’s from 1885. Daphne and her friend look after Henry and try to help him get home.

Definitely a book for any fans of the rom com Kate & Leopold. The premise drew me in right away - I love time travel elements in stories. I ADORED Daphne’s friends - such a great addition to this story! I wish there was a bit more relationship development between our two MCs but this is a cute and easy romance read.

If you enjoy a time travel romance, this is a book to check out.

this boos was such a fun, fast-paced & honestly adorable time travel romance that had me grinning like an idiot 😍💫. this is the book for my busybody girlies who are out here chasing their dreams BUT wouldn’t mind crashing (literally) into the love of their life on the way 🏃‍♀️💼💖.

we’ve got Daphne — a med resident who’s got her life together ( or at least she’s trying, okay?? i get it & i’m with you girl! ) 👩‍⚕️🩺. she’s serious, smart & maybe a little too focused on being the perfect doctor. enter Henry — aka the sweetest, dorkiest time traveler you’ll ever meet. he’s from 1885 and somehow manages to be the most precious cinnamon roll in any century 🕰️🥺✨. the way he tries to figure out our world? I was soft for him.

their meet-cute? CHAOS. 🚲💥 BUT their banter? chef’s kiss. the kind that makes you want to kick your feet and giggle like you’re in a rom-com montage 🎬💞. i loved watching Daphne’s walls come down and Henry just being his awkward, kind-hearted self && don’t even get me started on the found family vibes from the residents in Daphne’s building — wholesome to the max 🤗🏠💛.

the time travel stuff isn’t super in-your-face ( it’s more like ✨romance with a sprinkle of time travel✨ ) & honestly? that worked for me! recently the time traveling trope has been a INSTANT hit for me!! the emotional journey, the sweet slow-burn-ish romance & the light, cozy feel made it the perfect lil’ palate cleanser between heavier reads 🌸📖.

i’m going with 4 stars because I had such a good time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. if you want something sweet, soft & a little magical, definitely give this one a go!

I just finished a good book that should have a spot on your TBR list. Time for You by Elizabeth Davis is the perfect summer read.

Time For You by Elizabeth Davis is a really fun, fast-paced time travel romance that I found super enjoyable from start to finish. It kicks off when Daphne, a first-year ER resident, quite literally crashes into Henry—a man who says he’s from 1885 Scotland. Turns out, he’s not lying.

Henry is sweet, a little awkward in the best way, and genuinely trying his best to figure out this strange new world. He’s not just charming—he’s kind, open-minded, and honestly easy to root for as he tries to find his place in the twenty-first century. Daphne, on the other hand, is a little tougher to get to know. She doesn’t warm up to Henry right away and can come across as pretty serious, but as the story goes on, you realize she’s not cold—she’s just overwhelmed. She’s second-guessing her choice of emergency medicine and doesn’t know how to admit she might want something different for her life.

One of my favourite parts of this book is the group of residents who live in Daphne’s building. They’re this fun, found family who quickly take Henry under their wing and help him learn how to navigate things like modern clothing, technology, and social rules. Those scenes added so much heart and humour to the story.

Even though the book touches on big questions like where you belong and what kind of life you really want, the tone stays light and easy to read. The time travel part isn’t super detailed—it’s more of a backdrop for the romance—but I didn’t mind because the emotional journey was what really mattered.

If you like time-travel romances that are sweet, fast, and full of heart, Time For You is a great pick.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

first off thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc.


i truly did love the premise of the story, but i wasn’t a huge fan of the execution. the book is very short and is convenient for a quick and easy read but i felt like we didn’t get a chance to really know the characters. we only got basic knowledge and since we didn’t get to really know the characters, i found it hard to enjoy them, relate to them, understand them. i guess more in depth lore would’ve been nice.


also since the book was short, it all felt rushed. i didn’t feel like we really got to see henry and daphne really truly form a connection. it felt like us as readers were just put in a box with two characters and then that’s it. there wasn’t any yearning or chasing or build up or any steady foundation for us as readers to see a true connection form.


we didn’t get to know any of daphnes friends at all that well. again it was just surface level and i do understand they weren’t the main characters of the story but a little more backstory about them all would’ve been interesting to see.


something i was upset about is that the author didn’t really use words or phrases or tones that were typically used in the nineteenth century when it came to henry. lots of modern language and accessories were used when henry was in this century but, it felt like not a lot of effort was put in to make it more realistic whenever henry spoke or when he went back home.


overall i do think this book could’ve been a bit better and more in depth with certain things but it was a fast read.

Daphne is a first year in emergency medicine when her bike collides with a Henry a man from Edinburng 1885. Lots of confusion and fun. Love the characters. Henry is charming and Daphne is so likable.
A fun quick read. Really enjoy this sweet romance.
Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

This was just fun. I love a good rom com and time travel is such fun, but together? Creative and unique. Add in a great cast of characters and it made for a really fun read.

"Time For You" is a witty and heartfelt time-travel romance that brings together Daphne, a modern-day ER doctor, and Henry, a charming Scotsman from 1885. When Henry mysteriously appears in Daphne's world, what begins as confusion gradually transforms into an unexpected romance.

Elizabeth Davis skillfully blends humor, emotion, and historical detail as Henry navigates the challenges of the 21st century—while Daphne starts to believe in the impossible. With sharp writing and genuine chemistry between the characters, the story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the question of where (or when) the heart truly belongs.

It has such a fun premise but I wasn’t totally vibing with the characters. Time slips are always so fun! I loved seeing Minneapolis mentioned since I am a MN native. Overall I think this book would be a great palette cleanser or if you needed a good pick me up between reads.

I loved the idea this book- a man out of his time needing to return home, being run into (literally!) by a busy med student with no time to spare!

I enjoyed reading the banter between Daphne's close group of friends, but the first chapter of the novel seemed like information I didn't need. And I struggled to truly get swept up in the love story.

I really appreciate access to a free ARC, but unfortunately this one wasn't for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for sending me this ARC!

This was an easy, short and sweet read! I enjoyed the friendships between the characters, and the banter made me chuckle multiple times.

I actually wish it was a slightly longer novel so I could spend more time immersed in the yearning between Daphne and Henry before they declared their love for each other. I loved the POV switch when Henry went back in time; it was refreshing to see things from his perspective. I'm also glad that Daphne stayed in medicine - I've read a few books this year where the FMC quits her dream doctor job for something else, and it was disappointing. This worked perfectly for me. 4 stars!

This was cute and a fair;ly quick read. It's great if you want a nice, lightheated, romande centered read. The time travelling aspects of the story are there (and mildly interesting) but not all too prominent (besides adding drama and a time limit on the relationship).

The story itself is not too deep- man from 200 years ago appears, where daily life and social norms are wildly different- and shenanigans ensue. This book focuses more on the two main characters' developing relationship and individual struggles (Henry learning about the 21st century and trying to find a way home, Daphne and her career dilemmas)

The characters were fun, though I think that Daphne was more developed and had more personality than Henry. She was definitely easy to relate to... dating in this day and age is russian roulette. The bad Tinder date made me cringe so hard- who hasn't had one of those?
Henry himself was the comic relief of the story. I appreciated the author giving him a little development arc where he changed some of his outdated views (though it felt a little quick lol)
The supporting friend group were fun (although there was probably 1 or 2 more characters than needed- I only really feel like Vibol and Ellie had a presence or purpose in the story).

The story did feel a little... long? Although the book is pretty short, I did feel like it dragged a bit past the midway point.
I would have also liked a little more development in the relationship between Daphne and Henry. We are told more than shown that they fall in love (and it creeps a little bit towards instalove territory), and I would have liked a little more, just to really make me feel like these 2 loved each other.

Overall, I enjoyed this as a (moderately) quick, cute read, and would recommend to fans of romance (and period romances!).

I really enjoyed this time travel romance.
Daphne is a ER doctor who is riding home from work
And crashes straight into Henry who has appeared out of nowhere and insists he is from 1885.
Daphne is grumpy and annoyed that she is now babysitting a confused man where Henry is sunshine and just marveling at everything around him.

Daphne has a fantastic group of friends who are a great supporting cast for this book.

It is funny and lighthearted and heartwarming and at only 200ish pages is a great little romantic snack!