This was a cute short read that was refreshing in the sense that instead of dumb lies being told to other people to explain, both Henry and Daphne told the truth. Daphne was mean at first and I didn't like her, the poor man clearly didn't understand the 21st century so patience was needed and she hardly had any for him. Thankfully she realizes how mean she was being and then their relationship changed from there. Henry was my favorite part, I loved how he always tried and was patient to understand things and wasn't a typical douche about it. There's some humorous scenes thrown int throughout which was nice, and I liked how everyone Henry and Daphne cared about were fully willing to help them. That aside though I do feel like Daphne's friends took up a bit too much page time in an already short book, I did like knowing them but some parts felt like filler to be honest and left me wondering why those scenes or dialogue were there and I wish we had more of Daphne and Henry together doing things. The epilogue was ok, it was short and did wrap up nicely in a happy for now ending but I personally wished for a bit more.

thank you net galley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!!

this was the first book i've ever read by this author and it was definitely fun, and the premise was promising—but i did find myself skimming through the first 20% and then the second half!! i did, however, love the dynamic between the friend group and how they all embraced henry!! and i will admit i found myself sniffing when they said goodbye lol even though i knew it had a happy ending, i just couldn't imagine a way for them to be together but it all worked out by the end thank god!!!

overall this was a fun read and i loved the time traveling aspect of it all and would definitely recommend!!

The concept of this book is very cool.
Henry is a man who time travels with very little understanding of how… which necessitates a great deal of trust in people around him with unique skill sets.
Daphne is a resident doctor who worked so hard to get to her ‘dream job’ that she struggles to see the forest from the trees - an entirely relatable experience.
It’s… kind of an enemies to lovers story. Really, they’re so different that I think strangers to lovers (largely through physical attraction) is more apt.

As a medical professional reading all the references, it reads accurately from both the personal and professional perspectives - I was very relieved - and within the first couple of chapters, I could that actual HCPs were involved in the story telling process.
Some of these medical experiences conveniently tied in with Henry’s misconceptions which made it more relatable.
Though there were a handful of doctors in the time period Henry came from, they were still rare enough to marvel at the idea of… so I didn’t consider it an anachronism to say there weren’t really women doctors then (the first ‘female’ doctor actually identified as male their entire life).
POCs also were introduced in a non-tokenistic way that didn’t detract from the story while still highlighting extremely relevant bits of history for the time period. The ‘Mr. Empire’ reference made me cackle.

Writing wise, I didn’t love how repetitive and clunky the third person narrative was for Daphne’s introductions in the first chapter: ‘Daphne this, Daphne that’; it could have been rephrased to maintain attention and reduce boredom.

This was somewhat cancelled out by the unique and charming writing of Henry’s struggles with describing appropriate tenses later on.

There were also many cringey/ corny things:
- ‘Drunk-college-kid-trying-to-be-sober-around-adults’
-‘Doctorsona’ (I’ll happily take it back if it’s an American thing because I’ve never heard of this)

Other than those bits, it was an enjoyable read that referenced other stories about time travel movies, cult classics and our fast-paced and overstimulating lifestyle in the 21st century. I also learned a little more about the 19th century, enough to better distinguish it from the 17th and enough to want to pin dates down more specifically than ‘the olden times’.

I’d give this a 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4.
I’d talk about this book in conversation and may recommend it to someone in my field as a quick Rom-com that’s not super angsty/ make certain references to it but I didn’t think the basis of the love story was particularly deep (given the length of the book I’m not surprised) and wouldn’t re-read.

more of a 2.5 star rating

I loved the premise of this story and was excited about a fun, quick read. There were some moments I really enjoyed within the story, but I think ultimately it was too rushed to really get into it. It didn't feel like there was much development within the characters or the relationship. We didn't really get to see any of the romantic development, so it seemed out of the blue when they were just in love. We saw more of the relationship after he decided to say than we did before which just felt like filler. I enjoyed when Henry was back in his time and pining. Everyone being okay with him just leaving forever was a bit strange, but I think it's because their strength love wasn't super believable.

Ultimately, a cute read, just wish it was a bit more fleshed out.

Time for you is a fast paced, short and sweet story with great banter, time slips and pop culture references that make you laugh.
I really enjoyed this one and definitely had a few laugh out loud moments!
Henry is such a sweetie although a bit daft at times, who could blame him when his world is turned upside down and he’s down into a whole different century.
Daphne I actually loved because she was not taking any smack talk from Henry. I did love their banter and the friendshio dynamics were great.
The plot was easy to follow and just in general this book is a fun read.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

A Smart, Swoony, Time-Bending Romance!

This book had me hooked from the opening scene—what a meet-cute! A modern-day ER resident collides (literally) with a 19th-century Scotsman, and what follows is a witty, warm, and unexpectedly emotional time-travel romance.

Daphne is a compelling, if occasionally frustrating, protagonist—but her flaws are acknowledged and balanced by the thoughtful observations of her friends. Henry, on the other hand, is truly unforgettable. Authentic to his era yet deeply endearing, his character masterfully challenges the line between outdated values and genuine chivalry. You know what they say—chivalry is dead—but Henry MacDonald proves it’s only been misplaced.

Their chemistry sparkles. The banter is laugh-out-loud funny (seriously, I highlighted so many lines), and their emotional connection builds beautifully. The “Back to the Future” inspiration is evident in all the right ways, with a time-travel twist that feels grounded in both science and wonder.

That said, a little suspension of disbelief is needed. There are a few moments where realism takes a backseat to storytelling, but this is, after all, a work of fiction, not a historical textbook. And it is noted that certain historical inaccuracies are intentional, serving the story rather than strict accuracy—and I was more than happy to go along for the ride.

I don’t usually gravitate toward third-person POV, but it worked so well here even with a large cast of side characters; the transitions were seamless and the voice consistently engaging. And while the ending was satisfying, I wouldn’t say no to an epilogue or future story set in this world.

Equal parts sweet, smart, and swoony—with just enough spice—this romance was an absolute delight from beginning to end.

Time for You was such a cute read! Time travel, a cute and fun cast of young residents, and a hot Scottish time-refugee… what’s not to love! The dislike-to-love pipeline was delicious! Daphne and Henry were a wonderful pairing. All of Daphne’s (and later Henry’s) friends were so fun and fleshed out enough to feel unique and contribute to the story without distracting from the relationship between Daphne and Henry. I thought the last few chapters were so lovely (I don’t want to get into spoiler territory, so I’ll leave that thought there!).

Overall, I would absolutely recommend Time for You if you’re a fan of romance novels with beautiful, time-traveling Scottish men.

First-ever time travel romance, and I will say I will be picking up more, because this was everything I needed and more. This book was such a fun, sweet and quick read that had me giggling and kicking my feet at moments.
This story follows an emergency medicine doctor in her first year of residency, Daphne and a time-traveler from 1885 Scotland, Henry.
Henrys character was hilarious. I loved how despite being from 1885, he took the time to learn about the modern time and progress more as a character, despite having a few ignorant moments, but hey! That's bound to happen and it lead to some amazing banter between him and Daphne.
Daphne's character was so real. She's a follow the rule's kind of women, who threw herself into her school work and work itself. Now out of school, she is looking for a little romance and who better then a time-traveler that she crash into on her bike (meet-cute?) I loved the time travel aspect in this store I think it was written and explained really well and added a little bit of angst to keep the story going.
The only thing I wished for was a little bit more inside on their romance and relationship, it was definitely a bit fast-paced (which I did enjoy) I just feel like it was missing a bit of their actual relationship and what lead to them falling in love.
Overall such a sweet and fast-paced read that I enjoyed through and through!

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

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.