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Could Be Something Good

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Could Be Something Good By Fiona West (2020/05/2o)
Rating 3/5 Stars
Disclaimer: Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC copy to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. The writing style was easy to follow along with and the characters were interesting. This was a quick read for me, I loved watching Daniel try to get the girl. Winnie was a very strong heroine who was a tough cookie to crack. I do feel like the beginning of the story was a bit too slow for me but towards the middle the story it definitely picked up it's pace. Daniel and Winnie were so cute together, it was really refreshing to read about the heroine being older than the hero. I feel like most romance books don't have that trope so it was really interesting to read about. I liked watching the main characters interact with their family. Winnie’s relationship with her grandfather was adorable. I liked how the characters bonded over superheroes, I thought that was really sweet. I also liked that Daniel was dyslexia because it was nice to see the disability representation. I wish that we had gotten more depth on the characters, I feel like we barely got to know them which hindered my enjoyment of the book. I also didn't like that Winnie’s mother was so controlling and that the town seemed so invested in Daniel and Winnies Love life. Although her mother’s character does improve in the end I feel like that character development was too fast and it was a little bit unbelievable. Overall, I enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend this to someone who is looking for a light funny contemporary romance.

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I love this books cover it reminds me of the pop art style. I loved reading this book it an love at first sight with an age gap and the dyslexia which I love seeing in books as a dyslexic person myself and I’ve sadly only read one other series with someone with dyslexia which is ya it good to see some representation in the adult genre.

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**Thanks to NetGalley and Tempest and Kite Publishing LLC for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!**

Could Be Something Good...could be something good! I really liked this book, but it wasn't a home run for me. I think because in the first chapter, the set up for Kyle and Ainsley's story was so POTENT, that I almost immediately lost interest in Daniel and Winnie's story. I can't wait for that one to come out because the longing on page is just...A+ level pining and I am a sucker for unrequited love stories.

That said, I liked the older woman/younger man angle used here because it set our handsome doctor back on his heels quite a few times when Winnie asserted herself. What didn't work for me was the "sex bet" plot device being initiated by Winnie's MOM, who is a physician at the hospital where Daniel and Winnie work. I would be absolutely mortified if my mother implied that my love interest was only in it for the nookie and that our relationship wouldn't last 2 months without sex.

I'm also completely petty and would have boned him immediately to prove a point, so there's that as well.

There was a lot of emphasis placed on the approval of Winnie's mother of the relationship, of Winnie's career (apparently being a midwife wasn't good enough), and for such a strong heroine, the fact that she couldn't seem to stand up to her mother fell a little flat for me. I mean, there is something about being around your parents that makes you regress to your most awkward and vulnerable teenage self, but at thirty, I feel like most people wouldn't resort to active self-sabotage to avoid having a medium on the scale of difficulty conversation.

That said, Fiona West has created a world in which I would like to delve deeper, so for a entry point into a new series, overall...could be something good! (Sorry -- couldn't resist!)

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Could be Something Good | Fiona West
Pub Date: 5/29/20

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

REVIEW: this book was such a cute, quick read!! Verrrry low on steam, but I started and finished in one day easily. I loved how adorably sweet Dr. Daniel Durand was trying to win over nurse/midwife Winifred’s heart (and her mother’s approval!), the close family love, and would definitely read a sequel if Fiona West wants to write one about Daniels brother Kyle! 😉

Thank you @netgalley & @fionawest for the eARC to read and give an honest review! Book comes out in 2 weeks!

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*Received ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Rating: 3.5 Stars!

This story is about Winnie, a nurse/midwife in her 30's, and Daniel, a med student-soon-to-be-Doctor. There is a lot of pinning in this book and it is insta-lovey from Daniel's side.

While it is not a bad story, I found that I didn't care for Winnie and Daniel, much. I was more interested in the side characters and am looking forward to Kyle and Ainsley's book. I'm guessing that since it is the first book in a series, that is why there was a lot of attention on the main side characters.

I did like that there was Dyslexia (Daniel) and Autism (Kyle) rep but I do wish that had been explored a little bit more. At least on Daniel's side since this is his book. I'm hoping that there will be more in book 2.

The main reason I gave it a rating of 3.5 is because I didn't like the writing style and I spent most of the book trying not to let my frustrations cloud my judgment of the book. Obviously, that didn't work out. This is my first book from Fiona West so maybe I just have to get used to her writing and that's why I will be giving book 2 a chance. But other than that I don't think I will go out of my way to look into her other books and giving them a try.

There were quite a bit of superhero references (and it literally took me most of the book to realize there is a little Thor on the cover) and I didn't mind them at all. I'm not the biggest fan of the overuse of pop culture in books but I am a HUGE superhero fan --I mean, I do have over 300 superhero movies-- but if that does annoy you, I would proceed with caution.

If you like:
*age gap romance (with the woman being older)
*work romance
*insta-love
*cute fast reads
Then this might be a book for you

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This story, genuinely, has so much potential. But for some reason the characters didn't do it for me. The development of the story seemed out of whack a little bit, it's like it ended where the book should've been half way through at most.

I really did like the portrayal of dyslexic and autistic characters. It wasn't a major part of the story, but it was important enough. Just wish it was developed more. Wish the characters themselves had been developed more and better. Everything seemed so rushed and it makes me sad.

But all in all, I'm intrigued enough to read the rest of the series as it did go really quickly and I liked the style of writing, mostly. It was light-hearted and easy.

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I really enjoyed reading this book! I loved the plot and the characters; Winnie is the perfect female character. You can’t help but cheer her on, especially after she tells her mother that medical school just isn’t for her. Would highly recommend

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Thanks, Netgalley for the arc!
I'm going to break this one down by what I did like and what wasn't my favorite because my opinions might not match what you think of it!


Good things:
Cute storyline
age gap where women is older
fun & hard family dynamics
such a cute & fun cover!

not my favorite things:
confusing narrator
a little bit of insta love
not a whole lot of emotional depth
talked too much about them not having sex hahaha

I read quite a bit of clean romance as well as ... not clean romance, but one thing that always bothers me about clean romances is that the author makes sure to talk about it being a clean romance ... too much. This one also focused on the secondary characters too much for the series building for my taste. It was cute, but not my favorite.

I'm giving it a solid 3 stars!

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Fabulously fun to read! This is the first book I requested to review here on Net Galley and Fiona West did not disappoint! I am a huge fan of chick lit and Fiona's writing style was most definitely up my alley. The length of the chapters were perfect to grab a quick read in between work and enough to keep you interested in what was going to happen next.

The characters are easy to get to know and you can really get behind their love story! I was pleasantly surprised that the main character Daniel would be a successful Doctor with dyslexia and I thoroughly enjoyed the discovery of the different ways he studied. My brother is dyslexic and it was wonderful to see it considered in such a lovely setting. I am looking forward to following the other characters on their journey in Timber Falls!

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*I received this arc from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 I like the book, it was a very light read with a quick and cute romance, from one them. I also like that it just a different novel. It's an age gap, but the older one is Winnie, who is a nurse-midwife that is working in the same hospital as Daniel, an intern. I love Daniel. He is the perfect book boyfriend. They have much chemistry and love the same type of reading that I love that. I would recommend you just go and read it without any spoiler, you will enjoy it more. I will continue with the series.

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If you're looking for a light, enjoyable read, this is your book! It was the perfect balance of romance with just a touch of nerdy, geeky cuteness thrown in. Family expectations and the small town life are pretty accurately depicted here and the main characters are both relatable and sweet.

Can't wait for the next book in the series!

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This was a cute and easy read. It begins with slow pace, witch I really liked. I liked how the development of their relationship was presented.

But I have a problem with the ending. I have a feeling that the essential eight weeks of their relationship is shown on about 20 pages. And somehow I was left with only the question What ?!

I also had a problem with how many times was mentioned that she is older than him and how he is a millennial, and wait she isn't ?!
If she is 31 years old doesn't she belong to that same age group ...

But honestly, it was a very easy sweet read.

There are a lot of medical jargons, which I, as a huge fan of the Medical TV shows really, really liked.

What thrilled me in this book and why I would read it again is the love that is shown for the comics and movies about superheros.

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What a cute and quirky story about finding and fighting for love, standing up to your parents for your dreams and how annoying big brothers can really be. I always love reading about small towns such as this and the nosy inhabitants that meddle in their citizens' everyday lives.when there is a second book available i will be reading that one too.

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Daniel and Winnie's meet-not so cute was brief,succinct and exhilarating to read, setting the stage for Winnie's witticism and Daniel's arrogant confidence.Winnie, an ambitious midwife with goals to accomplish and distractions to avoid after a recent breakup, moved to a small town with hopes of getting out from under her prominent, controlling mother's shadow.She is anxious to establish herself as a success, independent of her mother, as evidenced by the push-pull conversations and interactions they have.Now Daniel has entered her life and the easy, convenient access he has to her sets the stage for him to try to win her affection.The snappy repartee and the tender, empathetic moments make for an engrossing,engaging read.Together they experience the highs and lows of a new relationship, navigate pitfalls and misunderstandings with a hope to end up with a happy ever after.This book also took a light-hearted but compassionate approach to a fairly common but misunderstood condition,showing that its impact on all aspects of your life does not have to be restrictive and self-limiting.I enjoyed this novel and definitely would like to read about Daniel's siblings as well as the roommate Ainsley.

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A very sweet and light read. It was quick to read through, however it was very charming. It was nice to read a male character that was not the broody type that Winnie had to fix.

Though, I feel like I was not getting invested in the characters’ story as much as I wanted too.

That being said, I would recommend this title for those who want a light and quick read.

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Unfortunately I didn’t finish this on. It felt insta-lovey which I’m not a fan of and the characters seemed pretty flat to me :(

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*Thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC for an honest review. Pub date: May 29, 2020

Welcome to Timber Falls in the first of a 6 book series. We start off with not 1, but 2 [seemingly] hot doctors, while the women are in stereotypical “female” rolls (nurse, beautician, teacher, librarian) and the one female doctor is portrayed as a cold, tough character.

This has all makings of a small town romance. We learn how entangled this cast of characters is early on and you can’t help but be excited for the drama to play out. Unfortunately there isn’t much drama in the end. A number of characters are introduced briefly and then dismissed, and I only hope that was done because they’ll show up again in later books in the series.

By 1/3 if the way through I hit that sweet spot in a romance where you’re reading at a breakneck speed because you know what you want to happen and race through pages to see if it does. It does, and that’s usually such a satisfying moment but this one fizzled a bit.

Despite that, I look forward to the next installment (due out later this summer!) because I’m interested to see where it goes when focused on different main characters.

Final gripe: The storyline focuses a moderate amount on the age gap between characters, Winnie feeling like she’s too old for Daniel. I had an issue with this because I find Winnie pretty immature for someone in her 30s. She was still living at home, craved her mother’s approval regarding her education, and couldn’t even bring herself to say “orgasm” as a nurse/midwife in a professional setting, which just made me roll my eyes.

Final love: Rhododendrons. I love when such a good word makes it into a book!

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I could not get into this book. I'm not a fan of insta love and that's what this book centers around. Also, the writing style just didn't work for me. I felt like this book focused way to much on the surrounding characters instead of the two main characters.

I really liked the idea of this story and there was a lot of potential, I just don't think it was executed as well as I would have liked. I would have loved more development in the romance between Daniel and Winnie. Everything happened with them so fast, that it was so hard to keep up with what was going on. I was just left wanting more.

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I’m going to be honest I was more interested in the background characters - Ainsley and Kyle. When I first started reading I was like ok I can get into this but then it trailed into the main main characters and it just wasn’t memorable and felt very samey.
If you enjoy cutesy romance it may be for you but very very predictable.

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This is the first book in Fiona West’s new Timber Falls series. If you like small town shenanigans and wholesome characters this is for you! Could Be Something Good made me feel all warm and fuzzy - like an episode of Gilmore Girls but with less shouting.
Winnifred and Daniel were great main characters. There was definitely a case of insta love from Daniel when it comes to Winnie but I still enjoyed the story because he has to work to win her over. Daniel was charming and patient. He knew when to be serious but also knew how to have fun and encouraged Winnie to do the same.
Winnie is older than Daniel and this book isn’t afraid to point out the double standard between men and women when it comes to this issue. I liked that, although it was a concern for Winnie, the age difference wasn’t blown out of proportion and most of their loved ones accepted it.
The tension in this book comes from Winnie’s relationship with her mother. It is just as important as the romantic storyline and although parts of it were a little far fetched most of their struggles were relatable and made me like Winnie even more.
It was easy to fall in love with Timber Falls and it’s many kooky residents and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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