Tilly is a senior emergency room nurse who becomes involved with Luke, a new emergency doctor in her department. After that, things kind of go off the rails. I'll be honest, I struggled with this book. There was a nice amount of humor and the information about Tilly's job was interesting. But I questioned some of her decisions (as well as the decisions of those around her), and the book felt unfocused overall. The story starts out by jumping right into the emergency room action, and I hoped it would keep that kind of pace and level of interesting detail but the plot twists and meanders and the story never really grabbed me fully. The first and the second half of the book also feel disjointed from one another, which was a little disorienting. The character development overall wasn't all that deep (although it improved in the second half), and it made it hard to fully invest in anyone. I've read this author before and it's been a mixed bag for me in terms of reading satisfaction. I had a hard time finishing this book, and in the end I'm just not the best audience for this author. But if you're looking for a medium-paced romance with a large cast of characters and multiple sub-plots then this is the book for you. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3 stars. Publishes May 30, 2025. This review was based on a complimentary eARC, all opinions are my own.

"A very pleasant unexpected turn of events" perfectly describes this book.
Every page brought Tilly to life more vividly—she felt like someone the author knew personally. While I can't speak to the accuracy of the A&E scenes as a non-nurse, some parts seemed dramatised to enhance the story. Luke turned out to be a bastard, along with his entire family—which surprised me since I initially liked him. Will, on the other hand, was a delightful surprise: a sweetheart from the start.
The writing style compels you to read the book in one sitting. It manages to feel both infinite and too long at the same time—a paradox I'm still processing. The plot offers a fresh and innovative take on the genre in countless ways. A fabulous read.

Tilly is a nurse in the A&E Department, which leads to lots of funny stories from work, if not helpful to maintaining a love life. When she starts dating new doctor Luke, it seems like a great fit...except for Tilly's feeling that something isn't quite right.

This is the second Phoebe MacLeod novel that I've read - after Hook, Line and Single, and I think the strength of her novels is that it does feel like catching up with an old friend. The drama isn't beyond a crazy story from your best friend and the romance tends to evolve in a very true to life way. I did really enjoy the parts of the book that dealt with Tilly's work as an A&E nurse. This book is incredibly timely - The Pitt has got people interested in the day to day workings of emergency rooms, and Tilly has some laugh out loud incidents as a nurse.

I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys a cozy, realistic romance.

Love, Accidentally by Phoebe MacLeod is a light hospital romance that seems to be as chaotic as the emergency department in which Tilly works. The first half of the book is spent with a relationship with the new ER doctor, Luke.
Right from the beginning this relationship seemed doomed to fail since Luke seemed to be too good to be true. We find out that is a fact and all of a sudden the story takes a 180 and sets off in another direction.
Suddenly she is in a new relationship with the son of a patient which seems to have that long slow sizzle that neither of them can pick up on. When it does happen, it happens fast and the book just seems to end, happily ever after.
This felt like two separate stories and could have been better spent making the first relationship a chapter of a failed relationship and spent more time perfecting the characters in the second half.
I did finish the novel as it was a light read even though the ending was a little flat for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This wasn't my favorite and kind of dragged on for me. I'm not sure that anything about it stood out and it felt very chaotic and hard to follow the narrative easily that made me feel giddy like many romance books do. The way the learning disability was portrayed didn't sit well with me and felt very unauthentic. Overall, not my favorite and I won't be publicly reviewing for that reason.

Thank you so much for this early copy! This was an adorable read, and i loved the doctor and nurse dynamic. Also the cover is so pretty, rhay makes a difference!

I really loved this book. It was slightly less predictable than a standard romance which was refreshing, I enjoyed the characters and admired the main character for her choices and behaviours, and just found it a very comforting book to read

Overall I thought this book was good but the story line with the main female and the first love interest was fast and then had a huge truth come out. I felt like it was a bit rushed and then the way the relationship ended felt pretty rushed. I did like how with the second relationship that one seemed to have way more background and build up before the relationship started. Overall I thought it was decent. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC of Love, Accidentally in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I have to be honest and say that I really had trouble staying engaged with this book. There just wasn’t enough happening within the storyline to keep me coming back and there were so many filler conversations that I felt were unnecessary. Months would pass within the story and I wish we had more of an insight into what happened in those months and less mundane conversations. I also found it incredibly odd that the storyline with Luke, who the first half of the book entirely focused on, just ended. I get that he was a dirt bag and Tilly would never pursue a relationship with him but since the first half of the book was wrapped up with her exploring that relationship, I quite literally had no idea where the book was going to go from there.

Will’s character seems like an afterthought and I found the budding relationship between him and Tilly to be quite the stretch as they seemed to have zero connection or interest in each other for the longest time. Again, I wish we could have gotten more of their budding relationship and less of Luke.

Regardless, this one was a pass for me sadly. I know she had quite a few books out there so I’ll possibly explore those instead.

This book sounded like a cute hospital romance, but was impossible to enjoy from the beginning and has me calling it as a DNF at 25%.

I am truly confused by how this book is written where the most side and random events are described thoroughly in the present time, but then all the plot/ romance elements are like briefly summarized in dialogue to a friend after the fact.

I feel like as the reader I am a million miles away trying to get a hint as to what has happened between the two love interests :/

I read this in one go. Ok, two… OK three! I had to pick up daughter from school then cook tea… but I’m counting it as one!!!

It was such a cute quick read that just cleanses the palette. There’s drama, but nothing drawn out over 10 chapters where you’re wondering when it’s gonna end. It carried on a story while the first one was wrapping up. (Once you read, you’ll get it)

I *LOVE* the fact there was next to no description of the characters. Ages, slight mention of body size/shape, but nothing that you could really have a clear picture in your head. YES I LOVED THAT! Because you can draw your own pictures of what these characters looks were & make it fit your imagination.
Want Luke to look like Channing Tatum? GO FOR IT! (But I don’t recommend)
Want you to be Tilly? Live her life girl!

I honestly did not want to put it down. It was boom boom with the actions, drama, sorted, another bit of drama, done, crazy time, boom done… it didn’t faff around with idle …. Sorry, crap that some stories tend to do.

It was funny, sarcastic, lovely, wholesome (in a way) … and honestly, I just bloody loved it!

I did scream out I KNEW IT!!! more times than I’d like to admit…. But that’s neither here nor there….

2.5⭐️
This book was really not what I was expecting from the synopsis. It kind of felt like it was all over the place and the details in the synopsis ended up being more side plots rather than what the story was actually about. I wanted to like this one, and there were some interesting parts, but overall, I had a hard time getting through this and, in my opinion, found many parts boring. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC!

I was drawn to this book because it looked and sounded like a fun rom-com, but having just finished it, I wouldn't describe it as one. I'm not sure what I'd describe this book as. I'm honestly not sure what the point of the story was. It felt like we were just following the main character, Tilly, around for several months while she lived an average life.

The synopsis made it seem like her roommate getting a serious girlfriend and her sister wanting another baby were a major impetus for her to try to find a relationship. In realty, these were little side plots that didn't seem to have much impact on Tilly. The synopsis also made it sound like love had been right in front of her all along, and she just didn't see it. This doesn't match the story at all, either. Her relationship with one guy is going in a negative direction when the only other available male character is introduced at around the halfway point in the story.

There were some conflicts thrown in throughout the story, but none of them really felt urgent or momentous, and they were all neatly cleaned up in a chapter or so. There wasn't much tension or action throughout the story to keep you reading or to pull it all together into a solid story. It felt very disjointed, with the first half being the story of one relationship and the second half being another story of a completely different relationship. There isn't really a solid plot throughout, and I wouldn't say there was big character development either.

I wanted to like this one, but overall, I was bored and didn't get much out of it.

As an ER nurse I completely enjoyed the A & E references to the crazy injuries and the long day working. The story itself was cute and worth following along with. It was a little slow in that Will and Tilly finally getting together at about 80% through the book when we were all rooting for them at about 50%. I would read another book by this author for sure. If you are looking for a quick, lighthearted read with good characters and an interesting story line, this is a good one!

This book was everything. I appreciate the attention to detail. I read this in one day and definitely will send to my book club. I have orders for the book in pub day.

It was an okay read. I didnt really like Luke's character, but its an easy read you fly through! A nice summer read

The Book:
Tilly, an A&E nurse, is happily single until those close to her enter new relationships and want babies - Now Tilly is questioning her life choices.
Luke is a new doctor to Tilly's hospital and they seem to hit it off but Tilly starts to question if it's really Luke she's into or she's rushing to find a partner.

My Thoughts:
This book started out really great for me - I thought the first chapter was strong and it made me laugh. I really enjoyed Tilly's colleagues at the hospital. Unfortunately, I think this book was not the right book for me at the right time. I ended up having a hard time connecting with the Tilly and Luke and being invested in their story. It was a light, easy-to-read book and I've heard so many great things about this book and about this author, so I am looking forward to trying another book.

3.5 I started to enjoy this book after the plot twist. That plot twist was crazy tho and Will was adorable after the fact when he and Tilly got to know each other.

Okay, let me tell you about this gem of a book that's two episodes of a British medical drama wrapped up in one charming package. Meet Tilly, an A&E nurse who's basically a pro at handling hospital chaos but totally lost when it comes to her personal life. Sound familiar? Totally relatable.
The book kicks off with some serious energy - short, punchy chapters that grab you right from the start. The hospital setting is a chef's kiss - hilarious staff interactions, dark humor that'll make you snort-laugh, and a cast of side characters that are honestly almost more interesting than the main romance. Mike, Sarah, Jonathan, Will, Tash - these folks? They're the real MVPs.
Now, about the romance. It's complicated. At first, Tilly's got this thing with Dr. Luke - great hair, loads of charm, the kind of guy who's not short on hospital attention. But it's not your typical slow-burn love story. In fact, it's more like a quick spark that doesn't quite catch fire. The relationship feels a bit rushed, especially towards the end. One minute you're building up tension, the next it's like "and we're done!" Not exactly the emotional payoff you're hoping for.
But here's the thing - I couldn't put the book down. The hospital scenes are brilliant. The way disabilities and illnesses are incorporated feels genuine and thoughtful. The staff interactions? Hilarious. I found myself wishing the book was longer, just so I could hang out with these characters more.
The book absolutely nails that light, easy-read vibe. It's perfect for a beach day, a lazy afternoon, or when you need something that'll make you laugh but won't require heavy emotional lifting. The humor is spot on, the characters feel real (even when their conversations get a bit weird), and there's something genuinely charming about the whole setup.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely.

This book follows Tilly, who I instantly loved as I got pulled straight into the fast pace of her life as an emergency department nurse.

When Luke, a new doctor arrives, I immediately took a dislike to him and it was difficult to really believe someone as smart as Tilly would fall for him.

It wasn’t as humorous as I would have expected, but it’s an easy read and overall enjoyable.