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!

This was such a cozy, feel-good read with a really fun twist on time travel! I loved the concept right away — a modern-day doctor colliding (literally) with a man from the 1800s? Yes please.

Daphne was such a great lead — smart, relatable, and very real in how she reacted to all the chaos that came with Henry suddenly entering her life. And Henry? He’s charming, a bit baffled by the modern world, but so sincere and easy to root for. Their chemistry was slow-building and sweet, and I really enjoyed watching them navigate the clash of timelines and expectations.

It had just the right amount of heart, humor, and emotion. Nothing overly heavy, but enough depth to make me feel invested. The pacing was smooth and the story wrapped up in a way that left me smiling.

Definitely recommend if you like time-travel romance with smart characters and a sweet connection.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this one early — I really enjoyed the ride!

What an absolutely delightful and charming read! I loved it and I laughed out loud more than once. The pop culture references were a perfect fit and added such a fun touch to the story.

If you're in the mood for a short, lighthearted book with a sweet romance to warm your heart, this might be just what you're looking for. 💖

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I can't believe I've only just read my first time traveling romance but I'm absolutely a fan after reading Time for You. The story follows Daphne, a first-year Minnesota medical resident who literally bumps into Henry, a time traveling Scotsman from 1885. With the help of Daphne's friends, they try to find a way to send Henry home to his family.

It did take me a while to warm up to Daphne, but I think I was just feeling a bit protective of our sweet Henry, he (understandably) has some outdated views being from the 1800s which rubs Daphne the wrong way as she is a very successful, independent Doctor. This helps both characters come together very well as Henry embraces his new modern life and Daphne realises she may not be content with her own.

There are a few pop culture references in the book, which I'm not usually a fan of but they definitely work well for this story while Henry learns about the modern world. This also makes for a wonderful mix of funny scenes between Henry and the other characters, as well as more emotional moments as they grapple with Henry needing to return to his old life.

A book boyfriend who travels through time from the 19th century and calls you “my lady”? Didn’t know I needed it, but sign me up 😍

This story was ADORABLE and I was hooked and laughing from chapter one.
Daphne is the workaholic who tells herself she loves her job because it is what she has worked towards her entire life.
Henry quite literally appears in her life out of nowhere and turns everything upside down, in the best way possible of course.

Make sure you add this one to your tbr, it’s a must read!

Thank you @elizabethdavisromance and @netgalley for the arc, I loved this one!

This is for the people who read The Ministry of Time but just wanted the romance part of that book.

This story follows Daphne (who is a doctor) who happens across Henry (a Scottish man who has somehow time traveled from Victorian era Scotland). And, of course, they fall in love.

I thought that this was a fun little slower burn romance. I say slow burn since Henry is a Victorian era man and therefore courts very differently than a modern day man (one might even say better - because manners used to be a thing). This book is also very short, I'm sure you could read it in one sitting if you really wanted to. Only about 200 pages?

I did find the writing of Henry speaking (old-timey talk) felt a little awkward at times. It felt like it was trying a bit too hard. And I am concerned that our doctor girlie Daphne doesn't know the difference between a British accent and a Scottish accent but that is totally a personal gripe that I giggle at.

Overall, this was cute and I think a lot of people will gobble this up!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

Daphne Griffin es una joven y brillante médica residente en el ajetreado servicio de urgencias de Minneapolis, cuyo mundo se rige por la lógica, la eficiencia y una estricta planificación de vida. Daphne no tiene tiempo para el romance... hasta que literalmente choca con él.

Después de un mal día y una peor cita, Daphne arrolla en bicicleta a un hombre en pleno centro de la ciudad. Lo extraño es que el hombre asegura venir de 1885 y se comporta exactamente como un caballero de la época victoriana. Lo que comienza como un caso médico curioso pronto se convierte en una situación inexplicable: Henry Frederick MacDonald no solo viste, habla y piensa como alguien del siglo XIX, sino que las pruebas médicas revelan que no está mintiendo. Ha viajado en el tiempo… y no tiene idea de cómo volver.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for providing me with an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! My Goodreads review will be published on September 9, 2025.

This was a quick and lighthearted romance! I was initially intrigued by the concept of a time travelling romance, but there were a lot of things in this book that didn't work for my taste. I will start with the positives for those interested in reading this book!

Some moments were laugh-out-loud funny, especially seeing Henry adapting to the ways of our modern world. I also appreciated the social commentary that the author sprinkled in throughout the book. A time travel romance is a great way of including this type of social criticism seamlessly into the narrative! This book was short and fairly fast-paced, leading me to finish it in a matter of hours.

This was unfortunately just not the kind of romance book that I typically enjoy. I love a slow-burn, and while that can still be (somewhat) achieved in a shorter book like this (<250 pages), the characters were professing their undying love at 60% through! I am a yearning girlie through and through, so I wish we got to see more development of Daphne and Henry's relationship before they realized they were fully committed to each other. I found myself a bit bored after the 60% mark as there was no more "will they won't they" element (or really much tension at all for that matter).

I found it difficult to get attached to the characters, partially due to the third-person writing style (I wish we got more of an internal monologue from both main characters!) and also because of some abrupt time skips and recaps that I found a bit jarring. There were times I had to go back and make sure I didn't accidentally skip a page. However, I should have expected that going in, as I knew the length of this book would have to sacrifice a few scenes. I felt like some important scenes and dialogue were cut out in order to keep the page count down and the story moving, but ultimately I wish we could have seen more interactions between all of the characters. The side characters also seemed very one-dimensional to me.

This is another personal gripe, but I love a romance with a strong subplot! I personally need to have something driving the story (apart from the main relationship) to get me invested in the story and hold my interest. The main plot in this story was solely based on the relationship, apart from a minor subplot regarding Daphnes work life. This is not the fault of the book in any way, just a personal preference!

Overall, this was a fine book and I wouldn't intentionally dissuade anyone from reading it. It just didn't work for me and my preferences in romance books!

Dr. Daphne Griffin, a no nonsense/follow the rules kind of woman, is in the first year of her Residency program. After years of concentrating on school, she is now ready to jump back into the dating world and meet the love of her life; to find real romance. She’s leaving the hospital after her shift one afternoon on her bike when a man appears in her way and they collide. She tries to assess if he’s been injured, only to realize that he believes it’s 1885.

This was a time travel romance unlike others I’ve read before. Daphne and Henry’s romance was sweet, though I did feel like the timeline of their romance was a little off. Cute premise and storyline; the was my first novel by this author but won’t be my last.

Thank you to Montlake and Netgalley for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

Henry and Daphne meet when he travels through a rip in time from 1885 Scotland to 21st century Minneapolis and Daphne crashes into him on her bicycle. An ER doctor, Daphne can't believe that he's here from the past and thinks that Henry must be suffering from a concussion or mental illness or a brain tumor. But, he's logical and coherent and - impossible for the present day - a battery of blood tests show that he's been vaccinated against small pox.

At first, there's lots of static between Daphne and Henry. His views about what women can do are extremely outdated - he can't believe that she's a doctor. He's alarmed by her use of swear words and the fact that her scrubs show her legs. Daphne is a prickly personality and she struggles to explain versus sneer. There's a definite enemies to lovers vibe.

The book shows Henry adapting to the future. He learns how to use a zipper and develops a fondness for milkshakes and boxed mac n cheese. As feelings begin to develop between the couple, he's torn between his desire to remain with Daphne and his feelings of responsibility for his family. There's a lot of research involving astrology and moon phases to try to figure out how to return Henry to the 19th century.

Time for You is narrated by Daphne in the present time and by Henry in the past. While I thought the time travel concept was entertaining and that Henry's reactions to our world were charming, I didn't feel the chemistry between this couple. The transition from sniping to loving was unconvincing.

This is a closed door romance.

I read an advance copy.