I wanted this to be good but it just…wasn’t. Too many plots, pacing issues, whiplash between characters,etc. Yes, this is fiction but somethings were too outrageous. One of those books where it feels like they need to constantly tell you what’s going and tell you how people are feeling instead of showing you or getting any feelings about it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwold Books for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a quick and easy read but I’m sorry to say it just didn’t work for me.

Love, Accidentally-Phoebe Mac Leod
Tilly isn't necessarily looking for love when the new doctor, the dashing Dr Milne, walks into her life. Swept up in a whirlwind of romance and lust, Tilly is happy. Isnt she? Her mother is constantly reminding her about her biological clock as is her sister but her sister has her reservations about the wonderful Dr. Milne. Is there something more to Luke's story? Is he really as dreamy as he seems?

Tilly is a wonderful nurse, well respected by staff and beloved by patients and she unexpectedly finds a new friendship with an elderly gentleman called Jonathan, a patient she encounters in A and E. I love watching their friendship grow.

This is the second novel of Phoebe Mac Leod's that I have read and it was a truly delightful, escapist read.
My favourite character has to be my namesake, Sarah, Mike's girlfriend. She is a no nonsense, strong, funny and wise character. She is loving but knows when hard truths are needed and when people need to be called on their BS. I love this about her. What you see is what you get with her.
Overall this was a lovely, easy escapist read. Finished it quite quickly.
A thank you as always to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this lovely ARC and to @theboldbookclub for approving me for this book.
I never take for granted, the gift of a good book.🙏

ER nurse Tilly doesn’t date at work. Until she meets Luke, the new Junior doctor who moved back to town to take care of his mother. Luke is everything she wants, at least on paper. But then Tilly discovers Luke isn’t all he portrayed himself to be.

Tilly doesn’t date patients. Until she meets Jonathan, a widower with a handsome son, Will. The course isn’t smooth, but Tilly learns to embrace the love that comes her way.

I want to say thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me the privilege of reading this book.

This sounds bad it's not meant to it's just me being honest, when I received the e-arc the name sounded very familiar to me and I couldn't place it. Until I got halfway through and something's popped up and I had to check, and yes I have read this authors work before. Twice before actually, I'm not usually one for doing that usually it's hey have I already read this before kind of deal. That hurts a little, however I will say this was the best of all three I've read.

The problem is the issue I had pop up halfway through that made me Google in the first place. I didn't notice it at first, but I've realised that every time the actual end love comes into play the main characters conversations become extremely awkward like they've know each other forever and what comes out is really okay. When it real life if never even talk to my husband the way these main characters all seem to do. Along with the mother (I don't care about her relationship that seems awesome!) it's her attitude towards the main characters, in real life that's not how a parent shows love at all, and it's constant grating. Unlike the other works I've read by this author however those are my only hang up.

I loved the nursing bit and all of the staff interactions it was so well done! I love the two characters who end up coming into play they were amazing that's real life parenting relationship there! I loved the addition of disabilities and illnesses that were completely well incorporated. I genuinely loved this book, apart from the interest than relationship conversations and I really wished it was longer with more hospital interactions, they were hilarious and I loved the perspective of them all, and more time to actually draw out the end. The relationship got rushed through really fast and I just wanted to see more there, really see them come together rather than kind just bam were everything now. I wanted it to keep going.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the privilege of reading this book, I loved it!

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

This was not a favorite of mine. I also agree with other reviewers that this could be two novellas rather than one whole book. The story felt a little lost as if the author didn't really know where to go. It did have some good moments that made me chuckle but I feel like MacLeod added too much in this book that led to it feeling overwhelming.

I really enjoy hospital romances. Must be all the Grey's I have watched! This was charming and exciting. MacLeod told a really flirty story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

2.5* Rounded Up
I feel like this may have been better as two short stories. I don't know that I've ever felt that way about a book, but it read that way to me. The kind where you finish one and want to know what happens next. I wasn't really sure where the story was heading when it wrapped up about halfway through with the initial story of Tilly and Luke the Louse. The second half was sweeter and I think I wanted more of that...more of THEM (I won't say the names here).

I did enjoy the comedic aspects of this...I mean literally it opens where someone showing up at the A&E (read: ED/ER in North America) needing bolt cutters to take off a DIY version of a cock ring...hysterical! Dr Patel's character also added humor . Overall I think maybe too much was packed into this novel that it made it a little disjointed. I do enjoy Phoebe MacLeod and await her next book, but this one was not my fave. I think I was expecting more of an ER/Grey's Anatomy romance the way it began. I liked how it ended for Tilly...and also some more patient comedy because we needed to have this come full circle! This was a quick palate cleanser for me after a heavier read.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun read! I enjoyed Tilly and Tash and their flatmates and all the hilarity within their dynamics. It is a lighthearted, enjoyable read - perfect for summer!

2 ⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC

I have been a huge Pheobe fan but her last two books have just fallen flat for me unfortunately. I love a good medical/doctor romance. I wanted this to be gray’s anatomy style romance and it just wasn’t. I did like the medical vibe but the romance fell flat unfortunately. It won’t stop me from reading another Phoebe book tho 😉

I really enjoyed this novel by Phoebe Macleod, out of all of her novels this one I would say is the best written. The hospital setting is realistic and fast paced. I enjoyed the characters, Tilly and her eventual boyfriend end up in a really nice, satisfying place. I would have liked to see more of the downfall of Dr Luke explained but that’s just a personal preference.

The story follows Tilly, a senior A&E nurse and a cast of her friends, family, colleagues and patients.

Some of the supporting characters were very well-drawn – if you’ve worked in a hospital, you’ve known a Dr Patel. I actually really quite liked the descriptions of Dr Luke, too. The hospital humour was used to good effect (though it’s actually a bit more savage in real life!) and it’s clear the writer has done her research on A&E departments, so the description didn’t feel too jarring.

This was quite a sweet and straightforward romance, but I must admit that I found it a little dull. There was a lot of telling rather than showing, and I often felt like I was reading a detailed sequence of events rather than being told a story. The initial plotline didn’t really add anything to the story – there were no repercussions later down the line and it provided no impetus for any real character development. As a result, it took the focus away from the main romance of the book, which felt rather underdeveloped. The story didn’t really go anywhere, to the extent that I’m struggling to say much about the book.

An easy, light-hearted read but not especially satisfying, I’m afraid.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I love a good workplace romance—especially when it involves scrubs and sarcasm—so I was very excited for Love, Accidentally. But despite its charming setup, it flatlined on delivery.

The premise had real potential: an A&E nurse, a charming new doctor, and a cast of colourful colleagues. The first half focuses on hospital life and Tilly’s initial chemistry with Dr Luke, but the romantic arc fizzles out before it really begins. The story then pivots, and while Tilly does eventually find love, the relationship development felt rushed, with little romantic tension to build momentum.

I would’ve loved more focus on emotional development and less time spent on loosely connected side plots that didn’t serve the romance. The tone is light and easy to read, but I kept wishing for a stronger plot, richer character dynamics, and a more balanced structure.

That said, I really enjoyed the glimpse into hospital life and the dry humour emergency workers use to survive tough shifts. There’s potential in the premise, and fans of light medical fiction may still enjoy the setting—but for me, the romance never quite found its pulse.

I really enjoyed this book. Phoebe MacLeod is a genuinely funny writer and her description of life as an A and E nurse is the best thing about this book.

I really liked Tilly and most of the supporting characters (except her mum, she’s awful and kind of feels like a throw back to a mum in a 90s movie).

I liked the romance between Tilly and Will, it was very sweet.

The only reason I couldn’t rate this book higher was that the real story doesn’t start until about 40% through. I think the set up could have been a lot shorter without having any effect on the story.

Overall a really cute and quick read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for a honest review.

This book offers a breezy, heartwarming escape, filled with witty banter, endearing mishaps, and just enough chemistry to keep the pages turning. The love interest is suitably charming, with enough depth to make their dynamic engaging, even if some of their conflicts feel a bit predictable.

While the book excels in humor and sweet moments, the protagonist’s personal growth occasionally takes a backseat to the romantic plot. A deeper exploration of their emotional journey could have added more weight to their happily-ever-after.

That said, the supporting cast adds plenty of fun, and the romantic tension is well-paced, making it easy to root for the central couple. The writing is light and engaging, perfect for readers looking for a feel-good story with a few laughs along the way. If you don’t mind a little predictability and enjoy banter-filled romance, this book is a charming pick—just don’t expect too much introspection between the meet-cutes and grand gestures.

I'm not normally surprised by a contemporary romance book, but this book surprised me in the best way possible. At first I wasn't sure about this book, and didn't feel a connection to the characters, but it improved significantly from around half way through and turned out to be quite a nice and easy read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Tilly is a 34 year old nurse who has a sister called Tash and lives with flatmates Mike and Lena, the latter a travelling doctor in far-flung places who is very rarely at home but when she is, wrecks the washing machine every time due to the sand in her clothes. Tilly works in A&E in a Tunbridge Wells Hospital and starts a relationship with junior doctor Luke until she realises he is not all he seems. At this point I really wished Tilly developed more agency over her own life and did not allow everyone to steamroll her. She should have gone to HR and not leave it to other people.

There isn't much plot and it's predictable but I liked the hospital setting. Some of the cases and the staffs reaction to them are hilarious (Maurice Minor!). It is light-hearted and extremely well-written, with well developed characters. The book is full of heart and humour, and the second romance with the son of a patient is slow-burn. Tash, Mike and his girlfriend Sarah plus Dr Patel are fun side characters and this is a light-hearted and funny story about friendship, second chances and self-discovery that can be read quickly.

This was a really good read for me! It's a love story you're not really expecting since you don't really find out Tilly's love interest until about halfway into the book. There are a few options I thought for sure would be her beau, so it does keep you wondering who she will end up with. My preference would have been to see more of Tilly and Will rather than so much detail on the mishap that occurs at the beginning of the book. Tilly's job and her very open family drama kept me entertained throughout the book. It's more of a closed-door book with little spice, but it's still enjoyable.

I think overall enjoyed this romance following the dating experience of an A&E nurse over a year and a half or so. There were a few points where the story made a jump that felt unnatural but overall it was a good read.

This is an ARC review. I want to thank Phoebe MacLeod and Boldwood Books for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day! This is my first book read from this author and it truly was a great start to reading more from this author. To start and end the book with a penis procedure was the absolute best way to show a full circle moment. Tilly and Will thankfully met right after the worst case of Tilly dating (unbeknownst to her) a married man with a baby on the way who was a walking red flag to say the least. In this closed door romance, Tilly and Will were a slow burn which was exactly what it seemed like both characters needed to grow into their best selves and trust one another. I truly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for another release from Phoebe MacLeod.