The cover more then anything is what made me want to read Could be Something Good. This was a really fun enemies to lover romance. It was fast paced and I think the characters were written really well. I definitely would recommend.

Could Be Something Good was a quick, cute, and fun read. While it started out a bit slow, it definitely picked up some steam as the story progressed. I'm an absolute sucker for workplace romances, especially when the love interests work in fast-paced, competitive environment, like medicine or law, as they do in this book.

I thought the relationship between Daniel and Winnie developed really well over the course of the novel. Inevitably, romances that take place in hospitals and doctors' offices always tend to have a sort of Grey's Anatomy feel to them, but I think that Fiona West kind of owned it and made it her own. But if I'm being completely honest though, I found Daniel and Winnie's romance to be a little too insta-lovey for my tastes--insta-love is one of my least favorite tropes in the romance genre, and I go out of my way to avoid it when I can--but the dynamic and banter between Daniel and Winnie was fresh and snappy enough that I was able to partially overlook the insta-love vibes I was getting from them.

Also, I just have to state, for the record, that I didn't like how Daniel was younger than Winnie. Full disclosure: I'm only a fan of age gaps that go the other way around. And yes, I am aware that that's kind of a sexist way of thinking. I'm sure that many other people will actually like that the guy is younger, but I am not one of those people and I can't control my cavewoman preferences. Sue me.

All in all, Could Be Something Good was surprisingly good--far better than I went into it expecting it to be. It's a perfect quarantine read, and I'd recommend this book to anyone who needs some cute, rom-com escapism during these trying times.

This book was so cute! I loved how it involved a doctor and a midwife (I've never read anything like that before). I LOVED Daniel! He was so fun loving and sweet. I loved the romance in this book, it was fun and flirty. I loved the happy ending.

Winifred Baker loved her job as a midwife. She is very serious about her work, but when a cute doctor starts to make a pass at her at her new hospital, she doesn't know what to think. Daniel is nice and good looking, but he's sooo young. She's afraid of what others will think if she gets involved with Daniel. All that changes when she needs date to a wedding. She decides to take Daniel so she doesn't have to face her ex alone. She soon starts to develop feelings for Daniel. Will she take a chance with him?

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!

This was a cute story! I absolutely loved Daniel! He was hands down my favorite character of the book and I looked forward to the parts that were in his perspective. He was just fun, there’s no other way to describe him! As far as Winnie, I didn’t love her. We rarely got to see a lighthearted version of her. I read her to have a negative tone. One of the biggest hurdles that the romance goes through is the age difference between Daniel and Winnie. Winnie seemed like she was so much older than she actually was, which was in her early 30s. Parts of the romance seemed very one sided and then almost insta-love.

Towards the last forth of the book, a new element is added into the plot. It made the flow of the book a bit off. There were also parts that were potential set ups for other books with the introduction of new characters but the way they were placed in the story seemed random.

The ending was so sweet (when Winnie is helping with the birth). It was probably my favorite part of the book!

Overall I think it was a cute story but fell flat at times. I wasn’t engrossed in the book as much as I like to be.

What a cute, genuinely lovely & beautiful story! While I can't say there is much 'plot' in this story, this is also what makes it so endearing because it is the fabulously well-drawn characters that steal the show and keep you enthralled with their antics throughout. Loved this story - the perfect happy sigh type of read

I thought the premise was interesting but sadly it did not deliver. There was insta romance going on, and I didn't feel the characters and their relationship was believable or well developed.

West’s Could Be Something Good is a lovely and sweet story of two medical professionals that delves into social and emotional topics. For me this was a great pick-me-up book that I knew I could get through quickly and enjoyed quite a lot! I did feel that the medical aspect of things was a little weird and over written but otherwise I really liked pretty much everything that this book brought! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a soft and sweet love story with good plot and nice side characters.

This was a quick read that I found really enjoyable because it didn't fall into the mold of all other contemporary romances. Literally, every contemporary romance has this rise, rise, rise, crash, make-up, the end. I won't spoil why it didn't fall into that mold, just that it was such a refreshing take on this genre.

I loved Daniel's persistence, I loved both his and Winnie's capabilities at being honest, I loved having a sloppy grin on my face the whole way through. This is the start of a series - it looks like its a series where there are common characters but they can each be read as standalones. We get Ainsley and Kyle next and I'll be putting that on my tbr. This was certainly a great start to the series - I really like Fiona West's way of telling a story.

Could Be Something Good was a quick page turner. I liked both the main characters with their portrayal of real life issues such as midwife nurse Winnie, who has pressure from her doctor mother to further study in medicine and change her career path and Daniel, a doctor struggling with dyslexia. My only gripe with this book is how fast things moved between the two. It got to the stage where the flow just became a little too unrealistic. All in all though, it was a light fun book.⁣

This is the first book I have read by Fiona West but it certainly won’t be the last because I really enjoyed this sweet romance. Dr Daniel Durand and Winnie Baker are a couple you can’t help loving and Timber Falls Oregon is a Place I’m sure we would all love to visit. This book is about instant love with an older woman, this story also touches on a subject close to my heart, dyslexia, and I have to say this author tells Winnie and Daniels story with compassion and humour. This is a fun, entertaining read with lots of witty banter, I was captivated from the first page to the last line and I loved the characters. A quick read that packs a mighty punch that I recommend to all romance lovers, small town romance and stories based around family and friends.

I used to be a romantic at heart, then Life happened and then I was bitter and thought that love and romance didn't really exist and I was not positive towards romance books. Then I decided to read "If I Never Met You" and realized that contemporary romance wasn't the horrible thing it once was. So I decided to read another contemporary romance, saw this available and requested it.

And LOVED it!!!!

I'm not sure if I can list ALL the ways this rang my bells, but I will try. I thought at first this was going to be Ainsley and Kyle's story, as they obviously had a THING, but was surprised it was going to follow his younger brother Daniel and her roommate Winifred. That somewhat disappointed me, but I got over that quickly, as Daniel and "Fred"'s story was so good! I was immersed in the characters, what they were thinking, feeling and the secondary characters were all introduced in a way that made them all feel real and not just cardboard cutouts.

Props to the author for Daniel having dyslexia and his family being so supportive and helping him to reach his goals in becoming a doctor. I haven't read many books where that is something a character has to struggle with.

I also loved how Daniel was YOUNGER than Winifred and how that was something she was struggling with. That felt realistic. I don't know much about the medical field and working in a hospital, but it didn't seem unrealistic to me, so that didn't kick me out of the book.

I may have read this too fast to get much of the setting, but I was able to pick up on the fact that it took place in the Northwest of the US, in what seemed like a small-ish town. That was the vibe that I got at least. Granted, I personally didn't need much in the way of that detail, as I was so wrapped up in the characters and their story.

There is some kissing and you know they get physical, but it's not on-page. So some steam, but not in-your-face. I liked that. I'm still new to the whole romance book thing and didn't want it to go too Fifty Shades too fast.

Seriously, this was the right book at the right time for me and it helped me to realize the first book wasn't a one-off of the genre of contemporary romance for me. I have also read the second book in the series and loved it as well. So this is not a one-hit wonder folks! We have an author with writing chops here and I will be promoting this series at the store to all of our romance readers.

Nothing less than 5 stars for this sweet, funny and heart-felt romance.

My thanks to NetGalley and Tempest and Kite Publishing LLC for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

I absolutely loved this book. It was such a fun story, though I would have liked to see the relationship developing between these two a bit more in the beginning. But I still really enjoyed it.

This book was a fun escape. I enjoyed the age difference and the medical field setting. I thought the book was written well with great dialogue between the characters. I really enjoyed the book, but give it 3 stars because it is a bit cheesy at times. It also seemed like the 30-something character was still an 18 year old with the way her mother treated her at times. I enjoyed the book enough that I would like to read the next book in the series.

“Could be something good” by Fiona West is such a lovely story.

Daniel and Winnie were the just-meant-to-be couple. I adored the banter and the super hero references.

Overall the book was a wholesome and easy read. And I can’t wait to read the next book.

Very wholesome, cute book. Didn't love the main character chasing the girl and wearing her down till she liked him back. The mother/daughter relationship was well written. Interested to read about the Brother and best friend.

This book was wonderful. It had great lead up and explained the characters well. Dr. Durant (the main one) overcame objections and kept his goal in site. It was a fun/easy read to have to relax to at night. It kept my attention well throughout.

I really enjoyed this book! As soon as I was finished with this one I couldn't stop thinking about the next book! This author has such an easy going, funny way of telling a story. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times while reading the dialogue between Daniel and Winnie. To me, that is the sign of superb writing! This was a super cute, feel good romance. I for one love small town romances with multiple stories that intertwine. I can not wait to hear Kyle's story!!! I would highly recommend this book!!!!

I love medical dramas, and when I saw that Could Be Something Good centers around a hospital in a small town, I knew I had to pick the book up! 

I really liked reading about Winnie and Daniel’s romance. The chemistry that they shared was so heart-warming! Daniel is such a sweetheart! The way he supported and cared for Winnie made my heart go “Awwww”  Winnie’s insecurities about dating a guy who was younger than her seemed perfectly realistic. I’m glad how the author chose to portray Winnie’s feelings about the matter! I wanted to know more about how Winnie and Daniel felt about each other though ~ with more depth, I mean.
Among other aspects of the book, Winnie and her mother’s relationship was the most interesting to read about! Conflict between a parent and a child regarding career choices is a pretty common. Kudos to the author for approaching this topic in such an appreciative manner. 

Daniel’s family was really adorable too! I loved reading his conversations with his dad and Kyle. 😁

Small town romances are the sweetest things ever! So glad I got to read this book 💜

This book had a few of my favorite tropes. Sleepy small-town romance, medical romance, and fake dating. Unfortunately, this book did not cut it for me.

Winnie Baker moves to the town of Timber Falls to work as a midwife for the local hospital. Daniel Durand is completing his residency at the same hospital and falls head over heels the minute he sees Winnie. Winnie responds to a bulletin at the local library in which someone is seeking a roommate. And just guess who that roommate’s best friend is? Yep, you got it - Daniel Durand.

I found all the scenes in this book to be pretty short. Since the wedding was a major plot point, I expected to be totally submersed in the wedding but instead it was wrapped up within a few pages (not even mentioning the actual ceremony or reception). Every single scene left me desiring more. I would also say the same with the character development in this book. I do not feel that I should get to the end of the book and not feel any emotion whatsoever for the characters. I also did not like the way Daniel’s brothers autism was thrown in to one sentence without any thought thereafter and I also did not like the way that Daniel’s dyslexia were thrown in to one paragraph. I feel that the author just threw this information into the story to make it seem diverse. Needless to say, I don’t think I will be continuing with the series.

Big thank you to NetGalley and Tempest and Kite Publishing for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book!

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*Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own*

I might even have liked this book if it hadn't been so boring and uninteresting.
This is one of those books that if I had been good I would have read it in 3 days at most, but unfortunately, I came across shallow and boring characters, a story with no plot and direction and writing that made the book drag.
I ended up taking twice as long to read. There's nothing bad about this book, it just wasn't good, it wasn't captivating or interesting.