Thank you so much to NetGalley and Fiona West for the kind copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am in love with this book.

I love it when the characters are real people, not just the illusion of what the perfect relationship would be. Sawyer and Starla are two real people with real problems, which made the situations and outcomes throughout the book so vivid in my head.

I loved how Sawyer was always so respectful for Starla's needs, never pushing himself to her or her family and always putting his wishes below her responsibilities. He is definitely a standard I can put for myself, not because he was perfect and charming ─as most heros─ but because he was a good man. A broken, ill and imperfect good man with a good heart.

I cannot express how amazing mama Starla was. I could see my own mother in her, sacrificing so much for her children and trying so hard to give them everything they needed to be OK. She acknowledge and owned her mistakes like a mature adult and pushed through the last page to be the mom she needed to be, no matter if her heart was at risk.

The happy ending had me in tears. They both earned it and deserved redemption and a second chance in life. I haven't read the rest of this series and I'm sure it will be just as good.

Starla ended her marriage and is now homeless. She is pressured to come home but she has had enough. The story is great with good characters. There is emotion, anger and love. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to romance readers. I received it as an ARC but my opinion is my ow

This book was exactly what I needed. I normally don't read this genre, but I needed a fluffy happy book and this didn't disappoint. It is full of fun characters and great banter. There was nothing life changing about the book, but all the same I really enjoyed it.

Fiona West’s new book had the makings of a book I’d gladly voraciously gobble up. Single mom, cheating ex, broody handsome neighbor. SIGN ME UP (hence how I ended up with an ARC).

By my review’s opening, you can guess things didn’t go as planned…

There was a note from the author that the ARC I received was an unfinished edition, so keep that in mind as I continue. And I haven’t read the final version because I plain wasn’t interested.

Here’s the basics: Starla is divorcing her husband while pregnant with their third child and town recluse Sawyer offers her a place to stay in exchange for driving him to medical appointments. Badda bing badda boom, romance.

I don’t know where it happened, maybe in the convoluted book fairy plot or the wishy-washy ex-husband behavior, but the rhythm of this book just pulled me out. Starla and Sawyer’s romance is sweet and clean because there are NO bedroom scenes, however, the book dragged out the happily ever after waaay too long for my tastes.

More Than We Bargained For is the fourth book in the Timber Falls series which I haven’t read. It was clear that other characters from the series popped up so drop truth bombs and provide funny moments as secondary characters do. I imagine for readers of the series that was a fun treat that completely went over my head.

My final conclusion is that I was not the intended audience for this book, so no wonder it was a struggle to finish. So if you are a fan of Fiona West, clean romance, and Pacific Northwest settings this book is for you!

I am now a fan of this author. I read the first book and was hooked on this town and everything in it. Must read and get you sucked in. Really enjoyed this book and story

Fantastic read! Really zones in on what some go through when living with MS, this book wasn't at all what I expected and in all honesty the last few chapters had me sobbing to the point my boyfriend had to ask if I was okay! Safe to say it pulled at my heartstrings! Lovely book, didn't want to put it down!

This book has everything a RomCom reader might want to find.
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A small town where its neighbors are always part of all the stories in it, a beautiful library, mountains, forest, and two protagonists who are extremely lovable.
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On one hand we have Starla the town librarian, a Star Wars fanatic, bookworm who is trying to get on her feet after a difficult divorce, with two young children and another on the way; and on the other side is Sawyer, a former doctor, mechanic who lives on the outskirts of town where he has tried to stay away since he received his MS diagnosis. It is impossible not to love Sawyer over all the characters in the book, over the good dialogues and his warm personality, his terrible in love with Starla and secretly sends her a box of donations with new books every week, how is he not the ideal character?
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You can know what is going to happen between the characters just by reading the synopsis but how they get to that point seemed perfect. Just perfect. It is perfectly structured and every step the characters take towards them feels smooth and correct, something that does not usually happen in all the RomCom.
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I must warn that this is book number four in a Small Town series, and that each character is totally lovable, you will probably end up looking for the entire series after reading a single book (which is probably what I am going to do) even though it is a standalone, and it is not necessary to read them all or respect an order
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Thanks to #NetGalley and Tempest and Kite Publishing for give me the chance to read #MoreThanWeBargainedFor and for trusting me to give an honest review. Really appreciate the book and enjoy reading it

More Than We Bargained For is a unique and refreshing romance that shows two people falling in love amidst real life messiness.

Starla is the town librarian who is in the middle of a divorce, trying to figure out her new life as a single mom. Sawyer is quiet and reserved, never letting himself get too close to anyone due to fears about his chronic illness.

Single parent romances can be hit or miss for me because, even if your ex didn’t treat you well (like Starla’s ex, Charlie) they are still entitled to be actively involved in their children’s lives. I am not a fan of “I’m mad about how our relationship ended so now you don’t get to see your kids” attitude; either in real life or books.

I commend Starla for bettering her life and not settling, however I was frustrated with some of her choices (re: the kids). That being said, I ultimately did enjoy her character arc and growth throughout the story.

Sawyer is a GEM; I absolutely loved everything about him. I also loved his personal growth and learning to love himself and let others in.

Starla and Sawyer together were adorable and heartwarming. I loved the small town setting and side characters. This is the 4th in the Timber Falls series and I will definitely be checking out the other books!

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

I adored this book and read it in one sitting.

I loved both main characters (Starla and Sawyer) so much. Sawyer is an actual sweetheart and has a disability (MS), he is also a Doctor and a motorcycle enthusiast with a heart of gold. Starla is a mother of two who is going through a divorce and is a librarian who hates mysteries but the biggest mystery of all is the Book Fairy who has been dropping off brand new books every Wednesday.

The book has such a warm feeling about it with its small-town vibes with how close everyone is.

Rating: 5⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes, the other books in this series have been purchased on my kindle so I can read them asap
Would I Recommend it? Yes

ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💫 More Than We Bargained For by Fiona West
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Staria loathes mysteries, and Sawyer Devereaux is a the biggest one of them all. Like clockwork every Thursdays he comes into the library, refuses to take her book recommendations, rarely talks to anyone. In the midst of a divorce her only romantic gateways are of the fictional kinds. After a last night with her husband on a lonesome night, some unexpected consequences disturbs her plans for the future of her family.
Saywer wakes up in the lap of his beautiful librarian, before this he thought his health problems were behind him, at least for a little while. Without a driving license he won't be able to travel around town anymore, get groceries, visit the library, or donate his anonymous book donation. After learning that Staria is in need of some financial help, he proposes a deal she can't refuse: Housing for her driving. He can keep his feelings in check until he can regain his license right? But, Small towns are also know for big rumour mills. Will they drive their love out of town or will they be able to face it together?
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Closed-Door adult romance. This book was fantastic. I loved how MS was represented. Sometimes in books, disabilities or illnesses are only represented on their best days, or they glamorize the worst days. This one was "as far as I know" a fair representation of what it is on a day-to-day basis to live with MS. And I loved that there was no miracle solution at the end. I loved how in their journey of falling for each other they also had to learn themselves in the process. Both the characters were so endearing, we can't help but fall for them too. After finishing the book I noticed it is part of a series! I will definitely be picking them up soon!
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Thank you to @netgalley , Tempest and Kite Publishing and @fionawestauthor for the Free e-copy to review! As always all thoughts are honest and my own.

This was an adorable romance! If you like a closed-door slow burn romance, then this is the read for you. I appreciate that the author allowed both characters to remain their own persons and have their own individual passions/goals. The characters came together as a couple but still had their individuality. I especially love that we have librarian representation!
I really appreciate the idea of a book fairy and honestly, that was wonderful to show courtship. I also appreciate that we have a man that showcases all his emotions and is not afraid to cry.
Now I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars because as much as I enjoyed it there were some ‘issues’ that were resolved too quickly. This definitely wraps up things a little too quickly for my tastes, but I did love almost everything else about it. The writing style was lovely and the author knows how to weave a beautiful love story! I definitely recommend this if you want an adorable quick read romance.

Starla is a mother in the middle of a divorce and Sawyer is one of the patrons at the library where Starla works. When Starla and her two kids need a place to stay, Sawyer offers up the rental cabin adjacent to his home. Sawyer has admired Starla for years and having her live next door gives him the opportunity he needs to get closer to her.

I enjoyed this story of the spunky librarian and the broody motorcycle mechanic, The characters had good depth to them, but I feel that the author missed an opportunity to delve a bit further into Starla’s relationship with her parents. I’ve read two of the other books In the Timber Falls series, and I appreciated the opportunity to revisit the characters from other books in this novel. I also appreciate that Ms. West includes main characters that are differently abled in her books, as these characters are underrepresented in romance. Overall, this was good read and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

More Than We Bargained For by Fiona West was just the read I needed. A lovely romance with heart. Sawyer has admired Starla from afar for a while. He has noticed that her marriage was not what it should be and found a way to make her happy without her knowing it was him. What librarian wouldn't LOVE finding a free box of books every week on the library doorstep that just happens to include her favorites. He also looks forward to visiting the library once a week and being able to talk to her. He has a serious chronic health condition that has changed the course of his life and makes him believe that he will never be able to live out a life of love with Starla or any other woman. Starla's marriage is all but over and a choice she makes in a moment of weakness has also altered the course of her new life without her husband. She is embarrassed and feeling overwhelmed when Sawyer offers her a short term solution to her problems that brings them closer.

I really loved More Than We Bargained For. Even though it is part of a series, I never felt like I was missing anything while reading. If anything, I am now interested in going back to learn about the other characters and their stories. It was refreshing to read a contemporary romance that didn't depend so much on the physical relationship to fill the pages of the book. I liked that there were deeper issues that were handled in such a way that the story wasn't filled with endless angst. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this book and Fiona West has gained a new fan.

My sincere thanks to Tempest and Kite Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book and provide my unbiased opinion of it.

More Than We Bargained For is the fourth book in West's Timber Falls series. You can be like me and read it as a stand alone and it works just fine. There are some pretty heavy topics from an unplanned pregnancy to a major health diagnosis and how Starla and Sawyer can come together through it all. The story was good as I enjoy when romance (woman's fiction) stories gives both POV's and it was a quick read but I found some parts lacking and slow which is totally a me thing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in return for a honest reivew. These thoughts miss spellings and grammar errors are all my own.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Though the beginning of this story is a little predictable and cliche, I ended up devouring this book within hours and I was completely obsessed. I have not read any other books in this series, but I would recommend reading the other books first, just so you know who everyone is. You could do this as a stand-alone, I just feel it would be more enjoyed in order.

A story of two people who oddly find their way to each other in the way of acts of service. I found our main characters’ relationship to be witty and charming. This book is pack with everything from swooning to heartbreaking sobs. The story teaches you about life lessons and that you should live every day to its fullest.

More Than We Bargained For is a very sweet romance. I really liked that there was representation of a serious illness and the symptoms were discussed but they weren't presented as a huge stumbling block. Yes, the character himself thought no one else would want to deal with him and the issues that came along with his illness but the other characters showed him that they loved him and those things didn't define him. The lead female was quite annoying in the beginning with her stubbornness but I didn't mind because that was part of her growth throughout the storyline. I also liked that the author didn't shy away from portraying a mother having a small breakdown. It happens in real life and those little instances are often ignored in romance books. But the romance was what I really enjoyed here. Sawyer was so bashful and sweet, he had a secret crush on Starla that was adorable and she was oblivious. But she was definitely drawn to him too.
This was my first Fiona West book and I will be reading more. This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone

E-arc provided by NetGalley/Tempest and Kite Publishing in exchange for honest review. My thoughts on this book are entirely my own.

The first thing that you should know about me is that I am trash for small town romances, even though I don't really live in a small town and most of the times the plot of all small town books somehow look the same to me. But does that discourage me to read them and love them? NO.

First of all, I really liked the setting of the book. I can't begin to geek over how beautiful Timber Falls sounded and the fact that I really want to read all the books in this series. The side characters managed to be intriguing for me because I haven't read the previous books and they constantly urged me to know more about them. Secondly, I appreciated the character development I could see in Starla, Sawyer and even Charlie. Yes, I have heard of the instances where partners don't leave each other because of so and so reasons but honestly if I couldn't keep up with the character of Charlie. Thirdly, I really appreciated how the topics of Divorce, Pregnancy and MS were dealt. And last but not the least, the romance part itself was really good.

I know there are people in this universe who believe that they are the center of everything and despite their wrongdoings, nothing will happen to them but this guy was insufferable. Even after the fact that Starla clearly told him that there was no chance of them getting back together and the fact that he was caught by her in the process of cheating on her, he still had the audacity to pester her about her moving back with him. Does his character improve? Well he did realize his 'mistakes' and was ready to do anything to make Starla forgive him and since it isn't a fantasy novel, I am okay with this development. He was kinda sufferable in the end so I guess it's alright.

As for Starla's character and Sawyer's character, I liked how they functioned. Starla is a fellow bookworm (bonus points) and to put the expression nicely, she is upright and really good. Same goes for Sawyer.

Now I don't know if its just me but I couldn't overlook the statements Starla's parents made to her about how she should go back to Charlie and the fact that he will take her (at least two times I guess). And even when it was clearly displayed how Starla kind of announced to everyone that she's officially no longer her wife and everything, I would have liked I directly statement or something to this particular comment. That's something that kind of bothered me. And another thing was some conservative thoughts here and there which I know were necessary to show that they were conservative but sometimes I just wanted to go in there and punch the townsfolks. No hard feelings.

I guess that's it. The rest of the things were just so beautiful that I finished this book... which is a big thing considering it was the first book that I could read and finish after the reading slump hit me. Ugh, those ugly days when I couldn't read :((

*Setting: 5/5 stars
*Plot: 4.5/5 stars
*Characters: 4/5 stars
*Writing style: 4/5 stars
*Overall: 4.5 stars

This was very well written, unique, and most of all a heartwarming story. First of all this is the first book that I’ve read from this Author Fiona West.

The book was written in the third person with dual point of view. The story took me by surprise, because I didn’t like the first few chapters of this book. But as I continue to read it, I started to like the main characters especially Starla. In the beginning she was a bit weak, but towards the end she remained strong, not a damsel in distress type of woman, and survived all the trials. And the same goes for Sawyer (he has his own issues too). Both of these characters are very relatable, they have their own weaknesses and most of all strengths.

This book was a part of a series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. Also this is definitely a slow burn with very little action (ahem). So if you’re looking for some cute and clean romance, this is definitely the one.

This book wasn't for me. I loved the premise, the characters and the general vibe but I just cannot deal with these "sweet" and "clea" romances. I really wish there had been a warning that it was "sweet" before I wasted my time on this snoozer.

This was ok but I really struggled because the story seemed to just drag on and on. The writing is good other than that .