A Double Shot of Love by T.J. Amberson: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She absolutely must not fall in love…

Danielle Gillespie knows she needs to focus on three things: getting top grades in her college classes, preparing for medical school, and working as a tutor on campus.

She also knows that she absolutely doesn't have time for romance.

So even when she totally embarrasses herself in front of the hottest guy she has ever seen, Danielle isn't too flustered . . . until she learns that Mr. Hottie is Joel Lambert, the university's star athlete and the individual she will be tutoring for the entire month.

However, Danielle remains certain that she won't fall for Joel. She's not only too busy for love, she would never be interested in a cocky athlete, anyway. Plus, she's sure a celebrity like Joel would never be interested in a bookish girl like her.

Yet as Danielle and Joel start working together, she begins to discover that he's perhaps not the obnoxiously conceited man she assumed him to be, and she soon joins forces with him to fight for a cause they both believe in.

Now with everything—both on and off the court—suddenly on the line for each of them, Danielle realizes her regimented, academics-focused life is on a collision course with Joel's celebrity-athlete world . . . and her heart is going to have to decide what matters most.

The Author

TJ Amberson writes sweet rom-coms and romances that are filled with sizzling chemistry, swoony kisses, laugh-out-loud moments, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. She also writes thrilling, clean fantasy adventures for teens and advanced tween readers.

TJ hails from the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband, the best on-demand story advisor ever. When she's not writing, she might be found enjoying a hot chocolate, pretending to know how to garden, riding her bike, video editing, or playing the piano. She loves to travel. She adores all things cozy and holiday-themed. She thinks there's no such thing as too much seasonal décor.

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Book Review

A Double Shot of Love is part of The Coffee Loft: Fall Collection. This is a multi-author series and all books feature a Coffee Loft shop, but can be enjoyed in any order or as standalone. 

This was such a fun read! First of all, that meet cute! I absolutely love a good awkward (embarrassing even) meet cute, and this one was really great and had me smiling right from the start! I couldn't help but enjoy these two together. Their chemistry was definitely there, but neither had any interest in dating anyone... what with his athletics and her medical career goals taking up most of their focus. But as they spend more time together for a common cause, their bond only strengthens. It was definitely a very slow burn... but it felt just right for these characters. I loved seeing them work together throughout the story and it made that payoff all the more satisfying! This one is also a prequel to the author's Lakewood series, which I've had on my TBR, but hadn't had a chance to read yet... this definitely had me looking forward to doing so even more. If you're looking for a sweet fall read, this is certainly one to check out. 

A Double Shot of Love is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 

You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4eGOHqq