First Love, Take Two

Sajni Patel

Sep 2021 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

On the verge of realizing her dream of being a doctor, Preeti Patel should be ecstatic. But between the stress of her residency, trying to find a job, and managing her traditional, no-boundaries family, Preeti's anxiety is through the roof. Relationships and love aren't even an option. Fortunately, Preeti's finally found a new place to stay . . . only to discover that her new roommate is her ex.

Preeti never quite got over Daniel Thompson. Super-hot, plenty of swagger, amazing cook—the guy is practically perfect. And if it weren't for their families, there might have been a happily ever after. But it's hard to keep her sanity and libido in check when the man of her dreams is sleeping mere feet away. Can Preeti and Daniel find a way to stand up and fight for each other one last time . . . before they lose their second chance?

Ratings and reviews

Medical resident Preeti is considering an arranged marriage when her ex, Daniel, comes back into her life. The spark between them is still there, but so is their reason for breaking up. Certain family members aren't shy in voicing their objections to the mixed-race relationship. Given their different backgrounds, is their love really worth fighting for? Preeti and Daniel have a complicated relationship. Apart from their families, they're perfect for each other. But certain family members are toxic, and that plays into Preeti's anxiety. Thankfully, Daniel is strong, understanding, and devoted to her. These are beautifully developed characters who work hard for their HEA. TW: fetal demise of a patient. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel is a delightful second chance at love, forced proximity love story. Preeti and Daniel are such loveable characters that I was rooting for them both throughout the entire book. Their love for each other is so powerful that I felt it through the pages of the book. Preeti is just about to finish her residency and is about to become a real doctor, she should be ecstatic, yet her anxiety is high as she worries about finding a real job in medical practice. Her roommate is on her honeymoon, and Preeti knows she has to find another place to live as the newlyweds will move into her apartment when they return. When her friend suggests she live in her apartment for a few months to give her time to search for a permanent place, Preeti is happy to put off apartment hunting for a few weeks, until she realizes she has to share the apartment with he ex-boyfriend Daniel. First Love, Take Two is a story about love, family, loyalty, racism, second chances. Sajni Patel is a talented writer who is able to write about mental health, racism and cultural issues, with compassion and insight. She balances these issues with a healthy dose of humor and heart. I was drawn into this story immediately and read it all in one sitting. The love between Preeti and Daniel was so real, strong, and palpable, I just couldn’t wait until their HEA. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good love story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

First Love, Take Two was a book that I latched on to immediately when I started it. It was one of those that if I could have just kept reading it in one sitting I would have. Preeti Patel is in the late stages of finishing her residency and then will be a full-fledged doctor. She's interviewing for positions and hoping to stay at the location she's at, but knows she may not get the offer she's hoping for. With her friend and roommate having just gotten married, she's also got to find a new place to live. When her other friend suggests moving into her apartment that she still holds the lease for even though she's moved out of town, Preeti takes her up on the offer. What she doesn't realize at first is that she's going to have a roommate. Her ex and love of her life, Daniel Thompson. Preeti broke up with Daniel several years ago, but Daniel still doesn't know the reasons. When the two of them are forced into close proximity, they are forced to deal with their issues, but Preeti is willing to draw that out as long as possible! Will they be able to find their way back to one another or will other outside factors play too big of a role? I loved this book. I not only loved Preeti and Daniel, but I learned so much about Indian culture. I am always looking to expand my horizons and I was grateful to be able to do that through this book. I truly didn't want to put it down. I would highly recommend picking this one up.

About the author

Award-winning author Sajni Patel was born in vibrant India and raised in the heart of Texas. She draws on personal experiences, cultural expectations, and Southern flair to create worlds centered around strong Indian women. Once in MMA, she’s now all about puppies, rainbows, and tortured love stories. She divides her time between Hawai’i (where honu is her #1 obsession) and Austin (where she not-so-secretly watches Matthew McConaughey from afar during UT football games). Queso is her weakness and thanks to her family’s cooking, Indian/Tex-Mex cuisine is a real thing. She’s a die-hard Marvel Comics fan, an ube fanatic, and is always wrapped up in a story.