First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel: Preeti Patel should be in her element after all her hard work, 
long nights and even longer days have finally paid of, well sort of, with her residency almost over Preeti is one step closer to being a fully fledged doctor. The only issue being she is about to be out of a place to live and she still needs to find a permanent position at the hospital. With her roommate having just got married the last thing Preeti wants to do is be a third wheel and cramp their bubble of happiness which is exactly how she finds herself rooming with non other than the devilishly charming Daniel Thompson!
Now this shouldn’t be an issue right, rooming with a good looking and talented cook sounds like a dream to most girls, well it would be if Daniel wasn’t the guy that still held Preeti’s heart in his hands! With her overly involved parents constantly all up in her personal business will Preeti and Daniel finally be able to work around all the obstacles that pop up in their path?
I loved the sound of this book and it only got better as I continued reading Preeti and Daniel’s story. I really enjoyed the fact that this book tackled so many major issues that people of colour tend to face when it comes to family involvement and opinions. Sajni Patel has done a stand out job with the way she depicts what happens in a Desi (Indian) family and their love for being overly involved as well as all the high and mighty standards that they impose.
I absolutely loved getting to see both Preeti and Daniel grow as individuals but also as a couple. In the six years since their break up you can see that both have grown and can handle the opinions of others in a more mature way. However it was Preeti that really stood out for me, I loved that she finally stood up for herself and what she wants and who she wants to be with. The tension between these two was HOT! I loved getting to see them try and work through their old feelings while trying to navigate their new situation.
One of the big topics in this novel was race and racism. Even with Preeti and Daniel coming from two different races and having to face a whole lot of backlash on their mixed race relationship, I found that the entire thing was handled very tastefully. Aside from a few heavy topic this book was very much a feel good read with a kickbutt female lead that found her own way breaking down all the walls put in front of her!
First Love, Take Two is a definite must read! This second chance meets forced proximity romance will have you rooting this couple on in their journey to happily ever after!
Book Info:
Publication: September 21st 2021 | Forever | The Trouble with Hating You
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?
