Make it a Double

Pinecrest Ridge #2

by Amber Palmer

Genres: Romance, Westerns, Contemporary Romance

460 pages, Paperback

Expected publication September 10, 2026

About the author

Amber Palmer is an American romance author specializing in paranormal and contemporary love stories. Born in Arizona and raised in Texas, she’s the proud parent of three mischievous cats and one playful pup. When she’s not devouring spicy romance novels, you can find her curating bookish Spotify playlists or jotting down ideas for her next project. A fierce advocate for mental health, Amber crafts characters who face and heal from deep traumas. She’s unapologetically passionate about all things spicy—both in books and life—and loves gaming with her husband in her downtime.

Reviews

[Birch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make it a Double, book 2 in the Pinecrest Ridge Series, isn't a book I would normally pick up. It has two tropes that I typically avoid, virgin and pregnancy, but Amber wrote it. I knew this author wouldn't treat (not knocking anyone's yums, just not for me) it as so many others have; where the woman’s worth is tied to their purity, power imbalance, shame, or fetishized. Instead our fmc, Sawyer decided her own timeline, she had the power and autonomy in her choices. It wasn't a focus of the mmc's, he was just happy to get a 💋 kiss.
As for the pregnancy trope, it wasn't used to trap the characters together, it wasn't a fix to a HEA, and it didn't shift the focus of the two characters falling in love. It did knock Sawyer's life off her normal routine, a little stolen agency but Sawyer comes to realize how stuck she was and that you need a little strife to get the good things in life.
Sawyer knew nothing more than working hard, relying on yourself and really not getting ahead. She was surrounded by those that loved her, but she never wanted to rely on anyone despite her always being the first to offer help. Finally, she started taking help, seeing she had friends and her world started to grow. When Beckett came back into her life she was in a better place and more open to trust. It was a nice character arc, watching a young woman grow into someone who was confident and had options, and realize not everyone leaves when it gets toughs.
Beckett, what can I say about the greenest flag mmc. He is everything his father hoped he wouldn't be and that is fantastic. A few examples: getting his license, so he could sneak off and visit his sister to enlisting our favourite slutty moustache-wearing grump, Duke, to set up Duke's Daddy Day Camp™️ and keeping track of all Sawyer's cravings. Ooh and poor, poor Beckett, he died a thousand deaths. He definitely loved his baby momma 🥵.
Olivia may have had to force her friendship on Sawyer at first, but it was one that helped build Sawyer. I loved all the guys bonding, the teasing between Lukas, Grady and Duke and how easily they slot Beckett into their family. One of my favourite tropes is found family and this group of friends is defintiely a strong knit family. They will go to bat for you.
I need to get a few t-shirts made, Gram was rocking some side splitting one liners. I also need to find cherry 🍒 7up, I have never had it.
Now I pariently wait for Lukas and Tatum's story in book 3. Patiently, yes.
And you know your limits, so read the author's content warnings
Thank you Amber Palmer for this ARC. I received an advanced reader copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Briana smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
Arc review

BECKETT YOU GIANT GREEN FLAG OF A MAN YOU!!!! OH YOU GOSH YOU HEARTTHROB😭

This book has me in a damn CHOKEHOLD. I will forever be thinking about these two🥹

Sawyer. My girl. I absolutely love her so much. She's such a sweetheart. I love how she was the country girl our man Beckett was the City guy🤭 Their INSTANT banter was chefs freaking kiss. She was thinking he was just another guy coming into the bar to flirt, but he had eyes for her😏 Her showing him around a small town and him trying things hes never had warmed my heart. He was willing to do and try anything just to see her smile🥹 With one night leading to a giant surprise. Sawyer found out she was going to be a mommy...alone, after Beckett was back in the city. Knowing how scared she was broke my heart, even with her bestfriend as a support system 😭 I just wanted to give her the biggest hug. She truly was the best mommy🥹

Beckett our guyyyyyy!!! After a fun night, he heads back into the city. Not thinking he was ever meant for a small town but couldnt stop thinking about the girl in it. A job for his dad in that very small town, he couldnt pass up the opportunity to go. Them meeting again had me GAGGED, OH MY GOSH 😭😭😭 Sawyer was so nervous to tell him he was the father , but our guy stepped UP. Truly a freaking man. Watching him fall in love every day with her, watching their baby grow and giving into her cravings.....i was down bad. He was so patient with her. So loving and careful. Knowing his dad was pressuring him to finish the job, he had done everything to get around it to spend his life with his little family. AND HE REALLY DID THAT. The way he built a life for them had ME CRYING😭😭😭

I just love these two so much and feel these two are truly soulmates. In real life they would be with eachother for a lifetime and beyond.🧡

Thank you Amber for the earc🥹

[Becca :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t think there’s a trope Amber could write that I wouldn’t love.

This was an accidental pregnancy (my least fav trope) and still it was somehow was a five star read. She actually got me to ENJOY the trope. What is this witchcraft? Sorcery?

The MMCs she writes genuinely make me swoon and Beckett is no different. A lil curly haired rich boy and his puppy dog eyes like PLEASE SPARE ME I’m already in love.

Jokes aside I loved this book. The meaning put into these books is so incredible. Each character struggles with their own sense of self and purpose in a way that makes them so human and so real. The feel of the book is raw and emotional and so so beautiful. Every book Amber has written has made me cry and to me that’s a sign that these books have a deeper meaning to them that surpasses any trope that I could outline or dissect.

I love these contemporary romances with all my heart and find so much connection with them when reading. These books deal with real issues, real trauma, and real grief to the point where it actually has helped me to sit back and dissect my own feelings on similar matters and this book is probably the one that has done that the most for me. Which is truly the most impactful thing I can really say. I never wanted it to end.

[Amy Carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel I am in my accidental pregnancy era, but add in that she was a v!rgin?! Yes please. Add in the rich city boy, and a small town girl who is trying to keep her head above water, and you have a hit.

Our girl Sawyer, had never had it easy in life, and her guard is all the way up. Seeing Beckett come back and do everything he could to knock her walls down was a total chef's kiss. She definitely makes him work for it, and it was so refreshing that there wasn't just a white knight who swooped in and fixed all the problems.

Beckett was a busy man, trying to escape the clutches of his father, while helping the small town of Pinecrest, that he unexpectedly found himself falling for, as well as the bartender who carried his baby. Their dynamic was sweet and fiesty, and their opposites just fit together perfectly.

The found family is a crucial part of this book, and seeing some of our favorite characters was the best. Duke and Olivia care for Sawyer so much, and the friend group dynamics are so funny. I cannot wait to see where this series goes, and to see Sawyer and Beckett's baby as they grow!

Thank you so so much to Amber and team for the early copy to read!

[Faith Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so so much to Amber and her team for the e-Arc. Sawyer and Beckett are now in first place for my all time favorite Amber Palmer couple! This had some of my favorite tropes and I was already so excited to read this being that it’s an Amber Palmer story but this exceeded and surpassed all of my expectations. The billionaire and the bartender are an unlikely match but their chemistry was off the charts! I loved how Beckett embraced being a future dad and did everything he could for Sawyer, even making sure her cravings were always satisfied. Daddy Beckett was HOTT and I could not put this book down and did not want it to end! One of the easiest 5 star reviews I have given!

[morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I loved everything about this book. I didn’t think it could get any better than one more round but somehow Amber never ceases to amaze me😭 Beckett and sawyer were the most perfect pair and their little one just completed their perfect family. And don’t get me started on the babies name…🥹 UGH MY HEART ❤️
Also lowkey can I be grams when I’m older? She honestly was such a moment and I really just vibed with her. Such an easy 5 stars. I read it this whole thing in two sittings because I couldn’t put it down

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

I love an accidental pregnancy trope, and this book knocked it out of the park.

First things first, I am obsessed with Sawyer. She is so relatable, I can't tell you how many times I thought to myself "girl, same" while reading this book. She's funny, sassy, and independent as hell. Her journey was a beautiful one to see. Sawyer has spent her life just getting by, doing what she can just to make ends meet. Meeting Beckett changed everything. She found love, family, and confidence.

Beckett was an absolute sweetheart and he deserves love and peace. and also, fuck his dad. I loved everything about this man. He is a walking green flag.

I loved everything about this book, the found family, the banter, the emotions, the spice. An absolute 5 star read.

[claireesbookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a good read wow!! I am a sucker for an accidental pregnancy book and I really enjoyed this one. I loved seeing Sawyer’s growth throughout the book but it felt like Beckett was lacking somewhere. Don’t get me wrong I loved him but also felt like I couldn’t get a read on him because he was so hot and cold in the beginning. The foreshadowing for book 3 was top tier and I’m so excited to read more from Amber!!!


Thank you to Amber and her team for the advanced copy!

[SammyGinge · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect accidental pregnancy! Sawyer and Beckett have a steamy ONS and she sneaks out in the morning. Fast forward to her finding out she’s pregnant and him who has not stopped thinking about her when he’s sent back to Pinecrest by his ahole dad. I could not put this down while waiting for Beckett to find out he’s going to be a dad. The two have a slow burn and I loved it!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alpha Read 💕

Amber did it again!!!! Will do a more in depth review after reading the final draft

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO freaking good but RTC 💙

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good, rtc

[lucialeelibros · Rating 5 out of 5]

the way this book made me giggle so loud and made me feel so happy.

[Allie DeMars · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
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