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Just One Chance
Can the new doctor next door save Avery from a broken heart?
ER doctor David Daniels thinks his neighbor, Avery, is way out of his league. But chemistry is chemistry, and he's pretty sure they have some. If only she wasn't dating someone else . . .
Avery Middleton thinks her neighbor is cute in a dorky brother kind of way. But the more she gets to know him, he seems a little less like a brother and a lot more like the sexy doctor next door. If not for her recently rekindled relationship with a boyfriend from the past, she might give the doctor a second look.
When David learns something incriminating about Avery's boyfriend, he's forced to decide: play it safe or risk his friendship with Avery and possibly his career to tell her the truth.
Will the sparks between David and Avery be enough to turn their friendship into more?
Previously titled Dreaming of the Next Door Doc.
ER doctor David Daniels thinks his neighbor, Avery, is way out of his league. But chemistry is chemistry, and he's pretty sure they have some. If only she wasn't dating someone else . . .
Avery Middleton thinks her neighbor is cute in a dorky brother kind of way. But the more she gets to know him, he seems a little less like a brother and a lot more like the sexy doctor next door. If not for her recently rekindled relationship with a boyfriend from the past, she might give the doctor a second look.
When David learns something incriminating about Avery's boyfriend, he's forced to decide: play it safe or risk his friendship with Avery and possibly his career to tell her the truth.
Will the sparks between David and Avery be enough to turn their friendship into more?
Previously titled Dreaming of the Next Door Doc.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2019
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July 13, 2023
3 Stars
This was overall a decent love story. Daniel is a new doctor in town and he meets cute his neighbor Avery who’s a native of the island town in South Carolina and who’s full of life and adventure. There’s just one snag. She’s considering getting back with her ex.
This was sweet and easy with just some niggles with both characters. Daniel is a shy endearing guy who is high on anxiety and awkwardness. Avery is in denial when it comes to both men in her life.
A bit outside of normal romance progression and storytelling, this was still feel good.
This was overall a decent love story. Daniel is a new doctor in town and he meets cute his neighbor Avery who’s a native of the island town in South Carolina and who’s full of life and adventure. There’s just one snag. She’s considering getting back with her ex.
This was sweet and easy with just some niggles with both characters. Daniel is a shy endearing guy who is high on anxiety and awkwardness. Avery is in denial when it comes to both men in her life.
A bit outside of normal romance progression and storytelling, this was still feel good.
February 10, 2020
This was a sweet simple read. I enjoyed it. It keep me turning the pages. The girl I understood. I've been there. Drawn to the bad boy when the good guy is right there. There was just something off with the Dr. I keep thinking he was the chick. He just didn't sound like a man. I don't know what it was. Overall I enjoyed it:}
August 16, 2019
This is such a fun series. You don't have to read them all (but you'll want to) and if you don't have to read them in order.
Avery Middleton is a southern girl living outside of Charleston, South Carolina. She loves living on Sullivan's Island, having the beach right outside her backdoor. David Daniels is an ER doctor at MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina), and brand new to South Carolina. He's young for a doctor--only twenty-seven, but that happens when you start med school at 19. Avery thinks David's cute in a "nerdy, little brother" way, but once they start spending time together that might change.
I loved Avery and David's first meeting--him trying to put up plywood on his windows because there was a hurricane in the Atlantic. I found it very funny because I live in the New Orleans area, and it reminded me of how recent transplants react when there's a storm in the Gulf. Some start planning to leave as soon as it's labeled a Category 1.
I liked Avery but that girl was WAY too trusting of her ex-boyfriend, Tucker. Good thing she's got Melba as a neighbor to give it to her straight. I thought it was sweet that Avery taught David about sand dollars, but when she got him to try raw oysters I thought I was going to die. There's no way I could've managed to eat one--I don't even like them fried.
David is SO adorable. He's young and super smart but kind of socially awkward--he doesn't hold anything in, it just all comes out. I loved that he and Lucy had been friends since they were residents, and thought the scene of her husband John giving David dressing advice was fun.
This isn't one of those boy/girl live next door to each other and instantly fall in love stories. David has feelings for Avery right away, but he has to win her over and it takes awhile since she thinks she's getting back together with her ex. This is a clean romance.
Avery Middleton is a southern girl living outside of Charleston, South Carolina. She loves living on Sullivan's Island, having the beach right outside her backdoor. David Daniels is an ER doctor at MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina), and brand new to South Carolina. He's young for a doctor--only twenty-seven, but that happens when you start med school at 19. Avery thinks David's cute in a "nerdy, little brother" way, but once they start spending time together that might change.
I loved Avery and David's first meeting--him trying to put up plywood on his windows because there was a hurricane in the Atlantic. I found it very funny because I live in the New Orleans area, and it reminded me of how recent transplants react when there's a storm in the Gulf. Some start planning to leave as soon as it's labeled a Category 1.
I liked Avery but that girl was WAY too trusting of her ex-boyfriend, Tucker. Good thing she's got Melba as a neighbor to give it to her straight. I thought it was sweet that Avery taught David about sand dollars, but when she got him to try raw oysters I thought I was going to die. There's no way I could've managed to eat one--I don't even like them fried.
David is SO adorable. He's young and super smart but kind of socially awkward--he doesn't hold anything in, it just all comes out. I loved that he and Lucy had been friends since they were residents, and thought the scene of her husband John giving David dressing advice was fun.
This isn't one of those boy/girl live next door to each other and instantly fall in love stories. David has feelings for Avery right away, but he has to win her over and it takes awhile since she thinks she's getting back together with her ex. This is a clean romance.
August 15, 2019
I have loved each of these ABC’s of Love books! And since there are 26 letters of the alphabet, I know there are going to be more stories to read and love.
This one features David and Avery. They live on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. I really loved the whole beach vibe of their life. Who doesn’t want to live on a beach by the ocean? There were parts where the two of them spent time along the beach that I really loved. And the whole southern way of life that this one has was awesome too!
I liked the way David was. He is a bit of a nerd, a doctor at a really young age. That makes his social dynamics just a bit awkward. I don’t know how other people feel about something like that, but for me, it just makes him more real. I like my characters to seem real. Some of my favorite parts were with David’s friend Lucy. She gets her husband to buy him clothes and teach him how to dress, so funny!
Avery. How could I not like Avery. She’s a great girl. But she is a bit misguided when it comes to her ex-boyfriend, Tucker, who has apparently decided not to be an ex anymore. I liked the way Avery befriends David and teaches him a bit about what it means to live on an island in the south.
The plot of this one is cute. I liked the whole girl/boy next door trope. And David does some really funny things in this one when he’s concerned about his job and Avery. You’ll have to read it to find out what and why. But…don’t worry. You’ll love it!
This one features David and Avery. They live on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. I really loved the whole beach vibe of their life. Who doesn’t want to live on a beach by the ocean? There were parts where the two of them spent time along the beach that I really loved. And the whole southern way of life that this one has was awesome too!
I liked the way David was. He is a bit of a nerd, a doctor at a really young age. That makes his social dynamics just a bit awkward. I don’t know how other people feel about something like that, but for me, it just makes him more real. I like my characters to seem real. Some of my favorite parts were with David’s friend Lucy. She gets her husband to buy him clothes and teach him how to dress, so funny!
Avery. How could I not like Avery. She’s a great girl. But she is a bit misguided when it comes to her ex-boyfriend, Tucker, who has apparently decided not to be an ex anymore. I liked the way Avery befriends David and teaches him a bit about what it means to live on an island in the south.
The plot of this one is cute. I liked the whole girl/boy next door trope. And David does some really funny things in this one when he’s concerned about his job and Avery. You’ll have to read it to find out what and why. But…don’t worry. You’ll love it!
December 17, 2021
2.5 ⭐
I feel like this was soooo rushed. One minute he had moved next door and the next he had fallen in love?
I think there was so much potential here but it didn't hit the mark for me.
I feel like this was soooo rushed. One minute he had moved next door and the next he had fallen in love?
I think there was so much potential here but it didn't hit the mark for me.
April 7, 2026
1.5.
This was really bad for me. There was no chemistry between the main characters. The dialogue was flat and cringey, with nothing cute or clever uttered throughout the whole thing. I was not rooting for them at all. In fact, I wanted Avery to run far away from David.
While I think the intention here was to make David’s awkwardness endearing, it ended up being totally creepy. He’s kind of a stalker weirdo creeper, and I did not like him at all.
I also felt like Avery was rude to him. She led him on and her attitude toward him seemed really patronizing just because he was awkward.
The “love” part of the story came WAY TOO FAST. So weird. So rushed. So (again) creepy. Truly not a fan at all.
It felt like a first draft done by a middle schooler writing fanfic about some awkward celebrity she likes. It was not good. So sorry to Jenny.
No spice.
This was really bad for me. There was no chemistry between the main characters. The dialogue was flat and cringey, with nothing cute or clever uttered throughout the whole thing. I was not rooting for them at all. In fact, I wanted Avery to run far away from David.
While I think the intention here was to make David’s awkwardness endearing, it ended up being totally creepy. He’s kind of a stalker weirdo creeper, and I did not like him at all.
I also felt like Avery was rude to him. She led him on and her attitude toward him seemed really patronizing just because he was awkward.
The “love” part of the story came WAY TOO FAST. So weird. So rushed. So (again) creepy. Truly not a fan at all.
It felt like a first draft done by a middle schooler writing fanfic about some awkward celebrity she likes. It was not good. So sorry to Jenny.
No spice.
February 13, 2025
Okay…so David is a sweet, successful, smart, and somewhat adorable guy. In what world is he NOT a catch? Avery, on the other hand, is not so awesome. She dates a guy she doesn’t really like because he’s rich and well-known. Meanwhile, she leads on David constantly, keeping him just close enough that she can have him interested but still convince herself she’s doing nothing wrong. Unlikable.
September 16, 2019
Very cute!
Very cute! I loved the setting and I loved David. Bumbling, blushing, sincere David. He was the star of the show. Fun addition to this series!
Very cute! I loved the setting and I loved David. Bumbling, blushing, sincere David. He was the star of the show. Fun addition to this series!
June 1, 2020
David is absolutely adorable! This is one of my favorites of the series.
December 23, 2019
Fun and flirty romance. A few editing issues, but a cute afternoon read.
October 12, 2024
Another quick read for me that was really enjoyable. I did get irritated with the main characters at times because they are stubborn!! It's funny, cute, sad, and more. Overall a great read!
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August 15, 2019
Love this sweet romance about dorky ER doctor David and free spirit Avery!! I love how David always says exactly what he is thinking, and how his quirkiness grows on Avery! David likes her from the start but it takes Avery a while to decide what she thinks about David and that is so refreshing for me, I really get annoyed with 'insta love' stories! I like how they have a solid friendship over time that grows. This short story will suck you in because you won't want to stop reading until you find out what happens on their journey to love!! I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review of it's awesomeness!!
August 15, 2019
What a sweet romance!! I absolutely love the adorable innocence of David and how he unapologetically wears his heart on his sleeve. This is the first book I’ve read by Brenna Jacobs and I can’t wait to read more. I appreciate her dedication to writing fun, clean, swoon-worthy books that provide us with a fun escape for a little while. *I received a complementary copy of this book and this is my honest review.
February 8, 2024
2/5 🌟
This would have been 4 stars but the mfc really got in my nerves. She annoyed me so much. She does not deserve David. At all. I’m so mad. I don’t get her thinking process at all. Like he was trying to help you and she needed to understand why David couldn’t tell her anything. Ugh. Book was really easy to read.
David 🦋😋🫠💌🤭♾️💳✨🫶🏼🤩😫😏😍♾️🦋
This would have been 4 stars but the mfc really got in my nerves. She annoyed me so much. She does not deserve David. At all. I’m so mad. I don’t get her thinking process at all. Like he was trying to help you and she needed to understand why David couldn’t tell her anything. Ugh. Book was really easy to read.
David 🦋😋🫠💌🤭♾️💳✨🫶🏼🤩😫😏😍♾️🦋
March 24, 2020
This is my first read by Ms. Jacobs and I'll be back for more. I'm excited she has a whole alphabet series going.
I really like the interaction between Avery and Daniel. He's got all kinds of social issues, but is super smart and really sweet. Avery needs to see the light sooner, but if she did, there wouldn't be much of a story.
Love the next door neighbor! She's a hoot.
I found myself wanting to shun my everyday responsibilities to grab my kindle and finish reading. You will too.
I really like the interaction between Avery and Daniel. He's got all kinds of social issues, but is super smart and really sweet. Avery needs to see the light sooner, but if she did, there wouldn't be much of a story.
Love the next door neighbor! She's a hoot.
I found myself wanting to shun my everyday responsibilities to grab my kindle and finish reading. You will too.
January 9, 2025
This was a cute, he falls first, dual POV romance between an nervous, shy, doctor who moves next door to sweet, big-hearted Avery. The only trouble is she's just re-started something with her ex and David knows that the ex has a fiance. What follows is a sweet friends to lovers kissing only romance with obstacles, anxiety rep (him) and a big-hearted male lead. Good on audio and a quick read that will surely appeal to fans of authors like Courtney Walsh or Jennifer Peel.
August 22, 2022
Jenny Proctor is a “feel good” author for me. Whenever I need a dose of positivity, something to pick me up and make me feel all the feels. I loved Just One Chance. A quick read, set by the beach in Charleston, seriously so good. ❤️
September 30, 2021
Short and sweet!
January 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this book, now on to the next book in the series.
October 10, 2022
the book was so cute omg, literally so good.
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May 31, 2025Not sure what just happened! (baaaad)
July 3, 2025
sweet, simple, vanilla, and predictable- sometimes you need that.
June 5, 2026
interesting..... that is all.
September 20, 2026
It was a cute book! Maybe I’m crazy, but I didn’t find the main characters to be very likeable. I listened to the audiobook, so maybe it was the narrator’s spin on it I didn’t like.
June 19, 2026
I needed something that did not require brainpower …. This audio reader sucks so bad at southern accents
August 23, 2024
so sweet!!!
I loved dr Daniel’s, a true sweetie.
Avery took long enough to see it but finally she got a clue lol
I loved dr Daniel’s, a true sweetie.
Avery took long enough to see it but finally she got a clue lol
January 2, 2026
I can’t believe how everyone just gaslighted him in the end because he kept his mouth shut. I work in healthcare. HIPPA is nothing to play with. People not only lose their jobs, they get sued for violating patient confidentiality. This would never work in the real world. He shouldn’t be bashed and treated like a bad guy because he was trying to protect himself. David being played as the bad guy especially after revealing who the real villain was just infuriated me. Even outside of the medical field, people with connections can literally ruin your life if they really wanted to, so David’s hands were literally tied. Also, Avery’s ignorance is almost unbelievable. She’s like a child hiding in a grown ups body.
August 15, 2019
Such a cute book! I couldn’t help but be smitten with the nerdy, yet adorable Dr. David and cute Avery and their road to love! Brenna Jacobs has done it again and, as always, I can’t wait to see what she writes next!!
I received a complimentary copy and this is my honest review
I received a complimentary copy and this is my honest review
August 8, 2025
This was OK.
I felt bad for the doctor because he seemed like a great guy but our heroine was so blinded with the other guy that she refused to see the great qualities of this other guy. For me, he deserved better than her.
But it had a good ending for him so I guess it's ok.
I felt bad for the doctor because he seemed like a great guy but our heroine was so blinded with the other guy that she refused to see the great qualities of this other guy. For me, he deserved better than her.
But it had a good ending for him so I guess it's ok.
May 14, 2021
This is an okay read. The writing felt a little stilted to me. I liked David but he fell in love with the first person he met and was a bit obsessive about Avery. Kisses only.
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