Wait With Me #3: One Moment Please by Amy Daws book review

Ohhhhhh....yesssssss!  I love Amy Daws books and the spice they bring. One Moment Please follows Lynsey Jones, a quirky grad student who’s been writing her thesis in the hospital cafeteria and accidentally provokes the attention of the brooding ER doctor, Josh Richardson. A one-night stand after a bar clash leaves both thinking it was a single mistake—until three months later when Lynsey shows up in Josh’s ER after a disastrous Tinder date and routine bloodwork reveals she’s pregnant. Shocked to learn the surprise baby is his, Josh struggles with a guarded, guilt-shaped heart that keeps him emotionally distant despite growing responsibility. Lynsey, pragmatic and spirited, navigates unexpected motherhood while grappling with the messy fallout of their hookup and Josh’s walls. Between sharp banter, awkward intimacy, family supports (and frictions), and emotional reckonings tied to Josh’s past, the pair hurt, stumble, and gradually build toward honesty and commitment. The story mixes laugh-out-loud scenes, steamy moments, and heavier beats—including illness and grief—that test the couple and deepen their bond before a hopeful resolution. 

I loved this book for its blend of screwball meet-cute energy and contemporary romantic tension: the push-pull between a feisty heroine and a grumpy, complicated hero creates combustible chemistry and plenty of snappy dialogue. Fans of “surprise baby” tropes will appreciate the emotional stakes that come from unexpected parenthood—how responsibility forces characters to confront fears and grow. The book balances humor and steam with moments of sincere vulnerability, giving readers both escapist romance and character work that pays off. Be ready for some sexy spanking and a unexpected baby.  I didn't realize this was the 3rd book in the series, but it was easy to just jump right in.  I read it as an ebook and I wish I had the new physical copy with sprayed edges and cute cover.  

This book is out July 14, 2026.  Thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for a eARC.