From best-selling author GiGi Meier, a small town romance between a foul-mouth car restorer and a determined Judo Olympian who refuses to take no for an answer.

Growing up in a male-dominated world and restoring classic cars, Dani Winters is hardened by life and its disappointments. Abandoned by her mom as a child and raised by her dad in an apartment above the repair shop, Dani is used to watching the success of others with every vintage car she restores.

Tomlin Takahashi, a three-time Olympian, and world-renowned Judo champion meet his match in Dani Winters after she refuses to take on his car preservation project. Used to winning in life, he does not like being rejected and sets out to change her mind. Whatever the cost.

Dani despises men flashing their money to get their way. When Tomlin breaks her best friend's heart and walks in months later, wanting to jump the line on her year-long restoration waitlist, it brings out the worst in her.

Tomlin is Book One of a Duet. A full-length novel with no cliffhangers but Dani and Tomlin's story continues in Book Two.

Tomlin is a single POV, slow burn, enemies-to-almost lovers, slight age gap, forced proximity romance containing dark themes. Content warnings are available on the author's website.

Keywords: Classic car restoration, male-dominated world, strong female protagonist, emotional growth, vintage car restoration, Olympian character, judo champion, enemies-to-lovers romance, forced proximity, dark themed romance, age gap romance, personal development, car preservation, family abandonment, father-daughter relationship, repair shop setting, success and disappointment, overcoming rejection, wealth and influence, resilience and strength, contemporary romance novel, romantic tension, book series, character-driven story, love and betrayal, heartbreak and healing, no cliffhanger ending, content warnings, female empowerment, relationship dynamics, romantic conflict, power struggle, romance with a twist, modern love story, challenging gender norms, female mechanic, athletic romance, emotional resilience, character complexity, overcoming life challenges, full-length novel, opposites attract, moral dilemmas, trust issues in relationships, love against odds.

You’ll enjoy this series If you like these authors: Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Christina Lauren, Penelope Douglas, Sally Thorne, Helena Hunting, Mariana Zapata, Vi Keeland, Tessa Bailey, Kristen Callihan, K. Bromberg, Meghan Quinn, R.S. Grey, Kendall Ryan, J. Daniels, L.J. Shen, Corinne Michaels, K.A. Tucker, Aly Martinez, Abbi Glines, Alice Clayton, J. Kenner, Karina Halle, Lauren Blakely, Mia Sheridan, Samantha Young, S.C. Stephens, Belle Aurora, Raine Miller, Monica Murphy, Julie James, Kristen Proby, A.L. Jackson, Katy Evans, Sylvia Day, Audrey Carlan, and Brittainy C. Cherry seamlessly blend the realms of romance, emotional depth, and strong character narratives, similar to GiGi Meier's distinctive style.