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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

Written by: Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
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An interior designer who is never without the perfect plan learns to renovate her love life without one in this new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care.

For Astrid Parker, failure is unacceptable. Ever since she broke up with her fiancé a year ago, she’s been focused on her career—her friends might say she’s obsessed, but she knows she’s just driven. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn’s renovation, which will be featured on a popular HGTV show, Innside America, Astrid is thrilled. Not only will the project distract her from her failed engagement and help her struggling business, but her perpetually displeased mother might finally give her a nod of approval.

However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru’s granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Jordan is determined to preserve the history of her family’s inn, particularly as the rest of her life is in shambles. When that determination turns into some light sabotage to ruffle Astrid’s perfect little feathers, the showrunners ask them to play up the tension. But somewhere along the way, their dislike for each other evolves into something quite different, and Astrid must decide what success truly means. Is she going to pursue the life that she’s expected to lead or the one that she wants?
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy

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"Ashley Herring Blake knocks it out of the park again with a rivals-to-lovers story with a big beating heart! She has a knack for writing characters who feel like they could be your friends—flawed women with complex inner lives who leap off the page with personality. I wanted to give Astrid a giant hug; I wanted to give Jordan my number. Bright Falls is a world I want to live in, and I can't wait to return to!"—Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
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A good one but not the best in the trilogy. Im just not sure i liked the ending.

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I enjoyed this audiobook. Absolutely adorable and Romantic. I am looking forward to the third book in this series.

Another great love story

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This series is really super cute. The characters are likeable, the plot is low stakes, but keeps you interested. There is so much queer joy in this story.

So Cute

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Ashley Herring Blake has a gift in character building and story telling - this second novel of her best friend’s trilogy does not disappoint. Wonderful queer representation without feeling forced, deep feels that had my heart aching and some spice for good measure. Would most definitely recommend and already looking forward to her next release.

Ashley Herring Blake Does It Again

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loved both the story and readers voice. I finished it within a day and I must say it's a new favorite!

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