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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail - (A Bright Falls Novel) by Ashley Herring Blake (Paperback)
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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.
- About the Author: Ashley Herring Blake is an award-winning author.
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
- Series Name: A Bright Falls Novel
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"For Astrid Parker, failure is unacceptable. Ever since she broke up with her fiancâe a year ago, she's been focused on her career. ... When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn's renovation that will be [featured] on a popular home improvement show, Innside America, Astrid knows this is the answer to everything that is wrong with her life. ... However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru's granddaughter and lead carpenter for the inn's renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes"--Book Synopsis
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?Review Quotes
"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 "As only she can, Ashley Herring Blake weaves magic through each corner of her work, transporting readers to an inclusive haven they'll never want to leave."--Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love "If you've read the first in this series, you wouldn't think this could be even better, but somehow it is! Blake has outdone herself. She's truly a romance powerhouse and an auto buy author."--Meryl Wilsner, author of Mistakes Were Made "Returning readers will be delighted to revisit Bright Falls and any romance fan will thrill at the sexual and emotional gratification on offer here."--Publishers Weekly "Blake tenderly explores Astrid's journey to becoming more herself--which involves interrogating her career dreams and realizing that she's bisexual. Astrid and Jordan are both appealing characters, and Astrid's boisterous and endearing group of queer friends will make Bright Falls a town readers won't want to leave. A steamy, emotional, and charming romance about defining success on your own terms."--Kirkus Reviews "The characters and relationship feel balanced and fresh...Blake's second "Bright Falls" novel (after Delilah Green Doesn't Care) is a good fit for readers looking for stories involving thirtysomething characters, bisexuality, strong friendships, and character growth."--Library Journal "Ashley Herring Blake expertly employs humor and angst to set two lost women on a rocky path to happily ever after...For fans of renovation shows, found family, stolen kisses and the occasional crude joke, Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail is a literary success."--Shelf Awareness "Delivering an emotionally complex yet upbeat rivals-to-lovers romance with two headstrong women at its core featuring relatable themes that are sure to make millennials feel seen like never before, Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail is a welcome addition to the queer adult romance genre!"--The Nerd Daily "Ashley Herring Blake's follow-up to Delilah Green Doesn't Care is a hot and hopeful renovation romance."--BookPage
About the Author
Ashley Herring Blake is an award-winning author. She holds a master's degree in teaching and loves coffee, arranging her books by color, and cold weather. She is the author of the romance novel Delilah Green Doesn't Care, the young adult novels Suffer Love, How to Make a Wish, and Girl Made of Stars, and the middle grade novels Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, andHazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea. She's also a coeditor on the young adult romance anthology Fools in Love. She lives on a very tiny island off the coast of Georgia with her family.Dimensions (Overall): 8.11 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x 1.18 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: A Bright Falls Novel
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 400
Publisher: Berkley Books
Theme: Romantic Comedy
Format: Paperback
Author: Ashley Herring Blake
Language: English
Street Date: November 22, 2022
TCIN: 86057107
UPC: 9780593336427
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-3771
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
My favorite in the series!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kimsue1313 - 5 days ago
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail is a delightful cozy sapphic romance and my favorite in the trilogy. Astrid and Jordan’s banter is fun and the chemistry is sizzling. I enjoyed the dual POVs so we could see where each person was struggling, even though they didn’t always share with each other. All of their behaviors made sense given what we knew, no one went over the top just to push the plot. I also liked that there wasn’t too much time spent on miscommunication. Both characters were fairly patient and supportive in tough situations and it was so sweet to read. I recommend to anyone needing something a little cozy right now.
one of my fav books.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
k - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
10/10 recommend this book, love the characters, love the story line, love the love.🌈