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Fool Me Once
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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A simmering slow burn bursting with banter This is a romance for anyone whos ever felt too messy to be loved. ROSIE DANAN, author of The Roommate In this fierce and funny battle of the exes, Ashley Winstead's Fool Me Once explores the chaos of wanting something you used to have. Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications director at a women-run electric car company (thats better than Tesla, thank you), and after work she is Stoner, drinking guys under the table and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed Thats because Lees learned one big lesson: never trust love. Four major heartbreaks set her straight, from her father cheating on her mom all the way to Ben Laderman in grad schoolwho wasnt actually cheating, but she could have sworn he was, so she reciprocated in kind. Then Ben shows up five years later, working as a policy expert for the most liberal governor in Texas history, just as Lee is trying to get a clean energy bill rolling. Things get complicatedand competitiveas Lee and Ben are forced to work together. Tension builds just as old sparks reignite, fanning the flames for a romantic dustup the size of Texas.
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keepingupwiththepenguins
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Mehso-so

I found Lee a bit much, if I‘m honest. Her savage determination to be a Cool Girl, and her pathological fear of infidelity, ruined not only her own life but also any chances I had of sympathising with her. That said, what will really sell Fool Me Once is the satisfying ending that promises a much brighter future than the voters of Texas are anticipating in reality. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/fool-me-once-ashley-winstead/

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Nicki_K
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Mehso-so

This was a fun rom com/chicklit type read. I just wasn't that invested in the characters and I didn't really click with them, would be the only reasons why I didn't rate it higher. Its well written, well paced etc but I just couldn't connect with the characters, which is important for me when reading from the genre. ⭐⭐⭐#ashleywinstead #foolmeonce #goodreads #thestorygraph #getlitsy #kindle #bookqueen #bookstagram #chicklit

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Nessavamusic
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Pickpick

This was a very different romantic comedy. Our FMC was incredibly unlikeable, like truly awful. I mean she cheats on the MMC (this is not a spoiler you find out very early in the book). Yet I kept listening to the book. I don‘t know if I completely buy the romance, but it was a fun read. I recommend if you like character journeys of learning to be more of an adult and understand how their past trauma impacts their relationships.⬇️

Nessavamusic Ashley Winstead is just excellent at writing likable unlikeable characters. 3⭐️ A just made it pick. 2y
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ICantImReading
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This whip-smart second chance romance reminds us we make mistakes, and we are still worthy of love. We can keep working hard to illuminate our dark spaces, show up for others, and believe in ourselves. Some parts were maybe a bit over the top, but it sparkles with chemistry, wit, and originality - my favorite romantic comedy I‘ve read in a long time. #authenticbooks

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Kar2b
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Mehso-so

I‘m torn on this book. There were parts I really liked— the first chapter had me laughing out loud.

What annoyed me:
1) Political stereotype of conservatives as prejudiced, environment hating, awful humans.
2) Lee‘s friends and family taking her drug and alcohol abuse in stride.
3) Casual acceptance of infidelity.

I enjoyed Lee‘s growth in the story and liked her in the end, but 70% of the book I found her selfish, immature and judgmental.

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Kar2b
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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When the first chapter has the main character doing the best walk of shame I‘ve ever read… running through a Disney park dressed as Belle to get back to her hotel room while families chase her 😂😂😂

I can tell already that this is going to be an entertaining read!

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kspenmoll
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Andrew65 Looks just the ticket. 2y
kspenmoll @Andrew65 Between U.S & World news, plus my husband & son have Covid, I need a light escape! They both have been boostered so my son cold like symptoms, cough; my husband a few more symptoms & he got antiviral meds because his immune system is compromised. I am glad I can be with them this weekend! 2y
LiteraryinPA I hope they both feel better soon! 💗 2y
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CaitZ Hope they're feeling better soon 2y
Andrew65 Sending positive thoughts for speedy recoveries, good to hear he has got anti virals. (edited) 2y
kspenmoll @Andrew65 @CaitZ Thank you both for your get well wishes! I am still neg.🤞🏻 2y
Andrew65 @kspenmoll 🤞🤞🤞🙏 2y
kspenmoll @Andrew65 I just tested positive for Covid.video conference w MD tomorrow to see what my treatment will be. 2y
Andrew65 @kspenmoll Oh no 😔, sending best wishes. Let us know how the appointment goes. 2y
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BirdLaVie
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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Pickpick

Winstead is so versatile! Her move from a dark thriller to romance was unexpected but entertaining and well-executed. I know when I pick up one of her books that I won't feel disappointed. In My Dreams I Hold a Knife was my favorite read of 2021, I prefer her psychological acuity in the thriller realm, but her romance was also shrewdly smart and enjoyable.

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ICantImReading
Fool Me Once: A Novel | Ashley Winstead
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My newest #authenticbooks box! I really loved “In my Dreams I Hold a Knife” by this author (a psychological thriller) - I‘m interested to try out a romance from her! Has anyone read this one yet? 😊

EvieBee Cute stuff! I hadn‘t realized she wrote a romance. Keep us posted. 3y
ICantImReading @EvieBee Thank you, I will, I‘m impressed when authors can write well in different genres! 😊 3y
DisneyFan Love this box! I just got my first box and posted and it did not disappoint! 2y
ICantImReading @Quixote1 It‘s SUCH a fun treat to get one of these boxes! I hope you love everything (and the book!) ☺️ 2y
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