Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

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?

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400 pages

Average rating: 7.96

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Ellie1113
Sep 04, 2023
9/10 stars
Heartwarming with just the right amount of spicy.
rdmoreland0801
May 31, 2023
10/10 stars
I think this has to be one of the sexiest books I’ve read recently. While it’s not all about the sex, what is there was fascinating. Astrid and Jordan need each other in completely different but complementary ways. They help each other heal through some extreme trauma, and also learn many new things about themselves. This story had the perfect amount of banter mixed with thoughtful dialog and humor. Ashley Herring Blake is quickly solidifying herself as a must-read for me.
KaylaDarling
Feb 08, 2023
10/10 stars
1/2/2023 Edit: I have read this twice- new decision, it’s one of my favorite books, if not my all time favorite. The second read was somehow even better!!!!! 12/15/22 Original: I genuinely don’t think any combo with this author and Narrator could be bad. With DahliaGreen Doesn’t care I fell in love with how Ashley writes, it flows so well and swoops you into an entirely new universe, and through my countless audiobooks (most unfinished out of annoyance) Kristen is one of very few narrators I could listen to hours on end, never making any minute boring. The combo is MAGIC! JUST like THIS BOOK!!!!! Don’t get me wrong I loved Dahlia’s book- it’s a must read, but phewwww Astrid’s hits home- DEEP, in so many ways. I love the characters, the story, THE FREAKING LIFE LESSONS, the communication between characters in this one is so refreshing, honestly I don’t have anything negative to say…. Other then my usual “whhhhyyy did it have to ennnnd we need moreee” buuuuut I’m guessing we may get to dive into the eyes of our ginger goddess next :p (crossing fingers) And in response to some previous reviews: I personally adore the fact that she tells us how the characters identify, hair color, height, skin color, ect. Allot of us actually like to build the world in our minds like a tv show- or even jump on Pinterest for inspiration. I very much appreciate every visual explanation, it expands from a book into a rich world I can close my eyes and jump into- I love that the author writes the words Lesbian, bi, pan, woman, nonbinary, dead cis white dudes, and I don’t care how often she puts them. I find it empowering, inclusive. Maybe this book just isn’t for all straight or been queer forever people, but as a “baby lesbian” I absolutely 100% appreciation for the empowerment, and comforting safe space I have found in this book. And as a woman? I’m 100% here for saying woman and clit a million times PROUDLY.
Dom5_0
Jan 22, 2023
8/10 stars
Love the characters and the way their romance develops over time. Funny and romantic.
Lighthouse
Dec 12, 2022
10/10 stars
I enjoyed this even more then Delilah green, I didnt think that was possible but when Jorden was singing and slow dancing with Astrid and proceeded to call her “my girl” it was over for me

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