Release Blitz + Review + Excerpt + Giveaway | Fool Me Once by Nikki Ash --> 4.5 Stars
TITLE: Fool Me Once AUTHORS: Nikki Ash GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: March 5th, 2020
I met Keegan when I was on the beach in Florida. He literally crashed into my world. I wasn’t looking for romance, but his two-dimpled charm made my heart go haywire. We both had one thing in common: we were here to escape our realities. One week. Just the two of us. Not a care in the world. I didn’t know it at the time, but that week would forever change my life. Four years later, and as fate would have it, Keegan and I are brought together again. It’s as if the universe is telling us this is our second chance. The more I get to know him, the harder I fall. Falling hopelessly in love is inevitable with a man like him. Only the joke’s on me, because the guy I’m falling for isn’t the man I thought he was. You know how the saying goes: Fool me once... I’ll be damned if I’m fooled again.
⭐️ 4.5 "Jailbird" Stars ⭐️
When I first read the synopsis of Fool Me Once, I was already sold on this story. The fact it was implied that it was a secret baby romance made me even more excited as I enjoy those kind of stories. Nikki Ash had me completely captivated and swooning over this adorable, yet sexy and suspenseful novel! Blakely and Keegan meet on a beach during spring break in Florida. They share a palpable connection right away and few moments of passion, before separating to get back to their respective lives. When they meet by chance a few years later, so much have changed but at the same time so little. Their chemistry is still so apparent and Keegan is determined to get her back for good! But now, he’s also a father to a cute little boy. Zane is such a sweet and precious boy. I loved his relationship developing so easily with his daddy. It filled my heart with happiness! Keegan is a truly appealing hero with a little cockiness and a heart of gold. He’s so flirty with Blakely and determined to show her that she’s the one. He had me literally squealing in awe over his romantic side and devotion. At the same time though, he seems to have secrets that make him even more intriguing. Blakely had a few obstacles in her young life, but she’s courageous and driven to follow her dreams. I absolutely loved her relationship with her sister. They’re so supporting of each other, taking care of Zane together before Keegan reappears. As much as this romance has a high dose of sweetness and gave me butterflies, it also brings its lot of intrigue. I won’t elaborate on that subject, because I won’t want to spoil the surprise but it’s definitely a great twist to the story. Fool Me Once was so much more than what I expected. I loved every second of my read. The supporting characters bring a deeper feel to this already amazing story! You need to get your copy and meet them too!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
Just as I’m turning the page in my book, someone yells, “Watch out!” Unsure of where the voice is coming from, I look to the left and then to the right, but before I can grasp what’s happening, the circular object hits my hand, and my book flies out of my grasp and into the water. “Shit! I’m so sorry.” A half-naked guy comes running over, sand kicking up around him as his strong legs pound into the ground. The closer he gets, the more of him I’m able to see, and holy shit, do I like what I see. Messy brown hair I could picture running my fingers through, tanned, smooth skin I would enjoy kissing and licking, and if I’m feeling frisky, biting. My eyes rake over his tattooed, sculpted chest and down to his abs. Two-four-sex… I mean six. God damn! Look at that six-pack. He must work out, probably several times a day. Damn, I’d love for him to work me out… As he jogs over, his corded arm muscles flex, making it appear as if the ink on his arms is coming alive, and I briefly imagine holding on to those arms while he fucks me good and hard. He runs past me, and I follow his every move. When he bends over, I check out his butt that’s hidden under his low-hanging board shorts as I fantasize about my legs wrapped around his waist and my heels digging into that butt… But then he turns around, and in his hands is the now sopping wet copy of Wuthering Heights, and I instantly snap out of my lust-filled thoughts. “Here you go,” he says sheepishly, the soaking wet book dangling from his fingers. Drops of saltwater fall down and land on my knee. My eyes meet his, and just as I’m about to snap at him, the corner of his mouth lifts into a nervous smile, and a single dimple pops out on his cheek, and once again, I’m momentarily distracted by just how good-looking he is. “Thanks so much.” My reply drips with sarcasm. Taking the book from him, I examine the saturated, ruined pages, and mumble, “At least it wasn’t my mom’s copy.” “I’m Keegan.” His half-smile turns into a cocky grin. Oh, hell, no… “I’m not interested.” He throws his head back with the most beautiful laugh I’ve ever heard. It’s raspy and deep and sexy. My eyes land on his Adam’s apple, and my tongue darts out, wanting to lick down his throat. “Fair enough.” He nods. “I really am sorry about the book.” His gorgeous forest green eyes meet mine. “Can I do something to make it up to you?” “Like sleep with me?” I give him a playful smirk. I haven’t slept with many guys, but I’ve had a couple one-night stands over the last few years. My way of lashing out over my mom’s death. “No.” He shakes his head. “We’ve already established you’re not interested. Although, I think, based on the way you were eye-fucking me on my way over here, I could probably convince you otherwise.”
NIKKI ASH
Nikki Ash resides in South Florida where she is an English teacher and mom by day and a writer by night. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand. From the Boxcar Children to Wuthering Heights to the latest Single Parent Romance, she has lived and breathed every type of book.
Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out. – Pam Allyn
While reading and writing are her passions, her two children are her entire world. You can probably find them at a Disney park before you would find them at home on the weekends!
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