Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

By: Ashley Herring Blake

Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio

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?

Critic reviews

"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

The feels...

This book is so cute. If you're looking for smut, there is some but that's not the focus. There were many parts in this book that made me literally laugh out loud. Such a good read. Definitely worth the credit.

Love getting to know these characters

I love the way the story explores control, failure, honesty, and deeper connection. We get to witness the friend group and the strong support system they have for each other alongside Astrid’s evolution. So good.

Mother’s Don’t always know Best.

Loved the Main Characters, I think I just finished a book last week. It was about a Rena , one night stand, lawyer and client, and the reading of the will. These two kept it interesting. Off to My Next Adventure.

Endearing characters

I loved how it all comes together at the end. These characters for the series are impossible not to fall in love with.

Just perfection

I accidentally found myself listening to the series backwards and I don’t even care at this point. It’s amazing. This book and the next. I am about to start Delilah’s book and I’m beyond excited to get there. Ashley Herring Blake has created a masterpiece with this series. I want so much more, but so grateful for the stories we do have of these characters. I feel seen and somehow these stories have made me feel stronger and I feel capable of tackling life and loving myself through it. The healthy way of getting through relationships and seeing your partners through things is beautiful. Thank you to everyone who made these audibles possible. The narrator is also spot on.