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 … 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.
Fool Me Once is a standalone romance
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Gah, Nikki Ash! You’ve made my bookish heart so damn happy with Fool Me Once. I knew I wanted this book after reading the blurb after just a few chapters I was completely and utterly in love with Blakely and Keegan. Theirs is a swoony, deliciously sweet, romance with feels after feels that I couldn’t put down and won’t soon forget.
Fool Me Once was so much more than what I thought I was getting. I was so completely in my feels with Blakely and Keegan’s romance. All. Up. In. Them! Blakely is such a strong heroine. The girl can’t be held down or held back. I love the fire and fight she has in her. Keegan was as swoony as they come and just the perfect hero for our girl. He’s a hero with a heart of gold who dives right into an unexpected role like a champ and I swear this man gave me all the butterflies my tummy could handle. Together these two were magic and what romance dreams are made of. FMO is going to be a constant re-read because I loved how it made me fee. Definitely a must read, five star story! Get this!
Nikki Ash has done it again! She has totally captured my heart in this unique, heartfelt, swoonworthy, second-chance/secret baby romance.
Fool Me Once sucked me in and didn’t let me go until the end, and even in the end, it didn’t truly let me go because I am still not over it! It has everything I love in a romance. There is angst, steam, heartbreak, secrets, tears, laughs, and heartfelt moments. There were also some unexpected surprises I didn’t see coming. I couldn’t get enough! I am feigning for her next book!
Nikki Ash has fast become one of my favorite authors. She continues to wow me with her writing. Her stories are relatable and true to life. This book is no different. It was very well-written with wonderful characters who I fast became addicted to. The emotions bled off of the page and I felt every last one of them. I am not a crier when reading but this touched my heart and soul. I highly recommend reading it!
Nikki Ash hooked me with Fool Me Once. Keegan and Blakely are the main characters in this cute, second chance romance. They have great chemistry. The story flowed well and the characters are super likeable. The author writes the most swoon-worthy heroes. I highly recommend this read.
I always enjoy Nikki’s sweet stories. This 5 star story gave me all the feels I love about her beautifully written pager turners.
Blakely has gone through so much in her 18 years of life. Being a big sister/mother to her teenage rebellious sister. Then on a vacation she meets Keegan, they share a connection then part ways. Now 4 years later they meet again.
This story had different facets. At first it was more of a teenager drama sort of part. Then it morphed into young adults that had to grow up fast due to unforeseen circumstances. Then when I was least expecting it, it was suspenseful. The turns of event were well tough out and kept me guessing. I love to be intrigued until the very end. The author managed to keep me captivated.
The characters growth was beautifully executed. Well developed too. Bottomline this is a must read,
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.
I thought that this was a really good read. Keegan and Blakely’s story will keep you focused with an engaging story filled with intense emotions, drama, sweetness, humor, heat, secrets and twists. I liked both characters and thought that their chemistry was great. Their relationship kicks-off with a cute start but introduces plenty of angst, turmoil and tension. I did have some pet peeves with Blakely though. Occasionally I thought she wondered into TSTL territory and sometimes her decisions and actions floored me.
Fool Me Once is a seriously enjoyable read that will have your heart beating fast and furious as two kids meet and fall in love only to lose touch after their week long romance. When fate steps in a second time it’s not all rainbows and fairytales but it is swoon worthy. Blakey and Keegan are so amazing together and this secret baby book really pulls you in. I was thoroughly pleased and wanted more and more. Well done Nikki Ash!!! I just love your writing style and stories.
Keegan and Blakely spend a week together and now 4 years later fate steps in and they meet again. This is a beautifully written story which is emotional, humorous, and with angst and unexpected surprises, which all had me totally captivated throughout this riveting tale, and I highly recommend for all. This gifted author had out done herself when penning this tale.
I enjoyed this so much I didn’t even notice I was done until I got to the epilogue. It’s a full length novel but it flows so organically and well that I didn’t notice and I usually avoid books that are too long. I loved Blakely and Keegan and the struggles they had to overcome in order to be together. But fate has its way of making you understand who is your person. I laughed, I may have cried, I blushed, and I laughed again. Loved this!
Oh my heart! I just loved this story and devoured it! My heart strings were pulled from the very start with Blakely’s beginning I was tuned right in wanting to know how her story would unfold. From the moment Keegan strutted down the beach and interrupted her world, she knew she was in a heap of trouble even though she denied it and tried to keep emotional distance. A whirl wind spring break fling, met with laughs and swoony moments that ended with intrigue creating more questions and some unexpected surprises, all wrapped up in fate’s perfect bow. The gaggle of co-stars and an unexpected little side kick ties together this sweet and heart pumping story about when fate (or circumstance) pushes 2 people and their worlds together and fights for them and their happily ever after. This book was nothing short of another amazing work of art from Nikki! There is passion and thoughtfulness poured into each page and I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful story!
OH MY!!
I absolutely loved reading this book it was completely fantastic.
This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I didn’t know what to expect, I’m glad that I’ve found another great author to read their work. I really liked the story line and thought that it was written awesomely.
Blakely ‘B’ is the older sister to Sierra ‘S’. These two sister’s have been through hell. They’ve been through a terrible tragedy together and after there parents both died, the girls had to be placed in foster care, until Jordan took them both in.Then at the beach one summer B meets Keegan and her life literally changes forever. Blakely knows that he’s fun to hang out with and he’s also a great listener a really nice guy to talk to.
Keegan is a very sweet, caring, hot and sexy guy who also can be very loving and very protective especially of the people he loves. Keegan has also been through a lot and meeting Blakely seems is what they both needed. Brenton is Blakely’s best friend and he has been secretly in love with her for a long time. Only fate steps in throws up a few curve balls ?
(NO SPOILERS ).
This book flicks back from the past and the present to enable us to understand what happens then time passes until they meet again.
I absolutely love these characters and I loved these two together, they have a strong connection and great chemistry between them both, the author really brought them to life. All Keegan wanted to do is protect her even when the secrets get revealed. Can she ever forgive him?
This book has twists and shockers that you won’t see coming and I feel that this author kept you guessing right the way through. I just couldn’t put this book down, it’s a real page turner and a complete must read.
I loved the epilogue and I feel that this always bring that something extra special to the story so we can see where the characters are now.
This book has secrets, lies, love, hope second chances and forgiveness.
I’m glad that I found another great author to read and I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone when it gets released as it’s a total must read. This book is one of the easiest five stars I’ve ever given and is completely well deserved.
I really hope that Sierra and Kolton get their own story next that would be awesome.
I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone when it gets released.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is expected to be released 5th March 2020.
My first 5-star read of 2020!
I’ve been in a book funk, scared to read anything new, but I did not need to worry since I was sucked in from start to finish! I absolutely loved Keegan, Blakely, and Zane. It had the perfect amount of angst, laughs, teary moments, swoon-worthy moments and several unexpected surprises. This book was the complete package!
I know I sound like a broken record (but there’s a reason why I keep repeating myself), Nikki Ash really outdoes herself with every new book she publishes. It’s why she is will always remain a one-click author for me. Can’t wait for more!
OH MY BUBBLE-BLOWING SQUARE PANTS!!!
You simply won’t read anything like it! It’s not just a Secret Baby Romance it’s an EPIC love story like no other. The cleverness of the writing and heart-squeezing characters unfold with ALL THE FEELS that literally grabs-like a sea sponge and pulls you into the pages and doesn’t let go until you have absorbed every word. This book reminds us of why we have the soul gripping ache to read and feel. Fool Me Once is one of those books! If you’re looking for a GORGEOUS BOOK, I highly recommend this one!!!
Fool Me Once is that story that pulls you in and you’re addicted until you finish it. Blakely and Keegan are two characters that come to life on the pages and their story is something that plays like a movie. The secrets, the twists, the heat, the love. It all comes to together so well you forget you’re reading. Another must read from Nikki Ash! Don’t miss this one!
What a rush! Debra @janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
I legit read this book in about 4 ½ hours! It was truly a book I did not want to put down. It moved at an excellent pace and the characters were so easy to get caught up in.
What I loved about this was that even though it had intrigue and kept you guessing with some aspects of it. It also had you rooting for Keegan a lot. It was a book that had many surprises as its blurb doesn’t actually give you the whole book in a couple of paragraphs.
Our characters are flawed and real in their mishaps and perspectives on events from the past and what the future could bring.
Nikki Ash has a way with a tale that makes you want to read more over and over.
Fool Me Once was a great read. I really loved it. It gives you all the feels! Keegan and Blakely were just scorching and perfect together!! Keegan was sexy and swoony! Blakely was sweet. Zane was so adorable!! Definitely recommend this!
I was so excited to read this book and I honestly can’t praise it enough. It was absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t get enough. The twists in the storyline were fantastic and I loved the way it unfolded as the story developed. I was constantly wanting more and then when it finished I was gutted as I could have happily read more about these characters. An absolute perfect story.
Without doubt, Nikki Ash is becoming one of my favourite authors. Her writing is fab, the characters are great and so likeable, and she keeps me turning pages, never wanting the story to end!!
I adored Keegan and Blakely. The time they initially spent together and the eventual reconnection showed just what chemistry and spark this pair had.
Blakely and her sister Sierra grew as siblings and BFFs throughout the read, given their history and how things were going between them at the start of the story I wasn’t sure how they were gonna go but what a great job they made of things together. Keegan was a great LM and gods, he sure seemed like he wasn’t ever gonna let B go once he found her again.
There were a couple of twists and surprises that all added to the story. I really enjoyed how we saw both POVs in both past and present, Keegan’s family was just what you’d want for yourself and gods, how absolutely adorable was that little person!!!!
Read this, it’s definitely one I’d recommend and will, without doubt, be going on my reread list for when I’m next in a bit of a book slump!!
*****
Get ready to fall for Keegan! This guy is going to win you over in no time.
Blakely is 18 and she’s got a plan for what she wants from life. Determined to go to college she’s sworn off dates/men/fun until she makes her dreams a reality. I really liked Blakely. For an 18 year old she’s pretty mature which isn’t all that surprising given what she’s been through. With no parents to lean on, a sister that’s partying hard and closing herself off, Blakely is ready for the next stage of her life. Getting dragged along on a week long break with her sister and their friends isn’t Blakelys idea of fun but she goes because it’s what her sister wants. And that’s when Keegan happens. Keegan comes crashing into her life and changes everything.
I loved Blakely and Keegan together. He won me over in seconds and I could definitely see why he caught Blakelys eye. He’s the perfect package. Hot, sweet, caring and I loved the way he was with Blakely. Blakely is fantastic. She’s got an inner strength that keeps her going and she amazed me with her ability to keep reaching for her goals no matter what.
This book took me a few chapters to really get into but once I did I couldn’t put it down and I definitely recommend reading it. It’s got some brilliant twists that I never saw coming and a story that I had to know the ending of.
This was an amazing read. It moves along at a wonderful pace, making it an easy read. The characters are great. You feel as though you have known them forever and no matter what you want to see them happy and the story will grab you and not let you go till the very last page. This is a must read, there is no doubt about it.
Fool Me Once is absolutely amazing. Nikki Ash has once again created a masterpiece. Blakely and Keegan are amazing together. Zane is amazing and can tell he takes after his dad. Nikki Ash throughs in a few curve balls to keep you guessing. Blakley finds everything about Keegan out she is left wondering what is real. But you can’t mess with true love, as it always love wins. No spoilers definitely need to read without knowing what is going to happen. Definitely recommend Fool Me Once.