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Ask Me Again
The friend zone has never felt so hot.
When Trish Howell's boyfriend of ten years dumps her unexpectedly, she heads back to her hometown for the summer to pick up the pieces of her broken life. Now she's at the center of the dreaded gossip mill, missing the city, and bartending at the local Irish pub so she can make enough money to put small town life in her rearview mirror once and for all.
The last thing Tony DiAngelo expects to see when he walks into Paddy's, is the girl he’d crushed on since they were kids. She may have friend-zoned him back then, but he isn’t the scrawny, timid guy from high school anymore, and he’ll be damned if he doesn’t take his shot with her, even if it means agreeing to her temporary friends-with-benefits proposal.
As the days go from sunny to scorching, so do things between Trish and Tony, and the hotter things get, the harder they fall. But staying was never part of her plan and when Tony makes a proposal of his own, Trish's feelings are too complicated for a one-word answer.
Now she has to decide whether she can trust her heart enough to trade her big city life for the small town love she never saw coming.
When Trish Howell's boyfriend of ten years dumps her unexpectedly, she heads back to her hometown for the summer to pick up the pieces of her broken life. Now she's at the center of the dreaded gossip mill, missing the city, and bartending at the local Irish pub so she can make enough money to put small town life in her rearview mirror once and for all.
The last thing Tony DiAngelo expects to see when he walks into Paddy's, is the girl he’d crushed on since they were kids. She may have friend-zoned him back then, but he isn’t the scrawny, timid guy from high school anymore, and he’ll be damned if he doesn’t take his shot with her, even if it means agreeing to her temporary friends-with-benefits proposal.
As the days go from sunny to scorching, so do things between Trish and Tony, and the hotter things get, the harder they fall. But staying was never part of her plan and when Tony makes a proposal of his own, Trish's feelings are too complicated for a one-word answer.
Now she has to decide whether she can trust her heart enough to trade her big city life for the small town love she never saw coming.
108 pages, ebook
First published February 15, 2016
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About the author
Gina L. Maxwell
34 books4,167 followersGina L. Maxwell is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 International bestselling author living in the upper Midwest, despite her scathing hatred of snow and cold weather. As a lifelong romance novel addict, she began writing as another way of enjoying her love of Happily Ever Afters.
Her debut novel in 2012, Seducing Cinderella, hit the bestseller lists within a month of its release and continues to be a fan favorite a full decade later.
When she’s not reading, writing, or spending way too much on planners and office supplies, Gina enjoys hanging out with her grown children, experiencing everything life has to offer, and dreaming of her someday-move to someplace tropical.
Her debut novel in 2012, Seducing Cinderella, hit the bestseller lists within a month of its release and continues to be a fan favorite a full decade later.
When she’s not reading, writing, or spending way too much on planners and office supplies, Gina enjoys hanging out with her grown children, experiencing everything life has to offer, and dreaming of her someday-move to someplace tropical.
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August 9, 2021
ASK ME AGAIN was a quick and really enjoyable read about realizing the perfect person was there all along. I loved how confident but also genuinely nice Tony was and the way he supports and encourages Trish was great. These two were on fire together and their many years of friendship gave them a great foundation for a relationship. I also loved the meaning behind the title and how it was used in the story, very cute!
April 28, 2018
Short and sweet! Ms. Maxwell is one of my favorite go-to authors. And she reminded me of why after reading ASK ME AGAIN. I understand that Nick cut Trish to the bone and she hated to run back to her small home town. But I didn't understand why she had to hurt Tony so deeply, when all he wanted to do was love her and prove that all men weren't as selfish and stupid as Nick. ( Nook Edition)
June 9, 2016
OMG... AWWWWW ... this book was simply wonderful. It was sweet simple and utterly romantic! This book was just ordinary simple perfection. There was nothing but pure simple love and the ending made my heart swelling and went awwweddddddd. it was just that swoony. it was old school. it was kinda traditional and it was so damn gooooodddd. Loved it especially everything at the end. Go girl. You guys totally deserved it!
SWEET. SIMPLE. ROMANTIC.
5 stars!!! Ms. Gina L. Maxwell had just became one of my fav author. LOVED HER BOOKS!
Ps. it's been a while i found a book that suited its title so well. Ask me again! ;D
SWEET. SIMPLE. ROMANTIC.
5 stars!!! Ms. Gina L. Maxwell had just became one of my fav author. LOVED HER BOOKS!
Ps. it's been a while i found a book that suited its title so well. Ask me again! ;D
April 28, 2022
This was a quick and cute story with loads of sexiness and romance and little angst. It was a sweet friends to lovers romance that will warm your heart.
February 18, 2016
I'm not a huge fan of novellas but this one was a sweet treat!!! Lost love romance is yummy. This was sweet, sexy and hot!!!! Loved it!!
April 15, 2020
After being dumped by her boyfriend of nine years, Trish goes back to her hometown. Working as a waitress in her friend's bar, she run into Tony. Tony is a teacher and kids sports coach, he also has been friends with Trish since third grade. Tony has been in love with Trish for years but she always kept him in the friend zone. They agree to be sex buddies, not friends with benefits or in a relationship, just have sex. But the end up spending a lot of time together and then Tony proposes. Not only does she turn him down, she breaks his heart. After several weeks and a visit from her ex, Trish realizes her mistake but will Tony forgive her?
Friends to lovers. Steamy sex. A great story with a romantic guy that every woman deserves.
December 4, 2017
Oh gosh.. the feels with this story! I absolutely love the fact that this novella was loosely based on Tricia and TJ's story. I have read many books and while reading you know that some parts just don't happen in real life. This book on the other hand you just KNEW that what was happening actually does/did happen to some in real life. Thank you Gina for writing this amazing story and sharing it with the world. Congratulations Tricia and TJ on your baby boy and many more congratulations to the ones to come. I love your story and I'm so happy you found your happily ever after.
September 21, 2018
Trisha just got dumped by the boyfriend of 10 years. Back in her hometown, best friend Tony, who has had feelings for her forever, wants to take what he can get with her. She continues to friend zone him, but with some benefits. After months of being the guy who’s just a good time, Tony goes for more. Trish panics and they spend some time apart. During this time, Trish has to figure out what she wants. Small town life and a future with Tony, or a new beginning in Chicago. Great characters and story. Love the author and will definitely read more!
October 9, 2017
3-3.5 stars. Friends to lovers with steam and emotion. I liked the premise of the story. Tony, Trisha's friend since childhood, was perfect for Trisha except she didn't see that right away as she was trying to mend her broken heart. She didn't want to make permanent plans to live in her hometown either. But the point was how Tony made her feel and it wouldn't matter where Trisha went, she wouldn't have Tony there and he was her home. And this was inspired by a true story.
December 7, 2017
I love Gina Maxwell's books and wish she wrote more! Tony was a wonderful everyday hero, a teacher (yeah!) and a patient coach of a kindergarten soccer team. I love that this well-written story was loosely based on a relative of the author's. It felt authentic with a light, positive vibe that made it highly enjoyable. I can't understand why Trish would ever turn down the perfect Tony, but she eventually realized what she had. "Ask Me Again" was a perfect title.
October 28, 2018
This is a short and fast read.. but I loved every minute of it... Tony and Trish were great together and I hate what Nick did to her to put doubt in her mind. I think we have all been down that road of thought of “ What if I’m not good enough “ or “ What if this doesn’t work out “. Tony was a thoughtful and caring guy and it broke my heart when she turned him down. But I’m glad she realized what she had and how great they could be together. Tony is definitely swoon worthy.
December 20, 2017
A fast story about friends turned lovers. Extremely hot and sizzling sexy scenes! This author knows how to write flaming hot sex! The ending and the obligatory conflict was contrived so I didn't really care for how they resolved their time apart so quickly. It just seemed rather lame as compared to the rest of the story which was pretty good and interesting.
April 21, 2018
Loved this fast paced stories
sometimes your best friend is a guy . T keeps her bff in the friends zone but Tonys always had a thing for T . T moves back to town after a bad break up and Tony wants out of the friends zone will T realize Tony's the love of her life before it's too late
sometimes your best friend is a guy . T keeps her bff in the friends zone but Tonys always had a thing for T . T moves back to town after a bad break up and Tony wants out of the friends zone will T realize Tony's the love of her life before it's too late
June 30, 2017
This is a very quick read, good for a summer afternoon. It's sort of a second chance, but only on one side. Tony has had a thing for Trish since third grade; she never had a clue. She's finally back in town and he's going to lay it all on the line.
November 25, 2017
Great and Easy Read
I liked how there was ups and downs without the book. I always think it’s awesome when an author uses the title in the book. It was really hot to see the boy-next-door be both charming and salacious.
I liked how there was ups and downs without the book. I always think it’s awesome when an author uses the title in the book. It was really hot to see the boy-next-door be both charming and salacious.
December 20, 2018
Cutest dang novella ever and I seriously want my sister to write a book about me hahah!
Seriously Trish and Tony are perfect and you didn’t need all the back story because you could feel their love! Absolutely adore and recommend this short amazing read!
Seriously Trish and Tony are perfect and you didn’t need all the back story because you could feel their love! Absolutely adore and recommend this short amazing read!
August 24, 2020
True love
What an awesome true love story! I know everyone including me would love to have an once in a lifetime experience that could be written into a wonderful story. Here’s to HEA!
What an awesome true love story! I know everyone including me would love to have an once in a lifetime experience that could be written into a wonderful story. Here’s to HEA!
November 23, 2021
Meh Read
Trope: small town esque
Slow burn level: 38%
Didn't love
Heroine moved back to hometown after a breakup. Sees old childhood friend, they start getting together.
Location: Wisconsin
No trigger warnings
Trope: small town esque
Slow burn level: 38%
Didn't love
Heroine moved back to hometown after a breakup. Sees old childhood friend, they start getting together.
Location: Wisconsin
No trigger warnings
August 1, 2017
Short and sweet. Refreshing read in between books.
September 30, 2017
Good book which I can imagine a lot of ladies may be able to relate too... thank you for letting me read via instafreebie
December 14, 2017
Sweet love story based on a real person.
September 19, 2018
Holy hotness!
I devoured this in one sitting and wish there was more! Trish and Tony are scorching hot and I’m jealous as hell.
I devoured this in one sitting and wish there was more! Trish and Tony are scorching hot and I’m jealous as hell.
December 4, 2018
Ask me again....I loved it!it was short, sweet and overall engaging! I love that it was personal to the author, it made the story that much better!
February 5, 2020
I can always count on Gina to fix my book slumps. This short little thing was absolutely adorable.
August 14, 2020
3.5 stars
Fast and fun read with some super hot and steamy scenes. This writer knows how to write sex you can feel.
Fast and fun read with some super hot and steamy scenes. This writer knows how to write sex you can feel.
January 4, 2021
True emotional roller coaster, but I great story in how love will find you whether you want it to or not in the the ways you never imagined
July 25, 2021
3.5
This was a fun and spicy novella! I was surprised at the story and how well it was written. I loved the connection between Tony and Trish. Also fun because it's based off a true love story!
This was a fun and spicy novella! I was surprised at the story and how well it was written. I loved the connection between Tony and Trish. Also fun because it's based off a true love story!
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August 5, 2021Didn't enjoy the plot or characters. DNF.
January 15, 2024
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March 11, 2018
A cute little novella made all the cuter for the note at the end that reminds us this is the story of the author's sister and her husband (not sure how much, but it was written for them). Trish comes back to her hometown after spending 9 years with a guy and breaking up because they realized they wanted different things in life. So Trish is a little gun shy and not ready to jump into a relationship. So she's perfectly happy to start up a little sex-only affair with local hottie, Tony. He's had a crush on her since high school and is in it for the long haul, but is willing to do this on Trish's terms for a while. But he perceives things are changing between them, so he thinks it's likely that her wants are changing as well. So he puts his heart on the line...
This was sweet, and it had quite a bit of angst there at the end. The angst pretty much starts with Tony's ill advised which had me cringing the whole way through just knowing how it was going to turn out. And predictably it did turn out how I guessed. So this ratchets up the angst as Trish tries to get her head on straight so she can maybe unbreak Tony's heart. I so wanted more grovel here...or maybe a bit more talking between them without the whole town listening. Trish does debase herself pretty well though, but without a lot of acknowledgement of how much she hurt Tony. But I really did like the whole "Ask Me Again" work in, especially in the epilogue. This really was a cute story.
This was sweet, and it had quite a bit of angst there at the end. The angst pretty much starts with Tony's ill advised which had me cringing the whole way through just knowing how it was going to turn out. And predictably it did turn out how I guessed. So this ratchets up the angst as Trish tries to get her head on straight so she can maybe unbreak Tony's heart. I so wanted more grovel here...or maybe a bit more talking between them without the whole town listening. Trish does debase herself pretty well though, but without a lot of acknowledgement of how much she hurt Tony. But I really did like the whole "Ask Me Again" work in, especially in the epilogue. This really was a cute story.
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