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Fast forward 7 years, Ashley has built a life for herself as an editor. Andr Ashley Brown, fresh out of college, is looking for a job, not love. Andrew, now a successful CEO, has written his autobiography. Ashley is assigned as his editor. But Andrew has his own issues from the past. Can they really have a second chance at love?

Is he still the one? What did I like about it? The chemistry between the two characters was intense. I like stories where the characters find a second chance for love. It dealt with two very real human issues- depression and anxiety. What kept me from loving it? It worked in some instances but often distracted from the story. I expected juvenile behavior when they were 23 but felt like they never really grew up in dealing with their own issues.

And Ashley seemed to put all the blame on Andrew. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate the opportunity to read it. Jan 26, Deniz rated it it was ok Shelves: When I read the blurb of this, I loved the sound of it. It's set in NYC - one of my favorite cities in the world. It sounds like there won't be any instas going on I knew that this could go one of two ways- I love it or loath it. Well, I was wrong. First I neither love it nor loath it.

I am not wowed for sure, but I also didn't hate it. Look it's not terrible or infuriating, but it just never gelled with me. First of all, the romance? I could have lived with that. But I didn't buy it. They had no chemistry. Even if Clinton kept stressing that they did- well I didn't feel it. Then the smut- was beyond awkward.

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It was odd and felt super wooden. Not enticing or sexy or hot. It felt rehearsed and planned. As in Clinton added some odd bits to make the couple more real or unique BUT it felt like it was planned and more importantly it just felt off and weird. They supposedly so in love. But I really didn't get any of that. I mean they professed to strong feelings, I just never I felt nor did I actually believe it. Their infatuation felt superficial.

Their big fight and the break up? And the supposed hurt of Ashley? I felt it more in the blurb than reading the entire novel. The character building felt labored. I mean, Clinton gave both MCs quirks and bad sides Like their weaknesses were planned. Like Andrew's problem at the end?

I felt like smacking him. It felt totally put on- so that we can have a last big drama My biggest issue with the character building was, that Ashley and Andrew behaved rather juvenile most of the time. Their actions and reactions seemed to be rather arbitrary at times. But see we talking adults, first they in their early twenties then in their early thirties.. The plot was okay. But actually not bad. While Clinton does very flowery descriptions- they quite nice actually- the dialogues were totally wooden. Somehow they felt staged rather than a conversation. Then going back to the whole flowery descriptions- they didn't work in the context most of the time.

I am not sure why. As I said, Clinton writes quite nicely. But somehow it just didn't work for me. I missed depth and soul- and saying that I have to stress, that I feel like Clinton did try and portray that. BUT I could simply not connect to it. It surprises me, because I usually love beautiful descriptions- but here it felt put on. In fact I was wondering if she actually has been there. It seems my recurring problem with this novel. I simply didn't feel it, I just couldn't connect. So while I wish it would have worked better for me. I think the concept was interesting, sadly not for me though.

Feb 23, Julie rated it it was ok Shelves: This is one of those times when I'm going to end up looking like the ass-end of an elephant for what I think about a book. Well, bring that big ass on because I've got some thoughts! Oh, and unlike the majority of my other reviews, there will probably be a spoiler in here I'll try to keep it minimal but stop reading if you want some surprises within those pages.

I just hate having to write a review like this. Let's just get down to it I didn't really get the back and forth or the damn hot and cold feelings that would switch without notice. Ashley was just wishy-washy. She didn't want him, then she wanted him, then she didn't and then she decided she would force him to love her. That whole thing seemed more like a plot from a heartbroken teenager than a woman in her 30's.

There was this one part where Andrew actually apologized.

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He said he was sorry and she says that she's been waiting to hear that from him and then in the same damn breath, she chastises him for apologizing. That doesn't make any damn sense. You can't pet the dog for bringing you the newspaper and then literally take the paper out of his mouth and swat his ass because he didn't leave the paper outside. It was confusing and I'm not totally for sure what the author was trying to say at this point Hell, I figured that out the first time she flip-flopped about crap with Andrew.

It felt almost as if the book started with one character and then halfway through, someone decided to change some important traits about Ashley but instead of changing them, they just added them in or something. It was like two separate characters were being mashed together. This book is full of some pretty serious parts. A lot of these moments were glossed over while other inconsequential things were basically given a freaking parade and the center stage.

I wish that more time had been spent on the bad stuff. If that had happened, I might have understood Ashley's character more but then again, maybe I wouldn't have but those serious moments definitely deserved a little more page time than they received. This ended up not being a book for me, in case you didn't notice. I'll not be reading another book by Sasha Clinton any time in the near future.

Others liked it, so what the heck do I know. Jul 23, Dilushani Jayalath rated it did not like it. Kindly received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This definitely wasn't my cup of tea. I really didn't like it. The story was too fast-paced for me. It didn't actually pull me in. Feb 27, Jeannie Zelos rated it really liked it. This sounded great, and the first ten per cent was perfect for me, just wonderful I was so looking forward to the rest of the story. And then it all fell apart for me. Yet she resents the time it took him away from her even knowing life was going to be like this.

She hated her job when they were together, so why not change it, look for something else, why not work with him? How did I miss it? That must have been awful, scary and of course setting yourself up for that possible pain once more is hard. Still, maybe that's not the kind of work she wants to write — its her book after all: ARC supplied by Netgalley and publishers for review purposes. Nov 15, CerysAnne rated it really liked it Shelves: You're Still The One is a second chance romance standalone novel that tells the story of Ashley and Andrew. First off, I'll start by being completely honest and admitting that I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did.

I'd read a lot of mixed reviews before going in, so I didn't know what to expect when I first started reading it, and I was truly surprised by everything that happened in this book. It was basically love at first sight for our two main characters; Andrew proposed two weeks You're Still The One is a second chance romance standalone novel that tells the story of Ashley and Andrew. It was basically love at first sight for our two main characters; Andrew proposed two weeks after meeting Ashley, and four months later, they were married.

They were each other's soul mates, but the problem was, they met at the wrong time in their lives. Andrew is focused on getting his business off the ground, and he makes it perfectly clear to Ashley at the beginning of their relationship that that'll be his main focus. She's all on board and is ready to support him through it all, but a year into their marriage, with Andrew never home and Ashley working a job she loathes, she becomes depressed - the life she's living isn't the life she imagined for herself.

As in love with each other as they were, and as much as they didn't want to have to separate, it's what was best for Ashley's wellbeing. It's years later that they're reunited; Ashley is better and works a job she loves, and Andrew's business has since taken off. Having written an autobiography, it's pure coincidence that Ashley will be the person editing his book. The beginning - and also the reason why I rated this book four stars - went a little slow for me, and at first, it took me a while to connect with both the story and the characters.

The first few chapters is when we see how Andrew and Ashley meet, fall in love, get married, and then we see their downward spiral which then led to their divorce. It's AFTER that, that's when I got hooked to this book, because there was more to their divorce and the lead up to it than we first thought, and when I saw the mentions of hospital , I needed to know more.

Ashley and Andrew's story is a deep one, one that I related to, and one that I fell completely in love with the more I read on. I could not and did not put this book down, not until I'd reached the very last page. I love a good second chance romance, and it was clear throughout this book that both Ashley and Andrew still loved each other deeply. This author left nothing untouched when it came to showing us why the main characters split in the first place, and how they both fought and talked it out to get back together again.

The love Ashley and Andrew felt for each other was true love, and even though I am rating this book four stars because the beginning really was going slow for me, and I really couldn't connect with the story at first , I really did enjoy it. It's my first Sasha Clinton novel, but I know now that it won't be my last, and I'm super excited to get started on reading the other books in this series. Feb 11, Shelley rated it really liked it.

ARC generously provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Ashley met Andrew one night at a bar and sparked her to do something she never thought she would, ask him up for the night. However, Andrew knew there was something about Ashley that he wanted to get to know and he didn't want to chance ruining it, so instead he asked her out. The only hitch with Andrew is that he was launching his own company.

He worked all the time and had no money so he knew he didn't have muc ARC generously provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. He worked all the time and had no money so he knew he didn't have much to offer, but if she was game so was he. Ashley and Andrew quickly hit it off and soon found themselves in love and getting married.

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However that happiness didn't last long. Life got in the way and they divorced. Seven years later Ashley finally has a job she loves and finds the new author whose book she is the editor is no other then her ex husband. It doesn't take Ashley long to realize she still has feelings for him and that their split wasn't all his fault like she thought. Andrew always loved Ashley, however he learned that love almost killed her and he has vowed to never hurt her again, even if she is the only woman he has ever loved.

However fate has matched them back up and the question remains if the can make it work the second time around. I really liked Andrew and I learned to like Ashley, I have to admit during the first year of their marriage she made me really mad because she seemed to blame everything on him, even when the issues were about her career. Now I have to say that I do not know a lot about depression but as the story develops it really helps one understand someone who is going through it and by the time I finished the book I was glad to see that I liked and understood Ashley. This is a touching love story about healing and second chances.

Mar 05, Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku rated it really liked it. He wants to succeed at all cost, while his fairy tale marriage and his starry-eyed wife, Ashley take second place. My heart ached for this young couple. Ashley confronted her husband about his persistent absence from home.

Her complaint of being lonely and cry for attention went unanswered. I wanted to kill him off so many times, I lost count. But he is the reason, Andrew is so driven. The author has a great way of delivering a bucket load of laughter through the characters dialogue and thoughts. I laughed a lot.

Seven years later, their coming back together was so rocky, I wanted to scream out in frustration. It was an emotional story of love, acute pain, separation and second chance. Feb 27, Boundless Book Reviews rated it liked it Shelves: This is not my normal type of romance read. You meet Ashley and Andrew. Andrew is starting a business while Ashley is fresh out of college and on the search for a job.

They meet, they fall in love, they marry quickly, and then divorce. They are thrown back together and find that maybe what they once had was something. Honestly, I liked You're Still the One, but it wasn't my favorite romance. It had a lot of business lingo that at times bored me. I guess that's one of the reasons I rated it as I d This is not my normal type of romance read.

I guess that's one of the reasons I rated it as I did. It was slow, but when it picked up it was a good read. You're Still the One was also sad, but that made the book more real and realness of this couple is what kept me reading. This book shows that not all romance is easy. Sometimes its hard and the two people have to count on each other and be there for the other person. I'm glad it ended the way it did Feb 04, Deb Smith rated it really liked it. The story flowed well and the ups and downs kept me interested. The secondary characters were also fun and kept things interesting.

From the beginning it was hot and sexy but there are deeper issues here and the author deals with them very well. Depression is not what most think it is. And recovery is not sure or certain. PTSD is another issue needing more light shone. The story touches on this but I would like to see more from this 4 stars I loved these characters and they were so well written. The story touches on this but I would like to see more from this author as Ashley and Andrew work through all their problems, together.

It would also be fun to see them as young parents. So, while this is a fine start, I hope that Clinton might consider giving us a more complete ending in another book. As for this one? Well it is well written and the characters are lovable. They have quick wits and love each other deeply and openly. Now that they are talking and sharing, well things are going to be fine, right??

You're still the one is a very emotional ride, sometime's i wanted to sucker punch andrew because coming from a female's perspective, he was being a fucking idiot and not realizing what he was doing and how it affected ashley. I wanted to punch him many times! But not only was Andrew being a fucking twat, so was ashley at times. Andrew is like a god, beautiful and lustrous but with a brain. Or so we think, altho in the woman department i don't think he's so smart. She has gone through some terrible things, but kept a smile on her face.

Though romance isn't normally one of my favorite genres to read, I can't wait for the rest of the books in the NYC Singles series. The author's attention to detail made it easy for me to picture the characters and scenes of the book, and it also is what helped to hold my attention throughout.

Probably one of my favorite parts of the book would be the depression and anxiety some of the characters had; having flaws made them seem more relatable, and I love them for it. If you're a sucker for romance, this is the book for you. Jan 23, Fleurs et Reves rated it did not like it. Aug 30, Mollien Fote Osterman rated it really liked it.

You're Still The One Series: February 27, Genre s: Contemporary Romance Page Count: She is happy with her life—until her ex-husband Andrew walks into it, opening up the deep scars that even tim Title: This is the first book of the NYC Singles series. I read book one after I read book 2.

Both books are stand alone stories with mutual characters. I enjoyed reading this book and I am not sure why some other reviews did not, but everyone has different tastes. It spans seven years of the relationship between the main characters Ashley and Andrew. Plot, The story starts with Ashley out with her friends Bella and Kat. Lust is abundant, and the relationship moves very quickly. They are married within months of meeting and problems between the newlyweds begin after the honeymoon.

Andrew devotes all of his time and energy to the business that he has started with his best friend Drew. A little confusing Ashley feels inadequate not able to secure a job after graduating from NYU. Fed up and suffering from depression, Ashley ends up in the hospital and Andrew gives her the divorce he feels will make her happy. Fast forward seven years, Ashley finally has a career that she loves, but she is still in love with her ex, Andrew.

When the meet up again, the attraction is still there. Neither one has moved on. Maybe they can make it work the second time around. The chemistry is hot and intense. This is an easy to read, steady paced book. The ending was good.

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The Character Development was very good. I liked this book and would recommend it to my fellow romance readers. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club Feb 07, Morilyn rated it really liked it Shelves: Neither are looking to commit to a relationship, but they are inexorably drawn to each other. After just a year Ashley is worn out from working at two menial jobs to keep them living while Andrew spends all his time working in his business. Fast forward to Ashley is now an editor at a New York publishing house and is given an autobiography to manage, written by a young entrepreneur - Andrew Brown, her ex-husband!

Will she be able to cope without recalling the dreadful loss she experienced when their marriage broke down? Will her long-hidden feelings for Andrew resurface or will Ashley be able to work closely with him with detachment? And Andrew; has he come to terms with his part in the breakdown of their marriage?

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Or will he maintain his focus on his working life rather than on his personal life. Has he managed to achieve the balance that was lacking when he was married to Ashley? Insta-love as it is popularly decried, does happen -my story included a proposal after 5 weeks, backed up by 45 years together. They have their second chance. Perhaps there will be more of their story in the series?

Grab a copy of You're Still the One to read a true romance. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha. Mar 12, Tiffany Readz rated it liked it. With Still the One, Sasha Clinton put her characters through seven years of hell, along with her readers. Will they, won't they? Back and forth we went. As a huge fan of second change romance, that's exactly what I got with Ashley and Andrew. It was all going well, until it wasn't. Ashley and Andrew met one night and dated the next.

They were married within five months. For some people this will last a lifetime, for these two it wasn't in the cards. They are both twenty four, college graduates an With Still the One, Sasha Clinton put her characters through seven years of hell, along with her readers. They are both twenty four, college graduates and ready to start a life together. While Andrew was on his career path, Ashley had yet to find hers and that brought her down.

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