{"product_id":"book-nsu8","title":"Fool Me Once","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s true what they say, you really are wiser when you’re older, because I’ve hated my younger self for years. After leaving behind the girl that I spent my entire life loving from afar, younger me deserves the hate, though. But when her dad told me I was ruining her life, I let my own insecurities consume me and knew I had to set her free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, I’m a defenseman for the New England Bay Sharks, living my dream. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Inside, I’m haunted by past mistakes, wishing I had a clock to turn back time and right my wrongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as I lose hope that she’s ever coming back, she shows up in Portland, bruised and battered—claiming she was in a car accident. She isn’t the same strong-willed girl with the bright eyes she was before. No, replacing that girl is a woman in pain. A woman who’s scared. And a woman who really hates my guts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight away, I knew there was no car accident. No…those bruises were put on her perfect body by a monster. One that was supposed to care for and love her till the end of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorried for her safety, I craft a plan to keep her safe. One that includes her living in my house while pretending to be my girlfriend. After what I did to her all those years ago, I’ll do anything to earn her forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI may have promised her that it’s all for show and that I have no motive for wanting to keep her so close, but the truth is…I never stopped wanting her, and that’s not about to change now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFool Me Once features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. TW include: physical \u0026amp; emotional abuse, mental health, sexual content, and some violence. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49877890990384,"sku":"BDnsu8","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/nsu8-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773632234","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nsu8","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}