Lenore Bradshaw's charity is mixed up in a world-class scandal with donations gone missing. Handsome con artist Halsey Sherwood suggests they work together to get the money back. But there's no way she can trust a proven liar and thief, right? Even if his generous and sweet nature is stealing her heart, and there may be some swooning happening.
The sassy and beautiful Lenore is the only woman in the world Halsey Sherwood can be honest with. It's just his luck she despises his profession—conning the rich and evil and donating the proceeds to charity. To aid her cause, he steps out of his comfort zone and makes her an offer she can't refuse. He'll get her money back from the bad guys and help her rebuild her reputation. And if things go sideways, he'll do whatever it takes to protect her.
The Confidence Game series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 One Night Wife
Book #2 Fool Me Forever
“This is the second book I’ve read by Ms. Paton and I have to say she definitely has my attention...I am completely hooked. Halsey...omgosh where can I get one of him LOL!!! I love the author’s writing style, wonderful characters and interesting storyline...Paton pulls you in from the get-go.” -Katrina H., Goodreads
“This makes for an exciting, sexy and thought-provoking romance. The Confidence Game series is a unique concept and ripe for the current state of world affairs. I highly recommend it for those lusting for a little justice with their side of romance.” -All About Romance
“Honestly, you have to read this! Fool me forever is an adorable enemies-to-lovers romance showcasing two people that hate each other fight for the same purpose and falling in love in the process. Highly recommend it!” -Under the Pages Blog
“Hilariously funny! Lenny and Halsey make the most adorable couple. I want to be a part of the Halsey’s fun filled family. Mal is the typical bratty 16 year in full angst mode. This is just a crazy, hilarious and fun story.” -Suzette P., Goodreads
Halsey Sherwood, on the outside a con artist, on the inside a fair man that takes from the evil and gives to those in need.
He’s good at creating spreadsheets and adding numbers but this time he has to do more. He has to go to places and be a little more human than a computer. Something that he’s not ...more
We all remember Lenny and Halsey from the first book - BUT you don't have to have read it - these two are just the best friends and siblings from book #1. But they also work in the same field. Lenny is running her charity and Halsey is the behind-the-desk finance guy of his con-family's 'empire'. ...more
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
Every Ainslie Paton book is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.
If you have read One Night Wife, then you have already kinda met our leading man and lady, Lenny and Halsey.
We know that Halsey Sherwood is a grifter, a con m ...more
What does a modern day Robin Hood look like? That’s the question author Ainslie Paton tackles in her latest series, The Confidence Game. It’s about the Sherwood family and their allies, modern day thieves who excel at breaking the law but do it with a sole purpose in mind – to rob the rich of their ...more
4.5/5
OK fine, Ainslie Paton can take all my money. I've had nothing but positive experiences with her books, but I think Fool Me Forever is my favorite from her. The Confidence Games series has been mindblowing, romantic and immensely fun to read.
Fool Me Forever picks up where One Night Wife ended, ...more
OKAY, WHO STARTED THE TREND OF MAKING THEIR HEROES LOOK LIKE OLD ACTORS
because I'm very much for this???
First we have Lucy Parker's Luc in Pretty Face looking like Gregory Peck, and now Ainslie's Halsey has Paul Newman looks??? Now I need somebody to write a Christopher Plummer circa Sound of Music ...more
MS Paton has a fabulous writers voice she brings out the best in her characters, her stories are witty with wonderful banter, and this one is no exception there is a lot going on when Halsey Sherwood meets up with the beautiful Lenore Bradshaw and together they work on a sting to bring a Prime Minis ...more
Disclaimer : I hadn't read the first book in the Confidence Game series when I started this one. I actually found out it was a sequel to One Night Wife something like 15% of the book. However, I was never lost in the story since sufficient background elements and the story is independent enough to s ...more
Halsey is a Sherwood - and they do a great job at conning you - but only if you are a bullying, self serving, deceitful despot of some sort. But Halsey is a back seat guy in the family, until his more outgoing brother Cal is away and there is nothing else but for him to come out from behind his desk ...more
Great second book in the series. Lone but fierce and determined hero and quiet, introvert hero running a complicated con and falling in love along the way!
his is the second book in her modern day Robin Hood series The Confidence Game. This time we get the shy, bookish hero and the only woman who kno ...more
Fool Me Forever by Ainslie Paton is book Two in The Confidence Game series. This is the story of Lenore 'Lenny' Bradshaw and Halsey Sherwood . I haven't yet read the previous book, so for me I made this a standalone book.
Lenny is out to clear her charity's name after being caught up with a partners ...more
Ainslie Paton is on my very short list of must-read authors, and this book - and in particular, Halsey - is the reason why. She writes some of the best heroes ever. They are always individual and unique from her others. It's not like you read about one and think, yeah, he's a lot like so-and-so in h ...more
This was my first Ainslie Paton book, and made me wonder why I'd waited so long to read her writing. The story was sharp and smart, the heroine gutsy and the romance riveting. BUT THE HERO *heart eyes*. Halsey Sherwood is the hero of my dreams. He's caring, protective, and though a con (I KNOW) I wa ...more
I adore Halsey this is what I learnt reading this book. He is awkward and doesn't like interacting with people and he knows who he is and he doesn't like pretending to be anything other than that. Makes it difficult to pull off a big con though. But I loved he was softer and not a slick alpha male. ...more
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own*
I absolutely enjoyed reading this book.
While the romance is clearly there and a big part of the book, I really liked how the plot didn't revolve around it-- these are my favorite types of romances, because the ...more
What a great second book in a very interesting themed series. This world of cons and grifts with a Robin Hood ideal is fascinating. Throw in a sexy man depicted as a young Paul Newman, who was sexy at all ages, and a strong woman determined to restore her family name as well as protect them, and you ...more
My review is 4.3 stars.
I really loved this one after the book #1 in the series. In terms of dialogues, scenes, characters, story, plot, pace of the story, everything is quite good about the book. I really liked the book #1 and the #2 is also very nice.
The characters, I already love them and the way ...more
Halsey and Lenny are back for their own story this time. Lenny's life is in shambles after everything that went down in the first book and because of it she is so mad at Halsey and his life style that it's hard to accept help.
Halsey likes to be behind the scenes. It's easier to stay safe that way. ...more
Okay, so I definitely read this back in 2018 and I definitely liked it. Why didn't I review it?!
Anyway, a con-artist promises to help the woman he's entranced with and her struggling non-profit get their money back after being caught up in a scandalous swindle by a bad foreign investor. All Lenore h ...more
Fool Me Forever by Ainslie Paton is a great edition to The Confidence Game series.
This is the second book I’ve read by Ms. Paton and I have to say she definitely has my attention...I am completely hooked. Halsey...omgosh where can I get one of him LOL!!!
I love the author’s writing style, wonderful ...more
Hilariously funny! Lenny and Halsey make the most adorable couple. I want to be a part of the Halsey’s fun filled family. Mal is the typical bratty 16 year in full angst mode. This is just a crazy, hilarious and fun story. ...more
I so enjoyed this offering from Ms. Paton. The premise of Fool Me Forever is fun and flirty. The characters are engaging, and the story itself was so very entertaining. I realized about 1/4 of the way through that it is part of a series, and I ordered the first book. I'm glad I did, I think they are ...more
Fool Me Forever by Ainslie Paton is the second book in The Confidence Game series but the first one I have read and it can definitely be read as a standalone.
Lenore's charity has been involved in a scandal and the donation money is missing. Halsey is a con artist who suggests they work together to f ...more