I kneel for only one man—Carter Wilson, my best friend, chief of staff, and bastard extraordinaire. It’s a price I willingly pay to be owned by Her. His wife. Who is also, as of when we were sworn in this morning, my lieutenant governor. I am Owen Taylor, governor of the great state of Florida. Book 1 of the Governor Trilogy, and the book that kicks off the entire “world” that this and other … 1 of the Governor Trilogy, and the book that kicks off the entire “world” that this and other trilogies are set in. This MMF contemporary political romance features friends to lovers, GFY, a secret workplace romance with high political stakes, power exchange, wounded heroes, a cinnamon roll hero, an Alpha hero who will kill to protect his loved ones, and a guaranteed HEA.
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Great story about three people and how they came together.
This book is Owen’s and his POV on how he became the governor of Florida.
Love, pain, acceptance, happiness and an understanding of true family.
Looking forward to Susa’s book next.
I have to admit, this is the first book by Lesli Richardson I’ve read and for the life of me, I don’t have an explanation as to why. But after reading her first book, ‘Governor’, in the “Governor Trilogy” I can guarantee it won’t be my last. This book was recommended to me by the BDSM Romance Book Club and I am so glad I took their recommendation. I’m trying to give a review that doesn’t go into detail, doesn’t get rejected by the powers that be, and doesn’t spoil this storyline for anyone. The story is told in the first person by Owen Taylor. This is his second year in college where he attends a scholarship while living in the dorm. Last year’s roommate flunked out so he’s anticipating a new one. What he’s not anticipating is the way it permanently changes his life. Ms. Richardson’s world-building is relatable, her characters are perfectly flawed to make their personalities relatable, and she has an amazing way of writing that wrapped the story around me, making me feel enclosed within this setting and a part of things. It’s a gripping story that at times brought tears to my eyes, both happy and sad, broke my heart and then put it back together, left butterflies of nerves in my stomach all the while left me feeling giddy when things fell together. I can’t wait to read ‘Lieutenant’ next. I realize I’m only one person but I think I’ve found a new author I intend to follow closely. Congratulations Ms. Richardson on a remarkable story.
I really enjoyed this book. While the setting is political, the actual story is all about Owen, Carter and Susa and their relationship. I loved seeing how Owen grew and became into himself and happy. It is a very moving story and not to mention hot.
Given the climate going on in our country and in certain circles on Facebook I was weary to pick this up and read it. Waiting for a veily thread diatribe against our country and President. What I found was a well written book and deeply emotional connection with characters that I have come to expect from this author. I was hooked hard and fast. Finished the series quickly and cannot wait for the follow-up series that releases at the end of this December.
I liked that the characters were flawed, had emotional scars. It’s a unique story from this author. Read all three stories, you won’t be disappointed.
The Governor Trilogy, Book 1. Politics has never been so hot, steamy, or controversial!
I had to think for days about how to review this book. I could never do it justice by trying to summarize it. There are book blurbs on all retailers’ websites. Several chapters of the book are available for free through a link on Tymber Dalton’s website (one of Ms. Richardson’s pen names). So, I’m just going to tell you how I feel about this book and why it’s so important to me.
This is the first book in The Governor Trilogy. On the surface, it may seem like another political romance story. But it’s so much more. This book focuses on Owen Taylor, who he is, where he comes from, and how he got where he is. It’s also the story of how Owen meets Carter Wilson and Susannah Evans, the two people who turn his world upside down and change his life on every possible level. To say I was blown away by the power of this story would be an understatement of MASSIVE proportions. The emotions Lesli Richardson evoked made me truly hate some of the characters. I was in anguish over Owen’s suffering. I felt joy, utter hopelessness, love, fear, pain, and hope. Yet the story wouldn’t exist without the presence of Carter and Susa. It’s Owen’s personal story, history, who and what he is, and why he’s the way he is, that are the heart of this book. But the soul? It takes Carter and Susa with Owen to complete the soul of this book. I honestly don’t have the words to adequately express exactly what this book made me feel. These three are the most fascinating characters I have ever encountered in any book. That’s no exaggeration! I’ve never read a book that pulled me in as quickly and deeply as this one did. I was so invested in these characters that I still think of them as real people I’d love to know. I can’t overstate just how captivating this book is. Another remarkable aspect of this book is the way it’s written. It’s incredibly rare for a book to be written from a first-person point of view. What’s even rarer is for such a book to be as riveting and compelling as this one. But Lesli Richardson has done all that and more. The overwhelming emotions, multifaceted relationships, incredible detail, and utter fascination of Machiavellian politics make this one of the most powerful books I’ve ever read. Ms. Richardson’s written some of the most remarkable books I’ve ever read or reviewed (under all four of her pen names). But this is, without doubt, the best book she’s ever written. I wish there was some special rating I could give this. No mere five-star rating system can do this book justice. Congratulations, Ms. Richardson! I adored this book!
A final note. This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and BDSM sexual scenes. If you don’t enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and all booksellers’ websites. Use these resources. DON’T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON’T ENJOY THE BOOK. It’s not fair to the author. She works hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you’ll object to a book’s subject matter before you buy it, you’re doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
OMG! MMF BDSM…chills…just chills. I was wondering if this book could live up to my expectations to be super steamy plus leave me wanting more and boy, did it ever! Owen, Carter and Susa just are perfect together but Carter is like a super mastermind. He knows what he wants and that man just goes for it…figuring out the long game and thinking ten moves ahead. Impressive! Owen is the gorgeous, submissive man who caught his roommate’s eye and fell for his beautiful classmate. He’s extremely sweet and so giving. Susa is confident and goal oriented. She is ready to work for what she wants and the woman is successful on her own. They all can get what they want and it’s addictive to read how they move forward as a secret triad in the world of politics. I can’t wait to see what happens next in Susa’s book…the Lieutenant. This trilogy is my drug and I can’t give it up!
If politics was this sexy I could be tempted to show more interest than I do.
I loved the long slow buildup, letting us see and experience how the triad came to be. Seems a bit more realistic than many 30 minute wham bam ohhhh…. type romances. Though I did feel for Owen when Carter revealed what he and Susa had been up to in Vegas. That was the first time I felt a real dislike for a sadist type character. I definitely found my personal limit. That said, I cannot wait to see what they get into and up to during the next years.