Jameson Martin was the presidential candidate who needed a wife. I needed a way out of debt.The moment I agreed to be his pretend fiancée, all our problems should have been solved. Instead, things got complicated. Publicly, we were the picture of patriotic perfection.Privately, we struggled with the one thing that wasn’t in our plan – more.I didn’t realize how lonely my life was until Jameson … lonely my life was until Jameson filled it with everything I was missing. His passionate commitment to public service earned my vote; his icy blue gaze and the way he gave me a purpose stole my heart. But I wanted to be his partner, not his secret. And I wanted the one thing that Jameson struggled to give me – his heart.
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There is something about an overbearing asshole I love in a story. I think because when the author writes a fabulous counter part, the heroine is an equally strong person I can relate to. Rebecca Gallo has hit the right notes with her debut novel in Jameson and Georgie.
Although the synopsis would indicate that it is a political romance, the story focuses on the microscope that once you reach the interest in the pubic eye. Poor Jameson and Georgie cannot catch a break. Once one thing finally gets smoothed over, it seems like another issue is waiting in the wings which is all played out for the entertainment of the masses. The plot is a based on ‘fiancee for hire’ and Jameson tries his damnedest to make sure that everyone is aware that his singular focus is on winning the White House. But when you spend quality time with someone, it’s hard for the heart to not to get involved. In typical romance fashion, lovely and giving Georgie who falls hard first. Wishes- as weird as it may seem – I wish at times there could have been more tension between the two as Jameson was almost my perfect asshole. However, if we are discussing sexual tension, Ms. Gallo can write a steamy scene and make you feel oh so swoony.
To be honest, I rarely take a chance on a debut author unless I have a trusted friend go first . I was fortunate to have won an ARC along with a friend. We both loved it. Now…here’s the trying-not-to-be-spoiler. If you stop at the last chapter, you will have a very satisfyingly entertaining read. If you venture to the epilogue…you get a NO WAY moment. And you’ll be with me waiting for the release of Capital Promises this fall. For a debut author, Rebecca Gallo has talent and can’t wait to see what she offers next! 4.25 out of 5 stars
Jameson Martin is a driven man. He has one goal; to become the next President of the United States. He is a confirmed bachelor and sees nothing wrong with that. Until his campaign team decides he needs a fiancé to soften his image.
Georgina Washington, a petite blond who has been struggling to make ends meet as an educator, sees the opportunities that come with becoming the potential First Lady. She can help shape Jameson’s policies on education. Besides, he’s tall dark and handsome with ambitions to become the leader of the free world. What’s not to like?
In her writing debut, Rebecca does a good job creating tension and keeping the story moving. At times, the characters were a little too “lovey dovey” but I didn’t find it too out of place.
I can’t wait to read more of these characters in Capitol Promises.
This book was different for me for a couple different reasons. One being that I have never read anything by Rebecca Gallo which is something I need to fix ASAP. Second being that I don’t read a lot of romances that are political romances so I had no idea if I would love this book because of these two things. Presidential Bargain knocked it out of the park for me. It won me over and had me completely in its clutches the entire time. I could not put it down because things kept getting thrown at this couple one right after the next.
Jameson thought that finding himself a “fiance” would fix his standing in the polls never taking into account everything that would come his way once he went down this road. One Georgie isn’t someone who is going to sit there and be run over. She has a mind of her own and I loved her immediately. Let’s not forget this is a race for the seat in the OVAL OFFICE!!! People are going to want to see him lose and with that comes a dirty battle. Unfortunately Georgie is going to pay the price the most in it all.
Will they be able to keep their emotions out of their deal? Things get super complicated the more time they spend together. Who is the one behind all the bad press? Who is the one set out to hurt them?
Never thought Jameson would win me over but in the end he turned things around for me. I highly recommend this book. The author did a wonderful job giving us a story that will have you completely hooked.
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