From the New York Times bestselling author of Suddenly Royal comes the first in a sparkling new series about America’s favorite royal—the First Daughter.
Everyone makes mistakes, especially in college. But when you’re the daughter of the President of the United States, any little slip up is a huge embarrassment. Maddie McGuire’s latest error in judgment lands her in police custody, giving the press a field day. Agreeing to do community service as penance and to restore her tattered reputation, Maddie never dreams incredibly good looking but extremely annoying vice president’s son, Jake Simmon, will be along for the ride.
Recently returning from Afghanistan with a life-altering injury, Jake is wrestling with his own demons. He doesn’t have the time or patience to deal with the likes of Maddie. They’re like oil and water and every time they’re together, it’s combustible. But there’s a thin line between love and hate, and it’s not long before their fiery arguments give way to infinitely sexier encounters.
When Jake receives devastating news about the last remaining member of his unit, the darkness he’s resisted for so long begins to overwhelm him. Scared to let anyone close, he pushes Maddie away. But she isn’t about to give up on Jake that easily. Maddie’s fallen for him, and she’ll do anything to keep him from the edge as they both discover that love is a battlefield and there are some fights you just can’t lose.
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Review by: Tatia
This is a book that is beautiful in so many different ways. At some times it was hard to read because you're faced with truths that we see too much of and yet not enough. It showed that two people who once disliked each other can find solace in one another and the world they live in and are accustomed to.
Maddie was a breath of fresh air. An extremely strong heroine that isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She speaks her mind in the most eloquent way possible. They can't have her embarrassing her father. He's only the president of the United States. When she finds herself in a bit of trouble, trying to find any way possible to not have it on her permanent record, she never imagined all of that begging would end with her having to work with a man that she thinks despises her.
Jake has a daily battle. Having gone to war for his country and come back a broken and battered man, every day is a struggle. The sounds, the sights, the smells, the crowds - they all make him tense and uncomfortable. He's working on a new project. Most of it is for his mother and her political campaign to be the next president, but part of it is for him too. It's a way for him to give back when he knows he shouldn't even be alive. He just never saw Maddie as one being willing to put in the work along side him.
What once was a tension filled relationship filled with forced smiles and dances soon blossoms into a probationary friendship that has the possibility of more. I loved the dynamic between these two. Jake loved picking on Maddie and she dished out the quips and jabs as fast as she could. Her quick wit and compassion as well as her friendliness towards everyone had Jake looking at her in a different light and really seeing her for a change.
This book had me glued to the pages. I was reading every second of the day I possibly could, even going so far as neglecting my house duties just to get more. It was worth it. Every word of this book was crafted so beautifully. NicholeChase tells the story so well that I felt like I was walking beside them, seeing it all through my own eyes. It wasn't just Jake and Maddie that will have you enthralled with this story, but Ari, Caro, Cyrus, Kyla, Puz, Pheobe. I could keep going. They're all important pieces. They made the story. Without all of them, this story wouldn't be what it was. Poignant. Beautiful. Breathtaking. Heartbreaking. It had my heart clenching and twisting in anticipation to see how it was all going to play out. This story is one that will stick with me. If it was a continuous series with unlimited books about all of them, I'd read every one of them just to get more of their stories. You need this book!
Maddie was a breath of fresh air. An extremely strong heroine that isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She speaks her mind in the most eloquent way possible. They can't have her embarrassing her father. He's only the president of the United States. When she finds herself in a bit of trouble, trying to find any way possible to not have it on her permanent record, she never imagined all of that begging would end with her having to work with a man that she thinks despises her.
Jake has a daily battle. Having gone to war for his country and come back a broken and battered man, every day is a struggle. The sounds, the sights, the smells, the crowds - they all make him tense and uncomfortable. He's working on a new project. Most of it is for his mother and her political campaign to be the next president, but part of it is for him too. It's a way for him to give back when he knows he shouldn't even be alive. He just never saw Maddie as one being willing to put in the work along side him.
What once was a tension filled relationship filled with forced smiles and dances soon blossoms into a probationary friendship that has the possibility of more. I loved the dynamic between these two. Jake loved picking on Maddie and she dished out the quips and jabs as fast as she could. Her quick wit and compassion as well as her friendliness towards everyone had Jake looking at her in a different light and really seeing her for a change.
This book had me glued to the pages. I was reading every second of the day I possibly could, even going so far as neglecting my house duties just to get more. It was worth it. Every word of this book was crafted so beautifully. NicholeChase tells the story so well that I felt like I was walking beside them, seeing it all through my own eyes. It wasn't just Jake and Maddie that will have you enthralled with this story, but Ari, Caro, Cyrus, Kyla, Puz, Pheobe. I could keep going. They're all important pieces. They made the story. Without all of them, this story wouldn't be what it was. Poignant. Beautiful. Breathtaking. Heartbreaking. It had my heart clenching and twisting in anticipation to see how it was all going to play out. This story is one that will stick with me. If it was a continuous series with unlimited books about all of them, I'd read every one of them just to get more of their stories. You need this book!
5 Stars
EXCERPT
“Have you been crying?” Warm fingers touched my cheek and I jerked in surprise at the sparks that danced through my blood. I couldn’t remember if he had ever touched me except for obligatory dances at celebrations and fund- raisers. “What happened? Are you okay?”
“No, I’m fine.” I stepped out of his reach and rubbed under my eyes. Tearing my gaze from his I leaned over and picked up his cane. “It’s allergies.”
“We’ve known each other too long for you to lie to me.” He let his hand fall back to his side. I handed him the cane and stepped back. “Someone told you that I was on my way, huh? We all know how much you hate me. I’m surprised you didn’t jump out of the window.”
“It was an option.” I rolled my eyes. I guess I wasn’t the only one that remembered our last meeting hadn’t been pleasant. “I also considered hiding in the closet, but was too slow.”
There! Take that, perfect Jake Simmon. I was quick on my feet today.
“So, you know why I’m here.” The way his eyes ran over me as if taking stock was obnoxious.
“I’m your body guard. When the crazy women start running after you, I’m to dive in the way.” And damn if they wouldn’t come running when they saw how he looked all grown up and rough around the edges.
“I’m glad they have a plan.” He scratched his chin. “Getting bombarded with underwear and bras is a health issue.”
“If they got to know you, it wouldn’t be a problem.” I rolled my eyes.
“What does that mean?” His head cocked to the side.
“I thought you lost your leg, not your brain.” My eyes widened, but it was too late to take it back. Why was it that I said the most horrible things around him? Even when we’d been younger I’d had diarrhea of the mouth. Especially around Jake.
He threw his head back and laughed. “I don’t think they’re after my brain, Maddie. Thankfully the part they’re most interested in is still fully functional.”
His lazy smile and sparkling eyes had me swallowing hard.
Heat crept up my neck and I fought to not look away. “Well, good for you.”
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GIVEAWAY:
About Nichole Chase:
Nichole Chase is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Suddenly Royal, The Accidental Assassin, Flukes, The Dark Betrayal Trilogy, The American Royalty Series and several short stories.
Nichole lives in Georgia with her husband, energetic daughter, two rescue dogs, Sulcata tortoise, and two cats. When not writing, you may find her reading, painting, crafting, or chasing her daughter around the house while making monster noises.
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Thank you so much! ~Jessica, InkSlinger PR
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