4.25 Stars 
 Another first read for me and once again a great story, well researched with excellent background details on the political scene that serves as backdrop to the story. Set in Washington, DC the plot follows 21-yr old Jackie Gardner, a summer intern with a highly sought after political consulting firm - and 26-yr old Will Clayton, a Connecticut political blue-blood running for Senate representing the state of Virginia. She's the illegitimate daughter of a political powerhouse, a dirty little secret that has remained long buried. Jackie's first encounter with the handsome young politician is in a hotel bar, clueless to his identity, that almost ends in a one-night stand. Next day she's given her first consulting assignment working on the campaign for up-and-coming newcomer William Andrew Clayton - awkward much !! 
 As Jackie and Will collaborate on his campaign the attraction between them intensifies and they begin a secret affair intent on avoiding any political backlash. But when a scathing video gets leaked to a scandal blog it all hits the fan and in order to save Will's blossoming career Jackie unleashes her long overdue secret weapon. 
 Great story - the author seems well versed on all things politics and behind the scenes campaign workings. The writing, the characters, all worked wonderfully in this romance but especially Will Clayton and his swoonworthy attempts to woo young Jackie: "I've been yours since the first moment I saw you. All I want is for you to be mine." 
 * 4.25 Stars *