Political Persuasions Series by Emma Barry

Union organizer Millie Frank doesn’t like the spotlight. But when an oh-so-traumatizing hostage situation makes her front-page news, she’s forced to take the lead on an important negotiation…putting her directly in the path of Capitol Hill’s most arrogant playboy.Parker Beckett will do whatever it takes to close a deal for his senator boss. He’s a pragmatist down to his bones, and he doesn’t have time for naive do-gooders, even if he can’t get Millie’s wounded eyes out of his head... moreUnion organizer Millie Frank doesn’t like the spotlight. But when an oh-so-traumatizing hostage situation makes her front-page news, she’s forced to take the lead on an important negotiation…putting her directly in the path of Capitol Hill’s most arrogant playboy.Parker Beckett will do whatever it takes to close a deal for his senator boss. He’s a pragmatist down to his bones, and he doesn’t have time for naive do-gooders, even if he can’t get Millie’s wounded eyes out of his head.Parker can’t understand how Millie has kept her idealism in this town. Millie can’t believe what Parker’s willing to sacrifice to pass a budget. As they navigate their political differences, what grows between them looks a lot like a relationship…and maybe even a little like love.Previously released as Special Interests less

Independent journalist Liam Nussbaum has two problems: making his political blog go big time and getting socialite fundraiser Alyse Philips to notice him. When Alyse discovers a money-laundering scandal with her signature all over it, Liam has the perfect solution. They’ll investigate the seedy network of money and influence. Together.But the stakes couldn’t be higher... moreIndependent journalist Liam Nussbaum has two problems: making his political blog go big time and getting socialite fundraiser Alyse Philips to notice him. When Alyse discovers a money-laundering scandal with her signature all over it, Liam has the perfect solution. They’ll investigate the seedy network of money and influence. Together.But the stakes couldn’t be higher. If she can’t clear her name, Alyse will never work in non-profits again, and if Liam gets the story wrong, it could destroy his site’s reputation.As they dig deeper, their hearts collide with their ambitions. Will they choose love or politics? Because in Washington, everything comes at a price.Previously released as Private Politics less

This isn’t Michael Picetti’s first presidential election cycle. He wants to win, but he’s too burned out to be a true believer. These days, he doesn’t feel much at all, except when a conversation on the plane to Iowa ignites a spark he thought was gone. Desire.Lydia Reales has just landed her dream job. She has to impress the campaign manager and win this election, and she doesn’t have time to flirt with a strange man on a plane or in a hotel bar, especially not when he’s the enemy... moreThis isn’t Michael Picetti’s first presidential election cycle. He wants to win, but he’s too burned out to be a true believer. These days, he doesn’t feel much at all, except when a conversation on the plane to Iowa ignites a spark he thought was gone. Desire.Lydia Reales has just landed her dream job. She has to impress the campaign manager and win this election, and she doesn’t have time to flirt with a strange man on a plane or in a hotel bar, especially not when he’s the enemy.Michael and Lydia should have nothing in common. They shouldn’t even talk. They should absolutely not start a reckless secret affair that threatens their careers and reputations. But as the campaign rages on, they’ll question everything they should do in politics—and in love.Previously released as Party Lines less

“Aspiring”Nothing is going Senate scheduler Molly Mason’s way. Her boss faces indictment, she got dumped on a first date, and she has laundry issues. When Gavin O’Neill pops up from behind a dryer to help—all six feet of tattooed, bearded, rocker bad boy deliciousness—Molly decides that she’s earned a break from her real life. She thinks it’s only a fling. He thinks she’s playing hard to get... more“Aspiring”Nothing is going Senate scheduler Molly Mason’s way. Her boss faces indictment, she got dumped on a first date, and she has laundry issues. When Gavin O’Neill pops up from behind a dryer to help—all six feet of tattooed, bearded, rocker bad boy deliciousness—Molly decides that she’s earned a break from her real life. She thinks it’s only a fling. He thinks she’s playing hard to get. But if they can stop thinking, they might discover there’s more to life and love than they’d been asking for.“Kissing and Other Forms of Sedition”When a global crisis threatens to go nuclear, the world tips upside down and spills out Graham Wilcox’s unspoken feelings for Cadence Martel. Cadence is equal parts shocked and delighted by his confession, but one night of passion isn’t enough. So the new lovers set out on a road trip to save the world.“The Fourth Estate”Reporter Drew Orlov wants to write about the corrupt president hurting regular Americans, but readers only care about the bombshells penned by his rival Brynn Allen. When he goes after Brynn’s high-level source, though, he finds himself snagged on more complicated—and personal—feelings. Brynn’s been working her tail off and doesn’t have time for Drew, even if he does look good when he smolders. They’re soon locked in a tussle for the truth with their hearts on the line.“Run”Public defender Maddie Clark doesn’t want to be a candidate for the state senate—but she’s running. Her high school nemesis turned campaign advisor Adam Kadlick shouldn’t be back home working on elections—but he is. They definitely should avoid falling for each other—but they won’t.Contains some previously released material less