Love & Politics Series by Irene Bahrd

In Washington, where everything is at stake, no one’s hands are clean, and nothing is ever as it seems.Jaclyn Taylor’s life is curated to absolute perfection. Despite having secret political ambitions of her own, the only way the Washington darling will have a seat at the table is on the arm of a Senator, Vice President, or if she plays her cards right, as the wife of the next President of the United States... moreIn Washington, where everything is at stake, no one’s hands are clean, and nothing is ever as it seems.Jaclyn Taylor’s life is curated to absolute perfection. Despite having secret political ambitions of her own, the only way the Washington darling will have a seat at the table is on the arm of a Senator, Vice President, or if she plays her cards right, as the wife of the next President of the United States. Engaged to presidential hopeful Christopher Blake, everything is falling into place for Jaclyn. Until he doesn’t show up on their wedding day. Forced to either postpone or cancel the wedding, his twin brother offers to take Christopher’s place for the day, helping her save face and maintain her loveless arrangement. Temporary. A charade. Smoke and mirrors.Except for Alexander Blake, nothing about standing in for his missing brother is pretend. Even through the lies and deceit, he finds himself falling for the one woman he shouldn’t. But when Christopher reappears, ready to claim his place as Jaclyn’s husband, Jaclyn and Alexander face the difficult choice between love and politics. less

There is no room for love when politics are involved.It may have only been a few weeks, but Ileah Vasileiou fell hard and fast for Finn Gallagher—the one man her father would never approve of. Instead of following her heart, she marries Delaware Governor-hopeful, Timothy McKinnon. As a rising political star, he’s the perfect political match—if he wasn’t more devoted to his career than her happiness... moreThere is no room for love when politics are involved.It may have only been a few weeks, but Ileah Vasileiou fell hard and fast for Finn Gallagher—the one man her father would never approve of. Instead of following her heart, she marries Delaware Governor-hopeful, Timothy McKinnon. As a rising political star, he’s the perfect political match—if he wasn’t more devoted to his career than her happiness. Forced to placate her family and the nation, her own ambitions are buried beneath a decade of public appearances and private silence.When Tim is murdered, Ileah turns to the one man she never stopped loving. Known for being a ruthless businessman who can make or break anyone’s political career, Finn has been quietly waiting for the moment she'll be his again. With Ileah newly widowed and no longer bound by duty, Finn is done biding his time in hopes he can finally have the one woman he’s wanted for over a decade.But in Washington, nothing is ever as it seems.When secrets come to light, Ileah must choose between the life she’s learned to navigate and the one Finn and his brother have built for her. PLEASE Absolute Majority is not a standalone novel. It is book 2 and intended to be read after Arranged Vacancy. Also, this story is a deliciously spicy political romance that is intended for mature audiences. If you are looking for a romantic comedy, you will not find it here. less