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In Bed with the Opposition

by Stephanie Draven (Goodreads Author)

3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 · rating details · 195 ratings · 50 reviews

Armed with a sassy haircut, a sharp wit, and a personal list of rules for all life's exigencies, Grace Santiago is a fiercely loyal Senate staffer who has everything under control. At least until famous political pundit Ethan Castle walks back into her life. Grace hasn't forgotten their disastrous affair in law school, but she can't resist his bad boy charm.

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Published August 15th 2012 by Entangled Publishing: Indulgence (first published August 7th 2012)

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Mar 11, 2013 Meg - A Bookish Affair rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, fiction, romance, not-on-the-blog

Ah yes, if you follow politics closely at all, politics and romance or sex often seem to go hand in hand. Just think about how many of the recent political scandals or the big political scandals from history that have to do with sex. Nothing heats up a romance like passion and politics seems to bring out some of the most passionate people. When you have these two things together, you know you're going to get something explosive. "In Bed with the Opposition" takes this equation and forms a thorou...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Tana rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Bed with the Opposition by Stephanie Draven

First I have to say this book really surprised me, I thoroughly enjoyed Stephanie Draven’s writing, it flows well, the character descriptions were great and you felt like you got to meet everyone and understood their personalities good or bad. This novel is filled with romance and politics. And yet it’s a great story and I really got into it. I had a hard time putting it down and stayed up a bit late so I could finish it.

We meet Grace, she was atten...more

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Oct 20, 2012 D.R. rated it 5 of 5 stars

A pleasant mix of a quirky heroine, a witty Casanova on a mission to win her heart, and their head-to-head banter which only brings out their undeniably sizzling chemistry together in the middle of political crosshairs. If these aren't the perfect ingredients for a no-hassle and feel-good romance story, I don't know what is!

Stephanie Draven brought out a fresh twist to the phrase 'good girl gone bad' in a pleasantly endearing way that makes you appreciate your own quirks. And she did this in the...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Aislynn (Stitch Read Cook) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-s-to-review, contemporary-romance, read-in-2012, ebook

Grace loves lists, her rules and her well ordered life. When a chance encounter at a crab festival with ex-boyfriend Ethan Castle throws everything into chaos. Ethan has been hired by a rival, the battle lines are drawn and boy do the sparks start to fly! Can she keep herself on the right track and her feelings in check with handsome, sexy Ethan close by?

These characters have so much chemistry it practically leapt off the page! Grace is torn between Blain – the Senator’s grandson, who she’s had...more

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Oct 09, 2012 Maria rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ever heard of a political romance? No, neither did I. It's not that there aren't novels set in the political world with romances in them (C.P. Snow's CORRIDORS OF POWER comes to mind, not to mention many a Jeffrey Archer novel), but I've never heard of them within the context of category romance. We probably will from now on, if Stephanie Draven has anything to do with it.

This novel is different from most of the romance novels I've read. Maybe it's because politics is different from any other re...more Ever heard of a political romance? No, neither did I. It's not that there aren't novels set in the political world with romances in them (C.P. Snow's CORRIDORS OF POWER comes to mind, not to mention many a Jeffrey Archer novel), but I've never heard of them within the context of category romance. We probably will from now on, if Stephanie Draven has anything to do with it.

This novel is different from most of the romance novels I've read. Maybe it's because politics is different from any other realm of life. It's a very dirty game, where the winds of change can blow and completely change the scenario in an entirely unexpected way.

Firstly, most category romance novels take place in a period of a couple of days or weeks, with an epilogue for the 'one year later' or 'six months later' scenario if needed. This one took place over a period of months, which I found unusual. One minute, the heroine was ready for the Hallowe'en party. Next, it was Christmas and then New Year. Then Valentine's Day came up, then St. Patrick's Day. I couldn't help wondering why the heroine and her man saw so little of each other. Working hard, obviously. Well, apparently, politics is not a good area to work in if you relish your love life. It also gave the impression that the affair/story was moving rather slowly.

For consenting adults, Grace and Ethan seemed to have nowhere to go when they wanted to get it together. The cloakroom at a function? I couldn't believe it! I mean, it's not that I'm not into a bit of spontaneous romance when the mood grabs you, but this pair were like homeless folk the time came to make love. I mean, they both had their own apartments. Couldn't Grace do what every other girlfriend in the world does, at least now and again, and cook dinner for her man at home? Obviously, her job as Girl Friday to Senator Kip Halloway took precedence over her entire existence. Well obviously, that's political life (how severe is that?).

I enjoyed reading about Grace's dilemma, her attraction to her old college boyfriend Ethan Castle who is now a political handler for an opposing campaign to Grace's Senator boss. I could also sense her attraction to the Senator's grandson, as he is someone she always idolized, someone who could give her entry into a family she loves. The Senator looms large in this story and is a really inspired piece of characterization. In fact, the book actually reads like mainstream fiction rather than a romance novel. So if you're looking to read something romantic with an extra dimension, this could be the one for you.

I enjoyed Stephanie Draven's writing and will certainly look out for her work in future
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Feb 22, 2013 Robin B78 rated it 3 of 5 stars

It's alright. I've read better political romances and I've read much worse. The story here was a bit slow for me though. Fairly predictable and not terribly exciting.

Grace didn't do much for me. She comes across to me as whiny and annoying. Yes, she does get a bit better as the book progresses, but never really goes away. She needs everything to be about her- but isn't exactly obvious about it. I did enjoy her never ending array of holiday themed undies!

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Nov 01, 2012 Stephanie Collins rated it 4 of 5 stars

Grace is a nice girl... and that is the problem... she's a nice girl panting after a man who knows she's there for him if he wants her but he really doesn't have to do anything to keep her. She works for a Senator and has been basically a step-daughter to him for most of her life. The man she thinks is perfect for her (she just needs him to finally admit it) is Blain (Senator's son) and while he hasn't made the formal move of making their on/off again relationship permanent she just keeps being...more Grace is a nice girl... and that is the problem... she's a nice girl panting after a man who knows she's there for him if he wants her but he really doesn't have to do anything to keep her. She works for a Senator and has been basically a step-daughter to him for most of her life. The man she thinks is perfect for her (she just needs him to finally admit it) is Blain (Senator's son) and while he hasn't made the formal move of making their on/off again relationship permanent she just keeps being the faithful puppy she is. However, back in law school she made one big mistake in an all-consuming love affair with Ethan and unfortunately someone managed to get compromising photos that Blain helped keep hushed up by getting the scum a job on the Hill. Other than that one moment of insanity Grace has been the model of propriety and control. She's seen Ethan on TV many times since then but has never run in to him again since she left law school abruptly.

Ethan has a great life with money, fame, power and almost anything he wants when he wants it. He runs in to Grace at an event and immediately remembers their "fling" in law school and that she left without any warning or reason. He's always wondered about the one that got away as he really wanted her for more than just the fun times they had. He was falling for the quirky woman she is under all the levels of control. He's interested in her again but knows she's not cut out for anything other than the real thing and he isn't sure he's the one for that. They have quite a bit of chemistry that when it blows up man oh man is it hot but behind this both of them realize it is more than just a fling but how can they make anything work while they are working for opposing candidates. There is quite a bit of misunderstanding between the two of them and at times you just want them to actually talk to each other rather than saying what is needed for the campaigns but... eventually love wins out and watching them work through their issues was a fun ride.

Thanks to NetGalley.com and Entangled Publishing for the chance to read this in exchange for my honest review.(less)

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Nov 25, 2012 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

This was election year so it was sort of fitting to read a contemporary romance with a political election as the backdrop. I found this to be one of those books for me that when I started reading it I wasn't that impressed with it due to my feelings about the heroine (it was not getting my vote at that point). Thankfully I'm rarely a quitter so I read on and after the first half of the book found myself delightfully surprised (book started pulling ahead in the polls) and glad that I pushed forwa...more This was election year so it was sort of fitting to read a contemporary romance with a political election as the backdrop. I found this to be one of those books for me that when I started reading it I wasn't that impressed with it due to my feelings about the heroine (it was not getting my vote at that point). Thankfully I'm rarely a quitter so I read on and after the first half of the book found myself delightfully surprised (book started pulling ahead in the polls) and glad that I pushed forward (it got my vote when Election day came around).

The story revolves around Assistant to Senator Halloway, Grace Santiago. Grace has know the Senator since she was a young girl when her mother went to work for him as a cook. He encouraged her through her father walking out on her and her mother, he mentored her, he helped pay her way to attend university and now she's giving back by working on his staff. The Senator is near eighty, but he determines that he's got one more campaign for office in him though Grace privately thinks his health won't stand up to it and he's slipping a little. She finds herself busting tail to keep up with his vague memory, faux pas and demanding needs. She devotes so much time to him that she doesn't have a life outside of work and now its just going to get worse with a campaign going on.

And into this atmosphere walks Ethan Castle her old flame from law school. In her mind, he is the reason that she never finished school and never started the political career she set out on. Ethan remembers Grace too, but he remembers the past a bit differently than Grace when she inexplicably left school and left him with no explanation. Now years later, when he's become a huge success as a campaign manager, he is surprised to see her at a social function with the Senator. He is determined more than ever to get to the bottom of why she disappeared and to figure out why Grace is the only memorable woman in his past.

Grace and Ethan play a bit of cat and mouse, but things really start to heat up when he accepts the position of campaign manager for a rival for Halloway's Senate seat.

The plot on this one was good. I loved the insider's view of a Senatorial race and what it's like in a Senator's day and about their office. I enjoyed the possibilities of a romance that 'crossed enemy lines' so to speak.

What I wasn't too fond of- at first- was Grace's wishy-washy personality and issues. Yes, I understand how it must have been for her to be caught in a compromising photograph that was taken by a supposed friend and used as blackmail and yes, I get it that it would be hard to deal with having a father walk out and feel rejected. I do get all that, but what I didn't get was where it was alright to first blame Ethan for his part in the compromising pose (she was a consenting adult and whole-heartedly into what they were doing) and then to hold him at arms length with all her rules years later. I didn't like that she was so selfishly wrapped up in her issues. But then she started to grow. She owned to her mistakes and started to live a little with Ethan's help. It ended up being very satisfying to see Grace grow so much from the first part of the book to the end.

Just as an aside, I got to where I was eager to see what spectacular sexy clothing stunt she was going to pull around each holiday. Its a toss-up between the Wonder Woman costume at Halloween or the hint that she wore shamrock printed undies on Paddy's Day.

Now Ethan, he was Grace's opposite in some ways. He was confident about his career and his sex appeal to the point of arrogance, but he mostly did it to get Grace to lighten up. I liked how this confident arrogance was juxtaposed with his vulnerability of giving Grace his heart. He really grew too from the beginning when he was more mercenary about his job to the end when he started considering career choices that actually touched him.

If you're looking for a nice Contemporary Romance where the romance is steamy between two people that really come into their own by the end, give this one a try.(less)

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Oct 04, 2012 Liz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Smart, witty, heroine-centric romance set during a Senate primary campaign (as title suggests, h/H end up working for different candidates). I really enjoyed this. I loved the sense of humor and the subtle feminist undertones of the heroine's journey to self-confidence and self-knowledge (uh, it's more fun than that might make it sound). I described this on Twitter as "Harlequin Presents meets The West Wing," but that isn't quite accurate. The opening set-up feels like familiar Presents tropes (...more

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Oct 22, 2012 Jaime Arkin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, romance, stand-alone-books

3.5 stars

Grace Santiago is the senate staffer for a lifer senator, Kip Halloway. But she is more than just an employee. Her mom works for the senator and since she was a young girl she's been a part of the Halloway family and she strongly believes in everything that Halloway stands for. She's also infatuated with his grandson and thinks that they are meant to be together.

She grew up with him and has leaned on him in the past. He was her first everything. Until she met Ethan Castle in law school...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Desere Steenberg rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This was the very first Stephanie Draven book I have ever read and I shall be looking for more ! The passion,intrigue,mystery and political drama really packed a punch !

The characters were fun,sassy and wonderfully realistic,yes like I was inside the book behind the scenes. And boy what wonderful scenes this author created !

I loved how they challenged each other around every corner and at the same time could not deny each other. And the wonderful rekindling of old flames was be...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Melody May rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, romance

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So yesterday I started Stephanie Draven's In Bed with the Opposition. I have to say that I was pretty amaze with the story, because I'm not really into politics. However, this was pretty good read. So, let me share with you a political caper and my thoughts.

Growing up in unstable life, Grace Santiago made sure her life mission was stable. Which is pretty hard when your working in politics. However, she has manage with her Personal Life Handbook and tries to...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Melissa Maxwell rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'd say it was more 4.5 stars but I rounded up. I really enjoyed the book even though I thought at first it would be boring (its not by any means). Grace is your typical overachiever type A work alcoholic. She spends most of her life working for a man she idolizes and pining away for a man who thinks of her as a friend with the occasional benefits. When Grace was away at college she met Ethan and the chemistry was explosive between them but something happened and now she thinks of him as a mista...more

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Oct 21, 2012 Netty rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, fav-book-for-character, fav-book-for-plot

Sometimes I amaze myself when it comes to picking books....because this one is fucking great! I’m sounding big headed and cock sure of myself but I have every right to be, this book as jumped into my favourite book and favourite character list, that’s how good it is!

The humour, oh god the humour is so good! The sassiness of Ethan and the quick witted one liners and dialogue are just superb. Honestly, it as to be read to appreciate how well this book was written. The political storyline was easy...more

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Sep 28, 2012 Nas Dean rated it 4 of 5 stars

IN BED WITH THE OPPOSITION by author Stephanie Draven is an Entangled Publishing release for October 2012.

Grace Santiago met Ethan Castle after ten years and realised that she was still attracted to him. She felt the jolt of awareness every time he looked at her. Dare she let him back in her heart again? After all she had an explosive secret in her past.

Now both of them work for opposing political parties and were competitors. Would Ethan act on his attraction for Grace or would he let politics...more

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Oct 28, 2012 waterbaby786 rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a Netgalley Arc an I give it 4 stars.
I'm usually not into politics and I follow zilch but I was happy to see this story didn't challenge me too much on that front. It was a smart funny story about two people who's lives crossed in the past and ended abruptly due to unfortunate circumstances. They meet suddenly and find themselves on opposite sides, one is willing to fight to make things work and the other is blow hot blow cold and doesn't know what she wants, and follows the road that s...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

*I recieved this book for review but that has in no way effected my opinion.*
Wow! This was such a quick and exciting read. Grace made me chuckle with her holiday undergarments. Ethan just refused to give up and together they made the perfect pair.
I hadn't read a book before that had anything to do with politics so that part of this book was definitely different for me. I must say it really threw a wrench into the story, but the added drama really worked.
I will definitely be looking for more boo...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Jennifer McCoy, YA Sisterhood rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Bed With the Opposition by Stephanie Draven
Received by Entangled Publishing
Release Date: August 15, 2012
Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn
The Sisters Say: The kind of politics worth paying attention to!

I originally read this right before the Presidential elections, and I will say, this was the side of politics I like! My husband is a huge political nut, so I had been hearing about the election for the past year, so it was nice to read something in the realm of politics, but with some seduction and...more In Bed With the Opposition by Stephanie Draven
Received by Entangled Publishing
Release Date: August 15, 2012
Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn
The Sisters Say: The kind of politics worth paying attention to!

I originally read this right before the Presidential elections, and I will say, this was the side of politics I like! My husband is a huge political nut, so I had been hearing about the election for the past year, so it was nice to read something in the realm of politics, but with some seduction and sass! Plus, politics wasn’t something that I have ever read about in a romance novel before, so it was a nice change of pace.

I really enjoyed Grace as the strong female main character. She is smart and sassy, but she has a secret that has kept her from really letting loose since she was in law school. That secret ruled her life, and as a result, she found herself missing out on the best parts of living. Then Ethan comes sauntering back into her life with a smile that would melt your “insert whatever clothing you would like” right off, and he has his sights set on Grace.

I found myself laughing and enjoying the witty banter between Grace and Ethan. It was like watching a sexy game of cat and mouse, only when one finally catches the other, it’s like an explosion of desire. The steam in this one is off the charts—with scenes that you will definitely want to go back and read twice. (No judging—this is a safe zone!)

But it’s not just the romance that makes this a fun read, it’s the relationships. Grace and Ethan felt real, and their emotions and actions were all over the place just like ours are in real life—awkward at times, seductive at others. Now, Grace and Ethan are not the only ones that will draw your attention in this book. Grace is also torn because she has feelings for Blain, the Senator’s (her boss and closes thing to a father she has) grandson. The dynamics between Grace and Blain were interesting to read about because, like the political world in real life, there is so much pressure on them. Blain is always trying to please the public and his grandfather, with his work and his relationships. I can’t help but think this is probably true for many political families out there.

Overall, I really enjoyed Stephanie’s look into the world of politics and romance. It was a nice break from the normal spy or mystery or murder type of romances, and the romances that you love but know could never happen in real life. I would definitely recommend this to lovers of contemporary romance.
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Feb 21, 2013 Aileene rated it 5 of 5 stars

Why-oh-why did I just read this book now?! I have been eyeing it for ages but did not get around reading it! But now EXTREMELY PLEASURED that I FINALLY have! The every second I spent on this book was so goddamn worth it!

This is the first book I read from Stephanie Draven and I assure you, not one bit did she let me down!

Story was so refreshingly good that I devoured every page of it!
Lines were engagingly witty and the sexy banter between the characters were oh-so-great!

Ethan Castle, a sex-charge...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Tash rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, booktour, category-romance, contemporary, favourites

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Grace Santiago is lucky to have landed where she is after flunking out of law school thanks to the devastating Ethan Castle who she was dating at the time. Fast forward seven years and she is now working for Senator Kip Holloway, a family friend who had been there for her ever since her mother started working for him. She got the job she wanted but she’s on the straight and narrow path with no time for guys like Ethan. Besides,...more Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics

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Grace Santiago is lucky to have landed where she is after flunking out of law school thanks to the devastating Ethan Castle who she was dating at the time. Fast forward seven years and she is now working for Senator Kip Holloway, a family friend who had been there for her ever since her mother started working for him. She got the job she wanted but she’s on the straight and narrow path with no time for guys like Ethan. Besides, she’s got her eyes on Blaine Holloway, grandson of Kip, who she has been in love with since she was all of thirteen.

As fate would have it, she bumps into Ethan when she is out following the Senator at a Crab Fest because the senator doesn’t want to miss one and is forced into having a conversation with Ethan. Ethan Castle has become a successful freelancer who helps campaigns and Grace is the only one in his dating past that he still has feelings for. He can’t over the fact that Grace just walked out of his life and law school one day and that he never heard back from her again. He thinks he wasn’t the perfect gentleman to her but he believes he did the best, given the situation that left me, the reader, ROFL. Seriously a DVD set?!

‘Oh, sure he hadn’t done a great job of romancing Grace. No flowers, no fancy dinners out. He hadn’t been rolling in dough back then. But he’d given her his prized DVD set of The West Wing. That had to count for something.

Ethan wants to pick things back up with Grace and she is forced to use a lame excuse that doesn’t sway the determined Ethan from seeing her again. But little they know what is about to happen.

Senator Holloway decides, despite being eighty and retirement material (which most of his family wants and some of his key staff does as well), to run for re-election. Determined to win, he needs the wonderboy Ethan Castle to help him. Which leaves Grace not so happy as there is a reason that she has been keeping distance between them She is not happy that the senator wants her to use her personal relationship to Ethan to get his services.

All of which leads to a happy Ethan and a furious Grace as Ethan comes up with an idea to promote Senator Holloway to the younger generation. Ethan and Grace having a campaign romance is getting on people’s nerves for all the wrong reasons. Will they be able to make a thing out of this relationship or will the secret Grace is keeping stop them?

Welcome to political games, love, blackmail and who knows what else (well I do, but you need to read for yourself to find out because I’m not giving it away!). For those who want something different from an established writer who has made her name in paranormal stories, this is the book for you. Draven surprised me and won herself a fan in contemporary category romances. Who knew she could write like this about politics in a fun and sexy way? 5 couples.(less)

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Dec 20, 2012 Stella rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, for-review, romance, favorites, office-romance

The short version: Loved, Loved, LOVED this story! It was funny, sexy and heart-warming, everything one could wish for! Now if only there were a film adaptation...

The longer version:

I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a story this much, that my enthusiasm and happiness lasted well after I reached "The End". I found In Bed with the Opposition utterly delightful, and I urge all of you who love their contemporary romances witty and sexy to pick it up and not miss out on this terrific story bec...more

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Sep 21, 2012 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

In Bed with the Opposition - I am not sure they ever made it to a bed, but this was one sexy story. The characters were more than believable, they were real, like I really wanted to be Grace or really have an Ethan in my life! The story drew me in and quickly sold me on this couple's issues, there was an interesting dichotomy of views at the beginning of the story that endeared both characters to me as a reader, their hopes and doubts were engaging, making this book impossible to put down.

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Sep 02, 2012 Liss Capello rated it 4 of 5 stars

In a fun departure from her usual flavor of romance, Stephanie Draven spins out a sassy and seductive yarn about the campaign trail and the mistake from your past that may not have been such a big mistake after all. The story blends an unlikely framework (political campaigns?!) with heart-tugging romance and steamy seduction scenes, and kept me awake past my bedtime because I didn't want to put it down.

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Dec 31, 2012 Bohemian Babushka rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received an ebook copy of this manuscript to read and review on my blog, Babushka's Baile. My first time reading an ebook, my first time reading Stephanie Draven. In neither case will it be my last.

Here's that review: http://bohemianbabushka.blogspot.com/...

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Oct 31, 2012 Dalia rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is a political romance. The romance is set during a campaign for senate. SD's voice is very captovating. The political background is very well written. The secondary characters are very lively.The main characters are likeable & well portrayed. Grace is a quirky & uptight h who likes lists, rules & order in her life. Ethan is a campaign manager & talk show celebrity. They had a hot affair at law school and when they meet again, 10 years later, sparks starts to fly. Grace is t...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Shannon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-reads, gifted, own

4.5 stars

This is my first Stephanie Draven and I doubt it will be my last.

Cute easy read with a maddening heroine who I could relate a little too much to with her idiosyncrasies. I really liked Ethan and wish there was more of his story because I couldn't get enough of him.

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Jan 03, 2013 Dianemarie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

This story is so cute. We've all been there (or at least I have) where you doubt your inner feelings and think with your head, and what you think you're supposed to do rather than what you really want to do. The romance is hot, but not too and both the heroine and hero are likeable. A lot! Based on the author’s experience in the real world makes the story all the more believable.

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Dec 29, 2012 Steena Holmes rated it 5 of 5 stars

There wasn't one line in this novel that I didn't like. From the sass to the crass and the passion between the two characters - I was sold! I've been waiting to read this from the moment I first heard about it - and I wasn't disappointed!

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Dec 07, 2012 Lucy rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-fiction, already-out, books-i-own, love-love-and-other-fluff

Ugh. The characters are so annoying and, boy, does the plot go in nonsensical circles.

2 stars for all the mildly intelligent political babble, though, by the end, I did start to skim all that. I skimmed a lot by the end, actually.

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Nov 02, 2012 Lorraine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-10-12

I liked this story it was different from others I had read as in I have never read 'romance' centred round a political theme.

Great chemistry between Grace & Ethan, well there would be as they had a 'disastrous affair in collage' as the blurb says lol.

The sub characters of Blain who is the grandson of Senator Kip Halloway along with the Senator himself were good. Although I could have lamped Kip for taking so much advantage of poor Grace.

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“You're smart and sexy. You're prudent and courageous. You're a good girl and a bad girl. You're a waffle girl and a Napoleon cake girl. I've told you before that you can have it all. You don't have to put yourself in a box, Grace, because you're already the whole package. -Ethan Castle” — 8 people liked it

“For a moment, Ethan’s cool veneer slipped. He smiled at her out of half of his mouth. “Governing,” he mirrored her severe tone exactly. “You make it sound about as fun as eating broccoli.” “I like broccoli… and governing.” “What’s so great about it?” “Well, for one, broccoli aids digestion—” “Not that,” he snapped.” — 2 people liked it

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