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The President's Girlfriend #1
Dutch and Gina: The President's Girlfriend
When Regina Lansing, an activist attorney from Newark, New Jersey, catches the eye of the President of the United States, she assumes it’s because of her outspoken stance against his tough policies. But when they meet, and sparks fly, she discovers the soul mate she never dreamed would come her way. Walter “Dutch” Harber, the gorgeous bachelor president, has his hands full with a combative Congress and an upcoming reelection bid. But when he meets Gina, this voluptuous black woman with all the right curves, he finds in her a strong, independent equal who keeps him intellectually-challenged publicly and sexually-energized privately, so much so that he becomes convinced that he has finally met the love of his life. But Washington politics won’t give this interracial couple an easy ride, as they must battle forces from within and forces from without that seek to tear down everything they have fought so hard to build up. And just when they thought they had endured every knockout punch imaginable, another curve is tossed their way with the kind of implications, the kind of jarring reality, that can not only destroy a love affair, but can bring down an entire presidency.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2011
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About the author
Mallory Monroe
167 books332 followersMallory Monroe, a pseudonym of award-winning, bestselling literary author Teresa McClain-Watson, has well over a hundred bestselling books under her name. They include MaeBelle Marie, the Alex Drakos Romantic Suspense series, the Oz Drakos series, the Reno Gabrini (Mob Boss) series, the Mick Sinatra series, the Sal Gabrini series, the Tommy Gabrini series, the Big Daddy Sinatra series, the Trevor Reese series, the Rags to Romance series, the Teddy Sinatra series, the Boone and Charly series, the Monk Paletti series, the President's Boyfriend series, and the President's Girlfriend/Dutch and Gina series. She has also worked as an executive editor for many years and as an investigator for three. Recently widowed, she has attended Florida State University, Florida A & M. University, the University of North Florida, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford Summer Law Institute. A law school dropout, she holds a Master's degree in history and education and credits God Almighty for ALL of her success. Visit mallorymonroebooks.com or austinbrookpublishing.com for updates and more information on all of her titles. See also amazon.com/author/teresamcclainwatson.
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December 13, 2013
Mercy, where to start?
OK, this is just a flat out case of an author biting off more than they were willing to actually chew. That's me being gracious and assuming that with more effort she could have pulled it off.
The bones are there. Its a great concept that hasn't really been done in IR to my knowledge. Its obvious she has talent and can write a story. But that's about where it ends. For a story based on this premise, there needs to be a whole lot of research done to make it fly with any authenticity. Research about the office of the President, his day to day life, how the press works, etc. I didn't really see that. It seemed like maybe she googled some stuff, stuck it in and based the rest on what she thought might be the case. She also didn't make the heroine very likeable or believable. NOBODY expects the POTUS to act like a normal boyfriend. "Dutch" was little better considering it seemed he realized she had unrealistic expectations but continued to allow her to believe them lol.
Then theres the sex. They hook up, lose contact for many years, hook up again and all of a sudden its condom free lovin. You're the President of the United States. The leader of the free world (a phrase which got shoved down our throats nearly every other page). At what point does your brain leave the building and you think its ok to risk an unplanned pregnancy by intentionally not using protection, even if you aren't worried about health risk because you just KNOW this is the great love of your life (which he had not admitted to even himself at the point in which he did this)? He's constantly talking about how careful they need to be. But he isn't careful about exposing them to public scrutiny by forcing them to out themselves with a potential pregnancy. Dumb. He treats this woman (and she behaves it too) like she's fresh out of college and too naïve and inexperienced to deal with the realities of the position they're in.
Overall, its not the worst thing I've ever read. But it left me angry that it wasn't done better. Two stars fits because I can juuuuust barely say "it was ok"
OK, this is just a flat out case of an author biting off more than they were willing to actually chew. That's me being gracious and assuming that with more effort she could have pulled it off.
The bones are there. Its a great concept that hasn't really been done in IR to my knowledge. Its obvious she has talent and can write a story. But that's about where it ends. For a story based on this premise, there needs to be a whole lot of research done to make it fly with any authenticity. Research about the office of the President, his day to day life, how the press works, etc. I didn't really see that. It seemed like maybe she googled some stuff, stuck it in and based the rest on what she thought might be the case. She also didn't make the heroine very likeable or believable. NOBODY expects the POTUS to act like a normal boyfriend. "Dutch" was little better considering it seemed he realized she had unrealistic expectations but continued to allow her to believe them lol.
Then theres the sex. They hook up, lose contact for many years, hook up again and all of a sudden its condom free lovin. You're the President of the United States. The leader of the free world (a phrase which got shoved down our throats nearly every other page). At what point does your brain leave the building and you think its ok to risk an unplanned pregnancy by intentionally not using protection, even if you aren't worried about health risk because you just KNOW this is the great love of your life (which he had not admitted to even himself at the point in which he did this)? He's constantly talking about how careful they need to be. But he isn't careful about exposing them to public scrutiny by forcing them to out themselves with a potential pregnancy. Dumb. He treats this woman (and she behaves it too) like she's fresh out of college and too naïve and inexperienced to deal with the realities of the position they're in.
Overall, its not the worst thing I've ever read. But it left me angry that it wasn't done better. Two stars fits because I can juuuuust barely say "it was ok"
June 13, 2012
I decided to try this author because I saw she supposedly wrote true romances, this is the forth I've read thinking the others were a fluke, nope it wasn't no romance anywhere. In one of her books while the hero was married, he had to strip search and old girlfriend for weapons, this is supposed to be a happily married man, yeah he searched her alright, while hard for this slut, he goes ahead and masturbates her anally and vaginally, very thoroughly too I might add, this man who is so in love with his black wife.
I wonder who this author is, in her books the black heroine always sleeps with the man the first time she meets him, the man would say. " I want to F*** you and these so called intelligent women would say, "okay." yeah, and why not just slit my throat and stuff me in the closet on your way out the door. they are never made love to, they are either pounded into or banged, and this is suppose to be romance not erotic, the only activity they ever do together is have sex. It's like this author is saying these heroines are sluts and is only good for F***ing
highly insulting, yeah it's fiction, but should have some taste of reality and for every black heroine in her books to be the same sluttish woman is ridiculous.
Soulmate? I don't think so, more like sexmates or Fbuddies!!!
I wonder who this author is, in her books the black heroine always sleeps with the man the first time she meets him, the man would say. " I want to F*** you and these so called intelligent women would say, "okay." yeah, and why not just slit my throat and stuff me in the closet on your way out the door. they are never made love to, they are either pounded into or banged, and this is suppose to be romance not erotic, the only activity they ever do together is have sex. It's like this author is saying these heroines are sluts and is only good for F***ing
highly insulting, yeah it's fiction, but should have some taste of reality and for every black heroine in her books to be the same sluttish woman is ridiculous.
Soulmate? I don't think so, more like sexmates or Fbuddies!!!
January 17, 2016
Dang you Mallory Monroe!
Here's my debit card. Just take all of my money. Of course I have to buy the rest of this series. This was only a taste of what's to come. I really like Dutch and Gina. To be honest, I wrote this series off as a Scandal knock-off without even reading it. To Ms. Monroe, I DEEPLY apologize. Oh no, this is a storyline all of its own. And keeping with the Monroe heroines, Gina is a strong, independent woman with the power to be vulnerable and a powerhouse all at the same time. Two snaps my dear. I can't wait to read more and also buy the Galbrini Series.
Here's my debit card. Just take all of my money. Of course I have to buy the rest of this series. This was only a taste of what's to come. I really like Dutch and Gina. To be honest, I wrote this series off as a Scandal knock-off without even reading it. To Ms. Monroe, I DEEPLY apologize. Oh no, this is a storyline all of its own. And keeping with the Monroe heroines, Gina is a strong, independent woman with the power to be vulnerable and a powerhouse all at the same time. Two snaps my dear. I can't wait to read more and also buy the Galbrini Series.
September 11, 2016
3.5 stars
First off, please note that my review is meant to encapsulate all 8 books of this series.
*Spoiler Alert*
In book one we meet Walter "Dutch" Harber (White) and Regina "Gina" Lansing (Black). Regina is a recent law graduate working at the Public defenders office at New Jersey while Dutch is a Senator from Massachusetts. Both are away from home, meet by pure chance but feel drawn to each other enough to have a one-night stand. Fast forward 10 years and Dutch (who is still unmarried) is now the POTUS while Gina runs a charitable organisation that has been nominated for a Presidential award which then paves way for: "The Reunion".
Their previous chemistry reasserts and they immediately start dating, fall in love and then get married. Suffice to say, Gina being a very "Black" female was not at all what the Beltway insiders expected as their FLOTUS and everything but the kitchen sink was thrown in their path in order to either impeach Dutch and/or remove Gina from the scene. Throughout the entire series we see, family, friends, members of Congress and White House staffers use every and any dirty trick to ensure Dutch leaves Gina or vice versa. Through it all their love sustains and one might even say, grows.
*End of Spoiler*
Now on to my thoughts.
This series was absolutely riveting and I was so overjoyed that I got to read all eight consecutively *Yay* because any cliffhangers might have resulted in me going mental bananas. The author did a great job with the general ambience of the White House and all the characters fulfilled a purpose. Kudos to you M. Monroe. Having said that and even though I am a Black woman, I felt the book did not accurately portray the intrinsic characteristics and the vernacular of a white person.
Also,
1. No white male, that I know of, would ever willingly wear a "Blue double-breasted suit" and "matching shoes"... never gonna happen. A Black male, on the other hand, would. Throughout the series, the POTUS was portrayed in suits of various shades of colours but never once in a black suit. I call Bulls***. His casual wardrobe also consisted of sports jerseys and the likes. I call double Bulls***. How? NO Boston blue blood (which Dutch certainly was), would be caught dead in anything but dark coloured suits with the obligatory Chinos and Button Downs for off days. This really bothered me because, personally, I detest seeing a man in any suit colour other than black or grey! And what's with the double-breasted? Did we return to the 80s and no one told me? sheesh...
2. There is no way on God's green earth that a white person speaks as Dutch was portrayed, particularly with him being POTUS. His dialect was not nearly conservative enough and dare I say, just a little too Black (Before you throw something, please remember that I am Black so I would know). And for him to have gone to Harvard yet speaks as such? Chile, please...
3. Lastly, the books were riddled with typos and at some point whole sentences appeared twice and by gosh those covers, while loving the chocolate coloured model, look amateurish and really just terrible. Also, the font type and size were all over the place. I really wish the author would have those covers re-designed and if possible do another edit of the entire series.
So overall, I loved the premise of the book ( reminds me of Shonda's "Scandal"), the story moved along at a fast pace and there certainly were no dull moments with Dutch and Gina. For keeping us enthralled, I give this 5 stars; however, because of the aforementioned issues, I can only award 3.5 stars for the entire series. The author should have done better research into the mindset of a White Alpha male!
***As an aside. Every African-American understands the societal factors underpinning shades of skin colour. There is always the dichotomy of light-skinned blacks vs dark-skinned blacks and IMO, whether knowingly or otherwise, this series vilifies every light-skinned female while Gina and other dark-skinned female were simply enigmatic and adorable angels.
This whole series reads like a middle finger to anyone not born darker and infers their outward beauty automatically precludes them from being decent human beings. I am a dark-skinned woman and even I was offended.
First off, please note that my review is meant to encapsulate all 8 books of this series.
*Spoiler Alert*
In book one we meet Walter "Dutch" Harber (White) and Regina "Gina" Lansing (Black). Regina is a recent law graduate working at the Public defenders office at New Jersey while Dutch is a Senator from Massachusetts. Both are away from home, meet by pure chance but feel drawn to each other enough to have a one-night stand. Fast forward 10 years and Dutch (who is still unmarried) is now the POTUS while Gina runs a charitable organisation that has been nominated for a Presidential award which then paves way for: "The Reunion".
Their previous chemistry reasserts and they immediately start dating, fall in love and then get married. Suffice to say, Gina being a very "Black" female was not at all what the Beltway insiders expected as their FLOTUS and everything but the kitchen sink was thrown in their path in order to either impeach Dutch and/or remove Gina from the scene. Throughout the entire series we see, family, friends, members of Congress and White House staffers use every and any dirty trick to ensure Dutch leaves Gina or vice versa. Through it all their love sustains and one might even say, grows.
*End of Spoiler*
Now on to my thoughts.
This series was absolutely riveting and I was so overjoyed that I got to read all eight consecutively *Yay* because any cliffhangers might have resulted in me going mental bananas. The author did a great job with the general ambience of the White House and all the characters fulfilled a purpose. Kudos to you M. Monroe. Having said that and even though I am a Black woman, I felt the book did not accurately portray the intrinsic characteristics and the vernacular of a white person.
Also,
1. No white male, that I know of, would ever willingly wear a "Blue double-breasted suit" and "matching shoes"... never gonna happen. A Black male, on the other hand, would. Throughout the series, the POTUS was portrayed in suits of various shades of colours but never once in a black suit. I call Bulls***. His casual wardrobe also consisted of sports jerseys and the likes. I call double Bulls***. How? NO Boston blue blood (which Dutch certainly was), would be caught dead in anything but dark coloured suits with the obligatory Chinos and Button Downs for off days. This really bothered me because, personally, I detest seeing a man in any suit colour other than black or grey! And what's with the double-breasted? Did we return to the 80s and no one told me? sheesh...
2. There is no way on God's green earth that a white person speaks as Dutch was portrayed, particularly with him being POTUS. His dialect was not nearly conservative enough and dare I say, just a little too Black (Before you throw something, please remember that I am Black so I would know). And for him to have gone to Harvard yet speaks as such? Chile, please...
3. Lastly, the books were riddled with typos and at some point whole sentences appeared twice and by gosh those covers, while loving the chocolate coloured model, look amateurish and really just terrible. Also, the font type and size were all over the place. I really wish the author would have those covers re-designed and if possible do another edit of the entire series.
So overall, I loved the premise of the book ( reminds me of Shonda's "Scandal"), the story moved along at a fast pace and there certainly were no dull moments with Dutch and Gina. For keeping us enthralled, I give this 5 stars; however, because of the aforementioned issues, I can only award 3.5 stars for the entire series. The author should have done better research into the mindset of a White Alpha male!
***As an aside. Every African-American understands the societal factors underpinning shades of skin colour. There is always the dichotomy of light-skinned blacks vs dark-skinned blacks and IMO, whether knowingly or otherwise, this series vilifies every light-skinned female while Gina and other dark-skinned female were simply enigmatic and adorable angels.
This whole series reads like a middle finger to anyone not born darker and infers their outward beauty automatically precludes them from being decent human beings. I am a dark-skinned woman and even I was offended.
October 23, 2011
This story had so much potential and the premise was promising. Too bad the author never lived up to expectations. Underdeveloped characters, unrealistic situations and a very disjointed read. I truly did not enjoy this story.
August 9, 2016
Fantastic. Loved it. Wouldn't change a thing. Moving on to book 2.
June 15, 2012
3.5 Stars
Dutch and Gina make a good couple and this book does a great job of showcasing that their love is so strong they can survive anything. Dutch doesn't start out perfect, but he steadily gets better and the relationship grows at a good pace. A lot of negative developments occur to try and keep them apart, some realistic, some not at all, but Dutch and Gina are 100% in each others corner and never waver. It's refreshing to have the main couple skip the whole break-up/get-back-together plot device so prevalent, and just stay committed the whole way through the story.
But for my personal preference, the drama is too heavy. People aren't just against them, but flat out doing everything they can to destroy them. Democrats, Republicans, co-workers, "friends", ex's, family, the media....it's like the world is filled with nothing but evil people hell bent on keeping them apart and it comes on so fast and so thick it feels like every other chapter there is yet someone or something else trying to destroy them. And after reading the synopsis and a few reviews for the next three novels, it feels like the Author just keeps searching for the worst things she can think of to keep them apart, each more harsh than the last. I'm reading the second book now, but I have a pretty good feeling I'm going to be exhausted by non-stop drama afterwards and that will be enough of this series for me.
Dutch and Gina make a good couple and this book does a great job of showcasing that their love is so strong they can survive anything. Dutch doesn't start out perfect, but he steadily gets better and the relationship grows at a good pace. A lot of negative developments occur to try and keep them apart, some realistic, some not at all, but Dutch and Gina are 100% in each others corner and never waver. It's refreshing to have the main couple skip the whole break-up/get-back-together plot device so prevalent, and just stay committed the whole way through the story.
But for my personal preference, the drama is too heavy. People aren't just against them, but flat out doing everything they can to destroy them. Democrats, Republicans, co-workers, "friends", ex's, family, the media....it's like the world is filled with nothing but evil people hell bent on keeping them apart and it comes on so fast and so thick it feels like every other chapter there is yet someone or something else trying to destroy them. And after reading the synopsis and a few reviews for the next three novels, it feels like the Author just keeps searching for the worst things she can think of to keep them apart, each more harsh than the last. I'm reading the second book now, but I have a pretty good feeling I'm going to be exhausted by non-stop drama afterwards and that will be enough of this series for me.
October 28, 2017
What in the ever-loving Maury Povich and Jerry Springer did I just read? Gina and Dutch meet ten years earlier in Miami and have a WILD night of sex. They see each other ten years later and Dutch is now POTUS. There is one problem, Dutch does not immediately remember her. Gina is now the director of a non-profit and has come to the white house to accept an award. She takes the opportunity to give the President her two cents instead of thanking him for the honor.
The something nice I have to say is that Dutch Harber had some swag and the sex scenes were decent. I don't know how much research the author did on the office of the President but its like he was running a f*** pad and had his personal assistant Christian see to Gina and his other THOT's when the President had to dip out. Then the author has the never to have eight books in this series. Yes, eight! I shelled out 5.99 for this download on my Kindle. I cannot and I will not read the rest of the books in this series.
The something nice I have to say is that Dutch Harber had some swag and the sex scenes were decent. I don't know how much research the author did on the office of the President but its like he was running a f*** pad and had his personal assistant Christian see to Gina and his other THOT's when the President had to dip out. Then the author has the never to have eight books in this series. Yes, eight! I shelled out 5.99 for this download on my Kindle. I cannot and I will not read the rest of the books in this series.
February 11, 2016
Uh oh…I have the unpopular opinion. I thought this was a cheese-tastic queso-fest! But I guess that's exactly what was promised. I'm thinking this series gets better and more intriguing as you go so I may continue. But tell me something, if you get called into a personal meeting with POTUS, and he stares at your boobs the entire time then tries to feel you up, wouldn't you cry sexual harassment? Not our girl. The thirst was very real for her. Lucky for her, it made made the book more fun.
August 25, 2022
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink!
Kate Marris thought she could make Walter "Dutch" Harber jump through hoops and drink her koolaide. Nothing could be further from the truth. What all of his previous women didn't know was that Dutch was chasing a connection he'd had with a young attorney ten years prior in Miami. That was why he had the nickname "Wham Bam Harber". When Regina Lansing re-entered his life and publically told him about himself, he'd finally found her and didn't hesitate to make the re-connection. But everyone was NOT happy about his choice. They just knew that Gina was the flavor of the month to Dutch. Everyone was against their relationship, from his best friend Max to his mother. The news outlets were having a field day finding everything negative about Gina just to put a knife in Dutch's presidency.
Gina's supporter Frank Roselli thought he could make her drink his koolaide too but he sadly made a very big misstep.
Let's not talk about his mother Victoria Harber. She really showed who she really was to her only child to his disappointment. When Kate tried to force his hand, Dutch did what no one expected. He'd found the only woman who'd ever mattered to him and he was NOT going to let her go, no matter what. It was just Dutch and Gina against the world. As long as Gina was by his side, he could handle anything the world would throw at him. And the world was throwing a lot at them. The shoe about them was always about to drop.
NOTE: I just love this series! I read this entire series several years ago and just realized, after re-reading book #1, that I never did a review. I so love Dutch and Gina's relationship. Gina is Dutch's support and Dutch just loves her for it. He will not tolerate anyone's disrespect of her from anyone, not his mother, his best friend, the news media, or his exes. She's his anchor in a stormy sea of the Washington D.C. Beltway. To me, their love for each other should be relationship goals.
Kate Marris thought she could make Walter "Dutch" Harber jump through hoops and drink her koolaide. Nothing could be further from the truth. What all of his previous women didn't know was that Dutch was chasing a connection he'd had with a young attorney ten years prior in Miami. That was why he had the nickname "Wham Bam Harber". When Regina Lansing re-entered his life and publically told him about himself, he'd finally found her and didn't hesitate to make the re-connection. But everyone was NOT happy about his choice. They just knew that Gina was the flavor of the month to Dutch. Everyone was against their relationship, from his best friend Max to his mother. The news outlets were having a field day finding everything negative about Gina just to put a knife in Dutch's presidency.
Gina's supporter Frank Roselli thought he could make her drink his koolaide too but he sadly made a very big misstep.
Let's not talk about his mother Victoria Harber. She really showed who she really was to her only child to his disappointment. When Kate tried to force his hand, Dutch did what no one expected. He'd found the only woman who'd ever mattered to him and he was NOT going to let her go, no matter what. It was just Dutch and Gina against the world. As long as Gina was by his side, he could handle anything the world would throw at him. And the world was throwing a lot at them. The shoe about them was always about to drop.
NOTE: I just love this series! I read this entire series several years ago and just realized, after re-reading book #1, that I never did a review. I so love Dutch and Gina's relationship. Gina is Dutch's support and Dutch just loves her for it. He will not tolerate anyone's disrespect of her from anyone, not his mother, his best friend, the news media, or his exes. She's his anchor in a stormy sea of the Washington D.C. Beltway. To me, their love for each other should be relationship goals.
July 12, 2016
Mallory Monroe...this is another series that have I enjoyed! This series reminds me of Scandal...It was mindblowing.
FIVE "I LOVE YOU & I DON'T GIVE A FUCK" STARS
Walter "Dutch" Harber...I love this man. he goes above and beyond for the people he loves. Regina Lansing is a firecracker.
Max...that snake in the grass...he was bitch! So secretly in love with Dutch. I love how Dutch remain true to his love for Gina and did not listen to all the naysayers. Furthermore, they fueled his love for Gina more. I mean the President carries a great responsibility but Dutch and Gina made it fun...they were strong characters.
The shit just got real...I don't understand why Mother was acting like an uppity bitch... I thought her son's happiness was important.
Dutch was like...
And Gina was like...
I am enjoying this and will enjoy the rest books in the series.
FIVE "I LOVE YOU & I DON'T GIVE A FUCK" STARS
Walter "Dutch" Harber...I love this man. he goes above and beyond for the people he loves. Regina Lansing is a firecracker.
Max...that snake in the grass...he was bitch! So secretly in love with Dutch. I love how Dutch remain true to his love for Gina and did not listen to all the naysayers. Furthermore, they fueled his love for Gina more. I mean the President carries a great responsibility but Dutch and Gina made it fun...they were strong characters.
The shit just got real...I don't understand why Mother was acting like an uppity bitch... I thought her son's happiness was important.
Dutch was like...
And Gina was like...
I am enjoying this and will enjoy the rest books in the series.
July 9, 2013
Finished in one day, an easy read. I liked enough to read it completely, but had some issues with the editing. Someone else put in their review how Gina's character seemed more interesting at the one night stand stage, I fully agree. Another issue I had is the description of Gina. Everything was black this or African that and I think the point was made in the first couple of chapters and got old very quick. And another peeve was the the set up, thoughts of characters were too jumbled. You'd be reading a sentence about Gina's thoughts and then it would go into Dutch's thoughts. Not blended well.
What I liked, lol because it seems I've simply bashed it. I liked the story. It was entertaining and different. Yes there are things that would have made it better, but it was a breath of fresh air. I have to give it that!
What I liked, lol because it seems I've simply bashed it. I liked the story. It was entertaining and different. Yes there are things that would have made it better, but it was a breath of fresh air. I have to give it that!
April 29, 2015
Man, was this boring! I thought this would be a really good read because of the mob series but I can say this was the total opposite because nothing was going on. I tried to really stick with it because it started to pick up a little around chapter 3. Then I was thinking it would gather more steam which it did sizzle a little but nothing close to what I was hoping. I'm only reading the next one because of the other series but I can't go another book if it's going to be this drab.
August 13, 2017
I had heard some much about this series and I was afraid to read it just in case I did not like it because I really enjoy this author. However, I loved it and read all the books back to back.
Another great series which I enjoyed very much. I would highly recommend it.
Lala and her man totally did my head in though and I think it takes a special kind of woman to stand by this particular man!!!!
Another great series which I enjoyed very much. I would highly recommend it.
Lala and her man totally did my head in though and I think it takes a special kind of woman to stand by this particular man!!!!
May 1, 2012
First read from this author, and I really enjoyed it. Certainly a fresh take on a romance story. Dutch and Gina had great chemistry, and the supporting cast of characters gave me a bit of a chuckle, in particular LaLa, and Christian had a couple funny moments. The story left me intrigued, and I'm anxious to continue on in the series.
December 16, 2022
Lord above this was a mess!
And I see that 8 years ago I gave this four stars???
Like it doesn’t even have a plot???? Just mess after mess tossed out at the perfect(ly naive for a lawyer) heroine and tortured but hot love interest.
Smut’s not bad tho, just repetitive!
And I see that 8 years ago I gave this four stars???
Like it doesn’t even have a plot???? Just mess after mess tossed out at the perfect(ly naive for a lawyer) heroine and tortured but hot love interest.
Smut’s not bad tho, just repetitive!
September 28, 2018
Reminded me of “Scandal” but it was a good read.
January 30, 2020
A great read
I had seen this series of books before and was never interested. However I decided to give it a go and I was happy that I had. Another great start to this series with Dutch and Gina. Not your conventional love story which was refreshing. You saw Dutch’s Faults as a non committal type of lover (except when married). He them morphed into a sensitive, loving man. I liked that the story was slightly more focused on the male lead.
I’m ready for the next book.
Well done Ms Malone
I had seen this series of books before and was never interested. However I decided to give it a go and I was happy that I had. Another great start to this series with Dutch and Gina. Not your conventional love story which was refreshing. You saw Dutch’s Faults as a non committal type of lover (except when married). He them morphed into a sensitive, loving man. I liked that the story was slightly more focused on the male lead.
I’m ready for the next book.
Well done Ms Malone
July 26, 2017
Dutch and Gina
You know you can't judge a book by its cover. I did with this series. I didn't like the cover. I have read all the Gabrini and Sinatra series. The latest book of Tommy's had Dutch and Gina in it so I decided to try the first in this series. I did enjoy it. I will purchase the rest. Lol. I love both of them. His mother is something else. Thanks for another good read. I will recommend this series. I also love, love Christian.
You know you can't judge a book by its cover. I did with this series. I didn't like the cover. I have read all the Gabrini and Sinatra series. The latest book of Tommy's had Dutch and Gina in it so I decided to try the first in this series. I did enjoy it. I will purchase the rest. Lol. I love both of them. His mother is something else. Thanks for another good read. I will recommend this series. I also love, love Christian.
August 8, 2017
I bought this book a long time ago because of the title but never got around to reading it until I read the newest Tommy Gabrini book. I understand that their series is completed. I really like this book enough to want to find out how the wound up where they are in the current Gabrini book. I hope to continue to see them in future books
June 17, 2022
😌😌😌
This was a slow burn for sure! I'm reading this about a decade after it was written, however, the political issues addressed here are still quite the same as they are today.
Though the author strove to favor the left, she did acknowledge their faults too.
This was a slow burn for sure! I'm reading this about a decade after it was written, however, the political issues addressed here are still quite the same as they are today.
Though the author strove to favor the left, she did acknowledge their faults too.
August 1, 2022
Loved President Dutch Harber and his wife Gina, they ruled the country although they hated the fishbowl life.
The full series on this presidential couple was a fantastic read, sorry it ended.
Worth the read.
The full series on this presidential couple was a fantastic read, sorry it ended.
Worth the read.
February 15, 2024
A wonderful written book!!
Life gives you lemon please make lemonaid! I enjoyed the story because the world can't choose who we love! Once again she has out did herself in writing this story.
Life gives you lemon please make lemonaid! I enjoyed the story because the world can't choose who we love! Once again she has out did herself in writing this story.
October 1, 2017
Great read
I really enjoyed this book and I loved these characters and the storyline. I am looking forward to reading the other books.
I really enjoyed this book and I loved these characters and the storyline. I am looking forward to reading the other books.
February 28, 2018
Wow
This book took me on many turns but oh my goodness they were good turns. Pulled me in and held me captivated until the end. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
This book took me on many turns but oh my goodness they were good turns. Pulled me in and held me captivated until the end. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
May 1, 2018
Loved It
January 28, 2019
This was a cute short read. Not as thrilling as the others but it was nice
January 29, 2021
Loved it!!!
This was really a great book! I loved it! Dutch and Gina were made for each other! I look forward to reading more about these two and their journey together!
This was really a great book! I loved it! Dutch and Gina were made for each other! I look forward to reading more about these two and their journey together!
April 28, 2024
3.75/5⭐
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