The Latest Bombshell

by Michele Mitchell

Kate Boothe is sitting pretty in Rome, drinking good wine, and trying to take a well-deserved breather from her work as a political consultant in Washington, D.C. Then her business partner, Jack Vanzetti, flies out to tell her that someone has been selling military secrets to the Chinese and that her least-favorite ex, muckraking reporter Lyle Gold, has been fingered as the guilty party. With the country in a state of patriotic panic, nobody is willing to take Lyle’s side. By stepping in to defend him, Vanzetti & Boothe could finally have the big win they need in order to consult on a presidential campaign.

As sharp and irreverent as its heroine—a woman who’s willing to take on the fight of her life armed only with brains, charm, and a couple of bottles of champagne—The Latest Bombshell is a witty, savvy debut.

Genres: Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 2003

Reviews

[Stacie (BTR) · Rating 2 out of 5]

The basic premise of this book is more interesting than the story itself. Although the book had some potential, it winds up being rather forgetable. Also, I noticed someone compared this to Sammy's Hill. I find that the only similarity is that they both feature female leads set in D.C.

[Alissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

interesting at first, but growing cast of characters and minor players makes it difficult to sort out who is who. Kate's character is not as well developed as I would've liked.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the style of Sammy's Hill- a quick read with a political backdrop. Unfortunately, lacks the wit and words of Christopher Buckley. But overall, a quick, enjoyable read.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable easy read.