Book of the Month

Title:  Parties in Congress
Author:  Collette Moody
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books (http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/)

 
                                        


They say politics makes strange bedfellows...
Elated to secure her first paid political staff position, Bijal Rao is eager to focus her efforts on the election of her candidate to U.S. Congress. However, Bijal's first unforeseen obstacle is her profound and unexpected attraction to their opponent--incumbent Congresswoman Colleen O'Bannon----who is outspoken, charismatic, and openly lesbian.
An even greater hurdle is the subterfuge and pretense that pervades the climate in Washington, D.C., where small missteps are readily painted as major gaffes, and lies are explained away as "in the public's best interest." During the heated campaign, both Bijal and Colleen struggle not to cross the lines of propriety--and perhaps more importantly, their party lines.

Comment:

From the very first word on the first page, I was captivated. The characters are so realistically portrayed I half expected them to jump off the page and into real life. I laughed, I chortled, I giggled, through the whole of this book. In fact, I couldn't put it down and read the whole thing in one sitting and have re-read it many times since. The plot is engaging and sophisticated and very tightly written;  Moody doesn't waste a single word. This is a rip-roaring read and definitely a very fun ride. It is at the top of my 'must read list'. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 


Cheers,

Phoenix.


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