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jcouchoud's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kaity_b's review against another edition
4.0
3.5-4 stars
okay i get the love for this book and the two guys in the center of it all.
i will say some of the political jargon went over my head but overall really loved the start to the series!
okay i get the love for this book and the two guys in the center of it all.
i will say some of the political jargon went over my head but overall really loved the start to the series!
levilore_'s review against another edition
I got too bored with all the international politics stuff going on, so once the couple got together I lost interest in the book.
elincoombs's review against another edition
4.0
4.75⭐️ i’m shocked at how good this was , off i go to the second book
mackenzie32's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
trin's review against another edition
1.0
Outrageously terrible. I have to admit I'm intrigued by the idea of a forbidden romance between the President of the United States and a Secret Service agent, but not when the men in question spend the entire book sobbing hysterically and being absolutely abysmal at their jobs. (Incompetence = one of the least sexy things ever, amirite?)
Also, if you're going to write a story with a political setting, you need to actually know something about politics or avoid those aspects as much as possible and just focus on the fantasy. Bauer does neither, instead crafting a ludicrous international conspiracy plot that reads like something out of Dr. Strangelove. Also, I have to say: using "jihadists," terrorism, and political unrest in Africa and the Middle East to help two white guys touch dicks seems incredibly crass to me (especially, let's be frank, when it's done so freakin' poorly). It feels mere steps away from writing a Holocaust romance.
Basically: sobbing incompetent men are never hot, and this book's politics are at best ill conceived and at worst seriously gross. Downvote.
Also, if you're going to write a story with a political setting, you need to actually know something about politics or avoid those aspects as much as possible and just focus on the fantasy. Bauer does neither, instead crafting a ludicrous international conspiracy plot that reads like something out of Dr. Strangelove. Also, I have to say: using "jihadists," terrorism, and political unrest in Africa and the Middle East to help two white guys touch dicks seems incredibly crass to me (especially, let's be frank, when it's done so freakin' poorly). It feels mere steps away from writing a Holocaust romance.
Basically: sobbing incompetent men are never hot, and this book's politics are at best ill conceived and at worst seriously gross. Downvote.
larry_yonce's review against another edition
3.0
"And you think I'm normal America?" Ethan snorted and shook his head.
During a time of international crisis, the Head of Presidential Secret Service Detail falls head over heels for his protectee.
Over-the-top political thriller utilizing the old "traitors within the Executive Branch" trope paired with a romance plot. Not bad, all things considered; I liked it more than I thought I would, but not enough to continue with the series.
Over-the-top political thriller utilizing the old "traitors within the Executive Branch" trope paired with a romance plot. Not bad, all things considered; I liked it more than I thought I would, but not enough to continue with the series.
bookschaosnart's review against another edition
4.0
This is the true definition of a slow burn both in set up of the crazy political thriller aspect and the love story. Once the action starts I couldn't put it down even on a reread when I already knew what would happen! This is definitely the first in a series though as you end on slight cliff hanger for the mystery portion of the story line. I really do appreciate the author's detailed research into the operation and politics aspects of the story line.