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libbysjoutnal's review
adventurous
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Presidential Bargain
natareads's review
4.0
I received this book through an author giveaway and I was so excited to read it. I loved the couple, and characters. Georgie was surprisingly easy to love and I knew Jameson needed a redemption arc so I jumped right in and finished the book within 3 slow days at work.
My biggest problem was the ending. It just...it was too much in the worst way. I don't want to write any spoilers but it's exactly what I didn't want, and I found myself rolling my eyes through the last couple chapters. That's why I have 4 stars, not 5.
However, I still want to know about the presidency and how they grow as a couple. I'm a huge political drama girl and love House of Cards and Scandal, so if you like those shoes, you'll probably like this book. Awesome first book for Rebecca!
My biggest problem was the ending. It just...it was too much in the worst way. I don't want to write any spoilers but it's exactly what I didn't want, and I found myself rolling my eyes through the last couple chapters. That's why I have 4 stars, not 5.
However, I still want to know about the presidency and how they grow as a couple. I'm a huge political drama girl and love House of Cards and Scandal, so if you like those shoes, you'll probably like this book. Awesome first book for Rebecca!
allisonmthib's review
5.0
I don't think I can say enough good things about this book. I absolutely love Georgie and Jameson. Their chemistry was off the charts. Jameson was so swoon-worthy. The plot was well thought out, and the writing was spectacular.
caromalfe's review
5.0
I love it. Perfect political romance. With a lot of chapters but short, making it a book that you can not put down until you finish it.
readingwithlt's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
amooniareads's review
2.0
dnf
from the start, i didn't like Georgie or Jameson. She was too soft and made stupid decisions and he was just rude, seemed dumb, and cold. I think I read like 4 chapters and then stopped, because I could tell I wasn't going to get the political drama I craved. This book was so simple and dumbed down. Like the whole contract thing was explained in one paragraph.
from the start, i didn't like Georgie or Jameson. She was too soft and made stupid decisions and he was just rude, seemed dumb, and cold. I think I read like 4 chapters and then stopped, because I could tell I wasn't going to get the political drama I craved. This book was so simple and dumbed down. Like the whole contract thing was explained in one paragraph.
andrea_n's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eantoinette285's review
4.0
It’s election season and Jameson Martin is on the campaign trail and looking to bring up his poll numbers. As a leader, he ticks all the right boxes, except for one, and one the American people can’t seem to get on board with.. the fact that he’s a bachelor. When his campaign team approach a girl from his past who seems to be down on her luck, and also has the perfect name for the position (Georgie Washington), they bring her to Jameson’s attention to see if their fake fiancee scheme will fool the American people when they wander into a voting booth.
Georgie and Jameson agree to the terms of the deal and smartly play up their love story and engagement to the public. Not only do his poll numbers climb, but so does her popularity and the attention brought upon her. This has both good and bad effects. For one, us readers find out how strong-minded and smart Georgie is, and how much she has at stake in helping Jameson win a successful campaign, but on the downside, she’s thrown into the lion’s den and becomes the pawn in some cut throat mud-slinging and slander brought about by Jameson’s opposition.
Realizing that not only his campaign, but also his future bride are in jeopardy, Jameson strategizes and moves all his pawns into the perfect attack position, win his voters, and keep Georgie safe.
Like I said, I read this book to gain some inspiration and get me out of my writing slump for my own story, but Bargain sucked me in right from page one and was off the charts with plenty of drama and even more heat. What began as a ploy to win The White House became something so much more once Jameson and Georgie stopped fighting temptation and became a real team. Needless to say, I left this story with not only a strong desire to get back to my own writing, but also with a stronger desire to pick up book two.
Georgie and Jameson agree to the terms of the deal and smartly play up their love story and engagement to the public. Not only do his poll numbers climb, but so does her popularity and the attention brought upon her. This has both good and bad effects. For one, us readers find out how strong-minded and smart Georgie is, and how much she has at stake in helping Jameson win a successful campaign, but on the downside, she’s thrown into the lion’s den and becomes the pawn in some cut throat mud-slinging and slander brought about by Jameson’s opposition.
Realizing that not only his campaign, but also his future bride are in jeopardy, Jameson strategizes and moves all his pawns into the perfect attack position, win his voters, and keep Georgie safe.
Like I said, I read this book to gain some inspiration and get me out of my writing slump for my own story, but Bargain sucked me in right from page one and was off the charts with plenty of drama and even more heat. What began as a ploy to win The White House became something so much more once Jameson and Georgie stopped fighting temptation and became a real team. Needless to say, I left this story with not only a strong desire to get back to my own writing, but also with a stronger desire to pick up book two.