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A review by abookishmagpie
The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
I had a absolutely wonderful time with this book. I picked it up knowing I was in the mood for a good romance and thought it was time I give this author's romance a try, I liked what she did in a thriller I read from her so I figured it was at least a safe bet for another book that I'd enjoy. Plus the cover is super cute and I am always more excited to dive into a book that has a bit of politics to its overall story.
Alexis and Logan end up in a fake-dating situation after their attempt at a one-night-stand with each other goes awry when lightening strikes the hotel and causes a fire. When they get to the street, Logan carrying Alexis after she tripped trying to do stairs in heels, the real world comes back to them and when Logan sees cameras and reporters on the street he flees with out an explanation. Turns out he is running for governor and was hoping to avoid any negative press that could affect his campaign, but of course they were spotted and the best his team can come up with is for Logan and Alexis to agree to be fake-dating...at least until the election is over. Alexis, a elementary school librarian trying to get her groove back after a bad break up, agrees to the terms and finds herself enjoying some of the tasks and perks of being a politician's partner. But while they fool the world, they have to wonder if they are fooling themselves in thinking this is only a transactional thing and that no real feelings are involved.
I found both Alexis and Logan to be great characters who had a lot of layers and depth to them. I loved their chemistry and how it sizzled on the page, making the slow burn we had to live through all the more worth it when we got to the sparks and emotional reveals. I thought the side storylines were done equally as well as the main romance one, and all the side characters were fun and added just enough to the story that they didn't feel useless or like filler. I know Winstead has another romance out and after this one I know I need to add it to my TBR.
Alexis and Logan end up in a fake-dating situation after their attempt at a one-night-stand with each other goes awry when lightening strikes the hotel and causes a fire. When they get to the street, Logan carrying Alexis after she tripped trying to do stairs in heels, the real world comes back to them and when Logan sees cameras and reporters on the street he flees with out an explanation. Turns out he is running for governor and was hoping to avoid any negative press that could affect his campaign, but of course they were spotted and the best his team can come up with is for Logan and Alexis to agree to be fake-dating...at least until the election is over. Alexis, a elementary school librarian trying to get her groove back after a bad break up, agrees to the terms and finds herself enjoying some of the tasks and perks of being a politician's partner. But while they fool the world, they have to wonder if they are fooling themselves in thinking this is only a transactional thing and that no real feelings are involved.
I found both Alexis and Logan to be great characters who had a lot of layers and depth to them. I loved their chemistry and how it sizzled on the page, making the slow burn we had to live through all the more worth it when we got to the sparks and emotional reveals. I thought the side storylines were done equally as well as the main romance one, and all the side characters were fun and added just enough to the story that they didn't feel useless or like filler. I know Winstead has another romance out and after this one I know I need to add it to my TBR.