Ten all-new resistance romances for readers who take their happily ever afters with love, hate, and all the dirty bits in between.
Dedication of a Lifetime by Tamsen Parker
School counselor Sean wants to fix the world, or at least he’s willing to bear the weight on his slim shoulders. No social justice slouch himself, Sean’s medical researcher husband Isaiah is exhausted by one assault to decency after another. Their world is crumbling, their marriage is in trouble, and Isaiah suggests they run away from it all, but Sean balks. Will they honor the vows they made to one another or will their relationship be another casualty of the world gone mad?
Personal Proposal by Ainsley Booth
Brianne can’t afford a crush on her new boss. Thanks to a storm of media attention, she’s fled her old life and desperately needs to please the aloof and demanding Astrid Dane. So she ignores the zing of chemistry every time they touch, and the ache inside each night as she tumbles into a cold, lonely bed. But as their work gets harder, and their days longer, boundaries crumble and Astrid finally puts her cards on the table with an unexpected proposal.
Work of Heart by Olivia Dade
Down-on-her-luck artist Jenny Meyers may need money, but when a detestable politician tries to pay for his portrait with charity funds, she balks…and contacts David Redi, the most trusted and swoon-worthy investigative reporter around. David knows a romance with his effervescent source would wreck his credibility, but Jenny is the one lead he can’t refuse to follow. And soon it’s not only truth, justice, and liberty at stake—it’s love.
The President’s Protector by Kris Ripper
Even the president can’t always get what she wants. Miriam West is a good president—though if you ask her, she’ll say she’s never good enough. Ram Ruiz, former Marine, current Secret Service, is a poster boy for career law enforcement. He garners some side-eyes because he’s trans, but in this administration, that doesn’t stop him from being part of the president’s protective detail (and he’s very, very good at his job). She’s the president. He’s her bodyguard. Nothing can happen between them. Until it does.
Fallacies and Flirtations by Amy Jo Cousins
She’s an ex-chain mail bikini-wearing actress-turned-mayor of a major metropolis with a bright silver streak in her hair, and I’m a rising star political speechwriter still paying off student loans. She’s my boss, and I’m pretty sure her ex-girlfriend is looking to get back together with her anyway. I *know* nothing can happen. But somehow it’s always Anna and me huddled over my latest draft in the office at 2 a.m., and I’m starting to think I’m not imagining the heat between us…
The Fourth Estate by Emma Barry
Reporter Drew Orlov wants to write about the corrupt president hurting regular Americans, but readers only care about the bombshells penned by his rival Brynn Allen. When he goes after Brynn’s high-level source, though, he finds himself snagged on more complicated—and personal—feelings. Brynn’s been working her tail off and doesn’t have time for Drew, even if he does look good when he smolders, and they’re soon locked in a tussle for the truth with their hearts on the line.
Such Great Heights by Adriana Anders
Small town reporter O’Neal Jones is a sucker for a good story. Which is why she can’t resist following high school crush Kurt Anderson on his bizarre trip up a North Cascades peak. But when it’s time to come back down, she’s not sure she can go back to real life. Could one night with a man on a mountain change everything for this no-strings woman?
Dissent and Desire by Kelly Maher
With her future crumbling beneath her feet, Frankie Donnetta focuses on one thing she can do: help fight in the war against science. PhD candidate Rafe Steiner is at a crossroads, unsure about continuing his career with the EPA. Neither expects to see their secret crush at a meeting, but networking turns into dinner, which turns into something more. Hope in the future may be possible after all.
Mr. Klein Goes to Albany by Stacey Agdern
When the Canadian government—via hockey player-turned-diplomat Adam Klein—proposes a work around to the irrational president, legislative aide Tamara Schneider knows she needs to set them straight. She arranges a road trip to show Adam the state is bigger than just NYC, a tricky business given their history. Can she give the Canadian diplomat a second chance?
Take a Knee by Jane Lee Blair
After police kill her young cousin, Rochelle Morris turns to the one high-profile person she knows to bring media attention to the cause: her high-school crush turned NFL player Jack Murphy. Jack just wants to play football, so he refuses. But as Rochelle’s righteous passion continues to affect him, he realizes that justice and the heart of the passionate woman he loves, are worth the struggle.
Rogue Affair releases November 8th and is available now!
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Anthologies are great to find new authors and get something new from favorite authors. There's both for me in this anthology. A collection of stories with political themes and situations, aka resistance romances, Rogue Affair is a second volume of contemporary romance stories with rich diversity.
I'm going to review two stories from Rogue Affair. Tamsen Parker's Dedication of a Lifetime is a quiet story that captures perfectly those times in a long term relationship when you're just not seeing eye-to-eye with your partner. Sean and Isaiah are both concerned about the direction of the country. It's impacting them both in their personal and professional lives. It's clear that there is so much at stake and so much emotion regarding what is happening that Sean and Isaiah can't get around their feelings to communicate and that's causing a strain. A big one.
When Isaiah comes home and makes a proclamation that stuns Sean, they both have to decide their priorities if they want to move forward together. This was a very sweet slice of married life and captures the political climate in a very interesting and romantic way. I loved it.
In Personal Proposal by Ainsley Booth, Brianne is running from twitter notoriety and ends up working for a reclusive outdoor photographer, Astrid Dane. Astrid has had her share of relationship disappointments and she's not really into being around people. But Brianne catches her attention and respect and their relationship builds on that.
Ainsley Booth is a new author for me and I found myself really liking this story. Even though there's a spark between the two women early on, they get the job done and then they get it on together. The political aspects of the story are woven into the details and I liked how that was presented. A very sweet and enjoyable story about two people connecting.
There's something for everyone in this anthology. I love the timeliness of the content, and a release date just after election day. These are hopeful and diverse tales, and we need these kinds of stories of right now.
Definitely recommended.
An ARC was provided for review.
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