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336 pages, ebook
First published October 31, 2016
“I’m high from him, from the looks, the stolen touches, the secret lust, watching him at rally after rally, speaking firmly and from the heart to crowds calling out his name.”
“They called him prince when his father was alive, now he’s about to take the king’s throne.”
“Matt takes the folder with lazy grace, his gaze still holding mine, his voice still terribly deep and unnerving. “See? I knew there was a reason I brought you on. You make me look good.”
“He smiles. Shifts forward.
‘You’re fascinating,“ he whispers.
I nearly choke on my saliva.”
'Mr. President' was definitely my favorite book by this author. Katy Evans delivered an intriguing political romance that sucked me in from the very first chapter. Katy’s effortless storytelling made me read this first installment in the series in one sitting. As you may know, I’m not a big fan of political romance, mainly because, most of the time, the political aspect is way too developed for my liking and more developed than the romantic aspect. Katy balanced these two aspects here, I’m pretty sure, without even trying, delivering an angsty, enthralling read with some forbidden elements that made this read to be very gripping and well written in my opinion.
Matthew Hamilton is the darling of the media. He’s successful, handsome, has been voted “The Sexy Man Alive” and “Most Successful Businessman”. The son of an ex US President, Matt knows everything about politics and everything about all the sacrifices you have to make in order to be a good politician. When he decides to run for president, Matt makes Charlotte Wells an offer to join his campaign.
Charlotte knows everything that is to know about political scene in D.C. since her father was a Senator for several years. When she was 11 years old she met Matt Hamilton, back then the President’s son, crushing on him from the start for several years, later admiring him and fallowing his life and career. She’s more than thrilled to join Matt’s campaign staff, truly believing he’s the best candidate.
During the campaign, Matt and Charlotte start spending a lot of time together, they slowly becoming some sort of friends, but their friendship blossoms into something more, something forbidden, yet addictive for both of them. Both Matt and Charlotte know they can’t start a relationship if they want for Matt to win the presidential election, but what happens when they realize they can’t say away from each other and when the attraction becomes too much?
I really enjoyed this one! Not only this first installment it was well written, but it was thrilling from start to finish and overall, a great blend of sexiness and angst. The pace of the story was fantastic and the plot well developed, interesting and so gripping. As I previously mentioned, the author mixed the romantic and the political aspect pretty damn well. The story wasn’t boring for one minute and it actually kept me a little a at the edge of my seat. Personally, I wouldn’t have minded more angst and/or more drama. Just saying...
I loved the fact the story was written in dual POV. Both main characters were vividly portrayed, both of them being well developed, genuine and endearing. Matt was a fantastic character. Larger than life, chiseled, charming and even a little intimidating at times, our hero won me over from the moment he was introduced. I was bewitched by him, completely overwhelmed by his presence from the start. I loved the way he was with Charlotte as the story progressed. His confidence in her and his consideration were fantastic and the way he made her feel protected and cherished at times was simply heart-warming.
Charlotte was a great heroine. Smart, loyal, determined to prove herself, she was mature for her age in my opinion, which I really enjoyed. I loved how she stood up for herself and how hard-working she was. I wouldn’t have minded for her to be a little bolder, but overall I think she was a great heroine.
I really liked the way these two characters’ relationship started and progressed. These two were fantastic together, their connection palpable and their chemistry amazing as the story unfolded. Katy did a wonderful job with this aspect, which btw was my favorite aspect of the story. I couldn’t get enough of these two! The intensity, the passion, the sexual tension between them were so well done and the stolen moments, the stolen touches between them at times made me root for them from the beginning.
All in all, 'Mr. President' was a fantastic, intriguing, sexy read I recommend if you want to read a forbidden political romance! Can’t wait to read the next installment!
"He's all man.
Sable hair. Espresso eyes. A Greek god's body.
Confidence streaks out of every pore."
"Matt Hamilton. You're so unobtainable you're like a poster, something I can Look at but not touch."
"You will not be the reason for me losing. If anything, you'll be the reason for me winning."
"She grounds me. She obsesses me. She fuels me. This woman not only makes me want to be a great man, she makes me want to be the best goddamn president that ever lived."
"I don't care about more. I don't care that there is no future for us if he wins. I won't deny us both this moment. He said he needs me. And I need him."
"Love has no place in the White House."
"He looks steady, which is what the country wants, a little bit rebellious, which is that the country needs, and different, the embodiment of the change we crave."
" You want to use the White House to change the world, and I’ll support you.” She walks over to me and pulls me into her arms to speak in my ear. “But it changes you before you can change a centimeter of it,"
“He is the man his father groomed and that a nation has waited for.”
"A meaningful job and a guy that I loved, those were things I wanted."Charlotte, the daughter of a senator, is no stranger to the ways of politics and living in the hustle and bustle of Washington D.C.! Her parents have spent years grooming her to marry into politics and become a productive woman of society. Charlie has always had bigger plans for herself. When she was only 11, she met the First Family. Matt, the President's Son, became her first crush and a deal was made between the two that if he ever ran for President, she would help him win the election. Years later, Charlie is all grown up and Matt's day on the campaign trail has arrived. When Charlotte and Matt meet once again, Matt is instantly taken with her. Charlie's crush turns into a full blown infatuation and the two begin a forbidden dance.
"Why didn't I leap?"
"If you can't have him in your bed or fathering your children, at least let him be our chief in command."Matt wants nothing more than to become the next President of the United States. Taking the stand as an Independent, the cards are stacked against him. Although he is drawn to Charlotte and is happy to have her by his side, he knows that he can never give her what she needs. He has his demons in his past, and that pain serves as a constant reminder for him to stay focused on the job and not give himself to love. He is driven to stay the course and win the election. Although, with Charlie by his side on the campaign trail, he is happy for the distraction she provides. A sensually charged romance begins and remaining hidden from the prying eyes of the press, their families, and friends become critical for the success of the race! The stakes are high for Matt and Charlie. Will it be the Presidency or a life together in love?
"I swore I'd never be a politician's girl..."
"Don't give these lips to just anyone. They're too pretty. And too rare. And they're mine."Told in dual POV, Mr. President had me on pins and needles the entire read. I was so anxious for the main characters to be together and forget about the rigors of the world. And yet, the passion Matt encompasses for his country and the race for the White House serves as a constant reminder of his internal turmoil and deepened my sadness for them both. The struggle is real!!!! The story arc is well developed, and the pacing is intense as every second of the campaign is documented. I savored the stolen moments Matt and Charlie shared together, and I cringed when I read that the press was near and on the scene. I felt every moment of tenderness Matt offered Charlie even though it felt like he could only give her part of himself. Charlie remains strong and opens herself completely to him. Even with the threat of heartbreak, she is committed to him completely! The secondary characters play a critical role in the plot as they all have their personal gains and losses weighing on the line. With politics, romance, and smoking hot sex, this read will keep the blood pumping the entire read.
"He doesn't want a wife. Not someone long term. Not at the White House."
MR. PRESIDENT was an amazingly beautiful & exciting & sexy American Cinderella love story!
Run to your nearest amazon to find out who will be the next President & if Charlotte & Matt will get their Happily Ever After!
I'm running for the most powerful office in the land. Ironic that I can't promise something as simple as my love to her."
Have you ever loved someone so much it hurt like hell? I hadn't until now."
“Matt is going to be the end of me. Maybe the end of my career too. And I should probably take that into serious consideration before I do something reckless. I don’t.”
“He’s not the guy you can have your happy life with; he’s the guy women throw themselves at, he’s the guy who wants more than what you can give and he will always restlessly pursue it.”
“This woman not only makes me want to be a great man, she makes me want to be the best … president that ever lived.”