The Candidate [Paperback]

Tracey Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

Presidential candidate Jane Kincaid--gorgeous, dynamic and extremely driven--is taking the country by storm, passionately outlining her blueprint for America. Voters quickly fall in love with her... and so, unwittingly, does Secret Service Agent Alexandria Warner.

Their mutual attraction begins to take on a fiery life of its own, and soon Jane fears that their intense feelings for each other are a tinder box that could destroy the landscape of her career... and alter the history of the country.

Jane had always expected the road to the White House would exact a high personal toll. She just never knew how high... until she's forced to choose between her heart and her political destiny

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bella Books (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159493133X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594931338
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #870,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracey Richardson lives in the Great Lakes region of Ontario, Canada. She was a daily newspaper journalist for more than 20 years and is now a freelance writer and editor. She has written several romance novels for Bella Books. Her novel "No Rules of Engagement" published in 2009, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary award as well as a finalist for two Golden Crown Literary Society awards. Her novels "Side Order of Love" and "The Candidate" were also awards finalists. "Side Order of Love" is also a Romance Writers of American Rainbow Award of Excellence winner in contemporary romance. "Blind Bet" was released in late 2010 and Tracey's 2011 release is "The Wedding Party". Tracey enjoys playing hockey and golf. Visit her website at www.traceyrichardson.net

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely timely, February 10, 2008

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Sage320 (Newport News, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Candidate (Paperback)

What would you do if you were the first serious female candidate for President of the United States and discovered during the campaign that you love a woman?

Jane Kincaid has all of the credentials she needs to be President - beauty, intelligence, a distinguished career as a doctor, an electrifying career as a Senator and she's the scion of a respected political family. Since her husband's death in a plane crash years ago, she's focused on nothing but her service to the people of the United States and that suites her fine. Unfortunately, her high profile as a candidate means she has to have protection from the Secret Service and that necessitates a female agent being assigned to her. Agent Alex Warner isn't sure she's any happier about the assignment than the candidate until they meet. Alex is immediately impressed with Jane's down to earth personality and dedication to improving the country. Jane can't help but admire Alex's natural humility and her heroism. The women find themselves becoming fast friends as Alex slips into the role of advisor as well as protector. When the women realize they have developed feelings for each other the timing couldn't be worse. Jane is fighting a hard enough battle as a woman. She doesn't want to give up Alex, but her life has been dedicated to one path. Suddenly she appears to be looking down two paths that run in different directions. Can she be satisfied following one, but not the other? Is the country ready to accept both? Just how much are they willing to tolerate from their golden girl?

Tracey Richardson has written her story with considerable skill. The personalities of the characters are well defined in the beginning, but also are allowed to change as their relationship progresses and the women don't fall in love immediately, but grow into a realization of their feelings over an appropriate amount of time. The dilemma Jane faces is also handled very realistically. For someone who wants to be president, outing herself couldn't be more impossible. What makes the book particularly enjoyable is that the affair, though important, doesn't drive the plot as much as the situation in which Jane finds herself and the decision making process she goes through. The result is an interesting tale with some thought behind it. This book is worth reading.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Candidate Wins!, February 20, 2008

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rose789bud "rihbones" (north kingstown,ri) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Candidate (Paperback)

This is the first Tracey Richardson book I've read.
The political storyline was interesting.Surprising,I know.
I love well written conversations between the characters and this story has them in abundance.
Jane and Alex deserve more time in Ms.Richardson's capable writing hands.
Can't wait to read more of her work.
Go buy this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new direction for this author and a good one at that, February 14, 2008

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Candace Bloom (Northern Cal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Candidate (Paperback)

I really liked her first book and then was less entertained. However this book has more depth, action and angst. There is a new maturity to her style, perhaps its just her characters are a bit older & she is too. : ) I liked the political intrigue and deal making as well as the march toward the presidency. The main characters were given time to get to know each other which makes for a better read for me than instant love just add eyes catching. I'm sure I'll be re-reading this one soon and am glad it is on my shelf.