Customer Reviews

Madam President, 4th edition

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I like this book. I read it online a number of years ago, and was in the mood to read it again, so I went out and bought it. And I'll hang on to it. I like how it deals with family. I'm entertained by the setting and it's also not a bad set-up: Lauren is hired to be Dev's (the new President's) biographer, naturally forcing them to spend a lot of time together. Of course Dev comes with some baggage: three kids and a dead wife who was the love of her life. And there are naturally many unique obstacles due to Dev's being President and all. But then again Lauren has issues of her own: a suicidally depressed mother, a distant father, trust issues stemming from a cheating ex-husband, and a fear of needles and lasers. It's all set up with a lot of potential to mine for revealing emotional moments, drama, angst, romance and illustration of the human condition. I have to work to suspend my disbelief that an out lesbian could be elected to the White House from a third party within the next 12 years or so (I think I have the timing right), but it's amusing to contemplate, and therefore I have no trouble taking the journey. Both authors have a sure hand with characterizations and consistent and complex motivations that make it a joy to spend time with their creations.

My biggest quibbles probably stem from the fact that the pacing was rather uneven, and lagged at times. I'd say that there was never a scene that I read that I didn't enjoy, but sometimes I wondered what the point of it was, which is a little frustrating as a reader, to keep thinking, "where are we going with all this?" So the plotting/editing could have been tighter. I'd say that this is a definitely above-average book. There's a ton of humor, much of it stemming from clever media references. These characters enjoy each other like people, complete with practical jokes. There's also the thoughtful political discussion or two, and commentary on the world of politics. I'd probably honestly rate this book at 3-1/2 stars, so do I display that as 3 or 4? In this case 4, because there's a pug in the story, named Gremlin no less (a perfect pug name) and I'm a sucker for pugs with their chicken hearts, snorting and snoring, flat faces, dense bodies, and crooked teeth, all of which was accurately portrayed as a package in this book. Good times. An overall fun book about life in the White House, and falling in love under the public eye, in some ways reminiscent of The American President, and definitely worth the sequel it inspired: First Lady.

A story that takes place in the not too distant future with the First Woman President. Devlyn is charasmatic, tough, and does not take any bull. Lauren is a succesful biographer who is private, work driven, and fiesty when the circumstances warrant.
For Lauren the question becomes how do you date the President and try to keep your life private? And for Devlyn how do you date the most beautiful women who you have ever seen and still be yourself, when you are a mother and the President?
Some parts are funny and some serious. The authors do well to put you in the White House. I loved this story the first time and the fourth time I read it. A keeper at least for me.

This book deserves its five stars. It is a fun read, with laughs, adventure, love and family life. I highly recommend this book and its sequel, First Lady.

I absolutely loved this book! Very beliveable, great story line and super romance.... it definitely has it all. The leading characters are both incredibly strong women and I could hardly put it down. The story is set in the not too distant future with our first female president and it covers so many different issues along the way: family, same sex marriage, and a number of political issues. GREAT READ -- I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!!

I read this years ago, and picked it up again last week. I forgot how entertaining it was. T. Novan and Blayne Cooper really produced a great treat with this one. The characters really were well presented, and didn't come across as perfect little cardboard cutouts, they weren't completely predictable.
Reading it again was a nice breathe of fresh air to so much staleness in current day lez fiction.

I don't usually write reviews but I had to in this case. I absolutely loved this book. The characters were relatable, the dialog was terrific and it was just a great love story. You watch as these characters grow not only to like each other but eventually fall in love in a very sweet and tender way. No rushing into sex in this book, and thats OK it doesn't need it. And the parts about the pug Gremlin were priceless...laugh out loud funny.

All I can say is read this book, you won't regret it.

This is a good sequel and equal to the first book. Good action and nice portrayal of the relationship between the two main characters. Keep up the good work!