The Election Connection
by Monica Tillery
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Model Lily Ashton’s picture-perfect life isn’t as flawless as it seems. After losing her soldier husband six years ago, Lily’s carved a new life for herself by starting a nonprofit for war widows. There’s no room in her busy schedule, or her heart, for a new love—which makes her the perfect date at fundraisers and parties for her pal, Congressman Ford Richardson.
Ford is focused on winning his bid for re-election, and when his opponent pummels him in the polls because he’s not married, Ford’s advisors give him a choice: find a fiancée or prepare to lose the election. Lily agrees to play the part, and they both vow to separate the election from their emotions. As they work together to keep their secret safe, their not-quite engagement starts to feel much more real than either is ready to admit.
With Lily’s help, Ford may win the election, but can he win her heart?
The world of politics can be a dirty place and during election time anything is fair game as Lily and Ford find out.
Ford is a Congressman up for re-election but is taking a hit for his lack of family. His lack of family is being played as a lack of family values. Lily is a widow after her husband lost his life serving his country. Lily has never wanted another relationship, feeling it would be a betrayal of her husband. When Ford's team decides he needs to get married to counter the negative press, Ford chooses Lily to be his pretend fiancée. Neither are prepared for the intense feelings that develop between them, nor the intense dislike of their relationship from those closest to them, nor the intense intrusion into her life by the press and his opponent. For a career politician, this was incredibly naive on his part and his team.
It was a beautiful story of falling in love when it is least expected; putting your past behind you and moving on; and standing up for what you believe in.
Ford is focused on winning his bid for re-election, and when his opponent pummels him in the polls because he’s not married, Ford’s advisors give him a choice: find a fiancée or prepare to lose the election. Lily agrees to play the part, and they both vow to separate the election from their emotions. As they work together to keep their secret safe, their not-quite engagement starts to feel much more real than either is ready to admit.
With Lily’s help, Ford may win the election, but can he win her heart?
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Ford is a Congressman up for re-election but is taking a hit for his lack of family. His lack of family is being played as a lack of family values. Lily is a widow after her husband lost his life serving his country. Lily has never wanted another relationship, feeling it would be a betrayal of her husband. When Ford's team decides he needs to get married to counter the negative press, Ford chooses Lily to be his pretend fiancée. Neither are prepared for the intense feelings that develop between them, nor the intense dislike of their relationship from those closest to them, nor the intense intrusion into her life by the press and his opponent. For a career politician, this was incredibly naive on his part and his team.
It was a beautiful story of falling in love when it is least expected; putting your past behind you and moving on; and standing up for what you believe in.
Monica lives in Texas with her own real-life romance hero and two wonderful sons. When she's not reading and writing romance, Monica can be found enjoying her family, hanging out and playing games with friends, and wasting time online.
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