Blurb:
“Politics makes strange bedfellows, and I’d
like to keep my sheets clean."
Democratic incumbent, and Hayfield's current
mayor, Jade Weatherby thought she had the mayoral race in the bag. That was
until cafe owner and independent candidate, Finn Haley, joined the game.
Amidst their political rivalry and social
pressures put on them by the small town's populants, Jade and Finn immediately
fall for one another.
When a third candidate for mayor emerges with
plans that could endanger the town, Jade and Finn are forced to make tough
decisions about their careers and their growing relationship.
Genre: Political Romance
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, Social Issues
Spice: One (reference can be found at https://www.conquest-publishing.com/resources)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Bedfellows-Steven-Donahue/dp/1962739287/
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The air smelled like money. Money was the one
thing most attendees had in common.
There was old money, like the wealth of the
Hendersons, derived from oil fields in Texas. Then there was new money, like
the Charlestons, who started a dotcom for sports fans that took off like a
rocket.
The room was filled with rich people eager to
help finance their choice for mayor of Hayfield, Pennsylvania. At the front of
the hotel ballroom stood the one person who hoped to shake some of that money
off the tree and guide it into her campaign coffers.
Mayor Jade Weatherby knew the pressures of
fundraising. This was her third go-around and it never got easier. Money always
came with strings, and she sometimes felt like a puppet caught in a web of
promises and obligations.
She opened her compact to check her makeup. At
forty, the stress of two consecutive terms had begun to show. She hated the
lines that ran under her eyes and the loose skin forming on her chin. She
touched the edge of her face and wondered if it was time for a facelift.
Jade snapped her compact shut and watched her
assistant, Raydrick Lee, walk up to the podium. The slender, black man moved so
gracefully it was easy to see why he had no trouble attracting members of his
own gender. Jade recalled many times when women were disappointed to find out
they biologically lacked what he needed. The mayor hid her clenched fists as
she nervously waited for her turn to speak. Raydrick addressed the crowd first.
“Good evening,” said Raydrick. The noise in
the room dissipated. “I want to thank you all for coming tonight in support of
our wonderful leader of Hayfield.” He paused as some applauded. “I am proud to
work for an intelligent, passionate person who I can truly call my friend. A
trailblazer for the rights of all citizens, no matter their gender, race,
religious beliefs, or romantic preferences. A 21st Century leader in every
sense of the word. Come on, now,” said Raydrick. “Let’s hear it for Mayor Jade
Weatherby.”
The applause grew louder as Raydrick whooped
up the crowd. The host stepped away from the podium as a single spotlight fell
on Jade while she made her way to the microphone.
She raised her hands and flashed her best
politician’s smile. “Thank you,” she said. “Thank you all.” She turned toward
her assistant as the room quieted again. “I want to take a moment to thank my
right-hand man, Raydrick Lee, for his kind words and unyielding support.” More
cheers filled the room before dying off.
Jade looked out at the jubilant audience.
“Most people enter politics with good intentions. They feel a call to duty, a
need to do what they can to improve society. JFK said it best, “Ask not what
your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country”. I believe
that applies to all levels of government, from small towns like ours to big
cities like Philadelphia, and capitals like Washington, D.C. Good people want
to do good things.”
Jade paused for more applause.
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Steven Donahue was a copywriter for TV Guide
magazine for 14 years. He is an avid reader, and his writing is inspired by the
works of Ernest Hemingway, John Jakes, Ray Bradbury, and Matt Christopher.
Donahue is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that brings him great joy
and great sorrow on a week-by-week basis.
Currently residing in the northern suburbs of
Philadelphia, Steven hopes to become successful enough to one day retire to a
beach house in Ocean City, N.J.
Website: https://steven-donahues-site.yolasite.com/
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