Part of Sisterhood, book 27
First published 2016
Nikki Quinn faces her toughest legal battle yet when she agrees to represent Livinia Lambert in her divorce from Wilson "Buzz" Lambert, the current Speaker of the House. Buzz refuses to let his wife walk away quietly. He fears the scandal will destroy his presidential ambitions and calls on the Chessmen for help. This elite Washington law firm has wielded power in the capital for decades under the names Queen, King, Bishop and Rook. They intend to make Livinia pay dearly for challenging her domineering husband. Nikki knows she cannot fight this battle alone. She turns to the Sisterhood, her network of women who have dedicated themselves to helping those who cannot help themselves. These friends from different backgrounds share vast resources and global connections. Together they have righted countless wrongs. Now they must take on opponents who match their unity and determination. The Chessmen have their own unbreakable bond and formidable expertise. As the divorce case escalates into a war between two powerful forces, Nikki discovers what happens when justice collides with political ambition.
Genres: romance, contemporary, political-thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Washington DC
Period: 21st-century
349 pages · Kindle Edition · Zebra
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence