First published 2010
President Charlotte Kramer stands in the Oval Office facing the worst crisis of her political career. The nation's first female commander in chief watches her reelection campaign crumble as rumors swirl about her husband's affairs. Her most trusted national security advisor has made catastrophic mistakes that endanger American lives. Chief of staff Melanie Kingston scrambles to contain the damage while network correspondent Dale Smith reports on the unfolding chaos. Charlotte must navigate treacherous waters within her own cabinet, where allies become enemies and loyalty proves fragile. Foreign threats loom as domestic scandals multiply. The White House staff works around the clock to salvage what remains of her administration. Charlotte faces an impossible choice between protecting her family and serving her country. She must decide how much she will sacrifice to remain the leader America needs. The presidency that defined her life now threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
Genres: drama, contemporary, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Oval Office, White House
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books