First published 2015
President Charlotte Kramer opens the White House doors to a network news crew, planning to document an ordinary day in the Oval Office. The cameras roll as she navigates routine meetings and policy discussions. Then reports flood in of coordinated attacks across American cities. Five separate strikes hit US soil simultaneously. Defense Secretary Melanie scrambles military responses while Press Secretary Dale manages the media storm. The three women must project strength and unity as the nation watches their every move. But each harbors personal secrets that could destroy their careers and shake public confidence. Charlotte faces the ultimate test of presidential leadership while concealing truths that could topple her administration. The cameras capture everything except what matters most. Under unprecedented scrutiny, the president and her closest advisors discover that protecting the country means risking everything they've worked to build.
Genres: american, contemporary, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, secrets
Setting: America, Oval Office, United States, White House
Period: 21st Century
521 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press
Content warnings: violence