He’s a 6’5 hot Republican with a body of steel and a dark side. She’s a climate scientist on the wrong side of the issues. How will they ever make it work? I need her. I have to have her. With long blonde hair, a luscious mouth, and a determined attitude, Charlotte Martin is all wrong for me. But I know what I want, and it’s her. I’m the famously scary Republican senator from Idaho. She’s the climate scientist intent on changing my mind about global warming. We’ll never work. But then, why can’t I stop thinking about her? I always win in the end, and I will win her. I don’t give a fuck what her politics are. They won’t separate us. That’s a promise. Charlotte Martin moves to D.C. to comprise a climate bill that will change the world and convince Republicans and Democrats alike of the devastating effects of global warming. What she’s not expecting is to come face-to-face with Easton Fowler, 6’5 of pure muscle. He’s scary, sure. But he’s nothing Charlotte can’t handle. She arranges a little surprise to convince him of the negative effects of global warming on the planet. That, combined with her work with the Democrat Senator Bradford, makes Charlotte feel like she’s on top. But nefarious forces are at play in Washington. And it will take everything Charlotte has to get her bill completed. For his part, Easton is sure he’s never met anyone quite like Charlotte, and he knows he can’t let her slip through his fingers, even though he’s destined to date a Republican socialite. What will fate have in store for these two? Can their connection last in a town full of sharks, where every move is calculated and spied on?
Heat and political manipulation 4.5 It's a torrid story between Charlotte who seeks to preserve the environment, and Easton, a politician for whom it is clearly not a priority in his country, and who does not intend to support her. Such opposition of ideas also creates a torrid story, highlights Washington's political manipulations, pretenses and does not shine a glorious light on politicians. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Wow this was a full-bore steamy lustfest between two likeable characters - but I just felt something was missing. There was a lot of rehashing of ”we are too different” thinking but then would lurch to Easton being utterly committed to the idea of Charlottes. Kinda gave me whiplash. But absolutely STUNNING spice scenes. They were literally off the charts hot!
Overall though, I couldn’t love the story. What would have helped make the story a 4 or 5 star? More depth in setting up the world they lived in - it felt thin. Also the support characters felt shallow.
This was a very wonderfully written romance/political novel about an extremely stubborn and powerful republican senator and the bleeding heart scientist that softens him. They are complete polar opposites and I love how the author plays on the opposites attracts. As much as I loved this book a few things could have been better for the ending. I would have love to hear what happened with his re-election and how the opposing senator that he fought with came out after everything. All and all it was a wonderful book. 4 stars
They're an anomoly… polar opposites in their politics. She's a climate scientist. He's a typical Republican climate denier. Easton isn't convinced that Charlotte is right, but I like that he's willing to keep an open mind. The author manages to give us a clear look at the dirty underbelly of Washington politics, while showing some of the good as well. I enjoyed reading Claim Me, my first from this author. I received an advance copy of the book, and this is my honest review.