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Capitol Shorts #1
Bridging the Divide
Capital Shorts Book #1
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She’s newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn’t lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn’t know why, but from her first week in office, they’ve been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa’s bill he knows it’s something he can support, even from across the aisle. The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
***Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Office Romance, Political Romance
***Content Warnings: The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation…, light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying
An expansion of Lisa Elizondo and Paul Price's story that was originally shared in the Girls Just Wanna Have Fundamental Rights charity anthology.
Coming June 24th 2023
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She’s newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn’t lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn’t know why, but from her first week in office, they’ve been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa’s bill he knows it’s something he can support, even from across the aisle. The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
***Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Office Romance, Political Romance
***Content Warnings: The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation…, light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying
An expansion of Lisa Elizondo and Paul Price's story that was originally shared in the Girls Just Wanna Have Fundamental Rights charity anthology.
Coming June 24th 2023
- GenresRomance
135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2024
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Cecelia Conway
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July 7, 2023
Bridging the Divide- ⭐⭐⭐.5
@taylorswift song: Style
ARC READ
This reminded me of a Wattpad story in the best way possible. It was such a quick and easy read with the perfect amount of spice. I feel the writer portrayed the characters very well, and dealt very well with the situation they were put in.
I really did enjoy this, so much so that I feel it could have been a bit longer. I wanted more of their story, after they get together, and I would have loved more build up for them !!
@ceceliaconway, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!
@taylorswift song: Style
ARC READ
This reminded me of a Wattpad story in the best way possible. It was such a quick and easy read with the perfect amount of spice. I feel the writer portrayed the characters very well, and dealt very well with the situation they were put in.
I really did enjoy this, so much so that I feel it could have been a bit longer. I wanted more of their story, after they get together, and I would have loved more build up for them !!
@ceceliaconway, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!
June 13, 2023
Book- Bridging the divide!
Author- @ceceliaconwayauthor
Genre- enemies to lovers, office tales
Content alert * - The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation.., .., light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying, Adult Language, graphic smegsüal situations.
Firstly i would like to thank @ceceliaconwayauthor for giving me the opportunity to review her upcoming book!
Rating- 5/5
Blurb :
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She's newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn't lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn't know why, but from her first week in office, they've been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa's bill he knows it's something he can support, even from across the aisle.
The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
My thoughts: i literally amazed with this read, i never have read any political romance book, it was my new experience, and i literally enjoy it, and guess what i have completed this book in one sitting, so you can imagine the excitement and amazement of this one!
I recommend this to every reader to definitely read this one out, its worth reading. And yeah i have given 4 star bez overall the read is awesome but sometimes I
couldn't connect with the story line, may be bez it was my frst political romance book!
Do read this one for sure!
Release date: 24th of june 2023
Author- @ceceliaconwayauthor
Genre- enemies to lovers, office tales
Content alert * - The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation.., .., light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying, Adult Language, graphic smegsüal situations.
Firstly i would like to thank @ceceliaconwayauthor for giving me the opportunity to review her upcoming book!
Rating- 5/5
Blurb :
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She's newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn't lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn't know why, but from her first week in office, they've been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa's bill he knows it's something he can support, even from across the aisle.
The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
My thoughts: i literally amazed with this read, i never have read any political romance book, it was my new experience, and i literally enjoy it, and guess what i have completed this book in one sitting, so you can imagine the excitement and amazement of this one!
I recommend this to every reader to definitely read this one out, its worth reading. And yeah i have given 4 star bez overall the read is awesome but sometimes I
couldn't connect with the story line, may be bez it was my frst political romance book!
Do read this one for sure!
Release date: 24th of june 2023
June 13, 2023
Book- Bridging the divide!
Author- @ceceliaconwayauthor
Genre- enemies to lovers, office tales
Content alert * - The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation.., .., light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying, Adult Language, graphic smegsüal situations
Firstly i would like to thank @ceceliaconwayauthor for giving me the opportunity to review her upcoming book!
Rating- 5/5
Blurb :
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She's newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn't lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn't know why, but from her first week in office, they've been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa's bill he knows it's something he can support, even from across the aisle.
The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
My thoughts: i literally amazed with this read, i never have read any political romance book, it was my new experience, and i literally enjoy it, and guess what i have completed this book in one sitting, so you can imagine the excitement and amazement of this one!
I recommend this to every reader to definitely read this one out, its worth reading. And yeah i have given 4 star bez overall the read is awesome but sometimes I couldn't connect with the story line, may be bez it was my frst political romance book!
Do read this one for sure!
Release date: 24th of june 2023
Author- @ceceliaconwayauthor
Genre- enemies to lovers, office tales
Content alert * - The entire subplot of this novella is two politicians working to pass reproductive rights legislation.., .., light discussion of parental bullying, sexism toward female main character, bullying, Adult Language, graphic smegsüal situations
Firstly i would like to thank @ceceliaconwayauthor for giving me the opportunity to review her upcoming book!
Rating- 5/5
Blurb :
State Representative Lisa Elizondo is a force to be reckoned with. She's newly elected to the state legislature and she hasn't lost her optimism about working in politics.
What she does have is a formidable opponent in State Senator Paul Price. She doesn't know why, but from her first week in office, they've been like oil and water.
When the opportunity comes for her to propose a bill that could make big changes in the state, she knows she only has two options: propose it by herself and watch it sit in a committee forever or find someone with more experience to help her.
When Paul hears about Lisa's bill he knows it's something he can support, even from across the aisle.
The only problem is the person writing it.
Can they set aside their differences and create real change in Wisconsin?
My thoughts: i literally amazed with this read, i never have read any political romance book, it was my new experience, and i literally enjoy it, and guess what i have completed this book in one sitting, so you can imagine the excitement and amazement of this one!
I recommend this to every reader to definitely read this one out, its worth reading. And yeah i have given 4 star bez overall the read is awesome but sometimes I couldn't connect with the story line, may be bez it was my frst political romance book!
Do read this one for sure!
Release date: 24th of june 2023
June 6, 2023
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you Cecelia for this ARC.
Lisa Elizondo is the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected as State Representative. She wants to reform Wisconsin’s health care system. State Senator Paul Price, an unlikely ally, offers her support.
My absolute favourite trope: Enemies to lovers. The story is told in double POV, which I enjoyed. It was easy to relate to Lisa and actually like Paul. The cynical dialogue between them is funny. I like how they grow to each other trying to achieve the same goal, while still behaving like stubborn teenagers to each other. Normally it would annoy me, but thanks to their backstory, chemistry and their own separate thoughts, it was refreshing.
I also liked how Cecelia implemented the importance of family and the struggles family can bring. It was a fast and enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to read the rest of the series.
Lisa Elizondo is the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected as State Representative. She wants to reform Wisconsin’s health care system. State Senator Paul Price, an unlikely ally, offers her support.
My absolute favourite trope: Enemies to lovers. The story is told in double POV, which I enjoyed. It was easy to relate to Lisa and actually like Paul. The cynical dialogue between them is funny. I like how they grow to each other trying to achieve the same goal, while still behaving like stubborn teenagers to each other. Normally it would annoy me, but thanks to their backstory, chemistry and their own separate thoughts, it was refreshing.
I also liked how Cecelia implemented the importance of family and the struggles family can bring. It was a fast and enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to read the rest of the series.
November 12, 2023
This novella was excellent! Normally, when using the enemies to lovers trope, I prefer books to be longer for the slow burn, but Cecelia Conway is a master of building tension and swoon worthy relationships.
This novella is interesting in that it’s underlying themes do deal with quite a controversial topic with reproductive rights, but I found the story to have quite a nice balance with the main story and these underlying themes as well.
I’m quickly becoming a very very big fan of Conway’s books and I can’t wait to read the second novella in this series!
As always, please make sure you are checking the trigger warnings for this or any other book that you are planning on reading before you pick it up.
This novella is interesting in that it’s underlying themes do deal with quite a controversial topic with reproductive rights, but I found the story to have quite a nice balance with the main story and these underlying themes as well.
I’m quickly becoming a very very big fan of Conway’s books and I can’t wait to read the second novella in this series!
As always, please make sure you are checking the trigger warnings for this or any other book that you are planning on reading before you pick it up.
November 3, 2023
Fun, fast-paced political romance!
Bridging the Divide is the first novella in the Capitol Shorts series by Cecelia Conway, featuring an enemies to lovers political romance for Lisa and Paul. I usually don’t like to read stories with political leanings, but that aspect of this book was not overwhelming or preachy. I enjoyed the characters, the tension and chemistry between them, and I look forward to reading the next book!
Bridging the Divide is the first novella in the Capitol Shorts series by Cecelia Conway, featuring an enemies to lovers political romance for Lisa and Paul. I usually don’t like to read stories with political leanings, but that aspect of this book was not overwhelming or preachy. I enjoyed the characters, the tension and chemistry between them, and I look forward to reading the next book!
June 17, 2023
4.5; This short was a wonderful mix of workplace romance and 'The West Wing'. In a very short time you grow invested in not only the characters, but the bill they are working on.
I think my favorite part is the sneaky best friend, because let's face it, we all have one!
I think my favorite part is the sneaky best friend, because let's face it, we all have one!
June 28, 2023
Bridging the Divide is a story about working together despite philosophical differences and maybe finding some common ground... And true love ♥️
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