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Purple State
The #1 bestselling author, popular Fox News host, and former White House press secretary, Dana Perino, reaches new heights with her first novel—a smart, politically and romantically charged story where red meets blue, and love is never black and white.
Dorothy “Dot” Clark, a buttoned-up PR professional from New York City feels stuck in her career and her love life. At twenty-five, she expected more from her choices. Seizing a chance to follow her passion, she’s sent to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin, a swing district in a swing state that could decide the next presidential election. Joined by her two best friends, Mary and Harper—both excited to escape the city for reasons of their own—Dot quickly discovers that small-town Midwestern life is far outside her urban comfort zone.
Nestled along the banks of the picturesque Cedar Creek, the charming town of Cedar Falls is everything the girls have been missing. The close-knit community takes pride in its cozy cafes, locally brewed beer, family farms, and, of course, the beloved Reader Falls Bookshop. There, Dot meets the mysterious Danny Dawson, a big-hearted, truck-driving guy who follows hockey, not headlines—a man so unlike anyone she’s ever dated that she finds herself falling fast. Mary and Harper, both tired of dating finance bros and influencer wannabes, soon also discover that guys outside New York might just be hotter, smarter, and more grounded than they’d imagined, even if they vote the other way.
But with the campaign heating up, how can Dot find time for Danny when she has a job to do, and what’s the point when she’s going back to New York City after the election? Can love really cross party lines, or will Dot filibuster her own feelings? And who says that two people from opposite sides of the aisle can’t eventually walk down one together?
Dana Perino makes her fiction debut with this witty and delightful romantic comedy—a small-town romance and touching story of self-discovery that asks if choosing love is the best decision after all.
Dorothy “Dot” Clark, a buttoned-up PR professional from New York City feels stuck in her career and her love life. At twenty-five, she expected more from her choices. Seizing a chance to follow her passion, she’s sent to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin, a swing district in a swing state that could decide the next presidential election. Joined by her two best friends, Mary and Harper—both excited to escape the city for reasons of their own—Dot quickly discovers that small-town Midwestern life is far outside her urban comfort zone.
Nestled along the banks of the picturesque Cedar Creek, the charming town of Cedar Falls is everything the girls have been missing. The close-knit community takes pride in its cozy cafes, locally brewed beer, family farms, and, of course, the beloved Reader Falls Bookshop. There, Dot meets the mysterious Danny Dawson, a big-hearted, truck-driving guy who follows hockey, not headlines—a man so unlike anyone she’s ever dated that she finds herself falling fast. Mary and Harper, both tired of dating finance bros and influencer wannabes, soon also discover that guys outside New York might just be hotter, smarter, and more grounded than they’d imagined, even if they vote the other way.
But with the campaign heating up, how can Dot find time for Danny when she has a job to do, and what’s the point when she’s going back to New York City after the election? Can love really cross party lines, or will Dot filibuster her own feelings? And who says that two people from opposite sides of the aisle can’t eventually walk down one together?
Dana Perino makes her fiction debut with this witty and delightful romantic comedy—a small-town romance and touching story of self-discovery that asks if choosing love is the best decision after all.
384 pages, Hardcover
Published April 21, 2026
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About the author
Dana Perino
12 books355 followersDana Perino is an American political commentator and author. Perino served as the White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, where she was the first female press secretary in a Republican administration. She was appointed to the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors in 2010 by President Obama.
Dana Perino currently anchors FOX News Channel’s (FNC) The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino and also serves as co-host of The Five (weekdays 5-6PM/ET). She also hosts a podcast Perino and Stirewalt: I’ll Tell You What.
Dana Perino currently anchors FOX News Channel’s (FNC) The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino and also serves as co-host of The Five (weekdays 5-6PM/ET). She also hosts a podcast Perino and Stirewalt: I’ll Tell You What.
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nope
January 15, 2026Can not say FUCK NO to this plot nonsense loud enough. Thinking a man who votes against human rights, against your own bodily autonomy, is attractive AND SMART? In what sane part of the world?!
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January 20, 2026Can love really cross party lines, or will Dot filibuster her own feelings? And who says that two people from opposite sides of the aisle can’t eventually walk down one together?
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January 21, 2026Wth is this
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January 25, 2026this book is already a waste of trees because of the plot
May 1, 2026
I swore off Contemporary Romance, but how can I resist a Rom-Com written by one of my most favorite people in the whole world? Dana Perino brings a smile to my face every time I watch her on TV. I do have to say that at 384 pages that is waaaay to long for a romance and this book got lost in the whole run up to the romance. I did enjoy the insider feel of the politics but was a little disappointed in how adamant Dot was about the Democratic party. But I guess if you are willing to uproot your life and move to another state, you had better be all in. I loved her friend's characters, Mary especially. I heard Emily Compagno's voice every time Mary opened her mouth! I found Cedar Falls, Wisconsin to be an absolutely wonderful small town, and I loved how the town took in Dot, Mary and Harper and make them feel welcome.
At twenty-five Dorothy “Dot” Clark is on the fast track at her high-powered New York City Public Relations firm, but even though she loves New York, she isn't really feeling it for her career. When a college friend contacts her with a way to help the Democratic Party retake the White House, Dot is more than interested. She convinces her two best friends, Mary and Harper (who are also dissatisfied with the way their lives/jobs are going), to go with her and move to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin.
They find a different pace of life in this small town and a different breed of man. Dot meets Danny, who is wonderful, hot, smart and real in a way that she never expected. But he could not care less about politics and that is all Dot is into right now. Her friends Mary and Harper also meet great guys and get involved in this community in ways they never expected to be. This whole move was supposed to be temporary, but the people of Cedar Falls have worked their way into the hearts of these three women and leaving may prove to be the most difficult thing they ever do. If they can do it.
At twenty-five Dorothy “Dot” Clark is on the fast track at her high-powered New York City Public Relations firm, but even though she loves New York, she isn't really feeling it for her career. When a college friend contacts her with a way to help the Democratic Party retake the White House, Dot is more than interested. She convinces her two best friends, Mary and Harper (who are also dissatisfied with the way their lives/jobs are going), to go with her and move to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin.
They find a different pace of life in this small town and a different breed of man. Dot meets Danny, who is wonderful, hot, smart and real in a way that she never expected. But he could not care less about politics and that is all Dot is into right now. Her friends Mary and Harper also meet great guys and get involved in this community in ways they never expected to be. This whole move was supposed to be temporary, but the people of Cedar Falls have worked their way into the hearts of these three women and leaving may prove to be the most difficult thing they ever do. If they can do it.
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January 23, 2026Absolutely not!
absolutely-not
March 29, 2026Yeah no. What we’re not gonna do is romanticize this nonsense.
April 17, 2026
Out April 21. I just finished Purple State, and wow, what a read!! I loved it so much and the ending made me tear up!! 💕💕💕 Thanks to the publishers and to Netgalley for the advanced reading copy.
April 19, 2026
Thank you to Harper for the gifted book. I was actually shocked that the Goodreads rating was so low. It's apparent there are a ton of people reviewing this book based on idealogy. This is disappointing.
Truthfully, this is a 3.5 rounded up romance about a trio of besties from NYC that spend a "political gap year" in the small Wisconsin town of Cedar Falls. The main character, Dot, scores a postition for a year in a swing county working for a Democratic PAC in Wisconsin.
I think there is a lot to like here. It is interesting seeing how alike we all are despite huge political differences. And, in purple areas like Cedar Falls, it's amazing how well even mismatched policies align when they all dine at the same restaurants, etc.
This is the author's first attempt at fiction. I felt the characters felt a bit flat and didn't feel real. But, I think its a great first attempt at fiction and I think a lot of reader will enjoy this!
Truthfully, this is a 3.5 rounded up romance about a trio of besties from NYC that spend a "political gap year" in the small Wisconsin town of Cedar Falls. The main character, Dot, scores a postition for a year in a swing county working for a Democratic PAC in Wisconsin.
I think there is a lot to like here. It is interesting seeing how alike we all are despite huge political differences. And, in purple areas like Cedar Falls, it's amazing how well even mismatched policies align when they all dine at the same restaurants, etc.
This is the author's first attempt at fiction. I felt the characters felt a bit flat and didn't feel real. But, I think its a great first attempt at fiction and I think a lot of reader will enjoy this!
jail
March 17, 2026euughhhhhhhhhkkkkk !!
April 22, 2026
This is a book not to judge by its cover or blurb. It's more than a romance. Yes, there are moments it gets political, but not just in terms of Blue vs. Red. There are nuances in there, and it's so important to pay attention to really understand matters and debates.
The characters could have been fleshed out more, and I'd have loved to see more of the friendship between Dot, Mary, and Harper, but this is Dana's fictional debut and I can see future books working on these.
The plot was there, and the genuine friendships were there. Plus, it was a believable story that makes you think a little about yourself. Some of the negativity is so unfair, because it's clear people haven't actually read the book.
The characters could have been fleshed out more, and I'd have loved to see more of the friendship between Dot, Mary, and Harper, but this is Dana's fictional debut and I can see future books working on these.
The plot was there, and the genuine friendships were there. Plus, it was a believable story that makes you think a little about yourself. Some of the negativity is so unfair, because it's clear people haven't actually read the book.
April 21, 2026
PURPLE STATE by Dana Perino is on the shelves today. It’s a romantic comedy with a political theme simmering below the surface. The characters hooked me within the first few chapters. Meet the The Crew, 3 girlfriends since their freshman year at NYU: Dot, who works for a high-pressure PR firm in Manhattan, lawyer Mary, and Harper, a teacher at The Van Buren School. Together, they walk each other through both career and relationship struggles.
As luck would have it, all three women need a change. An offer comes from For the Win campaign to help the Democratic National Committee. They are in need of workers in purple states, those crucial areas that switch back and forth in elections between red and blue. For volunteers who move to one of these key battlegrounds for a year, the campaign is willing to pay for housing, transportation, and living expenses while the participants collect on-the-ground info to help win the needed 10 electoral votes. The girls are off to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin.
Before anyone gets his or her tail feathers ruffled, this isn’t a political exposé. It’s fiction—warm, witty, and well-written. Must every mention of politics be contentious? How refreshing that this author can write about both parties with respect and civility. Let’s lighten up a little bit. Dana Perino is a consummate storyteller, a master at character development and descriptions, so readers can sit back and enjoy a good story. I can still picture the characters’ dress, the foods, the men (oh, my…), and the charming small town in Wisconsin.
As she does in her previous books, the author scatters life lessons within the narrative, encouraging readers to build belief in themselves, to be willing to take risks, and to always choose to be loved.
As luck would have it, all three women need a change. An offer comes from For the Win campaign to help the Democratic National Committee. They are in need of workers in purple states, those crucial areas that switch back and forth in elections between red and blue. For volunteers who move to one of these key battlegrounds for a year, the campaign is willing to pay for housing, transportation, and living expenses while the participants collect on-the-ground info to help win the needed 10 electoral votes. The girls are off to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin.
Before anyone gets his or her tail feathers ruffled, this isn’t a political exposé. It’s fiction—warm, witty, and well-written. Must every mention of politics be contentious? How refreshing that this author can write about both parties with respect and civility. Let’s lighten up a little bit. Dana Perino is a consummate storyteller, a master at character development and descriptions, so readers can sit back and enjoy a good story. I can still picture the characters’ dress, the foods, the men (oh, my…), and the charming small town in Wisconsin.
As she does in her previous books, the author scatters life lessons within the narrative, encouraging readers to build belief in themselves, to be willing to take risks, and to always choose to be loved.
Review of advance copy
3⭐️
I loved the Midwest setting, found the premise interesting, and enjoyed the characters.
I found the writing very reporter like with a little too much description. (I don’t care what people are wearing.) I wanted more show and less tell. I also wanted to know the characters more.
Overall, this was an enjoyable debut. Also, can I just say I’m thankful it wasn’t spicy at all?! I wouldn’t have been able to watch Dana report the news again if it had been. 🙃
I loved the Midwest setting, found the premise interesting, and enjoyed the characters.
I found the writing very reporter like with a little too much description. (I don’t care what people are wearing.) I wanted more show and less tell. I also wanted to know the characters more.
Overall, this was an enjoyable debut. Also, can I just say I’m thankful it wasn’t spicy at all?! I wouldn’t have been able to watch Dana report the news again if it had been. 🙃
May 1, 2026
Listen... I've read a lot of terrible books in my life. But this one... this was BAD. Granted, I am NOT the target audience for this book (not exactly sure who is... but it is DEFINITELY not me) BUT objectively, this book was atrocious. This book needed AT LEAST one more round of editing, AND it needed to decide what the tone was going to be. You can't have characters born in the early 2000s saying things like "you're so extra" (early 2010s lingo) AND making 6-7 jokes and then in the same breath have them reference Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn. No 23 year old is referencing Audrey Hepburn.
Aside from that, Dot, Mary and Harper were all caricatures of archetypes of women. This was a Republican man's dream scenario for women. Dot, our corporate baddie, is stripped of all her ambition and is even given advice by the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE THAT SHE IS CAMPAIGNING FOR to reconsider her goals and is ultimately told to choose love because "she would have done the same." No you wouldn't have, Lucia Lopez. You are running for President. You are very obviously committed to your career. Dot ultimately becomes a tradwife, having abandoned her life and career in New York, after spending the whole book talking about how she would "never leave New York." Mary, our rebellious bad bitch character, spends the entire book slowly chipping away at everything that makes her independent. She becomes less fashionable, starting the book out only wearing designer, to at the end of the book ordering leggings from Amazon and then being gifted a Carhartt jacket and farm boots she would never wear and "loves." Mary is stripped of all her autonomy by the end of the book and ends up being a bootlicker. Finally... Harper, the only character who somewhat kept her hopes and dreams. Harper's main characteristic is that she was fat, heartbroken and had allergies. Throughout the whole book "The Crew" (no friend group of 20 somethings is calling themselves "The Crew" by the way), laughs and makes fun of Harper for being "the curvier" one, for having allergies, and one specific event, Harper gets sick from mixing her allergy medication with alcohol and Mary goes, "It could've been me!" and everyone laughs. Harper is the designated, ugly fat friend. It was VERY evident throughout the ENTIRE book. Harper still ultimately abandoned New York for the midwest but still pursued her writing career.
On top of the dehumanization of women, the end of every chapter read like a 2000s sitcom episode. You expected every scene to end with a response from a live action audience. The book was also (predictably) racist. We have a handful of latine characters aside from our Democratic nominee, Lucia Lopez. We have Manny Rios and Rafael Hernandez, who both work at the Family Court office. And then on page 65 we can't decide if Mary's boss' name is Sofia Garcia or Maria Garcia. That's just the tip of the racist iceberg. Very obviously, the book has a huge underlying issue of casual misogyny. This is seen when "The Crew" very often describes icks they get from the male characters doing things in this book "like a girl."
This review doesn't include the casual Super PAC and China mentions, AND the stupid fuck ass establishment names she creates for Cedar Falls that pissed me off to no end.
To top everything off, they drink unpasteurized milk. More than once.
This book gets way worse, but it has already taken 10 years off my life. But ultimately that was my decision, and I had a GREAT LAUGH making fun of how terrible this was!
Buddy/Hate read with Caleigh <3
Aside from that, Dot, Mary and Harper were all caricatures of archetypes of women. This was a Republican man's dream scenario for women. Dot, our corporate baddie, is stripped of all her ambition and is even given advice by the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE THAT SHE IS CAMPAIGNING FOR to reconsider her goals and is ultimately told to choose love because "she would have done the same." No you wouldn't have, Lucia Lopez. You are running for President. You are very obviously committed to your career. Dot ultimately becomes a tradwife, having abandoned her life and career in New York, after spending the whole book talking about how she would "never leave New York." Mary, our rebellious bad bitch character, spends the entire book slowly chipping away at everything that makes her independent. She becomes less fashionable, starting the book out only wearing designer, to at the end of the book ordering leggings from Amazon and then being gifted a Carhartt jacket and farm boots she would never wear and "loves." Mary is stripped of all her autonomy by the end of the book and ends up being a bootlicker. Finally... Harper, the only character who somewhat kept her hopes and dreams. Harper's main characteristic is that she was fat, heartbroken and had allergies. Throughout the whole book "The Crew" (no friend group of 20 somethings is calling themselves "The Crew" by the way), laughs and makes fun of Harper for being "the curvier" one, for having allergies, and one specific event, Harper gets sick from mixing her allergy medication with alcohol and Mary goes, "It could've been me!" and everyone laughs. Harper is the designated, ugly fat friend. It was VERY evident throughout the ENTIRE book. Harper still ultimately abandoned New York for the midwest but still pursued her writing career.
On top of the dehumanization of women, the end of every chapter read like a 2000s sitcom episode. You expected every scene to end with a response from a live action audience. The book was also (predictably) racist. We have a handful of latine characters aside from our Democratic nominee, Lucia Lopez. We have Manny Rios and Rafael Hernandez, who both work at the Family Court office. And then on page 65 we can't decide if Mary's boss' name is Sofia Garcia or Maria Garcia. That's just the tip of the racist iceberg. Very obviously, the book has a huge underlying issue of casual misogyny. This is seen when "The Crew" very often describes icks they get from the male characters doing things in this book "like a girl."
This review doesn't include the casual Super PAC and China mentions, AND the stupid fuck ass establishment names she creates for Cedar Falls that pissed me off to no end.
To top everything off, they drink unpasteurized milk. More than once.
This book gets way worse, but it has already taken 10 years off my life. But ultimately that was my decision, and I had a GREAT LAUGH making fun of how terrible this was!
Buddy/Hate read with Caleigh <3
April 26, 2026
DNF at like 20%.
Although the whole “oh repubs and dems are both bad and we all have more in common than not” messaging is dumb as hell and incorrect (last time I checked, democrats aren’t killing civilians in the streets or terrorizing immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community but ok), but the actual writing and story telling was just bad. The blurb has you believe you’re picking up a book with a single main character but when you begin reading, there’s actually like 4? POVs that the author just info dumps the hell out of. The way the young women were characterized was also pretty inaccurate. Young women in their mid-early twenties don’t act or present themselves in the way the author wrote her characters - it felt a bit like a caricature at times, and I say this as someone not even in that age group. I literally spent a week trying to talk myself into picking this back up to finish it but I couldn’t do it. Don’t waste your time, this author should prob just stick to misinformation and wildly inaccurate takes rather than branching out into romantic fiction.
Thank you to Harper, NetGalley, and the author for sending me an early copy.
Although the whole “oh repubs and dems are both bad and we all have more in common than not” messaging is dumb as hell and incorrect (last time I checked, democrats aren’t killing civilians in the streets or terrorizing immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community but ok), but the actual writing and story telling was just bad. The blurb has you believe you’re picking up a book with a single main character but when you begin reading, there’s actually like 4? POVs that the author just info dumps the hell out of. The way the young women were characterized was also pretty inaccurate. Young women in their mid-early twenties don’t act or present themselves in the way the author wrote her characters - it felt a bit like a caricature at times, and I say this as someone not even in that age group. I literally spent a week trying to talk myself into picking this back up to finish it but I couldn’t do it. Don’t waste your time, this author should prob just stick to misinformation and wildly inaccurate takes rather than branching out into romantic fiction.
Thank you to Harper, NetGalley, and the author for sending me an early copy.
April 21, 2026
Great beach or weekend read! Emily Henry vibes with multi-dimensional characters that are relatable and easy to root for; the writing is charming, fun, descriptive, and quickly pulls you in. It’s not overly political and is a fun read whether you are interested in politics or not. This could be made into a great rom-com movie or short series!
Did Not Finish
March 24, 2026I honestly thought this book was going to be a cute little rom-com about the couple of the book cover but I honestly didn’t see the friends being apart of the story and getting apart in the book. I DNF it at 15% I can’t read a book about politics.
April 28, 2026
This was an easy read and not political (although it does center on characters working on a presidential campaign.) It does not choose sides (which might annoy hyper-sensitive readers who want something political to complain about) and instead is just a cute story about friendship and making decisions. It’s a fast read for someone who doesn’t want a story that stresses them out. It’s not a literary masterpiece, but just fun. If it’s not for you, totally okay…move on. For me, it was a nice break from the daily grind. The author is not out to change the world or your opinion. I think she really just felt like writing a story. If you’re into screaming about politics and people who don’t agree with your view, I’m sure there are lots of other options out there.
April 22, 2026
An absolute delight.
It’s light, fun, vivid - an excellent change of pace for people looking for a fun summer read that also carries depth and purpose.
Dana uses her own experience in the political world to create an engaging backdrop for a great little love story. I hope she writes more.
It’s light, fun, vivid - an excellent change of pace for people looking for a fun summer read that also carries depth and purpose.
Dana uses her own experience in the political world to create an engaging backdrop for a great little love story. I hope she writes more.
April 30, 2026
this was insanely bad. like genuinely the worst book ive ever read. lowkey it's my fault for hate-reading this knowing i wasn't the target audience. but then again, i truly could not tell you who was the true intended audience. because it definitely wasn't anyone born in the early 2000s! bc who (born in 2002) is named dot & mary. maybe in 1962 but definitely not in 2002. i honestly don't believe that the author knows anyone born after the 1980s because this was insanely inaccurate for anyone born in 2001-2003. what do you mean we have a character born in 2002 that is MOURNFUL of 9/11?..... i honestly cannot express how bad this book was and i don't even know how on earth it was published.
hate read with aimee <3
hate read with aimee <3
Did Not Finish
April 29, 2026I really wanted to give this a chance because of the awful reviews from people who haven’t even read it, but unfortunately this one was just too slow for me & I could not connect at all to the characters.
April 22, 2026
2.5 stars. Good enough to read to the end without skimming but it was just OK.
Positives:
- I liked the main characters and their love interests as well as the supporting cast of characters.
- I liked the premise of the overall story.
- I liked the mystery subplot about the farm and the government.
- No profanity and closed door romance. The author left the love scenes up to the imagination of the reader.
Negatives:
- There was a few places which felt uneven and choppy. A situation would be introduced to the story but then there was no follow-up. For example: One early scene could have been a setup for blackmail. The behavior of one of the supporting characters was suspicious but it was never fully explained.
- Although this book was not preachy in any way, I remain convinced that any type of underlying agenda takes away from my enjoyment of the story.
In my opinion, this is worth borrowing from the library and reading as there were enough positives to make it worth my time. Probably not a re-read. Also, given that this is Perino's first novel, even though she's written a bunch of non-fiction books, I would be open to reading her next effort if she decides to write some additional fiction.
Positives:
- I liked the main characters and their love interests as well as the supporting cast of characters.
- I liked the premise of the overall story.
- I liked the mystery subplot about the farm and the government.
- No profanity and closed door romance. The author left the love scenes up to the imagination of the reader.
Negatives:
- There was a few places which felt uneven and choppy. A situation would be introduced to the story but then there was no follow-up. For example: One early scene could have been a setup for blackmail. The behavior of one of the supporting characters was suspicious but it was never fully explained.
- Although this book was not preachy in any way, I remain convinced that any type of underlying agenda takes away from my enjoyment of the story.
In my opinion, this is worth borrowing from the library and reading as there were enough positives to make it worth my time. Probably not a re-read. Also, given that this is Perino's first novel, even though she's written a bunch of non-fiction books, I would be open to reading her next effort if she decides to write some additional fiction.
April 28, 2026
this is a lovely book
It only works, though because it is three New York ladies going to Wisconsin. The midwest is open to accepting people as individuals apart from their politics. It would not have worked in the reverse. I love that she does not say how the election turned out. That was never the point of the story.
It only works, though because it is three New York ladies going to Wisconsin. The midwest is open to accepting people as individuals apart from their politics. It would not have worked in the reverse. I love that she does not say how the election turned out. That was never the point of the story.
April 26, 2026
Purple is my color!
I was surprised by the viewpoint that you took. Taking the dems side, but how well you shared all sides. Also, showing how all can get along, especially in this day and age.
The only part that I would correct you was the dairy farm. Not many milk by hand at all. They have machines to handle along with the tractors. Enjoyed the challenges that young women face today as well as in the past. Thank you for a good read , definitely got into right away.
I was surprised by the viewpoint that you took. Taking the dems side, but how well you shared all sides. Also, showing how all can get along, especially in this day and age.
The only part that I would correct you was the dairy farm. Not many milk by hand at all. They have machines to handle along with the tractors. Enjoyed the challenges that young women face today as well as in the past. Thank you for a good read , definitely got into right away.
April 24, 2026
I liked the characters and the premise of three women who were at the age and place in their lives that they could get away from NYC and transplant temporarily in a foreign land, Wisconsin. The author had their
stories thought out and it seemed plausible.
I thought each woman got a fair share of the story but only one got the true HEA. Maybe a follow up book with Harper or Mary??
Fun story. I don't think we got to know who won the election ???
I don't even care. Lol.
stories thought out and it seemed plausible.
I thought each woman got a fair share of the story but only one got the true HEA. Maybe a follow up book with Harper or Mary??
Fun story. I don't think we got to know who won the election ???
I don't even care. Lol.
April 23, 2026
Loved the Sassy Crew!!!!
This book is overall a fantastic story, yet the three couples are absolutely the best! I couldn't wait to know what they were doing and saying next. I could keep reading a story of the rest of their lives! Dana, I love the way you described the young ladies' outfits throughout the book! That was great for the reader! You added so many unique qualities to the characters; I love them all. More novels like this from you, please!! God bless.
This book is overall a fantastic story, yet the three couples are absolutely the best! I couldn't wait to know what they were doing and saying next. I could keep reading a story of the rest of their lives! Dana, I love the way you described the young ladies' outfits throughout the book! That was great for the reader! You added so many unique qualities to the characters; I love them all. More novels like this from you, please!! God bless.
April 24, 2026
I quick read & I really enjoyed it. I could easily picture each character and relate to each in different ways.
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April 25, 2026Just ewwwwwwwwww
April 22, 2026
What a thoroughly enjoyable read! An outstanding insight into the lives of three young women with humor and romance, and a few tears.
Delightful story written extremely well, it is a real page tuner. Read it all in one day!
Delightful story written extremely well, it is a real page tuner. Read it all in one day!
May 2, 2026
I debated with myself about writing this review lest it be unfair. I love Dana Perino. I have admired her since watching her press reports during GW’s administration. However, I am not a fan of the romance genre of any kind. I wanted to read her first novel because I love politics and I respect her. I was hoping for a deep dive into relationships between people who hold differing political views but this novel didn’t get there. I accepted the eye roll worthy interactions between modern twenty somethings flirting and the too convenient situations that pushed the characters into their pairings for the sake of plot development. But I can’t forgive the lack of provocative dialogue and the exploration of what makes someone a liberal or conservative and what can possibly make them begin to question positions they have always held to be true.
A missed opportunity for example - spoiler alert! - is a conversation about when does life begin. A key character lost his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn daughter to a drunk driver who was punished with two life sentences in prison. How can a pro choicer argue for the death of a clump of cells when someone other than the pregnant woman destroys it? The fact that all of the characters just accept their love interests’s political views and voting preferences with no debate or discussion in a book that advertises itself as one that explores whether love can cross party lines was truly disappointing. I’m sad.
A missed opportunity for example - spoiler alert! - is a conversation about when does life begin. A key character lost his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn daughter to a drunk driver who was punished with two life sentences in prison. How can a pro choicer argue for the death of a clump of cells when someone other than the pregnant woman destroys it? The fact that all of the characters just accept their love interests’s political views and voting preferences with no debate or discussion in a book that advertises itself as one that explores whether love can cross party lines was truly disappointing. I’m sad.
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