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Black President #2
Trouble in the White House: A Black President Novel
President Stephen C. Jefferson is back to shake things up once more.
Now that his mistress has been put on ice, he and First Lady Raynetta Jefferson seem to be back on track. She has managed to hurdle over her husband's affairs, but her mother-in-law continues to be the real thorn in her side.
The two women want the president to choose whose side he's on, but President Jefferson has his mind on his job. Sweeping gun-control legislation has been passed, and terrorism is being dealt with in a major way. The president is riding high from his multiple accomplishments, until he's told about a son he never knew he had, a son who has been classified as a dangerous terrorist.
The shocking news brings the president to his knees. His trials and tribulations are more difficult than any he could have ever imagined. His world is crumbling right before his eyes, and a lonely, vengeful first lady is not the one he needs by his side. Neither is the Secret Service, and when an agent decides to make a move toward the first lady, mayhem erupts in the White House like never, ever before.
Now that his mistress has been put on ice, he and First Lady Raynetta Jefferson seem to be back on track. She has managed to hurdle over her husband's affairs, but her mother-in-law continues to be the real thorn in her side.
The two women want the president to choose whose side he's on, but President Jefferson has his mind on his job. Sweeping gun-control legislation has been passed, and terrorism is being dealt with in a major way. The president is riding high from his multiple accomplishments, until he's told about a son he never knew he had, a son who has been classified as a dangerous terrorist.
The shocking news brings the president to his knees. His trials and tribulations are more difficult than any he could have ever imagined. His world is crumbling right before his eyes, and a lonely, vengeful first lady is not the one he needs by his side. Neither is the Secret Service, and when an agent decides to make a move toward the first lady, mayhem erupts in the White House like never, ever before.
272 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2017
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About the author
Brenda Hampton
95 books449 followersHampton is a native St. Louis, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
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March 27, 2018
This dude!
I have no real words to describe how I’m feeling right now...Stephen needs a hefty dose of his own medicine, the First Lady needs to leave, the momma needs to be slapped and the list just keeps growing.
I have no real words to describe how I’m feeling right now...Stephen needs a hefty dose of his own medicine, the First Lady needs to leave, the momma needs to be slapped and the list just keeps growing.
October 9, 2017
**Trigger Warning: Rape**
I did not like this book. There are just so many issues. First, how does Joshua not know that the president is his father? He knows his grandmother very well. And, his grandmother stays in front of the camera on TV and magazines. How has he not put two and two together. I'm supposed to believe that he has not seen his grandmother on TV standing arm-in-arm with her son the president. That just doesn't make sense.
Second, the first lady was raped. And, yet, it is glossed over like nothing really happened. She attends an event the next day with her attacker. And, I was disgusted that she says it was her fault for putting herself in that situation. How dare you blame the victim? Alex forced himself on her and left bruises, after she repeatedly said she no longer wanted to have sex with him.
Third, the president's reaction to Raynetta's affair was disgusting. He threw her around the room and assumed that the bruises were inflicted through some form of pleasure. That left a bad taste in my mouth and completely ruined his character.
Fourth, the president dragged his mother down the stairs and locked her in a mental institution. This was yet another example of the president being physically abusive to the women in his life.
Fifth, the nonsense at the end with Claire, Ina, and Levi. Like what? Seriously, where did this even come from? This whole situation was just so far out in left field, and it was barely explained. It felt incredibly rushed and messy.
Sixth, the hotel that the first lady was staying in blew up, and she magically walks through the office door. Once again, not explained at all. This scene just seemed incredibly unnecessary, but I suppose it is a setup for book three.
Seventh, why did Michelle Peoples and Levi both have to be bad people? Is there anyone in this series that I am allowed to like?
I did not like this book. There are just so many issues. First, how does Joshua not know that the president is his father? He knows his grandmother very well. And, his grandmother stays in front of the camera on TV and magazines. How has he not put two and two together. I'm supposed to believe that he has not seen his grandmother on TV standing arm-in-arm with her son the president. That just doesn't make sense.
Second, the first lady was raped. And, yet, it is glossed over like nothing really happened. She attends an event the next day with her attacker. And, I was disgusted that she says it was her fault for putting herself in that situation. How dare you blame the victim? Alex forced himself on her and left bruises, after she repeatedly said she no longer wanted to have sex with him.
Third, the president's reaction to Raynetta's affair was disgusting. He threw her around the room and assumed that the bruises were inflicted through some form of pleasure. That left a bad taste in my mouth and completely ruined his character.
Fourth, the president dragged his mother down the stairs and locked her in a mental institution. This was yet another example of the president being physically abusive to the women in his life.
Fifth, the nonsense at the end with Claire, Ina, and Levi. Like what? Seriously, where did this even come from? This whole situation was just so far out in left field, and it was barely explained. It felt incredibly rushed and messy.
Sixth, the hotel that the first lady was staying in blew up, and she magically walks through the office door. Once again, not explained at all. This scene just seemed incredibly unnecessary, but I suppose it is a setup for book three.
Seventh, why did Michelle Peoples and Levi both have to be bad people? Is there anyone in this series that I am allowed to like?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2017
I want to give this book a 5 star so bad, but it is really hard. Don't get me wrong becuz it was really good, but Teresa was pissing me off. On top of that I don't like reading stories about men having affairs constantly with a woman when they have a wife. Things like that can put a strain on marriages and cause some wives not all do sometimes so thing in retaliation when they no it is wrong. Yes what is done in the dark does come to light, but when does the woman realize enough is enough. Good read
November 7, 2024
A page turner!! Headed to the third and final book in the series, I think!! All the characters are a mess!!
January 20, 2018
Very Good Read
I just love this Black President series. The author really grabs you right from the beginning to the book to the very end. The plots and twist is so good. When you think you finally figured out what is happening, then something else happens that make you think well maybe that is not the person who was involved.
I look forward to reading the next book i. The series.
Cassandra H.
I just love this Black President series. The author really grabs you right from the beginning to the book to the very end. The plots and twist is so good. When you think you finally figured out what is happening, then something else happens that make you think well maybe that is not the person who was involved.
I look forward to reading the next book i. The series.
Cassandra H.
April 4, 2018
Umm, I’m torn. The drama wasn’t funny for Mi like the first read, but this read did keep Mi interested. I wanted to feel bad for them but I just could not, they all made their beds. He was better this go round, yet not enough accountability....She was illogical to say the least, yet I still understood her madness, And the other one LMAO she as an iniquitous aura, yet rather righteous, tell Mi how can this be? Well I guess good writing skills can make it happen.
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February 1, 2020I accidentally started this one before the first book in the series (Black President: The World Will Never Be the Same). I do think this one's a step up from the first, though I'm sure part of that opinion has to do with the audio, which I found well done. (I read the first book in e-book form.)
Came back to read the second half of Trouble in the White House after finishing Black President. I'd been expecting this series to be contemporary romance, but instead it feels more like action/drama with a side of romance - sort of like if a few episodes of Scandal were a book, and Fitz (the president) were black. You definitely have to suspend belief for some of the plot points - but if you're in the mood for a dramatic romp, you may very well love them!
Content warnings: rape scene, victim blaming, domestic abuse, infidelity, violence, assault
Came back to read the second half of Trouble in the White House after finishing Black President. I'd been expecting this series to be contemporary romance, but instead it feels more like action/drama with a side of romance - sort of like if a few episodes of Scandal were a book, and Fitz (the president) were black. You definitely have to suspend belief for some of the plot points - but if you're in the mood for a dramatic romp, you may very well love them!
Content warnings: rape scene, victim blaming, domestic abuse, infidelity, violence, assault
February 25, 2018
Drama!Drama!
No matter what Raynetta and Stephen went through you can see the love but will they divorce or stay together and how will she react to his son and Teresa.
Now that Stephen has his son everybody better watch out because he coming back with vengence. This book touched to love, greed,rape,lust,betrayal and politics.
No matter what Raynetta and Stephen went through you can see the love but will they divorce or stay together and how will she react to his son and Teresa.
Now that Stephen has his son everybody better watch out because he coming back with vengence. This book touched to love, greed,rape,lust,betrayal and politics.
April 29, 2019
The problem with listening to a book on cd is that sometimes the disc is damaged....and this fucker skipped on me at the climax of the story. I missed out on two chapters, but I can't fault the write for that. The voice acting was not as amazing as the first in the series, but still pretty entertaining. I was a bit let down by the ending of the book. But all in all a fun guilty pleasure.
February 19, 2019
Great book!
I didn’t know what to expect with this book. Once I got started, it was hard to put down. There was constant drama with each character and made for an enjoyable read. I can’t wait for the next book.
I didn’t know what to expect with this book. Once I got started, it was hard to put down. There was constant drama with each character and made for an enjoyable read. I can’t wait for the next book.
June 15, 2019
Trouble in the White House
The President and First Lady are back and what an absolute mess and let us not forget the President 's mother Teresa holding the spoon stirring the pot. Definitely a page turner.
The President and First Lady are back and what an absolute mess and let us not forget the President 's mother Teresa holding the spoon stirring the pot. Definitely a page turner.
January 7, 2025
Goodness! Where was I when this was originally released! Sheesh! The drama still didn’t stop! More bombs being dropped! The President can’t trust anyone at this point not even his Mother or the First Lady. It’s more to their story that may end up working out in his favor. My head spinning 🤦🏾♀️😩
November 7, 2017
OMG this book eight here is the bees knees. Held me captive all weekend! Gotta be on to the next one!!)
January 1, 2018
More drama between the President, his wife and his crazy momma, and let's just say they're bringing all kinds of drama to Pennsylvania avenue
January 2, 2018
A face paced fictional read about greed, politics, infidelity, trust and an over zealous mother/grandmother.
March 30, 2018
This was just OK..Some of the descriptions were overkill for me.
April 8, 2018
Poor title
I dislike the ending,there wasn’t closure. The end left too much unanswered.
I would not recommend this book to anyone.
I dislike the ending,there wasn’t closure. The end left too much unanswered.
I would not recommend this book to anyone.
April 12, 2018
It was hard to put down. So many emotions.
April 21, 2018
All I can say is crazy! Steven and his mother are trips. The first lady needs to leave and not look back. Steven has no one he can trust in the Whitehouse.
April 1, 2020
Drama at its finest. President Jefferson is starting to irk my nerves. Where is the polished man we all expect when we think about POTUS?! I guess anything is possible in a world after Trump.
July 28, 2022
Had me on the edge of my seat. Ms. Hampton just became my new favorite author and this series gives me adrenaline to read more of this series.
September 25, 2018
OMG. What an awesome discovery. Brenda Hampton did a fantastic job. Without giving away too much....let me say... what a timely piece of fiction. President Stephen Jefferson and his wrangling and situation had me drawn in from page one. I had no idea this was a series. I have got to read the first book.
The writing had me reflecting on the antics that occur with Commanders in Chief, their cabinet, family and inclinations. Big issues....Party clamoring and home lives colliding. It’s all here.
Please read. You will laugh, shake your head and retort in amazement. You will receive a lesson and a blessing. Fiction can open our ideas......this one did: The number one focus for Commanders in Chief is NATIONAL SECURITY. Cabinet members and congressional leaders run for office and abandon their platform for individual agendas and personal greed. Family members come with baggage. When others aim low.....we don’t always aim high. Wives and mistresses....my oh my.....Read.....Read......Read.....Read!
The writing had me reflecting on the antics that occur with Commanders in Chief, their cabinet, family and inclinations. Big issues....Party clamoring and home lives colliding. It’s all here.
Please read. You will laugh, shake your head and retort in amazement. You will receive a lesson and a blessing. Fiction can open our ideas......this one did: The number one focus for Commanders in Chief is NATIONAL SECURITY. Cabinet members and congressional leaders run for office and abandon their platform for individual agendas and personal greed. Family members come with baggage. When others aim low.....we don’t always aim high. Wives and mistresses....my oh my.....Read.....Read......Read.....Read!
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