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Power
He’s powerful.
Charismatic.
A widower.
The youngest ever elected President of the United States of America.
My boss called and begged me to take a client on a day I don’t usually work.
As a single mom, my weekends are solely dedicated to my bookworm ten-year-old daughter, Emily. But, on this particular Friday I reluctantly agreed to the favor.
Bennett Adams has an esteemed reputation which is highly respected around the world. I’ve worked with high-profile clients in the past, but I’ve never been in the same room as the President.
Until tonight.
He paid for my time, but all he really wanted was my body. My name is Reece Maxwell, and I’m an escort. This is how I met the Leader of the Free World. More importantly, it’s how our secret relationship started.
Serving at the pleasure of the President means my life is about to drastically change...
Power is a full-length, stand-alone forbidden romance with steam and profanities. If you like emotional second-chance stories, then you’ll love Margaret McHeyzer’s enthralling tale.
Charismatic.
A widower.
The youngest ever elected President of the United States of America.
My boss called and begged me to take a client on a day I don’t usually work.
As a single mom, my weekends are solely dedicated to my bookworm ten-year-old daughter, Emily. But, on this particular Friday I reluctantly agreed to the favor.
Bennett Adams has an esteemed reputation which is highly respected around the world. I’ve worked with high-profile clients in the past, but I’ve never been in the same room as the President.
Until tonight.
He paid for my time, but all he really wanted was my body. My name is Reece Maxwell, and I’m an escort. This is how I met the Leader of the Free World. More importantly, it’s how our secret relationship started.
Serving at the pleasure of the President means my life is about to drastically change...
Power is a full-length, stand-alone forbidden romance with steam and profanities. If you like emotional second-chance stories, then you’ll love Margaret McHeyzer’s enthralling tale.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2022
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About the author
Margaret McHeyzer
51 books1,181 followersNEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF UGLY AND MISTRUST
I’m a two-time New York Times bestselling author for my stand-alone books Ugly and Mistrust. To date I’ve published over 30 books!
I’m first generation Australian born and live in Sydney with my husband, two daughters and my rescue-dog, Kingston!
I love to write stories to connect my readers to my strong, courageous characters…with some spice sprinkled between the pages.
The characters I write about can pop into my mind anytime and anywhere. From the shower, to washing dishes, playing with my puppy or even in my dreams. My characters can sometimes be intrusive, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thank you for taking this journey with me and I truly hope you love reading my stories as much as I love writing them.
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July 6, 2022
*mild spoilers*
This was an enjoyable read... until it wasn't. I loved the beginning, the sass, the chemistry between them... but then it started repeating itself and it was the same over and over again:
It got really tiring after a while. Besides, I didn't understand at all why Reece was so adamant about wanting to be an escort. He was trying to get her to get another job, but she was so used to the money she was making as an escort that she wasn't even willing to talk about it. It made me dislike her, even though she was a wonderful mother.
Also, the depth of their feelings didn't match their time together. It was more about lust, obsession, not love, and instead of an actual romance development we saw them always fighting or having sex or talking about it all the time. Or not talking to each other at all.
Sadly, this book was a big mess for me. The MCs were saying one thing and then doing something else. More than once I wondered if I had skipped a few pages. Or if I went back a few pages because the words were repeated... mostly though, the story wasn't plausible in my eyes.
This was an enjoyable read... until it wasn't. I loved the beginning, the sass, the chemistry between them... but then it started repeating itself and it was the same over and over again:
"He’s the president. And I’m an escort. We can’t be together."
"I think I need some space."
"We really need to discuss what we're going to do moving forward."
"We should never have met."
"I can't do this with you, Bennett."
"I’m the president and my responsibility is to the people. She’s an escort and she’ll ruin my life. I’m done thinking with my dick."
It got really tiring after a while. Besides, I didn't understand at all why Reece was so adamant about wanting to be an escort. He was trying to get her to get another job, but she was so used to the money she was making as an escort that she wasn't even willing to talk about it. It made me dislike her, even though she was a wonderful mother.
Also, the depth of their feelings didn't match their time together. It was more about lust, obsession, not love, and instead of an actual romance development we saw them always fighting or having sex or talking about it all the time. Or not talking to each other at all.
Sadly, this book was a big mess for me. The MCs were saying one thing and then doing something else. More than once I wondered if I had skipped a few pages. Or if I went back a few pages because the words were repeated... mostly though, the story wasn't plausible in my eyes.
October 29, 2022
I could not put this book down and I was hooked from the first page. This was a second chance, forbidden, alpha hero, single parent romance and my first read by McHeyzer. I loved Bennett and Reece together! They were two strong willed, interesting, well-developed, yet flawed and real characters. This book had so many emotions and I loved the storyline!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 4, 2022
This is the book you never knew you needed to read.
I was hooked from the first word and I could not put this down.
Everyone needs love, even the president and the love that built between the two was perfect and flawed and ohhh so real.
You will not regret reading this.
I was hooked from the first word and I could not put this down.
Everyone needs love, even the president and the love that built between the two was perfect and flawed and ohhh so real.
You will not regret reading this.
November 1, 2022
***3.75 stars!***
October has been all about popping cherries for me… of the author variety, of course *snorts*.
Little Devil Me was at it again! *rolls eyes* She was adamant that we were to read Power as the allure of this forbidden love story was too great to resist. And she had the audacity to rally the Ovaries to her cause *smirks*.
I thought it was best to keep the peace and just give in. You know, in the interest of Inner Body Relations. (Umm, is it just me or does that sound way dirtier than I mean it to?)
Reece and Bennett’s story went from zero to sixty and I (along with those pesky inner voices). Was. Here. For. It! Together they were combustible. Until suddenly they weren’t… Hold up! Let me explain before you grab your pitchforks.
Power, for all its smutty deliciousness, is an angsty and emotive read with two characters each trying to live life the best way they know how. While simultaneously trying to come to terms with their own past traumas and the scars left behind. Sheesh! It’s bound to take its emotional toll.
Bennett is a man conflicted. He wasn’t the only one *snorts*. He had me swinging from swooning over the glimpses of his heart beneath The President exterior to pure ragin’ at his decisions when he suddenly donned his Twat Man persona. Men!!
Reece wasn’t without fault but given her priorities in life I felt she had a free pass when it came to matters of the heart. After all, power lies within. She just needed to remember that!
A little aside: I enjoyed the author’s nod to her Hope’s River series in the book. It’s a great way to entice newbies, like me, to the series. May is pure gold, isn’t she?
Power was my first MM read but certainly not my last.
October has been all about popping cherries for me… of the author variety, of course *snorts*.
Little Devil Me was at it again! *rolls eyes* She was adamant that we were to read Power as the allure of this forbidden love story was too great to resist. And she had the audacity to rally the Ovaries to her cause *smirks*.
I thought it was best to keep the peace and just give in. You know, in the interest of Inner Body Relations. (Umm, is it just me or does that sound way dirtier than I mean it to?)
Reece and Bennett’s story went from zero to sixty and I (along with those pesky inner voices). Was. Here. For. It! Together they were combustible. Until suddenly they weren’t… Hold up! Let me explain before you grab your pitchforks.
Power, for all its smutty deliciousness, is an angsty and emotive read with two characters each trying to live life the best way they know how. While simultaneously trying to come to terms with their own past traumas and the scars left behind. Sheesh! It’s bound to take its emotional toll.
Bennett is a man conflicted. He wasn’t the only one *snorts*. He had me swinging from swooning over the glimpses of his heart beneath The President exterior to pure ragin’ at his decisions when he suddenly donned his Twat Man persona. Men!!
Reece wasn’t without fault but given her priorities in life I felt she had a free pass when it came to matters of the heart. After all, power lies within. She just needed to remember that!
A little aside: I enjoyed the author’s nod to her Hope’s River series in the book. It’s a great way to entice newbies, like me, to the series. May is pure gold, isn’t she?
Power was my first MM read but certainly not my last.
July 31, 2022
Fantastic Read
Couldn't put it down, held my interest the entire way, with some moments that you'll want to continue reading as you have to know what happens next
Couldn't put it down, held my interest the entire way, with some moments that you'll want to continue reading as you have to know what happens next
July 27, 2022
2.5 Stars
Power by Margaret McHeyzer
Bennet Adams, America’s youngest President oozes charisma and respect from around the world. The passing of his wife at the beginning of his career has always stopped him from forging a relationship with anyone else. But a man has needs, and so Bennet hires Reece Maxwell for her services. Reece is an escort, but she is no pushover. When she is hired by non-other than the President, she is somewhat concerned, but a job is a job until it crosses a line. Can the president keep their affair under wraps and is Reece prepared to offer her services to the man that blows hot and cold?
I found this story to be predictable at every turn. There were no hidden or explosive plot twists. The repetition of what they both did for a career and their concerns was tedious. I found that the main characters did not have enough time together to actually build up any sort of relationship, in fact, Reece spent more time with secondary characters than she did with the President. And for that reason, I never felt any love or romance blossom between them. While the bedroom happenings were okay, it still lacked that sizzling hot chemistry. As for emotions, I never felt them. The president wanted her because she stood up to him, and dare I say, no one had done that to him before. Or that is what the author wanted us to believe, and yet Liam seemed to do that every day. As for poor Emily, all she did was read night and day. Reece’s reason for not wanting to give up her job fell flat for me, especially when we were told how financially strong and secure she had become. Now let me find some positives. On the whole, the secondary characters were great and May intrigued me the most. I liked Liam, and if he gets his story, I pray he runs for President and hopefully gets himself into more heated situation to add some spice to the story. Ms McHyzer is talented without a doubt, her writing has an easy flow and ‘usually’ her stories push boundaries, but for some unfortunate reason, this did not hit the mark for me.
Power by Margaret McHeyzer
Bennet Adams, America’s youngest President oozes charisma and respect from around the world. The passing of his wife at the beginning of his career has always stopped him from forging a relationship with anyone else. But a man has needs, and so Bennet hires Reece Maxwell for her services. Reece is an escort, but she is no pushover. When she is hired by non-other than the President, she is somewhat concerned, but a job is a job until it crosses a line. Can the president keep their affair under wraps and is Reece prepared to offer her services to the man that blows hot and cold?
I found this story to be predictable at every turn. There were no hidden or explosive plot twists. The repetition of what they both did for a career and their concerns was tedious. I found that the main characters did not have enough time together to actually build up any sort of relationship, in fact, Reece spent more time with secondary characters than she did with the President. And for that reason, I never felt any love or romance blossom between them. While the bedroom happenings were okay, it still lacked that sizzling hot chemistry. As for emotions, I never felt them. The president wanted her because she stood up to him, and dare I say, no one had done that to him before. Or that is what the author wanted us to believe, and yet Liam seemed to do that every day. As for poor Emily, all she did was read night and day. Reece’s reason for not wanting to give up her job fell flat for me, especially when we were told how financially strong and secure she had become. Now let me find some positives. On the whole, the secondary characters were great and May intrigued me the most. I liked Liam, and if he gets his story, I pray he runs for President and hopefully gets himself into more heated situation to add some spice to the story. Ms McHyzer is talented without a doubt, her writing has an easy flow and ‘usually’ her stories push boundaries, but for some unfortunate reason, this did not hit the mark for me.
July 9, 2022
This was an excellent book, c0uld hardly put it down, great characters..All of her books that I have read I have really enjoyed.
June 27, 2023
Mmm tenía expectativas, todo en un principio iba bien y era adictivo pero luego todo se sentía repetitivo... No era romance era como una obsesión y pasión ¿En qué momento se enamoran? No tengo idea... Sentía que se me pasaban las páginas y volvía a intentar averiguar que me perdía o que había pasado.
Solo se enamoro porque le dijo que no... Igual que su esposa muerta cuando la conoció. Grandiosa historia para contarle a tus futuros hijos señor presidente, peroooo esperaba una razón mayor para ver el amor y toda la pasión y como resolvían el conflicto.
Y sigo sin entender porque ella estaba tan empeñada en seguir con su trabajo... No la juzgo, lo contrario me pareció una mujer de admirar por no dejarse caer y ser un guerrera y por todo lo que pasó, perooo oye ya tienes dinero por qué no abrías tu propio negocio o no se.
En ningún momento sentí amor entre ellos, solo sentí obsesión y adicción... ¿Amor? No nunca, además solo sentí como que el quería la idea de familia y por eso el final se me hizo muy apresurado.
No soy fan de los tropes de esposa muerta y con esto lo reafirme, es que no, ni siquiera sé como explicarlo
Solo se enamoro porque le dijo que no... Igual que su esposa muerta cuando la conoció. Grandiosa historia para contarle a tus futuros hijos señor presidente, peroooo esperaba una razón mayor para ver el amor y toda la pasión y como resolvían el conflicto.
Y sigo sin entender porque ella estaba tan empeñada en seguir con su trabajo... No la juzgo, lo contrario me pareció una mujer de admirar por no dejarse caer y ser un guerrera y por todo lo que pasó, perooo oye ya tienes dinero por qué no abrías tu propio negocio o no se.
En ningún momento sentí amor entre ellos, solo sentí obsesión y adicción... ¿Amor? No nunca, además solo sentí como que el quería la idea de familia y por eso el final se me hizo muy apresurado.
No soy fan de los tropes de esposa muerta y con esto lo reafirme, es que no, ni siquiera sé como explicarlo
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July 9, 2022
Very good story. I enjoyed this book. Great character development and a well written book.
July 7, 2022
great book
Read it I’m 24 hours so good!
Couldn’t put it down. Love the story line. Cutie Little story. Give it 5 stars
Read it I’m 24 hours so good!
Couldn’t put it down. Love the story line. Cutie Little story. Give it 5 stars
August 7, 2022
More Than Just A Good Book
This book is amazing and has great characters that speak so strongly for the issues going on in today's news/world. I 100% agree with and support everything Margaret brought up in this story, from Right To Choose, Legalization of Prostitution and the unfairness of judging someone without knowing whole situation, etc. Society can be harsh but there are shades of gray in real life, not black and white. I loved it. Need more like this.
I am sure there will be women who aren't as favorable over the female power of choice in this book and that's ok, their loss. Well Done, Margaret McHeyzer
This book is amazing and has great characters that speak so strongly for the issues going on in today's news/world. I 100% agree with and support everything Margaret brought up in this story, from Right To Choose, Legalization of Prostitution and the unfairness of judging someone without knowing whole situation, etc. Society can be harsh but there are shades of gray in real life, not black and white. I loved it. Need more like this.
I am sure there will be women who aren't as favorable over the female power of choice in this book and that's ok, their loss. Well Done, Margaret McHeyzer
July 4, 2022
Mr Sexy President 😋😋😋
Another fantastic book by Margaret mcheyzer
Widowed President meets Escort…..
This book is like NOTHING you’ve read before, Bennett and Reece are strong willed and together are amazing but you get to see May again!!!!! The old lady from Hopes River 😊😊😊
Another fantastic book by Margaret mcheyzer
Widowed President meets Escort…..
This book is like NOTHING you’ve read before, Bennett and Reece are strong willed and together are amazing but you get to see May again!!!!! The old lady from Hopes River 😊😊😊
July 5, 2022
Excellent read!
I've loved all the books I've read by this author but this has to be my favourite so far. Loved Reece and Bennett and it was great to see some old faces from other books too.
I've loved all the books I've read by this author but this has to be my favourite so far. Loved Reece and Bennett and it was great to see some old faces from other books too.
August 12, 2022
Fantastic read from Margaret. Loved the premise and the writing.
October 30, 2022
Man of Power…
Bennett is the youngest President of the United States and soon after his inauguration his wife passed away unexpectedly. A few years go by and a man has needs but being in his position it’s not easy finding a woman to ease them. He hires an escort service and they send Reece instead of his regular girl.
Reece is a young mother doing what needs done to provide for her 10 year old daughter. She was 15 when she had her and without sources turned to selling her body.
Bennett and Reece have a struggle of wills. Bennett wants her to stop being an escort and be his dirty little secret. Reece is stubborn and doesn’t want to be a kept woman so there is a power struggle between them.
Eventually their relationship is revealed to the world and of course the Presidents team is trying to do damage control but Bennett goes off script and tells the world the truth. He fell in love with his escort.
This had lots of push and pull between Reece and Bennett. This was sexy, funny and I couldn’t put it down!
Bennett is the youngest President of the United States and soon after his inauguration his wife passed away unexpectedly. A few years go by and a man has needs but being in his position it’s not easy finding a woman to ease them. He hires an escort service and they send Reece instead of his regular girl.
Reece is a young mother doing what needs done to provide for her 10 year old daughter. She was 15 when she had her and without sources turned to selling her body.
Bennett and Reece have a struggle of wills. Bennett wants her to stop being an escort and be his dirty little secret. Reece is stubborn and doesn’t want to be a kept woman so there is a power struggle between them.
Eventually their relationship is revealed to the world and of course the Presidents team is trying to do damage control but Bennett goes off script and tells the world the truth. He fell in love with his escort.
This had lots of push and pull between Reece and Bennett. This was sexy, funny and I couldn’t put it down!
July 4, 2022
Such great read
This was a beautiful story and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. Bennett is a hot sexy alpha, Reece is an incredibly strong independent woman and May…. May was my absolute favourite. She is so funny. Really well written story and I look forward to reading more of Margaret’s stories
This was a beautiful story and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. Bennett is a hot sexy alpha, Reece is an incredibly strong independent woman and May…. May was my absolute favourite. She is so funny. Really well written story and I look forward to reading more of Margaret’s stories
August 16, 2022
Enjoyable very quick read could not put it down.
July 2, 2022
Entertaining and exciting!
August 8, 2022
amazing story!
This is a first time read for me for this author and I’m so glad I found this book! I loved the story line and especially the characters. The emotions and the challenges the two main characters faced alone and together held my attention throughout the whole book! I’d highly recommend this book!
This is a first time read for me for this author and I’m so glad I found this book! I loved the story line and especially the characters. The emotions and the challenges the two main characters faced alone and together held my attention throughout the whole book! I’d highly recommend this book!
August 8, 2022
Wow
Loved this book
Reece was a strong lady who adored her child
Yes it is fiction but I can see how a person reading it can draw strength
Everyone should have a May
Loved this book
Reece was a strong lady who adored her child
Yes it is fiction but I can see how a person reading it can draw strength
Everyone should have a May
August 23, 2022
Intriguing romantic storyline. Great characters. This is the first book I've read by the author. I like her writing style.
December 13, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed!!
I started reading this and really got into this story fast. It kept me intrigued the entire time. So good!!!
I will be looking at other titles with this author!!!
I started reading this and really got into this story fast. It kept me intrigued the entire time. So good!!!
I will be looking at other titles with this author!!!
August 15, 2022
The story is fantastic!!! This was the best book I read this year, topped them all. Story was sooooo good. Writing was excellent. Couldn't put it down!
February 18, 2025
La historia me recordó algo a la serie scandal tal vez la autora tomo poquita inspiración de esa serie , y lo digo por que la protagonista llama Reece es una mujer muy independiente y fuerte, me gusta que a pesar de los problemas de su pasado donde tuvo muchas experiencias traumatices entorno al sexo, ella dice que lo disfruta y que fue TERAPIA, a pesar de que en la historia podemos observar como aun tiene problemas sobre todo de abandono , no deja que su pasado la defina y ve toda manera de prever a su hija un futuro mucho mas fructífero , me dio una vibra muy bonita la chica, tengo que decir que ADORE a su hija Emily es un AMOR, una niña tan inteligente, adore el detalle de que le encanta leer clásicos, tuve sensaciones muy lindas por que me recordó a mi pequeña yo.
Ahora el protagonista el mero patrón de los estados unidos de América, Bennett debo decir que aveces su forma al PRINCIPIO no fue del todo mi agrado y les diré porque, me dio la impresión que era muy seco pero al punto que no podías saber enserio por que le empezó a gustar a su scort ya que no mostraba o decía nada fuera de lo común , cuando tenia sus primeros encuentros con ella y de la nada empezó a decir NO PUEDO DEJAR DE PENSAR EN ELLA y eso como que me desespero por que en la narrativa no se alcanza apreciar la transición de esos dos sentimientos de Bennett.
Pero después la verdad la relación de ellos mejoro y me entretuvo bastante, la verdad considero que es una buena lectura para despejar tu mente después de una historia de Dark romance pesada por ejemplo o después de leer una saga y quieras como relajar poquito tu estabilidad emocional.
Hubiera querido que las escenas picantes fueran un poco mas descriptivas o explicitas siento que la manera en que se narraron careció de intensidad y no se observa demasiado la atracción entre los protagonistas aparte de que fueron muy esporádicas.
(por eso le pongo tres estrellas)
PARTE FAV
Cada vez que Reece le hacia frente al presidente, no bajaba la mirada cuando este le quería ordenar algo
Ahora el protagonista el mero patrón de los estados unidos de América, Bennett debo decir que aveces su forma al PRINCIPIO no fue del todo mi agrado y les diré porque, me dio la impresión que era muy seco pero al punto que no podías saber enserio por que le empezó a gustar a su scort ya que no mostraba o decía nada fuera de lo común , cuando tenia sus primeros encuentros con ella y de la nada empezó a decir NO PUEDO DEJAR DE PENSAR EN ELLA y eso como que me desespero por que en la narrativa no se alcanza apreciar la transición de esos dos sentimientos de Bennett.
Pero después la verdad la relación de ellos mejoro y me entretuvo bastante, la verdad considero que es una buena lectura para despejar tu mente después de una historia de Dark romance pesada por ejemplo o después de leer una saga y quieras como relajar poquito tu estabilidad emocional.
Hubiera querido que las escenas picantes fueran un poco mas descriptivas o explicitas siento que la manera en que se narraron careció de intensidad y no se observa demasiado la atracción entre los protagonistas aparte de que fueron muy esporádicas.
(por eso le pongo tres estrellas)
PARTE FAV
Cada vez que Reece le hacia frente al presidente, no bajaba la mirada cuando este le quería ordenar algo
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October 30, 2022
This book was a lot different from my normal reads. I thought it was very interesting and seeing him deal with president stuff made it great because they didn't have to show that in the book. It made it more real. I really enjoyed it and the characters.
I got this as an arc for my honest review.
I got this as an arc for my honest review.
July 13, 2022
Excellent
Just could not stop reading this book. Amazing story with a HEA which was hard fought for. Will definitely be reading more from this author, well done to you Margaret McHeyzer.
Just could not stop reading this book. Amazing story with a HEA which was hard fought for. Will definitely be reading more from this author, well done to you Margaret McHeyzer.
May 28, 2023
Completely captivated by this book!!
I don't usually read Presidential stories; politics just aren't my thing. I've had this one in my TBR for a few months & whilst waiting for Margaret's new release in a few days I thought I'd give it a go.
This did not disappoint! Love how far Reece has come in her unholy f**ked up life to be the best mum to Emily, doing everything to keep her safe & stable; the life Reece never got to enjoy. Then along comes Bennett. The man with all the power of the world... But can't power over Reece. For all the turmoil their relationship endures, I love the HEA this fab little family deserves 🥰
I don't usually read Presidential stories; politics just aren't my thing. I've had this one in my TBR for a few months & whilst waiting for Margaret's new release in a few days I thought I'd give it a go.
This did not disappoint! Love how far Reece has come in her unholy f**ked up life to be the best mum to Emily, doing everything to keep her safe & stable; the life Reece never got to enjoy. Then along comes Bennett. The man with all the power of the world... But can't power over Reece. For all the turmoil their relationship endures, I love the HEA this fab little family deserves 🥰
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November 1, 2022
the plot had such good potential but the wattpad writing just wasn’t for me like all of these characters talked like robots and i’m like 99% sure this author has never spoken to nor seen a ten year old child bc why did this mom seriously just trauma dump her sexual abuse to this kid in a way that wasn’t even useful nor informative.
November 30, 2022
This book was so bad and yet I couldn’t put it down for some reason
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