Robert Davenport was just named Citizen Magazine's Man of the Year...he is also the youngest mayor ever of New York City, with a clean-cut image and completely scandal-free...and he also has his sights set on the governor's mansion. Adeline Blake is an event planner hired by the mayor to throw one last party before he leaves office...and also happens to be the current governor's (formerly) scandalous, hard-partying daughter, Addie Brennan (she changed her name for professional reasons, obviously). Sparks fly as they work together to plan the mayor's celebration, but their relationship would be disastrous for both of them: Addie would no longer be able to hide her identity from the public and her estranged father, and Robert's political career would be over.

Robert Davenport is such a great character. I found him totally believable and sympathetic. I love that he is a totally clean-cut, wholesome guy, and not an incorrigible playboy in need of a sweet ingenue to reform him. Addie is great, as well - her desire to grow and leave her crazy past behind her is admirable, and watching her navigate the tension between what is her personality vs. her youthful irresponsibility is a fun and rewarding journey to witness.

Be forewarned that the last quarter of the book contains a HEFTY amount of steam, the details of which made me slightly squirmy. That is the ONLY reason why I didn't give it 5 stars, but I think people who have a higher tolerance for it would definitely love this book.

Do I recommend this book? For romance readers: absolutely. For readers of chicklit and women's fiction: yes, with the ~steamy~ qualification. For pearl-clutchers: hmmm...better not.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the eARC.

I love Lauren Layne’s books and this one was good but fell a little short for me. The only reason it fell short was in the fact that Robert was always referred to “the mayor”. Even in Addie’s personal thoughts. Instead of referring to he and his or just plain Robert, it was always the mayor. Was a little annoying for me. Although I really enjoyed the book and the fact that Robert was not your typical political figure, but a normal man. Good start to a new series.

Four and a half stars.

What happens when the Mayor of New York falls for his arch-rival's wayward daughter?

Now okay, I've got allergies this morning and my eyes have been watering since I put my mascara on but I don't think it's a coincidence that they started watering harder (that doesn't sound right) when I got to "the big moment" in this book.

Addie Brennan left New York and dropped off the radar after her wild-child party lifestyle got her publicly disowned by her father, the Governor of New York. Now she's returned, reinvented herself with a new image and a new name, Adeline Blake, party planner to the rich and famous.

Mayor Robert Davenport has been trying to live up to the memory of his late father who died at a very young age. His entire adult life Robert has been tying to emulate his father and be the best Mayor he can, that means no scandal, no sleaze, no dirty tricks, but as his second term draws to a close and he sets his eyes on the Governorship he realises that he is also lonely. Then Robert's less than squeaky clean campaign manager spots that Adeline Blake is non other than Addie Brennan and spots an opportunity to get some dirt on the Governor. Robert reluctantly plays along but finds the prickly, buttoned-up party planner to be intriguing and a breath of fresh air.

Soon it's difficult to tell who's zooming who - but can love win in politics when appearances mean everything?

This was divine, still obviously Lauren Layne but a different track from her more recent novels which have become a little formulaic. I don't think I could ever get Robert confused with any of her other heroes - he stood out as a charming, principled, uber-sexy guy, and Addie was great as the woman trying to put her past behind her. L.O.V.E.D it. Thrilled to see that this seems to be the start of a new series.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This is Robert and Adeline book, Robert is the youngest New York mayor! Adeline is one of New York’s finest event planner. Adeline is approached by Robert to organize the party of the season! She’s shocked because Robert is her father’s most formidable opponent! Also because she can’t help falling for the gorgeous man! Roberts people are pushing for him to learn all of Adeline secrets but he’s more worried about losing his heart to her! This book was good definitely worth reading not my all time favorite but still worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!