As I put this list together, one thing became clear-we need more Politician Heroines  and Non White Politician Heroes in Romanceland (and outside of it as long as we are on the subject.)

 

Here are the female Politicians Heroines I found!

 

Your Planet or Mine? by Susan Grant  has a California State Senator Heroine

Compromising Positions by Mary Whitney has a Congresswoman Heroine

First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips  First Lady 

 

Any more out there?  MPs, Senators, Mayors, District Attorneys, Governors, Ambassadors,Presidents, Candidates?  Bring'em! 

 

There are some Men of Color  Politician Heroes tucked into the lists below and on the Goodreads list but not enough.

 

Although, we don't tend to see politicians as heroic, the truth is civil service done for the right reasons is very sexy. 

 

Here is a collection of Politician Heroes in Romance novels.

 

Contemporary Romance

1. Garrett by Linda Lael Miller Scandal-Ridden Hero

2. After the Rain by Karen White Mayor Hero 

3. Married by Monday  by Catherine Bybee Hero is running for Governor of California

4. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis Hero is the Mayor

5. Between the Sheets by Robin Wells District Attorney Hero 

6. Someone To Believe In by Kathryn Shay State Senator Hero

7. Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry Resigning MP Australia 

8. Wild Child: A Novel by Molly O'Keefe Mayor Hero 

9. Rhythm and Bluegrass by Molly Harper  Mayor Hero

10. Fatal Affair by Marie Force Senator Hero

 

Historical Romance

 

1. Rightfully His by Tracy Grant  A member of parliament.

2. The Bachelor List by Jane Feather newly elected member of Parliament

3. Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran Hero is a Kingmaker

4. The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan Rising Political Star

5. Sweet and Twenty by Joan Smith  Hero is running for  Parliament

6. Vivid by Beverly Jenkins  Mayor Hero 

7. Never Desire a Duke  by Lily Dalton Diplomat Hero

8. The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens Member of Parliament

9. An Illicit Temptation by Jeannie Lin Warrior/Diplomat Hero

10. Broken Promises by Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman American attache 

 

To vote for the best of the best Politicians Heroes and Heroines, go to the Goodreads List: Election! Politician Heroes and Heroines of Romance

 

To develop some political crushes and get even more recommendations, visit my Pinterest Board: Election! Politician Heroes and Heroines of Romance.

 

Please let me know who you would add to this list! 

 

 

 

 

This is the first book by Bronwyn Parry that I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. I picked this up as part of the Aussie Author Challenge 2014 that I'm taking part in (which is a great way to discover new authors).

When national parks ranger Jo discovers a dead body on a routine patrol, it's the start of a nightmare. The only witness to the murder suspect, she is drawn into the shady world of drugs and illegal weapons, with only ex-undercover policeman Nick having a remote chance of protecting her. Each with their own painful histories, Jo and Nick must work together if she is to survive the ordeal

I've marked it down to four stars because part of me couldn't quite believe that Jo would be so in control after seeing one of the dead bodies (I'm not going to give anything away here), but she is a strong, capable and likeable character for the most part, so as a reader, you're definitely in her corner all the way.

I've already picked up another of Bronwyn Parry's books to read off the strength of this one, and look forward to reading more by the author over the coming years.

Dear Ruth - Bronwyn Parry More a sketch than a story -- mostly of interest if you plan to read [b:As Darkness Falls|3750342|As Darkness Falls (Dungirri, #1)|Bronwyn Parry|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1222832274s/3750342.jpg|3794202].

Enthralling Australian romantic suspense. Characters, country and community all ring true. And I enjoyed how the mystery was structured.

I recently listened to Bronwyn Parry talk at the Romance Writers of Australia 2013 conference and this book is just like her -- smart, funny and generous. Real.

Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry is a gem. This is first class romantic suspense with well-developed main characters, no shying away from hard choices and hard lives, and high tension with believable and dramatic action. But what really sold me was the vividly Australian setting. The little details made both place and characters come alive.

The writing was crisp and strong (matching the storyline and hero/heroine).

Having started the book, I read it in one gulp. I won a copy of “Dead Heat” which pushed it up the TBR pile, but it was already on my AWW2012 list thanks to reviews such as Shelleyrae’s on Goodreads.

It’s lovely to have a book on my shelves where when someone says “Australian romantic suspense?” I say, read Dead Heat!