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! 

 

 

 

 

Broken Promises: A Novel of the Civil Wa... 2.5 starsCharles Francis Adams (son of John Quincy Adams) is sent to London by Lincoln as a diplomatic representative of the U.S. His son Henry is along for the trip and they're soon mixed up in the growing tensions as the U.S. splits in two - and England seems to side towards the south. There's also a side story involving Henry's old friend Baxter Sams and Englishwoman Julia Birch. Baxter's from the south, Julia's family thinks she too good for any American and Henry and Baxter's friendship is strained over the Civil War. Baxter arranges to bring contraband morphine home for the Southern troops which gets him into a pickle (too spoilerish to mention) that only Julia can save him from. Really, that's about it. I was rather underwhelmed with the whole thing, and like another reviewer I'd have liked to have seen this story fleshed out more. The chapters were too short, the characters not defined enough for me to like or dislike them, I didn't pick up on much chemistry between Baxter and Julia and frankly in the end I just didn't give a damn. I very much liked seeing this period from the English side of things and the slippery slope of keeping them out of the war, but for the most part I found it rather dull. This book was originally published as In the Lion's Den and a big thumbs up to the publishers for putting that right on the cover so readers won't be confused and buy the book twice. Kudos for that. 2.5/5 stars rounded up to three.