From the New York Times bestselling author of Suddenly Royal comes the first in a sparkling new series about Americaâs favorite royalâthe First Daughter.
Everyone makes mistakes, especially in college. But when youâre the daughter of the President of the United States, any little slipup is a huge embarrassment. Maddie McGuireâs latest error in judgment lands her in police custody, giving the press a field day. Agreeing to do community service as penance and to restore her tattered reputation, Maddie never dreams that the incredibly good-looking but extremely annoying vice presidentâs son, Jake Simmon, will be along for the ride.
Recently returned from Afghanistan with a life-altering injury, Jake is wrestling with his own demons. He doesnât have the time or patience to deal with the likes of Maddie. Theyâre like oil and water, and every time theyâre together, itâs combustible. But thereâs a thin line between love and hate, and itâs not long before their fiery arguments give way to infinitely sexier encounters.
When Jake receives devastating news about the last remaining member of his unit, the darkness heâs resisted for so long begins to overwhelm him. Scared to let anyone close, he pushes Maddie away. But she isnât about to give up on Jake that easily. Maddieâs fallen for him, and sheâll do anything to keep him from the edge as they both discover that love is a battlefield and there are some fights you just canât lose.