Party of Two
The Wedding Date
Lawyer Olivia Monroe has just left New York to open her own firm in Los Angeles when she spends an evening at a hotel bar flirting with a charming stranger. He turns out to be Max Powell, a high-profile junior senator,…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Party of Two
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A lawyer trying to establish her own firm finds her life turned upside down when she begins a secret relationship with a high-profile senator.
- Fans of political romance
- Readers who enjoy career-focused heroines
- Warm
- Features Secret Relationship
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal, described as well-matched.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Olivia Monroe, an attorney starting her own firm, encounters Max Powell at a hotel bar. Despite her desire to avoid dating a politician, his persistence wins her over. As their secret relationship transitions into the public eye, Olivia must navigate the pressures of political scrutiny that threaten her personal and professional life.
Central Conflict
The tension between Olivia's desire for professional independence and the intrusive public scrutiny that accompanies dating a high-profile politician.
Setting
Los Angeles, California.
Strengths
- Well-matched leads
- Charming and warm tone
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593100820
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