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, and dating a politician is the last thing she wants. A thoughtful gift and a lot of persistence change her mind, and they begin seeing each other in secret. Once the relationship goes public, the press and the political world start picking apart Olivia's life. All About Romance gave it an A, calling it warm, sexy and charming, with two driven, well-matched leads.
About This Book
Party of Two is a contemporary romance novel by Jasmine Guillory, first published in 2020 by Berkley. It is part of the The Wedding Date series and runs 352 pages.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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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?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- 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
Party of Two: quick answers
- Who wrote Party of Two?
- Party of Two was written by Jasmine Guillory.
- When was Party of Two published?
- Party of Two was first published in 2020 by Berkley.
- What genre is Party of Two?
- Party of Two is a contemporary romance novel.
- How many pages is Party of Two?
- Party of Two is 352 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Party of Two part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Wedding Date series.
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