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The phone call that changed their lives forever....

Minutes after Vice President Nick Cappuano and Lt. Sam Holland get the call that President Nelson has been found dead in the residence on Thanksgiving, they’re still processing that Nick has been asked to come to the White House to take the oath of office.

As they go through the motions to ensure a peaceful transition of power, Sam has a million-and-one concerns about her husband, her family, the Nelson family, the country, and the enormity of what Nick is about to take on. In the back of her mind is another major concern: What does this mean for my job? No other first lady in history has held a job outside the White House, but she’s determined to be the first, to blaze new trails for those who will follow her. However, in order to do that, she quickly realizes that compromises will have to be made to continue working as a homicide detective. 

Their lives become an immediate firestorm of meetings, requests for interviews, difficult questions from their children, and a host of potential landmines to navigate as they make the transition from second family to first family. An unexpected issue with a diplomatic trip to Iran quickly thrusts Nick into the thick of his new responsibilities, while Sam confronts a murder investigation that may have ties to a cold case from 15 years ago. As everything around them spins out of control, Sam and Nick take refuge with each other, relying on their unbreakable bond to see them through the storm.

State of Affairs by Marie Force is a thrilling romantic suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. The story follows Samantha Holland, a strong and determined woman who is forced to navigate a dangerous political game when she becomes the First Lady of the United States.

Samantha is a successful businesswoman and mother of two who never expected to find herself in the White House. But when her husband, Senator Nick Holland, is elected President, she is thrust into a world of power, intrigue, and danger. Samantha quickly learns that the life of a First Lady is not as glamorous as it seems. She is constantly under scrutiny from the media and the public, and she must always be on guard against those who would seek to harm her or her family.

As Samantha navigates the treacherous waters of Washington, D.C., she must also deal with the challenges of her own personal life. Her marriage to Nick is strained by the pressures of his job, and she is also struggling to raise her two young children in the midst of all the chaos. Samantha is a complex and relatable character, and readers will root for her as she fights to protect her family and her country.

State of Affairs is a gripping and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of political thrillers, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. Marie Force has crafted a story that is both timely and timeless, and she has created a character in Samantha Holland that readers will never forget.