“Building bridges has a very different meaning for Jameson Reid than it does for Candace Fletcher. Unless she can find a way to do both.” - Bold Strokes Books Now it might come second to getting the girl. Getting the scoop has always been Robby’s goal. President Terry Crenshaw’s anti-gay rhetoric gave Robby plenty to write about during a contentious campaign, but a chance meeting with his daughter leaves her at a loss for words. She spends her nights anonymously skewering politicians in her blog. Robby Rawlins works at an antique store by day. When she meets Robby Rawlins, will she choose to give in to her father’s demands or follow her heart? Although she prefers to live her life openly, her father would rather she stay in the closet. To make matters worse, her ultraconservative father has just been elected president. “Taylor Crenshaw is a lifelong Democrat, but her parents are staunch Republicans. At Your Service, Madam President (3) by Tracey Richardson( Bella Books, 2016).The Campaign (2) by Tracey Richardson( Bella Books, 2012).The Candidate (1) by Tracey Richardson ( Bella Books, 2008).Awakenings by Jackie Calhoun ( Bella Books, 2012).Wild Things by Karin Kallmaker ( Bella Books, 2012, 2nd edition).First Lady (sequel to Madam President) by Blayne Cooper & T.Novan (Renaissance Alliance Publishing, 2001)

A More Perfect Union by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books, December 2017).True Colors by Yolanda Wallace (Bold Strokes Books, 2017).I hope that these books give you the shot in the arm that you need to keep on going, too. Right now, I want to read about queer women who have joined the political fray in order to effect positive change. It’s not just the librarian in me saying this, but I’m a firm believer in the power of reading and lifelong learning to make the world a better place. Through all of the events (and tweets) that have transpired, my reading helped sustain my heart and mind. It feels like much more time has passed than a mere twelve months. Well, folks, it is hard to believe that only a year has passed since election night 2016.

Madam president by blayne cooper