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Press: A White House Gay Romance (White House Men Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nora Phoenix (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,407 ratings

★★★★★ “This might be Nora’s best work! Complex characters, storylines, and real emotions. And can you say plot twists?!? Can’t wait for the next one!” (Amazon reviewer)

Henley is off-limits for Levar. So why can’t he stay away?

Five years ago, Levar survived a terrorist attack. The bombing left its scars, but he’s picked up his life. He loves working for the vice president—who is openly bisexual—as his press secretary.

Levar can’t afford a pesky attraction that proves to be frustratingly stubborn. Worse, those highly combustible sparks are with the very last person he should be falling for: Henley Platt, a well-known reporter covering the White House.

Henley may not be Levar’s enemy, but he’s definitely not his friend. He can’t be, not when their jobs put them on opposite sides. Henley is absolutely off-limits, even when he shows his appreciation for the sexy lingerie Levar loves to wear.

When the terrorists strike again with a devastating blow to the White House, Levar and Henley lean on each other for support. The sparks become a raging fire that won’t be doused, but what happens if they’re found out?

Press is the first book in the White House Men series, a romantic suspense gay romance series set in the White House. Think The West Wing but gay, and with less politics. Each book has a new love story with a happily ever after, but the suspense plot ends on a cliffhanger and will be continued in the rest of the series, so the series needs to be read in order. Press has 100k words. Strong TW for detailed description of terrorist attack.

★★★★★ “Clever dialogue and fast West Wing style pacing makes this story a breeze to read.” (Amazon reviewer)

★★★★★ “You might think a book about the White House would be overly political, but Phoenix does a phenomenal job of including just enough politics for the plot to work, while keeping the story more plot and character driven.” (Amazon reviewer)

★★★★★ “This contemporary MM novel is political suspense with steamy romance. But don't worry, the politics of it all doesn't overpower the hot and sweet love story.” (Amazon reviewer)

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    White House Men Series
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  4. Publication date
    September 21, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HM82HLN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nora Phoenix
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 436 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 7 ‏ : ‎ White House Men Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,407 ratings

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I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.

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I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.

My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as they have a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.

Hobbies? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just kidding. I love traveling, spending time near the ocean, and hiking. But I love books more.

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Customers find this book engaging with its suspenseful plot and good twists, featuring a wonderful couple with lots of romance. Moreover, the characters are compelling, and the writing is well-executed with great dialogue. Additionally, the book provides an inside look at the White House, and customers appreciate its emotional depth, with one review noting how survivor issues are handled with empathy.

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46 customers mention "Story quality"39 positive7 negative

Customers find the book's story quality positive, describing it as fairly engrossing with a good mix of action and suspense.

"...goes without saying that as always with this amazing author the story flows well, dialogue is great, and steamy scenes were perfection!..." Read more

"...series and getting to know characters longer, and this plot is so different from others. 3...." Read more

"...This is so well written that, at times, it feels like an historical narrative instead of fiction...." Read more

"Good premise with a relatively authentic feel about how the White House functions but because so many explanations are provided to the reader, it..." Read more

26 customers mention "Romance"23 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and passionate, with one customer noting it's a slow burn romance.

"...I really enjoyed the development of their relationship and some personal development as well...." Read more

"...This was lovely while being so honest with the extended, invisible damage a catastrophic event can inflict...." Read more

"...Such a sweet love story set against the backdrop of the complicated and often ugly world of politics...." Read more

"...Lever and Henley make such a great couple and their chemistry, so Hot...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them compelling, with one customer noting the witty banter and another mentioning the humor in the writing.

"...The main characters are very well realized; I felt connected to both of them. Their personalities, emotions, and chemistry is well done...." Read more

"...2. I love following series and getting to know characters longer, and this plot is so different from others. 3...." Read more

"This a great start to the series, I'm totally hooked. Levar and Henley are great characters and I loved seeing find each other...." Read more

"...The characters are complex, both healing from a shared tragedy. The story is richly detailed and realistic...." Read more

17 customers mention "Emotion"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one customer noting how it handles survivor issues with empathy, while another describes it as a perfect blend of all the feels.

"...Well, I didn’t need to worry at all. It’s not about current politics..." Read more

"Good premise with a relatively authentic feel about how the White House functions but because so many explanations are provided to the reader, it..." Read more

"...The story is richly detailed and realistic. I wanted Henley and Levar to have their HEA, and the slow simmer was well worth it!..." Read more

"...element of this book was wonderfully written and the feelings were almost tangible. Henley and Levar will be with me for a while...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its great dialogue and well-crafted prose.

"...that as always with this amazing author the story flows well, dialogue is great, and steamy scenes were perfection!..." Read more

"...1. The writing in book 1 proves it’s as well written as all the top mm series out there. 2...." Read more

"...This is so well written that, at times, it feels like an historical narrative instead of fiction...." Read more

"...The emotional element of this book was wonderfully written and the feelings were almost tangible. Henley and Levar will be with me for a while...." Read more

8 customers mention "Series start"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a great beginning to a new series.

"...Very slight though. The series is still awesome." Read more

"This a great start to the series, I'm totally hooked. Levar and Henley are great characters and I loved seeing find each other...." Read more

"...And boy, was it Freaking Amazing! This is the first book in a new series and I honestly couldn't put it down...." Read more

"Nora Phoenix has turned out the perfect start of a new series...." Read more

5 customers mention "Interest"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with several noting it provides an inside look at the White House.

"...The White House details are very interesting and dramatic...." Read more

"...Such an interesting and captivating story!" Read more

"...It provides an inside look at a White House that I wish existed instead of the catastrophe we have right now." Read more

"Loved the White House setting and how authentic the story was. Being from SD, I loved that you mentioned our Senator Thune. Very cool...." Read more

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  • Phoenix13
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
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    I wasn’t particularly surprised that I loved this book as it’s from one of my favorite authors, but I do admit I had just a little hesitation with the setting prior to reading it, since there is so much going on politically and otherwise in the US-I write this in September 2020. I like my books to have realism but I also want them to be an entertaining escape, not in your face with current problems and events. Well, I didn’t need to worry at all. It’s not about current politics (other than mentions of issues that are always high profile, but there isn’t any direct connection to specific events). It’s definitely about the people and their lives and experiences.

    So if you’re worried about the political setting don’t be. There are a couple moderately descriptive scenes of terrorist attacks with death and injuries, I didn’t feel they were graphic and were not gratuitous at all, but would be the only thing that I would recommend you consider if this would be a trigger for you.

    The main characters are very well realized; I felt connected to both of them. Their personalities, emotions, and chemistry is well done. They have a back-and-forth in some ways that tantalizes and rewards the reader, I was invested in how their experiences were moving forward and what they were thinking and feeling. I really enjoyed the development of their relationship and some personal development as well. And it goes without saying that as always with this amazing author the story flows well, dialogue is great, and steamy scenes were perfection!

    Secondary characters were interesting and never felt like an afterthought. I’m excited to see some of them in the future in this series, I hope!

    Overall I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read what’s next in the series!
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  • Jacque Loftus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
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    Another great one by Nora Phoenix. I’m excited about this series for a lot of reasons. 1. The writing in book 1 proves it’s as well written as all the top mm series out there. 2. I love following series and getting to know characters longer, and this plot is so different from others. 3. Olympus Has Fallen is one of my favorite movie series and this reminds me of that a bit. For this book I absolutely loved both Henley and Levar. Chemistry was great with a lot of action to keep you moving. But still your HEA. Only reason I gave it 4 star instead of 5 is because politics just really isn’t my thing, so I had a little trouble following all the rules and relationships within the group. Not Nora’s fault, but a slight downside for me is all. Very slight though. The series is still awesome.
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  • Missouri Shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    I don't know how I missed this series. I thought I had read all of Nora Phoenix's catalogue. I'm thrilled to have found this. And this first book in the series has me so ready for more. This was lovely while being so honest with the extended, invisible damage a catastrophic event can inflict. So much pain but doled out in doses and in a way that you can handle it. You can appreciate the struggles and root for everyone's success. This is so well written that, at times, it feels like an historical narrative instead of fiction. You are immediately pulled into this wonderful world. I would be sad if this had been a standalone. Obviously, I highly recommend this book of a friendship-to-relationship that defies all odds and potential pitfalls. So well done!
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  • Terry@BismARk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
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    This a great start to the series, I'm totally hooked. Levar and Henley are great characters and I loved seeing find each other. The premise of this series is really intriguing to me.
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  • Misanthropic
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, with reservations
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021
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    Good premise with a relatively authentic feel about how the White House functions but because so many explanations are provided to the reader, it was rather boring at times. There were brief moments of danger and tension but this isn’t terribly suspenseful, at this point at least. The lingerie fetish was unnecessary and kinda weird to include it in a book that’s trying o tackle serious themes.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it loved it loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    This book was so much more than I expected, although I should have known better coming from Nora. Such a sweet love story set against the backdrop of the complicated and often ugly world of politics. The characters are complex, both healing from a shared tragedy. The story is richly detailed and realistic. I wanted Henley and Levar to have their HEA, and the slow simmer was well worth it! Fans of Nora's will love this story. If you haven't read her work yet, what are you waiting for????
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  • Isabelle McGraw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth reading.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2021
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    That book was fantastic. I really enjoy every page of it. I love a book that get you feeling multiples things all at the same time. I love the way the relationship grows more and more. The battle they go through because they kinda not on the same side.

    It's a really great start to a series that I am sure you will enjoy. I strongly recommend it.
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  • Jolanda van Osch
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star read
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2020
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    I love reading books by Nora Phoenix, this one is a 5 star read. Well done Nora
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  • Larwos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Politics, friendship and a really good story!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 30, 2023
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    This book has everything I love in an unpardonable book.
    The friendship slowly growing between Henley and Levar, the shades of The West Wing and Designated Survivor and the background of an unbelievably horrific event which is shared by all, makes this one of the most intriguing books I've read in this genre.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nora does it again
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2020
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    From the prologue to the last chapter, this book had everything I have come to expect from a Nora Phoenix series, suspense, intrigue, drama, comedy and the eventual HEA.
    Levar and Henley are awesome MC's, but maybe its the protector in myself, that I fell immediately for Rhett and can't wait for him to get his HEA in a future volume of this series.
    As usual, the over-riding background story, ties in well with the main MC's, and keeps you interested and wanting more. Well researched and well written, cant wait to dig deeper into this political world and the characters it revolves around in future books.
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  • Lynne77
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow Start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2022
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    I downloaded the sample but couldn't really decide whether I wanted to buy the book, fortunately it eventually became available on Unlimited.

    So glad I didn't purchase though as it didn't quite work for me. The plot was really, really good and drew me in but was spoiled with the emphasis on the romance of Henley & Levar - it was so repetitive and boring at times. I feel that the ongoing plot is going to be dragged out over the 7 books and the story will lose it's punch.
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