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The Senator's Widow
Unravel the threads of clandestine love and political intrigue in this captivating tale, where entangled hearts and hidden agendas collide, weaving a thrilling dance of romance and deception in the shadowy corridors of power.In this tantalizing lesbian romantic thriller, Sarah Lou Rogers, a disgraced former Secret Service Agent, has sworn off love, finding refuge in fleeting, no-strings-attached encounters after a perilous affair left her life in shambles.Miranda, known as the ‘Web Spinner of Washington, D.C.,’ is the unseen hand guiding her husband, ultra-conservative Senator Mitchell Reichert, to the threshold of the White House. Despite her sham marriage and a life filled with superficial pleasures, she can't shake off the memory of one passionate night with Sarah, a night she convinces herself was just a fling.However, the tables turn when Mitchell is assassinated, and Miranda is named the prime suspect. Now, on the run, she and Sarah find shelter in the serene and rugged beauty of Sarah’s childhood home in the Appalachian highlands of Kentucky. Here, echoes of the past mingle with the mist, and the unbreakable bonds of family stand firm like the ancient oaks.In this tranquil mountain town, long-buried secrets are unearthed, and smoldering desires are ignited. As the shadows of their pasts intertwine, will Sarah and Miranda be able to explore the budding romance between them, or will the looming threats snuff out the sparks of their newfound connection?
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2024
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October 2, 2024
**'Try not to let your storytelling become problematic. At times maybe try to astonish and even provoke your readers. Also, try using as many adjectives as possible. Lastly, just try enticing your readers..'
Entertaining read!
Such a surprising and enjoyable storyline -- even well-paced and well told plotline. And it looks like this might be an ongoing series from the cliffhanger.
Highly recommended book!
Entertaining read!
Such a surprising and enjoyable storyline -- even well-paced and well told plotline. And it looks like this might be an ongoing series from the cliffhanger.
Highly recommended book!
October 19, 2024
A truly captivating sapphic political thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish! The drama and suspense are masterfully woven, and the writing and pacing are spot-on, making for an exhilarating read. While I was thoroughly entertained, I wasn't entirely sold on the romance—Miranda and Sarah didn't quite feel like a good match to me. Still, the tension and intrigue made up for it, making this a compelling story overall.
April 7, 2024
3.5 Stars
Usually with a title The Senator’s (something), one could conclude before reading that the senator would be a deplorable human being thus, the wife seeking solace and love elsewhere. With this Senator’s Widow, the formula is not different, however, the author devised the flow of the story so that information and twists came at the reader from different angles and pace thus, making it entertaining and exciting. I enjoyed reading this book.
Usually with a title The Senator’s (something), one could conclude before reading that the senator would be a deplorable human being thus, the wife seeking solace and love elsewhere. With this Senator’s Widow, the formula is not different, however, the author devised the flow of the story so that information and twists came at the reader from different angles and pace thus, making it entertaining and exciting. I enjoyed reading this book.
March 31, 2024
The Senator’s Widow is Aoibh Wood’s first venture into romance, and in my opinion, stepping out of her comfort zone was a brilliant decision.
Sarah is bodyguard to Miranda, a woman waiting in the wings for her abusive, ultra conservative husband to become president. Their relationship shifts between love and animosity, with Sarah navigating Miranda's ice-queen facade while grappling with their shared desire to bury a regrettable one-night stand.
Both women are reluctant to admit feelings, but when Miranda is forced to go into hiding, Sarah refuses to leave her side. While uncovering the political secrets that threaten their freedom and lives, Sarah takes Miranda home to the Appalachian highlands, where they confront not only external threats but also their own inner demons.
Aoibh Wood entwines romance with politics seamlessly. The two MCs don’t have it easy, with baggage and societal expectations, ensuring a bumpy ride to the inevitable happily ever after. The family bonds surrounding Sarah, and then ultimately, Miranda, adds depth to the narrative, introducing relatable and significant side characters.
The Senator’s Widow is a thrilling ride from the first page. You definitely don’t want to miss it.
Sarah is bodyguard to Miranda, a woman waiting in the wings for her abusive, ultra conservative husband to become president. Their relationship shifts between love and animosity, with Sarah navigating Miranda's ice-queen facade while grappling with their shared desire to bury a regrettable one-night stand.
Both women are reluctant to admit feelings, but when Miranda is forced to go into hiding, Sarah refuses to leave her side. While uncovering the political secrets that threaten their freedom and lives, Sarah takes Miranda home to the Appalachian highlands, where they confront not only external threats but also their own inner demons.
Aoibh Wood entwines romance with politics seamlessly. The two MCs don’t have it easy, with baggage and societal expectations, ensuring a bumpy ride to the inevitable happily ever after. The family bonds surrounding Sarah, and then ultimately, Miranda, adds depth to the narrative, introducing relatable and significant side characters.
The Senator’s Widow is a thrilling ride from the first page. You definitely don’t want to miss it.
October 3, 2024
3.5 Stars
April 3, 2024
Politics is always a mess, and in many cases, corruption rampart. Such is the case here, and it sets the stage for the story, Sarah taking Miranda with her when Senator Mitchell gets assassinated. Of course, all is not what its seems, and with Miranda as the prime suspect, their time on the run is always going to have an expiry date.
While Aoibh has thus far written urban fantasy, The Senator's Widow is her first foray into contemporary romance, and she does it well, following a lot of the tropes present for the genre. It's an enjoyable story, with plenty of growth and sweet moments, as well as angst. It's certainly nowhere near as dark as the Cait Reagen books, either. The focus is very much on their relationship, and the nature of the location that they travel to, so not as much action there as I thought there could be, with Sarah being an ex-secret service agent. It wraps up well and in a believable way, and I did rather like the epilogue. All in all, a good read
While Aoibh has thus far written urban fantasy, The Senator's Widow is her first foray into contemporary romance, and she does it well, following a lot of the tropes present for the genre. It's an enjoyable story, with plenty of growth and sweet moments, as well as angst. It's certainly nowhere near as dark as the Cait Reagen books, either. The focus is very much on their relationship, and the nature of the location that they travel to, so not as much action there as I thought there could be, with Sarah being an ex-secret service agent. It wraps up well and in a believable way, and I did rather like the epilogue. All in all, a good read
September 25, 2024
I just finished The Senator’s Widow by Aoibh Wood, and while there were brief moments where the character development was intriguing, the book ultimately fell short for me. The relationship between Sarah and Miranda had potential, and their dynamic was captivating at times, but it wasn't enough to carry the story.
I was hoping for a more mature sapphic novel with deeper character exploration. Unfortunately, the adults in this book often felt like they were stuck in the mindset of teenagers, with most of their hardships stemming from childhood events that seemed to dominate their present lives. This left the characters feeling flat and lacking the depth I was craving.
If you're looking for something light and surface-level, this might work for you.
I was hoping for a more mature sapphic novel with deeper character exploration. Unfortunately, the adults in this book often felt like they were stuck in the mindset of teenagers, with most of their hardships stemming from childhood events that seemed to dominate their present lives. This left the characters feeling flat and lacking the depth I was craving.
If you're looking for something light and surface-level, this might work for you.
August 21, 2024
Four and a half stars. I enjoyed this book with its topical background of the darker side of politics, and we all hope for some brightness there. The characters were well-drawn and the story was fast-paced. It showed the differences in families and lives and came together for a satisfying HEA.
April 21, 2024
Very exciting story with easy to get into and follow MCs.
Page turner. Really enjoyed twists and turns.
Page turner. Really enjoyed twists and turns.
August 19, 2024
This was a great sapphic thriller… which is a pretty unusual thing to find myself saying, I guess. It wasn’t necessarily the best in either genre separately? But a great combination of the two.
Let me get my gripes out of the way first. On the one side, “let me be a jerk to this person and push them away ‘for their own good’” is a little tired… what gives you the right to make that decision FOR them? On the other side, if are attempting then why did they choose to route the entire plan through especially when judging by one of the hotel scenes ? There were also some critical decisions I wish the main characters hadn’t made offscreen, such as .
On the other hand, Sarah and Miranda were great together, professionally and, uh, otherwise. Sarah’s family was great, and the perspective on rural Kentucky was wonderful, and much more nuanced than I feel like I’ve normally seen. Plus, OMG Miranda, the end of the epilogue was hysterical! There was a great mix of suspense and action and personal relationships over the course of the book, and the slow release of important background and information kept the tension going.
All in all a book I’m happy to have read.
Let me get my gripes out of the way first. On the one side, “let me be a jerk to this person and push them away ‘for their own good’” is a little tired… what gives you the right to make that decision FOR them? On the other side, if are attempting then why did they choose to route the entire plan through especially when judging by one of the hotel scenes ? There were also some critical decisions I wish the main characters hadn’t made offscreen, such as .
On the other hand, Sarah and Miranda were great together, professionally and, uh, otherwise. Sarah’s family was great, and the perspective on rural Kentucky was wonderful, and much more nuanced than I feel like I’ve normally seen. Plus, OMG Miranda, the end of the epilogue was hysterical! There was a great mix of suspense and action and personal relationships over the course of the book, and the slow release of important background and information kept the tension going.
All in all a book I’m happy to have read.
September 19, 2024
Suspense and sacrifice
Aoibh Wood’s The Senator’s Widow echoes for me many of the feelings evoked by Jen Lyon’s The Senator’s Wife. Both are books worthy of a read.
The Senator’s Widow spotlights the power, passion, and machinations of U.S. politics, with Miranda as the manipulative wife of homophobic, racist, and ruthless Senator Mitchell Reichert who’s about to announce his candidacy for president.
The night prior to the announcement, Miranda stumbles upon a dangerous secret, so she enlists her sometimes bodyguard and one-time hookup, ex-Secret Service agent Sarah Rogers, to accompany her to the launch.
The senator’s campaign is the briefest ever recorded as a bullet cuts him down on stage. Officials target Miranda as their prime suspect, prompting Sarah to take her into hiding until the real plot and shooter can be sorted.
The pair head to Sarah’s Appalachian home to lie low and regroup with the help of Sarah’s family. The locale and familial support they find in the ravaged coal community helps both women begin to heal from their pasts, start to open up to each other, and consider their priorities for the future.
Aoibh Wood’s The Senator’s Widow echoes for me many of the feelings evoked by Jen Lyon’s The Senator’s Wife. Both are books worthy of a read.
The Senator’s Widow spotlights the power, passion, and machinations of U.S. politics, with Miranda as the manipulative wife of homophobic, racist, and ruthless Senator Mitchell Reichert who’s about to announce his candidacy for president.
The night prior to the announcement, Miranda stumbles upon a dangerous secret, so she enlists her sometimes bodyguard and one-time hookup, ex-Secret Service agent Sarah Rogers, to accompany her to the launch.
The senator’s campaign is the briefest ever recorded as a bullet cuts him down on stage. Officials target Miranda as their prime suspect, prompting Sarah to take her into hiding until the real plot and shooter can be sorted.
The pair head to Sarah’s Appalachian home to lie low and regroup with the help of Sarah’s family. The locale and familial support they find in the ravaged coal community helps both women begin to heal from their pasts, start to open up to each other, and consider their priorities for the future.
October 25, 2024
The Senator’s Widow delivers an action-filled adventure with a captivating sapphic romance woven throughout. At first glance, Sarah and Miranda seem worlds apart: Sarah, a resilient free spirit, and Miranda, the webspinner for her controlling, bigoted congressman husband. Yet, as they find themselves on the run and in constant danger, surprising similarities between them emerge.
Sarah and Miranda shine as fully realized characters. Sarah’s blend of compassion and fierce strength makes her an ideal heroine. At the same time, Miranda’s icy exterior—an armor she’s worn for much of her life—conceals a heart that’s both compassionate and formidable. Together, they form a powerful duo whose story kept me hooked. Sarah’s family adds another layer to the narrative, bringing depth and richness to the unfolding tale.
If you’re after a captivating story with sizzling romance, I highly recommend picking this one up!
Sarah and Miranda shine as fully realized characters. Sarah’s blend of compassion and fierce strength makes her an ideal heroine. At the same time, Miranda’s icy exterior—an armor she’s worn for much of her life—conceals a heart that’s both compassionate and formidable. Together, they form a powerful duo whose story kept me hooked. Sarah’s family adds another layer to the narrative, bringing depth and richness to the unfolding tale.
If you’re after a captivating story with sizzling romance, I highly recommend picking this one up!
May 16, 2024
The Most Hilarious Closing Line Ever!
You’ve seen the synopsis of this book from the author so I won’t repeat it here, but I do want to say that this is a great book. There’s the mystery, being in the run, the relentless chemistry between the main characters, and it’s so very well written.
I had a lot of fun reading this but yes, that was the best ending sentence to any Sapphic romance I’ve read in a long time. But read the book!
You’ve seen the synopsis of this book from the author so I won’t repeat it here, but I do want to say that this is a great book. There’s the mystery, being in the run, the relentless chemistry between the main characters, and it’s so very well written.
I had a lot of fun reading this but yes, that was the best ending sentence to any Sapphic romance I’ve read in a long time. But read the book!
October 4, 2024
Aoibh Wood is a new writer for me. I didn't know what to expect and went on the reviews of reviewers I follow. This story had me staying up late to finish it. The two main characters weren't perfect, and I liked that because it made them more believable as did their building relationship. I liked the twist of fate when karma is handed out. This was smooth reading. I will be reading more by this writer.
May 7, 2024
A Great Political Thriller
This book was my introduction to Aoibh Wood novels. It won’t be my last. This novel has suspense, mystery and two main characters who are a bodyguard and a senator’s wife whose husband is abusive as well as running for President. This book hits home with what is politically happening today. I couldn’t stop reading until the end.
This book was my introduction to Aoibh Wood novels. It won’t be my last. This novel has suspense, mystery and two main characters who are a bodyguard and a senator’s wife whose husband is abusive as well as running for President. This book hits home with what is politically happening today. I couldn’t stop reading until the end.
May 13, 2024
I loved this book! Of course, I love everything by this author. The MC's were well drawn and I really enjoyed their relationship development. The suspense as the story unfolded was intense. From the first page, I was glued to the story and didn't want to put the book down. This one is a must read.
June 20, 2024
Political Thriller and Sapphic Romance
Sarah Rogers is a former Secret Service agent who runs her own security company. Her top client is Miranda Danbury Mitchell, wife of Senator Mitchell. Miranda is terrified of her husband and Sarah is determined to protect her, whatever it takes. A perfect ending for a great read.
Sarah Rogers is a former Secret Service agent who runs her own security company. Her top client is Miranda Danbury Mitchell, wife of Senator Mitchell. Miranda is terrified of her husband and Sarah is determined to protect her, whatever it takes. A perfect ending for a great read.
July 16, 2024
evil bigot senator: assassinated.
senator's wife: gay and in love with her bodyguard. bodyguard: trying to protect the woman she loves.
wife & bodyguard accused of m*rdering the senator so they go on the run !!
intense political drama, queer love? fbi shootouts, and a lovely ending. what more could u want?? such a fun read
senator's wife: gay and in love with her bodyguard. bodyguard: trying to protect the woman she loves.
wife & bodyguard accused of m*rdering the senator so they go on the run !!
intense political drama, queer love? fbi shootouts, and a lovely ending. what more could u want?? such a fun read
August 21, 2024
Four and a half stars
I enjoyed this book with its topical background of the darker side of politics, and we all hope for some brightness there. The characters were well-drawn and the story was fast-paced. It showed the differences in families and lives and came together for a satisfying HEA.
I enjoyed this book with its topical background of the darker side of politics, and we all hope for some brightness there. The characters were well-drawn and the story was fast-paced. It showed the differences in families and lives and came together for a satisfying HEA.
October 2, 2024
Something different
Really good story that romped along between a mystery from both main characters pasts, current intrigue in political circles, Thelma and Louis road trip, corrupt officials etc. Good and bad family dynamics it's all here, plenty of angst and 🔥 times, a well written book with an amusing ending.
Really good story that romped along between a mystery from both main characters pasts, current intrigue in political circles, Thelma and Louis road trip, corrupt officials etc. Good and bad family dynamics it's all here, plenty of angst and 🔥 times, a well written book with an amusing ending.
October 28, 2024
Couldn't stop reading
Damaged and broken beyond words but love finds away, no matter our baggage or background, status and wealth when the heart wants what it wants nothing can stand in the way. Two powerful strong female leads both eith there own stories tell. Wonderfully written I couldn't put it down, even when I was frustrated and annoyed I had to keep going.
Damaged and broken beyond words but love finds away, no matter our baggage or background, status and wealth when the heart wants what it wants nothing can stand in the way. Two powerful strong female leads both eith there own stories tell. Wonderfully written I couldn't put it down, even when I was frustrated and annoyed I had to keep going.
April 14, 2024
Fast-paced thriller
I’m impressed. This was a thriller well worth reading. An exciting story about two women from seemingly opposite sides of life. As the plot thickens, they try to deny their feelings for the sake of keeping the other safe.
I’m impressed. This was a thriller well worth reading. An exciting story about two women from seemingly opposite sides of life. As the plot thickens, they try to deny their feelings for the sake of keeping the other safe.
April 19, 2024
Definitely a good read
This well written novel kept me enthralled all the way through. The characters were portrayed well and the plot followed through without a hitch. This was the first I have read by this author but I will be on the lookout for more.
This well written novel kept me enthralled all the way through. The characters were portrayed well and the plot followed through without a hitch. This was the first I have read by this author but I will be on the lookout for more.
September 11, 2024
The wheelings and dealings of the corridors of the Senator's home and office. What an appropriate tale of intrigue and the love of a bodyguard to the Senator's wife. Not only is this thriller well written but Abby Crayden's narration is top class
June 1, 2024
These political women be going thru it. The relationship between the MCs was really good and Sarah's family.. that was a good side.
August 10, 2024
What a fantastic story- I was entertained from the beginning to the end- and what a ride in between!!!!
I hope Aoibh Wood will make more books like this (Romance genre) because she made a fabulous job!!!
I hope Aoibh Wood will make more books like this (Romance genre) because she made a fabulous job!!!
September 23, 2024
This was great there is romance suspense and action.the only thing is I felt like the ending could of been a bit more explosive
October 1, 2024
So niche and I love it!
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