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Bi-Partisan by Dallas Smith
5.0
emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

First, a huge thank you to @authordallassmith and @buddyreadbooknook for a copy of Bi-Partisan. So honored to be part of this book tour (my first one). 

"I've got a raging crush on my fake boyfriend. God, I'm fu*k*d."

This dual POV follows Jamie, a politician up for re-election, who is outed by the press after a one night stand with Adrian, a golden retriever vetenarian, who would rather stay home with his cats, a book and a blanket than be in the public eye (I think many of us can relate).  The fake dating plan commences to try and save Jamie's image but it's not long before they're both questioning just how "fake" it actually is. 

I adored both of the MCs in different ways. They both complemented eachother so well and I found myself grinning like an idot at all the lovely, fluffy, adorable things they did for eachother that showed they really cared. 

As well as adorable fluff, we also got plenty of spice as Jamie explored his bisexuality and first time experiences with a man. The dialogue in these scenes weren't just hot, but often funny and always very real.

It was great to see their physical and mental health issues (generalised and situational anxiety, and acid reflux) not just mentioned and brushed aside, but be part of the ongoing story too. I resonated with quite a few of Jamie's experiences with anxiety and I loved the support and understanding they got from eachother, as well as their friends and family.

Honestly this was just an all round excellent read. If you're a fan of RW&RB, then I definitely recommend you pick this up. I might even like this one a smidge more. "I said what I said".