Copyright © 2015 Chanel Cleeton
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Author photograph © Christina Osborne Photography
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First published in this Ebook edition in 2015
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Author
Praise for Chanel Cleeton
By Chanel Cleeton
About the Book
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
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About the Author
Romance novels and politics are two of Chanel Cleeton’s greatest passions. What better than to combine them? Chanel received a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master’s degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She’s also a graduate (survivor) of law school – she earned her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. A summer cruise in the Caribbean changed Chanel’s life when she met and fell in love with a fighter pilot. One happily ever after later, she’s currently living an adventure with her husband and three pups.
Find Chanel online at www.chanelcleeton.com, follow her on Twitter @ChanelCleeton, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorChanelCleeton.
Chanel Cleeton’s sizzling romances are scandalously addictive:
‘Flirting With Scandal by Chanel Cleeton has it all. A sexy hero, strong heroine, delicious romance, sizzling tension, and plenty of breathtaking scandal. I loved this book!’ Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author
‘Sizzling with sexual tension and political intrigue, Cleeton weaves a story that is as complex as it is sexy. Thank God this is a series because I need more!!’ Rachel Harris, New York Times bestselling author
‘Sexy, intelligent, and intriguing. Chanel Cleeton makes politics scandal-icious’ Tiffany King, USA Today bestselling author
‘Chanel Cleeton knocked it out of the park with Flirting With Scandal. The banter was refreshing, the political storyline captivating, and the sexual tension was through the roof. Smart, emotional, romantic, and sizzling hot’ Christina Lee, author of the Between Breaths series
‘Chanel Cleeton delivers again! Featuring a strong heroine, a steamy romance, and a juicy dose of political scandal, Flirting With Scandal is completely engrossing. Clear your calendars – you won’t be able to put this one down!’ Brenda St. John Brown, author of Swimming To Tokyo
‘Chanel Cleeton has done it again, once again weaving a beautiful and exciting world full of passion, intrigue, and emotion. Flirting With Scandal was an incredible story of politics, following your heart, and learning who you are in the midst of the overwhelming chaos around you’ Typical Distractions Book Blog
‘Scandal, sex, and politics all come together into one scorching and entertaining read’ Dirty Girl Romance
‘Provocative, sexy, witty, plus the perfect balance of drama and romance, and topped with lovable characters in this politically-charged setting … Sinfully sexy and deliciously scandalous’ The Reading Escapade
‘I still have a weakness for political gossip, swanky venues, and preppy (but sexy!) good boys. Chanel Cleeton channels all of this’ Heroes and Heartbreakers
‘One hot, sexy, politically charged, provocative and deliciously scandalicious read!! I absolutely LOVED this book and could not put it down’ Four Chicks Flipping Pages
‘A wild, emotional ride with two incredibly strong, charming characters that drew me in from the start … A sassy, sexy romance’ Not A Picky Reader
‘If real-life politics is as riveting as this, I may well pay more attention’ Smokin’ Hot Book Blog
‘What another sexy instalment in the Capital Confessions series … The perfect amount of sexual tension and steamy scenes, and not to mention just how forbidden it is’ Little Book Heaven
By Chanel Cleeton
Capital Confessions Series
Flirting With Scandal
Playing With Trouble
Falling For Danger
About the Book
Welcome to Washington, D.C., city of scandal, where no secret stays hidden for long …
Four years ago Kate Reynolds’ fiancé died on a Special Forces mission in Afghanistan. Ever since she’s been consumed with uncovering the truth, vowing to prove his death was no accident. The daughter of a notoriously high-profile senator, her new job as a CIA political analyst is a dream come true, and the chance to avenge the man she loved and lost.