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What happens when a political wordsmith finds herself at a loss for words?

Libby McIssac is known for two things: catching bridal bouquets (her record’s an even dozen) and having a way with words. Since the former isn’t really something that looks good on a resume, it’s a good thing she’s been able to parlay the latter into a new career as a political speechwriter. But just as she’s being careful to dot her i’s, cross her t’s and make her boss look like she knows something about . . . well, anything, Libby’s world is turned upside down.

Libby just wants to write the speeches that’ll make the whole world sing, or at least ones that will get her boss to remember her name correctly and stop using Libby as her coatrack at flashy events. But in Clarice Cleary’s office there’s only one belle of the ball, and it’s the one reading the speeches -- not writing them. Enter a handsome British consultant -- a bit on the cagey side, perhaps -- who upsets the delicate chain of command around the office and somehow always gets what he wants, including Libby?

When a media leak of a big-time scandal sends everyone into a tailspin, Libby fears she may get caught in the cross fire. Cue the fake alliances, the secrets, the sex, the subterfuge, the hidden friendships: it’s all there.

Welcome to the world of politics, where perception is everything, nothing is as it seems and the last thing you want is to be left speechless.