WHEN A SHY, country girl from Virginia marries a prominent Georgetown attorney, her life is bound to change. But when that attorney is catapulted to the office of President of the United States, she is thrust into the position of First Lady—and uncovers a world of secrets and betrayals that alters everything she once knew. After recovering from her initial missteps and negotiating the obstacles of her new public life, Elizabeth Collins begins to understand the nature of politics. But as another election approaches, turmoil in the White House intensifies. Leaks. Lies. Deceit. Deception. People the First Lady thought were friends desert her and the true character of people she thought she knew is revealed. When the stakes become life and death, the First Lady uncovers the ultimate betrayal and is forced to come to terms with her own role in the political process. Only with the help of Secret Service Agent Clint Brody can she hope to find her way out of danger—and uncover the identity of the real traitor in the White House. What readers say about Jessica James books... "Very engaging. Hard to put down." — Billy Allmon, U.S. Navy SEAL (Retired) "Readers will find themselves turning pages and not wanting to put the book down." — InD'tale Magazine "James's patriotic mystery features solid prose and moves at a rapid pace that will grab readers." — BookLife Prize "Expertly crafted from beginning to end. A truly extraordinary read. Would prove to be an enduringly popular addition to library collections." — Midwest Book Review