Purple State: A Small-Town Romcom Debut Novel from the Bestselling Author and Fox News Host

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Editorial Reviews Review “It’s the friendship that is the soul of this story. . . . Perino is able to find a good balance between the story and the politics. It doesn’t get preachy, but it still touches on important topics, and that’s not an easy task. Perino is an author to look out for.” — Parade "Forget the news cycle and the savagery of social media and book an extended vacation for your mind with Dana Perino’s debut rom-com Purple State . It serves all the thrilling crushes, heartwarming moments, and homespun comfort you could ask for, and I’m calling every politico, uptown baddie, horse girl, PSL babe, and farmers market sis out there: This one’s for you." — The Daily Wire "With her new novel, Perino assures young Americans they can find love in unlikely places." — Desert News “ Purple State is a big-hearted, buoyant novel that reminds us that love is what truly binds us together. With wit, warmth, and irresistible charm, Dana Perino proves herself a natural storyteller. Perino creates a compelling world in a charming small town where unexpected romance and human connection take center stage even as politics swirl beneath the surface. Readers will fall in love not just with the town of Cedar Falls, but the women at the heart of his novel, Mary, Harper and Dot, whose friendships animate every page. Purple State is joyful and hopeful, filled with warmth and humor, and animated by the belief that when we listen, open ourselves up, and choose love, we find what matters most. Purple State is a reminder that when we lead with heart, we might just find common ground—and each other.” — Patti Callahan Henry , New York Times bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind. “Politics, romance, and New Yorkers feeding chickens in heels— Purple State is a riot! Readers will love rooting for the novel’s three best friends as they make a last chance leap from their lives in NYC to the campaign trail in rural flyover country. Wonderfully written, deeply insightful, warm and inspiring, this book is for anyone who believes—or wants to believe again—that our most important relationships can still transcend politics.” — Andrew Graff, author of Raft of Stars and True North "Dana Perino effortlessly blends love and politics in her captivating debut novel, Purple State . Twenty-five year old Dot Clark seems to have it all: the perfect New York City apartment, her own office at a flashy PR firm, and a dreamy boyfriend on the verge of proposing. But when Dot leaves it all behind to work on an underdog presidential campaign in swing state Wisconsin, everything she thought she wanted is suddenly up for debate. Joined by her two whip-smart best friends, Dot enters the high stakes fray of modern campaigning—unaware of how the experience will change their assumptions, loyalties, and hearts. Drawing on her own insider knowledge, Perino pulls back the curtain on contemporary politics, revealing the strategy and savvy behind splashy headlines. Rich with unforgettable characters, sly humor, and sizzling romance, Purple State reminds us there is more to life than career or politics, and that sometimes the most surprising paths lead us to where we most belong." — Siobhan Fallon, author of You Know When the Men Are Gone About the Author Dana Perino is a Fox News anchor, co-host of The Five, and co-anchor of America's Newsroom , and one of the channel’s key election analysts. She’s the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is...; Let Me Tell You About Jasper ; Everything Will Be Okay, and I Wish Someone Had Told Me. She also hosts her own podcast, Perino on Politics . Dana is the former White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush―the first Republican woman to hold the job. She grew up in the Rocky Mountain West and now lives in New York City with her husband, Peter McMahon, and their dog, Percy.

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A light political romantic comedy about a young woman leaving NYC to work on a presidential campaign in Wisconsin, exploring friendship, romance, and finding common ground across political divides. Clean romance with mild content.