Purple State

A Novel

De: Dana Perino

Narrado por: LIsa Larsen

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The #1 bestselling author, popular Fox News host, and former White House press secretary, Dana Perino, reaches new heights with her first novel—a smart, politically and romantically charged story where red meets blue, and love is never black and white.

Dorothy “Dot” Clark, a buttoned-up PR professional from New York City feels stuck in her career and her love life. At twenty-five, she expected more from her choices. Seizing a chance to follow her passion, she’s sent to Cedar Falls, Wisconsin, a swing district in a swing state that could decide the next presidential election. Joined by her two best friends, Mary and Harper—both excited to escape the city for reasons of their own—Dot quickly discovers that small-town Midwestern life is far outside her urban comfort zone.

Nestled along the banks of the picturesque Cedar Creek, the charming town of Cedar Falls is everything Dot, Mary, and Harper have been missing. The close-knit community takes pride in its cozy cafes, locally brewed beer, family farms, and, of course, the beloved Reader Falls Bookshop. There, Dot meets the mysterious Danny Dawson, a big-hearted, truck-driving guy who follows hockey, not headlines—a man so unlike anyone she’s ever dated that she finds herself falling fast. And Mary and Harper, both tired of dating finance bros and influencer wannabes, soon also discover that guys outside New York might just be hotter, smarter, and more grounded than they’d imagined.

But with the campaign heating up, how can Dot find time for Danny when she has a job to do, and what’s the point when she’s going back to New York City after the election? Can love really cross party lines? Who says that two people from opposite sides of the aisle can’t eventually walk down one together?

Dana Perino makes her fiction debut with this witty and delightful romantic comedy—a small-town romance and touching story of self-discovery that asks if choosing love is the best decision after all.

I live in Iowa and went to college at Marquette. Dana did a wonderful job getting everything Wisconsin right.

My only complaint is that there were no references to my Alma Mater. It really is a pretty big deal in the Milwaukee area.

Real people, real life.

happiness and fun adventure in a very simple and real way. contentment, warm, real and deeply felt.

Great characters! Feel good story!

The story captured my interest from the very beginning and continued through the book. The characters were well developed and interesting. Loved this book and look forward to the next.

I think what stood out for me was this book was more for a younger person to read

My view is probably a little different as I am a 79 year-old woman who is very interested in politics and I’m very fond of Dana and the whole crew on the five that is the reason I decided to read this book. I enjoyed the story. The description of all the clothing was not necessary for me, but I think a younger women would love that part.. I’m glad I read the book and I liked the ending.

The Narration was choppy, inferior.

There was one chapter in particular early on where there were so many“she” in the paragraphs that did not need to be there. Better editing for flow throughout would have been beneficial. The narrator was pretty awful. Storyline was MEH.