The Politics of Love (Noire Fever) by Giselle Carmichael

All Eden Warner knows is that every minute her students spend waiting for the press conference with mayoral hopeful Chase Mathews to begin is another minute of nonlearning. Chase hears Eden expressing her views on drive-by photo ops, and volunteers to take Eden's suggestion to spend more time in the schools to learn about the challenges teachers face. Chase is smitten with Eden for her looks, and her rapport with her students. She is reluctant to get involved, however, believing that a relationship may lose him the election: she is black and he is white. Carmichael's typical contemporary romance is laced with the atypical aspects of an interracial relationship in the public eye, making this novel both enjoyable and thought-provoking. Maria Hatton
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Giselle Carmichael delivers a novel that can be compared to one of the best African American interracial novelists of our time - Ms. Sandra Kitt. Politics of Love is a steamy romance novel that covers the building relationship between mayoral incumbent, Chase Matthews and third grade school teacher, Eden Warner. Upon first sight, Chase Matthews is immediately blown away by the very sight of Eden at her school during a scheduled press conference to promote his platform on education. Eden, as well, is struck by the sheer handsomeness of Chase Matthews but is a little miffed at his choice of using her public school as a conduit for possible mayoral votes, not knowing that her principal is one of his best friends. By happenstance, Chase overhears Eden speaking to one of her fellow teachers about her displeasure in using the school as such a platform and decides to call her bluff and work in her school to get a better understanding of the very educational platform he is trying to promote. An instant attraction ensues but the interracial undertones are prevalent, not because Eden who is African American or the fact that Chase is white, but for the sake of Chase's political constituents and their prejudices of interracial couples. To ensure Eden of his sincerity he quotes to her his Politics of Love, hence the title. Ms. Carmichael delivers a lovely novel filled with steamy love scenes, romance and promise. The topic of interracial relationships was clearly researched allowing the author to deliver an interesting romance. A bit of mystery was interwoven into the story which gave the outcome an interesting twist. The family dynamic is touched upon with success where the families deal with the interracial concerns and the affect it could have, not on their relationship, but on Chase's political career. I look forward to more from Ms. Carmichael. Michelle Henley APOOO BookClub