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A deliciously voyeuristic and unapologetic romp through the hypocritical, sex-fueled underbelly of early-2000s Capitol Hill. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Washingtonienne.
- voyeuristic
- scandalous
- chaotic
- frivolous
- 01
Sex and the City
Candace Bushnell · 2001
A sharp, cocktail-soaked anthropological study of Manhattan's elite and their cynical, glittering mating rituals.
- 02
The Master's Mistress
Carole Mortimer
A classic, breathless tale of an innocent swept off her feet by an unapologetic alpha in a cozy, book-filled setting.
- 03
Weapons of Mass Seduction
Lori Bryant-Woolridge · 2007
A sassy, empowering romp that feels like a girls' trip dedicated to reclaiming your confidence and your groove.
- 04
Something Reckless
Jess Michaels
A steamy, scandalous game of cat-and-mouse where a plot to ruin a prude unravels into a passionate mutual surrender.
- 05
Welcome to Temptation
Jennifer Crusie
A deliciously scandalous romp through a hypocritical small town where gossip, murder, and mind-blowing romance collide.
- 06
Something borrowed
Emily Giffin
A deliciously messy, guilt-laced confession about the blurry lines between being a good friend and living a true life.
- 07
One Fifth Avenue
Candace Bushnell · 2008
A mercilessly witty and glamorous deep-dive into the combustible mix of old money, new ambition, and the lengths women will go to secure their place in Manhattan's elite.
- 08
The first affair
Emma McLaughlin
A breathless, scandalous plunge into the intoxicating and suffocating world of ultimate political power.
- 09
Heiress Behind The Headlines
Caitlin Crews
A steamy, high-stakes collision of past secrets and undeniable chemistry on a secluded island.
- 10
Seduce Me (Avon Red)
Dahlia Schweitzer · 2006
A feverish, unapologetic exploration of raw desire and the thrill of crossing boundaries.
- 11
Come up and see me sometime
Lucy Monroe
A fiery, high-stakes battle of wits where calculated revenge melts into undeniable chemistry.
- 12
Working Girl
Jessica Hart
A combative, opposites-attract romance where a sudden fall from grace leads to domestic friction and undeniable chemistry.
