A Perfect Ambition by Dr. Kevin Leman and Jeff Nesbit

It's time for Will to forge his own path. But the force that drives him to greatness could also destroy him--and his family.
As the firstborn son of an old and powerful family, William Jennings Worthington VI knows what it's like to be under pressure. Groomed from birth with the relentless message that he was destined for greatness, Will has always pushed himself to succeed--nearly as much as his never-satisfied financial tycoon father pushes him. Becoming CEO of the world's largest and most adventuresome oil company seems the next logical step on the success ladder. But when circumstances turn, Will finds himself staring down a road that leads to Capitol Hill. Can he trade the board room for the Senate floor? Or will family secrets keep him from his destiny?

A Perfect Ambition by Dr. Kevin Leman and Jeff Nesbit was an interesting book, but not one of my most favourite that I have read lately. I think that there was too much politics and business and not enough action for my taste. I think the writing and character development and things like that were all good. I just think the actual content of the story wasn't something that really interested me. I am unsure if I will read the books that follow in the series or not. Part of me was really drawn into the characters and their lives that I do want to know what happens to them. But another part of me is not sure if I want to keep reading about all of this business and politics stuff. So, I am on the fence about this book. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

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