"O! Jackie," by Mercedes King

This week our nation and the world is remembering JFK. Accomplished author Mercedes King has written a riveting account of Jackie Kennedy, deftly weaving fact, fiction, and reflection into an unforgettable novel. Download today and enjoy the story of America's "Camelot" in a way you've never experienced before.

O! Jackie, by Mercedes King
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442 pages, with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews

"I have always been fascinated with the Kennedy family so this book was a perfect read for me. In this novel the author tells the story of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, a First Lady, a fashion icon, a mother and a wife. Outwardly she was the perfect wife and perfect first lady. Inwardly she had her own demons, the heartbreak of miscarriages, the humiliation of her husbands infidelities and the lack of privacy that comes when your life is in the public eye. The story ends in 1962, and we all know what happened in 1963 so I was pleased that the author ended the story where she did. I think Ms. King did a wonderful job in telling Jackie's story in a "what if" premise with a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. I really enjoyed this novel and I think that anyone interested in the Kennedy's and Jackie in particular will find this fictionalized version of events an interesting read." -- Amazon reviewer

O! Jackie explores the private life of Jackie Kennedy, including the heartache she endured on her road to motherhood, her difficult personal relationships, and her passionate desire to end JFK's wandering ways. Being devoted to an unfaithful husband, Jackie knew humiliation well. Most needling for Jackie was her husband's trysts with Marilyn Monroe. When Marilyn's behavior becomes erratic and unstable, Jackie must decide how far she will go to protect the presidency and to save her marriage.

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Meet the Author

Mercedes King is an Ohio native and founding member of Sisters in Crime Columbus, Ohio (affectionately dubbed SiCCO). With a degree in Criminology from Capital University and a passion for writing, she crafted O! Jackie, a novel focusing on the private life of Jackie Kennedy. She has also written The Kennedy Chronicles, a series of short stories featuring JFK and Jackie before they were married and before 'Camelot'. Mercedes writes in a variety of genres, including historical and mystery, and is working on her next book. Feel free to visit her site at OJackiebook.com or contact her at Mercedes 'at' ojackiebook 'dot' com. You can also connect with her on Facebook and Twitter (@ojackiebook).

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