By Design Books

Building bridges has a very different meaning for Jameson Reid than it does for Candace Fletcher. J.D. Reid spends her days designing some of the most elegant and majestic buildings and homes in North America. U.S. Senator Candace Fletcher has spent her life working to build bridges between people. J.D. Reid is not who Candace Fletcher was expecting to arrive on her doorstep. Candace will challenge all of Jameson's preconceptions about the women of Washington D.C. The enigmatic architect will test the resolve of the Junior Senator from New York. Two women will discover that falling in love may be out of their control, but creating a relationship in the world of politics and business is completely BY DESIGN.

It takes well laid plans to build a lasting relationship. Jameson (J.D.) Reid has years of experience designing tall buildings and even restoring majestic structures. She's worked to lay a solid foundation to her burgeoning relationship with Senator Candace Fletcher. But, love and architecture require different materials and tools. The landscape of Washington politics coupled with the opinions and intrusions of family are proving to be a bit rockier than most of the ground Jameson has had to navigate in the past. Can Jameson draft the right plans? Will the senator she has fallen so deeply in love with help her build on their still tentative foundation? Love is the main ingredient, but Jameson and Candace are finding their relationship is still UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

Life is never simple in the world of politics. The pressure is on Senator Candace Fletcher to make a run for the governorship of New York State. Everyone seems convinced it's the right move for the affable senator. Everyone that is, except Candace. Life took an unexpected turn for the senator when she met and fell in love with Jameson Reid. Jameson isn't certain what is holding her lover back from pursuing the new role. She suspects Candace fears the change might damage their relationship. Can she prove to Candace that their relationship is built on a Solid Foundation?

Life is never dull for Senator Candace Reid and her wife Jameson. Senator Reid’s campaign for governor of New York is drawing to a close. Candace and Jameson are looking forward to welcoming the newest addition to their family. But life, like politics is unpredictable. With the election only weeks away, Candace and Jameson find themselves faced with unexpected and unimaginable loss. Upheaval, competing priorities, and the everyday ups and downs of life will challenge the entire Fletcher-Reid family. Candace’s required absences will place Jameson in the unlikely role of caring for two small children, and leading the family through crisis. Mischievous grandchildren, opinionated adult children, political detractors, and the demands of a political campaign create occasional chaos. Through both laughter and tears, Candace and Jameson endeavor to strengthen the bonds in their family. A few games of hide and seek, a healthy dose of Chinese food, and the persistent teasing from their children about Bible Study, bring much needed levity to the lives of Candace and Jameson. Loss is never easy. Candace and Jameson never waiver in their commitment to one another and to their quirky family. Laugh with them. Cry with them. Fall in love with them all over again as they welcome New Additions.

Governor Candace Reid has been in office for just over a month and things have only begun to get interesting. While Candace traverses the state, her wife Jameson traverses the sometimes challenging ground of caring for their three-year-old grandson, Spencer. Life is anything but routine for Candace and Jameson. An unexpected crisis in New York City will force Candace to confront pieces of her past that she has long sought to bury. Candace attempts to juggle her responsibilities to her chosen position and to a growing family, constantly managing a myriad of personalities and conflicting ideas in every corner of her life. A visit to a women’s shelter introduces Candace to a little boy named, Cooper—an interaction that Candace cannot seem to put out of her mind. While Candace deals with the realities of being governor, Nana and Mom, Jameson finds that spending time with Spencer and Candace begins to shift her ideas about the future. Jameson will begin to travel an unexpected path herself, hoping to pave the way for her future with Candace. Through upheavals, questions, loss, disappointment, competing ideas and even arguments, the Fletcher-Reid family always seems to find its feet in a deep devotion to one another. A few nuggets of wisdom from Grandma Pearl, some colorful ideas from spirited children and grandchildren, and a fortune cookie or two will pave the way into the future for Candace and Jameson. At the end of every road, everyone wants to find a place they can call home. Sometimes, that requires just a few Renovations.

It’s often said that in life everything happens all at one. New York’s new First Family is about to find out the meaning of that familiar expression. Just a few months into her first term as governor, Candace Reid already has a full plate. Managing the business of the State of New York is a challenge that requires creativity, intelligence, and infinite patience. And, that isn’t the greatest challenge facing Governor Reid. With three grown children, and three grandchildren underfoot, the thought of becoming parents to a toddler would have seemed preposterous less than a year earlier to Candace and her wife Jameson. Now, the pair finds themselves juggling the demands of work, the issues facing their grown children, and the needs of their four-year-old adopted son Cooper. A devastating accident in the state, hurtful allegations, the meddling of distant family members, a health scare, and competing personalities will put Candace and Jameson to the test. As the storms of life rage and pass, Candace and Jameson must endeavor to find their way forward. To succeed, they will require patience, compassion, love, and laughter—the Building Blocks for the future. Falling in love may happen in an instant, relationships and families are BY DESIGN, Building Blocks is the seventh installment in the BY DESIGN series.

Life for Candace and Jameson Reid is never boring. A budget fight with the New York State Legislature, a potential serial killer on the loose, four children, three grandchildren, and an upcoming wedding could test the patience of a saint. That is the typical organized chaos in Candace and Jameson’s life. Now, Candace is under mounting pressure to decide whether she will seek the highest office in the nation. Competing priorities, the needs of children, dirty politics, and commitments to her constituents have Candace sitting on the fence regarding a possible run for The White House. As Candace wrestles with her decision, new relationships begin to take shape and old secrets are revealed. Some sage advice from Grandma Pearl, a minor melt-down from Shell, a fortune cookie of two, a spider on the loose, and of course, a bit of Bible Study all lead to one conclusion—love is everything. For Candace Reid, the family she’s created will be the guiding force in her decision. Candace is on the path to become the first woman in The White House, that is if she can navigate all the Road Blocks.

Running a presidential campaign might seem the craziest thing in the world to most people. Candace Reid is not most people. The affable Governor of New York is used to controlled chaos. A state that requires her attention, competing ideas from advisers, personal attacks from adversaries, press conferences, campaign stops, speeches, testifying before congress, children seeking guidance, babies requiring diaper changes, and aging parents are all part of her daily life. Balancing it all might be the best preparation anyone has had for the presidency. On the heels of clinching the Democratic nomination for president, Candace is struck by personal tragedy. As Candace mourns the loss of her mother, her political rivals look to tie her to an embassy bombing in Moscow nearly a decade earlier. She learns more truths about the inner workings of presidential politics, international relations and the influence of the intelligence community in all of it. Jameson struggles to deal with the changing landscape of their life and Candace’s inclination to protect her. A painful piece of Jameson’s past is about to resurface, and the family must learn to deal with the constant presence of the Secret Service. Through unexpected upheavals, hurtful accusation, heartfelt celebrations, earaches, broken wrists, passionate kisses, endless hotel rooms, and a few ice cream cones, the Reid family must learn how to cope with life apart and find a way to stick together. The road to the White House will test every member of the family and remind them of what matters most. First, they will need to be victorious on ELECTION DAY. ELECTION DAY is the tenth installment in the best-selling BY DESIGN series.

After a grueling political campaign, New York Governor Candace Reid is about to take the oath of office as the first woman president. Life as Chief Diplomat and Commander in Chief takes on multiple meanings in Candace’s world. Juggling the needs of a nation, selecting a cabinet, planning an inauguration, making time for a six-year-ol and three adult children with growing families is a balancing act unlike any Candace has ever attempted. As she endeavors to juggle constantly competing priorities, her wife Jameson confronts personal questions about the future. Follow the Fletcher-Reid clan as they traverse the challenging landscape of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with a few tears, shared laughter, a handful of fortune cookies, a little bit of Bible Study and a whole lot of love.

The Reid Family has taken up residence in a new White House. Candace, Jameson, and their family are learning that life as The First Family is an adventure for which there is no adequate preparation. While Jameson struggles to come to grips with her infertility and seeks to define her role as First Lady, Candace grapples with the reality of becoming the most powerful woman on earth. Upheaval abroad, the needs of a little boy, searching for time to be together, and trying to create any semblance of normalcy in the bubble of a presidency will challenge the entire family. Jameson decides to align herself with a group in West Virginia with direct ties to Candace’s long-term nemesis, The Family Resource Network. Candace enlists the help of her allies at the FBI, Alex Toles and Claire Brackett to investigate possible leaks within her administration. She faces the possibility of Russian aggression in the Baltics and challenges to her international policy at home. Meanwhile, Cooper confronts a new life in Washington DC where his parents’ lives are often scheduled to the hour, and his freedom is limited. Life for Candace, Jameson, and their family will never be the same again. A lot more than foreign threats require time in the Situation Room. Even in the most challenging times, one thing remains constant—the love and devotion Candace and Jameson have for each other and their family asylum of lovable lunatics.

Managing an ever-growing family has taught President Candace Reid to expect the unexpected. Nothing could prepare her for what she’s about to face. Away from their home in New York, Candace and Jameson find that creating a sense of home in the White House is no simple task. Competing priorities, distance from family, and powerful responsibilities weigh on the hearts of both the president and the first lady. Less than a year into her first term, Candace confronts a potential threat from within her closest circle of advisers. Amid uncertainty, a novel virus begins the spread across the globe, threatening the health and safety of the entire nation. As Candace works to strike the right balance between caution and action, Jameson struggles to find her place in their life together. The weight of the world never diminishes Candace’s concern for her family. Through everyday upheavals with children and parents, and world crises that demand attention, Candace and Jameson’s relationship will be tested as never before. Spirited arguments, passionate opinions, love, laughter, and a little Bible Study always carry the Fletch-Reid clan back to each other. Join Candace in the White House as she discovers that the most successful plans always begin with a strong DOMESTIC POLICY. Domestic Policy is the 13th book in the popular BY DESIGN series.

President Candace Reid navigates emerging foreign threats, domestic upheavals, and political gridlock every day. The public sees a confident and energetic president step to the podium. But the physical and emotional toll of the presidency is clear to Candace’s family. And they are all determined to shield the president from their struggles. Back in New York, Michelle wrestles with jealousy about Marianne’s close friendship with Jameson, and guilt for her desire to return to work. Spencer is reluctant to accept Scott as a father figure. And Marianne isn’t sure how to reassure Scott about his role in their family. In Washington, Jonah runs into issues at the architectural firm. Cooper longs to spend time with Spencer and Marianne. And Dana confesses her marriage is on the rocks. Everyone is struggling. Jameson included. Frustrated by her loss of independence, Jameson feels useless. But whenever Candace raises a concern, Jameson denies there’s a problem. Life doesn’t get easier when unexpected tragedy strikes Candace’s administration. Loss reminds Candace family is her compass. And nothing keeps President Candace Reid steadier than her relationship with Jameson. Bridging the distance in her family may prove more difficult than leading the free world. President Candace Reid knows if she hopes to secure the state of the nation, she’ll first need to restore the State of the Union . State of the Union is the 14th installment in the popular By Design Series by JA Armstrong

After the death of her vice president, President Candace Reid thinks nothing can surprise her. But does anyone learn to expect the unexpected ? Emerging threats from abroad have narrowed Candace’s circle of trust. At the suggestion of her National Security Advisor Joshua Tate, Candace reluctantly moves to bring her longtime friend and ally Alex Toles into her administration. As if growing concerns about violence overseas, a looming midterm election, and stalemates in the legislature aren’t enough for the president to handle, news of a family illness sends shock waves through the Fletcher-Reid family. Home and family have always been Candace’s strength. For the first time since Candace’s inauguration, the entire Fletcher-Reid clan will gather at the White House for the annual Fourth of July Barbecue. It will mark the beginning of changes for the entire First Family and their closest friends. Marianne and Scott move to Connecticut. Jonah looks to connect with his father. Dana announces she’s divorcing Steve. Shell accepts the role of White House Communications Director. Jameson embarks on a solo trip to Europe. Candace hits the campaign trail. And Pearl and Cooper travel to Connecticut to spend a few weeks at Marianne’s. Learning to maintain their relationships while being independent might be the hardest task for them all. INDEPENDENCE DAY is the 15th installment in the best-selling BY DESIGN series written by Nancy Ann Healy as JA Armstrong.

Adjusting to life as the first family takes time. As Candace and Jameson learn to embrace their home in the White House, life all around them continues to change. Jameson navigates the sometimes rocky landscape of motherhood with Cooper. Relationships are reinvented as Candace’s adult children look to establish roots in new places. Marianne and Scott make a move to Connecticut. Jonah and Laura return to New York. And Michelle accepts a role in her mother’s administration. Meanwhile, Dana struggles with her separation from Steve, and Alex and Cassidy make the move to Washington to support Candace. The demands of the presidency never stop. Candace faces burgeoning threats abroad and pressure to advance her domestic agenda. Upheavals in Europe, a new Russian president, the untimely death of powerful allies, and a growing anti-democratic movement at home challenge Candace’s ability to advance her agenda. Jameson makes a solo trip to Germany just as Candace is hitting the campaign trail for mid-term candidates. Candace and Jameson embrace the new normal of living as the first family. Until an attempt on Candace’s life shakes the foundations of the administration and the Reid family. Parenthood, friendship, and love never take a backseat to politics or the presidency. If Candace hopes to succeed as president, she’ll need to issue a different kind of executive order. Join the Fletcher-Reid clan as they continue their journey. Crack open a few fortune cookies with Candace. Laugh at Jameson’s antics. And take a little time for Bible Study along the way. Executive Order is the sixteenth installment in the best-selling By Design Series.

It’s the midpoint of Candace Reid’s first presidential term, and the stakes have never been higher. Political adversary Lawson Klein is poised to announce his candidacy, vowing to challenge Candace in the next election. With control of Congress hanging in the balance as the midterms approach, threats continue to brew at home and abroad. As Candace navigates the relentless pressures of governing America and maintaining global leadership, her wife, Jameson, juggles the demands of family life and political advocacy—all within the confines of what she calls the world’s biggest “mouse house.” Jonathan Fletcher, Candace’s ex-husband, battles terminal cancer, further complicating their already demanding lives. Separated by duty but united by love, Candace and Jameson draw strength from each other while discovering unexpected sources of support. Told through their alternating perspectives, Revisions offers an intimate glimpse into the challenges of their partnership, their evolving family, and their hopes for the future. Revisions is the 18th installment in JA Armstrong’s best-selling By Design Series , following Candace and Jameson Reid as they live, love, and lead as America’s most unexpected First Family.