Best Selling Books by Carly Phillips

He’s the sexy stranger passing through. Is she enough to make him stay? He’s rich, charming, devastatingly handsome—and exactly the kind of city man who breezes in, turns lives upside down, then leaves without looking back. My father and I are barely holding our mountain resort together and the last thing I need is a sexy distraction with a killer smile and an expiration date. But Parker refuses to keep his distance. He helps when I don’t ask. Protects what matters to me. Makes me feel things I haven’t wanted in far too long. The problem? The more I fall for him, the more I stand to lose when he leaves. And with someone trying to destroy everything we’ve built, trusting Parker may be the biggest risk of all. Perfect for readers who love opposites attract, protective heroes, small-town charm, emotional tension, *This title has been re-edited into first person point of view and has a new cover, but the story is the same as the original.

Dare Nation — The Complete Series 4 books in one amazing package! Each stands alone. Dare to Resist He’s about to find a baby on his doorstep… and his assistant in his bed. Austin Prescott is a lot of things. Ex-football player. Sports agent. And as of this morning? Father. Finding a baby on his doorstep should have been a joke, but the pink sticky note and baby carrier she came in is deadly serious. What’s an out-of-his-depth bachelor to do? Call his tempting and beyond gorgeous executive assistant and beg her to move in. Close quarters. A baby. Undeniable chemistry. What could possibly go wrong? Dare to Tempt He’s a smooth-talking jock in trouble. She’s the solution to his problems. Love is the last thing they expected to find. Damon Prescott had it all. Star quarterback. Money. Fame. Now? He’s being accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs and banned from the sport and team he loves. Determined to prove he’s innocent, he hires tough-as-nails private investigator Evie Wolfe. Evie’s used to men dismissing her, especially playboys like Damon Prescott, so she’s not buying the sexual lines he’s trying to sell. She’s with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway. Dare to Play He’s the bad boy of baseball who’s about to lose everything. She needs a husband to get custody of her teenage sister. Suddenly a marriage of convenience doesn’t look so bad. Pitcher Jaxon Prescott has a lot on his plate. Major League Baseball. Reputation as a player. And now? He’s on the verge of losing it all. What’s a bad boy to do? Marry his sister’s best friend to save his career, even if it’s the opposite of everything he wants and believes in. Macy Walker needs to provide stability, and marrying someone would do the trick. Luckily for her, her best friend’s brother needs a wife. They’re this close to getting exactly what they want—as long as they don’t fall in love. Dare to Stay He’s the one who left. She’s the one he left behind. Willow James, athletic trainer for the Miami Thunder football team, knows abandonment and hurt. A child of foster care, she’s been moved around and left behind more times than she cares to count. Just when she was starting to let her guard down with Braden Prescott, he left for a two-year stint with Doctors Without Borders. Now he’s back. He knows leaving her once was the biggest mistake of his life. Can Willow learn to trust him not to leave, especially when adventure comes calling again? *All Dare Nation Series books stand alone.

Two classic Carly Phillips stories about love, loss and second chances ...The Playboy''s Second ChanceThis story was formerly titled Kismet. Since the title was confusing to readers, I changed the name and now bring you The Playboy''s Second Chance. I hope you enjoy my sexy, stand-alone novella.Trevor Dane, Wall Street Hot Shot and billionaire, has everything -- money, power and any woman he could possibly want yet he isn''t happy. When his latest interviewer turns out to be the one woman he''s never forgotten, Trevor sees a second chance and he won''t let Lissa Gardelli''s wariness or old hurts stop him from getting back into her bed... and her heart.Midnight AngelHollywood superstar, Dylan North, revisits his home town with the express intent of seeing his first love once more, to see if they can reignite the love he stupidly threw away ten years before. The last thing Dr. Holly Evans needs in her life is her high school sweetheart returning and stirring up old feelings. But Dylan is determined to convince Holly that happily ever doesn''t only happen in the movies.

2 sexy books in one bundle! Cross My Heart Ten years ago, seventeen-year-old Lily Dumont faked her own death to escape an uncle who wanted her inheritance, leaving her old life—and love, behind…but Lily never forgot Ty Benson. When Ty discovers Lily’s uncle is about to have her declared legally dead in order to get his hands on the family money, Ty seeks out Lily and urges her to return home, face her past and reclaim what rightfully belongs to her. Can Ty reclaim Lily as well? Or will she leave him again, this time for good? Sealed with a Kiss On the outside, Molly Gifford had it all—a hot legal career and a hotter boyfriend. But what she really wanted was a family. So when she discovered her real father, she didn’t hesitate to pack her bags. Even though it meant leaving her old life behind. Daniel Hunter’s still trying to get on with his life after losing Molly. Then she shows up at his door, begging for help. Her newfound father is under arrest for murder, and she’s convinced Hunter is the only attorney with the skill and reputation to get him off. Hunter can’t resist helping an innocent man and he’s still drawn to Molly. Although he can’t resist her, he won’t be hurt again. This time he’s determined to be the one who walks away with his heart and emotions intact.

I’ve spent my entire adult life in a lab chasing breakthroughs instead of adventures. Saving lives is what I do. Having one? That’s never been my strong suit. Then my lab is broken into and it’s clear someone will stop at nothing to steal the pharmaceutical formula I’ve spent years creating. With nowhere else to turn, I run to the only man I trust to keep me alive. Shane Landon. My brother’s best friend. My first heartbreak. The gorgeous, infuriating bodyguard I never truly got over. Finding him naked in his outdoor shower is embarrassing enough. Realizing he still looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world is even worse. Now Shane is determined to keep me close as we race to my reclusive mentor—the one person who holds the final piece of the formula someone is willing to kill for. The closer we get, the more dangerous the hunt becomes. And the harder it is to ignore the sparks between us. Shane has always put the job first. Protecting me is just another assignment… until it’s not. Because somewhere between running for our lives and sharing one impossible temptation after another, the line between duty and desire disappears. If we survive the people hunting us, we might finally get the second chance we''ve spent years denying ourselves. Perfect for readers who love brother’s best friend, protector heroes, forced proximity, on-the-run romantic suspense, second chances, sizzling chemistry, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. A Bodyguard Bad Boys novella. Originally published as part of 1001 Dark Nights. This title has been re-edited into first person point of view and has a new cover, but the story is the same as the original.

Passions ignite in these all-new stories from four bestselling masters of contemporary romance… In Jaci Burton’s “Hope Smolders,” struggling divorcee Jane has put her personal life on hold to raise her kids—until she runs into Will, her ex’s former best friend, who convinces her it’s time to start having fun again. Carly Phillips takes you back to the town of Serendipity, where overworked Alexa has an instant connection with a sinfully sexy football star on the dance floor. A one-night stand evolves into multiple nights when Luke decides to teach the good doctor about his own brand of fun. But when it’s time for him to leave town, will these “Perfect Strangers” be able to say goodbye for good? In Jessica Clare’s “Legend of Jane,” an intrepid Bloggess catches the eye of local law enforcement when she gets caught trespassing. Luckily, Luanne wouldn’t mind getting handcuffed by Officer Hotness… Single girl Chelsea is tired of feeling like the fifth wheel on her weekend jaunt to Lake Placid, until she gets stuck out in the cold and finds a muscular knight in shining armor to warm her up—in Erin McCarthy’s “Ice Princess.”

illionaire Bad Boys: Rich, Powerful and Sexy as hell. He isn''t Mr. Nice Guy... Julian Dane thought he''d hit rock bottom - until he met a woman (isn''t that what they all say?). He used her and broke her heart. Now he wants to turn things around but the damage he dealt stands in his way. Kendall Parker''s unique issues have made it hard to live a normal life. Very few people understand her and she trusts even less ... but she believed in Julian once, and he only betrayed her. Now Julian is back - a new man - and determined to win Kendall''s heart. But this reformed bad boy just might find that Going in Deep is harder than it looks.

New York Times bestselling author of the Dare to Love series welcomes you to Serendipity, where love, fate and fortune intertwine... Fans of Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, Julie James and Jill Shalvis, will fall head over heels with Carly Phillips'' special town and her unforgettable characters. Police Officer Dare Barron has had a crush on Liza McKnight since he was a teenager. But the closest he''s ever come to interacting with her is watching Liza regularly bail out her brother Brian. Dare''s dark past with Brian has always kept him from pursuing Liza. Then Liza finds herself in need of protection and Dare appoints himself as the man for the job. And while the sizzling attraction between Dare and Liza draws them together, the past that Dare and Brian share threatens to keep the two apart for ever. Return to Serendipity for more sexy romance with the other books in the series, Serendipity, Destiny, Fated, Perfect Fit, Perfect Fling and Perfect Together.

A runaway bride.ufeff Her older brother’s off-limits friend. Taking one more shot at love should be easy, right? Not on a dare. Samantha Dare had one thought when she found out her fiancé was a lying cheat. Escape. So, she ran from her wedding… straight into the arms of the man who once gave her the hottest kiss of her life. But rebounding with her brother’s friend would be a huge mistake… wouldn’t it? The last thing Dex Sterling needs is more chaos in his life. Retiring from football and starting over in broadcasting gave him plenty of that. But even though Samantha is chaos personified, for some reason, he’s still not able to keep his mind—or hands—off her… Is a little bit of forced proximity and a lot of sexual chemistry enough to earn them a second chance at happily ever after? Samantha and Dex are about to find out… Just One More Dare, book 2 in the Sterling Family series, is a light, spicy, forbidden best friend’s little sister, contemporary sports romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today and get ready to fall for the youngest Dare and the man of Samantha’s dreams! For long-time readers: Yes, that Samantha Dare! Yes, you will see Ian Dare! For new-to-me readers: A stand-alone story of two people with a history of sizzling attraction.

THE LUCKY SERIES 3 sexy cousins battles their family past to win the women they love. 3 complete books in one box set. LUCKY CHARM He broke her heart to save his own. Now she’s back and she wants the only man she’s ever loved. Derek Corwin is well aware of the family curse—every Corwin male who married for love would be destined to lose his woman and his fortune. He decides to outsmart the prophesy that has plagued his family for generations by breaking up with his first love—and marrying someone else. Now, divorced and broke, all he has left is his teenage daughter, a boatload of regret … and wariness when it comes to love. Until Gabrielle Donovan returns, determined to rekindle their passion. Will her stubborn streak and her unwavering love be the lucky charm Derek so desperately needs? LUCKY STREAK They’re strangers who wake up in the same bed. In Las Vegas. And realize they’re married! When Mike Corwin awakens after some wild partying in Vegas $100,000 richer and married to Amber Rose Brennan, the gorgeous woman he met the night before, he thinks he''s hit the jackpot. The bad news is that Amber''s a con who takes his money and runs. Seems the family jinx has finally hit him. Hard. But to Amber, Mike isn''t business as usual. If only she didn''t need the money to ensure her father''s safety, she might actually have fallen for the intense lawman. Instead, she''s forced to betray him. Now Mike''s hell-bent on divorce and Amber''s on the run…but when a twist of fate reunites them, can they turn their run of bad fortune into a lucky streak that lasts forever? LUCKY BREAK A long standing family curse. Two feuding families. Can love turn both of their lives around? Jason Corwin knows he should resist his attraction to Lauren Perkins. After all, it was one of her ancestors who came up with the curse that has plagued every Corwin male to misery and the single life. But after one night of mind-blowing sex with his supposed—and very seductive—enemy, he can''t bring himself to stay away. All Lauren wants is to sell her late grandmother''s old house and leave the past behind forever. But that''s not an easy thing to do with gorgeous contractor Jason Corwin whispering sweet, sexy somethings in her ear. About staying. Can she be the lucky break that Jason needs? *Each book stands alone!

Oops, she did it again… A one-night stand with a billionaire. A surprise pregnancy. Can she trust his love? Or is it the baby tying them together? Charlotte Kendall never expected history to repeat itself after a one-night stand at a wedding. Especially since a past encounter left her co-parenting twin daughters she adores. Except this time, her baby daddy is a man she can’t resist. Billionaire Jared Sterling always gets what he wants—and he wants Charlotte Kendall. When he learns she’s pregnant, he’s all in. But Charlotte’s past has taught this independent, single mom to guard her heart. She doubts Jared’s motives and believes he’s only invested for the baby. Their chemistry is undeniable and Jared will do anything to convince Charlotte she’s his endgame. But her life is complicated and when her brother’s recklessness puts Charlotte in danger, Jared takes over, proving he’s offering the love and stability she has always craved. Now Charlotte must decide—will she keep running from the man who’s offering her everything, or take a chance on love?

HOT STUFF Powerhouse sports publicist Annabelle Jordan has sworn never to date another jock—not even one as sinfully sexyas football legend Brandon Vaughn. Yet as the two team up to turn his image around, the chemistry between them might be too hot to handle. HOT NUMBER She might work at a sports agency, but Micki Jordan has decided she''s through being just one of the guys. But when she sets her sights on pro ballplayer and renowned playboy Damian Fuller, her heart might be in major-league trouble… HOT ITEM Cool, collected Sophie Jordan loves her daily routine running her family''s top sports management agency—until star quarterback and notorious bad boy Riley Nash tempts her to break all the rules. HOT PROPERTY Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone has one task: to help center fielder John Roper get his life back on track after a World Series disaster. But then the two retreat to a secluded lodge to escape the fallout—and the gorgeous ballplayer throws Amy a curveball she never saw coming…

Are you ready to get Dirty Sexy with a Saint? Clay Kincaid knows he''s more a sinner than a saint. Especially when it comes to women. With a rough and damaged past that has left him jaded, he doesn''t do committed relationships. But he does like sex?the hotter and harder, the better. He likes it fast and filthy, which is why he refuses to even touch someone as sweet and guileless as Samantha Jamieson. Until he discovers that she likes it just as down and dirty as he does. Let the sinning begin . . .

Long ago, as revenge on a Corwin who stole her son''s fiancée, a witch proclaimed an eternal curse that every Corwin male who married for love would be destined to lose his woman and his fortune… Derek thought he could outsmart the long-standing Corwin curse by breaking up with Gabrielle, his first love—and marrying someone else. Now, divorced and broke, all he has left is his teenage daughter and a healthy respect for ancient sorcery. But then Gabrielle returns, determined to defeat the curse and rekindle their passion. But will her stubborn streak and her unwavering love be the lucky charm Derek so desperately needs?

Juliette Collins is privileged and isolated from the world by her over-protective father. She thinks she knows the truth about her history until a file on her father''s computer reveals she has sisters she never knew about. Against her father''s wishes, she heads to a small beach community to meet her siblings... and finds herself way out of her depth instead. In the personal protection business, Braden Clark thinks nothing of taking on a job to watch over a city girl in town for the summer. If her father wants to know his daughter is safe, it''s no problem and an easy way of earning a paycheck. Except Braden doesn''t count on falling for the sheltered Juliette.

The New York Times bestselling author of the Dare to Love series welcomes you to Serendipity, where love, fate and fortune intertwine... Fans of Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, Julie James and Jill Shalvis, will fall head over heels with Carly Phillips'' special town and her unforgettable characters. Michael Marsden escaped Serendipity to Manhattan where he wouldn''t be burdened with living up to the family name. But when he returns to replace his ailing father as chief of police, loner Michael is awakened by something he never expected... That something is Serendipity cop Cara Hartley, who challenges Michael at every turn. Just as their sexual tension ignites, the obstacles between them become more difficult. He''s her boss and her best friend''s brother - but also there''s that certain secret that Cara has become privy to. One that could destroy any future they might have together. Return to Serendipity for more sexy romance with the other books in the series, Serendipity, Destiny, Karma, Fated, Perfect Fling and Perfect Together.

Trevor Dane, Wall Street Hot Shot and billionaire, has everything - money, power and any woman he could possibly want yet he isn''t happy. When his latest interviewer turns out to be the one woman he''s never forgotten, Trevor sees a second chance and he won''t let Lissa Gardelli''s wariness or old hurts stop him from getting back into her bed... and her heart. This story was formerly titled Kismet. Since the title was confusing to readers, I changed the name and now bring you The Playboy''s Second Chance. I hope you enjoy my sexy, stand-alone novella.

Für den Polizisten Levi Kincaid geht es immer um Disziplin und Kontrolle ... im Schlafzimmer und außerhalb, und er war immer sehr sorgfältig bei der Auswahl der Frauen, die seinen Regeln gehorchen. Heißer Sex und intensive Leidenschaft? Kein Problem. Emotionale Bindungen? Auf keinen Fall. Aber er hätte nie erwartet, dass er sich in einen blauäugigen Engel verlieben würde. Seine ganze Kontrolle? Chancenlos gegen Sarah Robins, die eine Frau, der er nicht widerstehen kann ...