New Releases by Carly Phillips

He doesn’t do anything half way… In bed or out. And when Dylan Rhodes, Travel Director for the Miami Thunder football team, decides to pursue Olivia Dare, he goes all in. When the Pro-Bowl takes them to the desert oasis of Arizona, Dylan is determined to make sure their time together isn’t all business. What happens while at the luxury resort is life altering but when Olivia admits her deepest secret, will Dylan be able to prove he’s a man with staying power? Or will Olivia be disappointed again, this time by the most important man in her life?

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.

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.

"Hot, hot, hot!! Carly Phillips knows how to deliver! "-- Rachel Van Dyken #1 NYT Bestselling author of The Bet "Dare to Love is one of my favorite reads this year." HM Ward, author of NYT best selling series The Arrangement.After ending a relationship to a cheating, domineering man, Isabelle Masters takes off in her leased Mercedes, only to be arrested for grand theft auto and hauled to a local police station. To her surprise, she is rescued by the most unlikely person possible, Gabriel Dare, a man she''s been attracted to for far too long. Gabe offers Isabelle freedom along with an invitation to Eden, an exclusive island resort where everything and anything is possible.Although Gabe yearns to possess Isabelle, he knows all too well he must fight his primitive need to bind her to him, and instead help bring out the independent woman she yearns to become - or risk losing her for good.A woman who needs to run her own life. An Alpha man who needs to exert control. Can she surrender to his demands without losing her sense of self once more?

He knows how to score …on the field and in the bedroom. But Alex Dare isn’t prepared for the injury that sidelines him into early retirement. Still, if it means working closely with the one woman who ever meant more to him than a one night stand, he’s all on board. But there is no amount of wealth or charm that could persuade social worker, Madison Evans, back into Alex''s bed. Good thing Alex loves a challenge. But soon seducing Madison becomes more than just a goal, it just might define his future.

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…

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. Tired of being the easygoing daughter, always ignored in favour of her high-maintenance sister, and no longer interested in being her fiancé''s trophy wife, Nicole Farnsworth calls off her wedding. All she wants is to be herself. And where better to find her destiny than Serendipity? The place where she met the one man who made her heart beat faster, and gave her the courage to reinvent her life - even if he doesn''t know it. Officer Sam Marsden calls Serendipity home and he loves it there - even though his childhood sweetheart was stolen by his best friend. After such heartbreak, Sam fears he can''t trust his instincts when it comes to love. Yet he''s so tempted by Nicole, a woman he met only briefly but who has starred in his dreams ever since. For Nicole and Sam, opening their hearts one more time could change their lives forever. But who''ll be the first to take that chance? Return to Serendipity for more sexy romance with the other books in the series, Serendipity, Destiny, Karma, Fated, Perfect Fit and Perfect Fling.

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.”

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.

All books in the CARLY CLASSICS Series are stand-alone novels! Friends to lovers... They lost their siblings in a car crash and fought over their orphaned niece in court. Now they must find a way to get along for the good of the little girl they both love. Can an unapologetic, arrogant attorney with a soft spot for his niece find a way to open his heart to the one woman he doesn’t think he can trust?

Welcome to Serendipity... Four novels in the New York Times bestselling author''s series about a quaint upstate New York town where love, fate, and fortune are intertwined. Includes Serendipity, Destiny, Karma, and Fated.

On the outside, Molly Gifford has it all—a hot legal career and Daniel Hunter, her equally hot boyfriend. But what she really wants is a family. So when she discovers her real father, she doesn''t hesitate to pack her bags. Even though it means leaving her old life behind… A year later Daniel Hunter''s still trying to get on with his life. Then Molly 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. But this time he''ll be the one walking away—even if it breaks both their hearts to do it….

Juliette Stanton is ten minutes away from vowing to love, honor and cherish a scheming mobster-connected liar. For the rest of her life. And so with the media watching her every move, the high-profile senator''s daughter flees her own wedding. Dubbed "Chicago''s Runaway Bride," Juliette needs somewhere to hide out, and heal her broken heart. So she heads to a "fantasy island" and pays big bucks for anonymity and the chance to meet an honest man who''ll love her for who she really is. Total fantasy, right? Day one, she falls for tall, dark-haired, ocean-blue-eyed Doug Houston. He''s everything she''s ever wanted. Except he''s not exactly who he says he is, either….

Zoe''s a security specialist and a Costas through and through. Her eccentric, rather dubious family runs an Atlantic City spa that''s just this side of legit. So Zoe isn''t inclined to trust handsome, charming Ryan Baldwin when he shows up claiming to be related to Sam, the girl the Costas family is about to adopt. But Ryan is Sam''s uncle and one of the famously rich and snooty Boston Baldwins. Ryan''s search for his sister Faith has led him to news of her death, and to a niece he''s never met. But someone else has also tracked Sam down—someone who never wanted the child to be found. Ryan is determined to protect Sam and find out what really happened to his sister. And Zoe "Whatever-It-Takes" Costas is just the woman to help him do it….

Ten years ago Lilly Dumont was the ultimate poor little rich girl, complete with a huge inheritance…and an uncle determined to take it from her. With the help of her first love, she faked her own death and ran away to New York City, leaving behind everything, including her own name. Lilly Dumont was gone, but Lacey Kincaid was going to make it. Only, neither one ever forgot Ty Benson. Now Lacey''s back to claim her inheritance. And her sizzling reunion with Ty has made her homecoming something to remember! Though not everybody''s thrilled to see Lacey alive and well…. And it''s up to Ty to make sure his childhood sweetheart doesn''t disappear again—this time for good!

Lawyer Mallory Sinclair wants a partnership–almost as much as she wants fellow attorney Jack Latham.

Sam Cooper ("Coop") has just become the most eligible bachelor in New York City. Now that he has foiled a jewelry-store robbery and has been rewarded with the ring of his choice, single women all over the city are fawning over the crime reporter. But Coop isn''t interested in the admirers sending racy underwear his way. His attention is centered solely on Lexie Davis, the only woman in the city who claims not to be interested in his bachelor status. Instead, free-spirited Lexie is interested in Coop''s antique ring, and its—potentially scandalous—history in her family. But Coop is quickly becoming more than just her route to the ring. When his investigation starts to uncover the truth, will she trust her heart—and her family secrets—to this most eligible bachelor?

Sometimes being naughty is far more satisfying than being nice--and the best lovers know that desire is a gift to enjoy together. Four of today''s hottest romance authors are gathered here with stories designed to arouse your imagination, titillate your senses--and leave you breathless . . . Naughty or Nice? Sherrilyn Kenyon heats up an office where two coworkers decide to spend the holidays together--only to find themselves surrendering completely to forbidden passion . . . Carly Phillips explores a "mistletoe moment" when a no-nonsense lawyer intent on seducing her boss meets his twin instead--and gives him a scintillating kiss that leaves him begging for more . . . Patricia Ryan surprises a cynical P.I., who meets the kind of woman he never wanted--until she takes him on a journey of rapturous pleasure . . . Kathryn Smith teases a pair of Regency lovers who once shared a night of white-hot passion with the temptation to forgo propriety for something scandalous and irresistible . . .

Looking this good should be against the law Sexy divorce attorney Jack Latham is brilliant in court and even better in bed. He has no desire to get off the romance go-round, until a high-profile case assigns him to work with his law firm''s resident ice queen, Mallory Sinclair. For years, Mallory''s power suits and cool professionalism have laid down the law for male colleagues. But the lady has a secret. Jack just happens to be the object of her desire. Hiding her lust has been a challenge, but her ambitions demanded the sacrifice. Now, with Jack so tantalizingly close, it''s time to reveal the silk beneath the pinstripes.…

In this steamy classic by "New York Times" bestselling author Phillips, Brianne Nelson becomes the personal massage therapist of injured Jake Lowell--the sexy detective Brianne has fantasized about since they first met. Reissue.

THE HEARTBREAKER The Chandler Brothers from New York Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips are back! He’s a loner who indulges in a one night stand out of town. She’s a senator’s daughter who never expects to see her indulgence again. Small town journalist Chase Chandler has waited a long time for the chance at a national story, putting his dreams on hold to help with his younger trouble-making siblings and taking over the family newspaper. His trip to Washington D.C. is business only until he gets a look at the seductive red-head. Sloane Carlisle isn’t just any woman. She’s a senator’s daughter whose world has been rocked by news that devastates her and she finds solace in Chase’s arms. She was never supposed to see him again except when she heads to the small town of Yorkshire Falls to uncover the truth about her family, she runs headlong into the man she can’t forget and suddenly he’s by her side. All. The. Time. Because unbeknownst to Sloane, in exchange for an exclusive, all Chase needs to do is keep her safe. He’s watched his siblings fall in love and marry and suddenly the man who thought he was finished raising a family wants one with the woman who made him believe in love at first sight. What will it take to get Sloane to say the two words that could turn the town’s most eligible bachelor into the world’s sexiest spouse? In honor of THE BACHELOR’s 20th Anniversary all three books have been updated and will be reissued with gorgeous NEW covers with the same content but modernized for your reading pleasure. The BACHELOR was the first book that Kelly Ripa chose for her Reading with Ripa Bookclub.

There isn''t a woman in town who''s immune to the legendary Chandler charm. Yet so far single cop Rick Chandler has managed to fend off the marriage-minded advances of Yorkshire Falls'' entire female population. A past mistake has taught him never to put his heart on the line . . . until he answers the SOS of a real-life runaway bride. In spite of her pearly gown and tiara, Kendall Sutton vows to never wed -- which makes her the ideal pretend lover who can ward off Rick''s legion of admirers. When their passionate charade flames into the real thing, Rick is suddenly thinking about two words that spell forever after. But will Kendall ever say "I do?" Can a woman who''s had it with weddings tie the knot with the town''s most popular playboy?

THE BACHELOR The Chandler Brothers from New York Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips are back! He’s got wanderlust and no intention of settling down. She’s home to stay and has put her bad boy ex in her rearview mirror. After spending his life abroad, embracing his freedom at every turn as a foreign correspondent, Roman Chandler finds himself the brother nominated to deal with his ailing mother’s matchmaking shenanigans. Thanks to a coin toss, he needs to find someone to marry and fast. It shouldn’t be that hard in sleepy Yorkshire Falls where women fall over themselves to hook a Chandler man. But Roman only wants the one woman who got away. Charlotte Bronson is back home to put down roots and get her lingerie business off the ground. She’s not interested in her past or a man that chose to chase breaking news stories to the far corners of the earth over her. No matter how good they used to be or how combustible their chemistry still burns. It’s up to Roman to convince Charlotte he’s a changed man and here to stay. In honor of THE BACHELOR’s 20th Anniversary all three books have been updated and will be reissued with gorgeous NEW covers with the same content but modernized for your reading pleasure. The BACHELOR was the first book that Kelly Ripa chose for her Reading with Ripa Bookclub.

Phillips, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Bachelor, " makes her hardcover debut with the final title in her series of sexy contemporary romances.