Most Popular Books by Carly Phillips

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.

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?

Catherine runs a catering business, and when she’s catering a big party for the famous Montgomery family, she feels a burning gaze on her. The man looking at her is Logan Montgomery, a successful attorney who’s a shoo-in to be the next mayor. Catherine has been wrongfully shamed by high society in the past, so she’s sworn she’ll never get involved with anyone from that world. However, she can’t fight the feelings she has for this man. She has no idea the dramatic change her life is about to go through after meeting Logan and his family.

All books in the CARLY CLASSICS Series are stand-alone novels! Can One night of passion make him feel worthy of love? Police officer Kevin Manning feels responsible for his partner’s death. Nikki Welles is grieving the loss of her brother, the only family she had left. One night of shared passion leads to so much more than either anticipated... A baby he’d never expected. Another opportunity to get things right. If only he can convince her to give him a second chance. *This title has been previously published as Solitary Man**

A one night stand. A secret. A mistake they tried to forget. On leave from the army, Tyler Dare was just looking for a little fun, but his sister’s best friend is off limits. But unable to deny how sexy and alluring she is, he finds it all too easy to succumb to a night of passion and heat that ends the next morning in the worst way possible. There are just some guys you don’t touch—even someone as innocent and inexperienced as Ella Shaw knows that. But when her best friend’s brother is up for grabs and willing, she can’t resist. After all, she’s wanted him for years… Now, Ella is stranded on a tropical island with a hurricane bearing down, and only Tyler can save her. It’s his chance to make amends for the past and show the woman he’s never forgotten that he’s coming after her…in more ways than one.

Billionaire Bad Boys: Rich, Powerful and sexy as hell. Derek West rose from poverty to take the tech world by storm. He''s sexy, confident and gets any woman he wants. And who he wants is Cassie Storms, the rich girl he’s never been good enough for. She’s desperate to save her family company and there’s only one man who can help. But Derek isn’t interested in helping. He wants to possess both the company and the woman he’s never been able to forget. His plan? To seduce her out of his head. Except once he’s had a taste of Cassie, he doesn’t want to let her go. Her family remembers where he came from, and they won’t allow it. When the truth about their pasts comes to light, though, it may be Cassie who’s going down hard. *All Billionaire Bad Boys Novels stand alone.

She’s a small-town girl. He’s got a restless spirit. Can their hearts bridge the gap? Michael Marsden’s adoptive parents gave him a family, but Serendipity never felt like home so he fled to Manhattan, where he’s an undercover cop with a reputation for skirting the rules. But when his police chief father steps down to fight a serious illness, Mike returns home to fill his dad’s by-the-book shoes. Serendipity hasn’t changed much but there’s one familiar face from the past that he never expected to see—Officer Cara Hartley. She’s the only woman that ever made him consider giving up his lone-wolf ways. Cara is determined to keep a professional distance from her new boss, the one night stand she never forgot. But hearing Mike’s deep, sexy voice ignites memories of how he set her body on fire. It isn’t long before their red-hot chemistry tempts them to cross a dangerous line both personally and professionally, leaving Cara hoping for a future where she can have it all. But when Mike’s long-absent biological father returns, the fragile bonds that could have kept him in Serendipity threaten to snap. And Mike must face his past if he and Cara are to have any kind of future. Will Mike realize he fits perfectly in Serendipity with Cara, or will he choose to walk away? You wanted more Serendipity? NYT bestselling author Carly Phillips delivers! Welcome to “Serendipity’s Finest”, a spinoff series featuring three siblings navigating careers and love in the shadow of their beloved police chief father, mom’s Sunday pot roasts, and a small town they’ll never quite manage to leave behind.

Samantha Reed is willing to settle into marriage as a trophy wife to a wealthy older man—if it will help her aging father pay off his debts. But not before having her first, last and only fling—cramming a lifetime’s worth of lust into one weekend with the first available guy she finds. And when her car breaks down near a roadside tavern, she sets her sights on the sexy bartender—Mac Mackenzie…the perfect man for her love-him-and-leave-him fantasy. Only, it never occurs to Samantha that she might fall in love—or that Mac might have a few fantasies of his own….

THE PLAYBOY The Chandler Brothers from New York Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips are back! He’s the town’s most popular playboy. She’s sworn off men and weddings for good. Police officer, Rick Chandler, has managed to fend off the marriage-minded women in his small town but it’s getting more difficult with each passing day. After all, there’s something about the Chandler charm that keeps them coming back with hope in their hearts. What’s a man determined to stay single to do? Kendall Sutton is a cliche, a runaway bride stuck on the side of the road, until she’s rescued by the sexiest cop she’s ever seen. In spite of her pearly gown and tiara, Kendall vows to never get married—which makes her the ideal fake girlfriend to ward off Rick’s legion of admirers. But when their charade starts to feel real, suddenly the town’s most popular playboy has marriage on his mind – but will a woman with Kendall’s jaded past ever say “I do”? 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.

Easy money. That''s why P.I. Ben Callahan agrees to take the job of watching over spoiled heiress Grace Montgomery. But he soon discovers she has a reckless streak a mile wide. She''s determined to experience everything she''s been missing…including a chance to explore her sensual side. And she wants to do that exploring with Ben! He''s not complaining—it''s just too bad what they''ve got going won''t last after Grace discovers Ben''s on the family payroll….

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?

A woman who needs to run her own life. A man who needs to exert control. Can she surrender to his demands without losing her sense of self once more? After ending a relationship to a cheating, domineering man, Isabelle Masters takes off in her leased Mercedes, only to be arrested for grand theft and hauled to a local police station. To her surprise, she is rescued by the most unlikely person, Gabriel Dare, a man she’s been attracted to for far too long. 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.

She thinks happily ever after only happens in romance novels. He can’t wait to prove her wrong… Falling in love is not on Raven Walsh’s agenda. Running from her past keeps her way too busy for that. She can, however, handle a friends-with-benefits scenario with the hot billionaire who co-owns The Back Door bar. But trusting him with her heart? Not a chance… Remington Sterling has had his eye on the smart and sexy Raven since she started waitressing at his bar. He knows she’s gun-shy where relationships are concerned. But he’s ready to do whatever it takes to convince her he’s worth the risk… When Raven’s secrets catch up to her in a big way, she must decide if the potential cost of trusting Remy is more than she’s willing to pay—and Remy will need to figure out how far he’s willing to go for love… Just One More Moment, book 1 in the Sterling Family series (all can be read as standalones), is a spicy contemporary romance featuring a ready-to-run heroine and the possessive, protective alpha hero who is more than ready to catch her. Download today! ufeff• • • • • Meet The Sterling Family, part of Carly Phillips’ bestselling Kingston Family Series of sizzling stand-alone romances. The Kingston Family Series (every book stands alone) 1. Just One Night (The Kingston Family) 2. Just One Scandal (The Kingston Family) 3. Just One Chance (The Kingston Family) 4. Just One Spark (The Kingston Family) 5. Just One Dare (The Dirty Dares) 6. Just One Kiss (The Dirty Dares) 7. Just One Taste (The Dirty Dares) 8. Just Another Spark short story (The Kingston Family) 9. Just One Fling (The Dirty Dares) 10. Just One Tease (The Dirty Dares) 11. Just One More Moment (The Sterling Family)

A one night stand with no names exchanged. Six years later, she comes face to face with her baby’s father again. Aurora Michaels isn’t the same girl she was that spring night. No longer homeless and living in the back room of a diner where she worked, she’s now a member of the wealthy Kingston family. She has her daughter, a career and has adjusted to her new normal. Billionaire Nick Dare is a man who takes charge. He runs the hotel arm of the family empire and his life revolves around business and travel. A quick stop at his brother''s movie premier has him doing a double take. The woman who haunts his dreams is there. He’s been given a second chance and is determined to make the most of it. When he learns about their daughter, Nick becomes a man on a mission. Aurora and their child are his. Even if he has to knock down Aurora’s emotional walls to prove it.

One night. No strings. Things just got complicated. Between long hours in the ER and failing to please her demanding father, Dr. Alexa Collins barely has time for a life, and the strain is starting to take its toll. On a rare night out, she can’t resist getting a little crazy on the dance floor. Or playfully crooking her finger at the sinfully hot football player watching her every move. And when a dance leads to some hot, stress-relieving sex, she’s all in with Luke Thompson. He’s just the no-risk diversion she desperately needs. When Luke proposes they spend some time together, Alexa can’t say no. Not when he’s so determined to show her how to have fun. Alexa figures it can’t hurt to have a few days with the irresistible Luke. After all, he’ll be gone soon, and her life will return to the daily grind. Except this perfect stranger is more than she anticipated and when it’s time to say goodbye, he’ll be taking a big piece of her heart with him. * Perfect Strangers was originally part of the Hot Summer Nights anthology.

The Knight Brothers Series 3 Alpha Billionaire brothers find love + a bonus story in the Knights’ world. Take Me Again – All alpha all the time, Sebastian Knight’s confidence never wavers. At least not until Ashley Easton walks back into his life, wanting nothing to do with the playboy who broke her heart. Take Me Down – Parker Knight lived and lost his dream. He was going through the motions. And then he met her. Dare Me Tonight – One virgin, one night, one surprise baby… Take Me Now – He acts like he barely knows her, but she knows he''s the one… *All Knight Brothers Series books stand alone.

Hot Property Sparks fly between baseball''s once-hottest star and the woman who''s helping him turn his life around in book four of the fan-favorite Hot Zone series by New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips Just one short season ago, major league center fielder John Roper had it all: the looks—and personal life—of a sports hero and the public''s adoration. But this hot property''s lucky streak has run out. After a World Series disaster, fans diss him, shock jocks mock him and his dysfunctional family hassles him for money he really can''t spare. Now it''s up to him, and Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone, to get his life back on track. Amy finds it''s easier said than done. What with the constant intrusions of his nutty family, a crazed fan playing stalker, and Roper''s refusal to put his own needs first, she''s starting to think that life in the fast lane isn''t all it''s cracked up to be. But when the two retreat to a secluded lodge, the sexy center fielder throws Amy a curveball—one she never saw coming….

Billionaire Bad Boys: Rich, Powerful and Sexy as hell. Alphalicious and still demanding, Kaden Barnes has everything a man could want: a beautiful wife, an adorable toddler son, and a life most people would envy. What he misses is being alone with his wife. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, he can’t think of a better gift than a vacation to the exclusive island of Eden where sensuality reigns. But no sooner do they arrive than he realizes something is bothering his beautiful wife. Can he seduce Lexie into a revelation and, if so, can he handle what she has to tell him that will upend their already chaotic life? *A complete stand-alone for people who haven’t yet read GOING DOWN EASY but a special treat for those who want to revisit a favorite couple.

4 Swoony Standalone Romances in one Box Set! Sexy, contemporary, standalone novels full of tropes and sexy fun. Books from early in Carly’s career, brought back for your reading enjoyment. The Right Choice Marry for friendship? Or wait for love? Advice columnist Carly Wexler has mapped out her entire life, and she’s convinced by marrying her best friend she’ll find happiness. The fact that they have no sexual sparks? No problem. Or so she thinks…until Mike Novak, her fiancé’s brother, arrives for the wedding. Could the best man be the right choice for her after all? Perfect Partners 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? Unexpected Chances Headline: Hollywood Heartthrob returns home for the girl he left behind. Dylan North is back…ten years after he left his small town and high school sweetheart behind. But is he here to stay? Dr. Holly Evans has a great career and a fulfilling life. The last thing she needs is Dylan''s visit stirring up old feelings. Can his unexpected return reignite their love…or does happily ever after only happen in the movies? Worthy of Love Can one night of passion make him feel worthy of love? Police officer Kevin Manning feels responsible for his partner’s death. Nikki Welles is grieving the loss of her brother, the only family she had left. One night of shared passion leads to so much more than either anticipated— A baby he’d never expected. Another opportunity to get things right. If only he can convince her to give him a second chance.