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Carly Phillips is the author of Perfect Partners (2013), The Playboy (2003), Worthy of Love (2015), The Heartbreaker (2003), Going Down Again (2020).

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Perfect Partners

release date: Apr 10, 2013
Perfect Partners
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?

The Playboy

release date: Aug 01, 2003
The Playboy
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?

Worthy of Love

release date: Jun 13, 2015
Worthy of Love
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**

The Heartbreaker

release date: Aug 01, 2003
The Heartbreaker
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Billionaire Bad Boys series comes the conclusion to the hilarious Chandler Brothers series. As the eldest of three rebel-rousing brothers, Chase Chandler has waited a long time to leave his small-town roots behind. All bets are off when the single journalist meets a redhead who arouses a lot more than lust. Yet Sloane Carlisle isn''t just any woman. She''s a senator''s daughter who is about to thrust him into the eye of a breaking political scandal-and a shot at a story that''s already making headlines. All Chase has to do for an exclusive is keep her out of harm''s way. A woman who refuses to play the Washington game, Sloane has just been hit with a bombshell that calls her entire identity into question. Feeling vulnerable, she does something completely out of character: She spends an incredible, passionate night with a handsome stranger. The last thing she expects is to ever see him again. But when she goes to the Chandlers'' hometown of Yorkshire Falls to uncover the truth about her family, there he is! Not only that, her sometime amour Chase Chandler is sticking closer than a Capitol Hill groupie and igniting more sparks than the Fourth of July. Suddenly a guy who has always steered clear of marriage is falling for a serious-minded woman with a family secret that could land them both in danger. If they survive the fallout, 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?

Going Down Again

release date: Feb 04, 2020
Going Down Again
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.

The Bachelor

release date: Aug 01, 2003
The Bachelor
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Billionaire Bad Boys series, the first book in her laugh-out-loud romance series about three brothers finding love. Foreign correspondent Roman Chandler has always prized his freedom above all else. Now losing a coin toss has sealed this youngest brother''s fate. Finding someone to escort down the aisle is the easy part-every wannabe bride in sleepy Yorkshire Falls is itching to get hitched to this gorgeous, globe-trotting Chandler man. But Roman still lusts after the woman who got away. Stunning heartbreaker Charlotte Bronson has come home to put down roots and get her lingerie business off the ground. She wants a man that won''t go chasing off to the far corners of the earth for a breaking news story. He wants her to say "I do."

Perfect Fling

release date: Sep 08, 2023
Perfect Fling
She’s the town good girl. He’s the sexy bad boy. But a one-night stand is about to bring consequences neither expects. Serendipity assistant district attorney Erin Marsden rarely makes mistakes and is perfectly content with her predictable life, thank you very much. Until the day sexy Cole Sanders returns to town and tempts her off her good-girl path. After seven years of deep undercover work, Cole Sanders comes home to help his aging dad and rediscover his buried sense of right and wrong. He’s not there to get involved with the town’s good-girl, who has always been off limits to a bad boy like him. But Cole’s a rebel at heart and he just can’t ignore their blazing-hot chemistry. He also can’t ignore the consequences of their intense one-night stand—Erin is pregnant with his baby. As if that’s not enough to make his protective instincts kick in, Erin’s current case has danger written all over it. But Cole is determined to protect the woman he loves, and Erin finds herself succumbing to his alpha demands. Now Cole just needs to prove to both himself and Erin that he can give her and their baby the love they deserve.

Going Down Easy

release date: Jul 19, 2016
Going Down Easy
Billionaire Bad Boys: Rich, Powerful and sexy as hell. Billionaire Kaden Barnes has a reputation for being difficult and always getting his way. Enigmatic and exacting, he’s unable to keep an assistant for long. Enter his newest hire, Lexie Parker. She’s no-nonsense, efficient and all business… She’s also hot as sin and soon starring in Kaden’s dirtiest fantasies. As their passion for each other reaches a boiling point, neither can control the explosive outcome when they finally give in to their desires. He may think he’s calling the shots, but for this bad boy, going down easy has never felt so good. *All Billionaire Bad Boys Novels stand alone.

Karma

release date: Jun 30, 2023
Karma
They’ve got chemistry. But he’s her brother’s worst enemy—and arresting officer. For Officer Dare Barron, there’s only one good thing about bad-boy Brian McKnight getting thrown in the drunk tank again. Being there when Brian’s sister, Liza, strides into the precinct on those long, delectable legs to bail her brother out. It’s not just the old building’s failing air conditioning making Dare sweat. Liza is a contradiction of proper lady and sexy siren who’s riveted Dare’s attention since high school. She’s always been oblivious, which is a good thing because she’s way out of his league. Plus, she’s got a huge blind spot where her brother’s concerned, and Dare knows what’s hiding in that void she refuses to see. When one of those secrets threatens Liza’s safety, Dare doesn’t hesitate to appoint himself her protector. Close proximity awakens Liza’s desire for the sexy cop and fuels the sizzling heat between them, but the bad blood between their families could ruin any chance for love. Note: Karma is book five of Serendipity series by NYT bestselling author Carly Phillips. Contains a by-the-book cop with some hot off-shift fantasies about the girl of his dreams, and a woman who doesn’t quite mind being looked at like she’s a hot fudge sundae.

Just One More Moment

release date: Mar 12, 2024
Just One More Moment
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)

Perfect Fit

release date: Aug 04, 2023
Perfect Fit
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.

Going Down Hard

release date: Feb 21, 2017
Going Down Hard
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.

Love Me If You Dare

release date: Sep 01, 2010
Love Me If You Dare
When hostage negotiator Rafe Mancuso takes a bullet to save Sara Rios, his former partner, his actions make him a bona fide hero—and New York City''s newest most eligible bachelor. Then Rafe admits that Sara is much more than just another woman he''s rescued. Suddenly, a firestorm of gossip turns him into exactly what he doesn''t want to be: the Bachelor Blog''s newest hot topic. His only solution is to leave town and get himself out of the spotlight…and sexy, jaded Sara out of his mind. NYPD officer Sara Rios has Rafe to thank for saving her life, and Rafe to blame for the media chaos surrounding her. She wants to throw herself back into duty at full throttle, but until her injuries heal, she''s on leave and in search of her rescuer. From the moment she finds Rafe and meets his large, boisterous family, she''s hooked. But mutual attraction doesn''t always mean happily-ever-after, and these two have a long way to go to find their fairy-tale ending….

Perfect Together

release date: Sep 29, 2023
Perfect Together
This big-city girl is ready for Serendipity. But is Serendipity ready for her? No sane woman breaks off an engagement to an extremely handsome, rich man, right? But Nicole Farnsworth is tired of being the good daughter, and she’s sick of being her fiancé’s arm-candy. So she flees to Serendipity. She can’t think of a better place to find some peace and figure out what comes next. “Next” shouldn’t include falling for the man who once slapped handcuffs on her wrists—and unwittingly changed her life. But in this small town, fate and fortune make the decisions. Sam Marsden trusts his instincts as a cop, but when it comes to love? Not so much. Back when he’d mistakenly arrested Nicole, she’d made his jaded heart beat faster and he thought she’d reciprocated. But she returned to her high-society life in NYC and slipped through his fingers. Since then, he’s tried and failed to stop dreaming about the beautiful woman. Now Nicole is back and it isn’t long before they give in to the attraction that never stopped burning. But when the reason Nicole ran away from home catches up with her, it’ll take every ounce of Sam’s protective instincts to keep her safe.

Just One Taste

release date: Nov 29, 2022
Just One Taste
One grumpy billionaire. One sassy-sweet supermodel. Add in a tropical private island paradise. What could go wrong? As owner and CEO of Dirty Dare Spirits, thirty-three year old, Asher Dare has it all. Money. Power. Women whenever he wants. A private island retreat when he doesn’t. People he trusts? He can count those on one hand. When one of his best friends asks a favor—hide his twenty-one year old, supermodel sister, on the island until a scandal blows over—Asher can’t say no. But he doesn’t have to like it. Model Nicolette Bettencourt always acts with decorum. Yet through no fault of her own, scandal seems to follow her every move. When damaging photos surface, the uproar puts her family business at risk. And forces her into hiding with Asher, the hottest—and grumpiest—billionaire she’s ever met. Under soothing tropical breezes, Asher discovers that Nicolette is nothing like the spoiled brat portrayed in the tabloids. She’s warm, sexy, and a temptation Asher must resist at all costs—or he risks betraying his closest friend, bringing a powerful political dynasty to its knees… and losing the woman he loves.

Il playboy

release date: Jul 04, 2025
Il playboy
I Fratelli Chandler di Carly Phillips, autrice di bestseller per il New York Times, sono tornati! Lui è il playboy più popolare del paese. Lei ha rinunciato per sempre agli uomini e ai matrimoni. L’agente di polizia Rick Chandler è riuscito a respingere le donne in cerca di marito nel paesino dove vive, ma ora sta diventando sempre più difficile. Dopotutto, c’è qualcosa nel fascino dei Chandler che spinge le donne a proporsi con speranza nei loro cuori. Cosa deve fare un uomo determinato a rimanere single? Kendall Sutton è un cliché, una sposa in fuga rimasta sul ciglio della strada, finché non è tratta in salvo dal poliziotto più sexy che abbia mai visto. Malgrado l’abito bianco e il diadema, Kendall giura di non volersi mai sposare, il che la rende la fidanzata ideale per allontanare la legione di ammiratrici di Rick. Tuttavia, quella farsa inizia a sembrare sempre più reale, e improvvisamente il playboy più popolare del paese inizia a pensare al matrimonio… Una donna col passato travagliato di Kendall riuscirà mai a dire “lo voglio”? In onore del ventesimo anniversario di LO SCAPOLO, tutti e tre i libri della serie sono stati aggiornati e saranno ripubblicati con splendide NUOVE copertine con lo stesso contenuto, ma modernizzato per una lettura più piacevole. LO SCAPOLO è il primo libro che la conduttrice Kelly Ripa ha scelto per il suo gruppo di lettura Reading with Ripa.

Dare to Want It All

release date: Nov 15, 2017
Dare to Want It All
Steamy Alphalicious Billionaire stories - Meet the DARE Family! Books 4 – 6 of the Dare to Love Series 3 books in one amazing package! Each book stands alone. Dare to Hold She wants a night of hot, passionate, no-strings-attached sex… And he’s just the man for the job. After a mind-blowing one night stand with Meg Thompson, cop Scott Dare finds himself unable to walk away. While protecting Meg from her violent ex and becoming part of her increasingly complicated life, he’s falling hard for the sexy school teacher. And he can’t seem to find distance. Not when their bodies respond to each other with such heated intensity and he’s drawn to her unique combination of strength and vulnerability. Suddenly a one night stand is looking more like forever… until Meg''s past catches up with her. Dare to Rock He’s a Sex and a Rock & Roll superstar who can have anything he wants... Fans adore him, women throw themselves at him, and Grey Kingston can afford everything he couldn’t growing up. Yet at the height of his career, he’s ready to walk away and return home to a simpler life… and the girl he left behind. Once home, he finds Avery Dare, is now a fiery, sexy woman, and she isn’t ready to forgive. Still, Grey is determined to rock his way back into her life… and her bed. Dare to Take 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. *All Dare to Love books stand alone.

Just One Spark

release date: Jan 18, 2022
Just One Spark
He’s a playboy rock star who needs a fake girlfriend. Except the only one available already stole his heart. Dash Kingston is living the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Fame, money, groupies, rolling up to red-carpet events in his baby, a Ferrari V12. Until a very real baby scare threatens to bring it all crashing down. Talk about a wake-up call. Dash knows things need to change. But to clean up his playboy image, he’s going to need help from the second biggest mistake he ever made—a California blonde who blew his mind and left him with a scary case of the feels that sent him running. Now he needs a fake girlfriend and she’s the perfect woman for the job. Not to mention time together will give him a chance to win her over. A few months ago, Dash offered a shoulder for Cassidy Forrester to cry on. Somehow they wound up spending the night together. A night she thought meant something—until she woke up alone. She’s now serving as the band’s temporary personal assistant. But acting as Dash’s fake girlfriend is definitely not part of the job description. For the band’s sake, she agrees to play the role. But only a fool would make the same mistake twice, and Cassidy refuses to let their spark burn her a second time.

Dare to Love

release date: Jun 15, 2023
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