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JUST A LITTLE CHASE by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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🩵JUST A LITTLE CHASE (Dare Crossover #4) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde🩵

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 19, 2024

She’s in need of a fake, friendly boyfriend to charm her family.
He’s the last bachelor up for auction and a grumpy, last-minute stand-in.
Neither satisfies the other’s requirements but they might just be what each of them needs.

With Lauren Connelly’s ex marrying her sister, the last thing she wants is to show up at the wedding without a date. Which means finding a fake boyfriend ASAP. The charity bachelor auction provides a solution to her problem, except the man she bids on turns out to be a gorgeous but grumpy executive who scowls more than he smiles.

Chase Gossard wants nothing to do with Lauren’s plan to make him her plus-one at a destination wedding and pretend that he’s in love. He doesn’t do relationships, fake or otherwise—but she paid a lot of money for the privilege. So why does their touching, kissing, and sharing one bed feel all too real?

Lauren is smart and witty and sexy as hell. A down to earth combination that somehow softens his hard edges, and somewhere along the way, he’s falling hard for his fake date. But when it’s time to part ways, can the pretend girlfriend convince the confirmed bachelor to make things real?

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REVIEW: JUST A LITTLE CHASE is the fourth instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER / BACHELOR AUCTION erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is Corporate Financial Advisor Chase Gossard, and Events Coordinator Lauren Connelly’s story line. JUST A LITTLE CHASE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Lauren and Chase) JUST A LITTLE CHASE follows the fake relationship between our story line couple. Lauren Connelly needed a plus-one for her sister’s wedding, the sister who is about to marry Lauren’s ex fiancé. An invitation to a ‘bachelor auction’ finds Lauren bidding on Chase Gossard, the only remaining bachelor for the evening but Chase wants nothing to do with our story line heroine and attempts to buy his way out of a weekend alone. Desperate for a plus-one, Lauren all but threatens our story line hero who reluctantly agrees to one weekend together. What ensues is the fake but building relationship between Chase and Lauren, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to a close.

The world building focuses on Chase’s heart breaking past; the mother he barely knew, and the sister of whom he recently discovered. Lauren’s heart break is mired in betrayal by the two most important people in her life, but Lauren sees the betrayal as an opportunity to find something new.

The relationship between Lauren and Chase begins acrimoniously. Chase doesn’t do relationships, wants nothing to do with a weekend away, but Lauren is determined to face the family with Chase by her side. The $ex scenes are erotic, and impassioned without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Lauren’s parents Dale and Penny, as well as her sister Ashley, ex Greg, and Chase’s half-sister Billie.

JUST A LITTLE CHASE is a story of betrayal and forgiveness, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is heart warming and engaging; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are desperate and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Just a Little Hook Up
Just a Little Secret

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlyphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlyPhillipsFanPage
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10000.Carly_Phillips
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Carly-Phillips/e/B001I9W0MS

Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.

Website: http://www.erikawilde.com
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/erikawilde1

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JUST ONE MORE DARE (The Sterling Family 2)by Carly Phillips-tour

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💜JUST ONE MORE DARE (The Sterling Family 2)by Carly Phillips -review tour💜

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 23, 2024

A runaway bride.
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 heater. 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 needed was 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, best friend’s little sister/forbidden, 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 her dreams!

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REVIEW: JUST ONE MORE DARE is the second instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult STERLING FAMILY erotic, romance series-a spin off from the author’s Dirty Dare and interconnected series. This is former professional football player Dex Sterling, and PR rep Samantha Dare’s story line. JUST ONE MORE DARE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Dex and Samantha) JUSTS ONE MORE DARE follows in the wake of Samantha discovering her fiancé’s affair with his long time assistant just minutes before the ceremony. Deciding her next move, Samantha finds herself ‘rescued’ by Dex Sterling, the man with whom Samantha will fall in love. Several days together on a secluded island, Samantha will come to terms with the life altering events but their return to society is hindered when Samantha’s now ex begins a smear campaign to destroy their lives. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Samantha and Dex, and the potential fall-out as Samantha is targeted by a sick and twisted man.

The world building focuses on the building relationship; the ultimate betrayal, and the large extended families on both sides. The Dare siblings have their own sordid history that they desperately try to keep out of the news, and the Sterling siblings find themselves supporting one another in the wake of past demons that refuse to let go

The relationship between Dex and Samantha is a friends to lovers, isolated proximity, in which Dex finds himself falling for a woman who just suffered a devastating betrayal. Not wanting to be the rebound boyfriend Dex struggles with his attraction to the woman who stole his heart years before but a woman that is strong enough to overcome the what is about to go down. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar characters most of whom we have met in the current and interconnected series including Samantha’s older brother Ian Dare.

JUST ONE MORE DARE is a story of betrayal and obsession, secrets and lies, power and madness, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is impassioned and fiery; the characters are magnetic and charismatic; the romance is seductive and provocative.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one JUST ONE MORE MOMENT

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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Just One More Moment (Sterling Family 1) by Carly Phillips-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 12, 2024

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…

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REVIEW:JUST ONE MORE MOMENT is the first instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult STERLING FAMILY erotic, romance series-a spin off from the author’s Dirty Dare and interconnected series. This is former NYPD Detective turned bar owner Remington ‘Remy’ Sterling, and waitress Raven Walsh’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient dual third person perspectives (Remy and Raven). JUST ONE MORE MOMENT follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Raven Walsh works as a waitress at Remy’s bar The Back Door but Raven has a secret that refuses to let go, and our heroine is preparing to run to protect the people she loves. With his connections to law enforcement and security specialists, Remy is determined to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Remy and Raven,and the potential fall-out when the past returns taking aim at our story line heroine.

Raven Walsh is on the run, in hiding from the past but the past continues to make their presence known, threatening anyone who stands in the way. Prepared to run again, Raven finds herself under the protection of Remington Sterling, the man with whom Raven will fall in love.

The relationship between Remy and Raven begins as employee and employer but a mutual friend’s wedding pushes our couple together. A one-night stand quickly turns into something more, in the face of the threats against Raven Walsh. Remy is hoping for something more but Raven refuses to place her family and friends in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and determined secondary and supporting characters . We are introduced to Remy’s siblings: Dex, Jared, Aiden, Brooklyn, and their father Alex: Raven’s brothers Caleb and Lance, as well as their mother, and Raven’s friend and co-worker Stevie.

JUST ONE MORE MOMENT is a story of betrayal, power and control; dysfunctional family values; secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is captivating and intense; the characters are dynamic and charismatic; the romance is seductive and provocative.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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Just One Summer (Dirty Dares) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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Just One Summer (Dirty Dares/ 1001 Dark Nights) by Carly Phillips-review & excerpt tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 30, 2024

Gabriella Davenport is a gorgeous, twenty-two-year-old virgin with a trust fund, vacationing in the Hamptons for the summer and running from family pressure to marry someone she doesn’t like, let alone love.

Maddox James is a sexy bar manager, older than Gabby by a decade. Though he made his fortune on Wall Street, he has returned to his working-class roots with a healthy distrust of wealthy women.

✔️ Grumpy Sunshine
✔️ Age Gap
✔️ Virgin
✔️ Good Girl/Bad Boy
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Close Proximity

The last of the Dirty Dare series is here. Don’t miss this sexy standalone novella!

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series.

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REVIEW:JUST ONE SUMMER is the final instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult DIRTY DARE erotic, romance series, a part of the 1001 Dark Nights. This is twenty-two year old, heiress an artist Gabriella Davenport, and thirty-two year old, bar tender Maddox James’ story line. JUST ONE SUMMER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gabrielle and Maddox) JUST ONE SUMMER follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Gabrielle Davenport’s life is no longer under her control. When her parents picked the man she was supposed to marry, Gabrielle fled, finding solace in margaritas at The Back Door bar but Gabrielle never expected to meet her future and her savior in the guise of Maddox James, the man with whom Gabrielle will fall in love. As Gabby begins to exert her independence, the wealthy Davenport clan return to claim their wayward daughter. What ensues is the building relationship between Gabrielle and Maddox, and the potential fall-out as Gabby refuses to return to the family home.

The relationship between Gabby and Maddox is one of insta-lust to love. Maddox works at the Dare owned family bar but his trading in high finance reveals a connection to Gabby’s past. As Gabby finds a home with Maddox James, her new found independence proves she is capable of making it on her own. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive.

The secondary and supporting characters are questionable including Gabby’s parents. With the support of her grandmother and sister Penelope, Gabby has found a future with our story line hero.

JUST ONE SUMMER is a novella length story set in the Dirty Dare world. The premise is entertaining and fun; the romance is energetic and flirtatious; the characters are determined and dynamic.

 

Previous Reviews and Reading Order

Just One Night
Just One Scandal
Just One Chance
Just One Spark
4.5 Just One Wish
Just One Dare
Just One Kiss
Just One Taste
Just One Tease

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

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He settled his free hand on her other shoulder and she leaned into his protective grasp. “You deserve better,” he said in a husky voice. “You should have people in your life you can trust.”
She swallowed hard at the sincerity in his voice, pushing back the lump in her throat. It wasn’t often she let herself think about what she was missing in her life. It wouldn’t do her any good. Her focus had always been on looking ahead and making sure she held tight to whatever convictions she could. Like standing firm against her parents’ desire for her to date and marry Preston.
“I have my grandmother. She knows where I am and she’d never say a word,” she murmured. “I have my sister. And now I have you.”
His eyes opened wide, his surprise evident. She understood. She wasn’t sure what had possessed her to include him in her tiny circle, but her gut told her it was true. He’d given her a place to stay, allowed her to help at the bar he managed, let her paint in his house, and most importantly, he’d kept Preston away. Not to mention, he’d threatened him on her behalf.
Yes, she could trust Maddox James.
She also wanted him. Wanted him to kiss her without reservation this time. Wanted to see his muscled, sexy body naked and aroused for her, and to feel his warmth on her skin.
She wanted him to take her virginity.
There was so much he could show her, teach her, and make her feel. Though she knew, even if she convinced Maddox to let himself go, this thing between them could only be temporary. He’d already listed his reasons he wasn’t right for her.
Even if she knew he was wrong.
Despite the obstacles, Gabby wouldn’t be deterred. She met his hooded gaze and saw the desire in his eyes. He was feeling the same need.
“Maddox? Are you going to push me away again?” she asked in a whisper.
A long moment passed, and she waited, anxious and nervous. She couldn’t handle another rejection, but she’d never regret putting herself out there. She sensed he’d be worth it.
A low growl sounded from inside him and he finally caved, lowering his head, his mouth inches from hers. “I want you, Gabby.”

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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Just A Little Promise by Carly Phillips / Erika Wilde-review tour

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Just A Little Promise (Dare Crossover 3) by Carly Phillips / Erika Wilde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 24, 2024

He’s the one she’s never forgotten.
She’s the one he regrets letting go.
Now they have a second chance to get it right.

When Skye Tremont runs into her sexy former flame, Tripp Daniels, she’s reminded of the baby pact they’d made years ago… If she was single and childless by the age of thirty, he’d step in and be her baby daddy and fulfill her dream of having a child.

Now, after a bitter divorce that has left her guarding her heart, and wanting only one thing, Skye is ready to take Tripp up on his promise. When he’s one of the bachelors up for bid at a charity auction, it’s the perfect opportunity to have him all to herself for a weekend of baby making fun, as long as he agrees to her terms.

Tripp is on board to fulfill the promise he made to Skye. If he’s going to have a baby with anyone, it’s going to be the one woman he’d foolishly let slip through his fingers. But not this time because he’s all in. Skye is even more beautiful than he remembers, and the chemistry between them is hotter than ever, but while she gives him free rein with her body, she’s made it clear her heart is off limits.

Now, with a second chance within his grasp, Tripp is prepared to do whatever it takes to win the woman he loves and give them both the family they’ve always craved.

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REVIEW:JUST A LITTLE PROMISE is the third instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is Dr. Tripp Daniels, and thirty year old, assistant event coordinator Skye Abbot-Tremont’s story line. JUST A LITTLE PROMISE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines or series is revealed where necessary. The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers

Told from omniscient third person perspectives (Tripp and Skye) JUST A LITTLE PROMISE follows the second chance relationship between our leading couple. Skye Abbott is rebounding from a bitter divorce, and she is hoping one-day to become a mother but Skye never expected to run into Dr. Tripp Daniels, the one man she has never forgotten. Five years earlier, Tripp and Skye were a couple but Tripp had plans for the future, and there was no time for a relationship while in medical school. Fast forward to present day, Skye’s arrival in New York and ultimately Brooklyn finds Skye face to face with her past in the guise of our story line hero, the man who continues to stir something deep inside. Skye’s plans for a child are about to take on a new direction when when Tripp offers up himself as the potential father. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between our story line couple as Skye’s past refuses to let go.

The world building follows Skye and Tripp as they navigate the process of getting pregnant but someone may be stalking our story line heroine, and Tripp suspects it is someone from her past.

The relationship between Skye and Tripp is one of second chances: a rebuilding romance in which Skye struggles to trust in the face of her failed marriage, and Tripp is hoping for something more. The $ex scenes are erotic and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Skye’s brother Spencer, her friend and co-worker Lauren, as well as several member of Tripp’s extended Dare/Kingston family.

JUST A LITTLE PROMISE is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is captivating and exciting; the rekindling romance is seductive ; The characters are determined and real.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Just a Little Hook Up
Just a Little Secret

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlyphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlyPhillipsFanPage
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10000.Carly_Phillips
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Carly-Phillips/e/B001I9W0MS

Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.

Website: http://www.erikawilde.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5357264.Erika_Wilde
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/erikawildeauthorfanpage
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/erikawilde1

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Just One Tease (Dirty Dares) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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Just One Tease (Dirty Dares 5: Kingston Family 10) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 14, 2023

He’s the last single Dare sibling standing.
She’s his lost love who disappeared.
Now she’s back, bringing secrets and danger.

Hadley Stevens is on the run with her younger sister—again—but this time, she’s in control. Zach Dare might hate her, but she knows he’d never turn away someone in need. He’s the only man she trusts. The man she’s never gotten over. Even if she left him without a word.

Zach never expected the girl he once loved to walk into his bar. The last time he saw her, he’d dropped her off after school and promised to pick her up for prom. Except she disappeared.

Now, she’s back with a new name, but the same doe eyes and pouty lips, and she’s asking for the help he would have gladly given her all those years ago.

Zach agrees to protect them, but he refuses to fall for Hadley again. But late nights working side by side give them a tempting glimpse at the life they could have had…and all the reasons he loved her come flooding back.

He’ll have to keep her safe.

Before he can convince her to stay.

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REVIEW:JUST ONE TEASE is the ninth instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult THE KINGSTON FAMILY erotic, romance series. This is bar owner and Private Investigator Zach Dare, and English teacher Hadley Stevens’ story line. JUST ONE TEASE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Zach and Hadley) JUST ONE TEASE follows the second chance romance between our story line couple. On the night of their senior prom Hadley Stevens aka Mia, ghosted her boyfriend and childhood friend Zach Dare, leaving Zach wondering what happened and why. Fast forward to present day, Hadley and her sister Dani show up at Zach Dare’s bar, desperate for help in the wake of trouble back home. Coming face to face with the woman who broke his heart, Zach struggles to come to terms with Hadley’s betrayal but secrets revealed show Zach there is more to the story than he could have ever imagined, and he and Hadley are about to be thrown into a nightmare, not of their making. What ensues is the rekindling romance and relationship between Hadley and Zach, and the potential fall-out as the sins of the father threaten our story line couple.

The world building continues to focus on the Dare/Kingston extended and combined family of brothers, sisters, cousins and friends. Hadley grew to love the Dare family but betraying Zach meant betrayal the family as well.

The relationship between Hadley and Zach is one of second chances. Hadley ghosted Zach without explanation but neither one found love with anyone else. Zach battles between head and heart, struggling to forgive the woman he once loved; Hadley knows her time with Zach comes with an expiry date when all is said and done. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we met in the previous storylines.We are introduced to Hadley’s thirteen year old sister Dani, as well as their questionable and embattled parents.

JUST ONE TEASE is a story of betrayal and deceit, secrets and lies, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The premise is riveting and captivating; the romance is impassioned; the characters are edgy and determined.

Previous Reviews and Reading Order

Just One Night
Just One Scandal
Just One Chance
Just One Spark
4.5 Just One Wish
Just One Dare
Just One Kiss
Just One Taste

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

Haven’t started the series? Book one JUST ONE NIGHT is FREE at these ebook retailers:

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Chapters Indigo / Google Play / Apple /

 

 

 

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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PERFECT STRANGERS (Serendipity’s Finest 4) by Carly Phillips

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PERFECT STRANGERS (Serendipity’s Finest 4) by Carly Phillips -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 6, 2023

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.

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REVIEW: PERFECT STRANGERS is the fourth instalment and novella in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY’S FINEST erotic, romance series.This is ER physician Dr. Alexa Collins, and professional football player Luke Thompson’s story line. PERFECT STRANGERS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Perfect Strangers was originally part of the Hot Summer Nights anthology, and the events take place prior to book one PERFECT FIT.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Alexa and Luke) PERFECT STRANGERS follows the quick building romance and relationship between our leading couple. A night on the town with her best friend /police officer Cara Hartley (Perfect Fi), a sexy dance with a stranger, and a vengeful attack finds Dr. Alexa Collins exhausted and angry until said stranger walks back into her life, and offers up breakfast and a story for the woman with whom he will fall in love. Enter professional football player Luke Thompson. Luke’s arrival in Serendipity is fortuitous in the wake of meeting Alexa Collins. Helping his former teammate Cole Sanders clean out his father’s house, a night at a local bar brings his future into focus but Alexa’s life at the hospital is difficult, and Luke is hoping to open her eyes to something else. What ensues is the insta lust to love relationship between Luke and Alexa, and the potential fall-out when Luke offers a weekend away, and Alexa must consider her future going forward.

The relationship between Luke and Alexa is one of immediate attraction. Luke is hoping for something more but his time in Serendipity is limited, and Alexa is at a crossroads with her busy career. The $ex scenes are passionate and intimate.

The secondary and supporting characters include Alexa’s friend Officer Cara Hartley, Cara’s ex boyfriend Officer Michael Marsden; Luke’s former teammate Cole Sanders, as well as Alexa’s father Dr. Aaron Collins.

PERFECT STRANGERS is a story of family and relationships, struggle and trust, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is entertaining and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fling
Perfect Together

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers.

To learn more about Carly Phillips & her books, visit here!

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlyphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlyPhillipsFanPage
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10000.Carly_Phillips
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Carly-Phillips/e/B001I9W0MS

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 29, 2023

Tired of being the easygoing daughter, always ignored in favor of her high-maintenance sister, and no longer interested in being her fiance’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?

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REVIEW:PERFECT TOGETHER is the third instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY’S FINEST erotic, romance series. This is detective Sam Marsden, and soon to be bakery owner Nicole Farnsworth’s story line. PERFECT TOGETHER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Nicole is the sister of Victoria (Perfect Fling)

NOTE: PERFECT TOGETHER is the re-release of the author’s original book with the same title.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Sam and Nicole PERFECT TOGETHER follows in the wake of the broken engagement of New York socialite Nicole Farnsworth. Nicole knew returning to Serendipity may cause some issues for the people who were directly involved with her troubled twin sister Victoria but Victoria was getting help, and having called off her engagement in the wake of some troubling information, Nicole wanted to start over, far from the people she left behind. Getting reacquainted with the people in Serendipity brought with it memories from the past but falling for Detective Sam Marsden was never in the cards. Sam Marsden has loved and lost, and refuses to go down the same path again but something about Nicole called to his heart, and when the problems in New York follow Nicole to Serendipity, Sam becomes guardian and protector of the women with whom he will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Sam and Nicole, and the potential fall-out as Sam battles between head and heart as it pertains to our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on sins of the past: from Nicole’s sister’s mental illness, dysfunctional family values, inability to trust, and broken hearts. Perfect Together focuses on moving forward and letting go of the past.

The relationship between Sam and Nicole is one of immediate attraction but Nicole’s sister’s previous problems weigh heavily on our story line heroine. Sam isn’t looking for anything permanent, and Nicole is hoping to move on from the past. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and sassy secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line introductions and couple. We are re-introduced to Sam’s extended family, as well as Nicole’s parents, and her ex Tyler.

PERFECT TOGETHER is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, forgiveness and understanding, acceptance and love .The fast paced premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are determined, dynamic and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fling

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers.

To learn more about Carly Phillips & her books, visit here!

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlyphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlyPhillipsFanPage
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10000.Carly_Phillips
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Carly-Phillips/e/B001I9W0MS

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