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Perfect Fling (Serendipity’s Finest)by Carly Phillips-review tour

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Perfect Fling (Serendipity’s Finest)by Carly Phillips-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 8, 2023

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.

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REVIEW: PERFECT FLING is the second instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY’S FINEST erotic, romance series focusing on the small town of Serendipity, New York- a spin off from the author’s Serendipity Series. This is undercover detective Cole Sanders, and DA Erin Marsden’s story line. PERFECT FLING can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Cole and Erin) PERFECT FLING follows in the wake of a one-night stand between our leading couple. Cole Sanders return home to Serendipity New York involved a night spent with the woman that called to his heart but Erin, more or less, ghosted Cole the next morning, and three months later, a gunman would take aim at our story line heroine. Cole would quickly discover that Erin was pregnant with his child, and in the ensuing aftermath became guardian and protector of the woman he loved but Cole’s past was determined to destroy our story line heroine, and Cole and the first responders of Serendipity would have to work overtime to take down the person responsible. What ensues is the building but acrimonious relationship between Erin and Cole, and the potential fall-out as Erin presumes Cole’s time in Serendipity comes with a deadline, when Cole is determined to claim the woman he loves.

The world building focuses on the protection of Erin Marsden, and the search for the person responsible for targeting our story line heroine. Erin struggles with Cole’s demands and need to protect her at all time, and Cole battles with staying in Serendipity, or returning to the job that is trying to destroy the woman he loves.

The relationship between Cole and Erin begins as a one-night stand. Cole’s father was/is best friends with Erin’s father, having worked together in law enforcement but Cole struggles to accept his father for past mistakes, and Erin battles between head and heart believing Cole is only in town for a very short time. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Erin’s brother Sam, and Michael and his wife Cara; Erin’s parents; Cole’s father Jed, and Erin’s boss Evan Carmichael.

PERFECT FLING is a story of obsession and mental illness; power and control; family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is impassioned and dramatic; the characters are enthusiastic and energetic; the romance is seductive and fated.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one PERFECT FIT

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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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PERFECT FIT (Serendipity’s Finest 1) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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PERFECT FIT (Serendipity’s Finest 1) by Carly Phillips

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Re-Release Date August 4, 2023

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?

•••••

REVIEW: PERFECT FIT is the first instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY’S FINEST erotic, romance series focusing on the small town of Serendipity, New York-a spin off from the author’s Serendipity series, This is Serendipity police officer Cara Hartley, and Manhattan police officer Michael Marsden’s story line.

NOTE: PERFECT FIT is a re-release of the author’s original book with the same name.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Cara and Mike) PERFECT FIT follows the building romance and relationship between Serendipity police officer Cara Hartley, and Manhattan police officer Michael Marsden. Years earlier, Michael Marsden left his heart break and anger in Serendipity, New York for a job with the Manhattan police force but his adopted father is fighting a battle with cancer, and Michael has returned to Serendipity to fill in as the chief of police until his father is better. Michael never expected to come face to face with Cara Hartley, the woman who stirs something deep within our story line hero but Mike is honest and upfront with Cara, that his time in Serendipity is temporary,and so too, will be any relationship between our story line couple but all is not well in Serendipity, as Michael and Cara are asked to look into a cold case with deep and ominous ties to our story line hero. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Cara and Mike, and the potential fall-out as Michael’s time in Serendipity comes to a close, and Cara is target for doing her job.

The world building focuses on the Marsden family including Michael’s adopted father Simon, and his mother Ella; his siblings Erin and Sam; Mike’s questionable birth father Rex, as well as Cara’s embattled parents. PERFECT FIT looks at spousal abuse, dirty cops, crime and punishment, forgiveness and love, as well as a long hidden secrets buried deep within a cold case file.

The relationship between Cara and Michael is one of immediate attraction. Cara and Michael knew one another years before but Michael is honest about his lack of commitment having been burned in the past, refusing to experience anything again. As Cara and Michael’s relationship turns into something more for our story line heroine, Michael refuses to accept that there is anything more than a sexual relationship between our story line couple. The $ex scenes are numerous, intimate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

PERFECT FIT is a story of family and relationships, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, forgiveness and love. The premise is heart breaking, emotional and dramatic; the romance is passionate; the characters are desperate and dynamic

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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JUST A LITTLE SECRET (Dare Crossover 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde

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JUST A LITTLE SECRET (Dare Crossover 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 25, 2023

He’s not just a bachelor up for auction … He’s her sexy birthday gift for the weekend.

Georgia Brooks had no intention of bidding on a bachelor at the charity auction, but her sister has other ideas and gifts her with a man for her birthday weekend. But not just any man . . . Drew Daniels. A hot, gorgeous lawyer who makes her want to shed her good-girl image and learn all sorts of new and risqué things.

Attorney Drew Daniels is more than willing to introduce the beautiful Georgia to her naughtier side. Their weekend together is steamy and romantic . . . and it doesn’t hurt that a rival of Drew’s has his eye on Georgia, too. Stirring the other man’s jealousy is a fun side benefit.

Their tryst should have been just about pleasure, but Drew finds he’s attracted to more than Georgia’s outer beauty and he wants to keep her as his own. When Drew suggests they continue their secret affair, Georgia is too smitten to say no. Even if her parents expect her to marry her lawyer father’s right-hand man.

Georgia finds herself falling for Drew harder and faster than she could have imagined. Until he’s forced to make a choice that has the potential to break her heart.

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REVIEW: JUST A LITTLE SECRET is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is thirty-four year old, attorney Drew Daniels, and twenty-seven year old, charity organizer/fundraiser Georgia Brooks’ story line. JUST A LITTLE SECRET can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line or series is revealed where necessary. The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series.

Told from omniscient third person perspectives (Drew and Georgia) JUST A LITTLE SECRET follows the building romance and relationship between attorney Drew Daniels, and Georgia Brooks. Having met at an awards dinner, Georgia Brooks is surprised to encounter attorney Drew Daniels at her bachelor auction fund raiser, a fund raiser wherein her sister will ‘win’ Drew for our story line heroine. A weekend together continues once they get home but Georgia’s mother has focused her sights on someone else for her daughter, and Drew suspects his time with Georgia will eventually come to an end. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Georgia and Drew, and the potential fall-out as Drew must make a decision about his life going forward.

The world building focuses on the ‘secret affair’ between our story line couple, and Georgia’s mother Nina’s determination to marry her daughter to someone of her choosing. Georgia did not follow in her families law business, and as such, her mother considers her daughter less than worthy. To keep face, a suitable mate will be chosen for Georgia, a man with whom Georgia wants nothing to do.

The relationship between Georgia and Drew begins as a short encounter followed by a weekend together in which Drew and Georgia begin to fall in love. Drew tries to keep his distance but upon their return, Drew only thinks about Georgia, and is hoping for something more. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.

We are introduced to Georgia’s parents Nina and Roland Brooks; her larger than life sister Courtney, and their mother’s choice for Georgia’s husband Elliott Eastman, as well as Drew’s brothers Beck and Tripp.

JUST A LITTLE SECRET is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love, acceptance and forgiveness. The fast paced, character driven premise is edgy and impassioned; the romance is spicy and flirty; the characters are impulsive, sassy and determined.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP

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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 FLING: The Dirty Dares 4 by Carly Phillips-review tour

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JUST ONE FLING: The Dirty Dares 4 (Kingston Family 9) by Carly Phillips

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 18, 2023

It was just supposed to be a fling.
Now she’s having his baby.

Winter Capwell knows all about billionaire Harrison Dare’s bad-boy reputation.

His all-pleasure, no-commitment rule worked well for her, too. Until fate changed everything.

Harrison never wanted a wife or kids. His incredibly large family provides all the siblings and children he needs. Besides, no woman has ever tempted him to give up his bachelor lifestyle.

Until the mysterious and sexy Winter entered his life.

But when someone comes after the woman he loves, he will stop at nothing to protect her and make her his. For good.

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REVIEW: JUST ONE FLING is the ninth instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult KINGSTON FAMILY erotic, romance series- a series interconnected with the author’s Dirty Dare /Dare Nation series. This is actor Harrison Dare, and twenty-four year old journalist Winter Capwell’s story line. JUST ONE FLING 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 third person perspectives (Harrison and Winter) JUST ONE FLING follows in the aftermath of a summer fling between Harrison and Winter, and the revelation that Winter is the half-sister to Nicolette Bettencourt (Asher Dare’s wife). Winter Capwell grew up never knowing who her father was, and the discovery that her father is a US State Senator meant Winter had a number of half-siblings that she knew nothing about. Befriending Nikki Bettencourt came with secrets and lies, lies that are about to reveal the truth about Winter’s independent past but a summer ‘fling’ with Nikki’s brother in law Harrison ended, and several weeks later, Winter would discover she is pregnant with Harrison’s baby. Struggling to understand what happened and why, Harrison leaves a heart broken Winter to question where everything went wrong but once the announcement hit the papers, Winter would find herself a target of an unknown stalker. What ensues is the second chance romance and relationship between Harrison and Winter, and the potential fall-out as the threats against Winter become personal and deadly, revealing a connection to everyone she knows.

The relationship between Harrison and Winter began as a summer fling following an interview with our leading hero. As a journalist Winter wanted to report about the success of Harrison Dare but Harrison held back many secrets just as Winter held back many more. Together, Harrison and Winter would raise their child together but someone else is hoping to destroying our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, there is are large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including many of the previous story line couples. We are reintroduced to Asher and Nikki; Asher and Harrison’s parents Serenity and Michael Dare, and their brother Zach, and Zach’s friend Raven, as well as Nikki’s brother Derek, and their parents Senator Corbin and Collette Bettencourt. Zach’s story line is next.

JUST ONE FLING is a story of secrets and lies, family and relationship, betrayal and vengeance, obsession and madness, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is heart warming and engaging; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are charismatic and charming.

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

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Reviewed by Sandy

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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 HOOKUP by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde -review

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JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP (Dare Crossover series 1) by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

Being a bachelor has its perks. It also has its downside. Just ask Derek Bettencourt.

Standing on stage and being auctioned off in the name of charity is awkward AF… until his business partner’s younger sister wins him for the weekend. He’s all hers to do with as she pleases and he can’t say he’s unhappy with the prospect. Especially since she saved him from an ex-fiancée determined to get her claws into him again.

Jessica Cavanaugh never intended to bid on the man she’s had a lifetime crush on. But her spur-of-the-moment decision gives her a chance to exact a bit of playful payback, for old time’s sake. And Derek is all too happy to indulge Jessica’s whims.

What starts as a fun, flirty, game, with Derek acting as her personal handyman, quickly turns into a steamy and forbidden weekend. Lines are crossed that they never intended and emotions unravel their playful facades. Afterward, he can’t get the gorgeous, full-figured woman out of his head and he’s determined to make her his.

But how can they concentrate on a future when someone is threatened by their relationship and will do anything to come between them?

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REVIEW:  JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is plus size/ curvy  fashion designer Jessica Cavanaugh, and mergers and acquisitions billionaire Derek Bettencourt’s story line. The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series. Derek was first introduced in JUST ONE TASTE (The Kingston Family #7)

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jessica and Derek) JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP follows the building romance and relationship between plus size / curvy fashion designer Jessica Cavanaugh, and mergers and acquisitions billionaire Derek Bettencourt. Jessica Cavanaugh has had a crush on her brother’s best friend and business partner Derek Bettencourt for as long as she can remember but Derek’s well to do, and politically connected family had other plans for their golden child. A Dare/Kingston bachelor auction fundraiser for children in the foster care system finds Jessica betting on the man that calls to her heart but betting for all the wrong reasons. Derek’s ex-fiance is determined to reclaim our story line hero beginning with winning Derek at the fundraising event . With her own ulterior motives, Jessica outbids Derek’s vindictive ex, placing herself in the direct line of fire. Three days with Derek ended with our couple professing their needs and desires but Derek’s ex is determined to destroy our story line heroine. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Derek and Jessica, and the potential fall-out as a social media smear campaign threatens to take down everything Jessica has worked for and earned.

The relationship between Derek and Jessica is a best friend’s younger sister relationship but in an effort to avoid future confrontation Derek makes his attraction know, avoiding any possible ramifications with his best friend and business partner. Derek spent three days with Jessica, doing as she ‘bid’ but three days wasn’t enough for our story line hero. Jessica Cavanaugh is and has always been a curvy girl/woman and her designer line of clothes proves she knows what curvy woman want but jealousy and betrayal are about to add fuel to an already fragile ego when the past is determined to take her down. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense with some scenes and talk of spanking and bondage.

The secondary and supporting characters include Derek’s sister Nikki, and her fiance Asher Dare (Just One Taste); Derek’s friend/Jessica’s brother Ben Cavanaugh; Derek’s ex fiance Claire, his parents, Claire’s mother, and several members of the Dare/Kingston family.

JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP is a story of betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and desperation, power and money, family, friendships, relationships, and love. The fast paced premise is captivating and exciting; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are determined, dynamic and charismatic.

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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KISMET (Serendipity Series 2) by Carly Phillips -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 24, 2023

Time has changed the girl he left behind—and the sexy woman won’t fall into his bed so easily.

Lissa Gardelli’s journalism career is about to take a big leap forward, thanks to scoring an interview with Wall Street wonder, Trevor Dane. There’s just one hurdle: keeping her identity a secret until she gets in the door.

Trevor Dane has arrived—corner office, seven-figure income, and women at the snap of his fingers. A profile piece in the News Journal is just icing on the cake. Until he lays eyes on his interviewer, the high school sweetheart who’s haunted his dreams for ten long years.

The sparks between them still burn, and business quickly ignites into pleasure. But Lissa is keeping one last secret…one that could either solidify their reunion, or drive them apart—for good.

•••••••

REVIEW: KISMET is the second instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY erotic, romance series. This is financial investor Trevor Dane, and journalist/single mother Lissa Gardelli’s story line. KISMET can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. KISMET is the re-release of the author’s SUDDENLY LOVE.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Trevor and Lissa ) KISMET follows the second chance romance and relationship between former high school sweethearts Trevor Dane and Lissa Gardelli. Ten years earlier Trevor Dane walked out of Lissa Gardelli’s life only to return to discover the woman he loved was pregnant with another man’s baby. Fast forward to present day Lissa is working as a journalist, and her an interview with her former love is going to make or break or career but Trevor has no idea he is about to come face to face with his past, the woman whose life he knows nothing about. What ensues is the quick rebuilding romance and relationship between Trevor and Lissa, and the potential fall-out as Trevor struggles with memories from the past, and their life going forward.

Lissa Gardelli broke Trevor’s heart the day she announced she was expecting another man’s baby. Believing he was never good enough for the woman he loved, Trevor made a name for himself in the financial sector, a name that has brought Lissa front and centre. Lissa Gardelli never expected to see Trevor again but her latest assignment could mean a second chance with the man that she loves.

The relationship between Trevor and Lissa is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between two people destroyed by heart break, loss and perceived betrayal. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

KISMET is a story of friendships and forgiveness, love and acceptance. The premise is inviting and entertaining; the characters are broken and determined; the romance is seductive and intimate.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one SERENDIPITY

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.

Website  Mailing List   NewsletterGoodreads  Amazon  Facebook  Twitter

Text Updates of New Releases  Carly’s Corner!  Instagram

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SERENDIPITY (Serendipity 1) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Re-release February 3, 2023

He’s from the wrong side of the tracks. She lived in the house on the hill.

Now their fortunes have reversed…but their long-ago attraction still burns.

From high school golden girl to wife of a high-powered New York attorney, Faith Harrington lived the dream. Until divorce and her father’s imprisonment for fraud left her with almost nothing. Now she’s back in her hometown to redesign her life, and not every face is friendly. Least of all the town rebel, whose memory lingered long after they shared one searing teenage kiss.

Ethan Barron is a bad boy. Was. Was a bad boy. Now a man—a very rich man—he quietly buys the old Harrington mansion to thumb his nose at Serendipity and the people who looked down on him. But until he reconciles with his brothers and builds a life, the victory rings hollow.

Faith had been a rich girl ripe for rebellion, and his shamelessly stolen kiss still burns in his dreams. Only a fool would risk feeding town gossip by asking her to redecorate the house she grew up in. But Ethan never did choose easy. Not when the hard way promises a much sweeter—and hotter—reward.

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REVIEW: SERENDIPITY is the first instalment and re-release in Carly Phillip’s contemporary, adult SERENDIPITY erotic romance series focusing on the people of Serendipity, New York. This is weapons software developer Ethan Barron, and twenty-seven year old, interior designer Faith Harrington’s story line.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Ethan and Faith) SERENDIPITY follows the second chance romance and relationship between weapons software developer Ethan Barron, and twenty-seven year old, interior designer Faith Harrington. Faith Harrington’s return to Serendipity New York comes at a cost. Her father’s fall from grace, fraud charges and subsequent jail sentence makes Faith persona non grata in the small town where she and her family once lauded over with money and wealth but Faith needed a new start, and never expected to come face to face with the boy now man that destroyed her heart. Ethan Barron’s reputation in Serendipity is that of a bad boy, a young man who lost his parents, and contact with his two younger brothers when he joined the US Army. Ethan’s return came with heavy guilt and the knowledge that his brothers would and could not forgive him, a guilt which he continues to struggle but a surprise visitor is about to upend not only his world but that of the woman with whom he is falling in love, a woman who is also struggling to move on from the past. Guilty by association both Ethan and Faith work together in an effort to forge ahead without the support of family or friends. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Ethan and Faith, and the potential fall-out as Faith battles between head and heart when her past refuses to let go, destroying Faith once again.

Ethan Barron broke Faith Harrington’s heart ten year earlier when he disappeared without a word. Having lost his parents,and his brothers to the foster care system, Ethan struggled to forgive himself in the wake of brothers’ accusations and ongoing grief. Faith Harrington knew returning to Serendipity would never be easy but never expected to find the man who broke her heart was the same man who now owned the house where she once lived.

The relationship between Ethan and Faith is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between frenemies who have both struggled with demons from the past. Ethan has never stopped loving his childhood friend but Faith continues to battle between head and heart believing her past is about to destroy any chance of moving forward. the $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Ethan’s estranged brothers: police officer Dare Barron, and attorney Nash Barron; Faith’s mother Lanie Harrington; and Faith’s friends Kate, handyman Nick Mancini and his sister April (fashion designer and consignment store operator), journalist Lissa, and newcomers Kelly and Tessa Moss.

SERENDIPITY is a story of family and relationships, grief and guilt, betrayal and forgiveness, acceptance and love. The premise is inviting; the characters are charming and attractive; the romance is flirtatious and provocative.

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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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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 17, 2023

He’s a rock star wanted by millions.
She’s a wife willing to fight for their love.

Rock star Dash Kingston is finishing the last leg of his band’s U.S. tour. Exhausted and ready to be home, he can’t wait to see his girl. Time zones, show times, and the demands of his career have made married life harder than expected. Even knowing the rock star life wouldn’t make their relationship easy.

Cassidy Kingston thought she was ready to handle being married to a man idolized by women everywhere. She believes in their love even though the separations when the band is on tour can be torture. But the paparazzi and media don’t make their time apart easier and the gossip headlines hit her harder than they should. She trusts her husband even if she misses him like crazy.

When rumors surface that Dash is seeing someone, what’s a girl to do? Surprise her husband and remind him of what he’s been missing. Except you know what they say about the best laid plans.

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REVIEW: JUST ANOTHER SPARK is instalment 7.5 in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult KINGSTON FAMILY erotic, romance series focusing on the Kingston siblings: Linc, Xander, Dash, Chloe and Aurora. Thi Told from dual third person perspectives (Dash and Cassidy) JUST ANOTHER SPARK follows in the wake of rumors and gossip. The Original Kings have been on tour for a while, and rumors are swirling about an affair between Dash Kingston and twenty-two year old singer Peyton Jones. Peyton is the opening act for the Original Kings but Peyton’s life is spiraling out of control, and Dash is there to pick up the pieces, along with the rest of the band. In an effort to assuage any concerns Dash flies home to spend some time with his wife only to turn around within less than 24 hours. Weeks will pass before Cassidy puts her own plans into motion, a plan in which she is hoping to get some much needed time with the man that she loves

JUST ANOTHER SPARK is a quick read; a story of love and separation, understanding and want. The fast paced premise is captivating-it is always a pleasure to catch up with series couples; the romance is passionate; the characters are desperate 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

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

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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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