I’ve been a fan of Carly
Phillips for years. I’m not sure I had read her Harlequin books when they were
originally released, but I remember reading The
Bachelor when it was picked for the “Reading by Ripa” book of the month in
2002. I’ve gone back and read all of Carly’s backlist and have never missed a
release since The Bachelor. Her Serendipity and Serendipity’s Finest series are 2 of my favorite series from her. I
fell hard for the Barron brothers (especially Dare) from the very first book
and love we continue to get to see them over the course of both series.
***Carly has been nice enough to offer one (1) copy of any of her currently released Serendipity books to one lucky winner. Please comment and include your email to be entered. Any format is available. Will include all comments from 11/4 to 11/8.***
Serendipity
(Serendipity Book 1) Release date September 6, 2011
Faith
Harrington was the classic girl of privilege--until her father was convicted of
running a Ponzi scheme and then her marriage crashed and burned.
Now
Faith is back in her hometown, hoping for a fresh start. But her father's
betrayal has rocked Serendipity - and not everyone is ready to welcome her with
open arms. Then she runs into her teenage crush – the dark, brooding Ethan
Barron. Ethan, no stranger to scandal himself, never imagined he'd own the
mansion on the hill, much less ever again
come
face to face with Faith--the princess he once kissed senseless. The chance
meeting reignites the electric charge between them.
Still,
when Ethan hires her to redecorate what was once her childhood home, Faith is
sure that getting involved with the town's notorious bad boy will only lead to
trouble. But her heart has other ideas. And so do the townspeople of
Serendipity ...
Kismet (Serendipity novella)
Release Date November 11, 2011
Long
Lost Love and Second Chances
Elisabetta
Gardelli thought she’d spend her days serving coffee and writing obits for the
town paper until an unexpected opportunity results in her dream job as a journalist.
Now, divorced and determined to make it on her own, Lissa is hired to do a
series of interviews about entrepreneurs who’ve made their mark at an
impressively young age. First up? Wall Street mogul Trevor Dane — Lissa’s first
love. Lissa hasn’t seen Trevor since he left the small town of Serendipity to
earn his spot on the right side of the tracks. Ten years have passed but
neither has really moved from their super-passionate teenage affair – or the
heartbreak that followed. This reunion can be their second chance or it can
provide much needed closure. It all depends on Trevor. Can he forgive Lissa or
will the past continue to stand in their way?
*can
be read alone - for Serendipity readers- this novella takes place between
Serendipity and Destiny.
Fated (Serendipity Novella)
Release Date December 4, 2012
This novella takes place between Serendipity and Destiny.
Kate Andews is the original rebound girl. But she has had enough and has
vowed to never be someone’s second choice again. Unfortunately, her undeniably
intense desire for Nick Mancini is testing her best laid plans because Kate has
carried a torch for Nick since high school– but she’s always been permanently
in the friend zone.
Lately,
Nick has definitely noticed Kate. Unfortunately he can’t get her to take him
seriously. He knows he’s made some stupid moves in the past but he’s determined
to get Kate to act on their obvious and mutual attraction. However Kate’s
stubborn and she’s been hurt before, which means Nick will have to pull out all
the stops in order to convince her he’s not the same boy she used to know, and
she’s not second best… she’s everything.
Destiny (Serendipity Book 2)
Release Date January 3, 2012
Nash Barron may be cynical about love, yet even he likes a good wedding.
But the only good thing about his brother’s wedding is Kelly Moss. Nash can’t
help but admire her confidence and beauty, but he’s forced to keep his distance
because getting involved with Kelly could destroy his relationship with his
newly discovered half sister, Tess…
Kelly
came to Serendipity to give Tess–her half sibling as well, thanks to an illicit
affair–a second chance at life. She learned long ago not to rely on anyone but
herself. Besides, she doesn’t want to upset Tess’s life by pushing for a fling
with Nash. Except the more she gets to know him, the more vulnerable she
becomes to the kindness beneath his gruff exterior, and the less she’s able to
stay away. But she has other reasons for keeping her distance. Like the secret
from her past she knows Nash will never forgive…
Karma (Serendipity Book 3)
Release Date May 1, 2012
Police
Officer Dare Barron has had a crush on Liza McKnight ever since he was a
teenager. But despite his lifelong attraction, the closest he’s ever come to
interacting with her is watching Liza regularly bail out her brother at the
station.
Dare’s
dark past with Liza’s brother, Brian, has always kept him from pursuing her.
But suddenly Liza finds herself in need of protection and Dare appoints himself
as the man for the job. And while the sizzling attraction between Dare
and Liza draws them together, the past that Dare and Brian share threatens to
keep the two apart forever.
Perfect Fit (Serendipity’s Finest Book
1) Release Date December 31, 2012
MIKE
Always
feeling like the odd man out in his family, Michael Marsden wanted to make it
on his own. So he escaped Serendipity to become an undercover cop in Manhattan,
where the Marsden name wasn't known. But Michael's independence is compromised
when he returns home to replace his sick father as chief of police. Back in the
shadow of his family, he's as lost and restless as ever, until he's challenged
by someone he never anticipated.
CARA
Cara
Hartley is the Serendipity cop with whom Mike had a one night stand three
months earlier. Neither expected anything more but fate has other things in
store. When Mike returns as Cara's boss, the sexual tension between them is
impossible to ignore - and the unexpected emotional connection continues to
grow. But Cara's a small town girl while Mike has a wanderer's blood in his
veins.
Together their chemistry explodes but ...
Both
are convinced a future together is impossible. Until Mike's real father's
secrets come back to haunt him and he realizes there are some things worth
staying and fighting for. Including Cara.
Perfect Strangers (Serendipity Novella in
Hot Summer Nights) Release Date July 2, 2013 Re-releasing as eBook only novella
January 7, 2014
Carly
Phillips takes you back to the town of Serendipity, where overworked Alexa has
an instant connection with a sinfully sexy football star on the dance floor. A
one-night stand evolves into multiple nights when Luke decides to teach the
good doctor about his own brand of fun. But when it’s time for him to leave
town, will these “Perfect Strangers” be able to say goodbye for good?
Perfect Fling (Serendipity’s Finest
Book 2) Release Date July 30, 2013
Erin ... The Good Girl
Assistant
District Attorney, Erin Marsden,is Serendipity's quintessential good girl.
The only daughter of the ex-police chief, she has never made a
misstep, content with her quiet, predictable life ... or so she thinks.
Until Cole Sanders returns to town with heated interest in his eyes and
shadows in his past.
Cole ... The Bad Boy
After
seven years of deep under cover work in New York City, Cole returns to
Serendipity to help his aging father and to find his moral compass once more.
Not to get involved with wholesome Erin Marsden. Even as a rebellious
teen, he knew a girl like Erin was off limits and that hasn't changed.
But neither one of them can resist their off-the-charts chemistry and a
one night stand brings complications neither Erin nor Cole expected.
The Attraction ... Off the Charts!
Then
Erin's current case plunges her into a killer's crosshairs. With more at stake
than anyone knows, Erin succumbs to Cole's take-charge attitude. As a
bodyguard, he's the best. As a lover, he's even better. But there's more than
the matter of Erin's safety at stake. And Cole must forgive the sins of
his past and prove to himself - and to Erin - that he's capable of the love and
the forever she - and their baby - desperately need.
Perfect Together (Serendipity’s Finest
Book 3) Release Date February 4, 2014
In
the picturesque town of Serendipity, New York, three siblings have grown up in
the shadow of their proud and respected police chief father. But what do love,
fate, and fortune have in store for the next generation of Serendipity’s
finest?
Tired
of being the easygoing daughter, always ignored in favor of her
high-maintenance sister, and no longer interested in being her fiancé’s trophy
wife, Nicole Farnsworth calls off her wedding. All she wants is to be herself.
And where better to find her destiny than Serendipity? The place where she met
the one man who made her heart beat faster, and gave her the courage to
reinvent her life—even if he doesn’t know it.
Officer
Sam Marsden calls Serendipity home and he loves it there—even though his
childhood sweetheart was stolen by his best friend. After such heartbreak, Sam
fears he can’t trust his instincts when it comes to love. Yet he’s so tempted
by Nicole, a woman he met only briefly but who has starred in his dreams ever
since. For Nicole and Sam, opening their hearts one more time could change
their lives forever. But who’ll be the first to take that chance?
