Simply the Best
A Chicago Stars Novel
Published on 10. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-06-324857-1 (ISBN)
Description
"The queen of the football romance is not Taylor Swift. It's Susan Elizabeth Phillips."-Wall Street Journal
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns with the next book in her Chicago Stars series where a successful sports agent and the sister of his biggest client engage in a take-no-prisoners battle of the sexes.
Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business-fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option.
Rory Garrett is-let's be honest-a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett's most important client, her football legend brother.
Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night...one disastrous lie...one career in jeopardy...one missing football player...and a very dead body.
It's going to get messy...and dangerous...and heartbreaking...and sexy. To Rory, Brett represents skewed values and a devious mind. To Brett, Rory is forbidden fruit, off limits, do not disturb, and no entry-definitely no entry.
A woman who has succeeded at nothing and a man who's succeeded at everything confront the challenge of their lives as they struggle with themselves and each other. When it comes to love-what price are any of us willing to pay to be simply the best?
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns with the next book in her Chicago Stars series where a successful sports agent and the sister of his biggest client engage in a take-no-prisoners battle of the sexes.
Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business-fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option.
Rory Garrett is-let's be honest-a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett's most important client, her football legend brother.
Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night...one disastrous lie...one career in jeopardy...one missing football player...and a very dead body.
It's going to get messy...and dangerous...and heartbreaking...and sexy. To Rory, Brett represents skewed values and a devious mind. To Brett, Rory is forbidden fruit, off limits, do not disturb, and no entry-definitely no entry.
A woman who has succeeded at nothing and a man who's succeeded at everything confront the challenge of their lives as they struggle with themselves and each other. When it comes to love-what price are any of us willing to pay to be simply the best?
Reviews / Votes
"Re-entering the world of the Chicago Stars is like a beloved friend come to call." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr"Susan is the absolute queen of contemporary romance." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah
"No one tops Susan Elizabeth Phillips" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
"The queen of the football romance is not Taylor Swift. It's Susan Elizabeth Phillips." - Wall Street Journal
"Readers will want to savor every delectable word in the sublimely talented Phillips' latest Chicago Stars novel, just as one would enjoy the luscious artisanal bonbons crafted by the book's heroine. Infused with addictively acerbic wit and graced with a perfectly matched pair of protagonists whose sexual chemistry is hot enough to melt chocolate, this is Phillips at her dazzling best." - Booklist (starred review)
"Funny and engaging, with twists and turns that keep it moving. Newbies to the series and even sports-averse readers will appreciate this modern-day Cinderella take from Phillps." - Library Journal (starred review)
"The shifting kaleidoscope of personal, business, and family relationships makes this such a captivating novel. [An] emotionally generous novel about romantic and familial love...a winning romance novel." - Kirkus Reviews
"RITA Award-winning and bestselling romance author Phillips' latest virtuoso literary performance and new addition to her outstanding Chicago Stars series delivers a full score of irresistible delights. From savvy characterization, sassy humor, and sparkling dialogue to a smartly composed plot... this brilliantly conceived contemporary romance will have readers shouting, Brava!" - Booklist (starred review) on When Stars Collide
"Captivating. The thrilling suspense plot and intoxicating chemistry will hook new readers and returning fans alike. This is a page-turner." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on When Stars Collide
"I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips' novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-324857-1 (9780063248571)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
02/2024
HarperCollins
€2.99
Available for download
Person
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books have been published in over thirty languages. Guided by the motto, "Life is better with happily-ever-afters," she loves writing about love in all its forms. Among her accomplishments, Susan created the sports romance with her novel Fancy Pants. She is best known for her Chicago Stars and Wynette, Texas series, as well as multiple stand-alone books. Visit Susan's website at www.susanelizabethphillips.com.