Playboy

✍ Scribed by Phillips, Carly

• Book ID: 108444257
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 175 KB
• Series: Chandler Brothers 2
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

There isn't a woman in town who's immune to the legendary Chandler charm. Yet so far single cop Rick Chandler has managed to fend off the marriage-minded advances of Yorkshire Falls' entire female population. A past mistake has taught him never to put his heart on the line ... until he answers the SOS of a real-life runaway bride. In spite of her pearly gown and tiara, Kendall Sutton vows to never wed- which makes her the ideal pretend lover who can ward off Rick's legion of admirers. When their passionate charade flames into the real thing, Rick is suddenly thinking about two words that spell forever after. But will Kendall ever say "I do?" Can a woman who's had it with weddings tie the knot with the town's most popular playboy?

From Publishers Weekly

In the first book of Phillips's trilogy (The Bachelor) about the irresistible marriage-resistant Chandler brothers of rural Yorkshire Falls, N.Y., footloose foreign correspondent Roman got hooked, thanks to the ingenious plotting of his matchmaking mama. This follow-up focuses on the middle brother, Rick, a loving but broken-hearted divorcee determined to resist both mom's marriage plots and those of his admirers-roughly every single woman in town. To do so, Rick employs a counterplot involving equally commitment-shy Kendall Sutton, whom the playboy policeman rescues from a car mishap as she's fleeing her own wedding. But will the independent twosome, feigning coupledom to remove themselves from the matchmaking game, foil themselves by genuinely falling for each other? Of course. In fact, there's little in the way of surprise or suspense herein. The characters express astonishment at certain plot turns, but readers won't, as all devious deeds are broadcast miles in advance. Still, the brothers' considerable charisma makes up for many sins of style and substance. Those who like their romances fast 'n' frothy may well find this lightweight tale an appealing afternoon's diversion.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

...complex characters who reveal the depths of their personalities...and skilled writing that brings everything to wonderful life. -- Joni Richards Bodart, The Romance Reader

...in-depth characters and charming storyline make it impossible to put THE PLAYBOY down until the last page is turned. -- Robin Peek, The Word on Romance

...those who like their romance fast n' frothy may well find this lightweight tale an appealing afternoon's diversion. -- Publisher's Weekly

Ms. Phillips outdoes herself with this sensuous and humorous tale that showcases her extraordinary talent as an author. -- Suzanne Coleburn, Newandusedbooks.com

Rick and Kendall were terrific, down to earth characters and...nothing beats the Chandlers' matriarch! I eagerly await Chase's story. -- 4 1/2 Stars, Kathy Boswell, Romantic Times Magazine

Sexual tension and incredible sparks...highly recommended. A sizzling delight, THE PLAYBOY...joins THE BACHELOR on the keeper shelf -- Cindy Penn, Wordweaving

THE PLAYBOY IS AWESOME!!! It may be hard to believe, but THE PLAYBOY is even better then THE BACHELOR. -- Barb Hicks, The Best Reviews