Summer is about to get a lot steamier as New York Times bestselling romance author Carly Phillips returns with KISS ME IF YOU CAN, her hot new novel from HQN Books. A listener giveaway is being offered for readers to win a copy of Carly’s new book and a $25 Starbucks card to help them cool off with an icy drink after their hot beach read. www.CarlyPhillips.com
Millions of women know that there’s no better way to escape the cares of everyday life than with a soul-stirring, satisfying romance. And it’s no secret that romance is what many Americans are looking for right now. In fact, the Romance Writers of America estimate that 74.8 million Americans read a romance novel last year, accounting for an estimated $1.36 billion in total sales. Romance novels account for more than a quarter of all books sold: almost three times as many mystery, “literary” or sci-fi novels, and second only to religious/inspirational books.
KISS ME IF YOU CAN, the first book in the tantalizing new The Most Eligible Bachelors series featuring the most wanted men around. KISS ME IF YOU CAN will be followed by LOVE ME IF YOU DARE (September 2010). Sam Cooper (“Coop”) has just become the most eligible bachelor in New York City. Now that he has foiled a jewelry-store robbery and has been rewarded with the ring of his choice, single women all over the city are fawning over the crime reporter. But Coop isn’t interested in the admirers sending racy underwear his way. His attention is centered solely on Lexie Davis, the only woman in the city who claims not to be interested in his bachelor status.
Instead, free-spirited Lexie is interested in Coop’s antique ring, and it potentially scandalous history in her family. But Coop is quickly becoming more than just her route to the ring. When his investigation starts to uncover the truth, will she trust her heart-and her family secrets-to this most eligible bachelor?
A popular romance novelist with over 27 books to her credit, Carly Phillips first earned a law degree from Boston University and practiced corporate law before turning her talents to light-hearted, fun and sexy fiction – a job that suited her far better than negotiating law suits. Now with a legion of fans and a National Readers’ Choice Award, Dorothy Park Award of Excellence, Holt Medallion and Booksellers’ Best Award, she’s become one of today’s top writers of romance fiction.
