First star I see tonight

Title:

Author:

Phillips, Susan Elizabeth, author.

ISBN:

9780062405616

9780062641892

Personal Author:

Phillips, Susan Elizabeth, author.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2016]

Physical Description:

370 pages ; 24 cm

Abstract:

Discovered by the former quarterback she was hired to tail, detective Piper Dove pretends to be the athlete's stalker and is subsequently hired as his bodyguard, an arrangement threatened by their growing chemistry.

Subject Term:

Ex-football players -- Fiction.

Women detectives -- Fiction.

Genre:

Romance fiction.

Detective and mystery fiction.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2236839

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Summary

A no-nonsense sports hero and a feisty female detective go head-to-head in this funny, fresh, seductive novel from Susan Elizabeth Phillips, the award-winning New York Times bestselling author known for her unforgettable characters, heartfelt emotion, and laugh-out-loud humor.

Piper Dove is a woman with a dream--to become the best detective in the city of Chicago. First job Trail former Chicago Stars quarterback, Cooper Graham. The problem Graham's spotted her, and he's not happy.

Which is why a great detective needs a first rate imagination. "The fact is ... I'm your stalker. Not full-out barmy. Just ... mildly unhinged."

Piper soon finds herself working for Graham himself, although not as the bodyguard he refuses to admit he so desperately needs. Instead, he's hired her to keep an eye on the employees at his exclusive new nightclub. But Coop's life might be in danger, and Piper's determined to protect him, whether he wants it or not. (Hint: Not!) If only she weren't also dealing with a bevy of Middle Eastern princesses, a Pakistani servant girl yearning for freedom, a teenager who just wants to fit in, and an elderly neighbor demanding that Piper find her very dead husband.

And then there's Cooper Graham, a legendary sports hero who always gets what he wants--even if what he wants just might be an intrepid detective hell bent on proving she's as tough as he is.

From the bustling streets of Chicago to a windswept lighthouse on Lake Superior to the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay, two people who can't stand to lose will test themselves and each other to discover what matters most.

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Phillips continues her popular contemporary Chicago Stars series (after Natural Born Charmer) with an utterly delightful standalone gambol that pairs up recently retired Stars quarterback Cooper Graham and private detective Piper Dove. Coop knows what he wants to do with his post-football life-start a trendy nightclub called Spiral-or at least he thinks he does. But he can't seem to make the venture's financial numbers add up. Piper is also having money trouble: she's being paid to tail Coop, but when he spots her, the client drops her, leaving her at poverty's doorstep. When she reveals to Coop that he's being robbed by his nightclub staff, they launch into a relationship with all the head-butting explosiveness of an NFL game, plus frequent diversions into steamier contact sports. As usual, Phillips's Chicago landscape is dotted with plenty of interesting local scenery, plus juicy details of high-end clothing, accessories, and decor. She has a knack for nuance and stage-setting that grounds her characters and makes them feel perfectly real. Fans and newcomers alike are certain to fall in love with this delightful pair as they scrimmage and score. Agent: Steve Axelrod, Axelrod Agency. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

*Starred Review* As the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Chicago Stars, Cooper Graham is used to having starstruck women follow him around, but this is something different. For more than a week, someone in various disguises has been tailing him. When Cooper finally confronts her in his nightclub, she claims to be Esmerelda Crocker, a nutty yet harmless stalker. But Cooper soon discovers that she is actually Piper Dove, a private investigator; despite his best efforts to get Piper to divulge the name of her client, she remains mum. Impressed by her integrity, Cooper decides to hire Piper to work for him, thinking that if he spends enough time with her, he will eventually induce her to crack. After all, when it comes to getting what he wants, Cooper always wins. But this time, much to his surprise, he is sure to lose, and what Piper wins is his heart. Best-selling RITA Award-winning Phillips' (Heroes Are My Weakness, 2014) literary star shines bright in her latest dazzling (and long-awaited) installment in her Chicago Stars series (Natural Born Charmer, 2006). Writing with a deceptively easy sense of grace, equally enhanced by her distinctively dry sense of wit, Phillips fashions an irresistibly sexy love story that is guaranteed to hit every romance reader's sweet spot.--Charles, John Copyright 2016 Booklist

Library Journal Review

Newly retired football star and neophyte nightclub owner Cooper Graham is used to attracting fans' attention. Then he spots the same woman (in different disguises) several days in a row. When she shows up at his club, he decides she's more than a fan and decides to take action. Piper Dove is determined to make her detective agency a success, and since getting the scoop on Cooper is her first job, she's not about to let him intimidate her. A smart, resourceful heroine who needs to prove herself (to herself) and a strong, caring hero who needs to figure out what he really wants star in this riveting, danger-laced story that won't disappoint. VERDICT Laugh-out-loud funny, insightful, and touching, this latest gem from one of the genre's best is a must-buy for all library collections. Phillips (Heroes Are My Weakness) lives in the Chicago area. [See Prepub Alert, 2/21/16.] © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.