"A glorious addition to the best grid iron series ever."
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted August 15, 2016
Romance Contemporary
There's a very good reason why Susan Elizabeth Phillips has
a legend of devoted fans who are endearingly referred to as
Seppies. Not every author has that type of
following. I
can't think of anything guaranteed to bring a smile to my
face than a reference to the Chicago Stars -- Susan
Elizabeth Phillips creation and source of joy in many of
her books. I am a Seppie and proud of it. I actually discovered the Chicago
Stars in DREAM A LITTLE DREAM (book #4) and immediately
fell
in love. Then I did what any self-respecting Seppie
would
do: I read every book in this series totally
ignoring any specific order. And guess what -- it didn't
matter. FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT
comes with the requisite cast of characters common to this
series. Tough ex-
football players, smart, sassy somewhat off the grid women
and a group of delightful neighbors and friends. A cast
guaranteed to win your heart and tickle your funny bone. It's all about self-image. In football the public wants to
see the players as larger than life. Living that kind of
life brings several challenges such as privacy and
security. Cooper Graham decides to open The Spiral in what
he hopes is the first to of a string of football themed
clubs. After he proves its worth he hopes to entice other
ex-football players to invest in more. Coop
is rough and tough and definitely larger than life. In his
heart he is determined to follow his dream. And then there is Piper Dove a sort of counterpart to Coop
in so many ways. Piper is trying to recreate her father's
successful investigation service business starting at the
absolute bottom. Piper is smart, creative and
gutsy. She's a little bit of a woman in stature -- but don't
discount her heart, her ambition and her
fearlessness. Piper doesn't seem scared of anyone or
anything. Well with one major exception. Piper is afraid of
love. She doesn't see herself the way those around her do.
So she puts barriers around her heart when it comes to men.
But Piper is surrounded by people she loves and love her --
her friends. Cooper is the target of her recent investigation. She is
supposed to find out everything she can about this man to
see if he is a good investment. Piper learns quickly that
Coop is very aware of his surroundings and most especially
this petite woman who seems to be on his tail. Well let the
games begin. Piper's determined to do her job and attract
more clients. Cooper is equally determined to stymy her
intrusion into his life and club. Piper is one stubborn gal
and Cooper begins to see her value -- personally and
professionally. Every Chicago Stars book is doomed to be dog-eared.
They
all hold a place of honor on my book shelves. FIRST STAR I
SEE TONIGHT isn't actually as football driven as the
previous stories. But not to worry. Susan Elizabeth
Phillips graciously includes cameos of some of our favorite
Stars. It's been several years since the last book in the
series came out and Phillips is honest in her statement
that FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT is a result of fans asking
for more. Thanks goodness. You can never have enough
Phillips books. Susan Elizabeth Phillips is the consummate
entertainer and she has enriched all of us with an amazing
book list.
SUMMARY
A star quarterback and a feisty detective play for keeps in
this sporty, sexy, sassy novel—a long-awaited new entry in
the beloved, award-winning, New York Times
bestselling author’s fan-favorite Chicago Stars football series. 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. Problem? Graham’s
spotted her, and he’s not happy. Which is why a good detective needs to think on her feet.
“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 of fit in, and an elderly neighbor
demanding Piper find her very dead husband. And then there’s Cooper Graham himself, a legendary sports
hero who always gets what he wants—even if what he wants is
a feisty 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.
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