To be honest, I have always been a huge fan of historical romance since it takes me to a time that is so completely different from the current times. However, after reading this little gem of a romance novel, I started to gain interest in the world of contemporary romance. “It Had To Be You” was the first romance novel I have read from author Susan Elizabeth Phillips and after I had read this book, I am definitely looking forward to reading more of her wonderful books! “It Had To Be You” is full...

It Had To Be You is book one in the series, Chicago Stars, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I have read a few of the later books in this series and finally I went back to read the first book. Whenever I read one of this author’s books, I end up being overwhelmed on every level. With emotions, with warm and fuzzies, with EVERYTHING! Last night I finished this at 11:00, then tried to go to bed and laid there with my eyes wide open. The last twenty five percent was a crazy whirlwind and I was about as

I knew I would love this one on audio. Anna Fields is a fabulous narrator and she did a wonderful job giving voice to the characters and making the story even a little more exciting. I feel like I am repeating myself about her! ❤Ladies, Dan Calebow is sooo dreamy! Goodness every time he called Phoebe darlin I swooned. LOLAnd Phoebe aka 'the bimbo' HA! was such a perfect match for him. As I said in my first review this book was FANFREAKINGTASTIC and if you don't give this series a try you are mis...

One word: BLISS! QUICK REVIEW:Enjoyment:: 4.5/5Writing style: 5/5Storyline: 5/5Hero: 4/5Heroine: 5/5Secondary characters: 5/5 Hotness/chemistry: 4/5 Romance: 4/5 Angst: 3/5Darkness level: 2/5Humor: 4/5 Depth of the book: 5/5POV: multiple, 3rd person Triggers: (view spoiler)[rape (hide spoiler)]Books with a similar theme: Hard to say. Just like KA, this author is in a league of her own.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>...

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my friends Karen, Mo and Sharon for clogging my feed with updates of binge reading books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Because of them I just may have found a new favorite author. I definitely discovered a delightful sports romance to add to my favorites bookshelf.It Had to Be You is old-school romance at its finest and I’m not talking about the fact that it was written over 20 years ago. In fact, if it weren’t for some dated references (cassette tapes, VCR, a Wa...

The hero was an arrogant, twisted, two-timing, misogynistic piece of shit. Why then 5 stars you ask? Because SEP is a fucking miracle worker, that's why.

Absolutely fantastic read!!!In fact, i might say, the best I ve read this year (and the book was first published almost over 20 years ago *facepalm* so, in my eyes, the words "it 's never too late" and "never say never" have a whole new meaning...) considering the genre.This book can't be presented through out the re-telling of the storyline, cause that would be impossible to do without spilling it all and spoiling it...so, I m gonna stick to the old folks' saying: "less is more" 😉But to appease...

Instagram || Twitter || Facebook || Amazon || PinterestPhoebe Summerville is like a cross between Elle Woods and Peg Bundy - she's rich, she's tacky, everyone writes her off as a dumb bimbo. However, she's quite a bit more clever and complicated than anyone gives her credit for, including her father, who disliked her so much that he decided to screw with her from beyond the grave: instead of being disinherited as per his original plan, he's giving her his football team, the Chicago Stars, fo

Oldie but a goodie! rereadI love underdogs in sports and in life. Learned a lot about football. Realized that Susan E. Phillips is a flawlessly amazing author. She writes all characters with layers and depth that makes them more real and reading her stories is a joy. I love a heroine like this. Someone everybody underestimates and labels as a certain type. Reminds me of Pretty Face So if you like that you will love this or vice versa. Comfort read!!!some parts are problematic but this is still

My first by SEP and I loved it. The book was written 25 years ago and it is a traditional contemporary romance of enemies to lovers troupe. Even though it was written a long time ago, I loved being taken back to 1994. As I’m in my 50’s, I remembered so many references and loved being brought back in time.Phoebe Summerville is the new owner of the Chicago Stars football team. It was left to her by her deceased estranged father. She plays the part of a blonde bimbo but she is anything but that. Sh...

***4.5 NOW stars***You’re my only failure. My only failure, Phoebe.Perfect book for getting in the spirit of the upcoming Super Bowl XLVIII (2/2/2014).Phoebe is a sexy underestimated daughter of a football owner (Chicago Stars). When her father sudden dies she inherits his team. Unfortunately, her father’s “gift” wasn’t given out of kindness. Her father had always seen her as a failure and this opportunity to run the team was a test. She must win the championship or she will lose any inheritance...

It was so fun to be in this book.I’ve read the paperback three times and recently listened to the audiobook. I laughed a lot the first time I read it. I didn’t laugh as much in subsequent reads because I knew what to expect, but I still loved it.Phoebe’s mother died early and her father didn’t love her. He kept her away in boarding schools and camps. She was raped, but her father didn’t believe her. She creates a false front, looking and acting like a Marilyn Monroe-Mae West-blond-bombshell-bimb...

Not only does he have sex with his ex after meeting the heroine we are given a full gag worthy account.On top of that he keeps dating a “marriage material” respectable woman while fucking the “not so marriage material” heroine.Of course he doesn’t do it intentionally but that doesn’t make him any less disrespectful, or less cheating.You either respect someone or you don’t.My vote is he doesn’t.Sorry mou.

5 STARS[image error] What can I say? Another 5 star book? Most definitely!!! I’m starting to think Susan Elizabeth Phillips cannot write a bad book… either that or she has most definitely found the key to my heart. These books exemplify the delicate balance of intense emotion, witty dialogue and comic relief. I have nothing but high praise and giddy admiration for this author and her fabulous books. [image error] Phoebe Sommerville was a thirty-three year old outrageous Manhattan socialite...

The Windy City isn't quite ready for Phoebe Somerville—the outrageous, curvaceous New York knockout who has just inherited the Chicago Stars football team. And Phoebe is definitely not ready for the Stars' head coach, former gridiron legend Dan Calebow, a sexist jock taskmaster with a one-track mind. Calebow is everything Phoebe abhors. And the sexy new boss is everything Dan despises—a meddling bimbo who doesn't know a pigskin from a pitcher's mound. Dan is alpha, opinionated, chauvanistic, th

A new-to-me author and a book written in 94. That's taking a chance. And I'm so glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though there are some elements that are going to divide based on audience experience and expectation, I think.Phillips gives herself a hard hurdle from the start with Phoebe. She's a victim of rape who has since learned to manipulate sexual situations by turning all situations sexual with her in control. In other words, she maximizes her sexual broadcast to emphasize her desirabil...

I just have no words to describe how much I loved this book. It was amazing! Maybe I was just in the right mood for this kind of read or maybe it really is a terrific read. I just know that apart from LK's Travises series, I had never, ever enjoyed a contemporary romance as much as I did this one and the Travises. And yes, it was that good for me. Well maybe not that good, lol, but definitely the closest I will ever find.I loved Phoebe! She was an amazing heroine. Everything about her was so app...

WOW! What an amazing read, and although I don't often read sports-romance books (especially football..hey I'm Canadian if anything, I'd read a romance with hockey..Eh?..LOL) this was really good!This happened a lot while reading this story I really, really, really liked Dan. I loved his complexity, strength, loyalty, gentleness, and his own desire for a HEA.He is not what I'm used to in a 'hero', but he was written beautifully! He just seemed SO real, with many layers.I was wonderful to rea...

4 Stars! What started out as a book I thought I wasn't going to be too fond of, turned into a story I loved!I read this entire series out of order. I started with Nobody's Baby But Mine, which was good, then Dream a Little Dream, which was excellent and my favorite in the series. Then it was on to Heaven, Texas, very good and funny, and now back to book one. So unlike me to do this, but hey, what can I say. Anyhoo, in those books you always hear about Phoebe and Dan Calebow, the owners of the St...