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First Star I See Tonight Kindle Edition

by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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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“First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best--funny, charming and un-put-downable. Oh, and I call dibs on Cooper!” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery

“FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is so hot that when I read it I had to take a cold shower. Whew! I loved it!” — Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of All Summer Long

“In FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT, Susan Elizabeth Phillips writes about the kind of strong, self-assured women I love! I found myself cheering for this heroine with her unwavering ethics from the first page to the last!” — Julie Garwood, author of The Bride

“I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face.” — Catherine Coulter, author of Insidious

“Fall into the addictive voice of Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- compulsively readable and deeply satisfying! Re-entering the world of the Chicago Stars is like a beloved friend come to call.” — Robyn Carr, author of Virgin River

“First Star I See Tonight is a perfect example of why Susan Elizabeth Phillips is so popular. The characterization is spot on...The ending made me smile even though I was going into mourning because―you know―it ended.” — Linda Howard New York Times bestselling author

“I love Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ books. Her writing is infused with intense emotion, sharp characterization, subtle wit and a rare energy that is absolutely irresistible. When I open one of her books I know I’m in for an exhilarating ride. This is women’s fiction at its best.” — Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of River Road

“First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her very best, and there’s no one better at writing romantic fiction. Susan is the absolute queen of contemporary romance.” — Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale

“This thoroughly enjoyable novel delivers a swift kick to the heart―an essential summer read” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“...Phillips’ literary star shines bright in her latest dazzling (and long-awaited) installment...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.” — Booklist (starred review)

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. — Library Journal (starred review)

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

He’s the former quarterback of the Chicago Stars football team. She’s trying to make a success of her very own detective agency. Her first job? Follow him. Let’s just say it’s not going well. Not well at all . . .

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 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 her to 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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018QLY6QS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; Reissue edition (August 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1509 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
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SD
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Loved This Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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I really enjoyed reading this story. I loved the characters, their strong personalities, team work and falling in love. Another great Stars book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017
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4.5 stars
First Star I See Tonight is a well-written and humorous contemporary romance. Although this is the eighth book in the Chicago Stars Series, it can easily be read as a standalone.

Piper has no interest in falling in love. She doesn’t do emotions. Piper was tough, competitive, and snarky; just like her dad taught her to be. When Piper’s father died, she bought his business, Dove Investigations. She was determined to be the best private investigator in town.

Cooper Graham loved his life. He was thirty-seven-years-old, a Chicago Stars legend, and retired. Cooper left football while he was on top so that he could stay that way. His new passion and vision was to create a nightclub empire. When Cooper discovered that a nutty woman, wearing different disguises, was following him on a daily basis, he shrugged it off. At first, it didn’t bother him, but when the crazy stalker started coming into his nightclub, Cooper had had enough.

What could Piper possibly say to Cooper to appease him? She couldn’t exactly tell him, who hired her to investigate him, or why; could she? But, that’s exactly what he wanted to know. And, Cooper got whatever he wanted. Well, apparently, not this time. Before Piper left the nightclub without answering his questions, she nonchalantly told him, that someone was pilfering his profits. Cooper was livid. How could this wacky woman accuse a trusted friend, of stealing? Unfortunately, Piper was right; so Cooper hired her.

Initially, Cooper was not attracted to Piper. So, why was he falling for the stubborn, independent, and smart-mouthed woman? Because, Piper wasn’t like any other woman, that he's ever met. Piper was not romantically, interested in him. Piper could also be sexy as hell when she wanted to be.

The last thing Piper needed was to fall for a conceited, arrogant ex-football player, like Cooper. Piper avoided relationships at all costs. But, like Cooper, Piper had a big, mushy heart underneath her tough exterior. There are several subplots, adding depth, to this well-written, humorous, and captivating novel. The First Star I See Tonight is a delightful and entertaining read. Susan Elizabeth Phillips never fails to make me laugh. I just love her books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Original and Funny with Heart
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016
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"All in all, it was still a good day to be Cooper Graham. Except for one pesky woman."

FINAL DECISION: The emotional part of this book really snuck up on me. I believed it was funny with bickering protagonists until the end which just ripped my heart open. Phillips is a master at the quirky, funny, sarcastic characters that make me love them despite my intentions.

THE STORY: Cooper Graham has just retired as the star quarterback of the Chicago Stars. Big man in the city of Chicago, Cooper is unhappy to find out his has a stalker, Piper Dove. But Piper is not actually a stalker but rather a detective trying to make a name for herself. Her first job is to trail Cooper. When she is spotted, she soon finds herself working as Cooper's bodyguard -- although he refuses to allow Piper to officially do that job. Whatever her job title, Piper is determined to protect Cooper whether he wants it or not.

OPINION: I am often surprised by my reaction to a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. She somehow manages to make me like heroines that I either hate or am iffy about when the book starts. I wasn't a fan of Piper when the book began. Her pugnacious personality somewhat annoyed me as the book began. So determined to do what she wanted, I didn't see the compassion in her that I want from characters. Oh how wrong I was. Under her shell, Piper is a woman who deeply cares. And Phillips does an amazing job of showing that as her personality is slowly revealed to Cooper. While Piper changes and grows, she remains true to her personality -- and Cooper loves her for who she actually is. By the end of the book, he understands and accepts her and puts himself on the line because he knows she needs it.

Piper and Cooper are the perfect pair. Both are competitive and want to succeed. They are somewhat single minded and don't necessarily give up on bad ideas easily. Stubborn to to the core -- both of them. I loved how their romance was not sweet and sentimental but rather combative and argumentative. Just perfect for them. In the end, their romance becomes deeply emotional and even sweet (for them).

This book is filled with so many engaging secondary characters. The princess obsessed with shoes. The widow convinced her Cheesehead wearing husband is still alive. The nerf gun toting teenager. I love how so many intriguing characters inhabit his book and yet never overwhelm the main storyline.

I recommend this book if you like original, funny romances with unexpected heart.

WORTH MENTIONING: I absolutely adore Heath Champion's role in this book (MATCH ME IF YOU CAN).

CONNECTED BOOKS: FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT is the eighth book in the Chicago Stars series. While some characters from previous books make appearances, this book does not depend upon any knowledge of those books. This book stands alone.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.
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Judy B. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fun Chicago Stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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I started in the middle of the Chicago Stars series of books with "When Stars Collide" and at the end, the author made reference to "First Star I See Tonight" so I bought it and it was also a fun read. So, since I like to read and I enjoyed the two I've read, I bought a third book. It's on its way.

The author is good at casting some quirky female characters. So far the males are just great big, hunky middle-aged (35-year-old retired football player) jocks. But they are interesting characters, too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in Spain on August 18, 2021
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I really enjoyed this wonderful story! Great characters!
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Stacey Petherick
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED this book
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2017
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LOVED this book. Susan Elizabeth Philips is my all-time favorite author. Burned through this book in a few days. LOVED!!!
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Phoenix
3.0 out of 5 stars like it happens with other books from this author
Reviewed in India on September 9, 2017
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I expected more out of it, since it being a SEP book and that too Chicago stars series. There was something missing which didn't make me read it more than once, like it happens with other books from this author. Readers also love the fact that some of the old Stars come wandering into the newer stories and readers get to know about what's up with them, which disappointingly didn't happen in this book.

Overall a not bad one time read.
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Nancy
3.0 out of 5 stars It was OK, but not great
Reviewed in Mexico on March 1, 2017
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I love SEP's books. I do love them, but this one wasn't what I had expected. I didn't enjoy it as I should.
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Polax
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in France on April 12, 2017
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A nice book to read, exactly what I can expect from SEP. A bit of suspens, some romance, familiar characters. It cheers you up!
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