The Heartbreaker - August 2003

As the eldest of three rebel-rousing brothers, Chase Chandler has waited a long time to leave his small-town roots behind. All bets are off when the single journalist meets a redhead who arouses a lot more than lust. Yet Sloane Carlisle isn't just any woman. She's a senator's daughter who is about to thrust him into the eye of a breaking political scandal—and a shot at a story that's already making headlines. All Chase has to do for an exclusive is keep her out of harm's way.

A woman who refuses to play the Washington game, Sloane has just been hit with a bombshell that calls her entire identity into question. Feeling vulnerable, she does something completely out of character: She spends an incredible, passionate night with a handsome stranger. The last thing she expects is to ever see him again. But when she goes to the Chandlers' hometown of Yorkshire Falls to uncover the truth about her family, there he is!

Suddenly a guy who has always steered clear of marriage is falling for a serious-minded woman with a family secret that could land them both in danger. If they survive the fallout, what will it take to get Sloane to say the two words that could turn the town's most eligible bachelor into the world's sexiest spouse?

 

Book Details

Warner Books
Paperback, May 2004, ISBN: 0-446-51152-8

Warner Books
Hardcover, August 2003, ISBN: 0-446-61055-0

Warner Books
Audio, August 2003, Chivers Sound Library

Microsoft Reader,
E-book, Adobe Reader, August 2003

Wheeler Publishing,
Large print,  ISBN: 1-587-24517-5

Awards

• New York Times Extended List
• Waldenbooks Hardcover Bestseller List
• Booksense List
• BookScan Adult Hardcover Fiction List
• BookScan Top 100 Bestseller
• Ingrams bestseller report
• USA Today bestseller list 

Reviews

"A Perfect 10"—"Excellently written, THE HEARTBREAKER encompasses every facet of a great romance story. Bright, energetic characters abound on every page. Sloane's character is strong-willed, confident and savvy—exactly what a heroine should be. Chase is protective, sensitive, and oh-so alpha male strong. Secondary characters enhance each scene, and dialogue that is witty, fresh and entertaining, keeps the reader entranced and eager to see what happens next." "THE HEARTBREAKER is a fast paced, intriguing read, with plenty of danger, laughter, and hot, lusty romance. Ms. Phillips has created a must read in THE HEARTBREAKER, the third book in her Chandler brother series following THE BACHELOR and THE PLAYBOY. Make sure THE HEARTBREAKER is at the top of your to-be-read list this summer."
   ~Catherine McHenry, Romance Reviews Today

"... one smoldering glance is enough to seal the couple's fate. The ensuing sex scene is vintage Phillips: uninhibited lubricity made responsible (condoms) and romantic (champagne). While the characters busily tell themselves and each other that it's just for tonight, readers have the bonus thrill of certainty that tonight is the beginning of forever. Whether between soft covers or hard, Phillips loves to get her hero and heroine in bed—or up against a pool table, surrounded by salivating louts, in the books' kinkiest passage. But family values so dominate the interstitial scenes, it's a safe bet that Senator Carlisle is a Republican. And that Phillips's fans will make the leap to hardcover in droves."
   ~Publishers Weekly

"A most satisfactory conclusion to this exciting trilogy and makes for a very enjoyable read!"
   ~Rashmi Srinivas, The Road to Romance

"THE HEARTBREAKER is a MUST read, as are the first two books of this trilogy. It is triple the pleasure with these gorgeous, strong and sexy as sin brothers who will capture a girl¹s heart with just one look. It is with a happy, yet sad, heart to say good-bye to Yorkshire Falls and the Chandler family for now, but I can guarantee, it won¹t be long before I take my books of the keeper shelf and visit them all again soon!"
   ~Tracey West for The Road to Romance

"The Heartbreaker is an intriguing and spectacular finale for the Chandler brothers. The action between the hero and heroine starts with a bang and just keeps going. The story follows Chase's struggle to discover what he truly wants for his future and to accept that those he loves can actually take care of themselves. I loved the sense of family this book imparted. This is also a seriously sexy story! ."
   ~4 Stars, Romantic Times Magazine (Susan Mobley)

"THE HEARTBREAKER has an amazing story that will captivate you. There is drama, sadness, love, family values and loyalty. All of these have very important roles in this book. Carly Philips has taken the Chandler Brothers trilogy, and pulled it all together very nicely. The things we learn about Chase are intense. A deep, quiet man with strength beyond belief. ... Sloane is a very powerful character in THE HEARTBREAKER. She deals with her past very well, all the while dealing with growing feelings for Chase, his family and the wonderful town of Yorkshire Falls.
  The conclusion of this story is very touching as Sloane and Chase learn a lot about trust and commitment. Reading THE HEARTBREAKER was like being at a small family reunion. All the family members from the previous two books had wonderful roles in this one. I am sad to see this trilogy end, even though it leaves me feeling good inside."
   ~Robin Taylor, In the Library Reviews

"Carly Phillips does a bang up job of closing the trilogy of the fabulous Chandler brothers with the long awaited story of the older brother Chase ... THE HEARTBREAKER is a marvelous book filled with humor, love and family commitments, sexy heartbreaking scenes that pull on your heartstrings, and a town full of wonderful people you hate leaving after you read the last page. For buying the hard cover you can get a free copy of THE PLAYBOY or THE BACHELOR if you mail in your receipt. Take it from me, the books are outstanding, and you need them both to complete this fantastic trilogy of the Chandler brothers. Carly Phillips has been a superb storyteller from book one. She writes with her heart and soul and gives her readers the best of the best. I can¹t wait to see what comes from her magical pen next!"
   ~Suzanne Coleburn, Reader To Reader Reviews

"Carly Phillips has once again produced a best seller with THE HEARTBREAKER, the last book in the Chandler Men series. I like this one even better than I liked the first two, THE BACHELOR and THE PLAYBOY."
   ~Kristie Leigh Maguire, Myshelf.com

"The Heartbreaker is just that—a story that will break your heart with the trials and adventures that make this a very intense and sometimes funny story. Raina with her matchmaking schemes and health problems, Roman and Rick with their brotherly advice, and let¹s not forget about what brought Chase and Sloane together in the first place. This is the end of the Chandler brothers¹ stories and they will be sorely missed. Ms. Phillips has done a superb job of writing Chase¹s story, we get to see what made him into the man he is today and why his motto is what it is. Sloane is a delightful and the perfect heroine to Chase. I applaud Ms. Phillips for finding his perfect match and bringing them together with the ease that makes this book a keeper and one you will not want to put down until you are finished. 5 Roses."
   ~Pam, A Romance Review

"Magnificent! A true heart-tugging wonderfully emotional book that this reader just couldn't put down! A fantastic ending to a wonderful series, this book is another winner destined to be a NYT Bestseller.
  A woman wary to trust but once she does she trusts with her whole being and a hero any woman would love to have as her champion and her white knight. With secondary characters that round out this story and a feel of small-town life that will make you smile and yearn to live in a place just like Yorkshire Falls I can only say Bravo Ms Phillips! Thanks for the warm fuzzy feeling I got reading this book."
   ~Maureen Boylan, ReaderToReader.com

"Chase Chandler's story is every bit as good as Roman's (THE BACHELOR) and Rick's (THE PLAYBOY) stories. I cannot even begin to decide which I liked the best because they all were entertaining and just plain good reads! Not only is this book a must read but the other two in the series are must-reads as well. They are all stand-alone books but if they are read in sequence, the reading enjoyment enhances by three! I enjoyed this series so much that I eagerly look forward to what else Carly Phillips has in store for us!"
   ~Kathy Boswell, The Best Reviews