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Book Excerpts

Simply Sexy - December 2002

sexy_200.jpgWhat do men want?

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That's what newly hired advice columnist Rina Lowell intends to find out. And, on a personal level, she really needs to know...because she definitely wants her new boss, sexy Colin Lyons. After years of living for others, she's taking back her life...and her sexuality. And a little holiday fling is just what she needs to get the ball rolling...

What do women want?

Newspaperman Colin Lyons needs to figure it out—fast! Because Rina's waging a sexual campaign against him that he can't withstand for long. Not that he wants to... Rina is as irresistible to him as her column, "Hot Stuff," is to her readers. The problem? The newspaper's in the red, and all 'fluff pieces' have to be cut. Still, faced with Rina's seductive powers of persuasion, Colin can't resist taking her to bed. Little does she guess she's about be out of a job, too...

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Book Details

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Harlequin Enterprises, HQN,
Mass market paperback, January 2007, ISBN-13: 9780373772841

Harlequin Enterprises, HQN,
Temptation, Heat # 905, December 2002, ISBN-13: 9780373691050

Awards

  • USA Today (#129, 129)

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Reviews

"5 STARS! Carly Phillips combines emotion with sex and comes up with another winner. SIMPLY SEXY is a hot romp that leaves the reader breathless in anticipation of what is to come next. Colin is a hero to moon after and Rina is a wonderful heroine; smart, hip and nice. I always enjoy revisiting Ms. Phillips' characters from past books and this was no exception. Well done!"
   ~Karen Larsen, Scribes World

"Lighthearted and steamy, SIMPLY SEXY by Carly Phillips is simply fun. Interesting characters, heated love scenes, and the holiday spirit all combine to make this book a wonderful read. The perfect holiday read, SIMPLY SEXY by Carly Phillips is a great way to keep you warm during those cold winter nights!"
   ~Courtney Bowden, Romance Reviews Today

 "SIMPLY SEXY is hot, sexy, and more. Colin and Rina's relationship reveals their fears and makes their story full of emotional and sexual tension. Rina and Colin are multi-layered characters who must face their faults or lose the one they love. Readers will enjoy visiting with characters from Ms Phillips previous books in the Simply series, Jake and Brianne from BODY HEAT, and Cat and Logan from SIMPLY SCANDALOUS. Carly Phillips proves again why she has become a number one romance author. Her characters, writing style, and humor are outstanding."
   ~AOL Romance Fiction Forum

"A fun, entertaining read for this time of year. If you enjoyed Phillips's BODY HEAT [Harlequin Blaze 8], you'll appreciate this follow-on story: Rina is the sister of Jake, hero of that previous book.."
   ~Raelene Gorlinsky, Sensual Romance

"With terrific characters that range from the quaint and eccentric to the hot and exciting, Carly Phillips always manages to create some of the hottest romances out there. SIMPLY SEXY is no exception. It is a toe curling, sensually stimulating romance that only Carly Phillips can create. It is a "stay up and read till dawn" book that will enthrall readers and keep them coming back for more. Carly Phillips is probably one of the only authors who could make the most cynical of men start reading romance. So if you enjoy reading books that are so hot that you can see the steam coming off the pages at the checkout line, SIMPLY SEXY is not to be missed."
   ~Diana Tidlund

"You will absolutely adore this story. Carly Phillips has once again proven why she is a big name in the romance industry. Her characters, her writing style and the humor she adds to her stories is outstanding. Buy your copy of SIMPLY SEXY today. It is definitely not to be missed."
  ~Robin Peek, The Word on Romance

"A humorous tale with some serious undertones involving coping with loss and the state of small town newspapers. The key to this novel, as with the previous "Simply" tales (being reprinted starting in April), is the two delightful protagonists, who struggle between professional desires, fears of commitment, and a growing love for one another. Readers will enjoy Carly Phillips' heated holiday romance that contains much merriment with just the right dab of solemnity."
   ~Harriet Klausner

"SIMPLY SEXY is a fun read filled with enjoyable characters from Ms. Phillips' other Simply books as well as some new ones. It has plenty of the humor and sizzle Ms. Phillips is noted for. I can't wait to read Rina's friend Frankie's story that will be out next year. The Simply Series is irresistible!"
   ~Newandusedbooks.com

"Author Carly Phillips pens an enticing, sensual romp in SIMPLY SEXY. As Colin awakens passions Rina has never before experienced, their shared chemistry ignites. He does not mean to take advantage of her, but a simple kiss demonstrates how impossible of a position he creates for himself. Moreover, their unexpected connection adds heat, texture and intensity for which he is unprepared. Rina likewise finds it difficult to maintain emotional distance with such a profound connection between them, especially as she begins to enjoy her rediscovered sensuality. Secondary characters likewise sparkle as spunky Emma Montgomery's specialty of matchmaking adds a dynamic presence to the book. A delightful holiday romance with the joys, quirks, and uniqueness that readers have come to expect from Phillip's pen, SIMPLY SEXY comes very highly recommended."
   ~Cindi Penn, Wordweaving.com

"Carly Phillips brings emotional depth and passion to two lonely hearts in SIMPLY SEXY. Peel away the layers of this cozy Christmas read and you'll discover a hot and tempting romance. Carly Phillips fans will not want to miss SIMPLY SEXY as this story reintroduces us to Rina Lowell, Jake Lowell's fun matchmaking wealthy sister from the charming book BODY HEAT in the Harlequin Blaze-Sexy Night Series (Book 2). Enjoy!"
   ~Jan Springer, Road to Romance
 

 

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