Carly Phillips

Acclaimed for her Chandler Brothers trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips delights her readers with wit, a little wackiness, and tantalizing encounters. It’s all waiting for you in this red-hot escapade set on the Jersey Shore…

Ariana Costas may be a college professor in Vermont, but she’s still a Jersey girl at heart—at least according to her lovable, eccentric Greek family. Then her twin sister, Zoe disappears and her Jersey roots tug hard. Soon Ari is back home, ducking bullets and, to her chagrin, getting rescued by a hunk in a black leather jacket. Detective Quinn Donovan takes one look at the windblown beauty—and then looks again. If this lady isn’t Zoe Costas, it’s someone who looks exactly like her. Suddenly, Ari’s in trouble deeper than the Atlantic at high tide, and Quinn is trying to protect her without spilling his well-guarded secrets … as déja vu just might become the love affair of a lifetime.

Book Details

Under the Boardwalk
Book # 1 – Costas Sisters Series
June 2004
Paperback reissue, July 2005, ISBN: 0-446-61580-3
Warner Books

Digital / E-Books

• Kindle
• Barnes & Noble
• Sony
• Audio Bookstand

Awards

• USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

	“In this launch of a new trilogy, Phillips does what she does best: deliver stories that are light but not silly, with believable characters and plots that flow into satisfying stories. Fans will be stalking stores to get all three of these.” Romantic Times Magazine
	“This was a fun and light story to read and I enjoyed the way in which Ms Phillips was able to bring the cast of characters in this small town together. She has also creates the mayhem involved and makes for a very plausible scenario. In the next books we will see how the curse will affect others in the family.” Contemporary Romance Writers
	“A cute romance full of sexy shenanigans and a little blackmail, Lucky Charm is a delightful romp from the pen of Carly Phillips. Although the plot is clichéd, and everyone knows how it will end, it doesn’t make Gabrielle and Derek’s journey any less special. Derek has allowed the family curse to shape his life, which in turn has shaped the lives of others as well. Even as a teenager, Gabrielle never gave the curse any credit, but there’s only so much she could do to convince Derek that they would be okay. Now, all these years later, absence has definitely made the heart grow fonder. Secondary characters, such as Gabrielle’s best friend, Sharon, and the fiendish Perkins family, all play their parts in this love story. A nice little romance from an author who always delivers, don’t miss Lucky Charm.” ReadertoReader.com
	Part two of Phillips’ Lucky trilogy is even better than part one. Strong, well-drawn characters with real-life problems increase the reader involvement. In case you missed the first book, this one also stands on its own. But you will want them both, count on it! Romantic Times Magazine
	The second Corwin contemporary curse romance (see LUCKY CHARM) stars two fabulous lead protagonists whose recent work places them on opposite sides of the law. The story line is fast-paced from the moment Mike and Amber meet and never slows down in Vegas or Boston. Although the ancient curse plays a lesser role in Mike’s saga, fans will appreciate Amber opening Mike’s eyes as she colors his world with love if he accepts her as his heart’s artist. Courtney Michelle | Romance Reviews Today
	“Lucky Charm kicks off Carly Phillips’ new series with pizzazz. The protagonists are attractive, the romance is h-o-t, and the fantastic supporting characters make the pages seem to turn by themselves. There is love and laughter aplenty in this terrific story. Reading Lucky Charm is a perfect way to spend a few pleasurable, humorous, hours with new friends.” Betty Cox | ReaderToReader.com
	“I fell in love with Carly Phillips new novel, Lucky Charm. It sizzles with sparks of lust and laughter as it tells the story of a family curse. Complex relationships, gossipy small-town life, steamy sexy situations, and a plot that is wickedly delicious will have fans eagerly clamoring for Carly’s next novel. Carly’s humor laced tale contains more laugh-out-loud lusty romance than an afternoon soap opera!” RomanceJunkies.com
	“Lucky Charm is fast-paced, can’t-put-it-down action, suspense and horniness. Despite that, I recommend Lucky Charm to any reader who likes a good story with well-rounded characters and some hanky panky. I’m glad to see there will be stories for each of Derek’s cousins.” Susan Barton | A Romance Reader at Heart
	“This is a delightful, charming, well-written, fun book to read with lots of passion and hot, hot intimacy. Derek and Gabrielle are adorable together and his daughter adds a special aspect to their growing relationship. I really liked the ways these characters seemed to grow through the book. I can’t wait until the next two books in this series make an appearance in 2009. Once more Carly Phillips has scored a winner with this excellent novel.” Jeri Neal | Romance Readers Connection
	“The chemistry between them is fantastic, and the story is told with a fabulous combination of sensuality and humor. I absolutely adored this, and cannot wait for the next two “Lucky” installments of Corwin men.” Lototy | Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
	“Lucky Charm is utter entertainment—a fast-paced mini-vacation for the mind. The story is more a romantic romp than paranormal suspense and Ms. Phillips balances the sense of humor with funny scenes and poignancy of emotion in the darker aspects of the story. The sex scenes are tastefully adult and though somewhat predictable, the romantic finale leaves the reader with a smile. I recommend this book for the pleasure of reading and romance lovers. As this is the first of a trilogy about the Corwin men, I look forward to Mike Corwin’s story.” Cy Korte | ParanormalRomance.org