Simply Sexy

· Simply Series Book 5 · Sold by CP Publishing
4.5
14 reviews
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169
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About this ebook

It all started with a not-so-innocent sprig of mistletoe…


In retrospect, Rina Lowell should have known that Emma Montgomery’s mistletoe was a matchmaking ploy.


Rina is new to Ashford, to her newspaper job, to her whole life. And she can’t wait to write “Hot Stuff”, a series of columns that will definitively pin down what men really want.


When Emma maneuvers her under that pesky sprig of evergreen with Ashford’s prodigal son, Rina can’t resist the chance to plant one on that dark-haired, blue-eyed man’s sensual mouth. She never expected that kiss to go down like a shot of fine tequila. The man is perfect for her, or so she thinks.


When his adoptive father Joe falls ill, globetrotting news reporter Colin Lyons doesn’t hesitate to drop everything to fly home and take over Joe’s baby, the Ashford Times. Which, Colin discovers, is veering away from hard news to sexy, smutty fluff. Something he can’t let happen.


He’s only got until New Year’s to save this sinking ship, and to do that, he needs an ally. Rina, with her sparkling brown eyes and frumpy clothes that make his fingers itch to discover what’s underneath, is the perfect target to help him. Even if it means the job she loves will be cut in the end.


He never expected one kiss to take his simple plan to save the Times and tie it into impossible knots… and possibly cost him the woman he loves.


Note: This title was originally published in 2002 by Harlequin Blaze. It appears here in its original glory, without substantial revision.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
14 reviews
Eileen Aberman-Wells
June 20, 2021
Simply Sexy, book four in the Simply series, by Carly Phillips, is a reissue of her early stories; an enjoyable romance and one of the many early books of hers that I read and re-read. This re-release has been modernized, updated and expanded. This is story is tamer than the current, hot and sizzling books she writes. Matchmaker Emma Montgomery, now that her grandchildren are settled and blissfully happy, sets her sights on friend on one of her grandsons and colleague Rina Lowell and Colin Lyons. When his adoptive father becomes ill, globetrotting new reporter Colin returns to help out with the Ashford Times. He discovers that the paper no longer focuses on the hard news, but has moved to smexy, smutty fluff; something he won’t allow under his watch. It’s time to return the paper to its old glory. Emma and Rina work for the paper, which is how Colin meets Rina. Colin and Rina are perfect together. The research for her new series featuring what men want from women, or more specifically how to attract and hold onto a man, is far from what Colin envisioned. From the beginning, Rina and Colin have off the charts chemistry and a strong magnetic attraction. Rina is rediscovering herself after having lost herself in her first marriage; now her goals and dreams are her own. Colin is trying to save the newspaper that his adopted father holds dear to his heart but just might come at the cost of Rina’s new job. Rina’s rebuilding her confidence is inspiring; she knows what she wants and isn’t letting anything get in her way. Colin is complicated; he protects his heart from everyone. Ms. Phillips wrote a wonderful, humorous and sweet story that will pull at your heartstrings and is not to be missed. She provided a classic tale rich with chemistry, amusing banter, and charming characters giving Rina and Colin a chance for their own happily ever after. I highly recommend Simply Sexy to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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Moon Fox
June 14, 2021
I liked this book. This story was fun but had a lot of heart. Colin and Rina were both quite likable and easy to relate to. The chemistry delivered lots of zing, while their relationship had a tendency to tug at your heartstrings. This book is filled with plenty of emotion, tension, turmoil, drama, heat and a bit of humor. I'm independently posting an impartial review.
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Heather Fueger
June 15, 2021
Simply Sexy is the next reissue in the Simply Series by Carly Phillips that is set around the holiday season. Journalist Colin Lyons is brought back to his hometown when his adopted father, Joe, ends up in the hospital and the family newspaper needs to be turned around to keep it running. When Joe's wife, Corrine, is put in charge of the newspaper, she makes changes both to the print and online versions, which are wildly different than how the paper has always been causing advertisers to flee. If things keep going the direction they are, there won't be anything left. Rina Lowell has come to Massachusetts from New York City when she needs a change and one of the things that sold her on the move was Corrine's vision of the newspaper. She loves the direction and she can't wait to get to work as the new advice columnist. When Colin and Rina meet, there are sparks, but with Colin only in town for a short period of time and the fact he's trying to get the paper back to what it once was, he knows that Rina could lose her job if he's successful. Rina, needing to do "experiments" for her columns, feels like Colin is the right person for the job. Are they both going to be hurt in the end when Colin's mission is revealed? Will Colin also realize that this is home and he really should stay? Oh and let's not forget about Emma Montgomery; what role will she play? Simply Sexy was a delightful read and one that you should definitely pick up.
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About the author

Carly Phillips, whose real name is Karen Drogin, was born on July 7, 1965 in New York. She received an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University. She eventually became a lawyer, but never really enjoyed practicing law. After having her first child, she decided she wanted to write a romance novel. Seven years later, she sold her first book, Brazen, to Harlequin Temptation. She is now the best-selling author of numerous romances including Simply Sinful, The Playboy, Summer Lovin', Hot Property, Cross My Heart, and Lucky Break. She also writes the New York Times bestselling Dare to Love series.

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