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Serendipity (The Serendipity Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carly Phillips (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 301 ratings
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He’s from the wrong side of the tracks. She lived in the house on the hill.

Now their fortunes have reversed…but their long-ago attraction still burns.

From high school golden girl to wife of a high-powered New York attorney, Faith Harrington lived the dream. Until divorce and her father’s imprisonment for fraud left her with almost nothing. Now she's back in her hometown to redesign her life, and not every face is friendly. Least of all the town rebel, whose memory lingered long after they shared one searing teenage kiss.

Ethan Barron is a bad boy. Was. Was a bad boy. Now a man—a very rich man—he quietly buys the old Harrington mansion to thumb his nose at Serendipity and the people who looked down on him. But until he reconciles with his brothers and builds a life, the victory rings hollow.

Faith had been a rich girl ripe for rebellion, and his shamelessly stolen kiss still burns in his dreams. Only a fool would risk feeding town gossip by asking her to redecorate the house she grew up in. But Ethan never did choose easy. Not when the hard way promises a much sweeter—and hotter—reward.

Note: Serendipity is book one of a previously published series by NYT Bestselling Author Carly Phillips. Contains a tarnished golden girl, a bad boy in search of redemption, a brother whose first order of business is to ticket his big bro’s Jag, and a town that runs on nosiness.
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He's from the wrong side of the tracks. She lived in the house on the hill.
Now their fortunes have reversed...but their long-ago attraction still burns.
Welcome to Serendipity, where fate, fortune, and love are destined to meet.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BCCNMDYX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CP Publishing (February 3, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 864 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 301 ratings

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Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, visit Carly's website and sign up for her newsletter to receive two free books!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Stormy Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Serendipity (The Serendipity Series Book 1)
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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Faith, returns to her hometown, her father stoled money from people who invest with him, scammed everyone and knew he was getting away with it , until he wasn't. He went to jail. Faith lost her home and her sense of well being. Her husband cheated on her and they divorced. Ethan, bad boy returns home also, but he is good and rich, making something of himself. Ethan wants Faith to decorate his house he bought, which was Faiths home while growing up. Tessa was a lost sister that nobody knew about, but she fell in love with her new family. This story was absolutely awesome. The reading was connected that you couldn't put the book down. A quick read. ENJOY. I enjoyed it very much!
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BookAddict
5.0 out of 5 stars “When I was eighteen, I thought you were everything I ever wanted. Now I know you are.”
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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Bad boy Ethan Barron left town shortly after his parents died in an accident. Ethan blames himself for their death, and his brothers, Nash and Dare, have never forgiven him for their parents' deaths. Ethan returns home to Serendipity, NY and quietly purchases the old Harrington place. He always had a thing for the sweet girl who came from a privileged upbringing – a classic case of bad boy and good girl attraction. But people change over time, and Ethan is determined to show people he's not the same guy who left town all those years ago. His biggest challenge will be convincing his brothers.

Faith Harrington had a privileged childhood, growing up in an affluent home in a small community. Until her father bilked hard-working people out of their hard-earned money and went to prison for his crimes. People in small towns have long memories and don’t take well to Faith returning to Serendipity. With her own mother still living in denial, Faith is determined to remake herself and start a life in Serendipity. Her biggest challenge just might be staying away from the bad boy she had a thing for when she was sixteen.

There's nothing better than a new series from a beloved author, and this small-town romance with big-city elements is phenomenal! I love a good romance where characters learn, grow and find redemption, and Serendipity has that in spades. I fell in love with these characters and can’t wait for more! A little bit smexy and a whole lot heartfelt, this will be one of your top reads, so run to the 1-Click and start reading it today!
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Jackie's Book World
4.0 out of 5 stars A small town second chance romance worth adding to your TBR list!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
As the first book in the Serendipity Series, Phillips delivers a second chance romance and new beginnings in Serendipity. This small town romance revolves around two individuals who have come home for start fresh, only to be faced with the past which brings them together at the end.

For Ethan Barron, returning to his childhood home of Serendipity, New York after a decade means that he is ready to face the past. As the owner of a weapons software development company, Ethan has found success doing something that he loves to do. It’s the same success that has brought him wealth and he is ready to put it to good use. By purchasing the most ornate house on the hill, he is showing that someone like him could also own the very same house that was once occupied by the Harringtons. A privileged family who fell from grace and their respected name holds no influence over the town. But no matter how much success Ethan has, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t have his brothers back in his life again. While he tries to build a relationship with his siblings, there is a woman Ethan can’t stop thinking about after seeing her outside his house. It’s been a while since he’s seen Faith Harrington and there is something about her that he can’t let go. He is set on winning her back again, only to have life throw him an unexpected twist of events that could change his life forever.

Faith Harrington never expected to go back to her childhood home, especially after the big scandal that changed her life. Her dad took advantage of people and her presence is no longer welcoming in Serendipity. So while she is trying to get the town’s trust back, she is ready to open her interior design business. Little did she know that her teenage crush would end up being her first client, to redecorate her old childhood home that doesn’t belong to her family anymore. At first, Faith is skeptical with Ethan’s proposition, but the more time they spend together the more she starts to see it differently. Faith truly wants to let go of the past and she knows that to do that, she needs to show everyone that she is not her dad. She has had her own obstacles to overcome and maybe a second chance with Ethan might just be what she needs.

I really enjoyed reading Serendipity, it’s evident from the very beginning that both of the characters still have feelings for each other. Yet, they are trying to overcome the past and start fresh in Serendipity. Faith might have grown up in a privileged home, but she quickly learns that she needs to show everyone in town that she can be herself. Her family name has been tainted by the crimes her father committed and she has to find strength to make a new name for herself. On the other hand, Ethan’s goal is to get his family back. After leaving his brother’s behind, they’ve grown to resent him and he is ready to prove that he’s a changed man ready to be there for his family no matter what. It’s clear that family dynamics is the theme in the story and they are able to lean on each other to overcome obstacles coming their way. I would recommend checking out the story as well as any other books by the author!

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
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Lola
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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From the moment I started reading this story, I couldn’t stop reading it. Loved every character and their story and it all came together so well at the end or should I say the beginning of their journey together. Looking forward to Nash and Kelly story to unfold….
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yvonne franklin
5.0 out of 5 stars Serenity series
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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I read Ethan an faith story was good I like twist Carly thrown in their about Ted I thought it was going to be Ethan and faith and trying to establish herself in serendipity
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Virginia VanSaders
5.0 out of 5 stars This first book in this series is awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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Ethan owns a weapons development software company. Faith is opening an interior design business. These two knew each other when they were younger and she rejected him. Ethan’s been gone for ten years and has come back to Serendipity, NY to right his wrongs. He has bought Faith’s parents’ house that her family used to live in. They were well off. Ethan was not. Her father is in jail. They meet again in front of his house. Their financial rolls are changed from when they were younger. Their story has a number of surprises one would never expect. It’s steamy, seductive, full of angst, humble with confusion on the side. A great read!
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Tracy ~ Book Loving Pixies
5.0 out of 5 stars Series started with a bang…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2023
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Faith Harrington and Ethan Barron we’re from very different backgrounds but still aware of each other when they were in high school. The princess and the bad boy shared a kiss but it went no further….

Shortly afterwards, 18yo Ethan was driven from Serendipity by guilt and loss, leaving behind his two younger brothers when he couldn’t deal with how his life was going.

The story starts in present day. Ethan and Faith are both back in Serendipity for different reasons and with huge reversals of fortune.
Faith is home after a scandal involving her father and following a divorce from a man she probably should never have married in the first place.
Ethan has come back to try to build bridges with his younger brothers and settle back in his home town.

Faith was hoping to start over, get back on her feet and make something of her own. Her mother was around but unwilling to accept what had happened with her father and Faith was worried that the townsfolk wouldn’t be able to separate her from her father and the devastation he had caused.

Ethan has a fight on his hands when it comes to his brothers. There’s understandably a huge amount of anger, resentment and betrayal on their part as he left them behind. He’ll have to work hard if he’s going to have any chance of building a decent relationship with them going forward.

There’s a spark between the pair from their first interaction in the present day but they’re both carting around a lot of baggage and both, in their own way, need to work out who they are now. Would they be able to see if there could be more between them or was there too much standing in their way?

I enjoyed seeing Ethan and Faith progress to a sort of friendship, while both working to start again and mend fences where needed.

There were a few surprises dropped on the pair and I loved how they handled things.

A great cast of supporting characters who I’m looking forward to finding out more about!!!

Always love a small town read and Carly has started this series with a bang.

4.5*
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2023
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Ethan and Faith story was brilliant to read.
Faith had her own problems with town talk about what her father did and had to hold her head up high.
Ethan was trying to get his brother's talking to him until a new arrival happened and everything came out.
Characters great
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