{"product_id":"first-star-i-see-tonight-a-novel-isbn-9780062405616","title":"First Star I See Tonight: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA no-nonsense sports hero and a feisty female detective go head-to-head in this funny, fresh, seductive novel from Susan Elizabeth Phillips, the award-winning \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author known for her unforgettable characters, heartfelt emotion, and laugh-out-loud humor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiper Dove is a woman with a dream—to become the best detective in the city of Chicago. First job? Trail former Chicago Stars quarterback, Cooper Graham. The problem? Graham’s spotted her, and he’s \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003ehappy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich is why a great detective needs a first rate imagination. “The\u003cem\u003e fact is ... I’m your stalker.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNot full-out barmy. Just ... mildly unhinged.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiper soon finds herself working for Graham himself, although not as the bodyguard he refuses to admit he so desperately needs. Instead, he’s hired her to keep an eye on the employees at his exclusive new nightclub. But Coop’s life might be in danger, and Piper’s determined to protect him, whether he wants it or not. (Hint: Not!) If only she weren’t also dealing with a bevy of Middle Eastern princesses, a Pakistani servant girl yearning for freedom, a teenager who just wants to fit in, and an elderly neighbor demanding that Piper find her very dead husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s Cooper Graham, a legendary sports hero who always gets what he wants—even if what he wants just might be an intrepid detective hell bent on proving she’s as tough as he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bustling streets of Chicago to a windswept lighthouse on Lake Superior to the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay, two people who can’t stand to lose will test themselves and each other to discover what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eA no-nonsense sports hero and a feisty female detective go head-to-head in this funny, fresh, seductive novel from the award-winning \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author known for her unforgettable characters, heartfelt emotion, and laugh-out-loud humor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe’s the former quarterback of the Chicago Stars football team. She’s trying to make a success of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eher very own detective agency. Her first job? Follow him. Let’s just say it’s not going well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot well at all . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiper Dove is a woman with a dream—to become the best detective in the city of Chicago. First job? Trail former Chicago Stars quarterback, Cooper Graham. The problem? Graham’s spotted her, and he’s \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich is why a great detective needs a first-rate imagination. “\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003efact is . . . I’m your stalker. Not full-out barmy. Just . . . mildly unhinged\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiper soon ?nds herself working for Graham although not as the bodyguard he refuses to admit he so desperately needs. Instead, he’s hired her to keep an eye on the employees at his exclusive new nightclub. But Coop’s life might be in danger, and Piper’s determined to protect him, whether he wants her to or not. (Hint: not!) If only she weren’t also dealing with a bevy of Middle Eastern princesses, a Pakistani servant girl yearning for freedom, a teenager who just wants to fit in, and an elderly neighbor demanding that Piper find her very dead husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s Cooper Graham, a legendary sports hero who always gets what he wants—even if what he wants just might be an intrepid detective hell- bent on proving she’s as tough as he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bustling streets of Chicago to a windswept lighthouse on Lake Superior to the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay, two people who can’t stand to lose will test themselves and each other to discover what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I love Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ books.  Her writing is infused with intense emotion, sharp characterization, subtle wit and a rare energy that is absolutely irresistible.  When I open one of her books I know I’m in for an exhilarating ride.  This is women’s fiction at its best.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of River Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her very best, and there’s no one better at writing romantic fiction.  Susan is the absolute queen of contemporary romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaugh-out-loud funny, insightful, and touching, this latest gem from one of the genre’s best is a must-buy for all library collections. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is so hot that when I read it I had to take a cold shower.  Whew!  I loved it!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of All Summer Long\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT, Susan Elizabeth Phillips writes about the kind of strong, self-assured women I love!  I found myself cheering for this heroine with her unwavering ethics from the first page to the last!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Garwood, author of The Bride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine Coulter, author of Insidious\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fall into the addictive voice of Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- compulsively readable and deeply satisfying!  Re-entering the world of the Chicago Stars is like a beloved friend come to call.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobyn Carr, author of Virgin River\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFirst Star I See Tonight\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect example of why Susan Elizabeth Phillips is so popular. The characterization is spot on; Piper is original and gutsy and real, and Cooper Graham is macho seasoned with a sense of humor. Characters from previous Chicago Stars books make their appearance without overshadowing the main characters in this installment. The ending made me smile even though I was going into mourning because—you know—it ended. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinda Howard, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Woman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFirst Star I See Tonight\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect example of why Susan Elizabeth Phillips is so popular. The characterization is spot on...The ending made me smile even though I was going into mourning because—you know—it ended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinda Howard New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Splendid entertainment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the best. . . . Susan Elizabeth Phillips always delivers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steam rises from the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“That the story is superbly written, engaging and funny shouldn’t come as a surprise because Phillips’ name is on the cover.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe State (Columbia, MD)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ novels. 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Writing with a deceptively easy sense of grace, equally enhanced by her distinctively dry sense of wit, Phillips fashions an irresistibly sexy love story that is guaranteed to hit every romance reader’s sweet spot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...Phillips’ literary star shines bright in her latest dazzling (and long-awaited) installment...Writing with a deceptively easy sense of grace, equally enhanced by her distinctively dry sense of wit, Phillips fashions an irresistibly sexy love story that is guaranteed to hit every romance reader’s sweet spot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Settle in, folks. You’ll want time to enjoy this. 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