First Star I See Tonight - Large Print by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Paperback)

About the Book

Discovered by the former quarterback she was hired to tail, detective Piper Dove pretends to be the athlete's stalker and is subsequently hired as his bodyguard, an arrangement threatened by their growing chemistry.

Book Synopsis

A star quarterback and a feisty detective play for keeps in this sporty, sexy, sassy novel--a long-awaited new entry in the beloved, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author's fan-favorite Chicago Stars football series.

Piper 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. Problem? Graham's spotted her, and he's not happy.

Which is why a good detective needs to think on her feet. "The fact is . . . I'm your stalker. Not full-out barmy. Just . . . mildly unhinged."

Piper 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 of fit in, and an elderly neighbor demanding Piper find her very dead husband.

And then there's Cooper Graham himself, a legendary sports hero who always gets what he wants--even if what he wants is a feisty detective hell bent on proving she's as tough as he is.

From 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.

From the Back Cover

Piper 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 not happy.

Piper soon finds herself working for Graham, although not as the bodyguard he refuses to admit he so desperately needs. 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.

From 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.

Review Quotes

"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." - Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of River Road
"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." - Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
Laugh-out-loud funny, insightful, and touching, this latest gem from one of the genre's best is a must-buy for all library collections. - Library Journal (starred review)
"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!" - Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of All Summer Long
"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!" - Julie Garwood, author of The Bride
"I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips' novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face." - Catherine Coulter, author of Insidious
"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." - Robyn Carr, author of Virgin River
"First Star I See Tonight 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. - Linda Howard, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Woman
"First Star I See Tonight 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." - Linda Howard New York Times bestselling author
"Splendid entertainment." - Booklist
"One of the best. . . . Susan Elizabeth Phillips always delivers." - Huffington Post
"Steam rises from the pages." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"That the story is superbly written, engaging and funny shouldn't come as a surprise because Phillips' name is on the cover." - The State (Columbia, MD)
I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips' novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face. So join Piper Dove, P.I. and Cooper Graham, ex-jock, and enjoy the wit and the crazy shenanigans. Plus, try to solve the the great mystery. Don't miss First Star I see Tonight -- Have fun. - Catherine Coulter, author of Insidious
"First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best--funny, charming and un-put-downable. Oh, and I call dibs on Cooper!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery
"Best-selling RITA Award-winning Phillips' (Heroes Are My Weakness, 2014) literary star shines bright in her latest dazzling (and long-awaited) installment in her Chicago Stars series (Natural Born Charmer, 2007). 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." - Booklist (starred review)
"...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." - Booklist (starred review)
"Settle in, folks. You'll want time to enjoy this. Set in Chicago, just slightly outside the realm of a common girl's possibility, First Star nails the sparring conversation and strong personalities we love but with a truly fun and flawless love story. There's life in here. You can't always find the heart-pounding, tingling sensationalism in tandem with moments that make you hold characters close long after the great ends. Like love, grab it when you can." - Charity McMaster, Schuler Books & Music
Praise for the books of Susan Elizabeth Phillips: "Terrifically entertaining." - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"This thoroughly enjoyable novel delivers a swift kick to the heart--an essential summer read" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)