Simply Sexy

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.

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.

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.