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The Heartbreaker
Carly Phillips
Chase Chandler is head of the town newspaper, a role he took over when his father died. In doing so, he sacrificed any hopes and dreams he had. He gladly watched as his younger two brothers did as their mother requested and found wives — even after discovering she was faking illness. But when their mom falls ill for real, Chase reevaluates and decides to find a wife of his own. He promises the wife of a senator — an old friend of his mother’s — to watch over her husband’s daughter, Sloane Carlisle, who’s in town trying to track down the truth to her family’s past. But he is shocked to realize that Sloane is the woman he had one secret night of passion with and thought he’d never see again. Now he’s determined to give himself a second chance with a woman he fell in love with on first sight . . . and hope that chance will lead to forever.
Also by Carly Phillips
The Bachelor
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Special Acknowledgments
These acknowledgments are for the most special people in my life, who show it every single day.
To my family, the people closest to my heart. Phil, Jackie, Jen, and Buddy, for living with me through the madness that followedThe Bachelor ’sLIVE with Regis and Kelly pick and loving me anyway, and to my parents for raising me to believe all things are possible. I love you all.
To Janelle Denison, a best friend who feels like family and who weathered the ups and downs along with me as if they were her own. You’re special, unique, and I’m lucky to have you in my life. I’m more grateful than you’ll ever know!
To Shannon Short, a best friend with wisdom beyond mine, who’s able to see through the forest when I can’t, who guides me when I’m confused and nurtures my ambition with common sense and reason. You’ll be beside me when we’re old and infirm, our Louis’ in one hand and our memories of Mets and monkeys to keep us laughing.
To Theresa Meyers, for not laughing when I said, “Let’s sendThe Bachelor to Kelly Ripa,” and for your tireless and never-ending support. You’re more than a business associate, you’re myfriend . Everything happens the way it’s supposed to . Words to live by.
To Julie Elizabeth Leto, who understands plot and my lack of it and who can change the direction of a story in one simple phone call. You’re extraordinary, my friend. Thank you!
And last but certainly not least:
To Kelly Ripa, wonderful actress, savvy talk show host, and a woman with vision. Thank you for pickingThe Bachelor for your book club and for changing the course of my career, and thus my life. I wish you only good things in return.
CHAPTER ONE
Chase Chandler walked out of the gate into Dulles International Airport and inhaled deeply. Each breath of air outside his hometown of Yorkshire Falls, New York, presented true freedom. At last.
“Hey, big brother!” His youngest sibling, Roman, pulled him into a bear hug. “Welcome to D.C. Good flight?”
“The best kind. Short and on time.” Chase hiked his duffel bag over his shoulder and started toward the exit. “How’s the wife?”
A ridiculous smile settled on Roman’s lips. “Charlotte’s amazing. Getting bigger by the day. My kid’s growing inside her,” he added, as if he hadn’t reminded them all of Charlotte’s pregnancy one hundred times before. “One month to go.” He rubbed his hands together in obvious anticipation.
“Just recently a wife and kid was the last thing you wanted.
Carly Phillips
Chase Chandler is head of the town newspaper, a role he took over when his father died. In doing so, he sacrificed any hopes and dreams he had. He gladly watched as his younger two brothers did as their mother requested and found wives — even after discovering she was faking illness. But when their mom falls ill for real, Chase reevaluates and decides to find a wife of his own. He promises the wife of a senator — an old friend of his mother’s — to watch over her husband’s daughter, Sloane Carlisle, who’s in town trying to track down the truth to her family’s past. But he is shocked to realize that Sloane is the woman he had one secret night of passion with and thought he’d never see again. Now he’s determined to give himself a second chance with a woman he fell in love with on first sight . . . and hope that chance will lead to forever.
Also by Carly Phillips
The Bachelor
The Playboy
Special Acknowledgments
These acknowledgments are for the most special people in my life, who show it every single day.
To my family, the people closest to my heart. Phil, Jackie, Jen, and Buddy, for living with me through the madness that followedThe Bachelor ’sLIVE with Regis and Kelly pick and loving me anyway, and to my parents for raising me to believe all things are possible. I love you all.
To Janelle Denison, a best friend who feels like family and who weathered the ups and downs along with me as if they were her own. You’re special, unique, and I’m lucky to have you in my life. I’m more grateful than you’ll ever know!
To Shannon Short, a best friend with wisdom beyond mine, who’s able to see through the forest when I can’t, who guides me when I’m confused and nurtures my ambition with common sense and reason. You’ll be beside me when we’re old and infirm, our Louis’ in one hand and our memories of Mets and monkeys to keep us laughing.
To Theresa Meyers, for not laughing when I said, “Let’s sendThe Bachelor to Kelly Ripa,” and for your tireless and never-ending support. You’re more than a business associate, you’re myfriend . Everything happens the way it’s supposed to . Words to live by.
To Julie Elizabeth Leto, who understands plot and my lack of it and who can change the direction of a story in one simple phone call. You’re extraordinary, my friend. Thank you!
And last but certainly not least:
To Kelly Ripa, wonderful actress, savvy talk show host, and a woman with vision. Thank you for pickingThe Bachelor for your book club and for changing the course of my career, and thus my life. I wish you only good things in return.
CHAPTER ONE
Chase Chandler walked out of the gate into Dulles International Airport and inhaled deeply. Each breath of air outside his hometown of Yorkshire Falls, New York, presented true freedom. At last.
“Hey, big brother!” His youngest sibling, Roman, pulled him into a bear hug. “Welcome to D.C. Good flight?”
“The best kind. Short and on time.” Chase hiked his duffel bag over his shoulder and started toward the exit. “How’s the wife?”
A ridiculous smile settled on Roman’s lips. “Charlotte’s amazing. Getting bigger by the day. My kid’s growing inside her,” he added, as if he hadn’t reminded them all of Charlotte’s pregnancy one hundred times before. “One month to go.” He rubbed his hands together in obvious anticipation.
“Just recently a wife and kid was the last thing you wanted.
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