
"It Had to Be You" in the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips follows Phoebe Somerville, who unexpectedly inherits the Chicago Stars football team and becomes the boss of head coach Dan Calebow. The story revolves around the clash of personalities between Phoebe, an airhead owner, and Dan, a stern coach, leading to a romantic entanglement. The plot includes elements of humor, romance, and drama, with a focus on Phoebe's journey of self-discovery and empowerment amidst challenges and unexpected situations.
The writing style of the book is described as funny, sweet, and romantic, with engaging characters that evoke humor and love. The storyline is praised for its entertainment value, showcasing the dynamics between Phoebe and Dan, their chemistry, and the development of their relationship against the backdrop of managing a football team.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
It contains triggers related to sexual assault, emotional abuse, and themes of sexism.
Has Romance?
The romantic elements are central to the story, driving the plot and character development throughout.
From The Publisher:
The Windy City isn't quite ready for Phoebe Somerville - the outrageous, curvaceous New York knockout who has just inherited the Chicago Stars football team. And Phoebe is definitely not prepared for the Stars' head coach Dan Celebow, a sexist jock taskmaster with a one-track mind. Celebow is everything Phoebe abhors. And the sexy new boss is everything Dan despises - a meddling bimbo who doesn't know a pigskin from a pitcher's mound.
So why is he drawn to the shameless sexpot like a heat-seeking missile? And why does the coach's good ol' boy charm leave cosmopolitan Phoebe feeling awkward, tongue-tied....and ready to fight?
The sexy, heartwarming, and hilarious "prequel" to New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips' This Heart of Mine - her sensational bestsellng blockbuster - It Had To Be You is an enchanting story of two stubborn people who believe in playing for keeps.
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2 comment(s)
Well written plot.
Read it again a decade later and went from loving it to not liking it. You will like this if you like Contemporary Romance done "Harlequin Romance" with a modern (90s-00s) twist.
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