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It Had to Be You

By: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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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.

Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Sports Women's Fiction Feel-Good Funny Witty Heartfelt Chicago
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Engaging Storyline • Character Depth • Amazing Development • Excellent Dialogue • Balanced Humor • Emotional Complexity

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I also Anna Fields narrator miss her so much. Susan's story is such a wonderful romantic comedy. She is my favorite author. During my marriage y road trips to help family and deal with me health issues she lifts me up.

Love Susan

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There is nothing better than a wonderfully written SEP book read by Anna. Must listen

SEP and Anna Fields, there’s nothing better

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When a book keeps up until nearly 4 in the morning, you know it’s good!
I loved how much these characters grew. And that went for the side characters as well.
It’s hard to say what exactly stood out the most, but the writer has a way of truly bringing you in to the story. I went from really wanting to (but not) liking the MMC, to being in love with him. And how strong Pheone was from beginning to end was inspired!

Character arcs!

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I love SEP books. Steamy romance with a little bit humor when u least expect it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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BOOKIN IT BABES Book club July 2020 pick

Cute, funny, with a lot sass!!

This book was about a woman named Phoebe who inherits a football team called the Chicago stars. In order to keep her inheritance she has to make ,what she feels like, the impossible possible with taking a losing team to the top. She runs into many challenges but with the help of Dan nothing is impossible or is it?!?!? With Dan being just as stubborn as Phoebe their journey to the top is hilarious! Between their bantering I found myself several times laughing a loud! This book also transported me back to the mid 90s with detail in the character’s fashion and walk-mans references.

Cute, funny, and a lot of sass

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