Dear Readers,

I’m Dee-Lighted to announce I have a new book coming out on February 13, 2024. SIMPLY THE BEST is the story of a hard-driving sports agent, a failed chocolatier, her superstar football player brother, a quirky pink and purple food truck and—to really screw things up—a very unfortunate murder. It’s a romp, a romance, a mystery. You can expect the stubborn hero and equally stubborn heroine to butt heads (and other parts). You can also expect a story about family relationships, loyalty, ambition, and decent people trying to become their best. I love these characters, and I’m so proud of this book.

SIMPLY THE BEST is my tenth Chicago Stars novel, and, as with each one, you can jump into this series at any point because every novel stands on its own. (For those of you who’ve asked, you just might see a few familiar figures pop up again.😊)

Many of you know I created the sports romance genre many years ago, but—full disclosure—I had no idea what I’d done, and I certainly never imagined the way this series would make its way into readers hearts. Thank you all for your many emails, visits to my social platforms, and for showing up when I’m on tour. (More about that upcoming.)

You can read an excerpt from SIMPLY THE BEST here https://susanelizabethphillips.com/bo... and also preorder https://susanelizabethphillips.com/bo.... (If you follow other authors, you know how important those pre-orders are to us, and how much we appreciate them.)

Enjoy this sneak peek at Rory and Brett’s first, disastrous encounter.
Happy reading,

Susan Elizabeth Phillips


Simply the Best