From Publishers Weekly

The small town of Yorkshire Falls and its colorful inhabitants including a mysterious panty-raider and a fun-loving but devious mother are a sturdy stage for Phillips's (Erotic Invitation) romantic romp. After news of his mother's weak heart summons him home, globetrotting journalist Roman Chandler loses a coin toss with his brothers that determines who will relinquish his bachelor status to give their mother a grandchild. Roman decides to "settle down" without giving up his travel-intensive job, and as one of the most handsome men in town, he can have his pick of the local women except for Charlotte Bronson, his high school crush. Thoughts of her parents' miserable long-distance marriage keep Charlotte from accepting Roman's proposal, despite the sexual sparks that fly at their every encounter. Mutual attraction eventually proves too powerful to resist, however, but first Roman must win her trust. Though Phillips gives sensual friction and emotional introspection equal attention, the emotional chemistry between Roman and Charlotte merely simmers while the sexual chemistry explodes. The first in a Chandler brothers trilogy, this entry will encourage readers who enjoy dining on passion to pick up the next book, but those who prefer more emotionally bonded characters may chose a different course.
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Review

...I completely enjoyed THE BACHELOR...fun and fast-paced with a bit of everything--intrigue, comedy, relationships and romance... -- Sue Waldeck, The Road to Romance

...fast-paced writing and sexual tension that she is well known for...she will find new fans with THE BACHELOR. -- Jennifer Martin, Writer's Club Romance Group at AOL

...irresistible book...I love Ms. Phillips' humor and her sensual stories that are so... today and now. -- Suzanne Coleburn, New and Used Books

...red hot plot with a to die for hero and sympathetic heroine...two equally sexy brothers in the wings -- Romance At Its Best

...sexy, sassy, sinfully good novel.... It's a long wait for the rest of the Chandler men... -- Julie Shininger, Escape to Romance

I came to this book as a Carly Phillips fan, and I finished it ready for the next story. -- Karen Larsen, Scribes World

Phillips' gift for writing brazenly sensual romance founded on strong emotional connections makes THE BACHELOR a keeper. -- Cindy Penn, WordWeaving

The relationship between Roman and Charlotte...heats up the story...Fans will look forward to the remaining two Chandler tales -- Harriett Klausner