When Stars Collide [Large Print]

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#1 New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns to her beloved Chicago Stars series with a romance between a Chicago Stars quarterback and one of the world's greatest opera singers-and a major diva. "Re-entering the world of the Chicago Stars is like a beloved friend come to call." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr Thaddeus Walker Bowman Owens, the backup quarterback for the Chicago Stars, is a team player, talented sideline coach, occasional male underwear model, and a man with a low tolerance for Divas. Olivia Shore, international opera superstar, is a driven diva with a passion for perfection, a craving for justice, too many secrets-and a monumental grudge against the egotistical, lowbrow jock she's been stuck with. It's Mozart meets Monday Night Football as the temperamental soprano and stubborn jock embark on a nationwide tour promoting a luxury watch brand. Along the way, the combatants will engage in soul-searching and trash talk, backstage drama and, for sure, a quarterback pass. But they'll also face trouble as threatening letters, haunting photographs, and a series of dangerous encounters complicate their lives. Is it the work of an overzealous fan or something more sinister This is the emotional journey of a brilliant woman whose career is everything and a talented man who'll never be happy with second place. Tender and funny, passionate and insightful, this irresistible romantic adventure proves that anything can happen...when two superstars collide.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips soared onto the New York Times bestseller list with Dream a Little Dream. She"s the only four-time recipient of the Romance Writers of America"s prestigious Favorite Book of the Year Award. A resident of the Chicago suburbs, she is also a hiker, gardener, reader, wife, and mother of two grown sons.

"RITA Award-winning and best-selling romance author Phillips' latest virtuoso literary performance and new addition to her outstanding Chicago Stars series delivers a full score of irresistible delights. From savvy characterization, sassy humor, and sparkling dialogue to a smartly composed plot... this brilliantly conceived contemporary romance will have readers shouting, Brava!" -- Booklist (starred review) "Captivating. The thrilling suspense plot and intoxicating chemistry will hook new readers and returning fans alike. This is a page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "If you're a fan of opposites attract couples, forced proximity setups, and road tripping across the US, When Stars Collide will be a highly entertaining read for you. A not-to-miss new release from the one and only Susan Elizabeth Phillips." -- HarlequinJunkie.com "First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best--funny, charming and un-put-downable. Oh, and I call dibs on Cooper!" -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery "Fall into the addictive voice of Susan Elizabeth Phillips--compulsively readable and deeply satisfying!" -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr "First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her very best, and there's no one better at writing romantic fiction. Susan is the absolute queen of contemporary romance." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah "I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips' novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter