It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars Book 1)
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 3.8K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 384 pages.
About It Had to Be You
What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous, curvaceous New York knockout who’s taking over their home town team. And Phoebe is definitely not prepared for the Stars' head coach Dan Calebow, a sexist jock taskmaster with a one-track mind. Calebow is everything Phoebe abhors. And the sexy 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-seaking missile? And why does the coach's good ol'boy charm leave cosmopolitan Phoebe feeling awkward, tongue-tied...and resdy to fight?
This is the book that began it all. The Chicago Stars are about to take the field... and they’re not the only ones playing for keeps.
The mismatched pair spark fireworks of all sorts in this sexy, heartwarming, and hilarious "prequel" to Phillips's This Heart of Mine.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan Elizabeth Phillips |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Kindle Price | $6.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,768 |
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What genre is It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is It Had to Be You worth reading?
Based on 3.8K reader ratings, It Had to Be You has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You has 384 pages.
Who wrote It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You was written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for It Had to Be You?
The ISBN-13 for It Had to Be You is 9780060522773.
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It Had to Be You is available on Kindle for $6.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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