- Hardcover: 394 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow & Company; First Edition, First Printing edition (Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060734574
- ISBN-13: 978-0060734572
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 870,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'a wicked comedy...don't miss' CLOSER 'No one tops Susan Elizabeth Phillips' JAYNE ANNE KRENTZ 'Funny, sexy, funny, fast, funny, wonderful - and hilarious! If you can read Susan Elizabeth Phillips without laughing out loud, check for a pulse! What the world needs is more books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips' ELIZABETH LOWELL"
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When millionaire Dean Robillard meets Blue Bailey, she couldn't be more down on her luck; her ex has stolen all her money and she's got no place to go. A football hero, Dean is taking a holiday while recovering from a career-threatening injury. He'd planned a solo road trip to get his head together. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress tagging along for the ride. However, despite Dean's misgivings the two find themselves thrown together and soon Blue has moved into his home and is merrily turning his world upside down. Their attraction is mutual but can their relationship really survive when the only other thing they have in common is their distrust of love?
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It wasn't every day a guy saw a headless beaver marching down the side of a road, not even in Dean Robillard's larger-than-life world. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love to read. Moreover, I love to read romantic comedies. So I am at a loss as to why it took me so long to discover an author who, for good reason, has had legions of loyal fans for years! I was first introduced to Susan Elizabeth Phillips (or SEP which those of us "in the know" [wink, wink] like to call her) a couple of years ago when `AINT SHE SWEET' was first published. I bought it, I loved it. I then could not wait for her next book `MATCH ME IF YOU CAN' which immediately became one of my all time favorite books. So it was obvious that when `NATURAL BORN CHARMER' came out I ordered it on the spot. Regretfully it took me almost a year to the day of purchasing it to actually read it, but let me tell you it was well worth the wait!
SEP has a way of creating characters that her readers genuinely care about, a story that engulfs you and can weave a tale of romance that will leave even the ficklest of readers wanting more, and more, and more. In `NATURAL BORN CHARMER' she reintroduces us to Dean Rolbillard star player for the Chicago Stars football team who, in search of a much needed respite from the chaos of his everyday life, heads down to his Tennessee vacation home. He soon meets Blue Bailey who is also in need. She needs a roof over her head, a job and time to sort out the mess her life has become. These two soon find out that they have more in common than an instant attraction. They both come from similar childhoods and they both are stubborn, headstrong and not willing to give an inch. All of which makes this novel a ton of fun.
At the heart of this story, yes, it is a romance but there is so much more to it than that. It is about family, reconciliation, willingness to forgive and being able to look past some serious rough edges in order to see the good in people. All of which may sound a bit cheesy but believe me SEP makes it work.
I have a list of "go to authors" as I like to call them. They are the authors that I can always count on to produce quality work, who I know will never let me down. Now Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you my friend, are definitely on that list, I thank you.
SEP has a way of creating characters that her readers genuinely care about, a story that engulfs you and can weave a tale of romance that will leave even the ficklest of readers wanting more, and more, and more. In `NATURAL BORN CHARMER' she reintroduces us to Dean Rolbillard star player for the Chicago Stars football team who, in search of a much needed respite from the chaos of his everyday life, heads down to his Tennessee vacation home. He soon meets Blue Bailey who is also in need. She needs a roof over her head, a job and time to sort out the mess her life has become. These two soon find out that they have more in common than an instant attraction. They both come from similar childhoods and they both are stubborn, headstrong and not willing to give an inch. All of which makes this novel a ton of fun.
At the heart of this story, yes, it is a romance but there is so much more to it than that. It is about family, reconciliation, willingness to forgive and being able to look past some serious rough edges in order to see the good in people. All of which may sound a bit cheesy but believe me SEP makes it work.
I have a list of "go to authors" as I like to call them. They are the authors that I can always count on to produce quality work, who I know will never let me down. Now Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you my friend, are definitely on that list, I thank you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
She does it again! This is a brilliant book, i could not put it down. Dean and Blue along with the rest of the family make you smile, laught and cry. The beginning had me in fit's of giggles althought you feel a little sorry for Blue. However like a true Phillip's heroin, the feisty chick that she is, she challanges Dean at every turn and helps him conqure his own demons. It's a Funny and Heartwarming book, if you enjoy Susan Elizabeth Phillip's then you'll love this!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved Dean in Match Me If You Can and was so pleased that he got his own story. And what a story!!
The interaction between Dean and Blue is snappy, witty, sexy and also painful - so honest with each other whilst still trying to hide. The 'inner story' about Dean's Mother and Father, and his half-sister as usual drags you in and makes you care - SEP is a master of page turners that haul you in and immerse you for the whole story. And when you surface, you pop back in now and again just to remind yourself how good it actually was.
And I guess part of the story appeals to me - mega attractive male who falls for a woman who can see past the external package and for the person she is - Dean makes a fabulous Himbo, but Blue acting as his bodyguard had me laughing out loud!
Yeah, I loved it, and it joined my shelf of all my SEP novels - a keeper for sure!
The interaction between Dean and Blue is snappy, witty, sexy and also painful - so honest with each other whilst still trying to hide. The 'inner story' about Dean's Mother and Father, and his half-sister as usual drags you in and makes you care - SEP is a master of page turners that haul you in and immerse you for the whole story. And when you surface, you pop back in now and again just to remind yourself how good it actually was.
And I guess part of the story appeals to me - mega attractive male who falls for a woman who can see past the external package and for the person she is - Dean makes a fabulous Himbo, but Blue acting as his bodyguard had me laughing out loud!
Yeah, I loved it, and it joined my shelf of all my SEP novels - a keeper for sure!
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good old fashioned romance with a heap of great one liners!
Loved this book it was fun with some real touching moments, Dean gives off a devil may care attiude but deep down he is a great guy who just happens to be a sports superstar and... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Kelly Wootton
Natural Born Chamer
If anyone wants a good modern romance, that is also funny this is the one for you. A good story great hero and plenty of romance. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jacki
Wonderful!!
Yet another late night/early morning reading a SEP book YAWN! - couldn't put this one down either. I think this is definitely one of my favorite SEP 'Chicago Stars' books. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by CRYSTAL CLEAR
Natural Born Charmer
Another great book by an amazing writer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and would recommend to anyone who loves a romance where the characters are no where near perfect but manage to... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by K. Brown
DISAPPOINTED
I have read all SEP's books and this one was the most disappointing. I didn't enjoy it that much, I found it quite boring. SEP needs to get back to her raunchy best!!
Published on 27 July 2008 by Laura
Worth Reading
I'm a big fan of the author SEP and this book was very enjoyable, although not one of her best. All the ingredients were there but it just lacked a certain something. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2008 by Cecily Thomas
A Treat for the Open Road
I often take long driving trips and look forward to letting well-read books entertain me. Natural Born Charmer turned out to be a good choice for a recent trip to Philadelphia. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by Donald Mitchell
A Treat for the Open Road
I often take long driving trips and look forward to letting well-read books entertain me. Natural Born Charmer turned out to be a good choice for a recent trip to Philadelphia. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by Donald Mitchell
SEP is so funny!!
I have loved all the SEP books I have read. I spend the whole time just laughing out loud at the banter between the characters. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by tigersfan
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