Perfect Fit - Carly Phillips

Perfect Fit

By Carly Phillips

  • Release Date: 2023-08-04
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 60 Ratings

Description

She’s a small-town girl.
He’s got a restless spirit.
Can their hearts bridge the gap?

Michael Marsden’s adoptive parents gave him a family, but Serendipity never felt like home so he fled to Manhattan, where he’s an undercover cop with a reputation for skirting the rules. But when his police chief father steps down to fight a serious illness, Mike returns home to fill his dad’s by-the-book shoes.

Serendipity hasn’t changed much but there’s one familiar face from the past that he never expected to see—Officer Cara Hartley. She’s the only woman that ever made him consider giving up his lone-wolf ways.

Cara is determined to keep a professional distance from her new boss, the one night stand she never forgot. But hearing Mike’s deep, sexy voice ignites memories of how he set her body on fire. It isn’t long before their red-hot chemistry tempts them to cross a dangerous line both personally and professionally, leaving Cara hoping for a future where she can have it all.

But when Mike’s long-absent biological father returns, the fragile bonds that could have kept him in Serendipity threaten to snap. And Mike must face his past if he and Cara are to have any kind of future.

Will Mike realize he fits perfectly in Serendipity with Cara, or will he choose to walk away?

You wanted more Serendipity? NYT bestselling author Carly Phillips delivers! Welcome to “Serendipity’s Finest”, a spinoff series featuring three siblings navigating careers and love in the shadow of their beloved police chief father, mom’s Sunday pot roasts, and a small town they’ll never quite manage to leave behind.

Reviews

  • Perfect Fit

    5
    By Jen G F
    Perfect Fit is book 1 in the Serendipity’s Finest series by Carly Phillips written years ago but has been updated and loved both versions Michael Marsden came home to visit and had a one night stand. Now months later he returns to fill in for his adoptive father who is the current chief of police while he undergoes cancer treatments. One of his officers is Cara Hartley his one nighter… How do you keep it professional…even when you want more? Steamy, second chance, snarky banter, insecurities, family drama, danger, and more… I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book. Received from BookSprout. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
  • More than just a romance!

    5
    By Cheryl SDS
    4.5 Stars This is book 1 in the Serendipity’s Finest series and it features Mike and Cara. They shared one night and he was gone by morning. Now he’s back for a short time and wants a “no hearts involved” extended non-relationship. Read this fantastic story to find out what happens to this man and woman when all the cards are on the table. Great story line with awesome characters! I love that there was so much more going on than just Mike and Cara’s relationship in this story. These are people I’d like to be friends with in real life. Definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!
  • Love and Family!

    4
    By 12toot
    This was a perfect summer read. I really felt for Cara, I liked that she was pretty realistic and didn’t play any games. She was pretty upfront with where she stood with Mike. He let his incorrect perceptions to rule his life and his choices. When he finally got his head on straight, it was almost too late. It just goes to show how a supportive family and a woman who really knows you, can change your whole perspective on life.
  • Mike & Cara

    5
    By Newberryd
    The small town of Serendipity hosts another lovely story. This one is centered at the police station. Officer Cara Hartley and temporary police chief Mike Marsden have both met their match. Mike wonders if he can overcome his resistance to staying in one place. Cara can’t stop her heart from wanting what she knows is unavailable, Mike’s heart. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • They really are a perfect fit

    5
    By Dangrdonna
    Michael and Cara are the perfect fit. Although it takes a while to get there and a lot of emotional ups and downs, their journey is worth every word. Michael has so much baggage from a biological father that walked away, in addition to fear of turning into him. Cara has a totally different bag but it’s no less traumatic. Their one night when Michael wasn’t living at home was great until it looks like Michael might return home for good. They know going into a relationship with more could get complicated so they lay it all out. Feelings aren’t supposed to happen. Supposed to being the most important part. I loved these two. Cara is so strong but has a weak spot when it comes to women in the same position as her mother. Her support of these women is unwavering no matter what. And I love that about her too. Michael is a hot mess. He really doesn’t know what he wants out of life and has no idea what his adoptive father has done for him his whole life. He respects his dad and does right by him but he feels he can never live up to him. Cara is instrumental in Michael’s future. Michale is instrumental in Cara’s future too. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.