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Chicago Stars

by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

10 books Started 1994 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Chicago Stars is a Romance series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, made up of 10 books published between 1994 and 2024. It begins with It Had to Be You (1994), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Simply the Best (2024), spanning 30 years of storytelling.

10books
30years active
4decades
~3.3yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 It Had to Be You 🏆 RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1995Full award history → 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Heaven, Texas RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1996Full award history → 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Nobody's Baby But Mine 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dream a Little Dream 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 1999RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1999Full award history → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
5 This Heart of Mine ★ NYT 3w · peaked #7 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Match Me If You Can ★ NYT 3w · peaked #7 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 2006🏆 DABWAHA Romance Tournament 2006Full award history → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Natural Born Charmer ★ NYT 3w · peaked #3 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 2008Full award history → 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 First Star I See Tonight ★ NYT 1w · peaked #6 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
9 When Stars Collide 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Simply the BestLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chicago Stars series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chicago Stars series?

Start with It Had to Be You (1994), the first book in the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chicago Stars series?

There are 10 books in the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, published between 1994 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Chicago Stars series?

The first book in the Chicago Stars series is It Had to Be You, published in 1994 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

What is the latest book in the Chicago Stars series?

The most recent book in the Chicago Stars series is Simply the Best (2024) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

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About Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Susan Elizabeth Titus was born 11 December 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, daugther of Louesa Coate and John Aller Titus. She met her husband, Bill Phillips, on a blind date while in college. She obtained a BFA in Theater Arts from Ohio University and taught high school until her first child was born. She then became a stay-at-home mom.

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