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Operation Prince Charming
With his fiance out hunting bigger game, Detective Hunter Coleman realizes that good manners are no match for basic instincts, and he's got all the charm he needs to win the woman he really loves.
- GenresRomance
290 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 20, 2010
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About the author
Phyllis Bourne
25 books138 followersA native of Chicago’s Southside, Phyllis Bourne began her writing career as a crime reporter for the Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. After years of chasing cops and criminals, she left reporting to write about life’s sweeter side.
Nowadays her stories are filled with heart-stopping heroes and happy endings. Phyllis is 2010 RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Multicultural Romance, as well as a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found at a make-up counter feeding her lipstick addiction. Phyllis currently resides in middle-Tennessee.
She also writes as Phyllis Bourne Williams.
Nowadays her stories are filled with heart-stopping heroes and happy endings. Phyllis is 2010 RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Multicultural Romance, as well as a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found at a make-up counter feeding her lipstick addiction. Phyllis currently resides in middle-Tennessee.
She also writes as Phyllis Bourne Williams.
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May 18, 2013
Hmmm, I just finished this book yesterday and for a moment I could not remember what it was about. It was a sweet love story with a "good guy" hero. Would have been more stars without the premarital sex but no author seems to go there anymore. Oh well I am just old fashioned.
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July 18, 2018A fun and thoughtfully developed contemporary romance featuring an etiquette expert and a detective whose newly-a-socialite girlfriend has signed him up for a manners makeover. I wouldn't trust the specifics of this premise--the hero is still in a relationship with another woman, and they're both at least attempting to save the relationship--to just any author, but Phyllis Bourne has quickly become one of my favorite romance novelists. She took a lot of care to not have cheating occur (especially given that the heroine is recently divorced from the husband who cheated on her--with her best friend!) on the hero's part, and to not make the original girlfriend a one-dimensional demon. Bourne also utilized very well POVs from said girlfriend and from the man whom she starts dating during the course of the story.
But mostly it's a story about Ali and Hunter, two people who connect on the basis of character, and it was fun to see them realize their feelings for each other, and to realize that the respect and trust and joy they were developing could be theirs forever. Just what I want out of a romance. (Also: good food descriptions as always, thank you for that, Phyllis Bourne).
But mostly it's a story about Ali and Hunter, two people who connect on the basis of character, and it was fun to see them realize their feelings for each other, and to realize that the respect and trust and joy they were developing could be theirs forever. Just what I want out of a romance. (Also: good food descriptions as always, thank you for that, Phyllis Bourne).
September 5, 2017
Operation Heal My Heart
Hunter & Ail's story was cute and a little predictable. Erica let money drive her a little batty and her man into the arms of someone else.. The story had charm and a little mystery. Delighted friends and family. I missed the laugh out loud humor that I love from Ms. Bourne but it was still a good book.
Hunter & Ail's story was cute and a little predictable. Erica let money drive her a little batty and her man into the arms of someone else.. The story had charm and a little mystery. Delighted friends and family. I missed the laugh out loud humor that I love from Ms. Bourne but it was still a good book.
September 17, 2017
Very Cute Story
Ali and Hunter were the perfect match...once you got past his current girlfriend and Ali's previous heartbreak. I loved watching the two fall in love and realize that Ali had indeed found her Prince Charming. Pick this book up, you won't be disappointed.
Ali and Hunter were the perfect match...once you got past his current girlfriend and Ali's previous heartbreak. I loved watching the two fall in love and realize that Ali had indeed found her Prince Charming. Pick this book up, you won't be disappointed.
January 10, 2019
Perfect Lesson
Ali is a woman that deserves some happiness after what she’s been through. I applaud Hunter for his effort but he deserved happiness too. And Erica learned the lesson of reaping what she sewed and not burning bridges.
Ali is a woman that deserves some happiness after what she’s been through. I applaud Hunter for his effort but he deserved happiness too. And Erica learned the lesson of reaping what she sewed and not burning bridges.
August 24, 2017
Sweet and easy read. Fun characters!
February 19, 2019
Perfect Blend
This story was a great one to read and I enjoyed the different point of views of each character. I’m glad Hunter finally got the love he deserved.
This story was a great one to read and I enjoyed the different point of views of each character. I’m glad Hunter finally got the love he deserved.
March 12, 2014
*I received a gift copy to review*
Oh my goodness! What an adorably sweet story! And I loved the hint of mystery sprinkled in. Hunter Coleman, the hero is a detective who is unhappy in his relationship with Erica Boyd, a wealthy girlfriend in which the money goes to her head and she's trying her damnedest to get recognized by some of Nashville's highly-esteemed social groups. Erica's a little embarrassed with Hunter and sends him off to charm school to brush up on his etiquette. Hunter reluctantly agrees.
While at the school, however, he meets his teacher, Ali Spencer, and it's love at first sight. The two of them see more and more of each other, and he continues falling out of love with Erica. Erica moves on, as well, meeting a smooth-talking guy named Taj St. John, who has some interesting dark secrets of his own.
The saying 'money can't buy happiness' certainly rings true in this story from what we see in Erica and Hunter's relationship.
The light mystery wasn't that hard to figure out 'whodunit', but it still made the story that much more fun to read and enjoy. And of course, the beautiful HEA.
The love scenes were especially hot. The author has a knack for writing steamy love scenes!
If you're looking for a sweet, fun romance with a hint of mystery, definitely check this book out! You won't be disappointed!
January 9, 2015
Hunter is sent to charm school by his social climbing girlfriend Erica, where he meets Ali Spencer. She is back in Atlanta to help out her elderly aunt run the school while she figures out what to do with her life. And then, romance.
The Good
-Kindle Unlimited
-Ali and Hunter have good chemistry and their attraction is believable
-More character driven than plot
-Always nice to see a story with men and women of color that aren’t just supporting characters.
The Meh
-The resolution to the burglary secondary storyline is way too easy and unimpressive.
-The jump for Hunter from Erica to Ali is fairly quick and predictable - though I was grateful for no cheating on his part.
-It was lacking some excitement. Too many things felt resolved too easily to be really satisfying.
The Bottom Line (2.5 stars)
A pleasant, if not exciting, read.
The Good
-Kindle Unlimited
-Ali and Hunter have good chemistry and their attraction is believable
-More character driven than plot
-Always nice to see a story with men and women of color that aren’t just supporting characters.
The Meh
-The resolution to the burglary secondary storyline is way too easy and unimpressive.
-The jump for Hunter from Erica to Ali is fairly quick and predictable - though I was grateful for no cheating on his part.
-It was lacking some excitement. Too many things felt resolved too easily to be really satisfying.
The Bottom Line (2.5 stars)
A pleasant, if not exciting, read.
November 8, 2010
Operation Prince Charming is DEFINITELY a sweet & CHARMING read...Hunter is quite the Knight-in-Shining Armour...and Ali is little Miss Manners but still very down to earth...I so enjoy the camaraderie between Ali, Hunter, Sandy, Pete and the boys...dinner at the Jameson home was a HOOT...LOL...and when Hunter fails his 4-star restaurant test because he was STARVING...now that was FUNNY and cute...a REFRESHING and enjoyable romance with an INTRIGUING mystery on the side...looking forward to the next book from Phyllis Bourne.
December 5, 2010
I enjoyed this story.
This book was a nice blend of sweet romance, hot love scenes, and a mystery.
The characters were well developed and realistic.
It was a well paced story with a very realistic storyline.
This was the first time I have read a book by this author but will not be my last.
This book was a nice blend of sweet romance, hot love scenes, and a mystery.
The characters were well developed and realistic.
It was a well paced story with a very realistic storyline.
This was the first time I have read a book by this author but will not be my last.
February 18, 2014
I really enjoyed this story of finding Prince Charming. Was pulled in from page one with the meeting of Prince Charming, etiquette school for Prince Charming and falling in love with said Prince Charming.
August 9, 2014
Cute Story
Cute Story
This was a cute story. Boy and girl meet, boy in relationship with someone else, girl not willing to break up couple. After all that, Hunter and Allison finds their way to each other.
Cute Story
This was a cute story. Boy and girl meet, boy in relationship with someone else, girl not willing to break up couple. After all that, Hunter and Allison finds their way to each other.
October 23, 2015
I loved this book so much I read most of it on one night!! Kept telling myself one more chapter and then I had finished it. It's a good chic-lit read for anyone into a bit of romance and a tiny bit of mystery at the same time
July 18, 2011
A thorougly cute premise, charming story!
August 22, 2011
Book 'O' of the A-Z Romance Challenge. It was okay. It read like a Hallmark Movie special.
May 15, 2013
Sweet read. Loved the Nashville landmarks throughout. Definitely plan to read more by this author.
May 6, 2014
A pretty typical trashy romance. Good for a brain-off read. The story was predictable but the premise was quite cute and the writing was decent.
July 29, 2014
So we have to stoop to gratuitous sexual activity. There is not enough relationship development. No thanks you! Needs so much more!
January 21, 2015
I loved the story line and enjoyed the characters so it was a good book.
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