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Just a Little Desire by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Series: Sterling Family Crossover #2
Pages: 224
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
I wasn’t the type of woman who indulged in one-night stands, but the irresistible Liam Powers managed to charm me right into his bed—then disappeared before sunrise. I convinced myself the night was nothing more than a reckless lapse in judgment…until he walked into my office weeks later, looking every bit as sexy and confident as I remembered.
Only this time, Liam wasn’t just the man who’d wrecked my self-control. He was the wealthy investor interested in saving my family’s struggling tech company.
I told myself I could handle working with him. That I could ignore the spark between us and the way he looked at me. Like he still remembered every place on my body that he'd touched. I warned myself not to fall for that flirtatious smile a second time. Liam Powers didn’t do relationships. And I didn’t do heartbreak.
But partnership has a way of breaking down defenses. Late-night strategy sessions turned into banter and stolen glances. A business trip together had me falling into bed with him once more. Because Vegas revealed a softer, unexpected side of him—one that made me question everything I thought I knew about love, trust, and taking risks.
Then came Liam's secrets. His betrayal. And his revelation about someone I loved. And I had to decide whether to walk away…or believe in the man who was fighting for us with everything he had.
Because somewhere between enemies, lovers, and second chances, Liam Powers became the one thing I never expected...My future.
My Review:
In this story we are introduced to Liam Powers, a wealthy investor who co-owns an Investment Firm with his brother. His fascination with other businesses and helping them succeed is what makes him happy. So, Liam is taken aback when they are visiting their newest investment company, only to find out that the woman he slept with a few ago happens to be the owner’s daughter. Morgan Starling has become part of his permanent thoughts ever since they met at a bar followed by an incredible one-night stand that he hasn’t stopped thinking about ever since. But Liam refuses to give out his heart again, especially after the bad breakup that’s left him second guessing his actions when it comes to finding love again. Yet, his unexpected connection with Morgan is what makes him wonder if he can truly let someone else in without leaving his heart broken again.
Morgan Starling isn’t the type to have one-night stands, but it’s her birthday and she is ready to see where the night takes her. Only for her to end up having a passionate night with a handsome stranger and her heart broken after finding him gone the next morning. A reminder to never confuse sex with something more quickly settles in as Morgan recalls how her previous relationship ended. Nevertheless, she refuses to think about Liam Powers no matter how strong their chemistry was. Little did she know that her live was about to change forever the minute she walks into work at GalvaTech, only to find out that Liam happens to be their new investor. It would be working with him closely that ultimately brings them back together, but Morgan stars to wonder if Liam truly wants her in his future for good or if she’s just another temporary woman in his life.
I absolutely loved reading Just a Little Desire, the chemistry between the characters is off-the-charts and relatable. It’s evident that they have pasts to overcome, but they are able to lean on each other in order to find happiness. I loved how we got to see characters from previous books make cameos in the story. If you like a good romance with a bit of a twist at the end, then I would highly recommend checking out this book. I cannot wait to read the next books in the series! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
My Rating:
Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books!
To learn more about Carly Phillips & her books, visit here!
Meet Erika Wilde:
Erika Wilde is a Bestselling author and is best known for her super sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series, and has also co-written multiple series with Carly Phillips, her best friend and writing buddy for the past twenty years. She lives in Oregon with her husband, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please sign up for her newsletter (below).
Newsletter: https://erikawilde.com/
To learn more about Erika Wilde & her books, visit here!
Meet Erika Wilde:
Erika Wilde is a Bestselling author and is best known for her super sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series, and has also co-written multiple series with Carly Phillips, her best friend and writing buddy for the past twenty years. She lives in Oregon with her husband, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please sign up for her newsletter (below).
Newsletter: https://erikawilde.com/
To learn more about Erika Wilde & her books, visit here!
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