Faith Harrington is back in her hometown of Serendipity, New York looking for a fresh start. She grew up in the mansion on the hill, the daughter of rich parents who could afford to give her the best of everything, but is now living in a small apartment above a bar. Faith's life was turned upside down when her father pleaded guilty to bilking people out of their savings and retirements in a Ponzi scheme, then her husband decided there was no longer a reason to pretend and admitted that he only married her for her father's contacts.

After divorcing her cheating husband, Faith is ready to open her own interior design business in Serendipity and get on with her life. The first person Faith runs into when she arrives in town is bad boy Ethan Barron who now owns her childhood home and offers her the chance for her first job. Ethan and Faith shared an unbelievable kiss and teenage crush while growing up and now Ethan is ready to pick up where they left off, but Faith isn't ready for that. Or is she?

Serendipity is the first release in the new Serendipity series from author Carly Phillips. This smooth, easy flowing tale is full of laughs, excitement and a searing hot passion that will leave you wanting more. Faith showed strength and spirit by returning to her hometown to start over despite the fact that the townspeople knew what her father had done and many of them were victims of his Ponzi scheme. Ethan also showed integrity and honor by stepping up to do what was right when it would've been easier to walk away, making him easy to like.

Carly Phillips has written a compelling story with remarkable characters, humor, a wonderful supporting cast and dazzling romance that is sure to make this series a soaring hit. 5 Angels!

Reviewed by: Tammy