Ariana Costas has always been the outsider in her huge, crazy Greek family. She also has a twin sister, Zoe, whose personality is very different from her own. While Ariana has always been known as the good girl, Zoe has relished her role as the troublemaker. Now, perhaps due to one of her shady schemes, she has gone missing. But when Ariana is mistaken for her twin and rescued from a bullet by … handsome stranger Quinn Donovan, her life flips upside down. Quinn is resolved to protect Ariana, but he is keeping secrets of his own that are destined to complicate both of their life. Through Ariana, the quintessential loner discovers the importance of family and love. But can Ariana trust herself enough to win Quinn’s heart.
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This was one of the first books I read from Carly Phillips many years ago, but this is a release and it was great rediscovering old friends. Arianna and Quinn are a great story and reading their story is great. I could not put this book down. I am never disappointed with a Carly Phillips book, new old or redo.
Under the Boardwalk is the first book in the Costas Sisters series. This is Ariana “Ari” Costas and Quinn Donovan’s story.
Ari’s twin sister is missing and Ari is going to find her. She feels that she is still alive. (You know that twin connection). Quinn is an undercover Detective and when he sees Ari he knows he has seen her before.
Ari’s …
I’m always up for a good Carly Phillips romance. This story was filled with a mix of suspense, humor and hot chemistry. It checked all my boxes on a great romance. The characters were engaging, the story was intriguing and the romance warmed your heart. It was a quick and easy read that had me captivated from beginning to end.
This is a really good read that will give you plenty of feels. The story is a combo of cute and heartfelt with a tad of suspense and quirkiness tossed in. I liked Quinn and Ariana and thought they made a fun couple with great chemistry and generated clever banter. All together I found it very enjoyable. This is my independent, impartial review.
4 star review Under The Boardwalk (Costas Sisters #1) by Carly Phillips
I was so excited when I learnt that Carly Phillips was writing a new series and with Under The Boardwalk she is off to a good start. This is a bit of a departure from the books I have previously read from Ms.Phillips but I really enjoyed it.
Ariana (Ari) Costas is a college …
Ariana Costas is a troubled soul. She is embarrassed by her family bit doesn’t quite fit in the life shes carved out for herself. It takes her twin, Zoe to go missing to come home and find how she fits in this world. Quinn Donovan has a boatload of secrets that Ariana cannot know. But he wants to share all of them with her. These two …
Family dynamics play a huge part in this well written book. Ariana deals with family emotions while Quinn and Sam deal with not having family. The depth of these amazing characters keep you guessing till the end.
This is a re-read for me. It was just as great the second time through and since it has been several years it was like a new read. Ari has come home because her sister is missing. Coming back is not something she wants to do because she has always been embarrassed by her outrageous family. Now coming back she gets a job where Zoe worked trying …
I really enjoyed reading Under The Boardwalk . This was intriguing and suspenseful from the beginning . Ariana Costa returned home , where she ran from , because of her crazy con artist family . They always embarrassed her growing up . She came home to find out what happened to her twin sister who went missing . While out on the board Ari is …
Quirky family, a little mystery and some romance. What more can you ask for. This book was a fast read and funny. loved the costas, the reference to them being the Adams family still makes me laugh.
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An oldie but goodie. This book introduced us to the Costas family who are a quirky, loveable mess. Ari comes home for the first time in years when her twin, Zoe, goes missing. Shortly after arriving home, Ari is rescued by Quinn, who assures Ari that Zoe is fine and will return home soon. Not satisfied with Quinn’s assurances, Ari sticks around …
Ariana Costas. College professor m, twin sister and estranged from her eccentric family. On a trip back home because her twin is missing, she meets detective Quinn after a shot rings out. All is not what it seems as she decides to stay and insert herself into things. Ari or Arianne, two names and two personas she has and needs to decide which one …
This book was a lot of fun! It felt like I stepped into a family that must be related to the family in My Big Fat Greek Wedding! Talk about a unique bunch of characters! The Costas family sure was interesting to say the least, and despite the fact that Arianna (Ari) had left years ago to get away from them and teach at a college in Vermont, she …
This is the first story of the Costas’ sisters and I must say I am still a Carly fan even though this story did not tickle me pink. Ariana has come home because her twin sister is missing and whomever is after her twin mistakes Ariana for Zoe. Detective Quinn Donovan knows Zoe from her job. Ari and Quinn meet on the street by happenstance when he …
If you’re looking for a quick, fun, easy read you’ll want to grab this first book in the Costas Sisters Duet. This book had me intrigued with the story that I finished it within hours of starting. Ari left home years ago to get as far away from her family as she could, but it’s also the same reason she ends up back home….. family. Quinn is the …
Wow… this book is really something else!
Thrilling, intense, with a tension that slowly builds up as the plot unfolds, and a plot that kept me on the edge of my seat and took my breath away.
And the protagonists?
Wow, once more!
Both Ari and Quinn are so much more than meets the eye, not just on the surface, but in every single facet of their …
Under the Boardwalk (Costas Sisters #1) by Carly Phillips I enjoyed this book that is filled with mystery, suspense, undercover work, a large family, a displaced teen, romance and lots of steam…and Spank…all getting us to a very HEA. Can’t wait for SUMMER OF LOVE…Zoe’s story.
Under the Boardwalk is the first book in the Costas Sisters duet. This is an action-packed, fast-paced romance story filled with secrets, danger, humor, suspense, instant attraction, tragedy, a conning Greek family, guilt, and plenty of sizzle.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
A funny and good weekend read.
This is the story of Ariana Costas and Quinn Donovan. Ariana is the responsible one in her family and she was always embarrassed by her family so she moved away from them. All that changes when she learns that her twin sister Zoe is missing and she heads home to find her. Quinn is an undercover cop that is …
Very fun and enjoyable read. Perfect to take along for the upcoming summer vacation! Ari and Quinn meet under unfortunate circumstances. Ari’s twin sister is missing, and she is trying to find her. Quinn knows something, but isn’t offering up all the facts. You will go through some good laughs, sweet kisses and suspense until you turn the last …