by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Fantasy |
Berylka’s healing journey begins the moment she tumbles into the river.When she washes up in Silverfern Hollow, all she wants is to be left alone with her cozy cottage, her battered tools, and the territorial baby dragon who’s claimed her sock drawer as its den.But the town has other plans. Starting with raspberry wine, a witch, and a mysterious creature at her doorstep who insist on becoming her friends.There’s also Brannic, the local blacksmith: a broad-shouldered brute with a secret artistic streak and a soft spot for Berylka. They start off as rivals and clash like iron on anvil… until sparks fly.As Berylka rediscovers her dream of goldsmithing, she finds herself drawn into the warmth of a town that doesn’t care about her past. But when river pirates threaten everything she’s come to love, she must decide if she’s ready to fight—not just for the Hollow, but for a future forged with her own hands.A Goblin’s Guide to Goldsmithing is a cozy fantasy of found family, healing journey, grumpy rivals-to-lovers romance, and baby dragons. It weaves in serious themes like recovering from domestic abuse with warmth, humor, and heart.It’s book 2 of the Tales of Silverfern Hollow series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
True love is worth fighting for!My name is Connor Williams and people say I’m crazy. But that’s not who I am. They also think I’m straight, and mean, and dangerous. But that’s not who I am. The stories people tell—all those legends they whisper at school—they don’t mean a thing. Only my mother and younger brother matter to me. Funny then that I find myself wanting to stand up for someone else. David Henry, the cute bookish guy who always keeps to himself, is about to get his ass beat by a bunch of dudes bigger than him. I could look away, let him be one more causality of this cruel world… But that’s not who I am.Kamikaze Boys, a Lambda Literary award-winning novel, is a story of love triumphant as two young men walk a perilous path in the hopes of saving each other.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
?? Forced Proximity?? Enemies-to-lovers?? Second ChanceLive-in carer, Bo Armstrong, expected to be evicted the moment Sir Geoffrey died. The grand house she’d quietly called home was always destined for his nephew.And it is. Max Fitzroy inherits the house.But the garden — the development-ready land worth millions — now belongs to Bo.Max is furious. He thinks she manipulated his uncle.Bo thinks Max is entitled, arrogant . . . and far too used to getting his way.Now they’re stuck, under the same roof. And their history makes it worse.Because months ago, in a reckless moment of heat and bad judgment neither has forgotten, they crossed a line.Now every argument crackles.Every glare lingers.Every touch feels like a challenge.And the longer they’re forced together, the harder it is to tell what’s resentment . . . and what’s desire.A funny, spicy, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, miscommunication romance packed with drama and explosive chemistry. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game, Donna Marchetti’s Hate Mail, Ali Hazelwood, B.K. Borison and Portia MacIntosh.Readers already love Mr 2 out of 10:????? ‘This book is definitely a whirlwind of emotions . . . It’s all so well written & beautiful.’???? ‘Such a fun, tension-filled read with exactly the kind of slow-burn angst I love in an enemies-to-lovers romance.’???? ‘Charming romance full of some of my favourite tropes.’???? ‘This book would be perfect to read out in the garden or outside on a nice summer day.’Readers love Sharon Ibbotson’s emotional romances:????? ‘Sharon Ibbotson is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I laughed, I cried, and I loved the characters.’????? ‘I love this author’s writing.’????? ‘This book is a brilliant and page turning ode to some of our favourite romance tropes . . . Sharon knows how to hold a reader’s attention and there were bits that made me genuinely tear up. Loved it and couldn’t stop reading it.’????? ‘I read it in less than a day. An amazing author.’????? ‘Would give it more stars if I could.’
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A tense, addictive psychological thriller about a Manhattan couple whose lives implode after one secret date goes horribly wrong.Perfect for fans of Lisa Unger, Harlan Coben, and Mark Edwards.ONE NIGHT. ONE DATE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?Jack and Maria Harper live in a claustrophobic Manhattan apartment with their eight-year-old son, Jonah. Jack has quit booze, but his music career has stalled, and his real estate career isn’t going much better. Maria’s thriving at her corporate job, but her frequent travel strains their already fragile marriage. They love their son, but beyond that, they’re barely holding on.When a former bandmate tells Jack about a new extramarital dating app, he downloads it on a whim…and quickly connects with the mysterious, seductive Sophia. Their online affair escalates fast, and when they finally arrange to meet in person, Jack steps into a trap that will shatter everything he thought he knew about marriage, loyalty, and survival.What begins as a secret date becomes a sinister scheme, one that may cost him his freedom…and his life.PRAISE FOR TOO FAR“A rocket-paced, propulsive and utterly addictive thrill-ride.”—Lisa Unger, New York Times Bestselling Author“If you enjoy being manipulated by a brilliant storyteller with a diabolical mind, then Too Far is your kind of novel. I loved it, pure and simple, and recommend it to anyone.”—Scott Pratt, Author of the Joe Dillard Legal Thrillers“Too Far is another tour de force from the man with the wickedest imagination in crime fiction.”—Mark Edwards, International Bestselling AuthorPreviously published as Fugitive Red (U.S.) and Too Far (U.K)
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She came to New York following a dream.He wasn’t looking for love at all.Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Hope Mazzola returns with a radiant, expanded edition of the spark-charged insta-love romance in her beloved Shots on Goal hockey romance series.When Nikki Jennings arrives in New York City to pursue her ballet career, her world narrows to one unexpected moment:FATE.Her future is finally within reach.Her life is finally her own.Her heart is the one thing she never planned to give away.Then a chance meeting in a quiet bookstore collides her life with a rookie just stepping into the NHL.Chase Harding.A ballerina drawn to the spotlight.A rookie stepping into his first season.And a rule they both pretend they can follow: keep it simple.He sees the wonder in the way she dreams.She sees the goodness in the man behind the jersey.Because falling in love could change the life she’s just beginning.And loving her could change everything he thought his future would be.Cherry Picked is an emotional, swoony hockey romance featuring:Insta-love + fate collisionRookie NHL heroBallerina heroineFirst love / first everythingSmall-town girl in the big cityProtective, devoted heroFound family team dynamicsSweet-to-steamy romance“Right place, right time” magicPerfect for readers who love sweet insta-love, first romances, and swoony sports love stories.AUTHOR NOTE:This expanded edition of Cherry Picked is part of the complete Shots on Goal series relaunch—eight fully rewritten, expanded, and newly edited standalone romances set in the interconnected world of the New York Otters.Each novel follows a different couple and a different emotional journey, and the books can be read in any order.
