by Philip Eliot | Mar 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A small town, grumpy sunshine between a single dad and his little sister’s best friend that can be read as a standalone or as part of an interconnected romance series!What to expect:Grumpy sunshine dynamic with lots of banterBest friend’s older brotherHe’s a single dad to a pre-teen and doesn’t dateWinter romance that takes place on his family’s tree farmA spicy “just this once” night in a hot tub that leads to moreFor as long as she can remember, Hallie Young’s life has been intertwined with the King family in every way that matters. Over the years, the Kings have become the family she always desperately wanted after her mom left, and there is nothing she would ever do to jeopardize that.Not even Jesse, her best friend’s hot older brother, whose name she used to doodle in the margins of her notebooks.Jesse King did not expect to become a dad at 21 or to take on the responsibility of raising his daughter alone soon thereafter, but he accepted it without hesitation. He’s determined to make sure his now pre-teen daughter, Emma, makes it to adulthood with as few bumps and bruises as possible. This means his own personal life is on the back burner until she’s out of his house, a decision he’s never even questioned, much less regretted.That is, of course, until his little sister’s best friend shows up at his front door to watch Emma over winter break. Suddenly, long-buried feelings are resurfacing, and he’s wondering if she couldn’t be exactly what his little family is missing.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can the twisted road to redemption lead to love? Jethro Hansen knows how it feels to let down those he loves. Before his grandfather passed, he tried to make amends for his wild youth and has devoted his future to bringing the family ranch back to financial health. The last thing the confirmed bachelor expects is to stand in as a labor coach for his biggest rival’s wife. Even more awkward, the attentive and attractive woman at the expectant mother’s side is making it nearly impossible to keep his focus on his ranch and family legacy.Sadie St. Martin came to Marietta for a fresh start, determined to focus on her legal career. But after one fateful night assisting in the delivery room alongside a rugged cowboy with a slow smile and a protective heart, she’s questioning everything. Jethro is everything she shouldn’t want—wildly tempting and deeply rooted in a life she never planned for.Can a city girl with big dreams take a chance on a cowboy who’s still chasing redemption?Cowboy to the Rescue delivers heartwarming small-town charm, sizzling chemistry, and swoon-worthy cowboys.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He thinks I’m a spoiled diva. I think he’s a grumpy control freak.But when a snowstorm traps us together, there’s nothing but heat.I try to bring happiness into the world with my music. So why does Police Chief Teller Landry scowl at me like it’s his full-time job? The man is larger than life. Intimidating enough to make me nervous.Good thing I didn’t come to Silver Ridge this weekend to impress him. I came to celebrate with the only family I have. It’s a chance to take a break from my chaotic schedule. To feel normal, even for a little while.Then a snowstorm bearing down on Hart County leaves the two of us stranded. Just me and Chief Landry. Alone. I expect frostbite. Instead, what I get is warmth. Not just from his deadpan humor or our fiery chemistry, but the way he sees through the fame and finds me.But just when things start to thaw between us, a stalker from my past resurfaces. Teller goes from stoic cop to fierce protector in a heartbeat.And I’m not sure what’s scarier. The danger closing in… or how badly I want to stay in his arms forever.In this small-town romance, you’ll find a world-famous pop star who’s not afraid to make trouble, a gruff hero who secretly adores her, spice, and pulse-pounding suspense. If you love a man who’ll burn the world down for the woman he loves, get ready to fall hard for Teller Landry.? Opposites attract? Age gap? Forced proximity? Ex-military hero? Hurt/comfort? He falls first
by Philip Eliot | Mar 9, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In this lawyer on the run action suspense, attorney Quinton Bell loses the trial of his career, and possibly his life.Dead By Proxy takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the life of a criminal defense attorney, whose world is wiped out. When Quinton loses a career-defining case, he finds himself being hunted by the very client he tried to save.As Quinton navigates the treacherous path of survival, he is running from a powerful and relentless adversary who will stop at nothing to see him silenced. Finally landing in Houston, he hides in plain sight while re-inventing his new life as a trial lawyer.When he’s forced to take on a high-profile murder case, he exposes himself and those he loves to danger. With each passing moment, the noose tightens, and he must draw on every ounce of wit to outsmart those who still want him dead.Will Quinton Bell find a way out, or will he forever be a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse?Dead By Proxy is the first book in the edgy Proxy Legal Thriller Series. If you like memorable characters, smart gritty action, and jaw-dropping twists, then you’ll love Manning Wolfe’s fast-paced page-turner!Praise for the Proxy Legal Thriller Series:“A riveting read that expertly teams courtroom drama and legal maneuvering with imminent danger, spine-tingling suspense, a touch of romance, and non-stop action. Talk about an adrenaline rush!” – ReedsyCan a woman write a thriller book that leaves you going, Wow, how did I ever miss this author before?’ Yes, she can. Fist bumps and high fives to author, Manning Wolfe on this fantabulous thriller!” – Forgotten Winds”I love the whole book! From beginning to end, it was a roller coaster ride! From New York to Texas, With incredible character development, and plot twists from beginning to end! Looking back, there were subtle clues, but not until the very end was there a resolution. I would highly recommend this book!” – Susan Riley, Amazon Customer“Manning Wolfe just put herself on my list of must-read authors!” – John Ellsworth
by Philip Eliot | Mar 9, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
They’ll stop at nothing to silence their victims. She’ll stop at nothing to make them pay . . .Ex-army medic River Swift is a lone wolf – no family home, no commitments. But when her former partner, Navy SEAL Jason Wayne, is accused of a brutal murder, she leaves everything behind to clear his name. Jason can remember nothing about the incident, only that he woke up, dazed, in an unfamiliar part of Washington DC, covered in blood, and fleeing at the sound of the police arriving.Certain he could never have committed such a gruesome crime, Swift sets off to reconnect with her past and uncover the truth. But every time she thinks she’s making progress Swift opens another door that leads her deeper into a maze of deceit and greed where every step brings new danger.Now, armed again with the combat skills and instinct honed on foreign battlefields River Swift must decide how she’ll hunt down the real killers and serve them implacable justice…High-octane and unforgettable, Kill Switch introduces River Swift—the vigilante justice warrior you never saw coming.
