by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A quiet, flame-haired beauty with secrets of her own…She’s nothing he expected and everything he really needsLady Aila Graham is destined for the convent, until her brother’s death leaves her an heiress. Soon she is caught between hastily arranged marriage with a Highland warrior, the Abbot’s insistence that she take her vows, the Scottish Laird who kidnaps her, and the traitor from within who betrays them all.Padyn MacLaren, a battled-hardened knight, returns home to the Highlands after years of fighting the English in France. MacLaren bears the physical scars of battle, but it is the deeper wounds of betrayal that have rocked his faith. Arriving with only a band of war-weary knights, MacLaren finds his land pillaged and his clan scattered. Determined to restore his clan, he sees Aila’s fortune as the answer to his problems…but maybe it’s the woman herself.The Highlander Series:The Highlander’s Sword (Book 1)The Highlander’s Heart (Book 2)True Highland Spirit (Book 3)Praise for Amanda Forester:”This clever combination of wit, romance, and suspense strikes all the right notes.” —Booklist, Starred Review on A Wedding in Springtime”Plenty of intrigue keeps the reader cheering all the way.” — Publishers Weekly”Passionate and spellbinding!” — Mary Wine, acclaimed author of Highland Heat
by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
An English antiques expert must contend with a tabloid reporter as she probes a strange death at a country manor house in this cozy whodunit.When the body of a transport minister is discovered on the grounds of Honeychurch Hall, suspicion about his unusual demise naturally falls on the folks in the village. After all, who could possibly want a high-speed train line built in their front yard?News of the murder soon reaches our heroine Kat Stanford’s nemesis Trudy Wynne. A ruthless tabloid journalist and the ex-wife of Kat’s discarded lover, Trudy is out for revenge. She is also interested in exposing—and humiliating—Kat’s mother Iris, who is secretly the international bestselling romance writer Krystalle Storm.As the body count begins to build, Kat becomes inextricably embroiled in the ensuing scandal. Is the minister’s death the result of a local vendetta, or could it be connected to her mother’s unusual (to say the least) past?Second in the charming series
by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
LukaI’ve dreamed of being in the NHL since I was a kid, and even though I wasn’t drafted to the same team as my best friend, Cosmo, I’m determined to prove I belong here.But when I meet my new no-nonsense captain, veteran defenseman Reid Raines, there is just one problem. Reid isn’t impressed by my flashy moves. In fact, he’s determined to rein in risk-takers like me and teach me to play it safe.What he doesn’t know is that I have a plan of my own, one that has less to do with holding back my killer instincts and more to do with knocking him off balance with my wit and charm.Basically, it’s time to Luka-love-bomb the captain.But the more time we spend together, on and off the ice, the harder it is to ignore a shift between us.My infectious energy has chipped away at Reid’s cool exterior, and every heated exchange feels charged with something new. Now I’m even more excited to see what will happen when the captain finally lets himself lose control.
by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2026 | Historical Romance |
The beloved Victorian romance series starring the Hathaway family continues, from a New York Times–bestselling author who “is a legend and an icon” (Evie Dunmore, bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke).As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. Even though she participated in the London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has never been swept away or seriously courted . . . and she has resigned herself to the fate of never finding love. Has the time come for the most unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man—just to avoid spinsterhood?Captain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry Beatrix’s friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from fighting abroad. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the battlefield has darkened his soul—and it’s becoming clear that Christopher won’t come back as the same man. When Beatrix learns of Pru’s disappointment, she decides to help by concocting Pru’s letters to Christopher for her. Soon the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something fulfilling and deep . . . and when Christopher comes home, he’s determined to claim the woman he loves. What began as Beatrix’s innocent deception has resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love—and a passion that can’t be denied . . .Praise for the series:”Vintage Kleypas . . . An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews”Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance.” —Booklist”Strong characters, compelling romance, an intriguing story, and steamy passion.” —The State (Columbia, South Carolina)
by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A new mom repairs her broken dreams in this hilarious small town rom-com about starting over, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and B.K. Borison. “Laugh-out-loud funny, dead sexy, charming, as Southern as chess pie and twice as sweet. Get ready to fall in love!” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of Colton Gentry’s Third Act Hannah Tate can hardly believe her sleep-deprived eyes when she finds an engagement ring hidden in the closet. Killian, her super responsible, incredibly attractive boyfriend—and the father of her new baby, Bowie—is finally going to propose. But a romantic night out goes horribly wrong when Killian reveals he’s dumping Hannah, not proposing. Furious and heartbroken, Hannah takes Bowie and moves in with her mama and stepdaddy in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Hannah realizes that her parents’ cabin has vacation property gold written all over it—and could save her mama from going broke. Again. Only problem? The cabin’s décor is … mildly terrifying and it’s in desperate need of renovation. Hannah hires the hot carpenter living in the treehouse next door to fix up the place. Not only does River respect Hannah’s business acumen, he looks at her like she’s a woman, not a hot mess. And Hannah can’t deny that River awakens something new inside her. Can Hannah embrace a future that looks different from the picture-perfect family she once dreamed of … and maybe start living life on her own terms?”Hilarious, heart-warming, and sexy.” —Jenny L. Howe, author of The Make-Up Test
