by Philip Eliot | May 8, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas … or so she thought.Maggie Reynolds, always a bridesmaid, never a bride, has been running herself ragged trying to keep her lakeside resort afloat. When she attends her college roommate’s wedding in Las Vegas, she is determined to let loose and hook a groomsman, even though she can’t flirt to save her life. Sparks fly when a handsome stranger comes to her rescue, but humiliation soon follows when he disappears as quickly as he arrived. Determined to put the sizzling night with Owen Jacobs out of her mind, she catches the next flight home and moves on with her life. Until she can’t.Owen Jacobs, former SEAL dog handler, has only one mission: to find the woman who stole his heart during one night of passion and whose memory kept him hopeful during his last, dangerous assignment. Looking forward to starting a new phase of his life, Owen tracks down Maggie in her hometown of Deer Creek Falls, Minnesota, only to find that she’s done a better job of forgetting the past than he has. Or has she? Never one to give up without a fight, Owen devises a way to stay, determined to make Maggie see that what they shared in Vegas was no one-night affair.Runaway Groom is the second book in the Ellie Rhodes Deer Creek Falls series, a small-town romance full of gossipers and meddling matchmakers.Love reading about twins? This series is co-authored by identical twin sisters who love writing about the quirks of twinhood through their characters. Discover the town of Deer Creek Falls and buy your copy today.
by Philip Eliot | May 8, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
It’s a fairy tale as old as time…Everyone in Bourbon Falls knows Delaney Brooks doesn’t need a man—including Delaney. But when a storm damages the roof and a fundraiser becomes her only hope, she turns to the last person she ever expected—the town hermit.Isaac Manning never intended to be the bad guy. He came to Bourbon Falls to disappear. A viral scandal destroyed his reputation, and he’s hiding out to protect his tech company until the online storm blows over. But when Del shows up on his doorstep needing a website to rescue the town’s biggest event, he can’t say no—even if it risks exposing the man he’s tried to keep hidden.Working side by side, sparks ignite. But as attraction collides with pride and secrets, can the two truly work together to support the town’s biggest event of the year without jeopardizing their hearts and reputations too?Small town charm, witty banter, and enemies-to-lovers chemistry make this the perfect happily-ever-after to kick off the Bourbon Falls series—a modern fairy tale with just a hint of Beauty and the Beast.
by Philip Eliot | May 8, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Two people who’ve learned that with love comes pain. But, sometimes—we get a second chance.Rediscover Aspen Ridge as Jill Haymaker starts a new series set in the small, Colorado mountain town of Aspen Ridge. When a new school year begins, fourth grade teacher, ERIN MIDNIGHT, wants to establish a new normal for herself and her ten-year-old son, Mark.Recently divorced, she struggles to cope with being a single mom. Fortunately, her hometown of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, provides the perfect place for her to heal.BOYD GARRETT’S world changed the day his wife was senselessly killed by a texting driver. No longer fulfilled by his life in the big city, he accepts a new teaching job in the tiny, mountain town of Aspen Ridge, hoping to find an escape from the memories that haunt him.Can Peak Elementary School’s new, handsome instructor teach Erin to believe in herself again? Can Boyd find the happiness he thought he’d lost forever? Or are the walls they’ve built around their hearts too high?REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASEPN RIDGE, COLORADO, A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART
by Philip Eliot | May 8, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
I won’t let it happen to my four-year-old daughter. I won’t let my father do what he did to me and my sister.I’ve been the good daughter. The perfect mother. The wife who smiles on cue.Last night I finally did something unforgivable. I tried to kill my father.But my mom picked up the wrong glass . . .AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.This addictive thriller full of twists is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, A. R. Torres, Kiersten Modglin, Anya Mora and Sonya Bateman.READERS LOVE THE DAUGHTER:????? ‘Wow! One of the best books I’ve read all year. Such a great read. Five stars.’ Casey L.????? ‘Wow!! A dynamic, unputdownable read.’ Booklover Bev????? ‘A gripping psychological thriller . . . surprises that will leave you gasping.’ Anna L.????? ‘I loved every moment of this gem. Devoured in one sitting.’ Vikkie W.????? ‘This book hooked me right away. I couldn’t put it down. Dark, emotional, and full of tension . . . A must-read.’ Krysten B.????? ‘A gripping, haunting read that stays with you long after the final chapter.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Loved it.’ Riley W.????? ‘A real shocker, but very good.’ J.D.????? ‘This complex and twisty novel is an absolute must-read.’ Diane T.
by Philip Eliot | May 8, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
An insane professor.An innocent undergrad.…or is she?When a young woman is found murdered in a Cambridge apartment, the residents are horrified. Then a jogger’s body is discovered on Boston Common at dawn—and the whole city is in shock. The killings are just beginning. Members of a seemingly innocent book club start falling one by one.Homicide detective Dimase Augustin has two crime scenes and one realization: whoever did this isn’t finished. As Dimase digs deeper, a chilling pattern emerges: all roads lead to MIT.Dimase encounters an adversary who isn’t just smart—he’s brilliant. A respected professor whose intellect rivals Dimase’s own and whose secret capacity for evil is insatiable. In this dark academic thriller, detective and killer circle each other, while the professor’s female undergrad blurs moral lines beyond recognition. Her friends in the book club pay the ultimate price.When you’re hunting a genius, one mistake could be fatal.Perfect for fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Catherine Coulter, and Nelson DeMille.
