by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can two men fake their way to marital bliss?Caleb Taylor is shocked to learn his family could lose Bliss Island Resort — their home and livelihood — unless he makes use of a clause to marry the child of investor Louis Chastain. Sofia Chastain is more like a sister than a love interest, and Caleb isn’t ready to sign over his future. But Sofia has a brother, and Caleb has a plan …Julien Chastain was disowned at fifteen and has made a life as a go-go dancer in Miami, but he lives paycheck to paycheck. When his childhood friend proposes an outlandish marriage contract, he thinks he’s crazy. But it’s a chance at a future that’s tough to pass up.Caleb and Julien must present themselves as an authentic couple for the legal loophole to work, but the lines between “fake” and “real” keep shifting as they navigate intimacy, public scrutiny, and sabotage.Love isn’t part of the plan, but plans change. If they can outsmart Julien’s father and prove their love is worth more than a transaction, they just might find a true happily-ever-after.
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Science Fiction |
1908… Siberia… A tiny comet rips through Earth’s atmosphere and explodes above the Tunguska region of Siberia, instantly engulfing thousands of square acres of the mostly desolate region. The explosion is heard for hundreds of miles, the light of the comet seen halfway across the globe. Had the comet hit a few hours earlier in a more populated area, millions would have been killed… A century later, another comet – this one hundreds of times bigger and more powerful – encounters a black hole in deep space and is pushed onto a new, deadly course leading straight to Earth… A small group of humans – including the President of the United States, a former astronaut and a middle school science teacher – discovers the existence of this potentially deadly comet and keep its existence hidden from the rest of the world. Although the group – which calls itself the Inner Circle – has twelve years to deal with the problem, they will need every second of that time. Not only must they figure out a way to avert this crisis, they must also start to make plans in case they can’t avoid a catastrophe that could annihilate humankind… Other Works by the Author: COMET CLEMENT SERIES BOOK 1 – The Inner Circle BOOK 2 – Interception BOOK 3 – The New Space Race BOOK 4 – The Three Arks BOOK 5 – Evacuation Earth BOOK 6 – Final Days BOOK 7 – Impact BOOK 8 – Uninvited BOOK 9 – Takeover BOOK 10 – Mission: Survival Book 11 – Relocation Book 12 (final book) – A Second Chance CRYO-MAN SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE! more coming every few weeks… LIFE, INC. – If you could learn the exact moment of your death, would you? If you could see a deceased loved one for one more day – at the cost of one year of your life – would you? These are the answers Life, Inc. wants to know… FLEA’S FIVE CHRISTMASES BOOK 1 – The North Pole Challenge BOOK 2 – The Rudolph Challenge BOOK 3 – The Jack Frost Challenge BOOK 4 – The Frostie Challenge BOOK 5 – The South Pole Challenge KEEPER OF THE WATER series BOOK 1 – DRINKING LIFE BOOK 2 – RECRUITS BOOK 3 – THE WATER QUEENS
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
A breathtaking story of friendship, love and impossible choices, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley, and All the Light We Cannot See! ? Lake Maggiore, Northern Italy, 1943 In a quiet lakeside hotel nestled in the shadow of the Italian Alps, seventeen-year-old Giulia Leone lives a life untouched by war – until the day ruthless German SS officers arrive in the village.Her father’s hotel is no longer a place of peace, but a trap for the Jewish guests who have taken refuge there. Among them is Ester, the bright, spirited girl who has become Giulia’s closest companion.When a daring plan to help Ester’s family escape spirals into chaos, Giulia is the only one who gets away. Heartbroken but determined, she flees into the mountains and finds shelter with a band of courageous partisan fighters, led by Raffaele Ferrero, the hotel manager’s son.Haunting memories of her family and best friend plague Giulia’s every waking thought, and she knows she must risk everything to fight back. But as a wanted person, finding where her loved ones have been taken – let alone saving them – may be impossible…Inspired by true events, The Girl from Lake Maggiore is a moving and powerful story of resistance, resilience and the extraordinary lengths we go to for love.‘An absorbing wartime story so beautifully researched you’re there on every page… each chapter sparkles like sun dots on the lake at the center of the story. I so enjoyed this story, a kaleidoscope of familial loyalty, wartime tension, and a warm, sensitive romance. Highly recommended.’ Jina Bacarr’A beautifully written novel, one that you will get swept away in!’ Carly Schabowski’Utterly moving!’ Catherine Law’A compelling story in a beautiful setting.’ Ann Bennett‘A moving story of the fierce bonds of friendship and the tender, heart wrenching emotions of first love. Well researched, the author portrays the harsh reality of partisan life in Italy in their courageous fight against the Nazis.’ Helen ParuselPraise for Siobhan Daiko:’…like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! … such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.’ Renita D’Silva’A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch’an exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart … the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness’ Reader Review’A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish’ Reader Review’So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII’ Reader Review’a powerful historical novel that I just could not put down’ Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Fantasy |
Five friends awaken in a city without sound, without people… and without memory of how they got there.As they try to make sense of the strange and silent world around them, they are forced to confront the darkness within themselves—and something even darker stalking the streets. Whispers echo from unseen corners, pasts resurface, and choices must be made that could mean life or death—not just for them, but for everyone they’ve ever loved.As the pieces of their shattered reality slowly come together, one terrifying question remains:Did they survive the end of the world… or cause it?“Void Fate” is a genre-bending psychological thriller that grips you from the first page and never lets go. For fans of Silent Hill, Stephen King, and Donnie Darko.
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When past and present collide….When Piper Mahoney and Lucas Richardson randomly run into each other in the lobby of a NYC hotel that Piper manages three years after they shared one steamy, impossible-to-forget afternoon together, the attraction is tangible. Neither feels ready to act though. Piper has left friends and family in Boston to reboot her life after a difficult loss while Lucas is vying for a promotion at the DA’s office and handling his own personal problems with his ailing mother. Impulsively Piper reaches out. Lucas can show her his favorite haunts in the city this summer while they enjoy a friends with benefits fling.Lucas is tempted. He hasn’t relaxed or had fun in forever and Piper was always the one woman who got under his guard. Can he keep Piper’s no-strings bargain even as he falls in love or will their pasts strangle any hope for a future?TW: Description of past SA; discussion of miscarriage; alcoholic parent
