by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He promised he’d find her, no matter what. When he finally does, he’s broken beyond repair. Lauren grew up with Adam as childhood best friends in their isolated religious commune. Falling in love with him and carrying his child, she knows that he is her forever. But when Father Gideon arrives as the new head of their church, he begins to make some drastic changes that shake up everything they ever knew, including forcing her to marry Adam’s brother. Nobody will stand up to him, and he cannot be stopped, making Lauren’s only option to flee the only home she’s ever known. Adam has loved Lauren since he was a teenager, and cannot bear the idea of her being married to someone else. Breaking her out the night of her wedding, he knows that the consequences of helping her escape will be imprisonment in Father Gideon’s homemade hell on earth. Disappearing for the next four years, his only goal is survival, apart from brief moments when he thinks of Lauren, hoping she’s happy and safe. Holding on for years, not a day has gone by that Lauren doesn’t think of the man she loves, and his promise to return to her. When they are finally reunited, they realize that the flame between them continues to burn brightly, and Lauren is ready to start building a life together. However, Adam realizes that they have more than one obstacle to overcome if that’s to happen. Father Gideon is still searching for him, a prison escapee being a loose end he cannot have. There’s also the matter of finding their long-lost daughter. Not to mention, Adam is no longer the boy she used to love, as years in a hellish labor prison have left him with demons he cannot shake. Can Lauren and Adam escape their past and find the happiness they’ve been denied for so long? NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a standalone read with mild swearing (no f-bombs), a closed door, and a guaranteed HEA! Potential triggers include PTSD, suicide, and teenage pregnancy.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I’ve spent the better part of eight years resisting my best friend’s little sister. What’s one more week? The hardest week ever when it includes a proposition to be her dating coach. Eight years ago I fell into a secret summer fling with the bright, big-hearted Juliet before our lives went in different directions. Now, I’m the grumpy to her sunshine on a popular dating podcast we host, and when a wealthy fan gives us a charming coastal cottage as the biggest thank you ever, we head to the town where I grew up to give it a makeover. And find the house has only one bed. Located under a mirrored ceiling. To make matters even harder, the woman I’ve been pining for tells me she wants to try to find the one and would I please be her dating coach for the week ? Like hell I’ll let her date other men. I’ll coach her on three dates with me . But the second I take her out, I don’t feel like her teacher. I feel like she’s mine, especially when the first night ends with us tangled up together in that bed. Each night we grow closer, but this dating experiment forces me to face my greatest fear – whether a man like me is worthy of her love. Even though I’m already head over heels for her. The Accidental Dating Experiment is Juliet and Monroe’s romance. Tropes: Brother’s best friend, one who got away, frenemies to lovers, second chance, grumpy/sunshine, small town romance!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s keeping his fortune a secret and pretending to date his crush. But if this city man-turned cowboy wants to land true love this holiday season, he might just have to lay all his cards on the table. Holly Fields loves her small town, her job at the local café, and even her gruff boss. But life has handed her a difficult year. Her big sister passed away, breaking her heart. And Holly now has custody of her beloved niece. Making sure the bright eight-year-old has love, support, and everything she needs is a privilege that is worth any challenge she might bump into along the way. But when Holly’s mom constantly voices her fears that it’s too much for a young woman to do alone, it feels a bit like she’s just waiting for Holly to mess up. In a moment of weakness, Holly hints that she’s seeing someone, even though dating is the last thing on her mind. And when a surprise holiday visit leaves her in the lurch, help arises from the most unexpected source. Julian Cabrera just made a fortune selling a tech invention so specialized even his own family doesn’t understand it. Moving to small town Trinity Falls to be near his sister Angel gives him time to get his head around his new financial position before he has to tell anyone else about it. He works at Cassidy Farm in the mornings and spends his afternoons at the local café, trying to come up with his next project – something meaningful that might actually make the world a better place. When Julian overhears that his favorite waitress is in a jam, he steps in to help her without hesitation. After all, he has admired her kind spirit and pretty smile since his very first visit to the coffee shop. The opportunity to spend more time with the sweet young woman and her exuberant niece is too much for the cowboy-in-training to resist. But as the holiday season unfurls, will the two be able to keep up the ruse? Or is fake dating your real crush too hard after all?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Every bestselling thriller needs the perfect murder. Savi Portman just wrote one—and now it’s coming true. Savi Portman’s debut cozy mystery has made her a #1 bestseller and publishing’s newest star. When life gets tough, writing is her escape. Until someone commits a murder straight from her work-in-progress thriller. Surveillance cameras place Savi near the scene that night. Witnesses say they saw her. The evidence is mounting—but she swears she was home asleep. Savi has written the perfect crime. Now she has to prove she didn’t do it. Once you start reading, there’s no turning back. A keep-you-up-all-night page-turner for fans of Alice Feeney, Freida McFadden and Listen for the Lie. Readers love The Perfect Murder : “ One of the BEST books I have EVER read .” Reader review, ????? “ Holy helicopter!!! Talk about a wild ride through a tsunami of emotions! Never thought I’d have tears running down my face. Twists and turns that kept me constantly wondering and completely on edge!… Flawlessly executed, a highly original story with complex characters and genuinely suspenseful. Even though my heart was pounding I literally could not put it down!… Dang I’m exhausted. Need a 3-day nap! High as the sky recommend! ” Reader review, ????? “ If you’re a fan of Alice Feeney, Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, or any thriller that keeps you guessing until the last page, this needs to be on your list. It’s not just twisty—it’s smart. It’s not just shocking—it’s earned. And best of all, it’s the kind of book that stays with you after you close it .” Reader review, ????? “ I’m a sucker for a book within a book—and this one was done flawlessly. Once everything starts to unravel, I just shook my head at how much she mind f*cked me—in the best way. A masterfully woven plot. Five stars.” Reader review, ????? “ I actually sat back, blinked, and said ‘no way’ out loud .” Reader review, ????? “ The twist landed like a punch to the gut—bold, unexpected, but completely earned .” Reader review, ????? “ An explosive psychological thriller that delivers exactly what the title promises—and then some. Five stars, no hesitation .” Reader review, ????? “ The Perfect Murder proves Amanda McKinney is a name to watch. This book doesn’t just live up to the hype—it surpasses it. It’s a sleek, tightly wound thriller that explores what happens when fiction becomes a little too real. Five stars, no hesitation. ” Reader review, ????? “I literally could not put this book down… a phenomenal thriller!… thrilling, addictive, and heart-pounding. ” Reader review, ????? “What made this book stand out for me is that it’s one of the few I’ve read lately where I didn’t see the ending coming . I had so many theories running through my head but never guessed how it would all unfold—and I loved that . The plot is funny, sad, intriguing, and full of suspense all at once, and the characters are so well written that I was completely hooked from start to finish.” Reader review, ????? “ I was on the edge of my seat… and that feeling didn’t stop until the final page!… One of the BEST books I have EVER read!” Reader review, ????? “Pulls you in from the very first page and never lets go… original, clever, and completely unputdownable. Fans of psychological thrillers that keep you second-guessing every page—think Alice Feeney or Lisa Jewell—will want to add this one to their lists immediately .” Reader review, ????
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Bolton’s dazzling plot recalls Christie at her most inventive’ – Sunday Times The billionaire’s will promised them everything. But the money comes with a deadly price . . . Seven strangers receive a mysterious note that billionaire Logan Quick is leaving them his vast fortune. All they need to do is accept the enclosed Token and wait for his death. None of them know why they’ve been chosen, but all seven desperately need the money and the chance of a fresh start. When the group are forced to embark on a dangerous sea crossing, they discover they are connected by a dark secret from their past. As confusion turns to fear and trust to betrayal, the question is no longer who will claim the money – it’s who will make it off the boat alive . . . The Token is the latest compelling thriller from Sharon Bolton, the bestselling author of The Pact and The Split . Readers love The Token: ‘Kept me guessing until the very last moment’ ????? ‘Was up all night reading it (…) Definitely 5 stars’ ????? ‘A very clever and addictive read (…) it is very difficult to put the book down’ ?????
