by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Some secrets refuse to stay buried, and some love stories refuse to die. Lane Tipton swore he’d never return to Hillmore, Wyoming. Coming home means facing his past—his dead father, his worst mistakes, and Celine Koffman. But a career-ending bull ride sends him back to the small town and the woman who still holds his heart. Celine Koffman has rebuilt her life as a single mom. Seeing Lane again cracks open old wounds and exposes a secret that can no longer stay buried—Lane is her baby’s father, and he plans to stick around. When an intruder targets Celine, Lane becomes her only protection. Forced into close proximity, the cowboy turned bodyguard is determined to keep her safe. As the threat escalates, Lane fights for the family he never knew he had. The family he’d die to protect. Small-town cowboy bodyguard romance with secret baby, second-chance love, single mom suspense, and a protector who’ll burn the world down to keep them safe.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
GAGE When Rory strolls out of my past and into my bar, I’m determined not to let her leave without making her mine. She thinks my only goal is to find my brother, but once we do, I have no intention of letting her slip away in the aftermath. RORY Gage was my childhood hero, entering my life when I needed him most. Walking into his bar a decade later brings back every secret fantasy I’d had and buried. Too bad, as my newest client, he’s as off-limits now as he was then. But I promise I won’t stop until I find the truth about his brother, not when I finally have a chance to reunite a family instead of breaking one. Until our search reveals secrets that could destroy both our families, and I must decide just how much I’m willing to risk. Can I give him back the family he lost even if it means wrecking our future? Inspired by Nate Smith’s “Wreckage,” this small-town, single-guardian, romantic suspense is sure to give you all the feels and leave you with a satisfied smile.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
Chase Fury, the VP of the Savage Kings MC has dealt with his fair share of tragedy over the years. He never wanted the responsibility that comes with being at the head of the table, preferring to leave that to his brother, Torin. But after an unexpected attack on the Kings sends his brothers on a path of vengeance, Chase will have no choice but to take on the burden of being the man in charge. Reporter Sasha Sheridan has steered clear of any and all bad boy bikers wearing the bearded skull for the last ten years. While investigating a story, she suddenly finds herself back in the crosshairs of the Savage Kings. Uncovering the secrets that the club’s president is trying to keep hidden may very well put her life in danger. She may be able to handle the threat, but she can’t escape the man who broke her heart. Chase hasn’t forgiven himself for hurting Sasha and causing her an unbelievable amount of pain. He still wears her name on his chest, a reminder of the night that he wrecked his bike and everything the two of them had together. Now, with secrets, lies, bloodshed, and violence causing chaos in the club, Chase is determined to use his second chance with Sasha to keep her safe. He never imagined that the best way to do that would be to get her as far away from him and the MC as possible. This is an emotional story full of suspense and steamy scenes. While the main characters in this book will get a HEA, the struggles of the MC will continue to unravel throughout the series.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
His best friend stole his girl—and married her. Now, Milwaukee Mayhem goalie Alek Bergeron is riding payback straight to the top of his game. He’s got one goal left: hoist the Cup and rub it in his former best friend’s face. But just as the season is about to start, a phone call from the past lands like a body check to the gut. A twist of fate. Sheridan Cobert has made a career out of caring for others, but nothing prepares her for the loss of her only sibling—or the shock of learning he named Alek Bergeron, not her , as guardian of her nephew. The same Alek who shattered her teenage heart nearly a decade earlier. Alek’s life is on the ice, his schedule insane. The last thing he needs is a rambunctious little boy and a jockstrap-murdering dog— not to mention the not so little sister of the guy he hates —upending his neatly ordered world. But neither of them is willing to give up custody, so they strike a fragile truce: cohabitation until the end of the season. What could go wrong? Only everything. Because sharing his home with the girl he was never supposed to touch is messing with Alek’s game. Especially now that she’s grown into a tempting, sexy woman. For her part, Sheridan is having difficulty keeping her lips off the guy she’s crushed on for half her life. As the season heats up, so do the nights—and so does the guilt. Because Sheridan is keeping a decade-old secret that could destroy the fragile future their makeshift family is building. Tropes in this book: Brother’s best friend Best friend’s little sister Forced proximity Second Chance Slow burn Found family Keeping it Real is a contemporary hockey romance loaded with fun banter and sizzle. It is a complete standalone with a HEA!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“This is one of 13 romance novels that should be on every woman’s bucket list.” –Bustle.com I had the craziest idea when I decided to auction my virginity online. I have reasons for it. Good reasons. My mom’s hospital bills, for one. My medical school tuition, for another. By day, I’m a student and popular gaming blogger, but my dream is to become a doctor. This auction could free me from a crushing pile of debt and give me the cash I need to make my dreams a reality. And honestly, I’m also looking forward to cashing in that troublesome V-card. Win, win. My rules are set in stone: One night, then no further contact with the auction winner. Enter Adam Drake, the brilliant gaming company CEO and multimillionaire. He won my auction. He’s young, driven, and so damn sexy. It’s frightening how attracted I am – though I’d never admit it. And it’s clear I’ll need to protect my heart. But Adam is used to making the rules and before I can catch it, he’s found a loophole. Every stipulation I made to protect myself is getting tossed by the wayside. I can’t help but wonder… Is he playing me? Or is he playing for keeps?
