by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
*THE #2 BESTSELLING HOLIDAY ROMANCE* Sparks will fly, even without firewood… ‘The perfect autumnal romance! Sweet, spicy, and full of cosy vibes’ CATHERINE WALSH ‘Witty and fun and full of heart’ LEONIE MACK A cosy autumnal retreat in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect escape for city girl, Harper… Until she is stranded in the forest with nowhere to stay. Fraser, a gruff local woodcutter, reluctantly offers her his lumberjack’s cabin on one condition – she mustn’t distract him from his duties. But Fraser is finding his beautiful guest annoyingly hard to ignore. And the way he chops firewood – dogged, powerful and precise – is distracting Harper too. Soon, as the flame-red leaves fall overhead, Harper and Fraser are both forced to wonder: Am I falling faster? This cute, spicy autumnal romance features a HEA ending with BookTok’s hottest lumberjack love interest. 18+ content. Tropes: – grumpy x sunshine – forced proximity – fish out of water – opposites attract – rural setting REAL READERS GIVE KINDLING 5 STARS! ‘How can I possibly put into words how much I utterly adored this book?’ ***** ‘ A gorgeous, autumnal romance that readers are going to be cancelling plans to sit by the fire and enjoy ’ ***** ‘ The chemistry between Harper and Fraser just sizzled off the page ’ ***** ‘ I couldn’t put this book down and managed to read it in one sitting !’ ***** ‘ Kindling plays out like the perfect Hallmark movie, with less cheese and more spice ’ ***** ‘I smiled and swooned all through Kindling ’ ***** ‘A glorious setting ’ ***** ‘ Kindling is cuteness itself ’ ***** ‘ Had me biting my lip – the cove and the chopping block, iykyk ;)’ ***** ‘I loved the diverse characters ’ ***** ‘I was kicking my feet and giggling ’ ***** ‘It was refreshing to read about a plus sized woman who is desired ’ ***** ‘ Can’t wait to do a re-read of this!’ ***** ‘This has all the cosy autumnal and spicy vibes ’ ***** ‘I was so attached to these characters ’ ***** ‘Well it’s fair to say that I absolutely adored this ’ ***** ‘Definitely one to warm your heart as the nights start to draw in ’ ***** ‘I loved the setting, the world-building and the chemistry between the main characters’ *****
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
One sassy pyromaniac thief, three sexy-as-sin monsters, and a paranormal conspiracy of epic proportions. It was an ordinary job. Another night, another asshole collector of the supernatural. I free some poor little beasties from their cages, pocket a few trinkets to pay my bills, and burn the place down on my way out. Just call me the Robin Hood of monster emancipation. I didn’t count on three manly monsters following me home like lost puppies. Stunningly hot lost puppies, but still. Now I’ve got a seductively cheeky incubus, a sweetly enthusiastic demon, and a grimly stoic angel camped out in my kitchen. They’re determined to repay me for my help, and they won’t get out of my apartment until they’re satisfied we’re even. To be fair, they’ve got no place else to go. A covert band of hunters captured their boss, and the trail is ice-cold. I’ll lend a hand if it means I can send them packing… and when it looks like we’re up against the same creeps who murdered the person I loved most, you’d better believe I’m all in. Track down the baddies. Steal back the boss. Don’t get killed along the way. Oh, and maybe hook up with a monstrous hottie or two. Piece of cake. I’m so going to regret this. * Shadow Thief is the first book in a light-hearted urban fantasy series from bestselling author Eva Chase. If you love kickass heroines with sass to spare, drool-worthy monsters who have their own sense of morality, and steamy romances where the men know how to share, dive in now!*
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
April and Beth have escaped, and their captor is dead. Freedom is in their grasp – if only they knew where they were. With some memories returning, April and Beth struggle to find answers to their questions. What they know is that they’ve been vaccinated against a strange virus. But what happened to their family, and to the rest of the world? As they head out, they stumble onto the compound where their nightmare began, but the empty building only brings more mystery into their lives. Soon, they encounter others wandering on the numerous trails throughout the woods. For April, finding her family is priority one; for Beth, it’s sticking to the trails. How can April ever convince her to leave the forest… and why are they being hunted?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
For two thousand years, the continent of Riviand has rested beneath the ocean, protected by the Blade of the Phoenix—a magical sword that keeps its people safe. When the blade is stolen, Queen Claret must strike a desperate bargain with the goblins to prevent a catastrophic flood. Meanwhile, on Earth, Kaylee and Mateo stumble upon a mysterious sword near their school. Unbeknownst to them, it’s the key to an ancient magic—and the fate of a submerged world. Drawn into the fantastical land of goblins, giants, and trolls, they must navigate treacherous alliances and unravel the truth about the blade’s power. Can Kaylee and Mateo restore balance to Riviand, or will their journey doom the world they’ve just begun to understand?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 23, 2026 | Historical Romance |
George Lester, the Duke of Northumberland, flees familial expectations in Britain for the promise of freedom of San Francisco, looking for the chance to be himself. But before he even gets close, a blizzard forces him off the road, and he finds himself freezing half to death in a small town with no motel… with a litter of puppies to look after. Luckily for George, he also finds Alan. As the heir to his family’s ranch, Alan Justice knows the burden of being the oldest son. He doesn’t have time to show George, the stranger his brother dragged home, what it takes to be a cowboy. But that very night, George surprises him by helping a mare in distress through a difficult birth. Maybe the duke is made of sterner stuff than Alan thought. George and Alan keep surprising each other, and every day they grow a little closer. But when George’s responsibilities call him home, Alan finds he’s the one who has something to prove—that he can handle what it means to be the duke’s cowboy.
