by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Love runs deep. So does betrayal.
In the nearly twenty years since tragically losing her husband, Morgan Wright has secretly lived dual lives. But when she hears possible evidence that he’s still alive, her devotion to his memory and to her new husband threatens to divide her loyalties.
Refusing to live with the uncertainty, Morgan enlists the aid of her best friend and undercover agent, Ty Stanton. Accepting the risks of potentially exposing a cover-up, they initiate an investigation into her past that stirs up far more questions than answers.
But Morgan’s gambled with her life before. And she’s ready to do it again.
Book FOUR in the multiple Award-Winning and Best-Selling The Women of Strength, Courage, and Hope Series, The Guardian “succeeds as both a suspenseful conclusion to a larger mystery and a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly love someone through uncertainty, loss, and change” (The Prairies Book Review).
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by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Amy Galanis thinks her worst problem is a messy freeloading housemate, Matt. That’s until she comes home and finds a dead stranger in the living room and Matt vanished with no trace. As the police investigate, and as shady figures from her housemate’s past start to appear, Amy becomes a target in all the wrong ways. Her quiet life as a librarian descends into chaos, forcing one question to the top: what in blazes was Matt up to, and why do so many people want Amy out of the picture?Content warnings: Occasional profanity; a few incidents of gun violence.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Still angry over the death of the woman he loved, rancher Marshall Boyer wants nothing to do with women or love. But when the mysterious Emma drops into his life—barefoot, broke, and running scared—he can’t let her go.Artist Emmaline Katz has a dangerous secret. After escaping a ruthless criminal who exploited her for years, her quest for freedom crashes to a halt in rural Montana. Out of money and options, she finds an unlikely haven with a handsome cowboy. But no matter how much she wants to believe his offer of protection, he doesn’t know the truth about her, her secret, or the man who will stop at nothing to get her back.Time is running out. A cold-blooded killer has come to town, and Emma isn’t the only target.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Discover the next BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud fake dating romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh Sometimes love shows up in cowboy boots ??Whitney’s life is not going to plan. Her romantic comedy novel isn’t selling, her career feels stuck, and by the time she realises she’s in love with her best friend and roommate, Andy, he’s back from his work trip with a fiancée – and a wedding date that is alarmingly soon.Enter Jake: a cowboy with his own problems, including a country estate he’s desperate to buy and an owner who doesn’t trust developers – or men without roots. When a viral moment throws Whitney and Jake together, they strike a deal. Whitney gets the real-life love story publishers want. Jake gets to look like a committed, family-minded man who belongs at Rosewood. All they have to do is pretend they’re in love.As Andy’s wedding approaches, Whitney uncovers a plot twist that could change everything for him – but the romcom she’s acting out with Jake is starting to feel dangerously real.Falling for your best friend is complicated, but riding off into the sunset with a cowboy is pure fiction… Right?Tropes:? Fake dating? Cowboy hero? Wedding setting? Chaotic meet-cute? Forced proximity Praise for Portia MacIntosh: ‘Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.’ Shari Low’I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin’The queen of rom com!’ Rebecca Raisin‘This is one of the easiest 5 stars I have given’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Portia Macintosh knows how to add the perfect amount of humor, current pop culture reference, and setting to make every rom-com an absolute joy to read!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘If you’re looking for a feel-good read that will make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even shed a tear, “Wish You Weren’t Here” is a must-read. Highly recommend!’ ?????????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Tansie Bell never expected a dog to change her life.Sent by her brother to rescue a fallen soldier’s dog, Tansie finds herself in a heated standoff with the soldier’s embittered father. Just as things spiral, a rugged stranger steps in—offering help she isn’t sure she can trust.Chase Brandt didn’t plan to play hero.But when he sees a woman in need, he steps in. Helping animals is his calling, but something about Tansie draws him in—something more than just her empathy for the hurting. But Chase has secrets that haunt him, and a past he’s not proud of.As Tansie and Chase work together to rehabilitate the dog—and slowly mend the troubled neighbor—a bond grows between them. But Tansie’s family has different plans: a stable future far from California, far from quilting, and far from a dog trainer with a shadowy past.With everything on the line, they’ll have to trust God’s leading.When tragedy strikes, Tansie must choose whether to follow her family’s plans—or the calling God has placed on her heart. Chase has to confront the secrets he’s kept hidden, and step out in faith. Can love survive the weight of expectations? Or will Tansie walk away from the one man who sees her for who she truly is?
