by Philip Eliot | Feb 19, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A proper vicar’s daughter finds pleasure with a scandalous ladies’ man in this irresistible Regency romance of wit, wiles, and seductive secrets. “Long’s sharp leads keep this witty tale of love, passion, family and betrayal moving nicely.” — Publishers Weekly Sabrina Fairleigh arrives at an exclusive country soiree with marriage in mind. How shocking—and intriguing—to discover her host is an infamous ladies’ man known for his indecent (and, ah, inspiring) poetry! They call him The Libertine, and his poetry is just as scandalous—and irresistible—as he is. But after one duel too many forces Rhys Gillray, Earl of Rawden, from lively London to his country estate, he’s in desperate need of a cure for boredom. The proper but beautiful vicar’s daughter seems like the perfect test of his sensual skills. With wit and wiliness, Rhys strips away Sabrina’s defenses. But as he teaches her pleasure, the emotional stakes of their sensual duel go beyond anything Rhys has ever known. For deep in his past lies the missing clue to the crime that destroyed Sabrina’s family. And all The Libertine’s seductive secrets may not be enough to save their future and their hearts.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 19, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Childhood enemies reunite as adults—and do more than kiss and make up—in this Regency romance novella first published in Scottish Brides . Every Rose has its thorn . . . especially Rose MacKenzie-Craddock! When they were children, the willful girl was the thorn in the Earl of Strathyre’s side. Now, as a beautiful woman, Rose drives the Earl wild with desire. But even grown-ups can play some most interesting games . . .
by Philip Eliot | Feb 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Putting down roots means something very different to this Midwest girl and sexy Montana cowboy. Natalie Wright loves being a development coordinator for new construction. But while the travel was exciting at first, she’s ready to put her suitcase away. All she needs is one more successful project, which seems simple until a certain cowboy walks into her public hearing in Marietta, Montana. Sam Miles has his hands full overseeing the Flying J ranch and being a single dad. But when he learns there are plans to drop some swanky resort on the land next door, he will do all he can to block the project—a task that would be infinitely easier without Natalie’s megawatt smile. They’re soon exchanging playful barbs, neither willing to give an inch on which goal should take priority for the town. Then news of an endangered species habitat on the development site threatens to jeopardize the resort’s progress, and Sam and Natalie team up to protect both their livelihoods—and try not to get their hearts broken along the way. Single dad cowboy. Career-driven heroine. Ranch vs. resort. Enemies to allies. Big Sky stakes. Small-town heart with a happily ever after.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I disappear to save my life. And wake up in my ex’s bed. I’m hiding from a man who won’t stop stalking me, and the last place I expect to land is my hometown. The man I run straight into is Wyatt Morgan—my quiet, infuriating ex I never fully got over. He’s a grumpy rancher and doesn’t want me here. I don’t belong in his world of mud, horses, and silence. But my car is totaled. The snow won’t stop. And neither will the tension between us. I tell myself it’s temporary. Helping on his ranch. Sharing late nights. Letting him protect me. Then his walls crack. His hands linger. And I fall for the man he’s become. Right when I start to feel safe, the past catches up to me. My stalker isn’t done. The danger I ran from followed me here. Walking away from my past was easy. But walking away from the man I love with a life growing inside me… Might be impossible. Saving Ashley is a spicy standalone romance with enemies to lovers, forced proximity, surprise baby, opposites attract, suspense and a guaranteed HEA! Perfect for fans of S.J Tilly, Elsie Silver and Jessica Peterson books.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can widow Katarina protect both her battered heart and her beloved B&B from the property developer passing through her small town? Katarina blames herself for her husband’s death. Her only solace is running the beachfront bed and breakfast they always dreamed of, but now a big city developer plans to buy the property and bulldoze her B&B. Sterling Knightley has made Katarina’s landlord an offer she can’t refuse. The only way Katarina can keep her promise to her late husband is to persuade the aloof businessman to partner with her, but Sterling holds all the cards. Katarina doesn’t expect to be charmed by the man beneath Sterling’s prickly exterior, or for him to reignite a spark she thought was dead. But no matter how tempting she finds him, she can’t risk losing her B&B… or her heart. If you loved the charm of Virgin River and the zaniness of Schitt’s Creek, then THEN THERE WAS YOU is your next must-read book. Buy now to start reading this emotionally charged romance today!
