by Philip Eliot | Feb 18, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The job is perfect. The boss is impossible. There are three things that make a man irresistible: dimples, defined biceps, and a well-tailored vest. Unfortunately, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, Gio Cassinetti, checks every one of those boxes. I can’t stand him—his arrogant smirk (with those damn dimples), his ridiculously sculpted arms, and his love for three-piece suits. He’s powerful, infuriating, and completely off-limits. So when I take a job at his company, I vow to keep my distance. Easy enough… until a business trip to California throws us together. For one week, I see a different side of him—one that makes me question everything I thought I knew. Then he makes me an offer I should refuse. But instead, I sign the reckless deal. A part of the Reckless Billionaire series, RECKLESS DEAL is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine standalone romance with a hard-earned HEA. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “This book is full of surprises! Gio finally comes around and realizes what he is missing in his life: Mila! One of the best books I have read! ” ~ Sandy USA “The chemistry is off the charts, and the evolution of their growth was masterly handled. Highly recommend for an engaging ride.” ~ RomanceReader1492 “What struck me, almost immediately, was the vibes of I-don’t-like-you. And I was hooked right from the start. I read this book under 24 hours because it was such a page turner.” ~ Amila
by Philip Eliot | Feb 18, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Absolutely gave the same vibes as Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez.” -Amazon reviewer “I haven’t read a book this quick in a long time.” -Goodreads reviewer Key Ridge, Colorado—a small, mountain ski town and also Mattie’s last shot at escaping the wreckage of her once-perfect life. Her new job at the local ski lodge feels like the perfect place for a fresh start—except for one thing. Her new boss, Giles Stone might have been a successful pro snowboarder, but that doesn’t make him any less of a jerk. Gruff, cold, and closed off, he’s definitely not Mattie’s biggest fan. Mattie is determined to keep her distance, but in a town as small as Key Ridge, avoiding him is easier said than done. But the more their paths cross, Mattie catches glimpses of a different, softer side of Giles. Even though there’s a spark there, letting her guard down isn’t easy, and Mattie has to decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again… All of Allison Speka’s books are light on the spice and heavy on the banter!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 18, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A serial killer terrorizes small-town New Mexico in this “diabolically twisty” psychological thriller about dark family ties and long-buried secrets (Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger ). When Connie inherits a dilapidated home in the desert, she’s faced with a string of unsolved murders that may have connections to her family’s past. In 1997, Eve Foster’s daughter, Kelsey, runs away to New Mexico and vanishes without a trace. Eve is convinced that she’s the victim of a serial killer who’s been hunting women in the region—but Kelsey’s body is never found. Years later, Eve dies, leaving everything to her adopted twin daughters. The majority of the wealthy estate in Vermont goes to Lisa, the “good daughter,” while Connie inherits only a small stipend and a property in New Mexico. Connie, often the target of Eve’s cruelty, suspects this was another of her mother’s vindictive games. Connie arrives in New Mexico to find a small, dilapidated red house in the desert, and the home’s mysterious caretaker, Jet Montgomery, living in a shack on the property. She learns there’s been a string of women murdered in the area—murders that no one will talk about. Before Connie can get to the truth, her mother’s sadistic mind games come creeping back from the grave—and now the danger becomes all too real. With a serial killer on the loose and a trove of deadly secrets coming to the surface, Connie is in a desperate race to save herself and what little is left of her shattered family.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 18, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
The Hutchinson brothers are back! For fans of Dewey Lambdin, Patrick O’Brian, Nicholas Monsarrat, C.S. Forester and Max Hennessy . The war in the water is intensifying… Europe, 1941 Twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson are serving their country at sea: Rom as a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy and Remmie in the Merchant Navy. Rom is aboard the HMS Southampton and quickly finds himself in the thick of it when the ship is bombed during Operation Excess in the Mediterranean. A valiant rescue of a crewmate from the burning pilothouse brings him a visit to Buckingham Palace to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Remmie, meanwhile, has his own personal struggles on board the John Holt , as the ship arms itself against the threat from the skies. Returning to the waves, Rom joins HMS Walker , set to take on the Nazi U-boat aces Otto Kretschmer and Joachim Schepke. With both brothers in dangerous waters, a twist of fate brings them back together. But will they both make it out in one piece…? IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the second world war. THE ROMULUS HUTCHINSON NAVAL ADVENTURE SERIES: Book One: For Those In Peril Book Two: In Danger’s Hour Book Three: The Mighty Ocean Book Four: The Restless Wave
by Philip Eliot | Feb 18, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Is there anything more unsettling than the inability to trust your own senses? Dwayne Morrow is about to find out… Recent events in West Virginia have left Dwayne in a fragile state of mind. His recollections of those final hours are blurry at best, and while he knows what he wants to believe, he’s bound by a promise not to investigate any further. Despite the patience and support from friends and family, he finds himself hobbled by despair, unable to fully confide in anyone. When Boggs Investigations is invited to join a trial mystery weekend on a private island in Lake Erie, Dwayne is pressured by his boss to rejoin the living and participate in what is supposed to be an exercise in teamwork. But the island has a haunted history, and for Dwayne, the line quickly blurs between what is real and what isn’t. Time is running out, and Dwayne must decide whether the real danger is to his friends or to his own sanity. Isolation is the fifth heart-stopping adventure in the Dwayne Morrow Mystery series.
