by Philip Eliot | Feb 17, 2026 | Science Fiction |
SHORT STORY COLLECTION The Bright Green Futures: 2024 anthology is a collection of short solarpunk stories from guests of the Bright Green Futures podcast, where we lift up stories to build a better world. These hopeful climate-fiction stories include clicky space centipedes, sentient trees, a flooded future Rio de Janeiro and characters trying to find their place in a climate-impacted world. Each story imagines a way for us to survive the future, together. Bright Green Futures: 2024 contains six short stories plus a bonus prose-poem. The Doglady and the Rainstorm by Renan Bernardo What Kind of Bat is This? by Sarena Ulibarri Centipede Station by T. K. Rex A Merger in Corn Country by Danielle Arostegui Ancestors, Descendants by BrightFlame The Park of the Beast by T. K. Rex Coriander by Ana Sun
by Philip Eliot | Feb 17, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
The woman’s name blurs as tears spring into my eyes. I can’t believe my husband would betray me like this. But now he’s gone, she may be the only way to learn the truth about how he died… Two years after my beloved Jonah was killed in a car accident, I retrace my steps to the romantic hotel we were staying in when his life was cut tragically short. The last thing I remember is the warmth of his hand in mine as we drove off through the pine trees towards our candlelit dinner. Then the beeping of monitors when I woke up alone in a hospital bed days later. What really happened that night? But when I arrive at the hotel, a nervous-looking employee hands me my husband’s jacket. It still smells like him, and I discover something inside. A hastily scrawled note. Two words that turn my world upside down: call Gemma. No one in Jonah’s life knows who Gemma could be. Flashes of an argument rush back to me painfully, and I feel myself fall apart. I remember his drunkenness, the sound of my own voice, heartbroken and betrayed. Did he use our anniversary to tell me he’d had an affair? The truth will change everything I thought I knew about my marriage. Should I go home, and leave his secrets in the past? Or face the idea that I never really knew my husband at all? Fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and The Last Thing He Told Me will be hooked by this unputdownable page-turner filled with shocking twists and tearjerking secrets. Readers love His Other Life : ‘Holy smokes! Gasp! … I loved it so dang much! ALL the stars! This book I binged in a day! Had a hard time putting this book down… Amazing book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘ I was completely hooked from the start and devoured it in one sitting … compelling… pulled me in from the very first chapter … one I won’t easily forget!’ Skrapcrazyreads , ????? ‘ Wow, wow, wow, what a book! … Loved it! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘Read in one day. It was heartbreaking , gave me goosebumps as I read. A rollercoaster .’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Wow, this was a great read … truly heartbreaking… I seriously did not expect the ending… quite a twist .’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘ Heartbreaking … I was moved, shocked, smiling and wiping away a few tears during this read and I loved it . 5 stars .’ Bforbookreview , ?????
by Philip Eliot | Feb 17, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Searching for the truth could get them killed in this stunning faith-based romantic thriller from the bestselling author of Cold Case Connection . When new evidence surfaces about a tragic boating accident that put her ex-boyfriend’s father in prison, private investigator Dory Winslow’s determined to look into it. But now someone’s dead set on silencing her. And working with Chad Jaggert—the father of her secret child—may be the only way to survive the treacherous truth about the tragedy that once tore them apart. Praise for the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series “Heart-in-your-throat suspense, endearing characters, and swoony romance plus a sweet faith thread equals the perfect formula for a riveting read!” — Reading Is My Superpower “[Mentink’s] stories are always sprinkled with perfectly timed humor, the characters are always likable, the action is always nicely paced, and there’s always an unexpected twist at the end of the story.” — Inkwell Inspirations
by Philip Eliot | Feb 17, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Rescuing a child makes her a killer’s target. Racing into a burning cabin to search for survivors, firefighter Diana Cameron stumbles upon an unconscious child—and two bodies with bullet wounds. When a sniper targets their narrow escape, Diana has no choice but to team up with bodyguard Chase Mitchell to keep the little girl safe. Uncovering the identity of the murder victims is the only way to find the killer. But as they’re chased by gunmen into the mountain wilderness, can they protect a tiny witness from the unknown…when the truth is more sinister than they imagined? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 17, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Welcome to Wishing Springs, Texas where love happens and the town cheers it on…and sometimes gives it a shove in the right direction. Book 1: Betting On Hope: An interview gone wrong. A meddling small town. And a champion cowboy that sets women’s hearts on fire—whether he wants to or not…and then she walks in and turns his world upside down When Maggie fills in at an interview with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan, the on-camera chemistry between them is undeniable. Maggie’s bosses know this is the opportunity she’s been looking for to launch her career—and their bank accounts so they issue a demand. In order to save her column, Maggie has to take up Tru’s bet that he can teach her to ride a quick-stepping cutting horse like any cowgirl, despite the fact that she has never been on a horse. And in the meantime, she can get the scoop on the man under the cowboy hat. Book 2: Counting On A Cowboy She’s running from her past, he’s not interested in romance despite the romance destination his home town has become…but then destiny brings them together with a tough bull and a sweet baby and life takes a turn that just might lead to love. Bo Monahan’s isn’t interested in the new romantic destination his little town has become—or the women who are looking at him like he’s their next Mr. Right. Between taking care of his Pops and his growing stirrup business, he isn’t looking for serious romantic commitments. But when the infant son he never knew about shows up at his doorstep, his world is turned upside down. Book 3: Kissed By The Cowboy Rancher Jarrod Monahan’s got a full schedule running the ranch, looking after his ailing grandfather, and chasing down a group of rustlers on the loose. He’s pushed his longing for a family to the bottom of his list of priorities. Besides, once he was in love but ran scared and lost his shot at happiness. But now, the biggest regret of his life moves in next door with a wounded heart, pain in her beautiful eyes, topped off with determination to become a spinster . . . And that’s a challenge that Jarrod can’t pass up. A renewed flame in his heart, he sets his mind to breaking down the walls around Cassidy’s stubborn heart. How can he show her that this cowboy’s kiss lasts forever? With a little help of the good folks of Wishing Springs, falling in love has never been so much fun to witness. Book 4: Strong Loving Cowboy With unusual secrets Lara left the big city behind as she follows her heart to Wishing Springs, Texas for a simple life as the new owner of the Sweet Dreams Motel—she’s looking for a simple life so the last thing she’s expecting is the heart-knocking effect the handsome sheriff has on her. Happily-ever-after is just a few heart touching, eye-opening moments away, if Jake and Lara will give it a chance. Book 5: An Ever After Summer is a historical of Matt McConnell’s ancestors on his father’s side. You can read this before Matt’s story comes out. Book 6 : A Cowboy For Katie is his mother’s ancestors story…love from all those years ago will help Matt in his love story Heart Healing Cowboy. Book 7: Heart Healing Cowboy Can a historic past help two hurting people find a fresh start…Though the family’s enormous ranch is on the Corpus Christi coast near Star Gazer Island, Matt’s come home to Wishing Springs, Texas where his ancestors first laid their legacy. Now Matt and his hurting heart are here looking to find a new start. Kelley Hanna is here camping beneath a tarp in the open air. It’s a carefully chosen piece of land that a tornado hasn’t hit since the 1800s. exactly why she’s chosen this property. But then, a cute dog named Healer races into her outdoor shower followed by her neighbor who rides in to save her from a rattle snake…loves force may save both of them.
