by Philip Eliot | Feb 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A hot cop and a sweet baker get a second chance at love in this small-town romance.
Seventeen years after Shay Michaels left Red Maple Falls—and the only boy she ever truly loved—she’s back and living her dream as the owner of Sweet Dreams Bakery. Life is finally on track… until a break-in at her shop makes her wonder if the past she left behind in New York has followed her home.
As the town’s sheriff, Matt has more than one reason to keep a close eye on the bakery, and its stubborn, beautiful owner who refuses to take the danger seriously. Old feelings resurface fast, and the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.
But second chances don’t come without baggage. With unresolved mistakes and years of heartbreak standing between them, Shay and Matt must decide if they’re brave enough to let go of the past or risk losing each other all over again.
Mad About Matt is a steamy small-town second chance romance and the first book in the beloved Red Maple Falls series, perfect for readers who love protective heroes, heartfelt reunions, and small towns filled with big personalities.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Secret agent Eli Trudeau grieved the loss of his wife and baby. Then he discovers his son is alive—and living with an adoptive mother, Gena Malone. Despite the secrets and lies, Eli can’t deny the truth: Gena loves the boy. Yet Eli grew up without a father and won’t do that to his own child. When someone dangerous comes after them, Eli takes Gena and his son deep into hiding. As he grows closer to them, he discovers that he’s more than just a maverick operative. After his dark, troubled past, he’s finally found faith and family. And he’ll do anything to protect both.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
From the USA Today –bestselling author, a woman turns to her Amish friend and neighbor for protection in this inspirational romantic suspense. Her temporary Amish homecoming could get her killed. Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she’s back to sell the family home—and someone’s dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover dangerous secrets to make sense of the past and present. Can she find justice for her family—and a future with Will—before the killer hits his target?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Someone Is Out There. Watching Her. Waiting. Blacklisted in the photography business over a controversial shot, Avery Tate answered an ad for a crime-scene photographer. She expected to be laughed at, but crime-scene analyst Parker Mitchell hired her outright–and changed her life. But six months ago, when her feelings for Parker became too strong, she left his employ to sort out her heart. Now, for the first time, Avery is facing the world that rejected her to attend the gallery opening of a photography exhibit for which her friend modeled. But the only image of her friend is a chilling photo of her posing as if dead–and the photographer insists he didn’t take the shot. Worse, her friend can’t be found, and so Avery immediately calls Parker for help. As Avery, Parker, and their friends in law enforcement dig into the mystery, they find themselves face-to-face with a relentless and deadly threat.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
He is her dusk. She is his dawn. After a bitter betrayal, he refuses to trust hunters, but a certain huntress catches his eye . . . Greg Claw’s bonded mate did the unthinkable, conspiring against him and his family during their time together, so she is punished with death. Now he knows never to trust a hunter. This includes the newly appointed chief octopus, Sushmita. But the more he’s around her, the more intrigued he becomes. The longer they work together, the more he can’t deny the connection growing between them. It’s not a bond, but there’s certainly something. Sushmita has her own secrets and motives for everything she does, and choosing this profession is no exception . . . Never one to choose her heart over her mind, Sush is never where she is by accident, and right now, she’s determined to see through her venture regardless of how much she has to give up and who she has to leave behind. The presence of a brooding lycan duke won’t make a difference—or at least it shouldn’t . But with threats pressing in close, danger lurking in the shadows, and things not appearing as they seem, Greg and Sushmita will have to face the choice between giving in and letting go, or risk losing it all. [This book contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.]
