by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Fantasy |
Answering the calling may be the last thing she does. For thirty years, the people of Landore have been segregated by the five callings, living in disunity and isolation. But for 18-year-old Talia Caffrey choosing one of the five is her hope at finding a place in a society that has rejected her. When her best friend, Jules , is kidnapped on the eve of her calling ceremony, everything changes. She walks away from her chance at belonging, becoming a fugitive who must hide her true self. Talia’s life becomes even more complicated when she encounters seven strangers who challenge everything she has ever known. Making her realize that there are more secrets in her kingdom than the ones she carries. And when one hostile but attractive member of the group becomes determined to uncover her secrets, she must hide more of herself to stay safe. Will Talia be able to find Jules? Will she be able to return home after becoming a fugitive? Will she ever find her place to belong? Perfect for fans of Dance of Thieves , Divergent , and The Selection Series . Get swept away in a coming-of-age story filled with secrets, adventure, and a clean slow-burn romance. This is a clean YA fantasy with: • no profanity • no graphic violence • no sexual content • a slow-burn clean romance • themes of identity, courage, belonging, and hope Contains mild peril and emotional themes appropriate for teens and adults.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can two warring candy makers create a perfect recipe for love? No one ever said the life of a chocolatier was all singing factory helpers and rivers of milk chocolate but Haider Gray is finding the day-to-day life of a small businessman a very sour lozenge indeed. His sales are plummeting regardless of the quality of his chocolate. Despite a lineage of great prestige in the world of fine candy, Haider is struggling to keep his shop in Caldwell Crossing open. To add to his frustration and feelings of ineptitude, there is now a representative of one of the largest candy makers in Europe in his town tempting him with big money if he’ll sign over his shop. Not only does Haider not like the idea of selling to a mega corporation like Brauning Chocolates, but he’s also not sure he likes Phillip Brauning all that much in spite of the older man’s good looks, killer smile, and mad kissing skills. Phillip Brauning has one clear mission when he left Germany: convince Haider Gray to sign on the dotted line. The task assigned by his grandfather seems straightforward enough—acquire the small candy store and incorporate it into a larger plan to break into the American chocolate market with Brauning boutique shops. As the head of acquisitions, Phillip prides himself on his ability to close deals. If he can’t persuade Haider, no one can. But everything changes when he arrives in Caldwell Crossing with his loyal assistant. Once settled in the charming New Hampshire town, Phillip’s encounters with Haider become unexpectedly heated—and undeniably steamy. Suddenly, the idea of compromise takes on a new meaning as he is captivated by the spirited candy maker with glorious curls and mesmerizing blue eyes. Could there be room for a more personal agreement between them? Love Bites is an age gap, small town, enemies-to-lovers M/M romance set in a charming New Hampshire hamlet with a vibrant chocolatier, a debonair businessman, a sassy grandmother, a few moose, lots of candy, tons of friendship, and a sugary sweet happy ending.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Historical Romance |
When the fate of the young Princess Victoria is on the line, can two very different men defend her interests and protect each other…all while reluctantly falling in love? Jeremy Wilkes is the most popular tailor in London. Everyone who is anyone in the ton , particularly members of the newly formed organization known as The Brotherhood, go to him for all their sartorial needs. So when Sir John Conroy calls on his services, inviting him to Kensington Palace to take measurements, Jeremy is thrilled. But while he’s there, he overhears Conroy and the Duchess of Kent secretly plotting to establish themselves as regents to rule in place of the young Princess Victoria once the king dies. Jeremy’s life is suddenly in danger, so he turns to the only man who could possibly help him, Metropolitan Police Officer Derek Talboys. Still mourning the death of his lover, Derek is willing to help Jeremy…and maybe flirt with him as well. He is looking for fun and distraction for his broken heart, not love. But when an attempt is made on Jeremy’s life, their connection takes several more serious turns. Can Derek hide Jeremy and keep him safe while also protecting the interests of Princess Victoria? Or is heart the thing that is truly in danger as the web of intrigue surrounding the crown brings him and Jeremy closer? Seduced by a Scoundrel is a fast-paced, heartfelt very early-Victorian, gay romance that involves a tough guy and a sensitive soul who are opposites in so many ways, but rely on each other for protection and passion. The Tales from the Brotherhood series follows directly after The Brotherhood – Origins MM Regency Romance series and continues to tell the story of the early days of The Brotherhood.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Fantasy |
Half-witch. Half-vampire. One hundred percent badass. Tired of the same old urban fantasy story? Welcome to your new addiction. *** Seattle isn’t just sleepless, it’s a ticking time bomb as a conflict between witches and vampires escalates to all-new heights. For Grayer Morgan, a half-witch, half-vampire, the conflict becomes all too real when she discovers that her own grandmother has worked to create a weapon to destroy all vampires – forever. Torn between her love of family and the fires that burn inside, she enlists the help of a motley crew to find and destroy the weapon before it can be used. Unfortunately, not all those who smile are friends… and some will stop at nothing to seize power for themselves. *** Shadow Magic, written by Melissa Delport, and is a dark magic fantasy filled with humor, heartfelt characters, charisma and adventure that’s guaranteed to keep you breathless from beginning to end.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Science Fiction |
The first in a series of “lively tales of swashbuckling capitalism in space,” featuring a fascinating alien culture based on the social structure of lion prides ( Locus ) Chaos breaks out when the captain of an all-female alien crew agrees to rescue a human male wanted by their enemy . . . No one at Meetpoint Station had ever seen a creature like the Outsider. Naked-hided, blunt toothed and blunt-fingered, Tully was the sole surviving member of his company of humans?a communicative, spacefaring species hitherto unknown?and he was a prisoner of his discoverers and captors?the sadistic, treacherous kif?until his escape onto the hani ship, The Pride of Chanur . Little did he know when he threw himself upon the mercy of The Pride and her crew that he put the entire hani species in jeopardy and imperiled the peace of the Compact itself . . . for the information this fugitive held could be the ruin or glory of any of the species at Meetpoint Station.
