by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Elizabeth has always been a fighter. But when the dragons come, she’s forced to make a deal with the dragon shifter prince: Her life in exchange for the lives of her siblings. Except not everything is as it seems, and there’s more to Axel than she knows… “A well-developed enemy-to-lovers fantasy” (Kirkus Reviews).Now you can buy the first three books in this complete dragon series in one convenient and money-saving boxset. It includes the following titles.Book one, Ensnared: A love story that sets the world on fire…. Literally.Elizabeth spent her life preparing for the worst. As one of the fiercest MMA fighters in the USA, nothing scared her.Until the dragons came.To save her younger siblings, Liz makes a deal with the dragon prince sent to destroy them all. She also makes secret plans to take him down. But the more she learns and the deeper she gets, the more confusing things become.The dragon prince isn’t who she thought he was, and Liz begins to wonder what happens when an avenging angel falls for the devil himself.Book two, Entwined: When the spark of first love might reduce the world to ash. . .Elizabeth’s path has not been safe, nor has it been easy. When the dragons came, she was ensnared by a dragon prince. She fought his rule at every turn, but protecting her loved ones left her vulnerable.But now she’s discovered a secret their leader has been desperate to hide.And the dragon prince has uncovered the truth about her past.Can these two—a human and a dragon—work together to discover the heart the dragons need to survive, or will their digging destroy the world in the process?Book three, Embroiled: Every blessing comes with a curse of its own….In pursuit of the heart the dragons need to survive, Elizabeth has to make some difficult decisions. At least her dragon prince is there by her side through it all, ready to attack any foes that threaten. Until the day he isn’t.When the world you knew is gone, when monsters become allies, and heroes make villainous choices, what’s a warrior to do? Liz wrestles with demons, literal and figurative, trying to find a path through the darkness for her family, but it’s not a simple task.She’s about to face the hardest decisions of her life as the dragons descend in force, prepared to take what they need at all costs. Will Liz be able to sort friends from foes in time to save the earth from the demons below and the dragons above? And what will she lose in the process?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A BRAND NEW escapist, getaway read set in beautiful Greece Perfect for fans of of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan??Can a stay at a magical villa help her find her way to start again?When Cleo arrives at Villa Ariadne on the sun-drenched island of Crete, she’s hoping for space to breathe – and perhaps some clarity about the life she no longer recognises. Newly divorced and estranged from one of her children, she’s not sure what comes next.Sharing the villa with a small group of women, each carrying their own private heartaches, Cleo is drawn into the gentle rhythm of island life. Beneath the lemon trees and endless blue skies, friendships begin to form and long-buried hopes stir.But when an unexpected event shakes their peaceful escape, the women are forced to come together in ways none of them anticipated. And as Villa Ariadne works its quiet magic once more, Cleo may discover that even in uncertainty, second chances are still possible.Praise for Emma Burstall:With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, Beneath the Lemon Trees is a gorgeous summer escape’ Kate Frost’A wonderful escapist novel – mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read’ Rachel Burton’Brilliant’ Phillipa Ashley’A novel to lose yourself in’ Faith Hogan’Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance’ Chat Magazine’A charming, warm-hearted read… Pure escapism’ Alice Peterson’Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit… I was gripped from the start’ Daily Mail’Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world’ Jane Corry‘Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete’s delectable cuisine.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!’ Reader Review ??????????‘A charming book about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.’ Reader Review ??????????‘What a lovely story, full of loss and grief, love and hope.’ Reader Review ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
She’s the partner he never wanted—and the love he never saw coming. When Deputy Claire Hawkins discovers the remains of a missing young woman, the citizens of Wildwood appear shocked that a murder happened in their quiet town. But someone knows the truth, and Claire is determined to uncover it—even if it means working with know-it-all Vance Weston from Wyoming DCI.Special Agent Vance Weston doesn’t have time to train a sassy cowgirl-turned-deputy who doesn’t know a thing about law enforcement. He plans to keep her busy with paperwork, but Claire’s not easy to ditch. She’s also different from any woman he’s ever known, and he can’t seem to stop thinking about her—even when he should be focused on the case.As they begin digging into the secrets of Wildwood, Claire and Vance realize they can’t trust anyone—except each other. Someone is watching them closely and will stop at nothing to sabotage the investigation… Even if it means killing them both.Author Note: Shadow Sabotage is a small-town romantic mystery and suspense novel. Each book in the Wildwood series is a standalone story featuring a different Hawkins sibling. This series is great for readers who love:cowboys and cowgirls with hearts of gold strong women who refuse to sit on the sidelinesplot twistsfamily sagassizzling banter, steamy kisses, and low-to-medium spice
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Science Fiction |
In the year 2069, humanity’s last chance for peace is the first ever interstellar mission. A multi-national crew of the most talented scientists and pilots has been chosen based on their expertise and skill. The final spot aboard the craft is assigned as a prize in a global “BerthRight” lottery, and Leif Grettison is the “everyman volunteer” who won.However, Leif isn’t really an “everyman.” He’s a helicopter paramedic, a lab tech and a former army ranger who fought in The Troubles – a decade plus war that brought the world to the brink of apocalypse. He’s the perfect brawn to the brains aboard the ship and quickly finds himself playing the role of security and handyman as the crew begins to fragment and divide by country, just as they had during the war.Little is known about the world circling the distant star that is the target for the voyage and the journey will take almost fourteen years, Earth-time, each way. To deal with the unexpected, the crew has the finest equipment and the planners believe they have thought of everything.When you believe you have thought of everything, the universe has a way of showing that you haven’t. What do you do when it goes wrong, when you can’t call for help, and when adventure leads to deaths?”. . . memorable jeopardy-in-space situations requiring steady nerves and knowhow . . .” – Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Science Fiction |
“Trust me, my love. And remember—the world is not what we’ve been told.”It’s been years since seventeen-year-old Ayla Livingston’s mother was taken and now she’s forced to run again. But the father she barely knows has finally found her and takes her to Inner World, a powerful civilization hidden beneath the Earth’s surface.Built on advanced technology and genetic perfection, Inner World is unveiling a war with the Surface. Not even her father, its highest-ranking military official, can stop it.Ayla’s only chance to change the future is to compete in the Rite, a brutal competition testing mind, body, and spirit. Win, and Ayla earns influence among those who rule. Lose, and she lives the rest of her life without power, forced to watch the invasion unfold in silence.Her assigned trainer for the Rite is brilliant, relentless—and forbidden. Fiercely loyal to the system she longs to dismantle, he pushes her to her limits as the Rite draws them dangerously close. But triumph carries its own sentence: the Pairing, a mandatory genetic bonding that will determine who she is allowed to love.As war looms, Ayla must decide. Submit to the system or risk everything to tear it down.
