by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Historical Romance |
When love needs a helping hand — or paw. Fitzwilliam Darcy has his hands full. His cousin had his heart broken, his sister’s confidence was recently shattered, one of his closest friends has taken on more responsibility than he can possibly handle, and an overbearing social climber has decided to prove to Darcy that she is his perfect match. When all of them travel together to Netherfield Park, everything goes wrong. Darcy finds himself dancing when he would rather not, cavorting with mules, and laughing with an impertinent young miss who shows him the lighter side of life. Elizabeth Bennet’s sympathies often extend to the disadvantaged and mistreated. So, when she meets Fitzwilliam Darcy under less than flattering circumstances, her heart goes out to the unfortunate gentleman. Extending him her friendship and her humor, she tries to be content with her lot while helping her dearest sister and friend find love with their new neighbors at Netherfield Park. But the more she comes to know Mr. Darcy, the greater his danger to her heart. With the help of a troublesome Maltese puppy and the interference of a tenacious rival whose tactics backfire at every turn, Mr. Darcy discovers that to win Miss Elizabeth’s heart, he must become the gentleman she believes him to be. A Splendidly (Un)suitable Match is a light-hearted, low-angst, Regency Rom-Com inspired by Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice . It is appropriate for all audiences.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Hi. I’m Birdie Lawson. I used to run the PTA, plan polite birthday parties, and write thank-you notes on monogrammed stationery. Then my husband dropped dead in the butterfly garden, and my picture-perfect life went with him. If you, too, have a dead husband, questionable coping skills, and an inconvenient crush on your late husband’s hot ex-best friend who happens to be your mailman… pull up a chair. You’re one of us now. The Dead Husbands Society No dues. No dress code. Bring snacks. We’re tired of casserole . Perks of membership: Two wildly inappropriate widow friends, a pink glitter notebook full of grief dares (most dares include the hot mailman), and questionable recovery tactics. I’m done with well-behaved mourning. Now I’m here for messy living—complete with a Conga line, an ill-advised goat wine bar, and forbidden late-night kisses with the man I should absolutely not want… but absolutely do. Please join us. We have t-shirts and kombucha. The Dead Husbands Society: A wickedly funny, unexpectedly sexy novel about grief, friendship, and letting yourself fall hard—for life, and your mailman, all over again. For readers who love: Second Chance Romance Found Family Missed Connections Slow burn spice Friends to lovers Later in life romance (late 40s)
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He didn’t think coming home would mean falling in love Outfielder Calvin Ramsey returns to his Texas farm home after being released from his team, an unexpected surprise sure to tarnish the family baseball legacy. But when he finds a sexy stranger acting as the temporary caretaker for his childhood home, all thoughts of baseball disappear. She won’t fall for another player After losing her savings to a con artist ex-boyfriend, Josie Vance moves to Last Stand to start fresh where no one knows her unhappy past. But her peaceful healing time evaporates when the homeowner’s son arrives and throws himself into life on the farm—and charming Josie. She can’t risk an affair that draws attention to her or her past. Especially not when the public’s fascination with the baseball-playing Ramsey clan is at an all-time high. Can Calvin and Josie find love and healing without exposing their deepest secrets? Or will their pasts catch up to them, ruining their second chance at happiness? Perfect for fans of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Robyn Carr, The Perfect Catch is a small-town romance with a second-chance love story and a charming baseball twist.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
DISCOVERY UPENDS EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT MEMORY AND GENETICS. IT MIGHT COST KEY MURPHY HIS LIFE. Key Murphy is a freak, a prodigy. He has visions so real he’s diagnosed with PTSD. Key learns that his visions might be caused by a mutated gene which allows him to experience the memories of an ancestor. Key also has a family link to The Book of Kells. Pages from the book were stolen in Ireland in the distant past. Those pages are believed to contain a fundamental secret of Christendom. Padraig Collins is one of the wealthiest men in Europe. He was an undercover operative for the IRA. He amassed a fortune. He wants those pages. His soul depends on them. He will do whatever it takes to possess them. The race is on. “ … a thriller that will be pleasing to any fan of The Da Vinci Code, ” —Kirkus Reviews. Readers love the series opener The Key to Kells : ????? ” an electrifying and meticulously detailed book, Kevin Barry O’Connor has created a masterful, enduring and extraordinary historical thriller . The writing is remarkable and facts are fascinating … the readers unable to put the book down and looking for more, definitely a riveting page-turner . THE KEY TO KELLS is an entertaining and very addictive book with a gripping story that will hold your mind and heart until the end … you put it down wondering what happens next. ” –Goodreads Review ????? ” Key to Kells does it brilliantly . It’s a great blend of fantasy, sci-fi, history, thriller, and action. It feels very natural, each genre earns its place in the book … You can feel that the author knows this subject inside out and has done their diligence. I look forward to the next one . ” –Goodreads Review
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
They killed his wife in front of their little girl. Now this Irish ex-marine will tear the world apart to protect what’s left. Sam Ireland came home from war carrying scars no one could see. He promised his daughter, Isla, a quieter life. But when violence shatters their family, Sam’s grief turns to rage. And his fight for survival drags them both into Ireland’s darkest shadows. As Sam hunts the men who destroyed his family, he finds himself drawn into a hidden world of predators and corruption, where every step toward vengeance puts Isla in greater danger. To bring them down, he’ll need every ounce of his soldier’s training. But with Isla depending on him, every strike he makes could cost her the only parent she has left. Gritty, gripping, and devastatingly human, Charlie launches the Sam Ireland Thrillers: a heart-pounding series where a father’s love collides with justice beyond the law. Perfect for readers who want Jack Reacher with more heart, or Andy McNab with an Irish edge. “A hard hitting, no punches spared, page turner of a book.” Belfast Telegraph “Drenched in the authenticity that only comes when you’ve been there and done it. A fantastic book introducing a realistically daunting new hero. I couldn’t put it down.” USA TODAY bestselling author, Mark Dawson . ______________ Praise for Charlie : ????? “Couldn’t put it down. Perfectly paced, with tension that builds through the book.” ????? “Suspenseful and heartwarming all in the same breath.” ????? “They killed his wife in front of his daughter. Sam is… more than capable of exacting revenge.” ????? “Fast-paced and engaging. Great character development and well-written.” ????? “A classic international thriller… The hero, Sam, grapples with demons and parental commitment whilst surfing the tide of unbearable loss.” ????? “A rattling good yarn.” ????? “Like Jack Reacher only more human.” ????? “Brilliant, gripping, satisfying!” ????? “A riveting ride with believable characters and a storyline that hooks you in from start to finish.” ????? “Hard to put it down… a gripping narrative from start to finish.”
