by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Mabel Muldowney is my best friend’s little sister. Sky-blue eyes. The girl who chased us through fields in pink shoes and dreamed about leaving our small town for the city.I’m the boy from the farm next door who wasn’t supposed to fall for her.I loved her anyway. Even when I shouldn’t. Even when I swore I wouldn’t. I buried it—every glance, every urge.But I slipped–one time–when we were teenagers.It was raining. We were under a willow tree.She was ready to give me her heart, but I couldn’t be the guy who reached for his best friend’s sister. So I pulled away and built a life rooted in discipline and distance.Then my best friend died. And Mabel left for the city.Now she’s back with nothing but secrets and a suitcase. It’s the second chance I’ve been praying for. But she doesn’t want to stay, and I can’t leave. I’m held to the land by the promise I made to her brother as he took his final breath.Mabel thinks I’ve spent my life ignoring her. What she doesn’t know is she’s all I’ve ever seen. I’ve got eight weeks to show her this town could be home again. Eight weeks to prove my love.I don’t plan on wasting a second.Previously released as The Farm to Mabel Duet, this standalone small-town romance has been rewritten in first-person point of view, featuring new scenes, deeper character arcs, and even more swoon-worthy moments.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A restless man who moves west to start a new life.A widow searching for her purpose and security.These enemies clash—and then meld as danger and love bring them to the edge . . .Civil War veteran Jack Duncan heads west once the war ends. After stints as a bounty hunter and silver miner, he lands a job as sheriff in Silver Bluff, Colorado Territory. A man of strong moral convictions, Jack is concerned when the Kessler brothers come to town and begin buying up land and taking over businesses. The Kesslers made an under-the-table fortune during the war, so Jack determines to keep a watchful eye on the pair. Nora Cantrelle leaves a ravaged Louisiana after the suicide of her husband, a Confederate soldier who never recovered from his devastating war wounds. With her family in tow, she travels to Silver Bluff to start a newspaper and a new life. Sparks fly as the Northern lawman and Southern reporter clash, but love blossoms as they unite to discover what the Kessler brothers are up to. Fire, vandalism, death, and murder—will Jack and Nora be able to keep their town safe enough to build a future together?Love and the Lawman is a standalone western historical romance from Alexa Aston’s Lawmen of the West series, which features heroes of the American west in various law enforcement positions and the strong heroines who bring love into their lives.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Penelope Fayre, nineteen years old and the belle of the Season, knows she must marry money, but she’d hoped to find a man she could love for his personality as well as his purse. Now the Season is drawing to a close, and if such a man exists, he has been keeping himself well-hidden. Painfully aware of having failed her family, Penelope makes a bargain with herself: She will accept the next eligible offer she receives, but first, she’ll make the most of her freedom by stealing away to Bartholomew Fair.At the fair, she falls prey to a thimblerigger and is rescued by Philippe Valois, an itinerant swordsman who ekes out a living by taking on all comers. Seeing that “Miss Fair” appears to be alone, he appoints himself her escort. But Bartholomew Fair only lasts for three days, after which Penelope and the intriguing Frenchman must part ways forever. Great is her surprise when, two months later, she attends a Leicestershire hunting-party fully expecting to become betrothed to her host, only to discover Philippe posing as one of the footmen.Philip Markham is a man on a mission to reclaim his stolen heritage. Still, he can’t forget the beautiful and spirited “Miss Fair,” an obviously well-born young lady experiencing the delights of Bartholomew Fair incognito. When he discovers that she is a guest in the house where he’d planned to make his move, he isn’t sure whether her presence will bring his plans to fruition…or ruin.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Historical Romance |
“Brenda Hiatt handles the story beautifully: it is fast, witty and fun.” ~Publishers Weekly
First impressions can be most deceiving! Under the tutelage of her strict father, then that of an equally strict husband twice her age, Nessa, Lady Haughton, has been trained all her life to be a model of English propriety and virtue. But beneath the inexperienced young widow’s oh-so-prim exterior, she craves a taste of the wickedness she has always been denied. Now that she is finally free, she intends to satisfy that craving!
Notorious rakehell and war hero Jack Ashecroft finds himself unexpectedly elevated to Marquis of Foxhaven. But to claim the fortune that goes with the title, Jack must renounce his wild ways and establish himself as a respectable member of Society. The surest, quickest path, he is certain, will be to find and wed a woman beyond reproach—if one will have him.
When Jack and Nessa meet, each thinks the other is exactly the ticket to the changes they are seeking. Sparks will fly when they discover each other’s true goals—especially if it’s already too late to turn back!
“A real gem…Brenda Hiatt beautifully captures the era as we watch Jack and Nessa play by the rules of society while making a few of their own.” ~RT Book Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Discover the passionate small-town romance from NYT bestselling author Melody Grace, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score.Dex Callahan is a smoldering, grumpy rock-star… and he’s offered me a week of pleasure. No strings attached.I’m not the kind of girl to make out with a handsome stranger in a dark alley, but the man I love is about to marry someone else. I don’t know how I’m going to move on… …until a sexy rockstar makes me an offer I’d have to be crazy to accept. Right? One week at his beach house. No rules. All the fun. He swears he’ll make me forget my old flame, and I’ve been pining long enough to consider it. But Dex is hiding a tortured heart behind that charming smile. He’s running from his past, too. Our chemistry may be off-the-charts hot, but as we grow closer, I might be risking the last thing I expected: My heart.Author’s note: Welcome to The Heartstrings Series! Each book in the bestselling series is a stand-alone love story following a new couple, but you’ll enjoy reading the other titles and seeing familiar faces return.The Heartstrings Series:1. Uninhibited2. Unstoppable 3. Unexpectedly Yours4. Unwritten5. Unforgettable PRAISE FOR MELODY GRACE: “Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love.” – A Bookish Escape Blog “Sexy and sweet: the perfect summer read!” – Corinne Michaels, New York Times bestselling author “Heartwarming, swoony, and sexy as hell.” – Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author “Sizzling hot and super emotional – the perfect combo!” – Lauren Blakely, NYT and USA Today bestselling author”A roller coaster ride of pure emotion… beautifully written.” Blame it on the Rain Reviews
