by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Romantasy |
The Secret History meets Twilight in this gripping Dark Academia with a romantasy twist!Some secrets are written in the starsOthers hide in the shadowsThere were many myths told about Cambridge. Stories woven from rumour and skewed half-truths, the thin fabric passed from hand to hand in the shadows. The university kept the true, unfiltered secrets of this place. Only a select few were capable of understanding what it had to tell. People like us. We understood because we were part of it. Because we were the biggest secret of all.Cambridge student Mabel Golding learned long ago to keep her head down and avoid getting entangled in other people’s drama, but when her best friend, Zoe, is drawn into the circle of a mysterious student society with centuries of history, Mabel feels inordinately uneasy. Even more so when she soon finds herself dangerously close to the heart of The League of Starlings, and to its inscrutable leader, Blake… ? ? ?Readers LOVE Starling Nights!’This is one of those books that makes my heart sing.’ ?????’The college ambience was so beautiful and the dark academia vibes made it the perfect autumn read ‘ ?????’An amazing dark academia fantasy’ ?????’I loved this! The setting was PERFECTION, it’s atmospheric and spooky, the author really nails the dark academia aspect’ ?????’The vibes are immaculate, I loved the dark academia combined with a really unique supernatural element! Such a fantastic book’ ?????’It’s hauntingly emotional’ ?????’Oh wow I am obsessed with this book – this dark academia fantasy has me begging on my knees for the sequel asap!’ ?????’Dark, atmospheric and very well written.’ ?????’An atmospheric, tension-filled story that grabbed me straight away.’ ?????’I absolutely ate this up, I loved the vibes and characters! A beautiful story’ ?????’Thoroughly enchanting’ ?????’I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait to read more from this author.’ ?????’Fun dark academia romance with some absolutely unique vibes’ ?????’An atmospheric masterpiece blending dark academia, supernatural beings and romance perfectly’ ?????’This is the kind of novel that will leave you thinking for months after… the kind of novel that will leave you spellbound’ ?????’The romance burn is slow, the mystery is enticing, the spice is closed door, and the setting is atmospherically modern gothic.’ ?????’The story has this soft, magical quality that pulls you in slowly and then completely wraps around you like a blanket.’ ?????’Highly addictive book.’ ?????’It was such a unique blend of real and fantasy. I highly recommend this to someone looking for something outside their usual genre that has romance, fantasy, and action.’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
Some temptations are impossible to resist.He was an irritating tyrant she couldn’t stand.She was an annoying thorn who distracted him.Sterling Harrison was an impossible force—unyielding, demanding, and dangerously magnetic. Addison Mitchell was determined to resist him, guarding her heart with every ounce of strength she had. But Sterling didn’t play by the rules. Behind his arrogant smirk hid a passion that threatened to shatter every wall she’d built to protect her heart.For Sterling, Addison was more than just a complication—she was an obsession. She challenged him at every turn, refusing to bend to his will, and igniting a passion beyond his control. With every heated glance and every teasing touch, he pushed her closer to the edge. Their brief agreement was supposed to be just a game—an affair fueled by fiery desire and nothing more.When lust becomes love, and secrets threaten to destroy it all, Addison and Sterling must decide—will they fight for their future or let vengeance steal it away?Seduced by Temptation is the sizzling second installment in Laura A. Barnes’s Mitchell Winery Series. Perfect for fans of steamy, enemies-to-lovers office romance with a twist of scandal and redemption. Indulge in temptation—you know you want to.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Andy Walker was supposed to marry Owen Monroe.Instead, he left her at the altar and disappeared without a word, taking her future with him and leaving her to face the fallout alone. Humiliated, heartbroken, and pregnant, Andy rebuilt her life in Freehope with one goal: protect her daughter at all costs.Owen was never supposed to come back.After twelve years, he shows up, still carrying the anger of a betrayal he never understood. But the truth about that day is not what he thought, and while he was gone, Andy built a life without him.One that includes a daughter he never knew existed.Her name is Jenna.Now Owen wants answers. He wants a place in his child’s life. And he wants the woman he never stopped loving. But Andy is not the girl he left behind, and forgiveness is not something she gives easily.This time, if Owen wants a second chance, he is going to have to earn it.******This is a SLOW BURN full-length SECOND CHANCE novel with an HEA, featuring a SECRET BABY!Please use the “Look Inside” feature or check the author’s website for any CONTENT WARNINGS regarding this book.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Two people determined to marry anyone but each otherShe must marry to save her inheritance…Sophie Brancelli, the orphaned, illegitimate child of a duke’s daughter, must ensure her marriage to a suitable gentleman of the ton before her twenty-first birthday, or she’ll be destitute. Her grandmother, the duchess, provided her with a huge inheritance, but with strings attached.He needs the right marriage to climb the ranks…Captain Arnaud Bellingham intends to ascend the ranks of the Royal Navy with a loveless marriage of convenience. But those plans go awry when he rescues a madcap Italian poetess from kidnappers – a Miss Sophie Brancelli.Will pride of honor lead to love?Once Sophie gets used to the idea of Arnaud being there every time she looks up, it’s hard to think of him sailing away.Once Arnaud realizes someone means to harm Sophie to keep her from inheriting, he can’t abandon her. Although he comes to realize making her his own would protect her from harm, how can he then sail away from her love to patrol the treacherous waters off West Africa?Grab your copy today and embark on a journey of romance, adventure, and mystery.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
EvanFor the past few years, the only consistent thing in my life was getting my hair cut every few weeks. Grinding my way through the minor leagues meant spending many days on the road and moving at the drop of a dime. I never cared though. I was living my dream and playing the game I love.When I finally make it to the show, I should have known my sister was up to something when she found me a hairstylist and even went as far as scheduling my appointments for the next few months.ChristyI had no clue who would walk through the salon’s door after a woman called to schedule an appointment for her brother. She’d completely left out the fact that he had just moved to Nashville to play for the Tennessee Terrors baseball team as their new rookie left fielder.Of course I notice the athletically fit, handsome man sitting in my chair, but I swore off dating any of my clients after the last one left me pregnant and alone.My son is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I love that it’s just the two of us.When the Terrors have an open batting session inviting families to come watch, catching a ball is the most exciting thing I think will happen, but when the cute guy on the field comes over to talk to my son, I see it’s the same guy who sat in my chair today.Diving Catch is the first book in a series of books with eight amazing authors about the Tennessee Terrors baseball team. All books have crossover characters but are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order.Diving Catch is a single-mom, baseball romance that is sure to make your toes curl and put a smile on your face.
