by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
AN AMAZON TOP 30 BESTSELLER! One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. Imagine my surprise when Mr. Sexy in a Suit breezed through the door on the first day of school. Ladies and gentlemen, meet my new boss. Not only does he instantly recognize me, but he accuses me of stealing something valuable from him the morning I walk-of-shamed out of his apartment. When bullying me into a confession doesn’t work, he turns my life into a living nightmare – as if that will coax me into returning what I supposedly stole. But this is my school, and the only thing I’ll be returning is payback. Game. On. There’s only one problem. I wanted him before I hated him, and even now, a part of me still wants him. Somehow, through all of our fighting, through the anger and the pranks, I think I’m falling in love with the enemy. REVIEW “This was such a light, easy read that had me laughing so hard at times. The bickering and the pranks between Reagan and Jaxon was just hilarious. Everything was well written.” — Briana Cooper, GoodReads Reviewer “This book had me laughing out loud and snorting liquid out my nose! Kristen absolutely killed it with this rom-com. This book floored me with its witty banter, juvenile games, hilarious awkwardness, super sexy bedroom scenes and unbreakable friendships.” — Kara, Rotella Reads “All the stars. Kristen is a master storyteller and her writing voice is so distinct and hilarious and I loved every minute of it. Seriously, READ THIS NOVEL. It’s just amazing. Perfection. Absolutely adored it.” — Bookish Belle “Kristen really delivered on a super steamy and hilarious romantic comedy. I just have to say that office scene… HOLY MOLY, I needed a fan to cool me off after that one!” — Nikki Pennington, ARC Recipient
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The Lies Always Told is an emotional, millionaire, secret relationship, small town romance with mental health and chronic illness. It is Baker Oaks #4 but it can be read as a stand alone. Perfect for the fans of emotional rollercoasters and angst filled stories! My dad always said that tragedy strikes in threes and I never knew what he meant until now. You see I never thought falling in love for Gus Zabana, millionaire and most eligible bachelor of our times, could happen or would be considered a tragedy but when he is 6’4’, perfect dark skin, handsome, and good in bed, there’s no much you can do. Did I mention our parents have been friends for forever and that he’s older than me? That’s the true tragedy. But after one night of lingering hands and scorching hot touches, he kisses me—hard. He shows me what I’ve been missing for years and just as exhilarating as the high is, so is the crash. I’m trying to balance a new job, a new town, and my feelings for Gus, when my sister announces she’s dating his twin brother too. Cue tragedy number two. We couldn’t possibly tell everyone now that we have been sneaking around for months, sharing beds, swimming without clothes, and traveling just the two of us. Even if he’s the funny guy who drives me wild behind closed doors making all of my wildest dreams come true (even the ones I didn’t know I wanted.) He says he’s not good for me, until he is. He says he has mastered the art of serial dating but keeps calling me because he wants to see me. He says he’s too old, until he forgets how much older and even though he is gentle, he also has the roughest hands and uses them at the right time. But when the third tragedy comes, this one out of my control, only the bond I share with Gus can pull me from going under the wave. I—Nellie Thompson— swore I would fight to stay afloat but wave after wave crashes becoming a flood of challenges and I really would like to avoid letting them take us adrift. Could our bond be enough to survive the undertow? Or will it be swept away, leaving nothing but the wreckage behind? Small town Secret relationship Mental health rep Chronic illness rep Millionaire Multicultural Care taking
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
A former assassin makes a new start in a small town on the coast of Italy, but puts herself squarely in the sights of an old enemy when she helps the townspeople fight back against the local crime boss. No good deed goes unpunished. Leine Basso is settling into her new life in a quiet village in Italy when a small-time crook threatens the town. Leine steps in to help, drawing the attention of an old adversary who she thought was long gone. When her enemy learns that Leine is still alive, he orders her assassination. But Leine is not an easy target, and she eliminates the hired guns sent to kill her. Frustrated by his failed attempts, her adversary vows to take vengeance and kill her himself. As tension builds and the threat escalates, Leine’s past collides with her present, blurring the line between friend and foe. In a breathtaking showdown, Leine unleashes her deadly skills to protect not only herself but the tight-knit community she has grown to love. Will she succeed–or will her enemy destroy everything she holds dear? With adrenaline-pumping action and a formidable female lead, D.V. Berkom takes readers on a thrilling ride as Leine fights to protect her new home and herself from the ultimate terminal threat. ***Grab your copy today! *** What early readers are saying about Terminal Threat: “D V. Berkom has once again created a fast-paced, action-filled, nail-biting story filled with intrigue and suspense.” ~Lynda Custer “I regretted getting to the end so quickly but definitely didn’t regret reading it. I just loved the book and can’t wait for the next.” ~ Julie Howard “DV has surpassed herself…The story is exciting, the pace is fast and the setting is perfect…another hit for me and one I won’t hesitate to recommend to lovers of books that are full of action with a strong female lead.” ~Hazel Howorth, Reading Stuff-n-Things “Get your copy of DV Berkom’s sensational new Leine Basso thriller, Terminal Threat today…and sleep with a pistol under your pillow!” ~Rosemary “…non-stop action and intriguing characters…This is a page turner, folks, with our heroine using all of her skills to stay alive.” ~James “…twists and turns and lots of ‘badassery’ that is typical from Leine and her partners in crime.” ~ Diane Wagner “Another thrill ride by D.V.” ~Bob Gordon “Loved it. She is still a badass.” ~Angel “…Her characters jump off the page…” ~Joan “Another exciting Leine Basso non-stop thriller – when the action starts, it never stops.” ~Betsy “A great story full of action…” ~Ellen White “Excellent!” ~ Laurie Biundo “Fasten your seatbelts everyone…This is another excellent book in the Leine Basso series.” ~Gill Powell
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
Years after a shattering wartime betrayal, an ex-agent embarks on a quest for revenge in this powerful thriller by the New York Times –bestselling author . . . Nineteen years ago, Richard Gardiner was a British agent who was captured and tortured by the Gestapo after a bitter betrayal. Now, during a visit to France, he sees a face that triggers his rage—and his thirst for revenge. All that he learned from his former career in espionage will be put to use as he sets out on a murderous new mission. Meanwhile, MI6 chief Kenneth Aubrey is on his own hunt for a double agent inside the NATO Senior Joint Intelligence Committee. As both men pursue their targets, secrets will be revealed—and blood will be spilled . . . “Classic espionage.” — The London Times “Machinations within machinations.” — The New York Times
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Mystery |
Winner of the Nero Wolfe Award It is 1921 and Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes’s brilliant apprentice, now an Oxford graduate with a degree in theology–is on the verge of acquiring a sizable inheritance. Independent at last, with a passion for divinity and detective work, her most baffling mystery may now involve Holmes and the burgeoning of a deeper affection between herself and the retired detective. Russell’s attentions turn to the New Temple of God and its leader, Margery Childe, a charismatic suffragette and a mystic, whose draw on the young theology scholar is irresistible. But when four bluestockings from the Temple turn up dead shortly after changing their wills, could sins of a capital nature be afoot? Holmes and Russell investigate, as their partnership takes a surprising turn in A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King.
