by Philip Eliot | Feb 8, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
After four years, I should have been over him. But if that was true, why did I avoid my ex at every opportunity? Not because he did anything wrong, but because I couldn’t bear the inevitable look of disdain on his face when he saw me. When I finally ventured into Sleepy Hollow—the new home of my ex—my best friend assured me I wouldn’t see him. “He’s working the night shift,” she promised, “so you won’t have to worry about seeing him tonight.” If circumstances had been normal, she probably would have been right. But when our normal evening took a sinister turn and I ended up fighting off two would-be abductors, avoiding Oliver was no longer a possibility. Not when my ex was one of the responding officers called to the scene. And when I see him… it’s even harder than I thought it would be. Because even though I screwed up our relationship beyond repair, deep down, I’ve never stopped loving him. As I headed to the call, I told myself it was just a job . Just because Shea was involved didn’t mean I’d do things any differently. She was a witness. A victim. It didn’t matter how our relationship ended or how much it hurt. Except when I saw Shea, all my instincts demanded I go to her. Not as a cop, but a man desperate to comfort her. But that’s not what she wanted—she couldn’t have made that more clear when she broke up with me. As the start of the investigation, we had to consider it could have been a random incident. Or that any of the women there could have been the target. Just because Shea was hurt trying to protect her friends didn’t mean she was the one the kidnappers wanted. Then Shea is attacked again, and it’s terrifying clear she’s the one in danger, bringing home another truth I can’t ignore. I still love her as much as I did four years ago. And no matter what happened between us, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect her. Shea’s Hero is a second chance romance with a former CIA operative turned police officer hero, a heroine who doesn’t realize her strength, action and danger, forced proximity, twists and turns, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. Can be read as a standalone novel! TW- ED
by Philip Eliot | Feb 8, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Secrets brought them face-to-face. But it’s her dreams that might ruin them… or set their hearts free. A small-town protector romance with workplace tension and a love that proves dreams can come true. Cassidy Freeman doesn’t sleep—she survives. Every night she’s dragged back into the childhood nightmare she barely escaped. By day, she hides behind rigid control and flawless confidence. No one sees the truth she protects. No one gets close enough to try. Until Caleb Lockwood. From the moment they meet, he disrupts everything. His patience disarms her. His compassion melts the walls she swore would never crack. His touch makes her feel—for the first time in years—safe. Helping his brother hire a wedding planner shouldn’t have changed his life. But Caleb uncovers long-buried secrets about his family…and hers. And the moment he meets Cassidy, the connection is immediate and impossible to ignore. With Caleb, Cassidy’s control shatters. And she’s no longer sure she wants it back. Because losing control might be the only way she gets something she never believed she could have again: Love. Standalone contemporary romance with dark and suspenseful undertones.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 8, 2026 | Dark Romance |
Kidnapped by a savage enemy… As heir to the throne in a royal mafia family, it’s my job to get the information needed to bring my father home. And that means kidnapping a rival’s spoiled mafia princess daughter. At the time, I don’t know the man is in negotiations to marry her off to a brutal arms dealer, but when I discover how difficult of a captive she is, it kind of makes sense. Soon, she foolishly starts to see me as the lesser of evils, but while she seems willing to be my captive, she’s mistaken to believe I’m doing her any favors. I can’t allow anything to distract me. Especially not some naïve woman who doesn’t realize we’ve just set off a mob war. Now the only way to stop what I started and be reunited with my father is to let her go. Problem is, I’ve fallen for my hostage, and while I have the guts, power, and resources to keep her as a willing prisoner, if I make the wrong choice, it could cost my family’s empire everything. If you like dark, steamy romances by Zoe Blake, Maggie Cole, and Nicole Fox, you’ll devour USA Today Bestselling author Ella Jade’s Cruel Empire Series. Start reading this deliciously dark enemies to lovers mafia series today by scrolling up and one-clicking now. This book contains dark themes that may be disturbing to some readers. Reading order but each trilogy can be read as a stand alone: Trilogy One: Books 1-3 (Marchello and Lissia) Ruthless Oath (available now) Vicious Vows (available now) Dangerous Intent (available now) Trilogy Two: Books 4-6 (Milo and Sable) Scarred Heir (available now) Fierce Betrayal (coming in the spring of 2026) Stolen Throne (to be announced)
by Philip Eliot | Feb 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Christmas and I aren’t on speaking terms. Not since I got left at the altar in front of my entire town. Now December hits like a personal attack—twinkle lights, carols, and casseroles from women who think I need “checking in on.” Save it. I’m a firefighter. I run toward flames. I don’t jingle, I don’t deck halls, and I don’t fall in love at Christmas. Except? My sister’s best friend, sunshine and chaos incarnate, is back home. She’s in my way. And in a sick twist of fate, she’s running the entire Yuletide Fest—while I get assigned as her safety officer. So now I’m stuck shadowing her through parades, cocoa disasters, Christmas markets, and every holiday mishap she accidentally summons like it’s her superpower. And the more we’re forced together, the harder it is to pretend she’s not still under my skin. Her smile wrecks me. Her optimism makes me crazy. Her lips… Yeah, I remember exactly what they taste like. I swore I’d never get tangled up in tinsel or feelings again. But the way this woman sets me on fire? That’s one blaze I refuse to put out. Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
by Philip Eliot | Feb 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Does Cupid have a nice list? Never mind. Forget it. I’m breaking up with Valentine’s Day. It started innocently enough with a harmless inquiry about a cute guy at a coffee shop. The goal was to get back in the romance game. The search turned into a social media frenzy. #DesperatelySeekingDane was not available. Talk about a buzzkill. Just when I thought things couldn’t become more dramatic, because of my five minutes of online fame, a TV production company reached out to me as a last-minute contestant in a dating contest. It was an instant yes because one of the three bachelors is a major movie star and my lifelong crush. Here’s the twist: I’m matched with the third-place prize, a daredevil hockey player I can’t stand. Let’s just say we have a brief but storied history involving shrill whistles, spilled coffee, and a bloody incident in an elevator. However, turns out the date is only the opening act. We end up in each other’s debt, resulting in a meet-the-parents situation. But we kind of hit it off. As things heat up between us, sparks fly and the ice begins to melt. Can I be falling for the guy I loathe? This is a clean, sweet, closed door hockey romcom with lots of sweet kisses and a happily ever after.
