by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Historical Romance |
One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match. The love she held for him was a burden she carried in her heart. His family’s legacy kept him from opening his heart to her love. Can they overcome their doubts and share a lifetime of love? Abigail Cason was a dreamer. When she met her knight in shining armor, her heart only bowed to him. The friendship she shared with him led her to believe he would ask her to become his bride. Even with his promise to wed another, Abigail still dreamt of the impossible. After his broken betrothal, she thought her dreams would come true. With each stolen kiss, she eagerly anticipated his proposal. However, his request turned out to be an offer of obligation. She spent a lifetime as an obligation and she refused to spend her marriage in the same fashion. No matter how much she loved him. Will she ever be worthy enough for his love? Lucas Gray felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. His heart pulled him in the opposite direction of where he must stand. But the tempting lure of sweet kisses drew him to seduce the lady who haunted his every desire. He had a duty to marry well and his father secured him a bride worthy enough for the match. When his intended abandoned him, he was free to make his own decision about who he wanted for a wife. Abigail made him dream of the impossible. However, she held no status in society. Only a heart full of love for him. Can he form a new legacy with the love he holds for her? Destiny demanded for their two souls to intertwine. A family who risked everything to make the match a success. Will Abigail and Lucas allow their doubts to keep them apart? Or will they make their dreams a reality? How the Lord Married His Lady is the final book in Laura A. Barnes’s Matchmaking Madness Series. If you enjoy the madness of love, then you’ll love Lucas and Abigail’s dream come true romance. Devour How the Lord Married His Lady today!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When Charlie is hired to repair a lodge in Pine Ridge, she’s stuck sharing a house with the grumpy ranch manager. And he is not happy she’s here. Charlie is exhausted—tired of being told she’s “too much” and sick of boyfriends who stick around as long as a temporary tattoo. So when her best friend’s fiancé offers her a job fixing up his family’s lodge in Pine Ridge, Oregon, Charlie jumps at the chance. A picturesque mountain town sounds like the perfect escape—a chance to recharge, and maybe find a little peace. But her arrival is anything but peaceful. On her first night, Charlie ends up in a physical (and completely not her fault) altercation with the broody—and irritatingly handsome—ranch manager, Max St. James. He mistakes her for a burglar; she mistakes him for a bear. Not exactly the restful start to a stay. Things go from awkward to unbearable when Charlie learns she’ll be sharing the ranch bunkhouse with Max. He’s grumpy, guarded, and definitely not thrilled about sharing his space. And yet, despite his reluctance, Max can’t help but notice that Charlie’s feisty spirit might be just what he’s been missing. Charlie isn’t afraid to challenge Max—or to get under his skin. And even though she loves to annoy him, he’s the first person she can be herself with. But as sparks fly and the holiday deadline looms, Max starts to realize Charlie might be exactly what he’s been looking for all along. Can Max convince her that she’s not “too much” after all—and that Pine Ridge might just be where she belongs?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
From the USA Today– bestselling author of The Story of Us and Fisher’s Light comes a romance between best friends who find a second chance at love. Five years. I would’ve stayed away longer if I hadn’t received the letter. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t thought about her, haven’t missed her smile, haven’t wished that things were different. The last time I saw my two best friends, I vowed to not stand in the way of their happiness, even if that meant I couldn’t be a part of their lives. Cameron James and her emerald-green eyes were too much of a temptation and I couldn’t stay and watch them together. Cameron deserved better than me. She deserved him. But now that I am back, things are different. I’m not going to stand by and watch the woman I’ve always loved slip away again. I’m done living my life with regrets and I’m ready to tell her the truth. And I’ll do whatever it takes to show her that I always wished she was mine. “Emotional and poignant, Wish You Were Mine will leave your heart soaring as you wipe away a final tear. My new favorite Tara Sivec book.” ?Mia Sheridan, New York Times –bestselling author of Archer’s Voice
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A car accident unites two strangers to raise three orphaned children in this romantic, tragicomic classic by a #1 New York Times –bestselling author. Lily Robinson and Sean McGuire have nothing in common. She guards her independent lifestyle with a ferocity that hides a fear of love and the pain it can bring. He’s always been a rolling stone, making his own way. But with the sudden deaths of a couple close to them both, the two become joined in grief and a knowledge that they must step up and care for the three orphaned children. With little more than hope and dedication, these five embark on a cross-country road trip filled with the ups and downs, the joys and frustrations that make up a family. Along the way, Lily and Sean and these troubled children will discover that even when you’ve lost everything, love still remains. Originally published in 2005. Praise for Table for Five “Wiggs explores many aspects of grief, from guilt to anger to regret, imbuing her book with the classic would’ve/could’ve/should’ve emotions, and presenting realistic and sympathetic characters. Never maudlin, Wiggs writes with an even hand, thus adding another excellent title to her already-outstanding body of work.” — Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Fake dating meets NFL dad perfection. This book had everything I love in a romance-fake dating, a swoon worthy single dad and undeniable chemistry. The steamy, slow-burn tension made it impossible to put down.” I’ve got four weeks to cross one thing off my bucket list. And it’s not exactly PG. I’m usually the play-it-safe type, but when your best friend dares you to go big, you don’t say no. My mission? Lose my V-card before my baby sister’s wedding. Did I mention she’s marrying my high school crush? No way am I showing up as the awkward, untouched older sister. Enter Ian Barlowe—retired NFL star, ridiculously hot single dad, and my grumpy next-door neighbor. When his daughter breaks into my house, he offers to make it up to me by playing my fake boyfriend. Seemed like a solid plan…until the pretending starts to feel real. The chemistry is explosive. Our banter? Addictive. And the way he wants me just the way I am? Ruh, roh Here’s the thing—I don’t do vulnerability, and neither does he. But as the line between pretend and real starts to blur, especially in the bedroom, I wonder if happily-ever-after is a game we can win. I set out to score one for the bucket list, but now I’m playing for keeps. I just hope I don’t lose my heart in the final play. If you like your happily-ever-afters swoony, steamy, and filled with laugh-out-loud moments, one click now to fall in love with The Skylark Series.
