by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Dark Romance |
Emery Blakmor is a monster. One night. One savage act. And he ripped my life away. Years later, I’m still running from him in my nightmares. Except, Emery’s not lurking in the shadows anymore. He’s locked away, staring at the same four walls. Silent. Lethal. Unpredictable. And the only person he wants to talk to… is me. I swore I’d never forget what he did. I vowed to make him pay. Now, I finally have my chance. I’ll face him, make him think I care. A therapist with sympathy for the devil? No. A woman who wants him to know heartbreak. But the moment we meet, my world shifts. The cold fire in his eyes ignites something I refuse to name, and before I know it, he’s pulling me in, trapping me. I came to break him. Yet with each secret that slips from his lips, I feel myself unraveling, his hold tightening on far more than just my fear. Now I wonder—am I his salvation, or his new obsession? And if he ever breaks free… would I survive what comes next? Beautiful Prey is book 1 in the Unmasked Duet. A dark enemies to lovers romance where the lines between obsession, love, and revenge are blurred.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
I came to Texas for business, not to fall for a stubborn, boot-wearing, way-too-handsome cowboy. Running a billion-dollar marketing firm is my thing. Getting caught up in a country-boy fantasy? I did not see that one coming. But when my dad hands me our biggest client- a grumpy, old-school rancher who thinks I don’t belong in the boardroom- I’m ready to prove him wrong. Except Charlie Anderson isn’t just a rancher. He’s got broad shoulders, an attitude that drives me crazy, and a slow drawl that’s all too distracting. He says I don’t understand his world. I say he needs to step into the twenty-first century. Sparks fly, business meetings turn into heated standoffs, and suddenly, I am stuck between closing the deal and wanting to climb the cowboy. He might think I don’t belong in Texas. But he’s about to learn I don’t back down.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
When Dallas Westbrook is forced to the dugout after an injury ends his professional baseball career, he’s offered the position of head coach for the team that built him. But he’s barely able to find his footing before a brutal season puts him on temporary leave. Dallas is known for impulsive decisions both on and off the field. So when the opportunity arises to be the father to his daughter he always wishes he’d had, he decides to take it…even though it means picking up his life and going to Wyoming. Living in Bluestone Lakes was never supposed to be permanent—until he meets his neighbor. Poppy Barlow is off-limits. She’s ten years younger and his daughter’s first grade teacher. She lives by routines, color-coded checklists, and quiet consistency. Where Poppy is soft and steady, Dallas is sharp edges and split-second decisions. But life has a way of delivering exactly what they didn’t know they were missing, as if it was a puzzle piece slipping into place. When love finally rounds the bases, it all comes down to who has the home field advantage .
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Historical Romance |
How can a newly minted duke escape title-seeking debutantes? Lie, of course! Lady Honoria Bell never recovered from her broken heart. Fending off suitors her marquess father forces in her path, she’s put aside hopes of marriage. However, word of a house party hosted by the new, eligible Duke of Burwood brings a renewed gleam to her father’s eye. But regardless of the new duke’s appeal, Honoria knows he won’t fill the void Drake Merrick left. If there’s one thing Drake Merrick knows, it’s that aristocratic women care more about a title than they do love. Losing the love of his life because he was a lowly groom proved it. So, when a twist of fate makes him the new Duke of Burwood, he’s determined to choose a bride who wants him—not his title. Switching places with his man of business seems like the perfect plan to test the affections of eager debutantes. Until it backfires the moment Honoria arrives, and he realizes his heart will always be irrevocably hers. But will his deception allow her to prove her love? Or will his lies destroy it?
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!
