by Philip Eliot | Feb 2, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
One grumpy captain. One camera-ready content manager. Lines are about to blur—on and off the ice. Maddie Hart just landed her dream job—digital content manager for the Titans, a pro hockey team known for drama, fan devotion, and one very grumpy captain. Liam Callahan is everything she didn’t expect. A man of few words. All scowl and no interest in the spotlight. And definitely not interested in being filmed by the new girl. But when a behind-the-scenes media project throws them into close proximity, Maddie starts to see the cracks in Liam’s armor—and the soft center beneath the scowl. The more they’re forced to work together, the more the tension starts to heat up… until a single kiss changes everything. Now, Maddie’s caught between professionalism, pressure, and a man who keeps pulling her closer. And Liam? He’s never been good at playing it safe. A slow-burn hockey romance with a social media twist Book 1 in the Breakaway Love Series
by Philip Eliot | Feb 2, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She’s in danger. She’s also betrothed to the wrong man. One week until the wedding. A murder to solve and a true love to be revealed. Enjoy this next offering in the best selling Farthingale series – Regency romances with humor, heart, sizzling heroes, and a dash of mayhem. When Lady Gregoria Easton, is knocked unconscious, she wakes up to find her odious uncle dead at her feet and her wedding gown covered in blood. Never mind about the wedding gown since she was having serious second thoughts about marrying her betrothed anyway. But who killed her uncle? Someone has gone to great lengths to frame her for the crime. What if this culprit means to come after her next? If only she could remember what happened. She runs to the only man she dares trust, the only man she has ever loved…the very lord who spurned her, Julius Thorne. Will he help her? Lord Julius Thorne knew he made a terrible mistake in not revealing his heart to Lady Gregoria Easton when he had the chance. She is now betrothed and it is too late. Or is it? When she turns up at his home, dazed and covered in blood, he knows he has to protect her at all costs. Not only does he have to help her find the real killer, but he must also convince Gregoria that he loves her. That he has always loved her. And that he is the one she needs to marry. But is he too late? Will she ever forgive him? Or has he lost her heart forever? Enjoy the entire series: My Fair Lily The Duke I’m Going To Marry Rules for Reforming a Rake A Midsummer’s Kiss The Viscount’s Rose Earl of Hearts The Viscount and the Vicar’s Daughter A Duke For Adela Marigold and the Marquess The Make-Believe Marriage A Slight Problem With The Wedding Capturing the Heart of a Cameron Never Dare A Duke (novella) If You Wished For Me (novella)
by Philip Eliot | Feb 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A broken football star. A determined baker. And a love neither saw coming. Camille never intended to fall for the handsome stranger who saw her tear-streaked cheeks and insisted on helping—a man as rugged as the mountains he works in and as rooted in football as her own battered heart. But after one humiliating breakup, a fierce warning from her boss, and Grandma’s beloved coaching center on the brink of closure, Camille has lost too much to let her feelings sideline her dreams. Liam just wants two days to pick up his new prosthetic arm and slip back into his self-made bubble, far from the gridiron glory he buried with his amputated arm. Yet when his old mentor begs him for a coaching rescue, Liam can’t turn his back on the only woman who believed in him. The last thing he expects is the woman from behind the bakery to be the fiery, determined coach fighting like crazy to save the program. Their chemistry is undeniable, their teamwork unstoppable—but falling in love now could risk everything, especially the futures of the kids counting on them. Will passion cost them a lifelong dream, or will one bold play seal their victory—in football and in love? A closed-door, rivals-to-lovers slow burn that proves sometimes the most powerful comeback isn’t on the field—it’s in your heart. For fans of Leah Brunner, Sarah Adams, and Annah Conwell, Emerald Bay Chefs romances are interconnected standalone small town romances that can be read in any order with minimal spoilers. You are guaranteed a happily ever after and no cheating, just swoony kisses and sizzling chemistry.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Their biggest project isn’t the building—it’s each other. Joy Holiday traded small-town life for a fast-paced city career a lifetime ago. She never intended to return to the dusty mining town her estranged mother called home. But when she inherits her mom’s crumbling building, she’s forced to confront the past she thought she’d left behind. The dilapidated structure symbolizes memories Joy would rather bury, and she plans to demolish it and move on for good—so she hires the guy with the best reputation in town. Charlie Hunnicutt is a hometown boy who has spent years painstakingly restoring each historic building brick by brick. Unbeknownst to Joy, the town’s passionate preservationist sees nothing but potential in the old structure. It’s a treasure, a piece of the town’s soul worth saving. So when Joy, with demolition on her mind, sweeps into town in her sleek BMW, it’s all Charlie can do to keep his cool. What should be a straightforward business transaction quickly turns into a battle of wills as the two butt heads at every turn. But while they clash over the building’s fate, an undeniable attraction begins to grow between them. As their connection deepens, Joy and Charlie are forced to face their conflicting visions and decide whether love can bridge the gap between their worlds. Where history clashes with the future, love might just be the blueprint. For fans of enemies to lovers, reverse grumpy sunshine, and swoony golden retriever heroes, The Fixer is a heartwarming small-town romance with plenty of spice … and, of course, a guaranteed HEA.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Grumpy fireman, meet your Sunshine! Grace does not need saving, especially not from a guy whose nickname screams danger. So why is she so drawn to Tox Ellis, the Darling Bay Fire Department’s hazmat guru? Tox knows how to keep volatile compounds from exploding, but apparently, he can’t resist fiery Grace, the woman convinced he needs fixing. Will Darling Bay survive the sizzling chemistry between Grace and Tox? Who’ll be there to extinguish the inevitable flames? One hot firefighter meets (and lights) his match. Combustible? Oh, yeah. The first sweet and hilarious installment in the sizzling Firefighters of Darling Bay series by bestselling author (and ex-real life 911 fire dispatcher) Rachael Herron. Opposites attract in this small town romance! Dive into this heartwarming and hilarious contemporary romantic comedy, and you’ll be dreaming of a marina view—and a hot fireman—of your very own. Scroll up and click Buy Now! The Firefighters of Darling Bay series: Book 1: Blaze Book 2: Burn Book 3: Flame Book 4: Heat “Relationships are at the heart of women’s fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them.” —Chicklit Central Level of fire protection needed: This romcom has delicious spice (you’ll need a fan and a cold glass of water to douse yourself) but never fear, the spiciest scenes happen behind a closed door.
