by Philip Eliot | Feb 1, 2026 | Humor & Entertainment |
Racism, prejudice, commodified spirituality—in this absurdist satire, Merlin Franco takes potshots at the maladies plaguing South and Southeast Asia “…a Hunter S Thompson for the 21st Century. Perfect for people who hated Eat Pray Love .” —Hannah Hill, Goodreads “Think Travels with Charley, minus dog .” —IndieReader ” A sharp and clever satire .” —Bookbub “This novel shines in a first-person perspective.”—Independent Book Review Ace businessman, writer, and investigative journalist Richard Parker loses his job when he exposes the vegetarian CEO of his newspaper as a beef exporter. Accused of misconduct and forced to dissolve his company, he retreats to his wretched little village. Attempting to resuscitate his life, Richard realizes that attaining enlightenment is his calling. What holds him back? Well, he does not know if spirituality or sexuality comes first. He must also avoid the attentions of Isakki, the dark witch, and her menacing buffaloes. Desperate and confused, Richard consults an astrologer, who predicts that his destiny lies in the exotic East. Richard sets out on a spiritual journey—an odyssey of self-discovery that takes him through the market streets, ballrooms, tantric retreats, and pristine jungles of Southeast Asia. Between running for his life and trying to prove he is not a con artist, child snatcher, or Man Friday material, Richard discovers his true love—in the least expected place. And yes, he also discovers the path to enlightenment. Saint Richard Parker is a humorous travel adventure across the famed spiritual and romantic region of Southeast Asia, with an ensemble of unforgettable characters and a keen eye for the absurdities of modern life.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 1, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
GET TWO ENCHANTING AND COMPELLING HISTORICAL FAMILY SAGAS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET. Discover heartrending stories of love, loyalty and kindness set in the beautiful Welsh valleys in the early 1900s. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Tania Crosse, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson. READERS LOVE THE WELSH VALLEY SAGAS: ????? ‘ Gripping from the start . So much history entwined in these pages. Highly recommend.’ Bea ????? ‘Such a lovely and compelling read , 100% would recommend. This book will really draw on your heart strings.’ Aishling ????? ‘ Enchanting and easy to read . . . I loved it and will certainly be reading more from this talented author.’ Trudie O. ????? ‘Carole Llewellyn is superb at creating vivid worlds . . . There is romance, betrayal, drama and treachery. A wonderfully gripping story .’ Kate F. ????? ‘ Fantastic! Couldn’t put it down .’ Lynne S. IN THIS TWO-BOOK BOX SET: BOOK 1: RHIANNON Wales, 1908. Still grieving the tragic death of her father and deserted by Nellie, her step-mother, Rhiannon Hughes finds herself abandoned and alone. With no money and no one to turn to, Rhiannon must take Mair from the only home they have ever known in the Welsh valleys and head for Cardiff. Their one spark of hope is her aunt, a popular music hall star. Rhiannon is dazzled by this glamourous and exciting new world — and by the handsome young master of ceremonies, Gus Davenport. Then Nellie unexpectedly returns and it all comes crashing down. Mair is lured into Cardiff’s sleazy underworld. How will Rhiannon choose between following her dreams and keeping her promise to Mair, who needs her now more than ever? BOOK 2: FOR THE LOVE OF CATHERINE 14 April 1912. The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg. Mair awakes in a Manhattan hospital confused and afraid. And ready to face her past. Her fiancé is waiting for her back at home, but before she can return to him, Mair is determined to discover the truth about her absent mother. Even if it means abandoning her life in Wales and the daughter who adores her. Her search takes her to London, where she becomes a Nightingale nurse at St Thomas’s hospital and meets the handsome doctor, Andrew Baxter. With new love and a new career, can Mair finally find happiness? Or will her heart be forever bound to those she’s left behind? Don’t miss out on this charming collection of unputdownable historical fiction novels! YOU GET BOTH OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. ALSO BY CAROLE LLEWELLYN THE WELSH VALLEYSAGAS Book 1: RHIANNON Book 2: FOR THE LOVE OF CATHERINE STANDALONES WOMEN OF STRAW MEGAN
by Philip Eliot | Feb 1, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
What do you get when you mix an incubus bite with a vampire bite? A shitastrophe. All Danni Keller wanted to do was go to a bar and drown her sorrows in some alcohol, but she managed to get attacked by an incubus. Now she’s being guarded by a hunky but oh so irritating vampire (who bit her too) while the incubus stalks her. Being guarded by the sexy vampire probably wouldn’t be that bad if not for the fact her perfect boss has finally noticed her. Try dating while a vampire guards you way too closely and an incubus tracks your every move, waiting to pounce. Then there’s some creepy hunter guy who also wants to kill Danni. The sun wants to kill her. Human food wants to kill her. Don’t even get her started on her family. Life sucks after you die. Dive into this dark paranormal romantic comedy series today and discover why readers are calling it “Dark, Sexy, and Hilarious.”
by Philip Eliot | Feb 1, 2026 | Dark Romance |
Five years ago, he took everything from me. Now I’m going to take everything from him… Starting with her. Gideon: For the past five years, all I’ve thought about is revenge. Shot and left for dead by the people I trusted, only to be saved and taken to an even worse hell, I vowed to make them pay. To make them suffer as I once did. To listen to their pleas for mercy as they draw their final breath. But to do that, I need her. Which comes with its own risks. I may be able to make everyone else believe my lies, but if anyone might recognize me beneath my carefully planned disguise, it’s the woman I once planned to marry. Imogene : I moved to California for a fresh start. After the past five years, I was desperate to finally leave the past behind me. What better place to do that than Southern California? Until I’m attacked and nearly killed in a dark alley. I would have been if he hadn’t intervened. Gideon Saint. Mysterious. Dangerous. Lethal. And possessing eyes that look far too much like the man I lost all those years ago. But that’s impossible. Samuel Tate is dead. Apart from those haunting blue eyes, he bears little resemblance to the man I once gave my heart. At least that’s what I try to tell myself. Because if he is Samuel, where has he been the past five years? And why did he make the world believe he was dead? Cruel Saint is the first book in the Saint Trilogy. Grab your copy today! This series features: morally gray hero age gap romance revenge trope hidden identity twists and turns
by Philip Eliot | Feb 1, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
I signed the contract. I just didn’t expect her to show up ten years later, ready to cash it in. Recently traded to the Grizzlies, I’m struggling to find my place on the team. I’ve changed coasts, moved away from my best friend, from the Breakers who became family, and…I’m alone. And it’s my birthday. A fact that everyone around me seems to have forgotten. Until a knock at the door proves differently. I was in love with Luna when I was a teenager, and now she’s on my doorstep, vivacious and beautiful and…holding a piece of paper I barely remember. One that says we’ll get married… And I think I’m just insane enough to say yes.
