by Philip Eliot | Jan 30, 2026 | Dark Romance |
Taryn I thought I was safe. That I knew what I was doing. But I was wrong, and when everything goes sideways, I dial the first number I think of. The one that belongs to my stepfather. The only man who’s ever made me feel protected. Years ago, my mother and I blew into his life like a whirlwind. I was ripped away just as abruptly, and I wouldn’t blame him for turning away from me now. He doesn’t. He comes when I need him, just like he always did. But when he arrives, I realize that things have changed. This man isn’t the warm, charming stepfather I used to know. And my stepbrother isn’t the giggling friend I once relied on. My stepfather’s eyes are heated. Brooding. And my stepbrother’s heart is closed and sheltered. I’m not the gangly teenager they used to know. And they aren’t the safe haven I thought they were. I ask for safety and find myself back in their house, my hands starting to remember the way to chop wood and feed horses. I begin to fit myself into their world again. And then everything changes. I’m caught in an avalanche and face death in those mountains, and when I survive it, the world is altered. The men who were shutting me out have shifted, and I can actually see them. One is tough and unyielding, full of unspeakable desires. The other has a tender soul, and a heart that melts in my hands. And suddenly, Gunner and Gabe become more than the stepfather and stepbrother I thought I’d left behind. They become everything. If I’m brave enough to reach out and take them. Little Bird features stepdad, stepbrother, lumberjack, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, snowed-in Christmas, why choose, HEA, and some extreme spice, and starts the brand new series Hawke’s Wood from bestselling author Quinn Marlowe.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 30, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
My small town life gets flipped on its head when a child I never knew about is suddenly mine to care for; now, falling for his nanny may be a mistake that will cost me everything. I thought I’d moved on from the heartbreak of the past, until a part of it came back. Finding out I have a son and learning to be a father is stretching me thin. When I add in my job as a small town police officer, it’s more than I can handle alone. Hiring a nanny seemed like an obvious choice, but I never pictured her coming into my life. And if I thought being a single dad was tough, that was before I added in the complication of trying to keep my feelings to myself while living in the same house as the woman I shouldn’t be falling for. I’m not sure how long I can fight these feelings. But soon, I’m fighting for something else entirely, and even my time as a poker player didn’t set me up for stakes like this: something that could have me hitting the jackpot… or losing everything. Fans of Melanie Harlow and Devney Perry will love the steam of this small-town, single dad romantic comedy! One click now to read the final book in Betting on Love: Hitting the Jackpot!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 30, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
An OLDER BROTHER’s BEST FRIEND, slight age gap, accidental pregnancy, STANDALONE, rock star romance. Dreams and hearts have something in common: their ability to shatter. Walking away from the spotlight wasn’t part of the plan. I was supposed to be living my dream, not running from it. But somewhere along the way, the life I thought I wanted became little more than a nightmare—and I ran. I needed somewhere to land. Somewhere safe. What I didn’t expect was West Abbott. My older brother’s best friend. The boy who starred in every teenage fantasy I never dared admit out loud. And now, the man whose slow, hungry glances make my skin burn and my heart race. He sees me—really sees me—and it’s impossible to pretend I don’t want more. Being near him is like standing on the edge of something I’m not sure I’m ready for—too close, too tempting, too charged with everything we’ve never said. His gaze drags over me like a slow caress, and every brush of his fingers feels deliberate, like he’s memorizing me piece by piece. And when he finally kisses me, it’s not gentle. It’s molten. Possessive. The kind of kiss that leaves you breathless and aching, and knowing there’s no going back. But West doesn’t know the truth. Not about what I left behind, or the pieces I’m still trying to put back together. I’ve let him believe in a version of me that doesn’t really exist. So when the truth finally comes out, will he still want me—not the girl from his memories or the fantasy I’ve become—but the woman I really am? This steamy New Adult contemporary romance is all about impossible lines, hidden truths, and the slow burn between a woman trying to rebuild and the one man she was never supposed to want. Embracing the Beat dives deep into forbidden territory—where every look holds history, every touch ignites desire, and falling for your brother’s best friend is the most dangerous—and irresistible—temptation of all. When one unforgettable night changes everything, passion and vulnerability collide, forcing them to face a future neither expected—but one they might just be meant to share.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 30, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Meet the Thompsons of Locust Street, an unconventional family taking Philadelphia high society by storm… 1868 Elspeth Thompson is the middle daughter in a family with tightly held secrets. While she loves her family, she longs to break out from their overprotective hold, to find herself, to be noticed for who she is rather than as chaperone to her beautiful younger sister, Kirsty, or underling to her elder sister, Muireall. A chance meeting under scandalous circumstances offers her the opportunity to be seen for herself, but the repercussions could lead to the downfall of her family. Confirmed bachelor Alexander Pendergast enjoys his position as the right-hand man of one of the most influential and powerful politicians in Philadelphia. Heir to the largest textile mill on the east coast, Alexander is handsome, charming, and the ultimate catch on high society’s matrimonial market. But he has no interest in settling down with a pampered debutante. He doubts the perfect woman for him actually exists…until he meets Elspeth Thompson. But the Thompsons and Pendergasts move in different circles, and Elspeth has no desire to be judged and found wanting by Philadelphia’s first families. Though she tries to resist Alexander’s charms, when he comes to her family’s rescue, she knows there’s more to him than she’d first thought. But Alexander realizes that his ambitions may have placed Elspeth and her family in grave danger. With an unseen enemy determined to uncover the Thompson family’s secrets, Alexander grapples with secrets of his own, secrets that could cost him the only woman he’s ever truly cared about. When Elspeth finds herself in terrible danger, can she muster the inner strength of her ancestors to save herself and her family and find the courage to meet love head on?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 30, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Three scandalous rakes. Three daring heroines. One wickedly addictive Regency romance series. Discover the first three books in Bronwen Evans’s seductive 8 book Disgraced Lords series—where danger, desire, and devastating secrets collide. Immerse yourself in Regency Era, London, with Bronwen Evans’s audacious heroines, imaginative marriage plots, and a brotherhood of dashing gentleman rakes known as the Libertine Scholars. Perfect for readers of Mary Balogh and Lorraine Heath! Book 1: A Kiss of Lies Fleeing a brutal past, Sarah Cooper hides in plain sight as a governess—only to find herself in the household of Christian Trent, the earl she once dreamed of loving. Scarred by war and scandal, Christian believes happiness is beyond his reach… until Sarah rekindles his long-forgotten hope. But passion threatens to expose her secrets—and destroy them both. Book 2: A Promise of More Beatrice Hennessey is determined to ruin the rogue who killed her brother—even if it means forcing Lord Coldhurst into marriage. But when he unexpectedly pulls her from the Thames, she finds the infamous rake is far more tempting than she ever imagined. What begins as a cold-blooded arrangement soon ignites into a battle of wills… and hearts. Book 3: A Touch of Passion Reckless and fiercely independent, Lady Portia Flagstaff’s latest adventure ends in abduction and danger. Her reluctant rescuer? Grayson Devlin, Viscount Blackwood—the man sworn to keep her out of trouble. Forced into marriage by circumstance, they must confront kidnappers, conspiracies, and the explosive passion neither of them can deny. Dive into the world of the Libertine Scholars—where honor is tested, reputations shatter, and love conquers all. Praise for Bronwen Evans “This (A Kiss of Lies) tale is poignant, heartwarming and readers may be reaching for the Kleenex once or twice before the breathtaking ending.”-RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) “Evans pulls the reader into the story and holds them there long after the last page. I can hardly wait to see what’s next in this fast-paced, drama-filled [series]. . . . A must read!”—My Book Addiction Reviews. “In this book there’s danger and intrigue, desire and love, and a sometimes painful journey for Portia and Grayson to find their happiness together. I’ve loved all of the Disgraced Lords series so far and am eagerly looking forward to A Whisper of Desire.”—Rookie Romance “Evans is an amazing storyteller, one who holds her readers enthralled throughout the whole amazing series. Well done! More, please!”—My Book Addiction “There is a great backstory to this couple, whose friendship was a beautiful backdrop for their romance.”—Under the Covers
