by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
Sweet treats, friendly service, and a proprietor who’s not afraid to be a little devious to do the right thing. Welcome to the Pobyd Perfections Bakery.Magical baker Lillie Dean has moved to the idyllic town of Silverkeep in search of a fresh start. Magic is once again legal, and Lillie’s ready to show the world what a pobyd (a creature with a penchant for baking delicious sweets) can do unfettered. But Silverkeep is in an uproar, with the magical creatures who’d fled the queen’s reign returning to find their homes occupied by the nonmagical who’d been invited to fill the nearly-vacant town. To make matters worse, Lillie’s just received a letter threatening to reveal her mildly-villainous past if she doesn’t pack up and leave.Lillie’s not one to blink in the face of a threat, nor is she going to take a note like that lying down. There’s an entire town full of suspects, including Julian Globe, the son of Lillie’s landlord and the owner of a rival bakery, who isn’t too pleased his father’s bankrolling his competition. But who would know about what Lillie did in Lower Pigsend, and why would they want her to leave?A Drizzle of Magic is the first book in the Pobyd Perfections Bakery Cozy Mystery Fantasy series.Note: While A Drizzle of Magic is set in the same world as the cozy fantasy mystery series The Weary Dragon Inn, it isn’t necessary to have read that series first.~The Pobyd Perfections Bakery Series includes:A Drizzle of MagicA Splash of ArcanaA Dash of SorceryA Smidgen of ChaosA Sprinkle of TreacheryA Dusting of AlchemyA Coating of ConjuringA Glaze of TrickeryA Dollop of SpellworkAn Icing of WizardryPraise for The Pobyd Perfections BakeryWinner, Spotify Top Indie Audiobook 2025, A Drizzle of Magic????? “A cozy start to a new series from one of my favorite authors!” – Amazon Review????? “If you’re coming here after the Weary Dragon Inn, congrats! You’ll love this series too (though you totally don’t need to read that one first).” – BFT Reviews????? “This book was delightfully cozy and had allllll the feelings I wanted” – Bookish Baker
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
BRIDGERPeace and quiet. That’s all I’m looking for after two grueling tours in the Army.Pete swears I’ll find it if I join him on a trip to Spruce, Texas to reunite with his old military pal Cody.What I find instead is the human hurricane called Anthony Myers.We start off on the wrong foot. And that’s followed by too many more wrong feet to count—or forgive.That cocky, baby-faced, certifiable hot mess is loud, chaotic, and impossible to ignore.He thinks he’s gonna run me out of this town, but I’ve dealt with worse,growing up defending my vulnerable brother and mother against our drunk father.I’m more than equipped to handle a small-town menacewho’s clearly got a chip on his shoulder for outsiders.Besides, the more I encounter him, the pettier I’m inspired to be,and two can play these games.ANTHONYThis summer’s been a total train wreck.But I just found my groove with Juni, my new bestie and drinking partner-in-crime.The last dang thing I need is an uptight, rule-abiding muscle-head named Bridger ruining my fun.I’m everything he can’t stand: wild, reckless, and in his face.But that doesn’t give him the right to look down on mewith his annoyingly pretty blue eyes—like I’m nothing but the mess he can’t fix.Now my peaceful hometown of Spruce is a warzone of a different kind,and I just might be the one and only thing standing between himand the peace he’s apparently so desperate to find.Or maybe I’m the chaos he never knew he needed.HOT MESS EXPRESS is a steamy, laugh-out-loud return to Spruce, Texas full of fiery clashes and undeniable chemistry, where the line between love and hate burns hotter than ever.?? M/M enemies-to-lovers?? Reckless party boy & stoic military vet?? Small-townHave you read all the books in the Spruce Texas series?Football SundaeBorn Again SinnerHeteroflexibleWrangledRebel At Spruce HighSummer SweatHopeful RomanticMr. Picture PerfectHot Mess Express ??Forever StrongNo Fool For Love Songs(with more to come!)What about the Texas Beach Town spin-off series?In Too DeepCrusherFar From ParadiseHearts Adrift(more on the way!)
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When the black mist came, everything changed.An unusual anomaly in outer space opened portals. A black mist poured through, bringing something along with it. War fell upon the human race.Generations later the fighting continued…Zoe spent her whole life training how to fight monsters and demons—how to kill them. Not once did that curriculum include falling in love with one. Now, she’s faced with a hard choice: betray one to save the other.Will she side with the family and friends who have always been at her side, or trade it all for the romance she so deeply desires?Odds are, no matter which path she follows, her heart won’t make it out unscathed.
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
The silent count is all about trust. No snap count, no signal—just instinct, timing, and the kind of connection that can’t be taught.I was locked into this season—focused on the NFL draft with tunnel vision on my future. But then my psych class hit me harder than any linebacker, and suddenly, I needed help. Chelsea Sullivan was only supposed to be my tutor to keep me eligible. She’s quiet, brilliant, impossible to read—and the more I learn, the more I know she’s hiding something.My dad says she’s a distraction. He says her past isn’t worth risking my future. But even with everything on the line, I can’t stay away.Because when the crowd fades, and it’s just the two of us, she’s the only one I need.
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Dark Romance |
I’m an alibi for a killer, but he demands so much more than my testimony.I stumbled across something I wasn’t supposed to discover. I saw something I wasn’t meant to see, and now I’m an alibi for a killer. He’s the most feared and powerful man in the New York underworld. I don’t have a choice but to do as he says.But he commands so much more than just my testimony.Note: Anya and Saverio’s story continues in Coerced Wife (Book 2) and concludes in Coerced Queen (Book 3).
Review “Darkly delicious and addictive, Coerced Kiss will capture you from the first page and never set you free!” — Anna Zaires, New York Times bestselling author”Saverio and Anya’s relationship will absolutely steal your hearts.” – Kiss Me Books, Goodreads”Charmaine has given us a “he falls first,” ultra-protective, super-attentive anti-hero who only wants to take things to the hilt if his lady wants it so.” – Buffyanna, Goodreads”Spectacular start to a phenomenal series!” – Kelly Reads Books, Goodreads”Drawn into this suspenseful and powerful world from the first few pages.” – Eve, Goodreads”Pauls is a fabulous story teller. The characters are amazing and complex, harsh and beautiful.” – Sara F, Goodreads”From page one til the very end the intrigue pulled you in and kept you hooked throughout.” – Carolyn, Goodreads”This breath stealing and attention-grabbing book has me completely captivated and consumed by Anya and Saverio’s story. Drama, tension, intensity, darkness, steam, twists, emotions and feels are skillfully crafted into a tantalizing and seductive web that entices you in and tangles you in so tightly that you won’t just be craving the next book, you’ll desperately need it.” – Gladys, Goodreads
