by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She opened a chocolate shop just in time for Valentine’s. He’s getting ready to sell the building and leave town before he falls for the girl next door. Carrie Byers’s dream of being a business owner has finally come true. Now, if only Totally Chocolate was a part of Bayberry’s Happy Hearts celebration. But that is the least of her worries when she learns the building where her shop is located is being sold. Jackson Wright is the vice president of a security software firm and oversees the London office. When his mother needs his help, he’s on the first plane home. But, when he learns the extent of the problems, his first thought is to sell the family’s commercial property. Once back in his hometown, the embers of Jackson’s feelings for Carrie spark to life. But he has to do what is best for his mother, even if it means selling the building where Carrie’s store is located. Will his decision end any chance of rekindling their friendship? Or, will it set them on a new path toward true love? The Bayberry, Vermont series: Book 1 – Christmas in Bayberry Book 2 – Valentines in Bayberry Book 3 – Rumors in Bayberry Book 4 – Springtime in Bayberry
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Destiny’s River, Texas: A chance to begin a new life—and new loves. Victoria “Tori” Parker has been searching since childhood for a place she and her three siblings can call home. She’s found that and more in Destiny’s River, where she put down roots, bought a bed and breakfast, and successfully ran for mayor. Her siblings have other ideas on planting roots, but she’s determined to make Destiny’s River irresistibly livable for her family and long-term residents alike. She’s eyeing a local hot springs as a public use project—if only good-looking rancher Caden Wright would stop being stubborn and put the good of the community ahead of his property. Caden admires Tori’s spunk, but he has a life mission, too. He promised his grandfather that he’d never change this land his family treasured. Yet that vow becomes harder to uphold as Tori’s kind heart reveals that not every woman is after his wealth. There’s too much on the line for either of them to quit their dreams, but love has a way of fixing even the toughest Texas tangle. Perfect for readers who love: Cowboy romance Small-town Texas settings Enemies-to-lovers tension Found family & sibling bonds Strong heroines with soft hearts
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Taylor Dean has had her heart broken before. He left her at the altar and Taylor threw herself into work. As a matchmaker. But finding others love has only made it clear to Taylor what she’s missing. Roman Wilson might have been the one she loved, but that doesn’t mean she has no other choice. It can’t be. Rumor has it, he’s coming back to town because of his mother’s health. Taylor has to find herself a match before Roman finds out she’s still alone. When the annual Mistletoe Matchmaking Contest comes around, Taylor decides she wants help from the experts in her town. What she doesn’t plan on is Roman showing up and causing problems in the contest AND her life. Can Taylor find romance with another match or is her heart stuck on Roman, even after everything they’ve been through? Can Roman convince Taylor he made a mistake and he’ll do anything to fix it? In Mistletoe, Montana, anything is possible. ***Books by Bonnie R. Paulson*** Clearwater County Collection The MONTANA TRAILS SERIES Broken Trails (book 1) Forbidden Trails (book 2) Unbridled Trails (book 3) Hidden Trails (book 4) Forgotten Trails (book 5) Endless Trails (book 6) Forsaken Trails (book 7) Lonesome Trails (book 8) Lost Trails (book 9) Untamed Trails (book 10) LONELY LACE SERIES Spurs and Lace (book 1) Secrets and Lace (book 2) Sorrows and Lace (book 3) Boxset (all 3 books) REDEMPTION SERIES Romancing Redemption (book 1) Riding for Redemption (book 2) Resisting Redemption (book 3) Regretting Redemption (book 4) Rewarding Redemption (book 5)
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s her grumpy boss. She’s his nemesis. How thin is the line between love/hate? Entrepreneur Ryan Michaels never loses. Well, except that time, a few years ago when he lost a promotion to spoiled rich girl, Charlotte “Charlie” Ray. Now he’s forced to hire his nemesis to secure funding to develop a string of luxury boutique hotels. Not only does she not fit his corporate vision, but she’s too damn attractive for her own good. And his. Working as VP of Sales and Marketing for a luxury hotel is Charlie’s dream job. Too bad her boss is Ryan Michaels, the same pompous stick-in-the-mud that she remembers. If he tells her that this project is his legacy one more time, she might scream. Or maybe kissing him will get him to shut up? Because that’s the other thing. The sizzling attraction between Ryan and Charlie is impossible to ignore. But everyone knows not to mix business and pleasure. Don’t they? One click this enemies to lovers, office rivals steamy romance today! ***Hotel King is the first book in award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Claire Marti’s new spin off contemporary romance series, California Suits. The series follows the adventures of five best friends who are opening a string of luxury boutique hotels from La Jolla to Monterey to Beverly Hills as each one finds true love…usually where he least expects it. Each book is a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
They invited me in. They shouldn’t have… I knew the moment I met Daniel that I would marry him. As I meet his family for the first time, I say a silent prayer. It’s important that I make a good impression… and that they don’t discover why I’m really there. Over a lavish family dinner, I take in their tight-lipped smiles. His mother watches my every move, his brother flirts dangerously with me and his sister maintains her thunderous expression as she carefully avoids any questions about the family. I can tell they’re all hiding something from me. And little do they know, I already know what it is. You see, I’m not the only girl Daniel and his brother Elliott have brought back to meet their mother. Those other girls all disappeared. But I intend to make it out alive. I’m going to uncover the secrets this perfect family home holds. And they’re going to regret ever welcoming me to the family. Fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl will absolutely love this addictive page turner packed with nail-biting tension and jaw-dropping twists. What readers are saying about Welcome to the Family : “Wow … Plot twists completely blindsided me … Addictive … Phenomenal… On edge from the start to the finish… Jaw-dropping !” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Holy heck!!! I loved, loved, loved this! … Perfection!!!… I couldn’t stop turning the pages .” Travel_thru_books , ????? “ Addictive … Had me gasping … Impossible to put down… Big WTF moments that completely sealed the deal… I was left staring at my e-reader thinking, ‘Wait, WHAT just happened?… Absolutely blindsided me … My heart was racing and my brain was still trying to process the tangled web of lies.” The_blonde_chapter, ????? “ 10 stars … From the very first page, you’re hooked… I was fist bumping because YAAAAASSSSSS … This book was PHENOMENAL .” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Wooooooh there a minute. Let’s take a breath. Gather ourselves and then do some applauding because what brilliant kind of read was that!? … This goes to top, top, top, top to a top list of mine… I loved this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “You ever have that tiny voice in the back of your head whisper, “Run, girl,” when things seem a little too perfect? Yeah, that voice was SCREAMING the minute I opened this book. Cathryn Grant doesn’t just invite you into this family—she locks the door behind you, hands you a glass of wine, and dares you to ask what’s really in it … It’s the kind of story where you’re gripping the pages and muttering “don’t eat that” and “girl, leave the house”… keeps the suspense simmering like a pot that’s about to boil over … The tension is top-notch… This was dark, twisty, a little outrageous in the best way .” Goodreads reviewer “ I was immediately hooked … A wild read and I enjoyed every second … A must-read and if you don’t read it, you are missing out! ” arcreviews_by_m, ????? “This book was insane in the best way!! … Makes you want to SCREAM … Absolutely phenomenal .” Jayrah.nicole , ????? “It really blew me off my chair , and I had to keep reading until the last page was turned! ” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish—and I couldn’t put it down … It turned me upside down… I literally stopped and thought, WHAT THE HECK, MAN?! … A must-read .” Robynnbo , ????? “ Wow!!! Just WOW!!! I didn’t, in a million years, see the twists coming.” NetGalley reviewer, ????? “ Absolutely gripping … a must-read .” xeniathebooknerd, ????? “ Gasp-worthy .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
