by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Historical Romance |
All were shocked at the announcement of the “cursed” Lady Claire Cavensham to Lord Alexander Hallworth, the Marquess of Pembrooke, especially since she is already engaged to another unfortunate Lord. Perhaps she will make it to the altar this time with one of these fine gentlemen! —Midnight Cryer No one is left breathless at the imperious pronouncement of her engagement to Lord Pembrooke more than Claire. She hardly knows the dangerously outrageous man! But after three engagements gone awry and a fourth going up in glorious flames, she isn’t in a position to refuse… Alexander requires the hand of his enemy’s fiancée in marriage in order to complete his plans for revenge. It’s his good fortune that the “cursed” woman is desperate. However, what begins as a sham turns into something scandalously deeper… “Full-bodied romance…with intelligence and heart.”—Cathy Maxwell “Captivating characters and a romance that sizzles.”—Eloisa James “Will leave you swooning.”—Sabrina Jeffries The Bad Luck Bride is the first in a new Regency romance series from Janna MacGregor!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
His first mistake…saying yes. Retired bull rider Nix McCray savors his freedom riding the range. Let a woman run his life? Never again. Those days are behind him. When the Endeavour Ranch asks him to run a bull riding clinic for teens, he agrees. How much trouble can a group of kids be? No idea, but the uptight, hyper responsible older sister of a reckless seventeen-year girl sure becomes a burr in his side, disturbing his calm. Self-assured lawyer Shauna Walsh has always followed the rules. When her flighty mother begs her to take her sister following the latest school expulsion, Shauna’s confident she can prevail. Wrong. She’s out of her depth. Worse, the amused, sexy cowboy running the rodeo clinic is everything she shouldn’t want, yet he has a super power over her once sleepy libido. Soon, the unruly teenager determined to shock everyone is the least of Shauna and Nix’s problems. How can they explore the fire burning between them, yet keep the casual affair a secret in a rural community when they’re supposed to be setting a good example? An emotionally charged opposites-attract romance with a battle-scarred cowboy, a rule-following heroine, and a connection that burns hotter than either expected.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Twenty-one years ago, Nikki’s life shattered. Betrayed by her family and facing a painful divorce, she cut ties with her past and embraced life as a free-spirited writer. But when a shocking phone call brings her back to Camano Island—a quaint seaside town—everything changes. Nikki must manage her estranged sister Trish’s B&B and the adjoining restaurant, Lot 28. Old memories resurface when she reunites with Paul, her first love, while also confronting a family secret: Trish wants them to find the daughter she gave up for adoption. As Nikki searches for Amy, a young woman battling her own struggles, she must convince her niece that her comatose mother still loves her. Amidst the chaos, Nikki grapples with her feelings for Paul and the hope for her sister’s recovery. Can Nikki reconcile her past and forge a new future? Join her on this emotional journey filled with heart, second chances, and the enduring power of family.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s the prime suspect. She’s the only one who believes him. Can love survive the truth? Alex is fighting to clear his name and keep his life together as a newly single dad and the primary suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Accusatory glares and whispers from the residents of the charming small town where he has lived his entire life tear him apart. Desperate for help, he turns to Josie, a former Olympic hopeful whose own dreams were shattered, to become the nanny for his daughter, Hannah. Josie forms strong bonds with heartbroken Alex and his adorable little girl. Will Alex and Josie’s growing attraction be able to survive the truth, or will it all come crashing down? Find out now by joining Alex, Josie, and Hannah on their journey of healing and discovery in Shattered Diamonds , a captivating romance novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. The complete Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series is available now: 1) Shattered Diamonds 2) Shining Pearls 3) Shimmering Emeralds 4) Shadowed Rubies 5) Shocking Sapphires 6) Shaded Amethysts
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
There’s a thin line between love and murder. When “Love Doctors” Ian and Kate Culpepper are brutally murdered in their Carmel mansion on Valentine’s Day, Ava knows it’s karma. Because Ian’s leaving her for perfect Kate four years ago had cut her bone deep. And then they had the nerve to show up here, on her turf. With their perfect house and their perfect daughter and their matching perfect smiles. It’s no wonder Ava can’t stop watching. It’s no wonder she can’t let go. But Ian is far from perfect, and Ava owes a debt too. For the unforgivable thing they’d done together. The dark deed that severed their marriage in two. When Ava’s name is found inked in blood at the crime scene, a reckoning seems inevitable. Someone knows what she’s hiding. Someone sees what she’s done. And karma is ready to collect its pound of flesh. What readers are saying about The First Cut… “I was annoyed every time I had to put the book down and deal with life.” -Amazon reader “[The First Cut] hits that spot that craved a good, creepy, twisty book that would hook me by the teeth…” –Amazon reader “The First Cut was outstanding. And the perfect breakthrough for the cursed reader’s slump.” –Amazon reader About the Series…Straight from the mind of a forensic psychologist comes an addictive new series of betrayal, lust, revenge, and murder. These doctors earned their degrees from the dark side. And once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop.
