by Philip Eliot | Jan 2, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
“Oh, Lia, you never challenge a man like me. I promise you; you’ll do everything I want you to do and beg for more.” My name is Lucian Quinn and I own one of the most successful software companies in the world. I’m twenty-nine, rich and single. Impressive right? I’m also a favorite target for every hungry socialite looking to land the uncatchable catch. Maybe it sounds vain, but the fact that I’m a God between the sheets doesn’t hurt my stock any. What these women don’t know though is that I’m completely screwed up and damaged beyond repair by my past. The only part of me I’ll ever willingly give them is the hour it takes to make them scream…several times. Then I saw her… I’m Lia Adams and I’m in my last year at St. Claire’s University in North Carolina. I grew up with an abusive mother, and a twisted stepfather who was worse…so much worse. I’m so close to escaping from my past and making my dreams come true. I’ll do anything necessary to survive, even work as an escort to help pay for my college expenses. The men that I accompany to various events as an escort for Date Night are mostly harmless and just want an attractive woman on their arm for an evening. It has never gone further than that…until him… “I want you to call into work tomorrow and quit your job. I don’t think you need to bother with notice; it’s not likely you will ever use them for a future job reference.” I nod my head in agreement, fighting the sleep threatening to claim me when his words finally hit me. What the h***? “Wh—What did you say?” Had I imagined the whole thing? Without looking at me, he repeats his demand. I shake my head, completely confused. “What are you talking about? Why would I quit my job? Oh, no,” I gasp in horror, “are you trying to get me fired because of tonight? It was just cold medicine!” His eyes are glittering in the darkness. “Baby, if I wanted to have you fired, I would. I want to f*** you, but not when you’re being paid to be my date.” Circumstances bring two people that should have never crossed paths together and in the days and weeks ahead, they grow close quickly, each seeing a kindred soul in the other. As ghosts from their past rise to haunt them, they cling to each other as their lives start to spiral out of control. Soon, they realize that they’re both damaged possibly beyond repair. Will their love be what saves or destroys them? This book is meant for mature readers who are 18+. It contains explicit language, and graphic sexual content. **Book 1 of the Lucian & Lia Trilogy.**
by Philip Eliot | Jan 2, 2026 | Historical Romance |
“A deeply felt and pitch-perfect continuation that lets its title character finally come into her own.” – Kirkus Review “A masterpiece! Dive in!” – Historical Fiction Company editorial review When Marianne – still beautiful, still impulsive and not yet twenty-one – returns to London, she is rich, with a house in Mayfair and an estate in Dorsetshire. Despite her resolve to remain single, she finds herself besieged with admirers, including the dangerously attractive Willoughby and the charming and irreverent Crawford. Then Marianne’s younger sister Margaret arrives. Margaret’s passion for romance leads to unexpected complications. As Marianne attempts to navigate the social whirl of Regency London, she finds her resolution tested and her feelings torn – between the pull of the past and the allure of the present. ” Marianne captures the essence of Austen… McVeigh throws together favorite characters that readers love, or love to hate, to see how they gel. The result is funny, heartwarming and everything lovers of Austen’s universe could hope for.” – Publishers Weekly’s BookLife Prize “An absolute delight: bright, lively prose and an interesting take on some of Jane Austen’s characters, with more focus on romance and a satire worthy of Austen herself…. Lively and well-written, with charming prose and characters that run true to Austen” – IndieReader editorial review “A vivid portrait of Regency life, filled with class anxieties, and the limitations even wealthy women faced. In the end, McVeigh delivers a rare kind of sequel: one that honors Austen’s world while expanding it. Rather than simply repeating familiar beats, she builds a thoughtful continuation that feels true to the spirit of the original while offering something entirely her own.” – RECOMMENDED. The US Review of Books “McVeigh has captured Austen’s writing style – this could have been penned by Austen herself. Her adherence to Austen’s character development, wit, social commentary and thematic elegance is such that Marianne feels both familiar and fresh… This sequel not only revisits the beloved Dashwood sisters but also explores new themes of love, growth, and resilience. With elegant and engaging prose, McVeigh seamlessly picks up where Austen left off, presenting a Marianne who is complex, thoughtfully portrayed, and deeply relatable… An absolute must-read for Austen fans.” – The Coffee Pot Book Club “Invigorating, self-aware, contemporary… This series continues an immersive delight, extending, honoring, and doing justice to Austen.” – SPR editorial review “I’ve never even considered the possibility of Sense and Sensibility needing to be expanded on, but this is a gift! Stunningly new while keeping Austen’s heart to the last page.” – Lauren Gerock (The Bookstagrambabe) “A treasure … With its blend of temptation and social wit, McVeigh reaffirms why Marianne, with all her impetuous charm, remains a heroine worth another chapter. Admirers of Austen’s sparkling dialogue will feel at home.” – READERS VIEWS editorial “Spectacular! With smooth pacing and classic style, McVeigh delivers a sequel that is sure to please.” – READERS FAVORITE editorial
by Philip Eliot | Jan 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“A sexy, fun, unexpected romp of opposites first attract then combust and explode” — Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author From New York Times bestseller Anna Zaires comes an electrifying romantic comedy duet about two people who couldn’t be more wrong for each other… or more right. A billionaire who wants a perfect wife… At thirty-five, Marcus Carelli has it all: wealth, power, and the kind of looks that leave women breathless. A self-made billionaire, he heads one of the largest hedge funds on Wall Street and can take down major corporations with a single word. The only thing he’s missing? A wife who’d be as big of an achievement as the billions in his bank account. A cat lady who needs a date… Twenty-six-year-old bookstore clerk Emma Walsh has it on good authority that she’s a cat lady. She doesn’t necessarily agree with that assessment, but it’s hard to argue with the facts. Raggedy clothes covered with cat hair? Check. Last professional haircut? Over a year ago. Oh, and three cats in a tiny Brooklyn studio? Yep, she’s got those. And yes, fine, she hasn’t had a date since… well, she can’t recall. But that part is fixable. Isn’t that what the dating sites are for? A case of mistaken identity… One high-end matchmaker, one dating app, one mix-up that changes everything… Opposites may attract, but can this last? *** “An enthralling feel-good romance I am totally obsessed with” — Addison Cain, USA Today bestselling author “Biggest book hangover of the year” — A. Zavarelli, USA Today bestselling author
by Philip Eliot | Jan 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A holiday – or the chance of a lifetime? Stacy can’t believe her luck when her best friend Emily invites her on a holiday to Switzerland. The girls arrive at the Lakeside Hotel with high hopes, but their problems begin straightaway. Emily has a knee injury, and something is wrong at the hotel. Where are all the guests? And why is the owner’s son so bad-tempered? Rico Weber knows the answers. He and his hotel-owner father Ralph are grieving the loss of Rico’s mother, and without her good business mind, Lakeside is sliding ever further into financial ruin. It’s not what Rico wants – but can he persuade Ralph to start again? By the last day of the holiday, Stacy knows her life will never be the same again. But the end of the week is just the beginning of the Lakeside adventure… Escape to Switzerland in this heartwarming, feel-good story of friendship, love, and fresh beginnings. Perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Sarah Morgan, and Jenny Colgan.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Lara Lloyd didn’t plan on coming home to Talbot Bay after graduating, but slinging pints at the Salty Siren and dodging the winter gales of the Irish Sea feels safer than the life she left behind. That is until Woody Preston strolls back into her orbit. He’s everything she swore off. Charming, infuriating, and dangerously familiar. The kind of man who can turn a casual smile into a promise she’s not ready to hear. Over whisky sours, stolen glances, and a New Year’s kiss that tastes like trouble, old habits begin to look a lot like second chances. But in a town where the rumour mill runs faster than the tide, and where Woody’s privileged world and Lara’s hard-won independence could never fit neatly together, wanting each other might be the easy part. Under the glow of fairy lights and the bite of winter wind, Lara has to decide if she’s ready to risk her heart before the season, and Woody, slip away. A witty, slow-burn romance full of banter, longing, and the pull of home, Beneath the Winter Lights will sweep you back to Talbot Bay where love might just be worth the risk.
