by Philip Eliot | Aug 9, 2026 | Fantasy |
? Shortlisted — British Fantasy Society Robert Holdstock Best Novel Award ?You don’t always get the hero you want.Sometimes you get the villain you need.Breed Blake is a thief-assassin of small renown — and right now,things are going spectacularly badly. Chased by a dragon. Tricked bya demon. Almost killed by a psychopathic gang boss. Hunted by aferocious spider assassin and now sentenced to five years of bondedservitude to a one-handed priest magician.Breed has exactly one year and one day to find the Hammer of theNorth — a magical weapon once wielded by an ancient hero, now buriedsomewhere in a city full of people who want Breed dead. The sigil ofthe demon lord Shallunsard, burned into Breed’s hand, is a constantreminder that failure is not an option.The backup? A drug-addicted vagrant, a rat-faced child, and a priestwho is convinced that Breed is the prophesied saviour standing betweenthe world and a demon invasion.Dangerous to Know is the first book in The Chronicles ofBreed — a fast-paced, brutal, darkly funny sword and sorcery seriesperfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, and Scott Lynch.Breed is the anti-hero you really shouldn’t root for.You will anyway.Praise for the series:”The nearest thing I can compare this series to is MarkLawrence’s Broken Empire Trilogy. I absolutely revelled in theauthor’s joyous use of the English language. Very highlyrecommended.””If you are a Joe Abercrombie or Scott Lynch fan I would saythis would be up your street.””Genuine fantasy with a comedy edge is extremely rare and oftenattempts fall far short. This book hits the mark spectacularly.” All 6 books available now — read the entire series free withKindle Unlimited, or start Book One today. Two free prequel shortstories also available, see the author page for more details.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 9, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Love runs deep. So does betrayal.
In the nearly twenty years since tragically losing her husband, Morgan Wright has secretly lived dual lives. But when she hears possible evidence that he’s still alive, her devotion to his memory and to her new husband threatens to divide her loyalties.
Refusing to live with the uncertainty, Morgan enlists the aid of her best friend and undercover agent, Ty Stanton. Accepting the risks of potentially exposing a cover-up, they initiate an investigation into her past that stirs up far more questions than answers.
But Morgan’s gambled with her life before. And she’s ready to do it again.
Book FOUR in the multiple Award-Winning and Best-Selling The Women of Strength, Courage, and Hope Series, The Guardian “succeeds as both a suspenseful conclusion to a larger mystery and a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly love someone through uncertainty, loss, and change” (The Prairies Book Review).
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by Philip Eliot | Aug 9, 2026 | Fantasy |
A magical sequel to Pride and Prejudice.
When the girl who loves books finds a book of magic – anything can happen!
Mary Bennet lives to learn, so she jumps at the chance to visit her sister Jane and catalog the enormous book collection at the Bingleys’ new estate. And it’s in that collection that Mary discovers the mysterious book – ancient, hand-written, bound in a scaly skin, and written in an unknown language.
But then the book changes, and permits her to read it. It is a magical book, and it’s willing to teach her magic! A whole new world opens up to Mary, a world wondrous and strange. The rational, scientific young woman discovers that this world contains secret magicians, uncanny beings, artifacts of power – and dangers such as she had never imagined. This new world brings Mary new friends. But also powerful and dangerous enemies.
Mary Bennet and the Bingley Codex is the first book of the Regency Mage series, and begins Mary’s journey through this magical world. If you enjoy Jane Austen, Harry Potter, and Georgette Heyer, you’ll love Mary Bennet and the Bingley Codex because it blends Regency comedy of manners and fantasy high adventure.
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by Philip Eliot | Aug 9, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
“A high-stakes and exciting tale of good versus evil.” Kirkus ReviewsFor fans of The Lightning Thief, with maladies and medicine instead of mythology.Alex Revelstoke can see disease. And not just disease—injury, illness, anything wrong with the body. This comes in handy when a classmate silently chokes on a hotdog or when the school janitor suffers a heart attack unclogging a gooey science experiment gone awry. But his newfound gift soon puts him and an unsuspecting world in peril. Throughout time, Revelstokes have waged a battle with ancient evil itself. A man, a being, an essence—the creator of disease. Alex has seen his darkness. He has felt his strength. He does not want to fight. But Alex is the last Revelstoke. The war has just begun.A contemporary urban fantasy for middle grade to adult readers.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster’s writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Love in Bloom steamy contemporary romance collection. Bad Billionaires After Dark are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. “Mick” is a USA Today bestseller.
Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires!
Meet the Bad Boys… Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers, about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies.
In BAD BOYS AFTER DARK: MICK…
Amanda Jenner is done being a boring-man magnet and has finally taken control of her love life. As any smart paralegal would, she’s researched the hell out of how to seduce a man. She’s waxed, primped, and ready to put her newfound skills into action–and a masquerade bar crawl is the perfect venue for her solo coming-out party.
Entertainment attorney Mick Bad lives by two hard and fast rules. He never mixes business with pleasure, and he doesn’t do relationships, which makes the anonymity of a masquerade bar crawl the perfect place for a onetime hookup.
Amanda thinks she’s hit the jackpot when she bags a tall, dark, and sinfully delicious masked man–until she discovers the man she’s made out with is her off-limits boss. Mick’s already crossed a line he can never uncross, and one taste of sweet and sexy Amanda has only whet his appetite. When Mick offers to give Amanda a lesson in seduction–no strings, no regrets, and for goodness’ sake, come Monday, no quitting–the tables turn, and Mick’s totally unprepared for the lessons this sweet temptress provides.
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BAD BOYS AFTER DARK
Mick
Dylan
Carson
Brett
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WILD BOYS AFTER DARK (Available Now!)
Logan
Heath
Jackson
Cooper
The BILLIONAIRES AFTER DARK series are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM big family romance collection. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series. Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series:
SNOW SISTERS
Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White
THE BRADENS (at Weston, CO)
Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max)
Destined for Love (Rex & Jade)
Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley)
Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy)
Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack)
Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree)
THE BRADENS (at Trusty, CO)
Taken by Love (Luke)
Fated for Love (Wes)
Romancing My Love (Pierce)
Flirting with Love (Ross)
Dreaming of Love (Emily)
Crashing into Love (Jake)
THE BRADENS (at Peaceful Harbor)
Healed by Love (Nate)
Surrender My Love (Cole)
Crushing on Love (Shannon)
River of Love (Sam)
Whisper of Love (Tempest)
Thrill of Love (Ty)
BRADEN WORLD NOVELLAS
Promise My Love (Rex & Jade’s Wedding Novella)
Daring Her Love (1001 Dark Nights)
THE REMINGTONS
Game of Love (Dex)
Stroke of Love (Sage)
Flames of Love (Siena)
Slope of Love (Rush)
Read, Write, Love (Kurt)
SEASIDE SUMMERS
Seaside Dreams (Bella)
Seaside Hearts (Jenna)
Seaside Sunsets (Jamie)
Seaside Secrets (Amy)
Seaside Nights (Sky)
Seaside Embrace (Hunter)
Seaside Lovers (Grayson)
Seaside Whispers (Matt)
THE RYDERS
Seized by Love (Blue)
Claimed by Love (Duke)
Chased by Love (Trish)
Rescued by Love (Jake)??
Swept Into Love (Gage)?
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“You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” — New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
“?With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” -NYT Bestseller Julie Kenner?
“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” -NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely?
