by Philip Eliot | Sep 20, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Just when I thought life couldn’t get worse, a past nightmare returns. But this time he’s after more than my body. He wants it all—me and my daughter.Broken, abused, and all alone.I first met Detective Hudson Mott on the worst night of my adult life, and now four years later, he appears on my doorstep telling me I’m in danger. Again.The forbidden crush I harbored for him burns brighter when he refuses to leave us unprotected, determined to stick close. A massive, sexy former Navy SEAL who makes me feel safe and seen wants to insert himself into my crazy life plus is super adorable with my four-year-old.Yes, please. Maybe then I could actually sleep.We both wear internal scars from our pasts, though that doesn’t diminish the instant attraction and combustible desire that pulse between us.It might be forbidden, but I can’t stop wanting more and picturing us as a family.The killer wants Samantha and me for his own, and Hudson refuses to let that happen.I’ve survived a lot in my life…But this might be the final act that breaks me beyond repair.Mine to Shelter is a standalone, dual point of view, dark romantic suspense. Each book in the Protection Series can be read as a standalone, but because of character crossover, they are best read in order. Please note this book is for mature readers due to detailed intimate content, foul language, discussion of childhood abuse, past SA discussions, and a killer who will stop at nothing to take who he believes is his.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 20, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
“An action-packed romantic mystery with emotional weight.” —BookLife by Publishers WeeklyOn the glittering waters of the Caribbean, a yacht captain’s fight for survival forces her to rely on a man she swore she’d never trust.A fiercely independent yacht captain, Kenzie Wright has spent her life disregarding her family’s expectations. She thrives on freedom, charting her own course, and never staying in one place—or with one person—for long. But when a routine voyage thrusts her into the crosshairs of a deadly drug cartel, her carefully crafted agenda is blown apart. Her last hope to save herself and her crew is the partying playboy, Jaz.DEA informant Jasper Aylett has spent years hunting the cartel leader known only as the Ghost. The mission has cost him everything—his family, his reputation, and his chance at redemption. When a beautiful yacht captain gets caught in the Ghost’s web, Jaz risks his life to rescue her. It’s his last chance to secure the information he needs to take his enemy down—and get his life back.Kenzie is forced into hiding with Jaz, and now two cartels want her dead. With their lives on the line, Kenzie and Jaz must work together to unravel the Ghost’s network before it’s too late. But the closer they get to the truth—and to each other—the more their past wounds and buried fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them vulnerable to an enemy who won’t stop until they’re both destroyed.From a USA Today bestselling author… Don’t miss this heart-pounding suspense and swoon-worthy romance as Kenzie and Jasper discover their fight for survival—and for love—can only be won together.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 20, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
A steamy, INSTALOVE, accidental pregnancy, rock star, STANDALONE romance.Hearts and music both have one thing in common… their beat.Dance has always been my first love—the one place where I felt weightless, fearless, free. But after a devastating injury, I’m no longer sure who I am without it. I’ve been trying to piece myself back together… until he walks in.Jax is the last person I expected—famous, magnetic, and heartbreakingly gorgeous. A rising star in the music industry, his life is all chaos and noise. Mine? Quiet, uncertain. But the moment our eyes meet, it’s like the world snaps into focus. The connection is instant. The pull, undeniable.In his music, I find rhythm. In my presence, he finds something real. And somewhere between the notes and the movement, we find a love that hits like a lightning strike—sudden, overwhelming, and impossible to ignore.But when dreams collide and fame demands its price, will love be strong enough to hold the rhythm—or will everything fall out of sync?This is a New Adult contemporary romance about healing, fame, and the kind of love that doesn’t wait for permission—it crashes in and demands to be felt. Written in the Beat is perfect for fans of instant attraction, whirlwind passion, and heart-stealing moments that feel like fate.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 20, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
In this USA Today Bestselling novel, forty-two year old Jenny Beckett is dreading the holidays. Her fiancé has just called off their Christmas wedding, and she’s been evicted from her darling chicken coop cottage. When her estranged father dies and leaves her eight rustic guest cabins on Heron Lake, Jenny seizes the chance to make a new life. She packs up her dogs, her miniature horse and her beat up Airstream trailer and moves to the lake.Short on time and money, Jenny and her contractor, widower Luke, work feverishly to renovate the cabins in time for the festive holiday event she’s promised her very first guests. When an unexpected blizzard snows them in and jeopardizes the resort’s opening, Jenny and Luke work to save the event and, along the way, find true love… and the magic of Christmas.“A warm-hearted, charming Christmas story you won’t want to miss…”- Judith Keim, Best-selling Author of the Beach House Hotel Series
by Philip Eliot | Sep 20, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
She came home to help her aging father—and is confronted with the man he can never forgive.Trish Franklin, the county’s first female deputy, has returned to Winfield on the Lake Superior shore. She’s worried about her aging father, a man still embittered by the family tragedy that shattered their lives seven years ago.Then Grey Lawson comes home. He carries the guilt for the tragedy that tore her family apart.Grey has returned for one reason only—to care for the beloved great-aunt who raised him. Seven years away have given him plenty of time to face the selfish choices of his past and the pain they caused. He wants to make amends, especially to the woman who raised him and never stopped loving him.But some wounds refuse to heal.And against everything Trish believes she should feel, she finds herself drawn to the man her father hates. Then a disturbing series of near-fatal accidents begins. Even more chilling, each one seems to recreate the tragedy that drove Grey away in shame.Someone hasn’t forgotten.Someone hasn’t forgiven.And someone is determined to make Grey pay.As Trish races to uncover who is behind the escalating attacks, she must protect Grey while confronting an equally frightening truth—she may be falling in love with him. Can she stop a cycle of vengeance before someone else dies? And can love and forgiveness heal a family still trapped by the past?A suspenseful, faith-filled story of guilt, vengeance, forgiveness, and unexpected love from Carol Award–winning author Lyn Cote.“Lyn Cote’s Bitter Autumn is an edge of your seat, do not expect to put it down adventure. I am always emotionally spent when I finish her books! Bitter Autumn should serve as a wake up call for anyone who thinks they have a right to dish out vengeance or those who refuse to forgive. The book is not preachy but reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord. This story is full of bitter, twisted people who are not doing well emotionally or physically. Yet it is not a depressing book. The characters are well portrayed and the plot is fascinating. You do not want to miss this book!”
