by Philip Eliot | May 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
A magic cupcake. A culinary killer. The perfect recipe for murder.Wren knew her sweet treats could work wonders, but she never knew they could work magic. She barely has time to wrap her head around the stunning revelation when the head of the prestigious Confectioner’s Guild falls down dead before her. Poisoned by her cupcake. Now facing murder charges in a magical world she doesn’t understand, Wren must discover who framed her or face the headsman’s axe. With the help of a handsome inspector and several new friends, Wren just might manage to learn the ropes, master her new powers, and find out who framed her. But when their search for clues leads to a deep-rooted conspiracy that goes all the way to the top, she realizes that the guild master isn’t the only one at risk of death by chocolate. If Wren can’t bring the powerful culprit to justice, she and her friends will meet a bittersweet end. The Confectioner’s Guild is a delicious YA fantasy mystery. If you like spunky chefs and twisty mysteries with a drizzle of romance, then you’ll love Claire Luana’s scrumptious tale that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.Buy The Confectioner’s Guild to conquer your cravings with a magical mystery today!Read the complete Confectioner Chronicles:
The Confectioner’s Guild (Book One)
The Confectioner’s Coup (Book Two)
The Confectioner’s Truth (Book Three)
The Confectioner’s Exile (Prequel)
Or grab the entire series for one low price: The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series
by Philip Eliot | May 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Fame and love collide in this sizzling romance.Amber has only ever wanted one thing in life. To be a star. When that dream has finally come true, an old friend ends up getting in the way and friendships may end up jeopardizing everything. Now in a time when privacy is a thing of her past, where paparazzi follow her every move, she’ll need to decide what’s more important to her, because it’s more than just her career on the line.Tom has struggled for years with his feelings towards Amber, his best friend’s little sister. The woman has been driving him crazy since… well, forever. Now that she’s on every TV set, every movie poster in the country, it’s even harder to avoid looking into those sexy blue eyes and not remembering her passion. Especially when she’ll be spending the next few months back in Denver filming her latest movie. This time, Tom may not be able to hold back the sparks that fly between them.
by Philip Eliot | May 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She thought she’d protected her heart…
After a tumultuous childhood, nurse Jamie Westmoreland craves the comfort of predictability. She loves her quiet life in a small Texas ranching town and finally feels in control until a handsome rancher becomes her newest patient. He challenges her at every turn, but Jamie is too stubborn to admit she enjoys their sparring, and that he makes her heart race. But when his charming little cowboy son starts following her around, her long-neglected heart opens.
Thomas Tremayne, the eldest son of a well-respected local ranching family, is both mom and dad to his young son and has no plans to change. When a ranch injury requires an in-house expert, the nurse who called him out on his attitude is sent to help him heal. She’s even harder to resist on his ranch than she was at the hospital, but Thomas is determined to try—except he’s out-numbered. His son decided he wants a mom, and nurse Jamie is his choice.
Can two stubborn adults let down their guard long enough to let love in again?
by Philip Eliot | May 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A Kentucky pastry chef must bake the perfect wedding cake—while sifting through murder suspects—in this delightful cozy mystery full of humor, sass, and Southern recipes.“Delicious goodies, a small Southern town, quirky characters—even a cat—what else could a mystery fan ask?” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic mysteriesBucolic Rumford, Kentucky has glowing fields of bluegrass, a fine selection of bourbons, and now a professional pastry chef. Broken-hearted Sophia Cummings has come home from New York City. She’s not there a minute before she’s charmed into making her high school friend Charlotte’s wedding cake. The kitchen at the Rumford Country Club seems perfect until Chef Emile’s body is discovered, sprawled near the stove, a cast iron skillet on the floor close by. With one look at the shiny, new frying pan, Sophia knows it’s not Emile’s. She offers her knowledge to Sheriff Carter and her talents to Evelyn, the manager, who needs an interim chef. The mood in the country club is grim: Emile’s peppery personality had burned members and staff alike. Sophia wonders which one of them burned him?A perfect cozy mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke and JoAnna Carl, Cake and Punishment will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Review Praise for Cake and Punishment:“A delightful new series, introducing an appealing cast of amusing, gossipy Southern women and a spunky sleuth…Readers of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay, will savor the humor and bakery connection.”—Library Journal“Cozy fans, especially those who are compulsive early-morning bakers, will look forward to Sophia’s further culinary adventures.” —Publishers Weekly“Snappy writing and a winning cast of characters. Interest in foodie mysteries remains high.”—Booklist”Delicious goodies, a small Southern town, quirky characters—even a cat—what else could a mystery fan ask? Recipes, of course. Yum, yum. Maymee Bell’s book is delightful. Or maybe delicious.” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic mysteries”Cake and Punishment is baked to order. From murder to love to apple pie, it is a ridiculously satisfying read. Get ready for your tastebuds to be tickled!”—Melissa Bourbon, national bestselling author of the Magical Dressmaking mysteries”A sweet treat for a cozy mystery. Maymee Bell brings small town Kentucky to life. Great read to curl up on your front porch with—add a glass of sweet tea and you are enjoying a taste of southern living.”—Nancy Parra, bestselling author of the Baker’s Treat mysteries“A mouthwatering, Southern delight of a mystery!” —Liz Mugavero, author of the Pawsitively Organic mysteries“Grab a glass of sweet tea or a cookie before you pick up Cake and Punishment by Maymee Bell. You will want a sweet treat while you are reading it!!”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews“A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home.” —San Francisco Book Review About the Author Maymee Bell lives in Kentucky with her family and her two schnauzers. She likes strong coffee, slow-country days, and fresh-baked cookies?but she likes telling stories best of all. This is her first Southern Baker mystery.
by Philip Eliot | May 15, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Rejected by my fated mate. Exiled and unable to shift. And I’m going into heat thanks to the mate bond…
Three fierce, outcast alphas are all that stand between me and certain death in the dangerous wilderness. They offer me the safety of their pack, but in return, I must give them something they crave.
They demand I share my heat with them, paying for their protection with the only thing I can offer…
My body.
No matter how much my hidden wolf longs to join their pack, I can’t trust them or their intentions. And they can’t trust me or my secrets. There are things about my past even I don’t know.
None of that matters, though. What these alphas want, they get. And right now, that’s me.
Now a complete series!
Rejected Wolf Pack is a steamy wolf shifter romantasy featuring a half-breed whose fated mate rejects her. Each book of this spicy series unleashes new mate bonds and deeper poly themes. By the end of this high heat series, Freya will bring all her alphas to heel to get her happily ever after.
What readers love about Protected by Outcasts:
I loooooved this first book in the series! Love our girl Freya! Sassy, smart, determined! She’s a kick ass female lead – Lacee on Amazon.com ?????
the steam coming off these alphas got it fogging up my screen – Tana P on Amazon.com ?????
Loved it. Very sassy & saucy ? – Fiona on Goodreads ?????
Couldn’t put it down; every time the page ended I couldn’t wait to see what happened next – veroc86 on Amazon.com ?????
LOVED IT! I love the enemies to lovers trope, all the angst, the action, adventure and definitely the SPICE! – Haydee O on Amazon.com ?????
The dynamics between her and this pack range from sweet and cute, to very hot and insanely dangerous – Kyara on Amazon ?????
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