by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
She thought hiding in the shadows kept her safe.He’s the only man who can see her clearly—even when she’d rather disappear.For ten years, Angela Leahy has guarded her heart with the same precision she uses to guard the high-profile clients of the entertainment law firm where she works. One public betrayal destroyed her reputation and nearly derailed her future, and the media proved they would devour every piece of her if given the chance.So she learned to live small. Quiet. Invisible.At least, she thought she was invisible—until the morning she spills a scalding cup of coffee down the front of her notoriously grumpy boss, Ward Burke.To the world, Ward is the handsome, ruthlessly brilliant attorney whose family name guarantees power, wealth, and attention. Scandal sheets call him a billionaire. Whispers call him untouchable. Angela calls him the man who barely knows she exists.But Ward has been watching her for a long time and the moment her walls crack, he steps through them as if he always belonged there.As Angela and Ward begin dismantling the assumptions they’ve made about each other, sparks turn into something deeper—something she’s terrified will drag her back into the spotlight she’s spent a decade avoiding. Because getting involved with Ward means risking everything: her hard-won anonymity, her fragile peace, and the secrets she’s fought to bury.When attention finally finds her again, Angela must face the truth she’s been running from.Some ghosts don’t stay quiet forever and love—real love—demands the one thing she’s never been able to give.Her trust.Billionaire heroWallflower heroineDark secret / hidden pastWorkplace romanceGrumpy boss × quiet assistantRedemption arcSlow-burn ? emotional payoffScandal + media spotlightHurt/comfortProtective hero
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Romantasy |
The Secret History meets Twilight in this gripping Dark Academia with a romantasy twist!Some secrets are written in the starsOthers hide in the shadowsThere were many myths told about Cambridge. Stories woven from rumour and skewed half-truths, the thin fabric passed from hand to hand in the shadows. The university kept the true, unfiltered secrets of this place. Only a select few were capable of understanding what it had to tell. People like us. We understood because we were part of it. Because we were the biggest secret of all.Cambridge student Mabel Golding learned long ago to keep her head down and avoid getting entangled in other people’s drama, but when her best friend, Zoe, is drawn into the circle of a mysterious student society with centuries of history, Mabel feels inordinately uneasy. Even more so when she soon finds herself dangerously close to the heart of The League of Starlings, and to its inscrutable leader, Blake… ? ? ?Readers LOVE Starling Nights!’This is one of those books that makes my heart sing.’ ?????’The college ambience was so beautiful and the dark academia vibes made it the perfect autumn read ‘ ?????’An amazing dark academia fantasy’ ?????’I loved this! The setting was PERFECTION, it’s atmospheric and spooky, the author really nails the dark academia aspect’ ?????’The vibes are immaculate, I loved the dark academia combined with a really unique supernatural element! Such a fantastic book’ ?????’It’s hauntingly emotional’ ?????’Oh wow I am obsessed with this book – this dark academia fantasy has me begging on my knees for the sequel asap!’ ?????’Dark, atmospheric and very well written.’ ?????’An atmospheric, tension-filled story that grabbed me straight away.’ ?????’I absolutely ate this up, I loved the vibes and characters! A beautiful story’ ?????’Thoroughly enchanting’ ?????’I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait to read more from this author.’ ?????’Fun dark academia romance with some absolutely unique vibes’ ?????’An atmospheric masterpiece blending dark academia, supernatural beings and romance perfectly’ ?????’This is the kind of novel that will leave you thinking for months after… the kind of novel that will leave you spellbound’ ?????’The romance burn is slow, the mystery is enticing, the spice is closed door, and the setting is atmospherically modern gothic.’ ?????’The story has this soft, magical quality that pulls you in slowly and then completely wraps around you like a blanket.’ ?????’Highly addictive book.’ ?????’It was such a unique blend of real and fantasy. I highly recommend this to someone looking for something outside their usual genre that has romance, fantasy, and action.’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
Some temptations are impossible to resist.He was an irritating tyrant she couldn’t stand.She was an annoying thorn who distracted him.Sterling Harrison was an impossible force—unyielding, demanding, and dangerously magnetic. Addison Mitchell was determined to resist him, guarding her heart with every ounce of strength she had. But Sterling didn’t play by the rules. Behind his arrogant smirk hid a passion that threatened to shatter every wall she’d built to protect her heart.For Sterling, Addison was more than just a complication—she was an obsession. She challenged him at every turn, refusing to bend to his will, and igniting a passion beyond his control. With every heated glance and every teasing touch, he pushed her closer to the edge. Their brief agreement was supposed to be just a game—an affair fueled by fiery desire and nothing more.When lust becomes love, and secrets threaten to destroy it all, Addison and Sterling must decide—will they fight for their future or let vengeance steal it away?Seduced by Temptation is the sizzling second installment in Laura A. Barnes’s Mitchell Winery Series. Perfect for fans of steamy, enemies-to-lovers office romance with a twist of scandal and redemption. Indulge in temptation—you know you want to.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
A sexy, billionaire, Hollywood, stand-alone romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …I’m not the type of girl who picks up a man on a rooftop bar.Not the kind of girl who lets a man’s hands roam my body, discovering I have no panties on.Never the girl who has hours’ worth of o’s from a smoking-hot one-night stand.But Dominick makes it so easy to say yes.His body, his moves, and his oh-so-wicked tongue have me saying it over and over again.Yes, please.Yes, more.Yes, right there. He worships every inch of my body, and I’m still sore the next morning when I meet him again.This time, he’s Mr. Dalton, my sister’s cutthroat entertainment lawyer.And he has a proposition for me.He wants to make me famous.Of course, that means sharing a screen with my wildly jealous sister.It means giving up my career.It means the whole world will suddenly know everything about me.Which presents one catastrophic problem—Dominick doesn’t date famous people.So, do I take a chance at becoming a Hollywood star, or do I pass up the opportunity to be with the man who gave me a taste of forever?There are five stand-alone books in the Dalton Family Series:The LawyerThe BillionaireThe Single DadThe InternThe Bachelor
by Philip Eliot | Apr 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Andy Walker was supposed to marry Owen Monroe.Instead, he left her at the altar and disappeared without a word, taking her future with him and leaving her to face the fallout alone. Humiliated, heartbroken, and pregnant, Andy rebuilt her life in Freehope with one goal: protect her daughter at all costs.Owen was never supposed to come back.After twelve years, he shows up, still carrying the anger of a betrayal he never understood. But the truth about that day is not what he thought, and while he was gone, Andy built a life without him.One that includes a daughter he never knew existed.Her name is Jenna.Now Owen wants answers. He wants a place in his child’s life. And he wants the woman he never stopped loving. But Andy is not the girl he left behind, and forgiveness is not something she gives easily.This time, if Owen wants a second chance, he is going to have to earn it.******This is a SLOW BURN full-length SECOND CHANCE novel with an HEA, featuring a SECRET BABY!Please use the “Look Inside” feature or check the author’s website for any CONTENT WARNINGS regarding this book.
