by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
She’s younger and my daughter’s nanny, but I want her anyway. When professional soccer player HUNTER HALE returns home after years of living in Europe, he needs only one thing: a nanny for his daughter, Story. The problem? No matter how highly skilled the candidates are, he doesn’t like any of them. The situation seems impossible until Story’s uncle, Hayden, finds the solution – his best friend, PIPER EVANS . With her little sister’s health declining, Piper was forced to drop out of college and help pay for her sister’s medical expenses from her college fund. Her plan? Find a job and save up money so she can continue her studies after taking a year off. Just as she’s about to start work at a local café, Hayden steps in with an offer she can’t refuse. Working as a live-in nanny for Hayden’s niece sounds like a dream come true—until Piper sees her new boss. It’s been years, and Hunter Hale is not like she remembers him. He’s handsome, well-built, and most definitely, off-limits…right? _ HALE is a steamy single dad sports romance. The book one of Hale Brothers series and can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Scandal, schemes, and a battle for survival—being bad never felt so good. Labeled scandalous by the local newspaper, Sadie and her daring circle of friends wear the title like a badge of honor. In a world where expectations are stacked against them, they refuse to back down. With fierce determination and bold defiance, these women push the limits of propriety, facing off against contempt, societal oppression, and a ruthless gender war. But no rivalry is fiercer than the one they share with Nellie—an enemy who will stop at nothing to see them fall. As schemes unfold and tensions rise, betrayal looms on the horizon. Who will outwit Nellie? Well, every bad girl deserves a hero… even if he’s not quite what he seems.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Tavish was the best boyfriend Kelsey ever had, but seven years ago he disappeared . Her archaeology career nursed her heartbreak. But Tavish is back, butting into her business – all the while wearing that … kilt. She’ll just have to show him who’s boss at this dig site. Because under these cliffs at Dunskey Castle, it is rumored lies the true palace of the kings of Alba (Ancient Scotland). Gggrr. How does Tavish know more about it than she does? All 14 Kindle sequels to Tavish are on sale for just .99 each in the USA Thur 2/26/26 – Sun 3/1/26! Midway through The Dunskey Castle Series, check out the prequel: RenFaire Druids Also by Jane Stain (as Cherise Kelley): Dog Aliens 1, 2 & 3: A Dog Story High School Substitute Teacher’s Guide: YOU CAN DO THIS! My Dog Understands English! 50 dogs obey commands they weren’t taught
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He promised he’d find her, no matter what. When he finally does, he’s broken beyond repair. Lauren grew up with Adam as childhood best friends in their isolated religious commune. Falling in love with him and carrying his child, she knows that he is her forever. But when Father Gideon arrives as the new head of their church, he begins to make some drastic changes that shake up everything they ever knew, including forcing her to marry Adam’s brother. Nobody will stand up to him, and he cannot be stopped, making Lauren’s only option to flee the only home she’s ever known. Adam has loved Lauren since he was a teenager, and cannot bear the idea of her being married to someone else. Breaking her out the night of her wedding, he knows that the consequences of helping her escape will be imprisonment in Father Gideon’s homemade hell on earth. Disappearing for the next four years, his only goal is survival, apart from brief moments when he thinks of Lauren, hoping she’s happy and safe. Holding on for years, not a day has gone by that Lauren doesn’t think of the man she loves, and his promise to return to her. When they are finally reunited, they realize that the flame between them continues to burn brightly, and Lauren is ready to start building a life together. However, Adam realizes that they have more than one obstacle to overcome if that’s to happen. Father Gideon is still searching for him, a prison escapee being a loose end he cannot have. There’s also the matter of finding their long-lost daughter. Not to mention, Adam is no longer the boy she used to love, as years in a hellish labor prison have left him with demons he cannot shake. Can Lauren and Adam escape their past and find the happiness they’ve been denied for so long? NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a standalone read with mild swearing (no f-bombs), a closed door, and a guaranteed HEA! Potential triggers include PTSD, suicide, and teenage pregnancy.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I’ve spent the better part of eight years resisting my best friend’s little sister. What’s one more week? The hardest week ever when it includes a proposition to be her dating coach. Eight years ago I fell into a secret summer fling with the bright, big-hearted Juliet before our lives went in different directions. Now, I’m the grumpy to her sunshine on a popular dating podcast we host, and when a wealthy fan gives us a charming coastal cottage as the biggest thank you ever, we head to the town where I grew up to give it a makeover. And find the house has only one bed. Located under a mirrored ceiling. To make matters even harder, the woman I’ve been pining for tells me she wants to try to find the one and would I please be her dating coach for the week ? Like hell I’ll let her date other men. I’ll coach her on three dates with me . But the second I take her out, I don’t feel like her teacher. I feel like she’s mine, especially when the first night ends with us tangled up together in that bed. Each night we grow closer, but this dating experiment forces me to face my greatest fear – whether a man like me is worthy of her love. Even though I’m already head over heels for her. The Accidental Dating Experiment is Juliet and Monroe’s romance. Tropes: Brother’s best friend, one who got away, frenemies to lovers, second chance, grumpy/sunshine, small town romance!
