by Philip Eliot | Feb 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Her determination fuels his desire. His mission threatens her dream. When Ava Howell promises her dying best friend she’ll finish renovating a Texas ghost town into a luxury vacation resort, she has no idea what she’s walking into. Her promise means leaving her new career and familiar life in New York to travel to a remote ranch in Texas. She’s good at what she does, and the ghost town vacation resort would look great on her resume, but it means tangling with the ex-military cowboy who is determined to stop her as soon as she arrives. Beau Paxton needs to sell the land and ghost town to save his family’s struggling ranch. He’s a formidable enemy to Ava’s determination, but the harder she works, the more his attraction for her grows. He doesn’t want to set aside his plans so she can succeed at hers, yet he finds himself doing just that… Will a promise bring a city girl and a sexy cowboy together? Or will a broken one drive them apart? Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Carolyn Brown, and RaeAnne Thayne , A Cowboy and a Promise is a heartwarming, small-town cowboy romance full of hope, healing, and the power of second chances in the wide Texas sky.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The town bad boy with a guarded heart… Champion bull-rider and all-around fun guy Chase Summers is everybody’s friend, but his affable personality hides a lifetime of pain. Having been abandoned as a young child, he learned young that he was unwanted. The only thing that saved him was his foster dad and life on Redemption Ranch. Now he spends his time on the rodeo circuit, sending home his winnings to help the ranch succeed, and his nights with buckle bunnies, making sure no one gets close enough to touch the pain deep inside. The town good girl who saw the good in everyone… Accountant Hailey Spencer is hired by Redemption Ranch to turn it into a profitable dude ranch—but she never expected to run into Chase. It’s not long before he is introduced to the son that she had with his best friend. The best friend who would’ve followed Chase anywhere…even the bull riding circuit with its deadly potential. With Hailey hanging on to resentment and Chase racked with guilt, the two try to fight their age-old attraction – in vain. Chase knows Hailey deserves more than a broken-down cowboy for her son and her heart. Can Chase resist the call of the rodeo and man up for a woman he’s loved for years or will he leave for the allure of the road? A heart-tugging, second-chance Western romance about love, forgiveness, and finding your forever home.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The BRAND-NEW totally addictive psychological suspense from international bestselling author Jane E. James. The house was meant to be a fresh start. But from the moment we arrived at 13 Rutland Terrace, something felt wrong. My daughter refuses to go near the cellar. The dog won’t stop barking. And then I found the photo — a family just like ours. Only the woman in it looks terrified. They lived here before us. Now I can’t stop thinking about her. Because this house is keeping secrets. And my husband . . . This chilling, twist-filled psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, B.A. Paris, K.L. Slater, Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland. READERS LOVE BEFORE US : ????? ‘Jane E. James has done it again . . . Blew my mind! Absolutely brilliant !’ Sharon V. ????? ‘One of the most gripping reading experiences I’ve had this year . . . The twists genuinely left me reeling.’ Christina R. ????? ‘ I couldn’t put it down . A very big, twisted ending. Brilliant read.’ Booklover Bev ????? ‘ I absolutely loved this book . The ending? It completely blew my mind — jaw on the floor, brain exploded.’ NetGalley Reviewer ???? ‘ If you like Freida McFadden, you will love this author .’ Cassandra H. ????? ‘ Gripped me right from the start . Twists and turns that will rock you. A must-read !’ Susan B. ????? ‘ I absolutely LOVED it . . . A suspenseful, addictive read that masterfully builds paranoia and dread. Kept me guessing until the very last page.’ Cin C. ????? ‘The plot twist was jaw-dropping . I could never have predicted that.’ Mokshita N.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A corporate executive vanishes without a trace. His domineering boss wants him back in the office, ASAP. Did Karl Larsson run off with a mistress? Was he kidnapped? Or had he just walked out once and for all on a life of debt and struggle? The deeper Freddy Ferguson digs into this one, the less it makes sense. The statements from Larsson’s long-suffering wife, from the stoner security guard who was the last to see the man alive, and from the respected reporter known for having the inside scoop just don’t add up. Where is the truth in this most perplexing of cases? Maybe in a slip of the tongue by an arrogant man, or in a dopesick junkie’s account of a seemingly random attack. Maybe in the pocket of a man who stalks without fear of being seen, or in the multimillion-dollar transactions of an anonymous shell company. One thing’s for sure, Freddie needs to crack this case before he becomes its next victim.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The BRAND NEW gorgeously heartfelt novel from the BESTSELLING author of The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright , Clare Swatman ? Perfect for fans of Kate Storey, Sally Page and Evie Woods ? Twenty years apart. One story to share.?? Emma sits down in a quiet rose garden in her local park, and from nowhere a handsome man sits next to her and turns her world upside down. Over the weeks, she and Nick meet regularly, always in the same place, always at the same time. They discover they have a lot in common – shared heartbreak, and shared dreams. They tell each other stories about the people they’ve lost – things they’ve never told anyone else. Bit by bit, they get to know each other, and fall in love. But there’s a catch, because however much they have in common, they have one big thing keeping them apart… twenty years apart. Because when Nick is sitting in the garden it’s 1999 – two decades before Emma is there. Emma never expected to fall in love again, but now she has, she’s not going to give up on it without a fight. But how do you turn something impossible into a happy ever after? Praise for Clare Swatman: ‘Irresistible… A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day’ Sunday Mirror ‘Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every women will identify with. Highly recommended.’ F.L. Everett ‘An absolutely gorgeous festive read which will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I related to Bea from the very first page of this beautifully written story.’ Freya Kennedy ‘It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too.’ Laura Pearson ‘Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms.’ Lisa Timoney ‘Swatman does it again! An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day.’ Rachel Dove
