by Philip Eliot | May 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
They took the wrong girl. Only one man can get her back.The pulse-pounding debut of the Mason Ashford Thriller series.Former U.S. Marshal and Army Ranger Mason Ashford thought he’d buried his violent past. But when a powerful judge’s daughter vanishes without a trace, Mason teams with a disgraced detective to follow a trail that leads somewhere far darker than either of them expected — straight into an international network of human trafficking with powerful friends in very high places.The clock is running out. The people behind it have everything to lose. And Mason has never been good at walking away.Bad Faith is a high-octane thriller perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Robert Crais, David Baldacci, and James Patterson.
by Philip Eliot | May 13, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A modern woman. The Highland Chieftain she thought she’d lost forever. A love that defies time itself.When historical linguist Caitlin Donaldson returns to her childhood home of Craigievore Castle after her parents’ sudden deaths, she expects grief, not ghosts from her past. But waiting in the shadows is Duncan MacReady—the man who vanished from her life without a word.Only now, he claims to be a sixteenth-century Highland chieftain—and before Caitlin can demand answers, he drags her back through time itself.In his own century, Duncan is fighting to save his clan from destruction. The key lies in an ancient inscription only Caitlin can decipher. She’s his only hope. But every secret he hides, and every spark that still burns between them, threatens to destroy them both.Caitlin can’t return to her world without his help. Duncan can’t save his people without hers. And as loyalty, love, and time collide, they must decide what’s worth saving… and what they’re willing to lose forever.Time of the Chieftain begins an epic new time-travel romance series from the author of Stones of Scotland—where passion bridges centuries and destiny is written in the stars.
by Philip Eliot | May 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The Golden Girls meet Dirty Harry…from USA Today bestselling authorsWhen Lillian Summer Fairview’s husband up and dies on her, it leaves the last living member of the most prestigious family in the small town of Summer Shoals, Georgia, in a hot money mess. Desperate to keep up the family name and give the man a decent burial, penniless Lil cooks up a shady deal that lands her smack-dab in the slammer.Burdened by her shameful secret and a crumbling family estate, Lil entrusts Summer Haven’s care to her best friend, Maggie, who recruits two more over-fifty ladies to help. But when Maggie discovers that Lil’s restitution is ten times the amount she “borrowed” from the federal government, she’s convinced Lil has taken the fall for someone else’s crime.Will these gals be able to get some vigilante justice for Lil, or will the swindler get away with hoodwinking a sweet little old lady?Recipes included!(Originally published as In for a Penny in the Granny/G Team series)Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire series chronologically and follow the character development, the following is the correct order. The stories are secondary to the main series.1. In for a Penny2. Collard Greens and Catfishing3. Christmas Cookies and a Confession – A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story4. Deviled Eggs and Deception5. Sweet Tea and Second Chances – A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story6. Fried Pickles and a Funeral7. Wedding Mints and Witnesses
by Philip Eliot | May 13, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
A gentle rainforest story about kindness, courage, and caring for our world.Deep in a lush rainforest near a roaring waterfall, young Yara rescues a frightened Tawari tree seedling from destruction. As the tree grows strong under her care, Yara learns that protecting nature is an act of love—and one that can come full circle.When Yara later falls seriously ill, ancient rainforest wisdom reveals that the very tree she once saved holds the key to her healing, reminding readers that when we care for the Earth, it cares for us in return.Yara’s Tawari Tree is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book that introduces young readers to environmental stewardship, empathy, and the powerful bond between children and the natural world.A timeless, comforting story for ages 4–8—perfect for families, classrooms, and Earth Day reading.
by Philip Eliot | May 13, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
“A fast moving, engaging tale in what promises to be an epic fantasy romance series,” Kirkus Reviews.The first time Chancery’s twin sister tried to kill her was on their ninth birthday. In the intervening years, nothing improved. In fact, Judica stabbed her hand with a fork just this morning so she could take the last pancake.Then Judica threw it to her dog.But Chancery has a secret.She’s been watching their people’s finest warrior for years while she was supposed to be studying. He’s gorgeous, powerful, and a genius in all military applications—flawless in every way. Chancery thinks he may like her, too.But he’s supposed to marry her evil twin, because their mother chose Judica as her heir, the future empress of one-sixth of the earth.Chancery, sick of all the drama, decides to run away from court to live among the humans, but the day before she’s supposed to leave, she’s helping her prepare for a ball. She tries on her mother’s royal ring and the staridium stone reacts to her. She inadvertently fulfills an ancient prophecy of the woman who will unite the six families and save the entire world.There’s no way her mother’s going to let her leave now, and things just became much more complicated.
