by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
They let go once and called it the right thing. Now Emma is back in Josh’s world. She is the consultant hired to fix his biggest product launch. He is the boss who never stopped wanting her. The city is wet from a storm. A kiss in a crowded gala turns a quiet reunion into a second chance neither of them planned. Work comes first. That is the rule. But late nights turn into slow burn heat. Boardroom pressure collides with bedroom pull. Loyalty, power, and timing get tested. Love versus career feels like the real deal they can’t work out. After the Carousel is a contemporary spicy second chance office romance. Dual POV. High emotion. High heat. Set on the West Coast with secret meetings, sharp banter, and a payoff that feels earned. Tropes and vibes • Second chance office romance • High heat • CEO and consultant • Forbidden workplace chemistry • Boardroom to bedroom • Love versus career • Kinky dom/sub • And plenty of spice from Ferris Wheel, to toys and travels • HEA Series note Book two in the Carousel Romance series. Can be read as a standalone. Reading Pleasure Carousel first adds extra punch.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Dark Romance |
He’s an unhinged enforcer sent to kill her family. She’s the rival assassin who shoots him first. Now, he’s utterly obsessed and will burn the world for her ?? ? FOR FANS OF SADIE KINCAID, KYLIE KENT AND NICOLE FOX ? Praise for Zara Cox: ????? ‘Wow! The naughtiest book I’ve read this year, so hot it made ME blush! Zara Cox is a sizzling new voice’ Kitty French, USA Today best-selling author ????? ‘I love a badass dirty talking mafia man’ Reader Review ????? ‘The dirty talk was filthy ‘ Reader Review ????? ‘ This is what mafia romance is made of’ Reader Review Underboss, enforcer, executioner I’m the Enforcer—the last face you see when there’s no one left to hear you scream. I finally know who killed my mother, and I’m ready to burn the world to the ground. But as I move to strike, she’s already there. Sofiya Mancinelli. Assassin. Enemy. Two steps ahead. And when she puts a gun to my head, all I can think is – she was sent to kill me, but how the hell do I survive long enough to make her mine? Assassin, seductress, enemy I’m the Assassin. My job is simple: stop Rafaele Salvatore from taking revenge. But I’ve always had a thing for scorching-hot psychos—and the brutal, dirty-talking Enforcer is the most compelling I’ve ever met. Instead of ending him, I agree to a thirty-day truce. He doesn’t know I plan to make him fall for me. Hard. Even if it means he forgets everything he’s bled for. A scorching enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with lethal heat, pulse-pounding danger, and a Bonnie & Clyde twist you’ll never forget. Tropes: Enemies to lovers Captor / captive Rival families Intense and dark Possessive and obsessive MMC Only one bed Praise k!nk Fiery and passionate
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
AN AMAZON TOP 30 BESTSELLER! One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. Imagine my surprise when Mr. Sexy in a Suit breezed through the door on the first day of school. Ladies and gentlemen, meet my new boss. Not only does he instantly recognize me, but he accuses me of stealing something valuable from him the morning I walk-of-shamed out of his apartment. When bullying me into a confession doesn’t work, he turns my life into a living nightmare – as if that will coax me into returning what I supposedly stole. But this is my school, and the only thing I’ll be returning is payback. Game. On. There’s only one problem. I wanted him before I hated him, and even now, a part of me still wants him. Somehow, through all of our fighting, through the anger and the pranks, I think I’m falling in love with the enemy. REVIEW “This was such a light, easy read that had me laughing so hard at times. The bickering and the pranks between Reagan and Jaxon was just hilarious. Everything was well written.” — Briana Cooper, GoodReads Reviewer “This book had me laughing out loud and snorting liquid out my nose! Kristen absolutely killed it with this rom-com. This book floored me with its witty banter, juvenile games, hilarious awkwardness, super sexy bedroom scenes and unbreakable friendships.” — Kara, Rotella Reads “All the stars. Kristen is a master storyteller and her writing voice is so distinct and hilarious and I loved every minute of it. Seriously, READ THIS NOVEL. It’s just amazing. Perfection. Absolutely adored it.” — Bookish Belle “Kristen really delivered on a super steamy and hilarious romantic comedy. I just have to say that office scene… HOLY MOLY, I needed a fan to cool me off after that one!” — Nikki Pennington, ARC Recipient
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The Lies Always Told is an emotional, millionaire, secret relationship, small town romance with mental health and chronic illness. It is Baker Oaks #4 but it can be read as a stand alone. Perfect for the fans of emotional rollercoasters and angst filled stories! My dad always said that tragedy strikes in threes and I never knew what he meant until now. You see I never thought falling in love for Gus Zabana, millionaire and most eligible bachelor of our times, could happen or would be considered a tragedy but when he is 6’4’, perfect dark skin, handsome, and good in bed, there’s no much you can do. Did I mention our parents have been friends for forever and that he’s older than me? That’s the true tragedy. But after one night of lingering hands and scorching hot touches, he kisses me—hard. He shows me what I’ve been missing for years and just as exhilarating as the high is, so is the crash. I’m trying to balance a new job, a new town, and my feelings for Gus, when my sister announces she’s dating his twin brother too. Cue tragedy number two. We couldn’t possibly tell everyone now that we have been sneaking around for months, sharing beds, swimming without clothes, and traveling just the two of us. Even if he’s the funny guy who drives me wild behind closed doors making all of my wildest dreams come true (even the ones I didn’t know I wanted.) He says he’s not good for me, until he is. He says he has mastered the art of serial dating but keeps calling me because he wants to see me. He says he’s too old, until he forgets how much older and even though he is gentle, he also has the roughest hands and uses them at the right time. But when the third tragedy comes, this one out of my control, only the bond I share with Gus can pull me from going under the wave. I—Nellie Thompson— swore I would fight to stay afloat but wave after wave crashes becoming a flood of challenges and I really would like to avoid letting them take us adrift. Could our bond be enough to survive the undertow? Or will it be swept away, leaving nothing but the wreckage behind? Small town Secret relationship Mental health rep Chronic illness rep Millionaire Multicultural Care taking
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
A former assassin makes a new start in a small town on the coast of Italy, but puts herself squarely in the sights of an old enemy when she helps the townspeople fight back against the local crime boss. No good deed goes unpunished. Leine Basso is settling into her new life in a quiet village in Italy when a small-time crook threatens the town. Leine steps in to help, drawing the attention of an old adversary who she thought was long gone. When her enemy learns that Leine is still alive, he orders her assassination. But Leine is not an easy target, and she eliminates the hired guns sent to kill her. Frustrated by his failed attempts, her adversary vows to take vengeance and kill her himself. As tension builds and the threat escalates, Leine’s past collides with her present, blurring the line between friend and foe. In a breathtaking showdown, Leine unleashes her deadly skills to protect not only herself but the tight-knit community she has grown to love. Will she succeed–or will her enemy destroy everything she holds dear? With adrenaline-pumping action and a formidable female lead, D.V. Berkom takes readers on a thrilling ride as Leine fights to protect her new home and herself from the ultimate terminal threat. ***Grab your copy today! *** What early readers are saying about Terminal Threat: “D V. Berkom has once again created a fast-paced, action-filled, nail-biting story filled with intrigue and suspense.” ~Lynda Custer “I regretted getting to the end so quickly but definitely didn’t regret reading it. I just loved the book and can’t wait for the next.” ~ Julie Howard “DV has surpassed herself…The story is exciting, the pace is fast and the setting is perfect…another hit for me and one I won’t hesitate to recommend to lovers of books that are full of action with a strong female lead.” ~Hazel Howorth, Reading Stuff-n-Things “Get your copy of DV Berkom’s sensational new Leine Basso thriller, Terminal Threat today…and sleep with a pistol under your pillow!” ~Rosemary “…non-stop action and intriguing characters…This is a page turner, folks, with our heroine using all of her skills to stay alive.” ~James “…twists and turns and lots of ‘badassery’ that is typical from Leine and her partners in crime.” ~ Diane Wagner “Another thrill ride by D.V.” ~Bob Gordon “Loved it. She is still a badass.” ~Angel “…Her characters jump off the page…” ~Joan “Another exciting Leine Basso non-stop thriller – when the action starts, it never stops.” ~Betsy “A great story full of action…” ~Ellen White “Excellent!” ~ Laurie Biundo “Fasten your seatbelts everyone…This is another excellent book in the Leine Basso series.” ~Gill Powell
