by Philip Eliot | Feb 9, 2026 | Dark Romance |
I took her to get revenge, but now I want so much more. Rory Kostalova was never part of the plan. Kidnapping the Russian mafia princess was a move for control, a way to gain the upper hand in a brutal war. She was meant to break, to bend to my will like everyone else. But Rory is different—strong, fiery, untouchable. What started as a way to get even turns into something darker, something neither of us can control. She stirs the chaos inside me, makes me crave her in ways I shouldn’t. I took her freedom to punish her family, but now she’s the one I can’t let go. To save her, I’ll have to break every rule, cross every line. I’ll be the one to set her free—even if it destroys me. No Promises, No Lies is a standalone crossover mafia hockey romance with dark themes and spice. Tropes include: Hockey Romance Mafia Romance Arranged Marriage New Adult Enemies to Lovers Captive Romance “I didn’t know where else to go.”
by Philip Eliot | Feb 9, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Playing it safe “Safe” is Nora Sánchez’s friend. “Danger” is her enemy. Stick with those two words, and she’ll never hurt again. Opposites attract Nora avoids physical contact. Galley Rutherford can’t get enough of the coeds touching him and him touching them. When a night of trouble brings Nora and Galley in proximity, they’re drawn to one another. Why doesn’t she like to be touched? Why can’t he keep his hands to himself? Hearts beating as one The more they learn to use touch and words to understand one another, the more they fall into a safe, friendly zone. Or is it dangerous when words and touching take them down a path toward heartbreak? She’s played it safe for as long as she can remember. He lives life on the wilder side. When soft and quiet collide with solid and loud, someone’s bound to get hurt. Author note: Galley “filthy-mouthed” Rutherford is THE KING of f-bombs. But he’s filthy hot, too. Read at your own risk.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 9, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
The street racer meets the shy librarian. Luke grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, but that never stopped him from making his dreams a reality. When Violet stumbles into his shop, Luke knows he’s met his match. But Violet isn’t like most girls. She’s sheltered and quiet, content to live in the world provided by the books she loves so much. Both ruled by the lessons of their pasts, will their relationship ever get a chance at a future?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 9, 2026 | African-American & Black Interest |
A BRAND NEW spicy summer romance set in everybody’s favourite matchmaking hotel For fans of Meghan Quinn and Ali Hazelwood! Tropes: ? Matchmaking ? Rockstar romance ? Grumpy sunshine ? Opposites attract ? Forced proximity ? Fake dating ? Celebrity comeback ? Playboy with hidden depths ? Luxury hotel setting They say opposites attract… right? Ex-rock star Jake used to have it all. But a fall from grace has left him with a career in tatters. Trying to salvage his reputation, his agent suggests a trip to sunny California’s brand new five-star Love Hotel. The plan is to instigate a fake whirlwind social media romance to reignite his star power. Simple. Except, Jake barely knows how to use a hashtag. And he’s definitely not looking for love. Looking for a second chance at finding true love, Halle has categorically sworn off musicians and social media after a painful break-up. So, when matched with notorious bad boy Jake, they’re a dating disaster waiting to happen, right? Jake’s here for the clicks. Halle is craving a connection. ¬ Except the Love Hotel’s matchmaking team are the experts for a reason. And after two weeks of forced proximity in paradise, Halle and Jake discover that the pairing which at first seemed so wrong starts to feel so right… Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Meghan Quinn and Sarah Adams! Praise for Olivia Spring: ?????????? ‘ADORE Olivia’s pitch perfect romances – one of the few who can have me swooning over her male characters.’ Bestselling author Kristen Bailey ?????????? ‘I was hooked from the first chapter. An absolute delight!’ Bestselling author Laura Carter ?????????? ‘Through Olivia’s wonderful writing style, I honestly felt as though I was there’ Reader Review ?????????? ‘Well what can I say apart from this book is a rare gem. It has everything book lovers will adore’ Reader Review ?????????? ‘Once you get hooked into the story you won’t want to put it down.’ Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Feb 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s a rocket scientist. She’s a cheerleader-turned-actress. What could possibly go wrong when meddling seniors play matchmaker? Morgan Holbrook has a PhD in jet propulsion, a plum research position at CalTech and a sexy, new neighbor who is way out of his league. He’s got all the confidence in the world where it comes to applied physics, but he’s never been the guy who gets the girl. Enter Amelia Camden: bright, bubbly, and fiercely independent. She’s sworn off boyfriends, focusing instead on her budding acting career. But when her nerdy, next door neighbor passes up his high school reunion, party enthusiast Amelia is determined to change his mind. Wanting his former classmates to appreciate Morgan the way she does, as a brilliant, compassionate, engaging man, she goads him into a haircut, a great suit and a pair of contact lenses. Morgan plays along with the sexy Amelia. Who wouldn’t? But when her flattery turns to flirtation, he knows it’s all part of the act. Full of laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and heartwarming meddling from senior citizen matchmakers, An Unlikely Match is a feel-good romance that proves love can be found where you least expect it.
