by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
GriffJamieson Carr is my best friend, the one bright light in my mostly dark life.He’s sunshine, easy smiles, and a world-class bull rider.Me? I’m just a surly bull fighter with a sixth sense around animals.He thinks I’m the reason he’s so good, but that’s not true at all. Jamieson is a shining star who doesn’t need me.I should be glad I’m the lucky one who gets to stand beside him…but I’ve always wanted more.JamiesonGriff Shepard saved my life.Of course, that’s best friend goals don’t you think? Without him, I wouldn’t be half the bull rider I am today. He’s my good luck charm, closest confidant, and partner-in-crime all rolled into one.Griff might be a little grumpy, but he’s always got my back and joins in when I sing. Who doesn’t love a good sea shanty?I thought I knew everything about Griff.Until a road trip… and one kiss.Bull Riders Don’t Swoon is an emotionally charged romance between two best friends who work together in rodeo. A grumpy bull fighter who pines for his best friend finally shares his secrets—all of them. A road trip that turns into romance, heartfelt confessions, and an obsession with blueberries. Bull Riders Don’t Swoon will definitely have you swooning when Jamieson realizes the power of love.CW: alcoholic parent, off page physical abuse
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
A demon runs a bed and breakfast in southwest Virginia where sin never needs a reservation.A guilt-ridden retiree, two little boys, and a pair of meth making cousins will challenge America’s most wanted black widow, a haunted southern town, and the Devil himself.The quest for salvation will lead to the darkest parts of themselves as well as the beating black heart of Summit Valley, Virginia. The Maple Lodge, a B&B where the turn down service is to die for.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Fantasy |
Ladies don’t shame their families. Ladies don’t confront Otherworldly threats.Ladies certainly don’t admit some taint of the fae has touched their souls—unless they wish to find themselves confined to an Institution.Gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell is trying to be a lady. She conceals her true nature amongst her plants and her sketches—where she can almost shut out the whispers she alone hears. But a threat to her beloved aunt forces her from the comfort of home to a town perilously near an Otherworldly Crossing, with its ever-present risk of fae incursions.To protect her aunt and the townsfolk she comes to care for, she must uncover the individual responsible for a series of increasingly dangerous attacks—but to find this saboteur will require embracing the part of herself she fears most, an act that could cost her dearly. In a world where Vigilists lock up fae-touched mortals, Jessa must decide if she’s willing to risk exposing her true nature to obtain the truth and protect those she loves.Whispers in the Waters, a gaslamp fantasy novella, serves as the prequel to Tattoo of Crimson, the first book in the Blood of the Fae series. If you like quick-minded heroines who solve cases with logic and intuition, beautiful yet deadly fae, and Otherworldly intrigues, then you’ll love this mystery set in a world of manners and mythical monsters.Read this if you love:Botanical magic Feline companionsHidden abilitiesFamily secrets Fae bargains Cozy gaslamp mysteriesNo-spice fantasy with regency vibesReading order: Whispers in the Waters (prequel)Tattoo of CrimsonRuins of BoneBinding of SilverMirror of ArgentShades of Obsidian (releases October 2026)
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Other novels have played in this high-tech sandbox, to be sure, but few have done so in a way that makes a reader think and care for both people and artificial entities in such strong and equal measure.An exciting and complex thriller.” – Kirkus ReviewsLivingstone1813 has lost his memory.It’s been stolen from him.Ripped out of his head by an organ thief.He’s lost a decade of his life. Friends forgotten. Experiences erased. All obliterated. Even so, he understands this is how many humans live now, stealing parts from AI bots like him.Katie is trying to survive as best she can in a world where unemployment for humans runs at 50%. Some security consulting here, some memory theft there, and in between, trying to subvert the AI-controlled society.The problem for both of them is that the memory contained a secret. One that the forces who run society cannot allow to be revealed.Together, the unlikely duo team up—along with Auggie, the catbot—on an odyssey around the world and beyond to discover the truth of who nuked Silicon Valley and why.This thrilling adventure is perfect for fans of Martha Wells’ “Murderbot” or Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary.”“An intelligent, highly entertaining read—I’m all in, and you will be too.”– Readers’ Favorite“A vividly plausible—and terrifying—near-future world. . . Propulsive in all the right moments.” – The BookLife Prize“Caught me off guard in the best way. It’s a fast-paced, thought-provoking ride.” – San Francisco Book Review”Tightly paced, packed with intrigue and sprinkled with humour. Blade Runner meets Memento in the best sci-fi novel I’ve read this year!”- Edward Nile, author of The Ironshield Chronicles and the Xaidra Cycle”Heartbreaking, hopeful, and haunting. A must-read for fans of thoughtful sci-fi.”- Ilima Loomis, award-winning author of Eclipse Chaser
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Science Fiction |
What if primitive humans could change the future of the advanced alien race? The great human empires of the Bronze Age are locked in everlasting confrontation, with control of the Mediterranean as the coveted prize. Echelaos, prince of Pylos, prepares to wage war against treacherous Trojans to restore his honor and return his bride-to-be, Helen of Hatti. Ninurta-apal-Ekur, king of Assyria, follows the gods to conquer the neighboring tribes, while in Egypt, Khay, a grave robber, awakens the ancient evil.Meanwhile, the commander of an alien expedition that has arrived to study Earth faces a difficult decision about whether or not to interfere in these terrestrial matters. The expedition members reveal polar opinions, threatening to shape the future of humanity according to their own vision.Suddenly, all beings must proceed with extreme caution. Because alliances are fragile, betrayals are common, the great collapse has begun, and the new age is nigh.An unforgettable story of war, love, glory, and duty, “The Age of Heroes” is a historical sci-fi epic filled with action, adventure, and intrigue where gods, heroes, and aliens collide in a showdown for the ages.
