by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
When Dallas Westbrook is forced to the dugout after an injury ends his professional baseball career, he’s offered the position of head coach for the team that built him. But he’s barely able to find his footing before a brutal season puts him on temporary leave. Dallas is known for impulsive decisions both on and off the field. So when the opportunity arises to be the father to his daughter he always wishes he’d had, he decides to take it…even though it means picking up his life and going to Wyoming. Living in Bluestone Lakes was never supposed to be permanent—until he meets his neighbor. Poppy Barlow is off-limits. She’s ten years younger and his daughter’s first grade teacher. She lives by routines, color-coded checklists, and quiet consistency. Where Poppy is soft and steady, Dallas is sharp edges and split-second decisions. But life has a way of delivering exactly what they didn’t know they were missing, as if it was a puzzle piece slipping into place. When love finally rounds the bases, it all comes down to who has the home field advantage .
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Historical Romance |
How can a newly minted duke escape title-seeking debutantes? Lie, of course! Lady Honoria Bell never recovered from her broken heart. Fending off suitors her marquess father forces in her path, she’s put aside hopes of marriage. However, word of a house party hosted by the new, eligible Duke of Burwood brings a renewed gleam to her father’s eye. But regardless of the new duke’s appeal, Honoria knows he won’t fill the void Drake Merrick left. If there’s one thing Drake Merrick knows, it’s that aristocratic women care more about a title than they do love. Losing the love of his life because he was a lowly groom proved it. So, when a twist of fate makes him the new Duke of Burwood, he’s determined to choose a bride who wants him—not his title. Switching places with his man of business seems like the perfect plan to test the affections of eager debutantes. Until it backfires the moment Honoria arrives, and he realizes his heart will always be irrevocably hers. But will his deception allow her to prove her love? Or will his lies destroy it?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Historical Romance |
One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match. The love she held for him was a burden she carried in her heart. His family’s legacy kept him from opening his heart to her love. Can they overcome their doubts and share a lifetime of love? Abigail Cason was a dreamer. When she met her knight in shining armor, her heart only bowed to him. The friendship she shared with him led her to believe he would ask her to become his bride. Even with his promise to wed another, Abigail still dreamt of the impossible. After his broken betrothal, she thought her dreams would come true. With each stolen kiss, she eagerly anticipated his proposal. However, his request turned out to be an offer of obligation. She spent a lifetime as an obligation and she refused to spend her marriage in the same fashion. No matter how much she loved him. Will she ever be worthy enough for his love? Lucas Gray felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. His heart pulled him in the opposite direction of where he must stand. But the tempting lure of sweet kisses drew him to seduce the lady who haunted his every desire. He had a duty to marry well and his father secured him a bride worthy enough for the match. When his intended abandoned him, he was free to make his own decision about who he wanted for a wife. Abigail made him dream of the impossible. However, she held no status in society. Only a heart full of love for him. Can he form a new legacy with the love he holds for her? Destiny demanded for their two souls to intertwine. A family who risked everything to make the match a success. Will Abigail and Lucas allow their doubts to keep them apart? Or will they make their dreams a reality? How the Lord Married His Lady is the final book in Laura A. Barnes’s Matchmaking Madness Series. If you enjoy the madness of love, then you’ll love Lucas and Abigail’s dream come true romance. Devour How the Lord Married His Lady today!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When Charlie is hired to repair a lodge in Pine Ridge, she’s stuck sharing a house with the grumpy ranch manager. And he is not happy she’s here. Charlie is exhausted—tired of being told she’s “too much” and sick of boyfriends who stick around as long as a temporary tattoo. So when her best friend’s fiancé offers her a job fixing up his family’s lodge in Pine Ridge, Oregon, Charlie jumps at the chance. A picturesque mountain town sounds like the perfect escape—a chance to recharge, and maybe find a little peace. But her arrival is anything but peaceful. On her first night, Charlie ends up in a physical (and completely not her fault) altercation with the broody—and irritatingly handsome—ranch manager, Max St. James. He mistakes her for a burglar; she mistakes him for a bear. Not exactly the restful start to a stay. Things go from awkward to unbearable when Charlie learns she’ll be sharing the ranch bunkhouse with Max. He’s grumpy, guarded, and definitely not thrilled about sharing his space. And yet, despite his reluctance, Max can’t help but notice that Charlie’s feisty spirit might be just what he’s been missing. Charlie isn’t afraid to challenge Max—or to get under his skin. And even though she loves to annoy him, he’s the first person she can be herself with. But as sparks fly and the holiday deadline looms, Max starts to realize Charlie might be exactly what he’s been looking for all along. Can Max convince her that she’s not “too much” after all—and that Pine Ridge might just be where she belongs?
by Philip Eliot | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
From the USA Today– bestselling author of The Story of Us and Fisher’s Light comes a romance between best friends who find a second chance at love. Five years. I would’ve stayed away longer if I hadn’t received the letter. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t thought about her, haven’t missed her smile, haven’t wished that things were different. The last time I saw my two best friends, I vowed to not stand in the way of their happiness, even if that meant I couldn’t be a part of their lives. Cameron James and her emerald-green eyes were too much of a temptation and I couldn’t stay and watch them together. Cameron deserved better than me. She deserved him. But now that I am back, things are different. I’m not going to stand by and watch the woman I’ve always loved slip away again. I’m done living my life with regrets and I’m ready to tell her the truth. And I’ll do whatever it takes to show her that I always wished she was mine. “Emotional and poignant, Wish You Were Mine will leave your heart soaring as you wipe away a final tear. My new favorite Tara Sivec book.” ?Mia Sheridan, New York Times –bestselling author of Archer’s Voice
