by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Business, Money & Jobs |
Are you investing in apartment deals but quietly wondering… “Is this actually a good deal – or am I missing something?”
If sponsor presentations feel polished but hard to trust, and you do not have hours to dissect every opportunity, you are not alone. Most passive investors do not fail because they lack access to deals. They fail because they lack a clear framework to evaluate them.
The Busy Professional’s Guide to Passive Apartment Investing gives you that framework.
Written by Vessi Kapoulian, a former commercial lender who managed a $1B+ credit portfolio and underwritten thousands of deals, this book brings an institutional, risk-first approach to passive real estate investing. In addition to her investing work, she advises family offices and family enterprises at the board level, helping them protect capital, evaluate risk, and make sound investment decisions across generations.
You will learn how to cut through the noise and evaluate opportunities with clarity, discipline, and confidence – without getting buried in spreadsheets.
Inside, you will discover:
A step-by-step framework to evaluate multifamily deals efficiently
How to assess sponsors beyond the polished pitch
The key drivers of risk most investors overlook
How deal structure impacts your downside protection
Market analysis fundamentals to avoid costly timing mistakes
Red flags that may signal misalignment (or worse)
A practical system designed specifically for time-constrained professionals
You do not need more time. You need a better lens.
If you want to build passive income through real estate, without relying on guesswork, this book will help you invest with clarity, discipline, and confidence.
Stop relying on guesswork.
Start investing with a framework.
Your capital deserves it.
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by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
He was sent to do a job… not claim a human mate.
Elex lives by duty—until one mission to Earth puts him face-to-face with a woman who challenges everything he believes. Colleen is human, off-limits, and far too tempting to ignore. As tensions rise between worlds and a dangerous prince threatens peace, Elex must decide where his loyalty truly lies.
Against the backdrop of humanity’s expansion into the stars and the colonization of new worlds, one forbidden attraction could alter the future of two civilizations.
He was trained to obey.
But one forbidden woman may be worth risking everything.
Each book in this series is a standalone romance, but for the best experience, it’s recommended to read them in order.
Warning: Adults Only
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by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Fantasy |
“I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH… I just couldn’t put it down… When I finished, I just screamed because that cliffhanger was perfection and so unexpected… I absolutely love this… I will be talking about it all the time… Fantastic.” shelflife_bookreview, ????? I will disguise myself as the vampire’s bride. I will win over his family. And then I will murder every last one of them. All my life I’ve been training to take revenge on the vampire who killed my parents. But Raziel Nostrom is a prince of the city’s most powerful mafia clan—completely untouchable.When I learn that Raziel is marrying a woman he’s never seen before, I know my chance has finally come…I will disguise myself as Raziel’s sacrificial bride. I will gain access to his vicious and beautiful family. And I will murder every last bloodsucking one of them.Raziel is just as ruthless and deadly as I expected, but I had no idea how magnetic he would be up close, with an intoxicating smile and ruby-red eyes that seem to look right into my soul. There’s a dangerous tension between us that I’m struggling to ignore.I have to strike fast. Every second I wait brings new danger to my life—and my heart. But as I sharpen my blades and prepare to take my revenge at last, I need to face the truth…I’m falling in love with Raziel Nostrom.The first book in a spicy vampire romantasy series perfect for fans of true enemies-to-lovers romance and marriages of convenience tropes. Readers who could not get enough of The Serpent and the Wings of Night and Haunting Adeline will love The Serpent’s Bride.See why readers love The Serpent’s Bride:“I am obsessed. This was FIRE… Phenomenal… had me in a chokehold… Seriously delicious… 100/10 stars… Incredible!!!!!” Always.reading_lisa, ?????“OOOOOH YALL THIS WAS GOOOOOOD!… I devoured this in two sittings… my GOD Raziel?????? Please, I would volunteer to be a personal human capri sun for this man in a heartbeat.” Literarybrii, ?????“I ATE. IT. UP. The spice was spicing. The FMC was a baddie and the MMC was a daddy (metaphorically) and I simply need more. The way this book just ended has me begging for more. I NEED ITTTTT NOWWWWW.” Thespicyreader, ?????“Nadi & Raziel’s romance was the STEAMIEST, and when it finally got to the spice? OMGGG!!!! … literally had me screaming!!… PERFECT!!!” Acourtofkiararose, ????“Dark, spicy, addicting and wild… I loved it. Every second of it. I finished it in one sitting. I could not stop… Absolutely amazing… I need more!!! I absolutely need more!!!” Thenarnianreader_, ?????“Consumed my soul I swear… 10/10… The best ?tension? going. I ate this book up in a single day because I simply couldn’t put it down… an absolute 5* from me & I cannot recommend it enough to the dark romance girlies!??” Daniellespurrrfectreads, ?????“My jaw is on the floor… I couldn’t put it down!… It totally blew me away. 5 stars, EASY… The action, the brooding, the intensity… unputdownable.” Books.and.babies, ?????“WOW! Just wow… snuck up on me and kept me in a vice grip the entire time. Absolutely. Unputdownable… phenomenal! My jaw was on the floor and then I started jumping all over the place.” Summer.sometimesreads, ?????“Keeps you hooked from the very first second. I could not put it down… The plot twist at the end had me screaming. Absolute 5 star read and one of the best reads of the year!” Marlies_magical_library, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Treat yourself to this deluxe box set featuring the first 10 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan’s “Garden Girls Mystery Series.”Gloria Rutherford, a lonely widow finds new purpose in life when she and her senior friends help solve a murder in their small Midwestern town.????? “If you like clean, fun-filled mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love the Garden Girls!”Discover why so many fans love the Garden Girls Mystery Series with thousands of four and five star reviews!BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED!———————CONTENTS 1-Who Murdered Mr. Malone?2-Grandkids Gone Wild3-Smoky Mountain Mystery4-Death By Dumplings5-Eye Spy6-Magnolia Mansion Mystery7-Missing Milt8-Bully In The ‘Burbs9-Fall Girl10-Home For The HolidaysWHAT READERS ARE SAYING: (Box Set I)????? A very enjoyable readThis was my first “Cozy mystery” and I have to say I enjoyed it thoroughly. I was impressed that each mystery wasn’t a “cookie cutter” of the last one, but rather an intriguing new story. The author has a fun sense of humor and I look forward to reading more of her books!!!! – Jane Austen????? I Am In LoveMy new favorite mystery! Love the women, love their lives, love their relationship and love their adventures! Very good stories! I am in love! – Leslie Watson Wilson????? WonderfulI loved this series and all of Hope Callahan’s books! Wholesome and entertaining. I highly recommend all of her books. – lyndall713????? What a fun series!Hope Callaghan has created a great group of friends that of course has a leader. You will find the stories containing entertaining characters, adventure, drama, intriguing plots, clean romance and faith based values. Try them you will love them. Can’t wait to get into the next set of books. – Phyl????? Love the Christian aspect of these books!I am in love with writings of Hope Callaghan! I’ve read all of the Cruise Ship Cozy mysteries with Millie. Now enjoying the Garden Girls mysteries. Each one has its own mystery & yet connected to the previous book. These books are a good clean read with scripture & prayers. My favorite! – Michele (Shelly) Hedinger ????? You will be cheering for the characters in this book. Love it!You can’t go wrong with Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries! These stories are well developed, funny in places, suspenseful, and a joy to read. You will be cheering for the characters as they figure out the murder and mayhem that they come across. – Bev ????? A fun cozy read.It is so nice to read stories full of fun and intrigue. The characters quickly became friends and left me wanting to read more. – Ruth M. Morgan ????? Cozy MysteriesI enjoyed the humor, the mystery story of older ladies and the writing without curse words…just a fun book to read. – Kindle Customer: Tina????? Fun SeriesA fun and clean cozy mystery series that reflects family, friendship, faith, and fun. You’ll enjoy this series which features a smart and funny group of senior ladies who have several adventures. – PaulaSynopsis: Who Murdered Mr. Malone? – Book 1Nothing exciting ever happens in the small town of Belhaven. Nothing that is, until a body was found in the woods behind the local elementary school. With the entire town in an uproar, “Garden Girl” Gloria Rutherford makes it her personal mission to find the killer or killers and solve the mystery with some help from her friends.PLUS GET THE NEXT 9 BESTSELLING MYSTERIES IN THE SERIES!Grab your copy and begin binge reading this clean, fun-filled mystery series today! Read it FREE in Kindle Unlimited.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Don’t tell anyone… but I think I have a crush on Santa Claus!”Olivia’s biological clock is ticking and she has no time for casual dating – especially not with the likes of Collin Sterling. Rich, spoiled, and arrogant, Collin is definitely not husband material, even though his deep green eyes send chills down her spine.Collin admires everything about Olivia – her spunk, her sharp wit, and sharper tongue. And he’s doing everything possible to prove he’s the kind of man who deserves her. Until he realizes she’d be better off without him.Then a man in a Santa suit gives Olivia a magical kiss that takes her breath away. How can Collin possibly compete?It’s a fun case of enemies to lovers and mistaken identity that leads to happily ever after! Grab your copy now!Note from Author: This billionaire romance is a standalone, but contains spoilers for the other books in the series. If you love sweet romance that will make you laugh and cry and leave you with a smile, you’ll love this sweet Christmas romance from USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen!BOOKS BY TAMIE DEARENContemporary RomanceThe Best Girls Series:Her Best Match (Anne and Steven)Best Dating Rules (Emily and Spencer)Best Foot Forward (Grace and Brad)Best Laid Plans (Charlie and Josh)Best Intentions (Olivia and Collin)Sweet Adventure (Prequel to Her Best Match) (Katie and Gary)Billionaire RomanceLimitless SeriesThe Billionaire’s Secret Marriage (Bran and Steph)The Billionaire’s Reckless Marriage (Finn and Laurie)The Billionaire’s Temporary Marriage (Cole and Brooke)The Billionaire’s Alternate Marriage (Jarrett and Rylie)The Billionaire’s Bodyguard (Mack and Mariah)The Billionaire’s Practice Marriage (Logan and Ellery)The Billionaire’s Fortunate Blizzard (Liam and Carly)Romantic ComedyUnderground Granny MatchmakersI Love Rock and Roll (Harmony and West)Carry On Wayward Son (April and Race)Jingle Bell Rock (Marki and Drake)Looking for a Cowboy (Joy and Matt)Contemporary RomanceRescued for Christmas (Amy and Max)A Rose in Bloom (Elyssa and Jaxon)Restoring Romance (Ash and Adam)Cherished by the Cowboy (Jessica and Cord)Sweet Adventure (Katie and Gary)Christian RomancePromise of Love (Noelle and David)Promise of Hope (Haley and Gavin)Promise of Faith (Shara and James)The Alora Series – YA/FantasyAlora: The Wander-JewelAlora: The PortalAlora: The Maladorn Scroll
