by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A fugitive can’t run from her feelings for a lawman in this heartwarming holiday historical romance set in Southern California’s gold country.Clear Springs’ new schoolteacher, Gemma Starling, feels as if she’s been given a fresh start. So long as no one discovers her dark secret—she once shot a man in self-defense!Sheriff Craig Parker has forsworn love, but delightful Miss Starling intrigues him. And when events at the school turn dangerous, Craig won’t let her face it alone. Gemma might just be the one woman he could ever love, but will the secret she’s hiding tear them apart or bring them together by Christmas?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Lord Aidan Abbott’s secret mission to expose Mr. Smythe backfires spectacularly when he’s caught alone with the man’s daughter before all of society.In this clean historical romance, the heir to a viscountcy is determined to protect his sister, accidentally ruining a young woman while searching her father’s home. Now he will need to choose between his crusade and the growing love between them.He feels the weight of his failures …Lord Aidan Abbott has already failed his family once when his negligence led to his sister’s scandalous marriage. Now determined to protect her from a murderer’s threat, he investigates the mysterious Mr. Smythe. But when his covert search of the man’s home leads to an innocent encounter with Smythe’s daughter on a moonlit terrace, Aidan finds himself caught in a compromising position before a ballroom full of society’s elite.She never expected to marry a stranger …Miss Gwendolyn Smythe was simply seeking fresh air when a mysterious lord appeared on her terrace. Now, to save both their reputations, she must wed this enigmatic man she’s never properly met. Determined to make the best of their hasty union, Gwen sets out to win her husband’s heart—if only she can discover why he seems so distant and secretive.In this tender historical romance, two souls bound by scandal must learn to trust each other. As Aidan continues his dangerous investigation while falling for his scholarly bride, he faces an impossible choice. How can he reveal his deception without destroying their fragile chance at love?Miss Smythe and the Midnight Lord is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and a dash of intrigue with your romance, you will be enchanted by the second installment in C. N. Jarrett’s Reluctant Reckonings series. Can be read as a standalone.Buy Miss Smythe and the Midnight Lord for a tale of mystery and romance today!What to expect:?? Kissing?? No Cursing?? Closed Door After MarriageIncluded Historical Romance Tropes:?? Ruined Reputation / Scandal?? Marriage of Convenience (Honor-Bound Proposal)?? Scholar Heroine?? Regency Ball?? Protective HeroWhat Readers Are Saying:????? “A must read series …” – Constance F.????? “Gwen is one of my favorite heroines …” – Gail J.????? “Ah, to swept off one’s feet by such a man …” – Corrine
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Historical Romance |
AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book.A very special collection of four holiday novellas set in the world of historical Scotland, spanning the centuries with yuletide cheer and heartwarming romance. Stories to snuggle up with on a cold winter’s night!A YULETIDE KISS A half-Viking shieldmaiden has until Yuletide to choose a bridegroom…or one will be chosen for her.A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS A medieval clan reunion turns into a desperate search for three missing lasses as impetuous and daring as their warrior mothers.THE HANDFASTING A French knight betrothed to a Highland heiress falls in love with his spirited bride, then realizes he’s married the wrong sister.THE STOWAWAY A notorious Scottish rake, scuttled aboard a ship bound for America, has to rely on a spirited young botanist to restore his good name.Plus a free gift exclusively for you… SEASON’S SWEETINGS A book of Christmas cookie recipes from some of your favorite historical romance authors—delightful goodies to make your holidays a little sweeter!More Historical Romances by Glynnis CampbellThe Warrior Maids of RivenlochTHE SHIPWRECK (a novella)A YULETIDE KISS (a short story)LADY DANGERCAPTIVE HEARTKNIGHT’S PRIZEThe Warrior Daughters of RivenlochTHE STORMING (a novella)A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story)BRIDE OF FIREBRIDE OF ICEBRIDE OF MISTThe Knights of de WareTHE HANDFASTING (a novella)MY CHAMPIONMY WARRIORMY HEROMedieval OutlawsTHE REIVER (a novella)DANGER’S KISSPASSION’S EXILEDESIRE’S RANSOMScottish LassesTHE OUTCAST (a novella)MacFARLAND’S LASSMacADAM’S LASSMacKENZIE’S LASSCalifornia LegendsTHE STOWAWAY (a novella)NATIVE GOLDNATIVE WOLFNATIVE HAWK
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of His Jingle Bell Princess, now a GAC Family movie, comes a heartwarming and magical Christmas romance perfect for fans of The Parent Trap. Can ten-year-old fraternal twins work some Christmas magic to bring their mom and dad back together?When her ex-husband, ambitious pediatric surgeon Brock Andrews announces he’s remarrying on Christmas Eve at a winter wonderland resort Mountain Mystic Village in Colorado, quirky cooking show host Kate Andrews can’t imagine Christmas without her twins. Worse, his wedding to the dazzling daughter of the chairman of the hospital board has Kate wondering what might have been.Ten-year-old Scarlett and Sam don’t want a stepmother. They definitely don’t want a mean one who monopolizes their father and only pretends to want them around. She’s changed their dad from a fun-loving man into a serious, elegant stranger. Certain the marriage will ruin their lives, the twins conceive a daring plan to derail the wedding and bring their mom and dad back together just in time for Christmas.First published as Jingle Bells and Wedding Vows Each book in the Sweet Romance Escapes series is standalone:*His Jingle Bell Princess*The Twins’ Christmas Wish*Kiss Me in the Summer
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s the beast, and she’s the beauty of his past.
After twelve years in the league, all Zach Murphy wants is a Super Bowl ring. His focus has been on hard hits–not smooth manners; about breaking quarterbacks–not making small talk at cocktail parties. After dumping a tray of drinks on the team owner’s daughter and accidentally feeling up the governor’s wife, his tenure with his team looks perilously short.
Kelsie Carrington-Richmond knows what it’s like to fall from grace. A onetime beauty pageant star and former high-school mean girl, she’s now destitute and one step from living out of her car. With few real job skills, she focuses on starting her new business, Charm School for Real Men. She’s thrilled to land her first clients, the Seattle Steelheads, who have hired her to polish their roughest player.
Except…it’s Zach. The same guy whose broken heart she left in her wake when she was still a mean girl. He’s just the beast she remembers—but she’s nothing like the beauty queen she once was.
Can they get beyond their pasts? Or will they both find themselves offsides?
Previously published as Down by Contact in 2013. This version has been updated, re-written, and re-edited.
