by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
What happens when the man you’d thought could be the one turns out to be your new boss?BlakelyThe moment I met Aston Cage, I knew my life had changed. A single dance later, we’re both all in. Until he ghosted me.Then my boss fires me for dancing with the enemy.Three months later, working for the Cages is my last resort. Now I’ll work beside him day by day, trying not to let my feelings take control. It’s heaven and hell. Except I’m starting to think there’s a part of this story I’m missing…AstonI made myself walk away from Blakely after my family’s dirty laundry hit the news. My father’s secret family complicates everything. In order to keep our inheritance intact, we’re forced to do monthly dinners with both sides of the family—the brothers I grew up with and the new set of siblings we never knew about.An additional obstacle: Blakely is my new sister’s best friend.Meaning the moment I give into temptation, I not only risk the woman I’m falling for, but the family legacy just starting to reveal itself.But Blakley is worth it. I just have to prove I am as well.**The Forever Rule is a missed connection, workplace, big city meets small town romance featuring Aston and Blakely. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster’s writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Love in Bloom series. The Ryders are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series.
IN USA Today bestseller CLAIMED BY LOVE…
Family law attorney Gabriella Liakos has one true love, Elpitha Island, where she grew up and hopes someday to return. But Elpitha is in financial ruins, and Gabriella will do anything to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Duke Ryder is a savvy real estate investor set on making Elpitha into an exclusive resort. Unlike other investors, he’s not scared of purchasing a property where one family has roots so deep they practically reach the ocean floor…until he meets his beautiful, stubborn, and enticing tour host?the daughter of the owner of most of the island.
Gabriella sets out to dissuade Duke from purchasing Elpitha, but Duke has other ideas. He wants Gabriella and the island. Duke’s powerful seduction draws Gabriella in, but can a savvy investor who’s used to glamour and glitz, and a woman interested in preserving the culture she adores find a happily ever after together?
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THE RYDERS
Seized by Love (Blue)
Chased by Love (Trish)
Swept Into Love (Gage)
Rescued by Love (Jake)
The RYDERS are the newest addition to the Love in Bloom series. Characters from each series appear in future books. Each book may be read as a standalone novel, or as part of the series. Visit Melissa’s website for a series guides and checklists.
Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series:
SNOW SISTERS
Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White
THE BRADENS (Weston, CO)
Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max)
Destined for Love (Rex & Jade)
Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley)
Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy)
Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack)
Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree)
THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO)
Taken by Love (Luke)
Fated for Love (Wes)
Romancing My Love (Pierce)
Flirting with Love (Ross)
Dreaming of Love (Emily)
Crashing into Love (Jake)
THE BRADEN WORLD NOVELLAS
Promise My Love (Rex & Jade’s Wedding Novella)
THE REMINGTONS
Game of Love (Dex)
Stroke of Love (Sage)
Flames of Love (Siena)
Slope of Love (Rush)
Read, Write, Love (Kurt)
SEASIDE SUMMERS
Seaside Dreams (Bella)
Seaside Hearts (Jenna)
Seaside Sunsets (Jamie)
Seaside Secrets (Amy)
Seaside Nights (Sky)
Seaside Embrace (Hunter)
Seaside Lovers (Grayson)
Seaside Whispers (Matt)
THE BRADENS (at Peaceful Harbor)
Healed by Love (Nate)
Surrender My Love (Cole)
River of Love (Sam)
Crushing on Love (Shannon)
Whisper of Love (Tempest)
Thrill of Love (Ty)
REVIEWS
“With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner
“Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis’ books and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness.” –Books Like Breathing (on Fated for Love)
“You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” ?New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely
AUTHOR BIO
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance–perfect beach reads–with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are always family oriented. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
I’m not Mr. Settle-Down-and-Start-a-Family.I tried it, failed it, lived the scars of it.When you find your wife tangled in the sheets with your best friend, that kind of betrayal changes a man.So I chose isolation, retreating to the mountains where solitude became my sanctuary. I built a life of careful routine: managing my businesses, crafting custom furniture, and keeping everyone at a safe distance.Simple. Controlled. Protected.Then, Quinn Prescott moved into my downstairs rental, and my carefully constructed world began to crack. Her disarming smile and endless questions threatened to unravel years of meticulously built defenses.Those innocent doe eyes hid secrets as deep as my own, and despite every instinct screaming at me to keep my distance, I found myself craving just one taste of her sweetness.But one taste wasn’t enough.It became an all-consuming need to claim her, to make her mine.Each touch was an addiction, every kiss ignited something I couldn’t control.Just as I began to believe I could risk opening my heart again, my past came thundering back, reminding me exactly why I’d lived by my rules for so long.Only it was too late.Quinn was carrying a secret of her own.They say the past has a way of catching up with you.What they don’t tell you is that sometimes it collides with your present, leaving you to choose between the safety of solitude and the risk of everything you never knew you wanted.Dive into this series, where gruff, possessive mountain men surrender to the women who claim their hearts. Claiming Her Forever (Book 1) kicks off this steamy series with a virgin heroine, forced proximity, and enough sexual tension to set the Rockies ablaze. Get ready for alpha males brought to their knees, small-town charm, and emotional journeys that prove love conquers all. Each book stands alone but builds an unforgettable world you won’t want to leave.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!… The most heart-racing book I’ve read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!!… Clear your day because it is truly unputdownable… What an absolute twist!!!… If you read one book in your life, make sure it is this!!!!’ Bookworm86, ?????Sometimes, the most perfect families are hiding the most terrible secrets. How well do you know the people next door…?Everybody wants to live on Hogarth Street, the pretty, tree-lined avenue with its white houses. The new family, the Wests, are a perfect fit. Katherine and John seem so in love and their gorgeous five-year-old twins race screeching around their beautiful emerald-green lawn.But soon people start to notice: why don’t they join backyard barbecues? Why do they brush away offers to babysit? Why, when you knock at the door, do they shut you out, rather than inviting you in?Every family has secrets, and on the hottest day of the year, the truth is about to come out. As a tragedy unfolds behind closed doors, the dawn chorus is split by the wail of sirens. And one by one the families who tried so hard to welcome the Wests begin to realise: Hogarth Street will never be the same again.A completely gripping, twist-packed psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell.Readers love The Family Across the Street: ‘Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! A total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page. Halfway through I thought I had figured it out and then BAM! The ending floored me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Omg! Omg!… My son came in and asked me who I was yelling at?! (I was yelling at my e-reader).I think my heart beat out of my chest… The suspense was killing me! LOL my heart is still beating crazy!… OK I have to go now, I need a big glass of wine to calm down!’Ana’s Attic Guest Reviewer, ?????‘Oh my GOSH!!!!!! I read this emotionally charged, compelling book in one sitting. Whoa, my emotions are ALL over the place!!! I’ve never been soooooo engrossed in a book from the first page. Amazing, emotional and just Wow!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Oh wow, absolutely triple wow. Absolutely amazing.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘OMG, this story was amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I’m writing this review with tears streaming down my face!! What a BRILLIANT book… I was on edge every single second… At one point I realised my body was literally tensed up in anticipation.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Utterly blew my mind.’ Priyanka’s Book Gallery, ?????‘I was absolutely hooked!!… Totally engrossed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Simply brilliant… Almost gave me an aneurysm in my attempt to finish it.’ @rk_reads, ?????‘Absolutely amazing!… So so good with so many twists and surprises. I could not put it down and read it in 24 hours!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘The story totally sucked me in and I was hooked! Will blow your damn mind!’ @oh.happy.reading, ?????‘I realise I use the phrase “page-turner” too much, because THIS was a true PAGE-TURNER. I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow, I loved this one so much…. A whole box of tissues were gone in just a few hours. It wasso intense that I was sitting at the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn’t put this one down for the life of me. No bathroom breaks at all.’ Blue Moon Blogger, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestseller”A sinister twist pushes it into serious Gone Girl territory.” —BUSTLEWhat if you Googled yourself and discovered you’re not who you think you are?Caroline Thompson has everything she’s ever wanted. A gorgeous, successful husband, two adoring daughters, loyal friends, her dream house in affluent Farhaven. But the gossipy moms in town are known to Google their neighbors to dig up dirt. Thankfully when they search Caroline’s name, they only find her volunteer work.Curiosity tempts Caroline to Google her maiden name—which no one else knows.What she finds is terrifying.An obituary for her sister, JD? That’s absurd.A dangerous scandal from college? That’s impossible.As the revelations grow more disturbing, Caroline spirals into paranoia. She can’t confide in anyone—she’d risk losing everything. In a manic race against the clock, she becomes desperate to prove these allegations false before someone discovers they’re true.THE MEMORY BOX is a heart-pounding thriller of betrayal, secrets and deception. Fast-paced until the final jaw-dropping twist.For fans of Gone Girl and The Woman In The Window comes a “twisty, ingenious” psychological suspense with an ending that will leave you shaking.Be careful what you search for.
