by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Book 1 in the Guardian Legion Security SeriesLeaving the military wasn’t part of Carter’s plan. But when he joins Guardian Legion Security, he expects protecting clients to be an easy transition.He couldn’t be more wrong.Ashley doesn’t need a bodyguard, at least that’s what she keeps telling her overprotective brother. Unfortunately for her, he’s already hired one. Carter is determined to do his job, while Ashley is equally determined to prove she can take care of herself by slipping past him every chance she gets.What starts as a battle of wills quickly turns into something far more dangerous when the threat against Ashley proves to be very real.As the stakes rise and the attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore, Carter must decide if he can keep his professional distance… or risk everything to protect the woman who’s stolen his heart.Perfect for readers who love:Bodyguard RomanceForced ProximityProtective HeroRomantic SuspenseMilitary HeroContemporary Romance
by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A man wasn’t on her wish list…Swear off men? That’s a piece of cake for Josie Wright, coffee roaster extraordinaire and owner of eleven much-loved coffee houses. She’d rather protect her younger brother and focus on her thriving business. Children and a family would be nice someday, but trusting her heart again? Not a chance.Billionaire Gabriel Kane is out of time. His grandfather’s will demands marriage by thirty-seven or he loses control of the family empire. His solution? Blackmail his friend Josie into a quickie Vegas wedding before the deadline hits—he keeps control and she keeps her brother safe.Between battling his manipulative family and Josie’s fears of losing her hard-earned success, their holiday marriage is heating up faster than a gingerbread latte. Can two workaholics make room for love, or will their marriage of convenience burn them both?Treat yourself to this lighthearted, small-town, marriage of convenience, holiday romance with a touch of swearing but nothing explicit on the page. Buy now!Previously published as Josie: A Christmas Romance (Betting on Paris Book 1)
by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
How far would you go to protect your secret?As the sun sets over the quaint town of Cambria, California, Cordelia Bennett, a sprightly seventy-two-year-old librarian, hums a classic tune while tidying up the bookshelves.Just as she’s about to lock up for the night, a mysterious sound startles her. She turns. The fading light reveals a chilling presence in the shadows, and Cordelia realizes she’s not alone.Someone else is there, watching her every move—someone with one agenda in mind—making sure today is Cordelia’s last. What Readers are Saying about Little Empty Promises:”An outstanding addition to the Georgiana Germaine series.” ??????????”This series just keeps getting better with each new addition!” ??????????”I was so involved that I read it straight through.” ??????????”If you’re a mystery reader, you gotta read this one!” ??????????”You won’t want to put the books down until you figure out whodunnit!” ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Hunter Livingston never planned to return from Hell unscathed. Whatever dragged him into the depths left scars that refuse to stay buried. When the fallout from that night places a woman in his path, Hunter experiences a connection unlike anything he has known before.Dr. Willa Jacobs has spent her life hiding her true nature and the royal blood that runs through her veins. Her groundbreaking discovery deep in the rainforest draws the attention of supernatural forces willing to kill to control it. When she crosses paths with Hunter, she knows the enemies hunting her will never stop, and neither will the danger surrounding her work.From Wyoming to Louisiana, threats follow them at every turn. Trust is forged through danger, and the bond between Hunter and Willa deepens under fire, forcing them to confront loyalties they never expected to question. As threats escalate and the past refuses to stay buried, Hunter will do whatever it takes to keep her alive.Hunter is a paranormal fantasy romance novel in the Immortals of New Orleans series. Each book can be read as a standalone.Books from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Kym Grosso:THE IMMORTALS OF NEW ORLEANS:Kade’s Dark EmbraceLuca’s Magic EmbraceTristan’s Lyceum WolvesLogan’s Acadian WolvesLéopold’s Wicked EmbraceDimitriLost EmbraceJaxJakeQuintusHunterChristmas EmbraceViktorJulianRafeCLUB ALTURA ROMANCE: Carnal RiskWicked RushSolstice BurnHard AssetRiptideWITCHES OF WILLISTOWN:Second Chance Hex
by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Dark Romance |
One runaway. One Russian who would burn the world to protect her.Discover the complete Runaway Series, four heart-wrenching novels of survival, love, and loyalty in one emotional box set.Tess Robertson never expected to save the life of a handsome yet dangerous stranger. Nor did she expect to take a bullet in the process.What begins on the streets of London becomes a story of survival, obsession, and the price of loyalty. From blood and bullets to marriage and motherhood, Tess and Kolya Barinov face betrayal, revenge, and the cost of keeping each other safe.The Runaway Series is a dark, emotional journey through love, power, and the strength it takes to survive them both.Inside this Box Set you’ll find:• All four full-length novels in one explosive collection• Age-gap romance, Bratva danger, and love forged through fire• A fierce heroine who refuses to stay broken• A morally grey hero who would raze the world to protect her• Emotional suspense, loyalty, and found family woven through every pageThe BooksBook One: The Runaway and the RussianA Cinderella tale with guns and a Russian fairy godfather.Running from the men who took her foster sister, Tess saves a powerful stranger from an assassination attempt and steps into a world she never imagined. Kolya Barinov is older, dangerous, and will kill to keep her safe. But safety comes at a price that Tess has no choice but to pay.Book Two: The Runaway in LoveMarriage was meant to save her. Instead, it tests every boundary.Kolya’s love is fierce, his control absolute. As violence closes in and justice turns its back, Tess must decide how much she is willing to lose to protect her heart and fight for what’s right.Book Three: The Runaway’s RuinThey built a safe, perfect life, but safety was an illusion.A home, a family, a fulfilling career. Tess had it all. Until an enemy made their move.When betrayal strikes, Tess will fight to protect her daughter and everything she holds dear. Underestimating her was a mistake she’ll ensure they don’t live to regret.Book Four: The Runaway’s SalvationShe has survived the worst; now she must learn how to live again.In Sicily’s quiet heat, Tess rebuilds her life piece by piece. But peace comes with a price, and love is no shield when the world turns against you.If you’re looking for dark age-gap romance filled with Bratva danger, protective antiheroes, and heroines who rise from survival to strength, this box set will break your heart and put it back together again.___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Runaway series:? ? ? ? ? Kolya is hot, caring, and obviously adores Tess throughout the story, so much so that I may have swooned on more than one occasion.? ? ? ? ? The chemistry these two have together is off the charts.? ? ? ? ? This book made me laugh and cry, such a beautiful story which deals with some hard-hitting issues.? ? ? ? ? Once again Helen Bright has given us love, bravery and intrigue in our heroine.? ? ? ? ? Kolya, who loves her to distraction and would do anything to protect her.? ? ? ? ? I could feel the pain, heartbreak, emotions, jumping out at me!? ? ? ? ? I was on the edge of my seat… I nearly threw my kindle.