by Philip Eliot | Jun 4, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
In the glittering world of the Elizabethan court, one woman must navigate a marriage of convenience and chart her own path to happiness.Margaery Preston, a young woman with more spirit than propriety, finds herself unexpectedly married to Robin Lewis, an emotionally distant man much older than herself. Their impulsive union throws them into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions and hidden agendas – with little time for romance.Margaery, treated like a child by all around her, longs to be seen as more than just a wife and a servant to the queen, but she feels isolated and lost amidst the opulent halls and masked conversations of the court. Robin, consumed by his own ambitions and secrets, seems oblivious to her struggles.As Margaery navigates the treacherous waters of court life, she must learn to trust her own instincts, forge her own alliances, and confront the secrets that threaten to tear her marriage apart. Can love truly bloom in a union built on convenience? Or will Margaery’s hopes for a happy future be dashed against the harsh realities of power and deceit?Immerse yourself in Lady, in Waiting and experience the breathtaking world of Elizabethan England, where duty and desire collide, and love can blossom in the most unexpected places.Can a marriage for all the wrong reasons make it to happily ever after?
by Philip Eliot | Jun 4, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A struggling single mom must share a home with the former bad boy who doesn’t know he’s the father of her child.When Elena Meeker moves to Abbott Farm for the summer, she hopes the fresh air, sunshine, and small-town kindness will help her bullied eight-year-old daughter get happy again. She’s almost desperate enough to tell her high school boyfriend, Stone Smith, that he’s the father of her child.Then Stone moves into the other side of the bunkhouse where she and her daughter are living. Turns out Elena’s summer job of helping Pop Abbott start a farm-stay program will require coordinating with Stone, who’s slated to run the organic farm. If they want to help their struggling daughter, they must deal with the feelings that still spark between them… and the differences that tore them apart.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
It was supposed to be one night to feel alive after getting out of a dud of a relationship. Now I’m having a baby, and I only have the soon-to-be dad’s first name. After my breakup, I need to find a job and place to live, but I can’t move into the house my grandma left me unless I’m married. Fortunately, the guy renting the place doesn’t know that, so I stop by and find out if he can move at the end of his lease.Only when the door opens, it’s him. My one-night stand. I do the only reasonable thing possible. I tell him we’re going to have a baby and promptly puke over the railing of the porch. Next thing I know, I’m on his couch, and he’s demanding a paternity test.Except he doesn’t just want the test. He wants to make sure I don’t tamper with the results. He doesn’t believe me. Apparently showing up jobless and homeless to persuade him to move doesn’t make me trustworthy. Guess I’m not the only one with a dating history that leaves me jaded.He insists I stay in the house that should be mine, right where he can monitor me. And the longer I’m around him, the more I can see that below his gruff exterior is a softie who planted acres of pumpkins for his cousin. A guy who wants to reconnect with his family. A man who makes me want to be more to him than violet promises.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 4, 2026 | Historical Romance |
When a spirited activist falls for a footman, will love survive when she learns he’s really the earl behind the cause she opposes?Let the games begin . . .Every fortune-hunting female in London is after the newly titled Earl of Kendall, but he’s intent on finding a wife whose heart is true. So, while drunkenly jesting with his friends in a pub one night, he has an idea—what if the ladies of the ton didn’t know he was a wealthy earl? All he has to do is pose as a servant at his friend’s summer country house party and make sure the guest list is full of beautiful, eligible debutantes. What could possibly go wrong?May the best footman win. Miss Frances Wharton is far more interested in fighting for the rights of the poor than in marriage, but her mother insists she attend a summer house party—and find herself a husband. Frances would rather wed a goat than the pompous man her mother has in mind, so in order to dissuade the would-be suitor, she vows to behave like a shrew. The only person she can be herself with is the kind, handsome footman she runs into at every turn. Their connection is undeniable, and the divide between them is no match for the passion they feel. But what will happen when Frances learns that the footman she adores is actually the earl she despises? In a game where everything is false, can they convince each other that their love is true?Bursting with hidden?identity tension, witty banter, and steamy chemistry, this light Regency romance delivers on the enemies?to?lovers promise. If you love Sarah MacLean’s bold heroines or Julia Quinn’s sparkling humor, you’ll devour this one.”Too delightful to miss!”—LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times Bestselling Author”Fun, sexy and entertaining!”—5-star reader review”What a fun romp! This is my first book from Valerie Bowman and I absolutely loved it.”—5-star reader reviewThis book was previously titled The Footman and I.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s spent her whole life believing she’ll never be enough.He came home determined not to fall in love again.Cassie has always been the girl no one chooses.So, when she’s fired from the diner just days before Thanksgiving, humiliated in front of Magnolia Hill’s handsome new deputy, it feels like proof of everything she’s ever feared. Especially with Estelle nearby… beautiful, confident, and already setting her sights on the same man.Because women like Estelle always win.After years in the Army, Austin Cooper returns to his hometown ready for a quieter life, one filled with familiar faces, steady work, and none of the complications love brings. But in a small town, privacy is hard to come by… and being the new deputy makes him the center of attention whether he likes it or not.He didn’t plan on noticing Cassie.And he definitely didn’t plan on caring.But there’s something about her quiet strength, and the way she keeps showing up, no matter how many times life knocks her down, that draws him in.Then the storm rolls in.A rare Christmas blizzard sweeps through Magnolia Hill, closing roads, canceling plans, and bringing the town together in unexpected ways. As snow falls and the holiday season wraps the town in warmth, Cassie and Austin find themselves spending more time together… and discovering that sometimes, the most unexpected moments can change everything.But with old doubts lingering and a determined rival unwilling to step aside, Cassie must decide if she’s ready to believe in something more.Because even in the middle of a storm… love might be closer than she thinks.? A sweet, clean small-town Christmas romance featuring: ? A lovable underdog heroine ? A protective hero with a gentle heart ? A touch of rivalry ? Snowed-in, forced proximity moments ? Cozy holiday charm, community spirit & a heartwarming HEAGrab a cozy blanket and escape to Magnolia Hill—where even the fiercest storms can lead to love.* Although this is Book #4 of the SOUTHERN STORMS series, it can also be read as a standalone story.
