by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A stunning spy thriller and moving account of two people who are drawn into the greatest conflict of our American history. A Union spy facing death. A Southern belle he can’t trust… Desire can be the ultimate danger. Colonel Lucas Rourke, head of Civilian Spying for the North, is honor-bound to uphold the Union and is responsible for a vast network of spies. But when Confederates abduct him, his only hope is the enigmatic spy who surrenders her body, her heart, and her soul to save him. Auburn haired beauty, Rachel Pierce is the notorious rogue spy—the Saint. Witnessing her father’s brutal murder by slaveholders, she emerges disciplined in the high art of spying, moving through southern latitudes like a ghost with no trace of her footsteps and defying every one of her enemies without the slightest hint of their knowledge. Caught in a dangerous web of intrigue, they uncover secrets that will prolong the war and cast them both in serious danger. While unraveling the truth, unmasking assassins, and getting safely to Union lines, a powerful passion sparks between them. Yet, she won’t give up her spying; he won’t give up his power…and neither of them sees that if they’re not careful, they’ll have no choice but to give up everything…including their hearts. Exciting historical romance…fast moving plot…strong female character and hero to swoon over…passionate, honest and hot, hot, hot! ~InD’tale Magazine/RONE AWARD WINNER
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
NEVER wear cursed pearls. With the expectation to take over as CEO of the family business looming over her, Magdalena McCarthy wants nothing more than to escape a life of board meetings and late nights at the office. When her pearl heirloom grants her wish by transporting her two hundred years into the past and is then stolen by a bunch of British punks, her future looks more uncertain than ever. Now she’s stuck in 1815, and her only chance of finding the heirloom and going home rests with her handsome rescuer. Luke Halford, Duke of Avendesh, avoids social gatherings like any man committed to eternal bachelorhood. But after saving a peculiar young lady from a band of highwaymen, his notions on marriage are quickly upended. Miss McCarthy’s odd phrases and lack of social etiquette disarm him, and the more time he spends with the American lady, the more his walls crumble. As Maggie begins to accept life in the past, the opportunity to reclaim the necklace leaves her with an impossible choice, one ripped from her grasp when gossip threatens her reputation. After confessing the truth, she’s certain her return to the future was for the best, but Luke isn’t ready to lose the woman who stole his heart, and the same pearl necklace that brought them together soon places them both in the hands of a madman and the future in jeopardy. *Content Warning: Kisses only. Mild violence. Mention of suicide
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She opened a chocolate shop just in time for Valentine’s. He’s getting ready to sell the building and leave town before he falls for the girl next door. Carrie Byers’s dream of being a business owner has finally come true. Now, if only Totally Chocolate was a part of Bayberry’s Happy Hearts celebration. But that is the least of her worries when she learns the building where her shop is located is being sold. Jackson Wright is the vice president of a security software firm and oversees the London office. When his mother needs his help, he’s on the first plane home. But, when he learns the extent of the problems, his first thought is to sell the family’s commercial property. Once back in his hometown, the embers of Jackson’s feelings for Carrie spark to life. But he has to do what is best for his mother, even if it means selling the building where Carrie’s store is located. Will his decision end any chance of rekindling their friendship? Or, will it set them on a new path toward true love? The Bayberry, Vermont series: Book 1 – Christmas in Bayberry Book 2 – Valentines in Bayberry Book 3 – Rumors in Bayberry Book 4 – Springtime in Bayberry
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Destiny’s River, Texas: A chance to begin a new life—and new loves. Victoria “Tori” Parker has been searching since childhood for a place she and her three siblings can call home. She’s found that and more in Destiny’s River, where she put down roots, bought a bed and breakfast, and successfully ran for mayor. Her siblings have other ideas on planting roots, but she’s determined to make Destiny’s River irresistibly livable for her family and long-term residents alike. She’s eyeing a local hot springs as a public use project—if only good-looking rancher Caden Wright would stop being stubborn and put the good of the community ahead of his property. Caden admires Tori’s spunk, but he has a life mission, too. He promised his grandfather that he’d never change this land his family treasured. Yet that vow becomes harder to uphold as Tori’s kind heart reveals that not every woman is after his wealth. There’s too much on the line for either of them to quit their dreams, but love has a way of fixing even the toughest Texas tangle. Perfect for readers who love: Cowboy romance Small-town Texas settings Enemies-to-lovers tension Found family & sibling bonds Strong heroines with soft hearts
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Taylor Dean has had her heart broken before. He left her at the altar and Taylor threw herself into work. As a matchmaker. But finding others love has only made it clear to Taylor what she’s missing. Roman Wilson might have been the one she loved, but that doesn’t mean she has no other choice. It can’t be. Rumor has it, he’s coming back to town because of his mother’s health. Taylor has to find herself a match before Roman finds out she’s still alone. When the annual Mistletoe Matchmaking Contest comes around, Taylor decides she wants help from the experts in her town. What she doesn’t plan on is Roman showing up and causing problems in the contest AND her life. Can Taylor find romance with another match or is her heart stuck on Roman, even after everything they’ve been through? Can Roman convince Taylor he made a mistake and he’ll do anything to fix it? In Mistletoe, Montana, anything is possible. ***Books by Bonnie R. Paulson*** Clearwater County Collection The MONTANA TRAILS SERIES Broken Trails (book 1) Forbidden Trails (book 2) Unbridled Trails (book 3) Hidden Trails (book 4) Forgotten Trails (book 5) Endless Trails (book 6) Forsaken Trails (book 7) Lonesome Trails (book 8) Lost Trails (book 9) Untamed Trails (book 10) LONELY LACE SERIES Spurs and Lace (book 1) Secrets and Lace (book 2) Sorrows and Lace (book 3) Boxset (all 3 books) REDEMPTION SERIES Romancing Redemption (book 1) Riding for Redemption (book 2) Resisting Redemption (book 3) Regretting Redemption (book 4) Rewarding Redemption (book 5)
