by Philip Eliot | Jun 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In Hollywood, the monsters aren’t just in horror movies.In the gritty streets of 1980s Los Angeles, Nina Maddox has made a reputation as the go-to woman when Hollywood is in trouble – and it’s always in trouble.Hired by a studio mogul to protect TVs hottest leading man, Hank Trank, Nina arrives at Trank’s Bel Air mansion ready to get to work. But she’s too late to stop him being brutally murdered with his own award statue.As Nina chases down the killer, she finds that beneath Hollywood’s glittering façade, there’s a thriving, dark underbelly. And, this time, someone is systematically silencing anyone who might expose the grotesque secret festering in Hollywood’s darkest corners.Now they’ve set their sights on Nina, she better figure it out, or she’ll learn all over again that Hollywood can be murder.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
If only the missing French socialite was the least of her problems.Hale Seton is great at bad decisions. Case in point: she left a perfectly good career in the States to manage a nineteen-year-old Spanish Formula One driver whose mother might actually be the devil in Manolo Blahniks.But the job has its perks — Monaco, a borrowed Lamborghini, and a personal trainer who flirts like it’s an Olympic sport. Life is almost manageable. Then a French socialite vanishes after a wild night out, Hale’s client becomes the prime suspect, and a powerful family with political connections decides to burn everything Hale has built to the ground.With the Monaco Grand Prix days away, Hale has to find the missing woman and clear her client’s name before someone buries them both. The secrets in Monte Carlo are expensive. The enemies are well-dressed. And someone is counting on Hale being too far from home to fight back.The Trouble with Speed is Book 5 in the Hale Mary Amateur Sleuth Mystery series — sharp, funny, and full of terrible decisions. Each book is a standalone mystery. Perfect for fans of Jana DeLeon and Lisa Lutz.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 2, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Scorching chemistry, razor-sharp banter, and an adventure that will keep you up all night.Lord Vethe Scarvian knows exactly what he is: an illegal fire mage, a disgraced noble, and a direct descendant of the man who nearly destroyed humanity. His family’s once-grand estate is a ruin. His magical talents have been used for… let’s call them morally gray purposes. And when his uptight, judgemental aunt hires a guard to drag him through the abandoned Demon Forest to retrieve a long-lost contract, Vethe expects the journey to be short, painful, and miserable.He’s not expecting the guard to be a gorgeous, sword-wielding woman who looks at him like she’s deciding if she wants to punch him or kiss him.Lyria Guardia is done with love. After catching her boyfriend in bed with another woman, she limped back to her family Guard’s Guild, desperate to prove she’s more than her mistakes. Her first assignment should be simple: escort one spoiled nobleman to some ruins and back. Easy coin. No complications.Except Lord Vethe is nothing like she expected. He’s infuriating. Clever. Dangerously powerful. And underneath all that sarcasm and self-loathing, there’s something that makes her want to either strangle him or drag him into the nearest tent.As demons, deadly mages, and one surprisingly stubborn donkey stand between them and survival, Vethe and Lyria discover that their greatest danger might not be the monsters in the forest—it’s the explosive connection burning between them.The Flame and The Blade: The Complete Series contains fall four complete novels in the Flame and Blade series. Sexy, snarky, and fast-paced, Flame and Blade is an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance with multiple points-of-view and characters who think, act, and curse like adults. Perfect for readers who love:Binging on a four-book complete romantasy seriesBanter so good you’ll highlight itFantasy reads with battle-hardened heroines who don’t need rescuing (but are irresistible when they do the rescuing)Damaged, morally-gray heroes with fire magic and tragic backstories who fall first (and harder)Adult fantasy romance with steam, spice, swearing, and zero fade-to-blackAdventure that feels like the best road trip of your life (with more demons)
by Philip Eliot | Jun 2, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Night shift at the clinic brings danger—and an immortal protector.Beth Kerrigan has survived the unimaginable. Framed for her fiancé’s murder, imprisoned with dangerous rogues, and separated from her twin sister, she’s finally rebuilding her shattered life. As a clouded leopard shifter working the night shift at a veterinary clinic, Beth craves nothing more than quiet routine and safety.Security expert Tyr isn’t just any vampire—he’s part of Lord Damien’s elite clan, sent to protect the shapeshifter community in the Hudson Valley as tensions rise between shifters and humans. When he’s assigned to install security systems at Beth’s workplace, he’s immediately drawn to the quiet, wounded shifter with the haunted eyes and gentle heart.As anti-shifter threats escalate, Beth and Tyr find themselves working closely together during the quiet overnight hours. Despite her trauma, Beth can’t deny her attraction to the protective vampire with his dangerous skills and surprising tenderness. Tyr recognizes Beth as his Chosen, but knows her scars run deep—she’ll need time and patience to trust again.Their growing connection faces an impossible obstacle: immortal vampire and mortal shifter, divided by time itself. While Beth’s leopard spirit makes her stronger than humans, her lifespan remains painfully brief compared to Tyr’s centuries of existence. How can she open her heart knowing the inevitable heartbreak that awaits them both?With her sister Naomi’s unwavering support and Tyr’s fierce protection, Beth must decide if love is worth the risk of future pain. Meanwhile, enemies close in, determined to eliminate all supernatural beings, forcing Beth and Tyr to fight not just for their love, but for their community’s survival.Night Shift is a heart-warming paranormal romance featuring a protective vampire hero, a wounded shifter heroine finding her strength, fated mates, and a unique supernatural world where love transcends all boundaries. Perfect for fans of fated mates, protective heroes, and found family.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s my contractor.A cocky millionaire.And a devoted single dad.Working with Henry Aron was supposed to be simple.He renovates my grandmother’s farmhouse.I ignore how frustratingly attractive he is.Easy.Except Henry has a habit of pushing my buttons…and looking at me like he already knows exactly how this will end.After escaping a toxic marriage, falling for anyone again is the last thing I want.But one kiss meant to clear the tension turns into one unforgettable night.So, we make a deal:Friends with benefits.No strings.No feelings.No falling in love.But somewhere between stolen nights and afternoons with Henry and his girls…The lines start to blur.Because what we’re building together doesn’t just feel like chemistry.It feels like family.And breaking the rules might be the only way to keep from breaking our hearts.Perfect for readers who love:? Small town romance? Single dad? Dislike to lovers? Millionaire MMC? Friends with benefits? Found family? Grief and healingWhen We Were More is the first book in the Aron Falls small-town romance series. If you love smart, strong heroines with heart and sexy, swoon worthy heroes, this series is for you!
