by Philip Eliot | Oct 7, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
This cowgirl can tame any beast. Cowboys aren’t so easy…A born caretaker, former bronc rider Beth Dawson finds purpose as the animal wrangler for the Grit and Grace Rodeo Roughstock Company she started with friends. The only bur under her saddle is the know-it-all ranch manager who wants to be in control. She’s been there, done that. But when a feral dog needs to be brought to heel, she steps in, determined to save the dog and the ranch’s livestock.Ranch manager Justin Chadwick owes the Halliday family everything, and he takes his role at the A Bar H ranch seriously. But having to deal with the beautiful optimist who views every living creature as a potential pet to nurture is almost more than he can bear. Animals are money on the hoof and must be protected so when a feral dog threatens the bred heifers representing the ranch’s future, he must put his attraction aside and go toe-to-toe with Beth.Forced to work together, will these two find a middle ground …never mind fall in love?
by Philip Eliot | Oct 7, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A fiercely independent single mother. A grieving winemaker seeking a fresh start. One summer that could change everything.Lizzi Burnett has poured her heart into The Lakehouse Café, creating a safe haven by the water where she and six-year-old Aimee could finally breathe free. But when her ex-husband threatens to force a sale unless she can buy him out, the future she’s fought so hard to build begins to crumble.Pete Marshall has left behind a life of loss to begin again in New Zealand’s Mackenzie country. Drawn to Lizzi’s strength—and the vulnerability she tries to hide—he longs to prove that she doesn’t have to carry her burdens alone.But Lizzi has learned the hard way that letting someone close means giving them the power to break you. With the café’s future at stake and Aimee’s security on the line, Lizzi faces a choice: guard her heart at all costs, or open herself to the possibility that not all love ends in heartbreak.A heartfelt story of resilience, second chances, and the courage it takes to believe in love again—set against the sweeping beauty of New Zealand’s Mackenzie country.~The Mackenzies series: heartwarming women’s fiction with clean romance, unforgettable characters, and the beauty of New Zealand at its heart~—The Mackenzies—A Place Called HomeSecrets at Parata BayEscape to Shelter SpringsWhat you See in the StarsSecond Chance at Whisper CreekSummer at the Lakehouse Café—Lantern Bay—Yours to GiveYours to TreasureYours to CherishYours to KeepYours ForeverYours to Love—MacLeod’s Cove—A Second Spring at MacLeod’s Cove (introductory prequel)Sanctuary at MacLeod’s CoveThe Café at MacLeod’s CoveSecond Chapter at MacLeod’s Cove
by Philip Eliot | Oct 7, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s decking the halls. He’s ready to cancel Christmas. Let the games (and kisses) begin.Gigi Ricci has spent the past year crafting the ultimate holiday campaign for SheTime, the women’s beauty brand she proudly leads as marketing director. With two weeks of festive events and citywide competitions, she’s pulling out all the stops to make this Christmas unforgettable—and to prove she’s ready for the promotion of her dreams.Then Harris Ryan walks in: data-driven, scowling, and not exactly full of holiday cheer. Dragged back to the family business under protest, Harris is determined to slash costs—and Gigi’s glittery campaign is first on the chopping block.But Gigi has a plan. If Harris hates Christmas, she’ll make sure he gets a front-row seat to every merry moment. From Christmas karaoke disasters to horse-drawn carriage rides through snowy Chicago, she’s going to jingle all the way… right past his icy exterior.Only, the more time they spend together, the more Gigi sees the man behind the numbers—and the more Harris starts to believe in a little holiday magic. But when business and feelings collide, can a sunshiny dreamer and her grinchy boss find their happily ever after?Sincerely Not Yours is a feel-good, sweet romance filled with delightful characters, festive fun, and light-hearted workplace antics. Grab your copy and get swept up in the magic!
by Philip Eliot | Oct 7, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Ramona has spent the last twelve years trying to build the perfect family with her husband and stepdaughter. In their picture-perfect home and neighborhood, she thought she’d finally found the life she always dreamed of. But one thing still haunts her every day: the shadow of her husband’s missing ex-wife. No matter how hard she tries, neither her husband nor stepdaughter can let go of the past.Ramona has quietly hoped that time would help her replace the memory of the woman who disappeared without a trace. But when the police show up at her doorstep with new evidence, everything changes. As buried secrets resurface, Ramona is forced to confront the truth about the woman who came before her—and just how far she’ll go to protect the perfect life she’s built.Perfect family. Perfect home. Perfect lie.In this gripping domestic thriller, family secrets unravel and Ramona is pulled into a web of mind games and psychological manipulation. Her once-perfect life spirals into a tense, heart-pounding mystery, filled with suspenseful twists and a twisted past that refuses to stay buried. As the truth unfolds, Ramona must confront her worst fears in a mind-bending, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that will leave readers questioning everything they thought they knew.A page-turner of mind-bending suspense and psychological twists, this is one mystery where nothing is as it seems.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 7, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A forbidden secret…The Church’s fate in the balance…Will a pair of amateur sleuths expose a truth that could upend the Christian world? Jesus’ resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian faith. But when a clue surfaces that hints at an alternate account, the ramifications stand to change Christianity forever.Jesuit priest Michael Dominic’s assignment to the Vatican’s legendary Secret Archives results in his discovery of a hidden papyrus: the unpublished writings of Mary Magdalene — a lost record buried in Rome’s deepest recesses. The forgotten relic’s heretical revelation threatens the Vatican’s very legitimacy, and pits Michael against ruthless and powerful enemies.Desperate, he reaches out to Hana Sinclair, an investigative reporter with a record of tackling contentious subjects. Together they defy the Church elite, and embark on a search through the shadows of history to unearth the truth. As the pressure builds to silence the pair, will the Vatican resort to the unthinkable in order to safeguard its wealth and power?Based on historical facts, this international thriller takes readers on a white-knuckle race through the holy sites of Europe. Get your copy of this award-winning tale and discover why Gary McAvoy’s devoted fans say, “I didn’t want this book to end!”EDITORIAL REVIEWS”A great thriller that weaves numerous storylines together effectively. Recommended to those who love a good thriller with historical implications, as well as the reader who enjoys Vatican and Catholic politics… McAvoy creates a wonderful story that never stops building throughout… [He] captures the secrecy and deep-rooted history of the Vatican and its politics throughout this piece, with a strong story and plot that moves in many directions. McAvoy pulls the reader in and keeps them guessing, while also refusing to place a damper on the action. Juggling modern and ancient Church issues, McAvoy does not lose his reader at any point, as his writing is so clear that the attentive reader will likely want more.” — MATT PECHEY, REEDSY DISCOVERY.”Exquisitely written and highly entertaining, The Magdalene Deception is an investigative mystery in a very similar vein to The DaVinci Code…The real quality to this book is the author himself – the writing is superb. There is an outstanding attention to detail in McAvoy, and the setpieces he weaves are vivid, colourful and authentic; this author treats his audience as intelligent and attentive, and this is always hugely beneficial to any writer. As well as being an evidently well-educated historian, McAvoy also knows his stuff in terms of modern-day information networking and the technology in present day use alongside ancient practices and customs…” — MATT McAVOY BOOK REVIEWS (UK)PRAISE FOR GARY MCAVOY’S PREVIOUS WORK:“McAvoy has done a great job of bringing to life a history that is still alive and still terrifying, and now, perhaps, even richer.” — T. JEFFERSON PARKER, Edgar Award-winning author of Silent Joe, California Girl, and The Room of White Fire.“McAvoy has exhaustively researched…and produced a book that will keep the reader gripped until the very last word.” — TAWNI O’DELL, New York Times bestselling author of Back Roads, an Oprah’s Book Club selection.
