by Philip Eliot | Jul 30, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Kilteegan Bridge, County Cork, Ireland 1958For eighteen-year-old Lena O’Sullivan, life feels like a cage with invisible bars. While everyone expects her to follow the well-worn path of marriage to a local boy and raising a family, Lena dreams of adventure and a world beyond the rolling hills of Kilteegan Bridge.Malachy Berger is heir to a vast fortune, owner of the most magnificent house in the county, and blessed with an education that opens doors to anywhere in the world, Malachy represents everything Lena has ever yearned for. Not only is Malachy intriguing but there’s something deliciously mysterious about his eccentric German father and their enigmatic past that has the entire village whispering behind closed doors.When Lena and Malachy’s friendship blossoms into something deeper, their families react with shocking hostility. But why? What dark secrets are they so desperate to hide? What could possibly be so dangerous about two young people falling in love?As Lena digs deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a labyrinth of family secrets that span generations and continents. From the windswept cliffs of Ireland to the bustling streets of Cardiff, and back to the shadows of old Germany, she discovers that her destiny has been shaped by forces beyond her imagination.Now Lena and Malachy must navigate a treacherous web of lies, betrayal, and secrets. Can they break free from the chains of the past, or are the doomed to pay for the sins of those gone before?A sweeping tale of mystery, romance, and the courage to forge your own destiny against impossible odds.Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Kristen Hannah, and lovers of Irish historical fiction, this sweeping Irish family saga brings a rural Irish village to life against the quiet tensions of WWII Europe.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 30, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
This seaside town holds more secrets than you could ever imagine.Grace and Dick Thomas are the proud owners of the Sandybank Guest House, a pristine establishment set in a prime location overlooking the beach. Tourists come and go all year round, enjoying the beautiful setting and their host’s wonderful culinary skills.However, the permanent residents of this pretty coastal town cause net curtains to flutter and tongues to wag with their myriad of secrets and tales to be told.Caught up in their midst, the Thomases live their lives regardless, checking guests in and checking guests out. But who holds the biggest secret of all?Praise from readers:????? – “If you like surprises, you’ll love reading The Seasiders.”????? – “Lovely characters, a twisted end. This was fun.”????? – “The author weaved a funny, interesting, and surprising story. Superbly written.”
by Philip Eliot | Jul 30, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Life is easy in 2647, unless you’re a Diseased One… On the morning of her 16th birthday, Hollis Timewire receives the worst possible news She can’t become a citizen of the world. She’s a Diseased One. Born with a biomarker that bestows dangerous, brain-altering powers, Hollis is forced to hide underground with other Diseased Ones, who believe the government falsified history to cover up their genocide. Now Hollis must discover the truth, and is willing to risk anything, including her powers, to go back home.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 30, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A Canadian cruise. A hidden past. A pull she cannot explain.Olivia Carr has spent her life behind emotional walls—a mother gone too soon and a father too indifferent to care left her heart cynical and guarded. When the school year ends, she braces for another lonely summer… until her estranged father unexpectedly invites her to his Boston estate.But one disastrous visit shatters her fragile hope of reconciliation. Fleeing his cold mansion, Olivia reluctantly joins her fellow teachers on a cruise through maritime Canada—only to find herself drawn toward Nova Scotia, and especially to the remote lighthouse at Pawleys Cove. Why does it feel like part of her past is waiting there?Clark Rafferty, a fellow teacher grounded by his Christian faith, has fought to keep a polite distance from Olivia—and from the growing attraction he knows could complicate both their lives. But when she steps aboard the ship and becomes entangled with a charming passenger Clark instinctively distrusts, his resolve begins to crumble.As the cruise carries them closer to Nova Scotia, memories awaken, danger circles, and romance stirs in the unlikeliest places–while below the beam of the Pawleys Cove lighthouse, an old man prays for the little girl he remembers. What awaits Olivia on the rocky shores of Nova Scotia—truth, heartbreak, or a love she never expected?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 30, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Can two passionate people stop fighting long enough to admit their love for each other?After spirited Lady Sybilla Calverton discovers her husband , the Earl of Ramsbury, in an embrace with the notorious Lady Fanny Mandeville, she returns to her father’s home in Bath determined to match the wayward Ramsbury scandal for scandal. When the Earl learns that his wife has stirred gossip by being seen too often with elegant collector Sydney St. Denis, he hastens to Bath to see if the gossip is true—and to reinsert himself into Sybilla’s affairs. Quarrels immediately reignite between them—and so does their passion. But are their strong wills the only threat to their love, or is someone deliberately trying to destroy their tempestuous marriage? The Bath Quadrille is the 1st book in the Bath Trilogy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
