by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
“Absolutely perfect… I was feeling all the feels… Happy tears, frustrated tears, goosebumps… The pining … the yearning… SUPERB! Everything I needed to catapult every fiber of my being to cozy season… kicks all five of your senses into overdrive!” Goodreads reviewer ?????????? Love is the sweetest spice of all.A fiery, coffee-loving city girl. A laid-back handyman with irresistible hazel eyes. Is this a recipe for disaster? Find out in this totally cozy and unputdownable enemies-to-lovers romance in the small town of your dreams! Gilmore Girls + spice + everything autumn = Self-confessed coffee addict and food writer Madison has convinced herself she belongs in NYC. But then she’s called back to the small town of Maple Falls to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. She’s NOT looking forward to seeing her ex, Zach—now a sexy handyman who knows exactly how to push her buttons. But she won’t let anything distract her from the inn’s relaunch… right?Zach is frustrated in more ways than one when his latest job brings him face-to-face with the girl who got away. He’s already agreed to renovate her family’s inn and he’s nothing if not a man of his word. But the last thing he wants is to work side-by-side with that stubborn, infuriating—fine, totally gorgeous—red-head.Sparks fly as they prepare for the big Halloween opening. Will Madison save The Cinnamon Spice Inn and have a second chance at love, or will it all go up in flames?Grab your favourite spiced latte and settle in with this steamy romance, packed with small-town charm, scorching chemistry, and the perfect HEA. If you love Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, cozy autumn vibes and plenty of spice, this is perfect for you! Tropes:Small-town vs. city lifeSecond chance romanceChildhood sweetheartsWork romanceForced proximitySpicyWhat readers are saying about The Cinnamon Spice Inn:‘Incredible. The vibes were IMMACULATE… Everything was amazing … I’m obsessed with Madison & Zach ??? … I loved the setting & the vibes. I loved the characters. The banter and pining. The spice. Everything everything everything. , … Like a warm hug.’ raisinglolly_,??????????‘FIVE STARS!!!!!!! I loved it. Start to Finish. I want to move to Maple Falls… Madison and Zach were fire from the start. I loved the tension… This was just magic… I loved it. Everyone, now read this book.’ brooke.blue.bag.boutique, ??????????“I read it in less than 20 hours!!!!… incredible. The vibes were IMMACULATE… Everything was amazing… Everything everything everything.” raisinglolly_??????????“Wow. Wow. Just Wow. What a book … I felt this one in my heart ” dominiques.bookshelf, ??????????“Absolutely adored… had me grinning at every page… had me laughing so hard… my best read of the year… easily deserves 6 stars out of 5… completely stole my heart.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????”I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!… I actually fell in love with this small town … amazing!!!!! NetGalley reviewer, ????????“This has fast become one of my favourite books… ever!!!! I have the biggest smile on my face right now…I will be recommending this book to everyone!!!” Jessica’s Book Biz, ??????????“Fell in love with it in the first chapter!…Ugh, I loved it… I am completely obsessed.” baahslibrary ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A debut sweet romance by Lianne James that will have you laughing, crying, and believing in the power of a mid-life makeover. If you love second-chance mature romance, grab your sunglasses and settle in for a dreamy island adventure!Sandcastles and Second Chances (A Love on Turtle Island BOOK 1)A divorced empty-nester. A high school sweetheart accused of murder. One summer that could change everything.At forty-nine, Lucinda Flowers never thought she’d be rebuilding her life, but when her family’s beloved bungalow business, The Pink Octopus, is on the brink of collapse, she returns to Turtle Island—the place she swore she’d never go back to. And that’s when she runs into Jim Barnes, the boy she once loved, now shadowed by suspicion over his missing wife.As Lucinda fights to save her family’s legacy, her eccentric mother ropes Jim into helping with the renovations. Working side by side, the spark between them rekindles—but whispers of scandal threaten to sink their second chance before it begins.With one summer to uncover the truth and decide if love is worth the risk, Lucinda must ask herself: will the secrets buried on Turtle Island tear them apart, or bring them home to each other at last?Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Debbie Macomber, Sandcastles and Second Chances is a sweet, funny, and heartfelt beach read with a dash of mystery. Start the A Love on Turtle Island series today and fall in love where the tide always brings second chances.Sometimes, life isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about finding what you need… even if it takes a lifetime.Check out the other books in this clean, mature romance series that will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother!
by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, and The Summer Cottage by Viola Shipman.What if one wish could change everything?When her high-rise career tanks, Dacey Adair returns to the cozy lakeside town of Christmas Tree Cove in need of a reset. Early one morning, Dacey makes a half-hearted wish on the harvest moon to bring her the man of her dreams.A few blinks later, she finds a naked man clinging to her boat.Local heartthrob Luke La Fontaine has led a charmed life. He’s recently become famous for his TikTok videos demonstrating the art of cheesemaking while surrounded by adorable farm animals. His handmade, small batch cheese is much sought-after by foodies. But what he really needs is a business strategy.It’s the perfect recipe to set Dacey back on the path to success, but as she and Luke spend more time together, her goals blur. Is this an off-season fling or is the universe trying to tell her something?A small-town romance full of swoony chemistry, hilarious first meetings (hello, naked cheese farmer), and heartfelt family moments, Wishing for Mr. Right is a feel-good, slow-burn love story about what happens when the dream job and the dream guy come into conflict — and which one you choose when your heart is on the line.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
A second chance at love or heartbreak…Socially awkward and prone to accidents, Franny Dawson has a brand new project—herself. Owning the local bakery, The Sweet Spot, has taken all her time and energy and she’s neglected the social aspects of her life. The small lakeside town of Granite Cove, New Hampshire is full of quirky residents eager to help and hinder her new plan.Mitch Atwater, her first love, returns to town. He has an agenda of his own and is wreaking havoc with her goals and her heart.Can Franny outwit her nemesis, overcome her perfect sister’s surprise return, and escape the cocoon of her own insecurities to take a chance on love and get her very own happily ever after?My First My Last My Only is the first book in the Granite Cove series. It can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A new missing persons case, a prime suspect and questions about an old friend challenge amateur sleuth and crime reporter Tess McClintock and FBI Special Agent Michael Carter in THE GIRL WHO RAN AWAY, the first book in The Girl Who Ran trilogy and another installment in the McClintock-Carter Crime Thriller Series.While crime reporter Tess McClintock finishes writing her articles about serial killer Eugene Kincaid for the Seattle Sentinel, the girlfriend of Tess’s colleague and the girlfriend’s daughter go missing. When their car turns up abandoned on a remote logging road in the mountains, Tess’s friend becomes the prime suspect. Tess enlists FBI Special Agent Michael Carter to help her discover whether her friend is responsible for their disappearance. In the process, Tess and Michael uncover the tragic history of the girl who ran away.
