by Philip Eliot | Dec 24, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A new historical romance from the bestselling author of the Regency Goddesses Series.”I simply could not put it down. The witty interplay between characters, their dialogue, the plot, and the lovely nature of the main character was wonderful. I even laughed out loud in moments of the book – a rare thing – it has just been so well written. I highly recommend!” P. Huxley? a presumed-dead, brooding duke? a sweet, feisty duchess? a straight-talking parrot? 1st novel of Taming of the Dukes SeriesWhen heiress Miss Daphne Jones finds herself married to the wrong brother – the black-sheep son of the Duke of Burlington – she has little idea that her groom will promptly disappear after the wedding, and that she’ll become a duchess and a widow before her seventeenth birthday.Seven years later, the young and somewhat eccentric duchess has found contentment in taking care of her two younger sisters, Isadora and Emmaline, her absentminded brother-in-law, and an ever-growing menagerie of pets. The only thing missing from her life is a child of her own, but as she has finally accepted one of the many proposals to come her way, she feels confident this small detail will soon take care of itself.However, when her husband is deposited on her doorstep, unconscious but very much alive, her life (and heart!) spirals out of her control, and she is faced with a seemingly insurmountable problem: how does one go about seducing a man who seems determined to treat one with avuncular detachment and is set on an annulment?The Taming of the Dukes SeriesBook 1: DAPHNEBook 2: ISADORABook 3: EMMALINE
by Philip Eliot | Dec 24, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Would Lizzy Bennet be friends with Anne Elliot? Would George Wickham go after a rich Elliot sister if he had the chance? Should we save Charlotte Lucas? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on!In the “Sweet Regency Saga,” the Elliot family from Persuasion drops into the world of Pride and Prejudice, setting the stage for a tangled holiday of love, friendship, and unexpected consequences!The Elliot family is visiting Meryton, and the townspeople are just as convinced that wealthy young women deserve husbands as much as wealthy young men need wives. Of course, the townspeople would rather one of their own Bennet girls got Mr. Bingley or Mr. Darcy, but they are all agog to see if the eldest and most beautiful Miss Elliot will win the day.Anne only hopes to be left in peace, but it is not easy when her old friend Charles Musgrove comes to town to propose to her. She doesn’t love him as he deserves, and while he might have turned to her sister, Mary– he cannot. For Mary is currently besotted with the questionable officer, George Wickham! Anne is deeply concerned, but Mary listens to her so little already…And Elizabeth Bennet is on a mission to ensure happy endings for everyone–particularly her older sister, and her best friend, Charlotte. Through a whirl of winter festivities, Mr. Darcy is entranced with her despite himself, although he isn’t quite ready to embrace his feelings–not unless he can overcome his own starch and reserve!”Starch and Strategy” invites readers into a world of Regency elegance and romantic intrigue, where love and strategy collide in the most delightful ways.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 24, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
I’m marrying my enemy. Fortunately, the arrangement has an expiration date.Ten years ago, I set my roots in Manhattan. It’s my home now. Until a careless oversight threatens my ability to stay in the country.But my best friend comes up with a solution. A marriage of convenience. With her brother. And somehow she guilt-trips him into agreeing. Reluctantly.So I swallow my pride and accept. It’s only on paper, after all.Which is a good thing because, while Caleb van den Linden’s smile might disarm everyone, I know the sworn bachelor is an arrogant playboy.I doubt I can keep my sanity once I become his wife. My billionaire husband might be gorgeous, but he’s never been my fairytale hero. The man is infuriating.There is a strict expiration date on our arrangement, so I feel safe.Until he demands more than I am willing to “pay” for my visa.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 24, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Prince Kostya has his life planned out: obey his father the king, marry an appropriate woman, and ascend the throne. After decades of political turmoil in his tiny country, the least he can do is serve his people well. That means doing what’s expected of him. Enter Hazel Sung, American hot mess—emphasis on hot. Hazel’s in Kostya’s tiny country for a good time, not a long time. She’s spent the past month backpacking Europe after dropping out of medical school, and she’s ending her tour by spending a month with her ambassador mom.It’s unfortunate that, at their first formal meeting, she’s in sweats and hasn’t showered in two days. It’s bad that at her welcome banquet, she accidentally drinks too much and has to leave. And when he catches her up on the ramparts one night, it’s completely terrible how much she makes the serious, strait-laced prince laugh.Kostya shouldn’t even be looking at the ambassador’s daughter, let alone sneaking out of the castle to show her the city. Kissing her goes against every rule he knows, but Hazel makes it so easy to forget. And scaling the castle wall to her bedroom? That could cause an international incident.But when the crown is at stake, who will Kostya choose-–his country, or the woman he loves?Reign is a high-heat standalone romance. It’s for fans of princes and commoners, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine stories, and anyone who loves a fairy tale ending. It’s got an ex-military hero who’s a little uptight and a messy, quirky heroine who brings out his soft side. It’s got tons of steamy scenes, lots of spice, and of course there’s an HEA.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 24, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A backpacker’s dream turns into a nightmare as she discovers the darker side of her round-the-world trip.Sandrine is on the adventure of a lifetime, exploring the beautiful landscapes of California, Hawaii, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia. But when she reaches Nepal, she discovers she is pregnant after a romantic fling on a tropical island. Unable to trace her lover, she continues her journey until a man, who has become dangerously obsessed with her, takes his own life on a Himalayan trek.Returning home to Switzerland for the birth of her baby, Kai, Sandrine hopes to heal and prepare for motherhood. But when she meets the charming Scott, who offers her love and security, her past traumas resurface, and she realises her nightmare is far from over.As she struggles to protect her new family, Sandrine must confront the horror she thought she left behind. Will she be able to escape the dangers that lurk in the shadows? And how far will she go to keep her loved ones safe?For fans of the Netflix series YOU, The Beaten Track is a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Grab your copy today!”Enjoyed this. A touch of Highsmith.” – Sir Ian Rankin, bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus series”So chilling.” – Shari Lepena, bestselling psychological thriller author
