by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2025 | Fantasy |
The River’s DaughterA dark romantic fantasy of forbidden love, feminine rebellion, and river magic—rooted in South Asian folklore.She let the river take her fully, blue markings blooming beneath her skin as ancient waters whispered of memory and change. There was no ribbon in her hair now—only loose strands, wild in the breeze…In the town of Jaraan, women are bound by stillness: trained to be silent, obedient, and contained. Nineteen-year-old Sahira Raazaan has always been the perfect Covenant daughter. Silent. Still. Her future arranged, her desires contained. She’s betrothed to the town’s golden boy, expected to fulfill the life laid out for her.But when she meets the gaze of a forbidden stranger, a river-marked musician from the Mehr’an people, something ancient stirs. Water moves at her touch. Blue markings bloom beneath her skin. The river begins to speak to her.Sahira begins to unravel the truth about her mother’s disappearance, and about the long-suppressed power hidden in her own blood.With her marriage ceremony fast approaching and her family’s honor on the line, Sahira must choose: the life she was raised for, or the truth buried in her blood. The river’s pull, and the stranger’s touch, promise a freedom she never dared imagine.Some currents cannot be contained forever…Inspired by the legend of Mirza Sahiba, The River’s Daughter is a lush, spellbinding tale of forbidden love, feminine rebellion, river magic, and reclaiming your voice.Perfect for readers who love:? forbidden love and arranged marriage tension? morally gray, river-marked outsiders? sensual awakening and high-stakes romance? Punjabi folklore, cultural fantasy, and magical realism? mythic retellings, coming-of-age rebellion, and feminist themesThis is a story for readers who crave slow-burn romance with rich emotional payoff, forbidden attraction between soul-tied strangers, and heroines caught between duty and desire.With elements of magical realism, river-based elemental magic, and a mythic retelling of South Asia’s (Punjabi) tragic love story Mirza Sahiba, this novel blends cultural fantasy with feminist awakening.This standalone romantic fantasy is steeped in atmosphere—moonlit rituals, haunting river dreams, and the pulse of a love that defies tradition.If you enjoy the lush prose of Erin Morgenstern (The Night Circus), the romantic ache of Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler’s Wife), or the mythic atmosphere of Madeline Miller (Circe, The Song of Achilles), The River’s Daughter belongs on your shelf.Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Power, The Wrath and the Dawn, and South Asian folktales will be swept away by this lyrical, emotionally rich debut.The River’s Daughter is a dark romantic fantasy—filled with magic, myth, sensuality, and revolution. A perfect read for fans of forbidden love stories, coming-of-age journeys, and lyrical feminist fantasy.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2025 | Fantasy |
When a dragon falls, a kingdom awaits.Claire Evans is just a small-town girl from Indiana, but when a wounded dragon falls from the sky, her world is turned upside down. A dragon shifter, and one of Dragonwall’s six royal protectors, Cyrus is no ordinary creature. Saving him sets Claire on a dangerous path that will carry her across his kingdom with a secret that could change everything. Bound by an unbreakable promise, she must confront Dragonwall’s enigmatic and troubled king—the scarred, mateless Talon.King Talon’s rule is unraveling. Hounded by his advisors to marry, burdened by old scars, and beset by a rising enemy, he has more pressing concerns than creating an heir. But Claire’s presence sparks something neither of them expected: a slow-burning connection that could either save Dragonwall—or destroy it.In this epic fantasy series, where modern sensibilities clash with medieval traditions, adventure, magic, and romance collide. Join Claire as she’s swept into a world of danger, dragons, and destiny, where every choice has far-reaching consequences.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2025 | Science Fiction |
A time jump. A fight for survival. A bond between species.It wasn’t possible, but then it happened…A Neanderthal’s 47,000-year-old remains are found in Spain. That’s not unusual, but positioned beside the woman’s skeleton is something that shouldn’t be there—a robotic drone. Lincoln Woodhouse has some explaining to do.When confronted with the evidence, Lincoln cannot deny that the drone is one of his own models. After all, he routinely jumps his drones into the past to collect environmental data. The problem is, this drone shouldn’t even exist in Lincoln’s universe. Everyone knows sending a drone into the past creates an alternate timeline.The implications of the discovery are staggering, and Lincoln is ordered to jump back in time to investigate, even though no human has ever done so before. Upon jumping, he and his team find themselves in a world of deadly creatures and savage beings.Amidst the primeval chaos, Lincoln encounters Skyra, a woman unlike anyone he has ever known. She is a skilled hunter and vicious fighter. She is not human, but she just might hold the key to humanity’s future.Obsolete Theorem, the first book in the new Across Horizons series, is perfect for readers who love time travel, deadly creatures, wilderness survival, and unforgettable characters. Scroll up and grab your copy today!
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2025 | Science Fiction |
War rages among the stars. Can Jon Taylor survive? Soldiers of Earthrise box set! 3 entire novels = 1,000+ pages of epic science fiction.
Jon Taylor is an Earthling. He doesn’t care much about space. At least until his brother dies on Bahay, a war-torn planet many light-years away.
After the funeral, Jon joins the army. He learns to kill. And he flies to Bahay, sworn to avenge his brother.
Centuries ago, Filipino colonists arrived on Bahay to build a utopia. But this world has become a nightmare. Jon finds himself in a dizzying dreamscape, a world of dark jungles and neon slums, of ruthless guerrillas and intoxicating bargirls, of blood-soaked battlefields and glittering brothels. Here on Bahay, a man can lose his life in the jungle, lose his sanity in the gleaming drug dens, or lose his heart to a local girl with a sweet smile and knife behind her back.
On Bahay, nothing is as it seems. In this place of strange dreams and secrets, Jon hunts the man who killed his brother. But he learns that revenge always comes with a price…
The bestselling Earthrise universe spans multiple series and dozens of novels. If you’re new to Earthrise, this box set is a great place to start. If you’re an old fan, buckle up for a new adventure among the stars.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
A widowed mom contemplates letting a handsome cowboy into her family’s life in this contemporary inspirational romance by a USA Today bestseller. Raising twins on her own hasn’t been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she’s determined to see her family—and the picnic basket auction she’s organizing for the town’s centennial celebration—succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on. To her surprise, Brody Harcourt’s strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch’s favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah’s not sure she’s willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm’s way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete? Praise for Her Montana Twins “The characters are well developed, especially when it comes to facing reality and dealing with the hand we are dealt.” —RT Book Reviews
