by Philip Eliot | Sep 5, 2025 | Dark Romance |
Sawyer Caldwell was the worst thing that ever happened to me… until he wasn’t.EdieFifteen years ago, Sawyer Caldwell murdered four people—but left me alive. Now, on the run from my abusive ex, the dense Appalachian forest where I once escaped a killer’s grasp is the only place I feel safe.Except someone’s lurking in those trees. Watching me. Waiting.It can’t be Sawyer Caldwell. He’s dead. Shot by the police.So who’s hunting me in the woods—And why do I wish it’s the serial killer who let me live?SawyerShe’s my perfect prey. The one I chase and chase and never kill.Fifteen years after my first death, I never thought I’d see her again. But when I catch her scent on the wind, I know someone’s looking out for me.Not God.Maybe the devil.What I do know is that I won’t waste my second chance at making her mine. No matter who I have to hurt or who I have to kill—This Hunter will finally catch his quarry.Bird on a Blade is a dark horror romance and the first book in the Hunter’s Heart universe, a series of interconnected standalones. This book contains graphic content that may be upsetting to some readers. Please review the full list of content warnings on the author’s website.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 5, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
“Touch her again, and I’ll rip your f*cking throat out.”That voice shouldn’t save me. But it does.I was supposed to die that night—not get kidnapped.But the man dragging me off the porch didn’t plan on Landon.Didn’t know he’d been watching me for years.Didn’t expect him to tear through the dark like a demon.Neither did I.Landon’s my stalker—a witty bad boy from London with inked-up rage and a brutal past.Now he’s dragged me to Haven University—to hide me.To claim me.To watch me fall for two others I shouldn’t want.Professor Conner Kilgore is a forensic legend—and unfortunately, my professor.When I walked into his lecture late and soaking wet, he growled:“Prove you belong.”My answer? “Yes, sir.”Now he’s breaking every rule to make me kneel.And then there’s the wild card—who didn’t ask permission.Just claimed me.I should run.Because I have secrets that will ruin us all.I killed a Raider—to protect myself and my mother.And I’ve been hiding ever since.But now they’ve found me.And they won’t stop until I’m buried beside their enemies.The only thing standing in their way?The monsters who refuse to let me go.Now I don’t know if I need saving from them…or if they’re the ones I’ll destroy.This is Jasmine’s story — the one you’ve been waiting for.A Why Choose Dark Reverse Harem Romance. MFFM No swords cross. Book Five in Ruthless Kings of Thornhaven — or devour it as a Book 1 in Jasmine’s story- it continues in the next installment, you will see more of her in Valentina’s book. Expect more heat. More danger, secrets unrelenting possessive alphas.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 5, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
A forbidden age gap stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a daring horse trainer and her off-limits ex-boyfriend’s dad…When we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name.Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together.It’s not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is.So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It’s not like I’ll ever see him again or have to explain why I left.But I’m proven wrong when he shows up at my family’s ranch as the new farrier.We can’t be more than friends—for many reasons.He’s twice my age, workplace relationships are off-limits, and he moved back to rebuild a relationship with his son—the one I used to date.Getting involved would ruin everything.As we struggle between right and wrong, our connection deepens even though his traumatic past makes him doubt he deserves a second chance.But it doesn’t matter when everything’s against us, including a rival who’s out to get me and my ex who’s determined to win me back.After a riding trick goes wrong on his watch, he insists on taking care of me. Even though the odds are stacked against us, we keep the truth to ourselves.But secrets don’t stay hidden for long in a Southern small town.Perfect for fans of:?? Small town cowboy romance?? Obsessed heroes with traumatic pasts?? Lots of sibling banter?? Spicy secret relationship?? Suspense subplot that’ll have your heart racing?? All the yearning, tension, & HEA you craveHere With Me is book 1 in the Sugarland Creek series. Each book in this Southern, small town series is a stand-alone and ends in a happily ever after.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 5, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Two worlds. Two hearts. Can they ever meld together as one?Eliza Rose is the perfect lady—accomplished in pianoforte, riding, and multiple languages—until a scandal disrupts her privileged world. The fallen Rose family has struggled to regain their standing until a fortuitous connection helps Eliza re-secure her family’s place in Society, giving her everything she believed she wanted.Eliza’s return comes at a bittersweet price, however, as she unexpectedly loses her heart to the town blacksmith. She yearns to follow her heart, but fears condemnation. Her mother would give anything to remain among her friends—and Eliza cannot be the reason her family falls from grace once again.Jacob Ridley is a humble blacksmith, haunted by a past betrayal from a lady he thought he loved. He has come to Harewood to begin anew, with a rule to guide and protect himself—he will avoid women of quality. But Eliza is impossible to ignore, forever needing his help. He might not be a gentleman by Society’s standards, but he cannot refuse her when she is in need.As their feelings mount, they must confront an impossible choice—remain loyal but lonely in their disparate spheres, or bravely come together despite the formidable barriers, threat of scandalous gossip, and pain of family objection. These two unlikely hearts are torn between love and obligation. Will the right choice come at too dear a price?Book one in the Hearts of Harewood series, To Forge Her Fate is a sweet and clean Regency romance of unequal social status and forbidden love.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 5, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
?????“When it comes to telling a story, this author is top notch.” –Reviewer?????“It just gets better and better! Just when things seem to be working out, there’s always a new twist in the story.” –ReviewerHe broke her heart. Now he’s back in town. Bent Creek will never be the same . . .LarkinNick Harker left me without a word eleven years ago when his family fell apart.And now he’s back. He says he’s here to help his brother buy back the ranch their family lost when his dad went to prison. But I know what he really wants.He wants the one thing he can never have–a second chance with me.I won’t let Nick disappoint me again. Especially now that I have a son to think of.But Nick keeps doing everything right, so when I start getting anonymous texts hinting that he’s keeping secrets from me, I don’t want to believe them.Even when the texts grow more threatening.NickI swore I’d never come back to Bent Creek. This town and the Nobles took everything from me.But my brother needs help, and he’s the one person I won’t let down. Even though his mission to buy back the ranch is a terrible idea, I won’t leave town until I make him see sense about Marybeth Noble and the danger he’s in with her.The one thing I didn’t count on was falling for Larkin again. One look at her, and I can’t leave.I don’t deserve to have her back, but I refuse to let anyone hurt her again.No matter what this town thinks of me and my family, I’ll protect Larkin and her son.MarybethGabe and I are happy. All of the bad blood between our families is in the past–and that’s where it should stay. But Nick doesn’t trust me.Which is fine. After all, I don’t know if I trust him not to break Larkin’s heart all over again. My best friend was devastated when he left, and I’ll be the one to pick up the pieces when it happens again.Nick might never forgive my family, but all I want is to move on with Gabe and run my shop in peace.Until Nick drops a secret that I never expected.With Nick Harker back in town, Bent Creek will never be the same.This is a story of family, romance, and friendship told through 3 viewpoints–Larkin, Marybeth, and Nick. If you love cowboys, Yellowstone-style drama, big families, small western towns filled with secrets, and sweet romance with a touch of suspense, this book is for you! A Second Chance in Bent Creek is the first full-length book in the Harker Brothers Ranch series. For Marybeth and Gabe’s story, be sure to check out the prequel novella, A Bent Creek Christmas.
