by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Of all people, why him?He didn’t EVEN bother introducing himself, just assumed I knew him from his fame on the court.I nearly died on the spot when our professor announced we were permanent lab partners. Between his arrogance and the constant interruption from basketball groupies, there’s no way I’ll survive this semester.Sure, he’s hotter than anyone I’ve ever seen in a science lab with his sexy blue eyes, cute dimple, and muscles for days – but I can’t afford his kind of distractions.Okay. Deep breath.I can do this.After all, it’s only one semester.Just when I think my self-control is in check, he does something to show me that he isn’t the egotistical, self-centered jerk I thought he was.How can his stupid smile suddenly make my mind melt, heart race, and palms sweat?If I take this chance on Drew, will my perfectly laid out plans disappear?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Dark Romance |
She’s the mayor-to-be’s perfect daughter. He’s the ruthless villain set to ruin her.I’ve spent my life putting others first. So when my father runs for New York City mayor—on a promise to take down the city’s most notorious crime family—I do what I always do: push my own dreams aside to help him win.Until I wind up at the wrong party. Trapped in a bedroom with Romolo Ferraro—the dangerous, merciless youngest son of the man my father has sworn to destroy.He terrifies me. He fascinates me. Six foot four and covered in tattoos, he’s everything I should avoid.When he starts pursuing me, I know I’m just a pawn in his game. A means to an end. And yet… part of me wants to play along.I tell myself it’s to protect my father’s campaign. But I’m not thinking about politics when Romolo’s rough hands slide over my skin, teaching me how good it feels to burn.They say good girls don’t fall for the villain.But maybe, I’m tired of being good.~Be With Me is book 1 in House of Ferraro, a series of interconnected standalones following the Ferraro brothers, where dark and sensual romance plays out against a backdrop of family secrets and mafia intrigue.Tropes: Forbidden romance ~ Enemies to Lovers ~ Obsessed mafia hero ~ Yearning ~ Good girl/Bad boy ~ Mystery & Suspense
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
The brand new summer holiday romance for fans of Casey McQuiston, M. A. Wardell and Alexis Hall!***‘[A] sweet and sexy romance… the perfect book to bring to the beach’ Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestseller‘Officially my new favourite book by Jack Strange… I also loved how connected I felt to the Greek setting’ ?????***In the sun-soaked street of Athens, Will might find that his love story might not be the one he’s expecting… Three years ago, Will turned down Ollie’s proposal. Now, he’s been invited to his ex’s wedding in Greece, the very place they once dreamed of saying “I do”. Faced with the consequences of his decision all those years ago, Will has twenty-five days to figure out whether to tell Ollie he made a mistake.But a chance encounter with his childhood friend Sam, who just happens to be impossibly handsome, complicates everything.Against the stunning backdrop of ancient ruins and vibrant nightlife, Will must confront his past, his desires, and the true meaning of love.Tropes:DestinationSecond ChanceChildhood friendsSelf-discoveryForced ProximitySee why readers love 25 Days in Athens‘The kind of messy, emotional, sun soaked romance that feels like a movie’ ?????‘My constant gay book recommendation for the rest of my life… such a fun book that just made me smile’ ?????‘Everything I didn’t even know I wanted… so much fun’ ?????‘Fun, sunny vibes… the perfect summer holiday romance’ ?????’The humour in this book had me chuckling out loud… his funniest story yet… highly recommend taking this one on holiday’ ?????‘The epitome of summer and it is the perfect romance read for anyone who craves Mamma Mia vibes all day long… an easy five star read for me’ ?????‘Heart tugging moments and a whole lot of desire and romance… great if you’re in the mood for something light hearted and funny’ ????’This is a perfect vacation read, or when you need a vacation!’ ????’Steamy! Spicy! So much to love about these characters’ ????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Edgar Award Finalist: This Miami crime thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author is “an exhilarating debut [and] a sizzling page-turner” (Publishers Weekly). Gail Connor is a fast-rising attorney in a major South Florida law firm, about to make partner—until her life is derailed by the discovery of her sister’s body in the Everglades. What at first appears to be a suicide soon becomes a homicide investigation with Gail as the prime suspect. To defend herself, Gail must unravel the tangled web of her wild younger sister’s life, which includes connections to drug traffickers, a Native American artifact, Gail’s own estranged husband, and a handsome Cuban-American attorney, Anthony Quintana, to whom Gail is strongly attracted. But who can she trust as she fights for justice for her sister and herself? Written by a former prosecutor, the first book in the New York Times–bestselling Suspicion series delivers “a sun-drenched variation on the work of Scott Turow and Patricia Cornwell” (Library Journal).
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
There’s a storm brewing…
The day his wife died, Sheriff Cash Hill discovered she was leaving him for another man, one she’d loved since before their marriage. How could the single dad ever trust another woman again? But when Georgia’s best friend, Holly, comes back to town, something about Holly’s sweet, sassy vulnerability has his protective instincts kicking in hard.
Holly Jensen left La Colina, Texas with regrets. She’s returned home to work as the new large animal vet and to watch over her best friend’s daughter. But Holly’s knowledge of Georgia’s past could rip a family apart. And she’s reluctant to go to the sexy…and single…sheriff, as he’s made it clear he wants nothing to do with her.
Both are faced with a choice…stay locked in the past or allow their reservations to be silenced by a passion hotter than Texas summer nights. Can they learn to trust their own hearts and each other?
SAVING THE SHERIFF is a sweet and sexy standalone Texas romance in a series of standalones! Saving the Sheriff, Resisting the Rancher, Taming the Troublemaker and Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas can be read in any order.
