by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Historical Romance |
In The Aftermath of War, A Young Woman Struggles to Find Peace and Love in Velvet Night, a Historical Romance by Jo Goodman— 1815, English Countryside and London; Boston —Abducted, drugged, and sold to a brothel, Kenna Dunne is believed dead. If not for Rhys Canning’s timely rescue, her death would be a reality. Escaping England and a shadowy past with Rhys, the only person she trusts to protect her, Kenna arrives in Boston as Rhys’s wife and with a newfound purpose. Together they will save the shipping line inherited from his father.Believing Kenna is safe from her father’s killer and the trauma of witnessing his death, Rhys truly enjoys his time with her. But peace is short-lived when the past catches up to them.Now, they must learn the truth behind Kenna’s father’s murder. With Kenna’s life at risk once again, she acknowledges that someone she loves may be trying to kill her.Publisher’s Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today’s audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.REVIEWS:”Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” — RT Book Reviews”Goodman is a thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” — All About Romance”A perfect treat for readers who enjoy smart, sensual love stories à la Amanda Quick.” — Book List”A tender, engaging romance and a dash of risk in a totally compelling read.” — Library Journal”For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection.” — Dear AuthorALSO BY JO GOODMAN:Violet FireScarlet LiesSweet FireTHE MCCLELLANSCrystal PassionSeaswept AbandonTempting TormentTHE HAMILTON FAMILYMore Than You KnowMore Than You WishedTHE COMPASS CLUBLet Me Be The OneEverything I Ever WantedAll I Ever NeededBeyond A Wicked KissTHE DENNEHY SISTERSOnly My LoveMy Heart’s DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL BROTHERSHer Defiant HeartHis Heart’s RevengeTHE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGYMy Steadfast HeartMy Reckless HeartWith All My HeartJo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at jogoodman.com.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Science & Natural World |
*New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!* Meet the world’s most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer who is the international expert on seahorses. In this richly informative volume, brimming with new discoveries and more than three hundred colorful images of jaw-dropping fish and coral reefs, you’ll swim in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans; you’ll be dazzled in the Coral Triangle and amazed in Triton Bay. Up close you’ll meet the Cenderawasih fairy wrasse, with its fluorescent yellow streak; the polka-dot longnose filefish; and the multicolored seadragon. There are scarlet-colored corals, baby-blue sponges, daffodil crinoids, and all sorts of mystifying creatures that change color at the drop of a hat. The whale shark is almost larger than life and the author’s beloved pygmy seahorse, unless photographed, is almost too tiny to see. The wondrous creatures inside are charmers and tricksters and excel in the arts of seduction and deception, and you’ll have the rare chance to see and delight in their antics. You’ll also learn what they eat, how they play, and how they care for one another, live on one another, and mimic others when they’re afraid. There is also compelling insight into the naming process, which sea creatures are facing extinction, and how we can help them before it’s too late. This new and expanded edition of The World Beneath has new text from award-winning author Dr. Richard Smith that covers recent developments and discoveries affecting the rapidly changing landscape of the world’s coral reefs, a wealth of new images from recent dives around the world, and a thorough index.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
From Michelle MacQueen, author of The Winemaker, comes a captivating contemporary romance about what happens when rival rock stars have to turn to each other for advice on love, life, and the world of music.Ben Evans is famous. Not one-hit-wonder famous. His name falls off the lips of every girl with breath in her lungs. And none of that stops his heart from shattering when he finds his girlfriend/singing partner cheating on him with his best friend. He thought they were destined, fate, because the lyrics she poured her soul into fit the notes in his head.But what if none of it was true?Piper Hayes is a nobody. Not just a fade-into-the-background nobody. The only time anyone acknowledges her is when her sister needs a coffee or someone to blame for her mistakes. None of that stops her from seeing him. Ben. Every time he sings the lyrics her sister pretends to have written, she wants to end the lie.As the tour comes to an end, Ben turns to Rockstars Anonymous, the support group his publicist forced him into. They’re ridiculous, annoying, and way too interested in his life, but they’re also right. Maybe he’s loved the wrong girl all along.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Her heart was flatlining. Her magic wasn’t.Asha wakes up in the hospital with thirty-six stitches in her head and no memory of the attack that put her there. The damage to her skull was catastrophic, but she surprises the medical team with her lightning-quick healing—and by inexplicably sending their equipment flying across the room.She soon learns that she is Asha Rook—The Cursebreaker—and she’s just become the prime target of every ruthless bounty hunter wizard in the Realm of Magic & Mayhem.To add to the high stakes, a curse has landed an innocent woman in a terrifying asylum, and it’s Asha’s job to save her.Asha must rely on her eccentric found family, finding belonging and banter with allies who accept her complex and dangerous nature. This includes an unnervingly attractive and steadfast cop (an epic slow burn), a sassy goblin who trades portal magic for tacos and lime milkshakes, and her beloved steampunk dwarf godmother, who is equally talented at roasting perfect potatoes as she is at creating magitech weapons.Join Asha and her ragtag team as she embraces her destiny, navigating pocket realms and battling evil to break the ultimate curse. With more twists and turns than you can shake a wand at, this is a dark magic mystery with humor, adventure, and a whole lot of heart.Fans of Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, and Ilona Andrews will burn through this totally addictive urban fantasy series.Read the complete 6-book series now! TROPES:• Curses and curse-breaking• Kick-ass female protagonist• Amnesia• Hidden Magical World• Gritty Urban Setting• Diverse Supernatural Creatures• Haunted houses; ghost children• Secret Societies and Organizations• Found Family: banter and belonging• Slow burn deep connection romance• Huge, satisfying happy ever afterStart reading now and stay up all night with USA Today bestselling author and Kindle All-Star JT Lawrence.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Fame kept everyone at a distance…until a long ride with one stubborn, sunshine woman brings me to my knees.I wasn’t looking for more chaos when she nearly ran me down.I was trying to escape it—the noise, the lies, and the wreckage of stardom.But peace clearly isn’t meant for me.Not when a redhead with a reckless smile crashes into my life.Once she realizes I’m Silas Palmer, it’ll be fake adoration—then betrayal.Fame and fortune aren’t known for true friendship, trust, and happiness.Yet, Pansy proves me wrong.My celebrity status doesn’t interest her.This woman is a hurricane—real, wild, and intense……and I can’t help but want to be in the eye of the storm.Pansy makes it clear her plans don’t include a retired rockstar.In fact, I’m a reminder of all her screw ups.But if I’m a mistake, I’ll show her I’m the best damn one she’s ever made.An angsty, slow-burn grumpy/sunshine romance from USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author S.M. West.Click ‘buy now’ and fall hard for Silas and Pansy’s unforgettable ride!
