by Philip Eliot | Aug 26, 2025 | Fantasy |
Can a woman trapped in a loveless union escape without sacrificing her precious grandchild? Ireland, 1055. In an ancient realm where time weaves a tapestry of love and loss, a woman trapped in a loveless union must find the strength to break free, even if it means sacrificing everything for her precious grandchild. Étaín, forever locked in a youthful facade, lives in perpetual anguish, concealing her pagan long-life magic from her ambitious and malevolent priest-husband. Though her heart yearns to escape his clutches, she cannot abandon her eleven-year-old grandson to his tyranny.When a kindred spirit, a young and open-minded holy man, enters her life, Étaín is tempted to reveal her perilous truth. Yet, when her jealous husband discovers their connection and unleashes a storm of violence, she makes a fateful decision. Entrusting her beloved grandson to the care of her newfound ally, she flees under the cloak of night.Alone and consumed by despair, Étaín embarks on a race against time, seeking to pass on her ancient legacy before her ethereal existence fades into the annals of history.Misfortune of Time is the sixth chapter in The Druid’s Brooch historical fantasy series. In the rich tapestry woven by Christy Nicholas, you will discover the beauty of resilience and the power of destiny.Read Misfortune of Time and lose yourself in a world of captivating heroines, masterfully crafted narratives, and the allure of magical realms. Each book in The Druid’s Brooch series can be read in any order as a standalone historical fantasy, allowing you to embark on any mesmerizing journey that calls to your soul. Trigger warnings: sexual scenes, attempted sexual violence, abuse, violence
by Philip Eliot | Aug 26, 2025 | Fantasy |
An epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, destiny, and your favorite found family since Throne of Glass with a slow-burn romance subplot. When the amulet saved her—it also awakened him.Half-elven noblewoman Iellieth Amastacia flees the forced marriage her step-father picked out for her…and into an adventure she never could have imagined.Her father’s magical amulet whisks her away to a frozen mountainside where an ancient warrior is waiting to be unearthed…waiting for her.His name is Marcon Colabra, and fate binds him to the beautiful red-haired noblewoman he’s sworn to protect.Even if by his side is the most dangerous place she can be.Marcon isn’t the only ancient force that Iellieth’s presence stirs to life. An undead guardian hunts the wilds for druids, and a dark goddess grasps at power once again.As Iellieth learns to wield the magic that is her birthright, other heroes seize their destinies as well:Briseras, a huntress with nothing left but vengeanceGenevieve, a druid standing in the empire’s pathTeodric, a pirate facing an impossible choicePersephonie, a seer hunted by prophecy and shadowAcross Azuria, they stand against the growing darkness, the enemies that have waited thousands of years for fated souls to be reunited.Escape into a world of ancient relics, awakening magic, and a prophecy that will change everything. If you love found family, reluctant heroes, and intricate worldbuilding, this is the adventure you’ve been looking for!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 26, 2025 | Science Fiction |
Deep inside Antarctica lies a mystery. The forgotten pathway to the stars.Rejected scientist Alexander Hawke is down to his last chance. Brilliant but sheltered, every banker in New York has refused to finance his ideas.Enter the Russian—charming, dangerous, and offering an Antarctic expedition that promises answers to all of his questions.Now, Alexander stands at the edge of a bottomless chasm. With a helpful shove from his foreign benefactor, he plunges into adventure.Landing in darkness, Alexander finds a portal to destiny—weirder than New York, colder than Russia, and filled with the ruins of an empire that once spanned the galaxy.Armed with his wits, he’ll set forth on the journey of a lifetime, recruited by aliens for a civil war in which the good side is bad, the bad side is good, and somehow, Alexander ends up square in the middle.And his only way home is to save the world.Grab your copy now and join Alexander as he crosses the stars, makes a few friends, and learns that sometimes, the fall is just the beginning.Note: The First Peacemaker is the first entry in a brand new series inside the Backyard Starship Universe.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 26, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
A sheriff’s deputy must escort a woman through dangerous terrain in the national bestselling author’s “suspenseful romance set in the Colorado Rockies” (Fresh Fiction). Maya Gallo has been caring for her brother, a spirited teenager with Down syndrome, for years, ever since they lost their parents in a tragic accident. Now he’s gone off on his own seeking an adventure, and Maya is desperate to find him. Venturing into the Colorado Rockies, she expects rough terrain—not deadly treasure hunters. But when she’s caught in their crosshairs, ruggedly handsome mounted patrolman Alex Trevino comes to her aid. The deputy sheriff knows what these bandits are capable of. So getting Maya—and her brother—off the mountain alive and home safely may be his hardest mission yet . . . From a finalist for multiple RITA and Carol Awards, this is an uplifting, compelling novel of danger, adventure, family, and true love.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 26, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
A woman returns to her small Texas hometown to find redemption for her troubled past and falls in love in this inspirational romance. Gloriana Prescott has returned to her Texas hometown to make amends—even if the townsfolk she left behind aren’t ready to forgive. But when her mother’s ranch manager, Justin Broussard, is tasked with saving the struggling rodeo so his teen daughter can compete, Gloriana sees a chance to prove she’s really changed. But can she prove to Justin, and the town, that she’s trustworthy?
