by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
Before the triumph of D-Day, there was the tragedy of Dieppe—where a secret operation altered the course of World War II.The summer of 1942 finds the Allies desperate for a foothold in Hitler’s Europe. Operation Jubilee is born in the smoke-filled rooms of the War Office—a daring raid that will test not just military might, but the moral fabric of those who command from safe distances.Arthur Cutter, a haunted SOE operative barely out of Oxford, is forced back behind enemy lines for one final mission: infiltrate Dieppe’s defenses to gather intelligence critical for the raid.In the skies above Scotland, American-born RAF instructor Ian Faraday battles to prepare his pilots to provide air cover for the operation, even as his own demons threaten to ground him permanently.In Occupied France, resistance fighter Talia Crevier becomes Cutter’s unlikely ally, risking everything to map Nazi positions around Dieppe while battling the prejudice of her male comrades.American Ranger Malcolm Parker, embedded with British Commandos slated for the raid’s first wave, uncovers disturbing truths about Jubilee’s planning—an operation compromised by ambition and miscalculation before it even begins.As dawn breaks on August 19, 1942, four lives converge in a maelstrom of violence. Like pieces on a chessboard, they are moved by forces beyond their control, each forced to grasp the cost of sacrifice and the brutal truths of waging a clandestine war.Award-winning author Conor Bender delivers a masterful blend of historical truth and heart-pounding fiction in this unflinching portrait of the forgotten raid that exposed the terrible cost of political ambition. Perfect for fans of Lee Jackson and CW Browning.__________________________Praise for Conor Bender and Jubilee:“Operation Jubilee is the canvas Bender uses to show political infighting, moral dilemmas, aerial dog fights, undercover agents, French Resistance, German reprisals, and unexpected love…Seventy-eight years later, writing a book titled Jubilee is appropriate and Bender does it honor.”—Sherry Tuffin, WWII Historian“Jubilee is a top-flight World War II thriller that pulses with energy and intrigue. Conor Bender takes us into Occupied France and delivers a page-turning story of spies, lovers, and enemies, and a high-stakes mission that could go terribly, terribly wrong. A spellbinding and deeply satisfying thriller.”—Michele Rubin, Cornerstones US”Jubilee is a well-researched, well-executed work of fiction that is heavily based on real events. In fact, it feels almost difficult to call this historical fiction…”—The Caffeinated Reader
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
In a world where fairytales keep coming to life, there’s a bureau dedicated to helping the victims caught up in the Grimm Effect. But sometimes even those investigators fall prey to a happily ever after…The big, bad wolf is about to go down.Through sheer determination—and a whole lot of stubbornness—I, Blanche Hood, managed to evade the Red-Cap curse. Unlike my mom, I didn’t fall for the huntsman or get eaten by the wolf, but I did gain a purpose. I became an agent for the Fairytale Bureau. My job? Countering the ugly side of the Grimm Effect.My latest case involves a string of murders by a wolf, but I keep getting distracted by my neighbor. I will resist his growly voice. I will not notice the way his muscles bulge. I don’t have time for romance because I need to focus on my job, especially since the perpetrator is taunting me. The killer is asking for a showdown, and he’s going to get it. He won’t be able to resist when I don my red hood to act as bait.Things don’t quite go as planned. Turns out the wolf was under my nose this entire time. By the time I discover the truth, it’s too late. Too late to lament the fact I was played. Too late to regret what could have been, and when I foolishly walk into a trap, it will take a miracle to save me. But everyone knows the Brothers Grimm stories don’t always have happily-ever-afters.If only love truly could break the curse.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Last month, I was living out of my car. Now I’m couch-surfing in Brooklyn. All I’ve got are some bad memories, an empty bank account, and a pigeon I named Hendrix.So when a mysterious, sinfully hot man offers me a deal, I have no choice but to accept. I’ll pretend to be his live-in girlfriend for a month. In exchange, he’ll give me a job at his exclusive club in Hell’s Kitchen.But I soon learn there’s way more to Asmodeus than meets the eye—he’s a demon. From the underworld. And if I break my deal with him, I’ll lose my soul.Fortunately, it’s just a month. A month of heated stares and fake kisses that feel all too real. My soul—and my body—can survive this…I hope.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2025 | Erotic Romance |
For the first time, you can own five of Mari Carr’s hot cop romances in one spicy anthology. It is a must-have for fans of alpha cops and an amazing way to “test drive” five of Mari Carr’s most popular series, including Wild Irish, Wilder Irish, Big Easy, Cocktales, and Sparks in Texas.Saturday Night SpecialWhat do you get when you cross a gold-digging stripper, a down-on-her-luck hooker, an estranged husband, his knocked-up wife, a Wayne Newton lookalike taxi driver and one beleaguered Baltimore cop? A typical night in the life of Riley Collins—Vegas styleWild KissesThe first kiss with Landon, nurse Sunnie blames on tequila. The second on adrenaline. He did save her from a mugger, after all. But then the kiss goes viral and sexy cop Landon is being flooded with female attention. Now it’s Sunnie’s turn to save Landon—by pretending to be his girlfriend. It’s all fake fun and games and a few orgasms…until Sunnie has to decide if this is still just a game or if this sexy nurse is ready to claim her hot cop…forever.Crash PointFate has brought Blake back into her life. The textbook bad boy Chloe gave her body and heart to ten long years ago. He betrayed her trust, broke her heart, and stole from her family. Her fury still rages a decade later—so why does she want him more than ever? Blake never stopped wanting Chloe. Through years of bad choices, Chloe was his light, leading him away from a life of crime to turn him into the man he’s become, a respectable, decorated member of the NOPD. Now, he’s back. And ready to show her some bad boys can be very, very good.Party NakedIt’s hate at first sight when hot cop Jarod gives cynical bartender Stephanie a ticket. So when he finds himself in her bar that same evening working undercover, things go south quickly. An impromptu kiss–to keep Steph from blowing his cover–turns into a sizzling one-night stand. Steph’s more than willing to party naked with him, but she’s adamant they’re driven by lust, not love. He’s prepared to prove otherwise and he’ll even pull out the cuffs if necessary.Waiting for UsEvan and Annie are deeply in love, but that hasn’t stopped tension from creating cracks in their relationship. Determined not to fail his wife, Evan takes action before those cracks become craters, damaging their marriage irreparably. Over the Fourth of July weekend, he’ll reignite Annie’s passion with his own brand of fireworks. And this hot cop will pull out all the stops…and his cuffs.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2025 | Dark Romance |
JOSEPHThe order was simple. Kidnap Sloane Brennan, daughter of my father’s enemy. Take her to Italy. Leave her with one of his contacts, who would hold her as leverage to make her father behave.But when it comes to Sloane Brennan, nothing is simple.I’ve loved this girl my entire life. Spilled my own blood to protect her. Tasted more of her than I should have.And now that she’s in my hands again, I want her back. I want the hot nights. The feel of her skin under my fingertips. Her passion running through my veins like a drug. My father thought he was sending me to kidnap her and turn her over.But one flash of her silver eyes and I already know I won’t.Sloane Brennan is mine. And I’ll kill any many who tries to take her from me.No matter how many wars it starts. SLOANEI’m in trouble.The crime: Kidnapping.The criminal: Joseph Rossi.Once my best friend. Now my enemy. Joseph has orders to take me to Italy and hand me over to a stranger, then go back to New York without me.Instead, he’s letting his hot temper take control. Playing hero. Acting like we’re still best friends on some sort of adventure. But he’s not the boy I once knew. He’s bigger. Darker. More dangerous. The smoke to my flames. And it’s getting under my skin.But letting him back in isn’t in the cards. It’s not an option, no matter how much I might want to. Because the last time I did, he deserted me. And I’m not going to make that mistake again.For the first time, Sloane and Joseph’s story appears in one volume. The Sloane and Joseph Edit contains His Obsession, Her Romeo, and Her Hero, with Romeo and Juliet themes, kidnapping, car chases, stalkers, and heroes, plus enough tension and spice to make you want a Joseph Rossi of your very own.The Anniversary Collection features new edits and bonus scenes for this series, with special edition covers and sneak peeks at future books. For more in the Rossi series, move to The Penny and Michael Edit, which starts Penny and Michael’s love/hate relationship and features brother’s best friend, forbidden love, age gap, and good girl/bad boy themes.Note: Although New York Rogues: Rossi is a series, each couple’s story contains a full plot and can be read separately. Suggested reading order is His Obsession, Her Romeo, Her Hero, Her Target, Her Keeper, Her Rebellion, and Her Master, but His Obsession, Her Romeo, Her Target, and Her Rebellion are all entry points to the series. Supplementary books to the series are Dare You and Tell Me, which take place inside the series with a secondary character.
