by Philip Eliot | Aug 8, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
I rescue people from danger every day. But my love life? That’s a dumpster fire I can’t put out. I had a badass life, my dream job as a firefighter, and I could snag anyone I wanted in bed. But when an injury temporarily took me off duty, it all screeched to a halt. Now I’m healing, staying with my brother Red in Amberfield, this small town with jack-all to do.
Other than flirt with Perry. A hot-as-hell, shy but smoldering silver fox. And I think he wants me bad, even though I’m a straight, babyfaced jock in a baseball cap.
Perry is a family man, through and through. He would do anything for his mom, brother, nieces and nephews. When family drama threatens to ruin his big family reunion, I know I can help. I offer to be Perry’s fake boyfriend for the reunion, so all eyes will be on us.
And then the plan works.
A little too well.
Turns out Silver Fox isn’t as bashful as he seemed. Now I’m becoming addicted to the feeling of his lips on mine. His skin pressed up against me in bed. Soon, I’m fantasizing about going all the way with him, and I’m not sure I can call myself “straight” anymore with a straight face.
At first I just craved the attention. But Perry isn’t just great in bed–his family is fun as hell, too. For once, I feel like I belong somewhere.
And once we’re done faking it, I don’t know how the hell I’m going to leave.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 8, 2025 | Dystopian & Apocalyptic |
Ava has a secret that could shift the balance in a world divided by wealth and technology. Although she’s inherited her father’s ingenuity for robotics and engineering, Ava has transcended her tech roots. Now, she’s on the brink of a discovery that could transform the very fabric of society. If she can stay alive long enough to share her secret, it could mean saving millions of lives or destroying humanity. Ava’s life in the West End is gritty and bleak, with few freedoms, strict curfews, and constant surveillance. In stark contrast, New Eden is a thriving metropolis, a testament to artificial intelligence technology’s true promise and potential. Ava yearns to bridge this rift, creating a new social order with unbridled opportunity for everyone. But something outside her control doesn’t want Ava to succeed. She needs help but has few options. When someone attempts to kill her using technology that shouldn’t exist, Ava knows she must risk everything to save herself, and the technology she knows will change the world.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 7, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
‘I couldn’t stop reading… A corker! Heartbreaking… Dazzling… Best read with a great big box of tissues… Wonderful… Hard to forget… Outstanding.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????England 1939. I desperately push my way through the crowded platform and try to find my darling daughter’s face in the fogged-up windows. As the train pulls away I frantically wave and force a smile. I’m sending her away to protect her but it’s only ever been the two of us. My heart breaks at not knowing when I’ll see her again…With the country on the brink of war, single mother Jean embraces her ten-year-old daughter, Valerie, before she puts her on a train to Somerset alongside hundreds of other evacuees. Jean promises Valerie that the war won’t last long and that they’ll be together again soon. But as the bombing gets closer to home, she realises this might be a promise she can’t keep…Wrenched away from her mother and everything familiar, little Valerie soon discovers that life in the countryside isn’t as idyllic as she first thought. Every night she dreams of returning home to the arms of her mother. But when she learns her old street has been devastated by the Blitz, it’s like her heart is torn in two. With no home to go to, where does this little girl belong? Meanwhile in London, the chaos of war has unearthed a heartbreaking secret from Jean’s past she has kept hidden from Valerie for years. A secret that has the power to keep them apart forever. With their old life in tatters, and hundreds of miles between them, will this mother and daughter ever be reunited? And if they are, will Jean’s secret change Valerie’s life forever – and will Jean lose the only person she has left in the world?A heartbreaking historical novel set in World War Two that will have you completely gripped. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Shirley Dickson and Sandy Taylor.Readers love A Child Far from Home:‘Emotional and heartbreakingly good… Oh this book from once again this amazing writer will break your heart in two… This author and her style of writing always makes me cry not just sad tears but also many happy tears too. I loved reading this book… it’s unique, one of a kind, and special… Have to give it 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming… Had me from the first page to the last. I could not lay it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I have been unable to put this book down. It was heartbreakingly detailed and often took my breath away… beautifully written… emotional… and did bring a tear to my eye.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Heart-wrenching… I found myself staying up late reading into the night just to find out what would become of these very endearing characters. This story will have you captivated… Lizzie Page has written another wonderful historical fiction that will capture the hearts and minds of readers.’ The Retired Book Lady, ?????‘You will not want to miss out on this compelling, heartbreaking story. I could not put it down.’ @sheilasenchantedbookshelf, ????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 7, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
A Brave Noblewoman Loses AllIn 1099, Lady Margaret is betrothed to the heir of a great Norman estate and will become a countess. Before she weds, her beloved mother dies. After the funeral, Margaret is betrayed by her father, Lord Charles, who falsely proclaims she traded her honor for pleasures with a lowly Saxon. He declares Margaret his slave and makes her life a misery.In a world where women are property, Margaret believes nothing can save her from her miserable life. She is wrong. Soon the king will demand her service.Meanwhile, power struggles rack medieval England. King William II dies under suspicious circumstances. His brother Henry I wins the crown but struggles to keep his throne from the factions plotting to kill him.Meet the king, the queen, and the woman who can save them both.Note: This novella contains beatings, murders, and the death of an infant, which may be triggers for some readers.**This series utilizes some Old English to better capture the voice of the times. See the glossary for words and terms you might not recognize.**This book introduces Lady Margaret’s adventures:Lady Margaret’s Escape (Book One)Lady Margaret’s Challenge (Book Two)Lady Margaret’s Future (Book Three)
by Philip Eliot | Aug 7, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
In wartime Corfu, two hearts defy the odds.Corfu, 1943As the Nazis drag Jews from their homes in the dead of night, Rosa knows time is running out. Her father clings to the hope that they will be spared, even as whispers of deportation grow louder. When he demands Rosa end her relationship with Alvertos, a Greek Christian and the love of her life, she is forced to make an impossible choice.Disowned and disgraced, Rosa faces an uncertain future—one that may mean she will never see her family again.As the violence escalates, Rosa and Alvertos secretly marry, forging a bond that defies the hatred around them. But staying in Corfu means certain death. Forced to flee to the mountains, they face tragedies that could tear them apart forever.Edinburgh, 2002Rosa thought she could bury the past, but the scars of war never fade. When an invitation arrives for the unveiling of a memorial in Corfu, she is forced to confront what she has kept hidden for fifty years—devastating memories of love and loss.Under a Broken Sky is an emotional tale of courage, love, and resilience in the face of an unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection:? ? ? ? ? I stayed up until 2AM finishing Under a Broken Sky.? ? ? ? ? Great characterization, I felt at times I was there – a real page turner.? ? ? ? ? Heartbreaking, but painted a picture of Jews in Corfu that I was not aware of.? ? ? ? ? It is gritty, heart wrenching and beautiful. The best book that I have read this year.? ? ? ? ? I needed a tissue one or two times.? ? ? ? ? Dougie, you really brought the characters to life and I couldn’t wait to read more.
