by Philip Eliot | Jul 21, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
“Sexy, sweet, and with the right amount of angst. Reckless Abandon has it all.” – NYT Best Selling Author, Heidi McLaughlinSingle and pregnant at eighteen was not what I had planned for my life, but after my fiancé skipped town on our wedding day, I had no choice. When his best man handed me the goodbye note, I thought my life was over.Three years later, his best man is now my best friend. My family likes him. My daughter adores him. And me? Well, I’m hopelessly in love with him. Too bad I can never tell him how I feel.A drunken kiss after our friend’s birthday party threatens to reveal my secret. I have two choices: confess my feelings for him or pretend I was too wasted to remember. Lying could mean missing out on a future with the man I love. Telling the truth could ruin our friendship forever. Should I play it safe or risk it all for our happily ever after?”Friend to lovers romance with a beautiful ending in ways you are hoping for from the first page.” ~Katelyn, Goodreads Reviewer ?????”I absolutely loved this story.. I didnt want it to end!” ~Chelle, Goodreads Reviewer ?????*Reckless Abandon is the first book in the Willow Brook Falls Series and is a complete standalone with no cliffhanger
by Philip Eliot | Jul 21, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A wounded blacksmith. A woman with a past. A Christmas Eve encounter that could change everything.She has a past she must keep hidden. He has a past he longs to forget. But the magic of the festive season may open their hearts to love.She will not repeat her past mistakes…Caroline Brown once made a choice she deeply regrets, costing her the trust of a dear friend. Now, she is determined to build a new life as the owner of a thriving dressmaking shop in the bustling town of Chatternwell. Love is not in her plans—especially not with the brooding blacksmith across the street. But when the local doctor seeks her help on Christmas Eve, she cannot refuse.He has sworn to keep his distance…William Jackson has kept to himself ever since returning home from war. The spirited dressmaker down the street is a distraction he does not need—until an injury on Christmas Eve leaves him in her care. Her kindness and quiet strength unsettle him in ways he never expected.Can the spirit of Christmas bring healing, hope, and the courage to open their hearts?Mrs. Brown and the Christmas Gift is the delightful fifth book in the Dazzling Debutantes series of clean Regency romance books. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and heartfelt journeys toward love, then you will be enchanted by Jarrett’s charming novel. This story may be enjoyed as a standalone.Buy Mrs. Brown and the Christmas Gift for a tale of holiday magic today!What to expect:?? Kissing?? No Cursing?? Closed Door After MarriageIncluded Historical Romance Tropes:?? Working-Class Heroine / Self-Made Woman?? Grumpy Blacksmith / Soft on the Inside Hero?? Forced Proximity?? Christmas Romance / Holiday SettingWhat Readers Are Saying:????? “One of the best Christmas romances I have ever read!” – Marion L.????? “Not only is this my all-time favorite Christmas historical romance, this is one of my favorite historical romances ever. It is dreamy and Christmasy and beautiful and full of gorgeous dresses.” – hhbennett25????? “The chemistry between these two just leapt off the page! Grand book!!” – txyankeeny????? “I love both Caroline and William. They are complex characters with complex emotional baggage from their separate pasts.” – E Prime
by Philip Eliot | Jul 21, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Thank goodness Christmas only comes once a year, because Barbara just wants to survive it and move on already. Barbara’s year has not been going well. Both her parents died, she gained a lot of weight, and her husband left her. And now, she’s stuck attending a million holiday parties for work. . .with both her ex and his new girlfriend. She’s not feeling the holiday cheer, that’s for sure.Bentley, on the other hand, has realized that while his life is pretty good, he really wants to settle down with an amazing woman. Unfortunately, while he’s a whiz at making money, he’s not so great at choosing people to date. He and his old friend Barbara make a deal. He’ll be her date to the dreaded holiday parties, and in exchange, she’ll help him weed through the dross to find the shimmering treasure he wants to build a life with.It doesn’t take Bentley very long to realize that Barbara’s the one he wants, but she’s not as quick to believe that she’s good enough for the handsome billionaire Bentley. Can he convince her that she’s everything he needs in time to spruce up the holiday season? Or will her miserable year come to just as tragic a close?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 21, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A one-night fling won’t change anything, right?After suffering a terrible loss, fighter pilot Zane North walks away from his military career and returns home to start a new life—one he’s determined to control. Instead, he’s confronted by his sister-in-law’s unpredictable best friend, the one woman he can’t ignore.Hayden Henry, an up-and-coming designer, has devoted herself to her job. She’s had her heart crushed before and isn’t looking to give love another try. Still, she’s always been intrigued by quiet, sexy Zane. So when he rescues her at her best friend’s wedding, she succumbs to one night with the irresistible pilot. But afterward, she realizes her heart isn’t her own anymore. Worse, their impulsive fling has life-altering consequences.Following Hayden’s baby bombshell, Zane proves steadfast and dependable, so she cautiously lets him into her heart. But she soon realizes his is locked up tight. As she’s contemplating a life without him, a reminder from his past crushes Zane’s hard-won control. Will he keep his feelings safely in lockdown or will he dare to embrace his unexpected love for Hayden?True Hero is a stand-alone story with a HEA in the North Brothers series, a spin-off of the Hale Street series.Immerse yourself in the North Brothers’ world instantly!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 21, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Temptation has never felt so forbidden… And no vow of celibacy is without sin. Colin McCullough has devoted his life to faith, preparing to take his Holy Orders and renounce worldly desires forever. But when he meets the spirited and irresistible Samantha Dougherty, his convictions are shaken to their core. She’s everything he should resist, yet everything he can’t help but want. She also happens to be his brother’s girlfriend.In a small town brimming with secrets and unspoken passions, Colin faces an impossible choice: follow his sacred calling or forsake all loyalty for love.This sultry romance delves into the boundaries of faith, love, and sacrifice—a must-read breakout novel from award-winning and bestselling author Lydia Michaels.
