by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Five years ago, Claire Hightower ran away from the man she loved.Freddy Hightower had once been her reckless dream: a stolen groom, a whirlwind elopement, a future built on stars and scandal. But debts and dice chipped away at everything they had—until Claire fled with nothing but her unborn child and a fistful of pawnable jewels.Now Freddy’s back.Sober. Steadier. Still gorgeous and charming and chaotic—but also different. He’s returned to the Cotswolds for his mother’s wedding with an infuriatingly unflappable determination to win back his wife, his home, and his role as a father to the son he’s never met.Claire isn’t handling it well.She’s built a new life full of found family, sharp-tongued support, and exactly zero patience for handsome men with bread dough on their cuffs and cowlicks that match her son’s. But Freddy is relentless. Confident. Charming. And still so, so sexy. And he’s not alone: the meddling heroes and heroines of books past are gathered around her table, judging gently—and helping themselves to pie.Some love stories don’t start at the beginning.Some start five years later, in an idyllic corner of the English countryside, unfolding alongside midnight banquets, whimsical summer games, and the second marriage of a woman who finally chose joy.And some require a formerly estranged rake to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty, in more ways than one.Goodbye, Earl is a second-chance Regency romance about flawed men, furious women, and the long road to trust. It’s the fourth book in the Ladies’ Revenge Club series and, while the story will make sense when read on its own, this one is best experienced when read in order. If you crave mature romance, found family meddling, slow-burn heat, and ensemble hijinks served with cherry pies and poor impulse control—this one’s for you.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
Some people would consider me an “F boy”…an “F girl?” “F woman?” The whole term is obviously sexist. Whatever, I’m a player I guess you could say. I like sex. I like having it, talking about it, anything. Growing up it was considered shameful, wrong, sinful.Now, as an adult I do whatever I want and don’t care what others think. Which is what led me to camming. That led me to him. We have never met in real life. He doesn’t even know my real name, but he’s consumed my thoughts for years. When I’m forced to stay with the hockey player that once stood me up, I never expected him to be the man behind the screen.Or that finally getting to touch him would disrupt everything I ever thought about love and relationships, and that scares me more than anything.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Remote. Mysterious. Deadly.Situated off the Normandy coast, Mont-Saint Michel has been many things in its history: a prison, a siege fortress and an abbey. When Maggie and Laurent—who are struggling with the revelation of a family secret that threatens their marriage—take part in a couples’ counseling weekend on the island they are thrust head first into the setting for a brutal double murder. Because a once-in-a-century storm is bearing down on the island preventing communication with the outside world, their small group of six is trapped on the island—with a murderer. And the clock is ticking. Maggie has only one night to find the killer—and elicit a confession—before the police arrive and go with the obvious evidence—all of which points directly at Laurent.This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language Genre: light culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth. Murder in Mont St-Michel: A riveting mystery thriller set in Provence (A Maggie Newberry Mystery Book 19)
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
‘I was captivated instantly… Sucked me in from the start… I finished it in less than 24 hours… A knockout read… My heart was pounding.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Every story needs a happy ending. And you can’t have yours until you find the bookstore.’1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. Inside, a young woman hides a linen-wrapped journal under a loose floorboard and runs away, panicked by the sound of hounds barking in the distance. The bookstore vanishes into thin air…Present day. Stepping inside a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can’t believe she’s about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But the excitement is short-lived. Dora’s mother has fear in her eyes, and with a trembling voice she whispers: ‘my life is in danger, and now so is yours…’Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family’s mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations. Losing herself amongst thorny brackens and twisted ferns, Dora eventually finds the path that leads to the bookstore. But someone is watching her. They’ve been waiting for her.As she pushes open the beautiful blue door hidden amongst the sharp brambles, and stands in front of rows of crumbling leatherbound books with faded pages, she has no idea of the secrets she is about to uncover. Or that her life is in more danger than ever before…Readers will lose themselves in the mesmerising magic of this absorbing and utterly unputdownable page-turner. Perfect for fans of Weyward, The Lost Apothecary and Practical Magic.What readers are saying about The Vanishing Bookstore:‘Spellbinding, heart-stopping… Unputdownable… Oh my I loved reading [it]… I just loved this book, it has everything… Enchanting… Just too good to ever put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely wonderful… I read [it] in two days… I couldn’t put it down… I was desperate to know how it was all going to end!… It had everything… a brilliant 5 star read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh my, what an enchanting read… Captivating.’ The Chic Bookish Girl, ?????‘Wow. This book. Just wow… An amazing read… Magical. It took me on a journey, and I never wanted it to end. I definitely gave this book ??????????.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely loved this book!!!… Had everything… One of my new favourites.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Breathtaking… Gives all the feels, is literally unputdownable. A cover to cover, in one sitting read… Had me in suspense from start till the very last page. A fantastic 5 stars read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh wow… Fantastic… I just couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely adored this book!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow wow wow… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I loved everything about this book and I didn’t want it to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I didn’t want this story to end, I wanted to stay inside this world for as long as I could!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was well and truly hooked… Has it all… Intriguing, magical and mysterious all rolled into one… There is absolutely nothing I didn’t love about this story… what an absolutely banging read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I finished this a week ago but am still thinking about just how much it took hold of me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Who is he really? And why is someone after him?Mariah Holzman never imagined a whiteout blizzard would sever all communication from the outside world—communication desperately needed for the injured man Mariah finds near her home. Nor did she imagine helping nurse the man back to health would lead to threats and intimidation. As danger escalates and questions rise, Mariah is left to wonder what kind of person she has allowed into her home.Grant MacGuire never imagined he would wake up one day in a strange cabin, surrounded by strange people, with no memory of who he is or how he was injured. Nor did he imagine his presence would put the lives of those who saved him in danger. As Grant struggles with distorted memories, he wonders if his life is worth the price the Holzman family is paying.The growing attraction between Mariah and Grant is hindered by Grant’s unknown identity. Is Grant, as the family’s neighbor assumes, a criminal on the run from the law? Or is there more to his identity—and the reason he was attacked—than they realize?Forgotten Identity is a faith-filled Christian romantic suspense. It includes the following tropes:AmnesiaSingle MomProtectorHidden identityRevengeWoman in perilStrandedSlow burnCanine characterSmall townHappily-ever-after Christian romances by best-selling, award-winning author, Penny Zeller:Romantic SuspenseForgotten IdentityUnexpected Witness (Mountain Justice #1)Unexpected Danger (Mountain Justice #2)Unexpected Target (Mountain Justice #3)Deadly Secrets (Close Proximity #1)Contemporary RomanceLove in the HeadlinesRecipe for LoveUnder the MistletoeLove Under ConstructionHenry and EvalineHistorical RomanceLove’s New BeginningsForgotten MemoriesDreams of the HeartWhen Love ComesLove’s PromiseOnce Upon a ChristmasOver the HorizonDreams on the HorizonBeyond the HorizonLove on the HorizonLove in DisguiseLove in StoreLove in TimeLove from AfarLove UnforeseenLove Most CertainLevi’s VowHeart of CourageA Christmas to RememberA Promise to KeepFreedom’s FlightAn Unexpected Arrival (newsletter subscribers)
