by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Historical Romance |
“A lush, sensuous treat” (Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author) perfect for fans of Eloisa James and Tessa Dare. WILL A WEEK OF SEDUCTION . . . Desperate to save her sister’s life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick in ways that defy all logic-even as a dark secret she carries threatens them both. . . . SPARK A LIFETIME OF PASSIONATE SURRENDER? Ruthless loner Jonas knows exactly who he is. Should he forget, even for a moment, the curse he bears, a mere glance in the mirror serves as an agonizing reminder. So when the lovely Sidonie turns up on his doorstep, her seduction is an even more delicious prospect than he originally planned. But the hardened outcast is soon moved by her innocent beauty, sharp wit, and surprising courage. Now as dangerous enemies gather at the gate to destroy them, can their new, fragile love survive?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A Viking warrior princess kidnaps a medieval healer in hopes of saving her ailing father—and her love life—in this humorous historical romance.A New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author“Sandra Hill always delivers.” —Christine FeehanShe is too tall, too loud, too fierce to be a good catch. But her ailing father has decreed that her four younger sisters cannot be wed ‘til Tyra consents to take a husband. Alas, with no suitors begging for her hand, it looks as if the sisters will remain virgins.Then a journey to save her father’s life brings Tyra face to face with Adam the Healer. A god in human form, he’s tall, muscled, perfectly proportioned. Here is the physician who could cure her father, and the lover who could finally seduce her to his bed furs.Too bad Adam refuses to fall in with her plans. Holy Runes! What’s a lady to do but truss him up, toss him over her shoulder, and sail off into the sunset to live happily ever after.“A singular blend of humor and romance, this breezy read will appeal to fans of Viking romances as well as mainstream historicals.” —Publishers WeeklyOriginally published as My Fair Viking.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Isabelle Rackham knows she will not marry for love. Though arranged marriages have fallen out of fashion, hers has been settled for some time to combine the upper-middle-class wealth of her father’s coal mines with Alexander Osgood’s prospering Northern country textile mills. Though not a man prone to romantic gestures, Alexander is well-known as an eligible bachelor. His good looks have turned more than one head, so Isabelle is content to think of herself as Alexander’s wife.However, her marriage is not what she expected. Northern England is nothing like her home farther west in the lake country. Cold, dreary, and dark, the soot from the textile mills creates a gray hue that seems to cling to everything in the city of Manchester. Alexander is distant and aloof, preferring to spend his time at the mill rather than with her at home. Their few conversations are brief, polite, and lacking any emotion, leaving Isabelle lonely and desperately homesick.Sensing his wife’s unhappiness, Alexander suggests a trip to his country estate. Isabelle hopes this will be an opportunity to get to know her new husband without the distractions of his business. But the change of scenery doesn’t bring them any closer. While riding together on horses, Alexander is thrown from his and becomes paralyzed. Tragedy or destiny? The help and care that Alexander now needs is Isabelle’s opportunity to forge a connection and create a deep and romantic love where nothing else could.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Still reeling from the unexpected sale of the land she and her horses live on, horse rescuer Kelsey Blaine is frantic when she comes home to find her possessions already boxed up and her house being bulldozed without any notice. Normally calm and kind, Kelsey becomes furious and impulsively cuts a privacy fence to confront the culprit–her mysterious neighbor, Joe.
Joe Kilcoyne is in a desperate place. He guards his secrets and hides from the world for a reason. He’s the hottest topic of speculation around Whiskey River, but no one has ever dared to get close to him. That is, until fiery Kelsey comes barging straight into his life.
The last thing Joe needs is for Kelsey to breach his defenses and make him confront his past. But when her sunny, open, and determined personality collide with a haunted man with no idea how to reconnect with the world, the sparks that ignite shock them both.
Whiskey River series Book 1: Whiskey River Rescue
Book 2: Whiskey River Runaway
Book 3: Whiskey River Rockstar
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Welcome to the small town of Cloud Bay where the weather is great, the music is fire, and love is complicated…She doesn’t believe in happy endings and he needs a new beginningGrowing up in the shadow of her rock god dad taught Faith Harper that fame has a price. When her own music career fizzled, she came home to tiny Cloud Bay. She’s perfectly happy running CloudFest, the music festival that’s one part of her father’s legacy, staying out of the spotlight, and keeping men strictly temporary. And when she lays eyes on Caleb White’s gorgeous face, she knows no one would blame her for choosing him for a summer fling. He’s perfect—a hot famous guy who’ll leave quietly when they’re done.Caleb has been number one in the tennis world for a long time. But he can’t play forever, and he needs a new plan. When his best friend announces he’s going to CloudFest, Cloud Bay sounds like the perfect place to figure things out with no distractions. Until he meets Faith. Kissing her is more than a distraction, it’s downright addictive. And soon he’s not sure he wants to let her go. Convincing Faith to believe in love is going to take more than music and hot summer nights and it’s a match he can’t afford to lose, because it’s his whole heart on the line.Previously published as Need You Now by Emma Douglas.Don’t Blame Me is the first book in the Cloud Bay series, a steamy small town island romance series. This series has beach vibes, rock’n’roll families, small town drama, the odd cute dog, and sexy times. Enjoy!Author’s note: For tropes and CW, please check the author’s website.What people are saying about Melanie Scott’s books“combines style, substance, and a bevy of appealing characters.” —Publishers Weekly“Although there is no snow, there’s holiday spirit aplenty…a fine job of setting the scene, crafting characters readers will want to know.”—Publisher’s Weekly“Sexy, well-written, layered, and engaging … Emotional intensity and dynamic conflict…” —Kirkus Reviews“Deliciously sexy … a quick and entertaining read.” —Ereadica“a first-rate contemporary”, Melanie has a “gift for story telling and knack for creating sympathetic characters”. —Publishers Weekly”A romp that combines heart and heat… Scott’s agile storytelling and engaging characters make this contemporary tale one to savor.” —Publishers Weekly
