by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2025 | Dark Romance |
A young mafia boss must choose between an arranged marriage to save his empire and a past love to save her life. Will he risk it all for the sassy little barista who has been lying to him all along?He’s my past, my villain, my future.He would punish me if he knew the truth.I never should have gone on that date with Stefano—or slept with him—but he wouldn’t take no for an answer. It was all just a fairy tale that had to end, so when I realized I had feelings for this man, I sent back his gifts and cut ties. I thought I could be free to live a normal life. I believed I could hide our baby from him. I was wrong. None of my secrets were safe.Now Stefano plans to punish me for every minute he missed with his son. God help me, it’s a debt I want to pay, because a dark, fiery attraction still burns between us. But first he must make a deal with the devil to save my life and protect our son—and he must make me his wife. The catch? He’s already promised to another bride.Backing out of his arranged marriage contract is not an option. New York would become a bloody war zone. And I would only be trading one monster for another.Wicked Rivals is a fast-paced dark romance with steamy enemies-to-lovers vibes. The story continues in book 2, Savage Enemy. Some scenes or themes may not be for sensitive readers. Please visit the author’s website for more info.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
From Amazon Bestselling Author, Ashley Munoz comes an angsty- standalone-small town romance. He was a liar.I was a coward.At age fourteen the boy who wrote me secret notes stole my heart.The cunning thief that he was, he had convinced me we were soul mates.Or so I thought.At eighteen he shattered my heart.I didn’t know that kind of pain existed and I didn’t stick around for anyone to witness it.Five years after running away, I’m returning home as a married woman. Nothing much has changed, including the fact that the boy I once loved, is still here.Only now he’s a man who owns a mechanic shop and shows up everywhere I don’t want him to.He won’t stop saying the rudest things imaginable.Every barb tears through me, like a whip, and in turn, I say the most horrible things right back.I hate it. I hate him. All I want is to lay low and lick my wounds in private.But in small-town Tennessee, there isn’t much that stays private.Including the lie, he’s clung to and the secret I’m hiding.This book is a complete standalone, while it is angsty, there is no cheating.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2025 | Historical Romance |
He stepped out of a storm and onto her pages… All of Regency society thinks the latest Gothic novel is based on the Earl of Ravenscar—except the woman who wrote it. Although she took inspiration from the earl’s eerie ancestral home, Prudence Lancaster is certain the man is no monster.Called the Devil Earl and rumored to have done murder, Ravenscar accepts his black reputation. But he refuses to be linked to a lurid book—until he meets the author. Bespectacled, ink-stained Prudence is unlike anyone he’s ever known and everything he never knew he wanted.Book Two of The Regency Romps“The Devil Earl is a wonderfully written romance, complete with passion, love, mystery and a terrific cast of characters.” – Romantic Times“TDE is funny, heartbreaking, and breathlessly romantic all at the same time… Absolutely magnificent, TDE demands reread after reread.” – Mrs. GigglesTwo-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Arizona Territory1899Sarah Ryan grew up in Texas digging up animal bones and potsherds, but she always dreamed of searching for the extraordinary dinosaur fossils in the American West. When a wealthy benefactress gives her the opportunity to join the team of esteemed paleontologist Dr. Allan Brenner, she eagerly accepts. But when she arrives in the wild and wooly town of Holbrook, Arizona Territory, ready to start digging, she’s faced with the very real obstacle of being a female in a world dominated by men.Dr. Jack Brenner is looking for his father who disappeared into the Painted Desert two months ago. Mounting an expedition to find him, Jack is suddenly saddled with Sarah Ryan, a young paleontology student hired as an intern to his father. When Jack’s guide refuses to let Sarah accompany them into the wilderness without a chaperone—and a colleague threatens her—he finds himself in a pretend marriage to protect the determined woman whose passion for paleontology was something he once possessed. But he has bigger problems than his beautiful new wife—his father is pursuing a controversial theory about the origin of birds, and it’s attracted the attention of men who would rather destroy evidence than excavate it.The Canary is a marriage-of-convenience romance with light steam set in the high-stakes world of paleontology at the end of the 19th century and can be read as a standalone. Sarah Ryan is the daughter of Logan and Claire from The Dove.While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneBook One: The WrenBook Two: The DoveBook Three: The SparrowBook Four: The BlackbirdBook Five: The BluebirdBook Six: The Songbird (Novella)Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)Book Eight: The StarlingBook Nine: The CanaryBook Ten: The NighthawkBook Eleven: The Swan (Pre-order Now)
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
An uplifting, heartwarming story from the number one bestselling author.How do you rebuild your life when it changes forever in an instant?Thirty-five-year-old Victoria Sharpe has a decent job as an illustrator, a perfectly good if predictable relationship, and great friends. So why can’t she shake the feeling that something is missing?Keen to let off steam, she sets off on a night out with her best friends. Next morning – one reckless decision later – she resolves to make some seriously overdue changes to achieve the fulfilment she craves.Then she gets devastating news that shatters everything she ever wanted for her future.Or so she thinks. Because as friends and family rally around to support her, and an unexpected new romance causes her heart to skip a beat, Victoria discovers that sometimes in the deepest darkness the brightest light can shine through. But, after all she’s been through, can she let it in?This page-turner from number one bestselling author Nicola May will have you reaching for the tissues. An unputdownable, unforgettable read, perfect for fans of Shari Low, Jill Mansell and Amanda Prowse.’Nicola packs a punch in this joyous story about love and family, healing and hope. Singular, strong and sensitively written.’ Milly Johnson, bestselling author of The Happiest Ever After’I loved this book! I could not put this down and read it in 2 days. It’s at times heartbreaking, sad… while also warm, funny and hopeful.’ Reader review, ?????’Firstly I need to apologise to my family for being absent today… Thought-provoking? YES. Warmly written? YES. Sensitive? YES. What an insightful read and so beautifully written!!!’ Reader review, ?????’I just loved this book. I just couldn’t put it down. I found it heartbreaking and heartwarming… amazing.’ Reader review, ?????’Messy, gritty, heartfelt and emotional… Brilliant.’ Reader review, ?????’A book that stays with you, shedding light on difficult topics with compassion and grace. It’s an inspiring reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light, love, and the strength to move forward.’ Reader review, ?????’A lovely story with a lot of heart and soul, that will leave you happy and fulfilled… Do not miss this!’ Reader review, ?????’Excellent… filled with empathy, understanding and compassion, as well as a huge amount of twists and revelations!’ Reader review, ?????’I absolutely loved this book. I found it funny, heartwrenching and very well written. I had a hard time putting it down!’ Reader review, ?????
