by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2025 | Historical Romance |
The passionate story of a feisty merchant’s daughter fighting for her freedom and a striking Scottish rogue determined to prove his worth.Fiercely independent Jessamijn van Sandt dreams of breaking free from her gilded cage. Trapped under her stepfather’s oppressive control, he chases away potential suitors to keep her unwed and under his thumb.When she meets Killian Kinross — a roguish and strikingly handsome Scotsman with abundant charm — Jess finds herself intrigued and infuriated by him. And the feeling is mutual for Killian.With nothing to his name but a battered ship won through a game of chance and a fierce determination to rebuild his life, Killian has been banished by his estranged but powerful grandfather.Drawn together by their shared misfortune, Jess proposes a marriage of convenience. First she must follow Killian as he sets sail on a daring voyage to the Far East to make his fortune.But this is a treacherous path filled with scheming rivals and the unpredictable tides of fortune. And, as their initial intrigue soon turns into a fiery attraction, Jess and Killian are plunged into uncharted territory.Grappling with the passionate love she feels for a man she must learn to trust, the winds of fate pull Jess in a new direction, where she will have to fight for what her heart truly desires . . .Woven with rich historical detail, from the windswept Scottish Highlands to the bustling harbours of Sweden, this sweeping historical romance of love, betrayal and daring self-discovery is perfect for fans of Poldark, Outlander, Tracy Rees, Victoria Cornwall, Susie Murphy or Jessie Burton.FINALIST FOR THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS’ ASSOCIATION’S PURE PASSION AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION.Praise for Trade Winds:‘A lush setting, vivid characters and a wonderful romance make this a delicious treat!’ Nicola Cornick, bestselling historical romance author‘Courtenay has created a well-researched background for the romance . . . It’s a good book to snuggle up inside with.’ News of the World????? ‘I made the mistake of starting this at bedtime. Before I knew it, it was 3 in the morning! A very unputdownable book indeed.’ Val C.????? ‘Delightful escapism.’ DeeDee????? ‘Stayed with me for ages after reading it.’ Gillian????? ‘It transports you to another world.’ Katriona M.????? ‘BE PREPARED TO READ IN ONE SITTING, THIS IS A HISTORICAL ROMANCE YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN UNTIL THE END!!!’ Bookworm????? ‘This has everything anyone could want in a romantic novel.’ Mary S.????? ‘I felt as if I were right in the book. Magical.’ The Enchanted Book Reader
by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
It’s been a very long time since I’ve been with a woman.By choice. Even as my brother and my fellow cops have paired off and started families, I’ve focused on policing Crescent Cove.It’s a good small town filled with great businesses, wonderful families, and babies. Many, many babies.But I’m not about that life.Until we hire a new dispatcher after Bonnie retires.She’s younger than I am. Beautiful. The sunshine to the worst of my grumpiness.Hooking up with her is off-limits. I shouldn’t do it. And yet how am I supposed to resist the first woman who’s made me want to…well…not be so much of a d!ck?She doesn’t know about my past. But now she and the baby she’s carrying are my future…Author Note: Stern cop Christian Masterson doesn’t just bend the rules, he sets them on fire. Protector Daddy is a standalone he falls first, accidental pregnancy romantic comedy with a happily-ever-after ending and no cliffhanger.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Third in the Billionaire Bad Boys series. “Lemmon’s delightful brand of sexy, urban romance will have fans devouring this book.” ?RT Book ReviewsBeauty and the Beastly Billionaire . . .Eli Crane is one tough bastard. After an explosion left him injured and honorably discharged from the Marines, all he wants is to be left alone. Yet his brothers insist he take a greater role in the family business. They’ve hired him ten personal assistants—and Eli sent each one packing as fast as possible. But when beautiful number eleven walks through the door, Eli will do anything to make her stay.Isabella Sawyer’s employment agency can’t afford to lose Eli Crane’s business. Her plan: to personally take on the role of his PA, and secure her reputation with the wealthy elite in Chicago. But this beauty and her hot billionaire bad boy soon find themselves mixing business with pleasure in the most delicious ways. And passionate, stubborn Isabella won’t rest until she tames this wicked beast . . .
by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Their choice? Scandal or mutual salvation.Determined to support her mother and sisters after her father’s untimely death, Charlotte Mandeville covertly crafts satirical caricatures of high society. It not only puts money in her family’s bare pockets but ensures the haut-ton cannot guard all the power and the secrets.Anthony Yorke has a guilty conscience and a brother to exonerate. When the key piece of evidence to clear his brother’s name falls into the hands of a headstrong young woman, he is willing to do whatever is required to obtain it from her.But Charlotte is not easily persuaded, and while the thing she demands in return for the evidence is reasonable enough, it leads to the unthinkable: a forced engagement between them.Can the ruse they must craft and maintain survive their mutual dislike, or will it crumble, bringing them and their families along with it?Reputation at Risk is the first in a new series of Regency romances, full of banter, a touch of suspense, and all the swoon without the steam.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A surprise pregnancy is only the beginning of the rollercoaster in this dramatic marriage of convenience romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.He doesn’t remember their night together . . . until he meets the nine-month consequence!When a tiny baby is left on his doorstep, billionaire Tor Sarantos can’t believe his eyes. He’s even more stumped when a beautiful woman arrives in a panic, declaring it’s their son!Pixie Miller’s horrified her brother has revealed her secret. How can she face the man she shared such intense understanding and reckless passion with, when he doesn’t seem to recognize her? But when a DNA test confirms the truth, there’s only one solution this powerful Greek will consider . . .
