by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
The sweeping hills and emerald hedgerows seem to dance in the pale Irish sun. Home after far too long, Ginny takes a deep breath and tries to shake off past. She’s hidden the truth for years. And when Ruari looks at her, his long lashes shading his green eyes, she knows she can’t reveal it now. Her secret would destroy him, as much as it would her… When academic Ginny Kingston returns to Ireland’s windswept Roone Bay after ten years of self-imposed exile, the last person she wants to run into is black-haired Ruari Savage. But there he is, glowering at her from the back of the tiny church hall, as she holds the townsfolk spell-bound throughout her lecture on Irish history.The Kingstons and the Savages have been neighbours, farmers and bitter rivals for as long as anyone can remember. But, finally drawn home by work, Ginny is determined to discover the truth behind their family feud. And what happened to the first young lovers who tried to mend the rift over fifty years ago. For some strange reason, mechanic Ruari with his practical mind and strong hands, has offered to help…Ruari’s aid, however, comes at a price: the truth about why Ginny herself left so suddenly. What he doesn’t know is that Ginny’s devastating secret might destroy their families’ new-found peace – and any chance of happiness they have with each other – forever…Can Ginny and Ruari work together to heal old wounds? And will the secrets that have divided their families for generations ever come to light – or tear them all apart? This utterly gripping, heart-breaking, and transporting story of two Irish families finding forgiveness is perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Kathleen McGurl and Tricia O’Malley.Readers love The Irish Family Secret:‘Wonderful… Heartbreaking… Shook me to the core… I absolutely loved this amazing story… Unputdownable.’ Page Turners, ?????‘Awesome… Grabs you from the first page… Oh my word what a world of emotions… Omg I loved it.’ Purpleosmondfan, ?????‘Wow what a book… I could not put it down… Brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Loved the twists… Oh and don’t forget the tears!… Beautiful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Spellbound… Heart-wrenching, emotional and dramatic… Gripping… straight from the heart.’ Bookish JottingsReaders love Daisy O’Shea!‘OMG! OMG!!…Beautiful… Absolutely gorgeous!!!… Swept me away from the beginning to the end!!!… I devoured it in one sitting!!!…Gorgeous, heart-warming… Clear your schedules and grab the tissues… Stunning.’Bookworm86,?????‘Oh my aching heart!…Heartbreaking… In tears… I was holding my breath. Tears were streaming from my eyes… I had a rush of tears when I said goodbye to this beautiful island… Fiercely pulled at my heart… I loved this… Wonderful… Be prepared with tissues… Will capture your imaginationand soften your soul.’ Cindy L Spear, ?????‘Beautiful… Breath-taking… Filled with hope… Kept me flying through the pages… Wonderful… I felt like I was standing on the shores of Roone Bay and enjoying the beautiful emerald sea… Highly recommend.’Page Turners, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
She broke his heart. Now she’s back—with a daughter and secrets she’s not sure he can forgive.Bailey Whitaker has made more than her share of mistakes—walking away from Maverick Lawson at the altar being the biggest one of all. But years later, with her young daughter in tow and nowhere else to turn, she finds herself back in the small hometown she once fled, standing on her parents’ porch with a heart full of regret. All she wants now is to build a stable life for her daughter—the kind of safe, loving childhood Bailey once had. Facing the past wasn’t part of the plan. Especially not facing him.Maverick Lawson never expected to see Bailey again, let alone feel the same old ache in his chest the moment he hears she’s returned. The woman who shattered his heart is back—and she’s not alone. Her little girl has his eyes, his smile, his everything…except she isn’t his. Or is she? With his family’s ranch to manage, a community that remembers every scar, and a faith he’s still trying to rebuild, Maverick isn’t sure he can open himself up again—especially to the woman who left him without a word.But as Bailey steps into motherhood with grace and determination, and as Maverick learns what forgiveness really looks like, their hearts start to heal in ways neither expected. It’s only when they begin to let God guide their path that they discover something even more powerful than the pain they’ve carried—hope.Maybe love deserves a second chance. And maybe, just maybe, this time…they’re ready for it.A heartfelt, faith-filled second chance romance about redemption, healing, and the kind of love that never truly fades. Perfect for fans of small towns, cowboy heroes, and stories that weave together faith and forgiveness.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Romantic Suspense |
She’s a walking disaster, and he’s been head over heels since the moment they met. I don’t want to fall for him. I want to stay on my side of the street and keep him away from the life I’ve managed to build for myself.He’s everything I’m not. A hero with a badge on his chest and a pair of cuffs on his hip.I’m… not.So why does the hate between us feel like foreplay?One at a time, the walls I’ve built to stay safe come crashing down until I’m barely able to decide if I want to punch him or tear his clothes off.When I’m thrown in over my head and all my secrets come to light—Carter is the only one who can save me… unless he’s too late.This is Carter & Avery’s story.No Perfect Love is an opposites attract romantic suspense with a happily ever after. Each book in the Birch Harbor: Coming Home series can be read as a stand-alone, but the stories do interconnect.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
The Barbarian and the Goddess… TessaI was born the Etruscan Goddess of the Dawn, worshipped by an entire civilization. At least, I used to be. Now my powers are weakening, and I’ve been targeted by a malicious god who wants to consume my remaining magic. I need a hero and fast…preferably one who’s good in bed because sexual energy boosts my magic. Apparently Caligo, a Cimmerian barbarian whose sexual prowess is legendary, is my man. Or he will be, when I can convince him to protect me.CaligoYeah, I’m a fabled Cimmerian warrior (don’t ever call me Conan), and for years, I sold my skills to the highest bidder. But I will never get involved in the affairs of deities again. Been there, done that, still pissed about it. But there’s something irresistible about Tessa, something I can’t ignore. She needs me. And I don’t just mean for protection.Now Tessa and Cal are on the run from the God of the Underworld, and Cal is Tessa’s only chance to escape the encroaching darkness…
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Erotic Romance |
I’ve been in love with Chance Zak since first grade.Yeah, THAT Chance Zak— America’s sexiest movie star. My brother’s best friend since we were kids.When he got married last year, I knew it was a PR stunt to sell a reality show about Chance and his lovable B-list bride, Daphne.Of course, Season 1 of GOOD IN THE ZAK was a huge hit. Watching my Forever Crush fake fall for his fake wife on every screen in town? NOT FUN.But when Daphne leaves town to film a movie, Chance hires me to go with her.He gives me special instructions: Make sure she stays out of trouble. Tabloid photos of her with another man would kill Season 2.I knew going in Daphne was gonna be trouble. I didn’t count on being trapped 24/7 with her, watching her every move, thinking about her all the time.The more time we spend together, the more I want her.After loving Chance my whole life, I can’t possibly steal his girl.I mean… I can’t, right?GOOD IN THE ZAK is a 53,000 word steamy contemporary NA romance with more than one love interest and situations in which three people fall in love with each other. Mature scenes intended for adult audiences only. No cliffhangers. First in series, can be read as a standalone. If you like GOOD IN THE ZAK, be sure to check out the sequel, BETTER IN THE ZAK
