by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Pretending to be a celebrity billionaire’s fake fiancée is anything but simple, especially when the man is my boss, Nate Crawford.He’s fifteen years older than me. One of the hottest actor-producers in Hollywood.And my childhood celebrity crush. Or at least, he used to be—before I became his daughter’s nanny and realized how demanding he could be.The only reason I haven’t quit is because I adore his daughter, and I’d do anything for her.Which is how I find myself agreeing to a fake engagement to prevent Nate’s ex-wife from gaining full custody.But when Nate kisses me, it feels real. And the longer we pretend, the easier it is to believe it’s not all just an act.Now I’m worried his daughter’s future isn’t the only thing at stake because I’m falling in love with my fake fiancé.TROPES:nanny x single dadfake engagementBillionaire romanceWorkplace romanceClose proximityonly one bedsports (she’s an Olympic gold medalist)___________________________________________Reputation is book two in the Tempt series: a series of interconnected standalones following a family of billionaires. High stakes. Billionaires. Forbidden Love. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
She opened the wrong door. Now her life will never be the same.When Lucy Foster visits her old friend, she doesn’t expect to hear a baby crying behind a locked cellar door. But what she finds shatters everything she thought she knew: a terrified teenage girl and a newborn, hidden away like a secret shame.As Lucy’s quiet life spirals into a media frenzy, and as the town turns against her, one thing becomes clear—someone is watching. And they want Lucy to stop helping the girl in the cellar.Because the truth is darker than anyone imagines. And unlocking it may cost Lucy everything.A gripping psychological thriller packed with secrets, lies, and jaw-dropping twists, Behind a Locked Door is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and Shalini Boland.What readers are saying about Behind a Locked Door:”Loved!!!!! This is what a true psychological thriller should look like. It was so dark and twisted. I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time.” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????”Behind the Locked Door is everything I love in a psychological thriller: intense, chilling, and completely unputdownable. Sarah Denzil creates an atmosphere of dread that pulls you in from the very first page and never lets go. The tension builds layer by layer, and just when I thought I had it figured out, she surprised me again.” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????”WHAT DID I JUST READ?!?!?!?! From the character development to the multiple POVs; from the short chapters to the many twists and turns, this book ran the gamut of emotions and definitely deserves every one of the five stars I gave it…if not more!!!” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????”Oh, my word! How to sum up this gem of a book? Brilliant doesn’t do it justice! Wonderful characters, really starts off with a bang, and doesn’t let up till the final page. I was not expecting that glorious twist!” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????”An exciting thriller that kept me turning the pages until the shocking conclusion. Tense, emotional, and full of absolutely shocking twists and turns. Brilliant!” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
What’s a little engagement between friends?Omar Esterly is married to his job. But when Omar sets his sights on a potential, family-oriented client, his confirmed bachelorhood becomes a problem. Fortunately, his friend and employee, Devi Boss, has the perfect plan…Okay, so it wasn’t exactly Devi’s plan to become her friend’s fake fiancée. Lies aren’t her style. However, Omar offers her a big, beautiful raise – enough to track down the missing father she’s never known – and Devi reluctantly agrees to the whole engagement hoax…This was supposed to be a no-strings-attached win-win for both Devi and Omar, but when they cross the line between friendship and…well, something more, Devi realizes she’s made a huge mistake that just might cost her both job and friend – falling for her fiancé.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
He will fight for a second chance, but he will burn down the world to keep her safe. A gripping, emotional small-town romantic suspense perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Sarah Adams, and Janie Crouch.Moon Lake has a way of holding onto people. Every soul in this small, nosy, relentless town will know your business — and your heartbreak — before your first cup of coffee.Which is exactly why I ran — far and fast, chasing open water and open sky.I came back for my father. For the Inn I have no idea how to run. I forgot how much I missed small-town life. But I did not forget him.And the first person I see in Moon Lake? The boy who didn’t even reject me — he flat-out pretended nothing happened.Peter Fisher. Harder now. Steadier. Freshly divorced. Wearing a badge and a past he doesn’t talk about. And staying at the Inn. Of course he is.I’m a woman who learned to stand on my own. Who learned that wanting someone and trusting them are two very different things. Even if he makes himself impossible to ignore. That slow, knowing smile — like he already knows how this ends.And God help me, so do I.He puts himself between me and the rest of the world like it’s the most natural thing he’s ever done. And he doesn’t do it alone. He brings his whole team — military men built like walls and laughing like overgrown boys, who close ranks without being asked and call each other family without apology. They fill the Inn — and my life — with noise and warmth and the kind of belonging I stopped believing I’d ever find.But the town we grew up in is hiding something dark. Women are disappearing from Moon Lake.And when I stumble onto a body on a lonely stretch of road — alone, shaking, unable to breathe — it’s Peter who finds me. It’s Peter who holds me. It’s Peter who says —”Stay close.” Like it’s an order and a promise. “I’ve got you.”Three words I didn’t know I’d been longing for.TROPES & VIBES:? Small Town Second Chance Romance? Protective Former Military Hero? Found Family ? Small Town Romantic Suspense? Forced Proximity? Fish Out of Water? Kick-ass Heroine in Peril? Serial Killer Suspense? Standalone (HEA Guaranteed)Note: Burning Steel is a second-chance small-town romantic suspense with an over-protective military hero, a heroine who came home to find everything she didn’t know she needed, and a guaranteed HEA worth every mile of the journey back.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Unruly schoolchildren, three suitors, and too many things to doAmidst the chaos, Ruth prays for guidance, only to receive an unexpected challenge from a friend: play matchmaker for her friend, Sheriff Micah Carson. However, when Ruth’s matchmaking efforts cause Micah to avoid her, she wonders if she’s lost one of her closest allies.As Ruth navigates unruly children, and an unwanted suitor, she must learn to trust God and find solace in the face of adversity. Will Micah and Ruth’s friendship endure, and can Ruth instill a love of learning despite the unruly students? Can she find the strength to weather the trials to come?Lily of the Valley is a romantic Christian historical novel about navigating tricky relationships, surviving a blizzard, and figuring out which man is the right one.Book 4 in the Hymns of the West. A clean, faith-affirming story for readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Louis L’Amour, and Janette Oke.
