by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A lady hastily marries a wealthy widower and then wonders if the rumors about her husband being a rogue are true in this Regency romance.Intimate StrangersBridget Cooke possesses the gifts London society prizes: genteel manners, intelligence, an exquisite figure. She lacks, however, a fortune. A companion to icy relatives, Bridget resigns herself to a life of solitude, especially because of the childhood scar that mars her lovely face. Little does she expect to receive the vigorous attentions of darkly handsome, rich widower Lord Ewen Sinclair, Regency England’s most infamous rake.In a matter of days, the Sinclair whisks Bridget to the altar and into his passionate embrace. Dismissing the vicious rumors surrounding their hasty marriage, Bridget is sure of Ewen’s love, even when he is mysteriously called away. But then a shocking secret from his past emerges, threatening her happiness. If Ewen is a cad and their wedding a lie, as the gossips say, then why does Bridget’s very stubborn heart still believe his love is true?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Perfect for fans of Pamela Kelley and Rachel Hanna. Escape to the beautiful British coast and fall in love with the little town of Pretty Beach. If you love stories about friendship, small towns, and community, Pretty Beach is just the place for you.A gorgeous Christmas story with a cute British setting, festive cottages, and beautiful homewares. Lose yourself and curl up by the fire with the romantic, dream-like small town of Pretty Beach. You’ll fall in love with this Christmas tale as Pretty Beach is blanketed in white, sparkly Christmas decorations light the town and festive carols are heard from every corner.Juliette Sparkles, Pretty Beach’s resident midwife, is just about surviving after a horrid divorce and a few years of ups and downs, when suddenly a very nice piece of luck comes her way, and she moves to Seapocket Lane in Pretty Beach.Juliette not only spends her days delivering babies, she adores the holiday season, cosy fires and twinkling lights so much so that she’s a self-confessed Christmas addict with her very own collection of vintage decorations. The proud owner of an online Christmas shop where she trades seriously special baubles around the world, Christmas is a very busy time for Juliette, but this year she gets more than she bargained for.As she settles into the run-up to the Christmas festive season in her quaint English cottage, she finds there’s a new doctor at work who is so handsome that his arrival causes quite a stir. It just so happens that Luke is single and on some of the same shifts as Juliette delivers babies…In this meet-cute Christmas tale, we see the tight-knit community of Pretty Beach pull together for Christmas and the quirky town characters bringing their best festive cheer. There’s the Pretty Beach Christmas Dance, beautiful decorations up and down the lanes and the Pretty Beach ferry chugs in and out to the loveliest little British town by the sea.Discover the contemporary romance PRETTY BEACH series, full of friendship, family, love and romance.If you’ve not been to the Pollyverse before, pop in today. You are in for a treat.?Romantic book readers on contemporary romance author Polly Babbington:’If I could give 6 stars I would! Eminently readable, I devoured this in a day. You won’t be disappointed with this read, whether this is your 1st book of Polly’s or you have eagerly been awaiting the next Pretty Beach instalment like me.’ Jenny, Amazon Review ?????’I have to binge read them as once you start you cannot stop reading them as you get the feel-good factor from each book. Polly you are an amazing author and I cannot wait for more books.’ Lady M, Amazon Review ?????’All the gorgeous contemporary romance tropes. If you love small-town grumpy sunshine, meet-cute, one-bed books you’ll love these romance novels!’ Amazon review. ?????? small town? meet cute? slow burn? one bed? closed door? comfort reading? grumpy sunshine? opposites attract
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Snow, sparks, and a second chance with the one man she was never supposed to want…The perfect holiday romance for fans of:?Slow-burn tension Explosive chemistry Forced proximity?Sizzling spice Grumpy heroes Found-family chaos?Second chance angst Festive small-town charm Heart, humor, and holiday magicThis Christmas, Isla Greene’s festive cheer is buried under six feet of snow.Unemployed, evicted, and back in a hometown that no longer feels like home, the twenty-five-year-old faces a not-so-merry life reset.The one bright spot in an otherwise bleak winter? Spending the holidays with her childhood friend and his loud, loving family. Their charming chaos provides the perfect distraction, but December isn’t done playing dirty.An unwelcome chill sweeps into Sugarpine Springs, arriving just in time to crash her vacation.Theo Thorne.Her best friend’s older brother. Former mentor. The mistake she swore never to repeat.For the last half-decade, Theo’s pointed boycott of eggnog and emotions has spared Isla from his grinchy glower. Now, they’re stuck under the same mistletoe-covered roof, flirting with tension thick enough to qualify as foreplay.As the spirit of the season pulls strings for second chances, Isla must stay focused on her New Year’s goals: establish a freelance graphic design career, find an apartment, and—no matter what—keep Theo out of her heart.Her crush of Christmas past has no place in her future.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A snow-covered Montana town. A crashed sleigh. A doctor who doesn’t believe in Christmas—until it runs straight into his life.Nurse Shelly Westbrook comes home to Marietta for one reason: give her son and niece a Christmas holiday to reboot a disappointing year. Christmas is magic and Marietta is the perfect place for them all to start over.Dr. Peter Davidson has never indulged in the Christmas spirit, but he thinks he’s hallucinating when he reaches the city limits and sees a sleigh driven by a white bearded man in a red suit. The minor collision is inevitable, as is his slight concussion. His obsession with the beautiful angel of a nurse who stops to render aid is unexpected, but just what the doctor ordered.As snow falls and family tensions rise, two guarded hearts find comfort in quiet moments and a town that believes in second chances—even when some of its residents don’t.Can two people nursing broken hearts trust Christmas—and each other—enough to start over?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Her heart is wide open. His is sealed shut. Can one dare change everything?Preschool teacher Harley Cole has always viewed life through rose-colored glasses. With a career she loves, friends she enjoys, and a home that is her haven, there’s only one thing missing—finding her soul mate. As the holidays approach, Harley is inspired to help her former high school crush rediscover his holiday joy. It’s just a good deed…until the feelings she thought were gone come rushing back.Fire Chief Becker Lange returns home to River’s Edge with a heavy heart. His divorce has emotionally ravaged him, leaving him more confused than ever about what women want. So to protect himself from another failure, he closes his heart. And then Harley Cole makes him a flirty dare that she can help him overcome the holiday blues. Beck’s not sure he wants to, but Harley’s a hard woman to tell no.Can the magic of Christmas and a sweet stray kitten bring these two lonely souls together?Perfect for fans of Sherryl Woods and Sheila Roberts, The Fireman’s Christmas Wish is a heartwarming, slow-burn romance about second chances, unexpected connections, and the magic of holiday hope.
