by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Cami Hardesty might have a problem saying no. Not that she doesn’t love her full life teaching school, herding six-year-olds in Christmas pageants, and helping on her family’s guest ranch. But finding an abandoned newborn at a pageant rehearsal accompanied by a note asking for Cami’s help might just be the thing that breaks her. No one recommends she champion the child. But how can she say no to this infant who needs her and awakens an unexpected want? When the town’s temporary vet takes her side, Cami imagines a life she never had.For years, Gus Claymore has taken temporary vet gigs and carefully avoided entanglements after the passing of his wife. But Christmas in Marietta blindsides him—the baby’s plight, his young daughter’s hunger for roots and family, and his unexpected and unwanted feelings for Cami. Love? He didn’t think that was in the cards for him again. He has a pending job in Denver, and now an impossible choice.Can this one, lost baby be the Christmas miracle that changes all their lives?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Sometimes all you get is a single chance to turn a surprise into happily ever after…ChanceOne night. That’s all I wanted.A single night to forget I’m a widowed single dad with a million responsibilities and a ton of emotional baggage. To remember what it’s like to just be a man.I didn’t need any extra drama in my life. Romantic complications? No thanks.But after that night, everything changed. Forever…Rowan Having a one-night stand with a sexy, older stranger was not part of my plan.All I wanted out of this small town was a place to recover. A fresh start. Maybe even a little New Year’s Eve fun.I had no way of knowing my hot hookup would be my new co-worker.Or that I was actually way more fertile than I’d been led to believe…Single Chance, book 3 in the Single Dads of Dragonfly Lake series, is a spicy, forced proximity, age gap, unplanned pregnancy contemporary romance that can be read as a stand-alone. Download today for the laughs, big feels, and llama appearances you’ve come to expect from Dragonfly Lake.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
After years of abuse, can she overcome her insecurity and put the past behind her…Trish “Mac” Mackenzie rappels off buildings, saves kids in car accidents and carries victims out of raging fires. But her personal life is a mess. No one else, even the Sisters of Fire, knows the inner Trish, the insecure child and wounded adult, both of them abused.When kindergarten teacher Nathan Mitchell finds himself drawn to Trish, he begins to see the woman behind the mask. And once he sees her, he’s determined to help her transform herself to the woman she was meant to become. The road to this is rocky, even dangerous with Trish’s crazed partner, but Nathan never once wavers.Can Trish fight her way out of abuse and insecurity with the Sisters of Fire, a skilled counselor and good-guy Nathan at her side or will she condemn him and herself to misery and loneliness?Make sure to grab this first novella in the beloved Sisters of Fire Series. As one reviewer said, “Man, this story was emotional…I could totally relate with Mac throughout. Kathryn Shay did a fantastic job at handling this topic with grace & dignity without making it seem unrealistic.” The Power of Three Blog Top 1000 Reviewers
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
We’re only pretending… So why does it feel so real?When I board the train, I’m just looking for a seat—not a story. But Mr. Tall, Broody, and Beautiful is sitting next to me, on his way to a funeral and a reckoning with his past.And somehow, I end up volunteering to be his fake girlfriend.Impulsive? Obviously. A terrible idea? Absolutely.But Chris isn’t just a man with broad shoulders and quiet eyes—he’s carrying a weight that makes my chest ache. The more he shares, the more I’m drawn to him. His scars might be more visible than mine, but I have wounds too.This was supposed to be pretend—a brief escape for both of us. But every glance, every touch, every confession feels achingly real.Can our two broken hearts make a whole?If you love tortured heroes, tenacious heroines, and big emotions wrapped in a pretend relationship that feels anything but fake… then get ready, because this one’s got all the feels.(And yes, there’s only one bed. )
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
My partner’s brother just snatched my baby. And I saw it coming.I thought I was lucky before all this happened. I have a beautiful baby boy. A man I want to make a life with. A gorgeous cottage in the Cotswolds that we’re in the middle of doing up. Life’s good.Then Ben drops a bombshell. His brother Adam is coming to stay.‘Promise me something — don’t believe everything Adam tells you.’From the moment Adam shows up — all charm and dark smiles, his fragile girlfriend in tow — I know something’s wrong. Something is off.He says they won’t stay long.He lies.First, his girlfriend disappears.Then the stories start shifting.And still, I let him close. Too close.Because I never imagined he’d take my child.A BREATHTAKING DOMESTIC THRILLER FULL OF BURIED SECRETS, CHILLING TWISTS, AND A HEARTSTOPPING FINALE YOU WON’T SEE COMING.Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Daniel Hurst, Valerie Keogh, Adele Parks, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.READERS LOVE THE BROTHER:‘An addictive thriller, cleverly plotted.’ SADIE RYAN, bestselling author of The Secretary.‘This novel will leave you breathless . . . An absolute must-read from a psychological thriller writer at the top of their game.’CLAIRE DYER, author of The Perfect Affair????? ‘Oh, this was just so good. So creepy, so tense . . . I loved it!’ Kate T.????? ‘A fantastic read that sent chills all over my body . . . I couldn’t put it down.’ Kirsty M.????? ‘I was hooked from page one.’ Maja????? ‘Wow! Just WOW! I was completely blown away. This book was sheer brilliance.’ NetGalley reviewer????? ‘A great thriller with some really heart-stopping moments. I raced through it.’ Debra G.????? ‘An excellent psychological thriller that’s dark and full of twists you don’t see coming.’ Andrea R.
