by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Founded on Blood and Magic — A Cozy Paranormal Novel with Fangs.She died once. That should have been the end.Instead, Kate wakes in a morgue with no pulse, strange new abilities, and a vampire she doesn’t trust claiming he’s her only chance to survive.To understand what she’s become, she must enter a hidden world of blood-bound laws, ancient magic, and dangerous secrets.Kate has always been different — sensitive to emotions, attuned to things that shouldn’t exist. But she’s spent her whole life pretending to be ordinary. Until the day she dies.When she wakes in a morgue, cold and changed, her world tilts into darkness. Now she’s something not quite human, with powers she doesn’t understand and a vampire she doesn’t trust claiming to be her only guide.As Kate unravels the mystery of what she’s become, she discovers a hidden world built on ancient magic, uneasy alliances, and blood-bound laws. Survival means adapting — even if that means embracing the very thing she fears becoming.Readers are often surprised by how cozy and character-driven this tale of death and rebirth feels — a quiet, powerful story where danger and warmth intertwine.Founded on Blood and Magic is a contemporary paranormal fantasy about hidden power, self-discovery, found family, and finding light in the shadows — perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric, slow-burn supernatural stories with rich worldbuilding and a strong female lead.Perfect for readers who love:cozy paranormal romancevampires and magicslow-burn romancefound family
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Paulo is a liar—a puppet master pulling every string in the kingdom to save the life of a girl he’s never met.Paulo MacGregor, Marquess of Delphine is the only oracular mage in the kingdom; it’s his job to report any threat that may grow within Olympia’s borders. But he didn’t.He knows about The Cartographer. He knows about the rebels and their plans. He knows it all and he chooses to do nothing.If he had acted, Laurel would have never come to assassinate Prince Dion—and he would never have had the chance to change her fate, even if it means destroying his own.Laurel Flumen is one of the continent’s most skilled assassins. As a Daughter of Stellatus—the legendary guild of assassins, mercenaries, and instigators—she is about to complete the greatest mission she’s ever been given. If she can assassinate Olympia’s Crown Prince, she will bring glory to her name and can leave the order she and her sister have been bound to their whole lives.However, it seems no matter where she turns, Lord Paulo MacGregor is one step ahead, countering every poisoning and late-night attack she devises. If the man keeps her from completing her mission, she’ll lose her only chance at freedom.Paulo and Laurel may be on opposite sides of the war, but if they can’t overcome their differences, more than just Laurel’s future will be at risk. The future of Olympia itself is in both their hands.In this spin off duology from Allison Anderson’s The Cartographer’s War series, rivals clash in this enemies-to-lovers YA Romantasy. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, and Kristin Cashore.Perfect for readers who love:Bitter rivals who fall in loveHeros who will do anything to protect those they care aboutGreek mythologyAdventure filled YA Romantasy with high stakes
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Two graduate students fall in love; one goes missing.…After an American graduate student asks for help finding his girlfriend, who disappeared in Budapest, retired NYPD detective Peter Andrassy reluctantly takes up the case. But as he dives deeper, he realizes the missing woman is connected to another incident. Can Peter work against the odds to find the culprit?Praise for D.J. Maughan:????? “I really enjoyed that the story was set in a place we don’t usually read about. It made me want to learn more about Budapest.”????? “If you like PI stories, give this one a try.”????? “Suspenseful and many chapters leave you hanging, and you must keep reading.”????? “The suspense and questioning of each character keeps you guessing until the end.”????? “It was well written and fast-paced. A real page-turner.”????? “! I love the characters in this book and felt as if I was actually in Budapest!”????? “Make sure you get everything you need to do done before starting it because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down. Fast-paced, great characters and top-notch writing.”????? “I literally could not stop reading it and was disappointed that I reached the end of the story!”????? “Loved the story, loved the fast pace, loved the suspense.”????? “I could not put it down! I finished the book 48 hours after starting it. Just love the characters.”????? “Wow! This book was amazing… great character development and plot!”
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A work trip to Fiji. A grumpy Italian pilot. A plane crash. And now… we’re stranded. Half-naked. Together.I was supposed to scout Fiji for a resort location on one of its many islands, as directed by my New York law firm. Instead, I end up crash-landing on a remote island with Rocco—the insanely hot, infuriatingly alpha pilot who makes brooding look like an art form.My eyes are injured. I can’t see a thing. And now I have to rely on him.He feeds me. Bathes me. Guides me through the jungle like I’m his to protect. His to touch. His to tease.There’s no one around. Just the ocean, the heat, and the tension that won’t stop building.We’re filthy. We’re wet. We’re always half-naked.And we’re starting to lose control.The line between survival and seduction? Yeah… that vanished days ago.Now it’s just him and me—giving in, giving up, and giving each other everything.This isn’t just a tropical escape. This is Blue Lagoon with bite. Dirty, delicious, and utterly savage.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | LGBTQ+ |
Love and romance? I don’t know how I feel about that.
But I’m about to find out.
Jock. Big-boned. Broad shoulders. Tall. Runs fingers through hair as though he’s attractive and knows it. Walks into party like he has all the time in the world, slow but oddly graceful. Laugh lines around the mouth, a deep crack in his skin where a dimple might be.
That’s how I described him in the notes for my latest party-page column.
He fascinates me, but I’m not sure why. Or what to do about it. My belly is a fluttery, twisty mess.
Best to focus on my mission to find The Raven—the campus vigilante—and warn him about the hate mail the student paper’s been getting for him.
Except . . .
Quinn looks at me and his eyes darken. He wants something. But what is it?
Why do I want so badly to give it to him?
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Liam Davis & the Raven is a slow-burn, bi-awakening, New Adult, gay romance set in college. This roommates to lovers story follows quirky, socially awkward Liam to his heartwarming HEA.
The books in the “Love Inscribed” series are standalone romances, and can be read in any order.
LIAM DAVIS & THE RAVEN: Liam & Quinn’s story
MARC JILLSON & THE GAZEBO: Marc & Hunter’s story
