by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Good Hope: An exciting and gripping new historical adventure drama.In the shadow of 17th-century Holland’s bustling harbors, where the Dutch East India Company’s sails promise fortune and peril, young physician’s assistant Danielle Van Aard witnesses a nightmare that shatters her world. When a ruthless captain murders her father for refusing to aid his opium smuggling empire, Danielle flees for her life—only to stow away aboard the Drommedaris, bound for the untamed Cape of Good Hope.Trapped on a treacherous voyage inspired by true historical events from Governor Van Riebeeck’s journals, Danielle battles fierce storms, devastating illnesses, and the suspicions of a strict captain. But amid the chaos, she finds unlikely allies: the chivalrous Sebastiaan De Vries, who risks everything to protect her, and the resilient Maria Van Riebeeck, wife of the expedition’s leader. As dysentery ravages the settlers and tense encounters with local tribes test fragile alliances, Danielle’s medical skills become a beacon of hope—stitching wounds, defying danger, and forging bonds that could reshape destinies.Blending heart-pounding adventure, tender romance, and the raw grit of survival, Good Hope is a riveting tale of one woman’s transformation from fugitive to healer in a new world. Based on real events and serving as a strong opener to a trilogy brimming with authenticity, this must-read historical fiction captures the dawn of a colony—and the unbreakable spirit that built it. Good Hope appeals to readers who crave epic, character-driven historical dramas with intellectual weight and emotional resonance. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale’s emotional depth, Outlander’s bold heroines, or Master and Commander’s nautical thrills, Good Hope delivers a fresh, intense historical adventure with a powerful female lead.Will Danielle’s courage and daring forge a new destiny—or will it lead to her undoing?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Olive Bowman has a penchant for discovering old stories as long as they aren’t her own. When a position opens in a place where fall leaves decorate the ground with whimsy and a witchy past lurks around every corner, she can’t say no to the job opportunity or the chance to live close to her best friend. There’s only one problem—since her first day of work, the town’s favorite tattoo artist won’t leave her alone.Sam O’Reilly is a Mage Hollow local. He loves his hometown and is proud to own a small business. But the one thing he’s never really understood is the magic. Everyone is obsessed with it, but nothing even remotely enchanting has ever happened to Sam—until he’s flashed by the new-to-town debutant that insists on driving him crazy with her accent and attitude.In an attempt to show her friends she’s finally opening up, Olive agrees to lock lips with someone at the infamous Hollow Hearts Festival kissing booth. But when a certain tattoo artist interupts her plans, she’s had enough. Feeling desperate, Olive turns to a tarot reader for insight. But the woman with an air of enchantment doesn’t predict her future, she alters it by forcing Olive to wear her heart on her sleeve in more ways than one.In Mage Hollow, a single sip from a cauldron can change everything. And for one believer, and one non-believer, it just might.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Delinquent or Prophet? Whichever teenager Josh Driscoll is, he may be his people’s only hope of salvation.The Station is a city buried deep beneath the surface of a frozen, lifeless earth, its origins lost in the mists of time. Josh’s frequent rule-breaking exploits are focused on a single question – how did we get here?But Josh goes too far when he steals a space-suit and escapes to the surface to explore.As punishment, the governing Council, of which his father is a member, concscripts him to Saint Carmine’s, the Station’s resident monastery. At first desperate to escape, Josh finds himself drawn into the monastery’s ancient texts.Deciphering a centuries-old scripture, Josh learns that the Black Heart, a computer complex sealed off after an ancient asteroid strike, may hold the answers he’s been seeking, and may be all that can save the Station from annihilation. When the deranged head of the Council vows to demolish the complex, Josh leads a desperate battle to stop him.But can Josh and his tiny band of followers prevail in time to save them all?Click Buy Now to experience this unforgettable fusion of mystery, adventure, and coming-of-age.What Readers Say About The Black Heart of the Station:????? ‘It’s a long time since I’ve stayed up until 2 o’clock in the morning to finish a book, but I honestly couldn’t put it down.’????? ‘loved all of Storey’s books so far, but this is definitely my favorite.’????? ‘This tops my favorite’s list in this genre.’????? ‘I rarely give 5 Star rating but this book and author demanded it.’????? ‘One of the best I have read in a long time.’????? ‘Loved this story. One of the best sci-fi offerings I have read.’????? ‘Have no fear, you will enjoy this book!’????? ‘Wow… what a great read!’
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In 1989, a school bus filled with young children disappears. It drove into a tunnel, a tunnel with no exits, and did not drive out. Witnesses saw the bus go in. No one saw it come out. It vanished into thin air as a community panics. Everyone panics. ?
Everyone except for a twenty-four year old college dropout named Jacob Thorne.
?In 2004, three people are brutally murdered in Roanoke, Virginia, two of them in a sealed panic room, a room locked from the inside. ?The only trace evidence is a single hair from the suspect. A suspect that has been dead for three months, killed by the same people who were just murdered in the panic room. ?After another man is murdered in a hospital, a crime caught on tape, nearly everyone is convinced a ghost has come back from the grave to avenge a murder. ?
Everyone, that is, except for a young DC homicide detective suffering from PTSD named Emma Kane.
?To be a profiler, it takes more than just research and hard work. It takes more than simply brains.
?It takes… TALENT.
And you need to have it from the very beginning.
TALENTS – An Emma Kane / Jacob Thorne thriller. An origin story of two very unique people.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
The final installment in the dark romance series from the bestselling author of the Rebels at Sterling Prep series…Loving one guy is hard.Loving three… well, it should be more than a girl like Sadie Ray Dalton can handle.But Sadie knows where she belongs, and it’s right beside her guys.Life in Savage Falls is finally calming down. Dane is preparing to step up and take over the Red Ridge Sinners, Rhett is accepting an unconventional life with his princess, and Wes is adapting to his new role within the club.But another enemy is circling—one who’s closer than they realize.One who won’t stop until the Sinners MC are on their knees.Sadie and her guys all want their happily-ever-after, but they should know by now, nothing in life comes easy.One last time, they’re going to have to fight for it.And hope everyone makes it out alive.SEVER is a full length dark enemies-to-lovers/bully romance. This is a why choose novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. It is book four in the series and must be read after SAVAGE, SACRIFICE, and SACRED.
