by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A billionaire cowboy with something to prove. A feisty neighbor who wants nothing to do with him. And one bachelor auction that changes everything.For years, TC Tomlinson has lived in his older brother’s shadow. Now, with his family’s sudden lottery win, he’s finally ready to chase his own dream of raising alternative livestock on his Texas ranch. But when he catches a gorgeous stranger cradling one of his runaway ostrich chicks, TC jumps to the wrong conclusion. Surely she’s just another woman looking to cozy up to the new billionaire cowboy.Hallie Armstrong isn’t impressed. A former vet tech, she came to Last Stand to help at her aunt’s wildlife rescue and heal from her own past scars. She doesn’t need a protective cowboy assuming the worst, though she wouldn’t mind wrangling him into helping her fundraiser. And what better way than starring as the main prize in a bachelor auction?As sparks fly and danger closes in, TC’s protective instincts could ruin everything. Can he prove to Hallie that she can have her independence and his heart too?Perfect for readers who love:Enemies to loversBillionaire cowboys with attitudeSlow-burn kissesWildlife rescue and small-town charmHealing hearts and second chancesPreviously titled Charming the Billionaire Cowboy
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A steamy and emotional standalone MM firefighter-hockey player romance …”I loved Jude and Hudson and their hard-won romance! Watching them fight their love, then fall in love was everything!” – #1 NYT Bestselling Lauren BlakelyIt was supposed to be a random hookup.At a crossroads, my life a hot mess, I swiped right on the guy with the washboard abs and the tree-trunk thighs. His handle was Holt (yeah, really) but as soon as he opened the door, I recognized him: Hudson Grey, the hottest prospect in pro-hockey and apparently, secretly playing for my team. Not mind-blowing enough? He needed someone to punch his V-card, and I was only too happy to volunteer as tribute . . .Then he ghosted me when it got to be too much.A year later, my life is back on track and I’m a candidate firefighter at legendary Engine 6. While I might be new to the Chicago Fire Department, I’m a veteran in the game of steamy hookups. My No. 1 rule? No newbies. Except now Hudson has been traded to my hometown team, the Chicago Rebels, and he’s out, proud, and ready to date. And he wants my help introducing him to the local gay scene.My messy past means I’m the worst guy to be mentoring the shy, sexy jock. But neither can I stand by and watch while others touch the man who already feels like mine.I might have been his first, but I’m about to learn that the new guy has even more to teach me about hunger, hope, and falling hard . . .Includes: First times, hot firefighters, sexy hockey players, mini-golf shenanigans, meddling friends, and fighting like hell for the love of a lifetime.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A quirky community center, two irresistible rescue animals, and a body in the yoga studio…When big-city Alice Monroe inherits her aunt’s beloved community center in Sun Harbor, Maine, she expects a quick visit: sign the papers, sell the place, and escape back to her beige Boston life. Instead, she’s adopted by a scruffy mutt named Clyde and Winky, a one-eyed cat with attitude—and lands smack in the middle of a murder investigation.The town’s most disliked woman is found dead in the yoga studio, and Alice—already the outsider—becomes both witness and amateur sleuth. Teaming up with Sunrise’s devoted manager, a band of quirky locals, and the frustratingly handsome Police Chief Noah Hawthorne, Alice uncovers a tangle of secrets: blackmail, betrayals, and a real estate developer who wouldn’t take no for an answer.As Alice gets pulled deeper into small-town life (and the affections of her new four-legged friends), she starts to wonder if Sun Harbor might be the fresh start she never knew she needed. But first, she’ll have to find a killer—before her new beginning becomes a dead end.Murder at Sunrise is a warm, witty, and twisty cozy mystery—perfect for fans of animal sidekicks, small-town secrets, and starting over.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Discover how food scraps can be fun!Educational and silly, Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend.”They swirled it round and round as if they were making a potion!”Are you ready to learn about compost? Join Alex, Mateo, and Mr. Squiggles in an earth-friendly story from the award-winning author of the Save the Earth series!Book Extras!Identify scraps throughout the book!Count flowers and bees in the story!Answer reading comprehension questions!!Learn how to start a compost bin!You won’t want to miss inspiring your precious little one with this brilliant composting tale!Save the Scraps is the fifth book in the Save the Earth series!Other books in the Save the Earth Series:”Save the Ocean” by Bethany Stahl”Save the Arctic” by Bethany Stahl”Save the Bees” by Bethany Stahl”Save the Land” by Bethany Stahl”Save the Sharks” by Bethany Stahl”Save the Butterflies” by Bethany StahlPerfect for ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and up
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
This steamy small-town romance delivers billionaire angst, nanny sweetness, and a slow-burn love story full of heat, heart, and unexpected happily-ever-afters.Lila Wright never expected to flee her dress fitting covered in a cloud of lace—let alone land in a first-class seat next to the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. With mascara-streaked cheeks, a shattered heart, and no plan beyond “anywhere but here,” she spills her secrets to the stranger with the sharp jawline and stormy eyes. She expects a little sympathy. She doesn’t expect a two-week, all-expenses-paid escape on his dime.Dean Harrington isn’t just any passenger. He’s a man with a heart locked up tighter than his family’s luxury yacht empire. The reclusive billionaire isn’t in the mood for small talk—until the runaway bride beside him turns out to be as intriguing as she is unfiltered. She’s beautiful, chaotic, and clearly a flight risk. But somehow, she puts him at ease. That is, until they land—and he discovers he’s now the full-time guardian of his niece and nephew.By a twist of fate, Lila’s no longer just a fleeting encounter—she’s the nanny he hires from a small-town agency.And he’s her brooding, infuriatingly hot boss.Forced under one roof in his bayside home, a temporary arrangement soon spirals into something far more complicated. Between sizzling tension and curious kids who want their uncle to be happy, Lila and Dean are on a collision course with feelings neither saw coming.But sometimes love shows up uninvited—35,000 feet in the air.*Each book in the Coral Bell Cove series can be read as a standalone*
