by Philip Eliot | Sep 6, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Something Old, Something New, Someone Borrowed out of the Blue…Zoe Fitzpatrick will do anything for her catering clients, but this is getting ridiculous.It’s the wedding of the year in DC and the bride and groom have eloped. The father of the groom is a powerful senator who is set to announce his run for the presidency of the United States in front of all of the VIP guests and he’s not about to let a minor problem like a missing bride and groom ruin it. With a tempting offer of a big check and a set of dream jobs, he asks Zoe to step in last minute and pretend to be the bride.With her catering business teetering on the edge of devastation, Zoe can’t afford to say no, even though her stand-in groom is the arrogant, pompous, and frustratingly attractive twin brother of the groom, Luke Whitfield. Ugh.Zoe and Luke are trying to play newlywed happy, but they already look ready for a divorce. It’s hate at first sight, but as the night progresses through wild first dances, awkward kisses on full display, and a humiliating experience with the President, the pretend feelings start to get dangerously close to real. Borrowed Bride is a laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers, fake engagement/fake wedding, full-length standalone romantic comedy with a HEA. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood, and Sally Thorne!
by Philip Eliot | Sep 6, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
A missing girl.Ruthless sex traffickers.Two angry veterans who don’t play by the rules.In the latest action-packed thriller from the award-winning novelist who writes with ‘the pace of Lee Child, and the heart of Harlan Coben,’ military veteran Ryan Lock is plunged into the nightmare world of sex trafficking.?Ryan Lock thought he’d seen it all, but nothing could prepare him for the world he enters when searching for missing teenager Kristin Miller.Teaming up with Angie Garcia, a former trafficking victim turned advocate, Lock plunges into a shadowy realm where young girls are lured, groomed, and sold into sexual slavery.As he races to find Kristin before she disappears into this dark web, Lock confronts the harsh reality that sometimes victims don’t want to be saved. With time running out and enemies lurking in every shadow, Lock must push his skills and determination to the limit.This gripping thriller shines a light on the hidden epidemic of sex trafficking, delivering a stark wake-up call wrapped in a pulse-pounding race against time.Winner of the 2018 International Thriller Writers Award in New York for Second Chance?.”This series is ace. There are deservedly strong Lee Child comparisons as the author is a Brit (Scottish), his novels US-based, his character appealing, and his publisher the same. ” Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller?”Sean Black writes with the pace of Lee Child, and the heart of Harlan Coben. ” Joseph Finder, New York Times Bestselling Author of Buried Secrets
by Philip Eliot | Sep 6, 2026 | Fantasy |
Poof! Our whole lives can change in an instant.And John Atwater—a skilled engineer and army veteran, who has plenty of battle scars from his time serving in the elite group called The Undesirables—knows this better than anyone. John’s life is all about routine, discipline, and reliability—the tools he uses to cope with his anxiety. But that all changes when his boss sends him on a “routine” business trip to Scotland.While in Scotland, he finds himself thrown into a beautiful yet troubled new world called Mhorelia, a magical place where he encounters mythical and dangerous creatures, must fight for his life in extreme climates, and faces the ultimate test to save Mhorelia from tyranny. On this perilous journey, he must embrace the unknown with courage while also being vulnerable enough to truly connect with others again, through mutual trust and undying loyalty and love.In The Ascent, Christopher Walker, author and wayfarer, poetically weaves the perfect combination of adventure, thrilling action scenes, romance, the magical and mythical, the power of eternal friendship, and the beauty of poetic justice.Adventure awaits. So, welcome to Mhorelia, all you fantasy lovers; come and join John Atwater on this soul-stirring quest. Will he succeed in helping the troubled people in this enchanting new world? Will he learn that, with the help of loyal friends and loved ones, he can step out of the darkness of his past and find the light of a new beginning?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 6, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A bubbly teacher. A brooding brewer. One fall festival to change everything.When bubbly schoolteacher Harper Donnelly trades big-city traffic for the tranquil charm of Sweet Creek, North Carolina, she’s ready to live out her Hallmark-worthy dream—flannel, fall festivals, and friendly neighbors included.But when the town’s beloved Apple Butter Jubilee is canceled after losing its sponsor, Harper makes it her mission to save the tradition. Trouble is, she’ll need help from the town’s grumpiest resident: Gideon Graham, the brooding brewer nursing a broken heart after his ex walked away with his trust.He’s sworn off big-city dreamers. She’s chasing the small-town magic she’s always longed for. Sparks fly when they’re forced to team up—but can cider, compromise, and a little pumpkin spice heal old wounds—and turn Harper’s small-town dream into a happily-ever-after?Sweet Creek romances are clean, cozy, and full of heart—no spice, just spark!
by Philip Eliot | Sep 6, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
Cowboys on a rescue mission south of the border decide to liberate cattle, too, in this Western adventure from the USA Today–bestselling author.Set on rescuing their old friend Clay Duval who is trapped inside war-torn Mexico, Gill and Van Austin, nephews of Texas founder Stephen Austin, cross the border after him and soon discover half of Mexico’s army wants them dead. Taken prisoner by Santa Anna’s soldiers, the brothers make a daring escape and head into Durango country, where they stumble on a valley full of longhorns—and a chance to build a future north of the border. All they have to do now is break Duval out of prison and drive the cattle to safety.But faced with outlaws, soldiers and the cunning plans of a beautiful woman, the Austins are finding out that this isn’t a trail drive, it’s a war to reach the Bandera Range alive. And the only way to do it is the Texan way—fighting for every bloody, dusty mile ahead.
