by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“This book made me want to quit my job, move to a tiny lakeside town, and emotionally attach myself to a cafe… Peak cosy small-town romance… The chemistry is delicious… The VIBES. Perfection… So charming… Left me smiling like an idiot.” Goodreads reviewer,??????????She’s a small-town girl through and through. He’s never stayed anywhere long enough to call it home. When a life-swapping dare throws two opposites together, sparks fly… and a totally steamy, unforgettable romance begins! Gilmore Girls + spice = Krista loves her life in Maple Falls. But running her lakeside café, The Hot Honey Hideaway, leaves little time for romance. Then she meets Joe, a mysterious dark-eyed photographer passing through town, and they agree to a dare: trade lives for a week. Sparks ignite as they have a crash course in each other’s lives. Krista knows better than to fall for someone who’ll never stay, right?Joe has spent years on the move for work; he’s never felt like he belonged. But being in Maple Falls with Krista changes everything. As she guides him through running her cozy café—and he loses battles with steamed milk and latte art—Krista’s smile draws him like a bee to honey. And for the first time, moving on doesn’t feel so easy…What starts as a dare becomes a whirlwind romance neither of them expected. But when Joe’s job calls him away from Maple Falls, Krista must choose between the home and café she loves… or a future with the man she’s falling for. Was this just love for a season, or could it be happily ever after?Curl up with your coffee of choice and fall into a small-town romance full of chemistry, quirky charm and the dreamiest setting. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Laurie Gilmore and anyone who loves cozy café vibes and spicy romance. Tropes:Workplace romanceSmall-town romanceSummer romanceSteamy + cozyForced proximityFound familySpicyWhat readers are saying about The Hot Honey Hideaway:“Heartwarming yet sizzling… Completely pulls you in… A fast-paced, unputdownable read… Definition of a perfect summer romance… Incredibly bingeable… I completely fell in love.” iamaishafaisalkhan, ??????????“AMAZING!!!… I absolutely loved it… kept me hooked from beginning to end. Joe and Krista’s chemistry was incredible… had me blushing, giggling, and kicking my feet, something that has never happened to me while reading a book before!… exactly the pick-me-up I didn’t know I needed.’ NetGalley reviewer??????????“From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked and ended up devouring this book in no time… Amazing chemistry right from the start… Such a comforting and addictive read… I was smiling the whole way through.” jasminlpz, ????????“I read this in a day because it was that AWESOME!… I’m completely in love with it… Wow.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“Eeek!… utterly obsessed… Krista and Joe’s chemistry was … I literally devoured this book in the space of a few hours… I could not put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“I love love loved it!… the perfect summer read… really feels like the first hit of sunshine on your face!” NetGalley reviewer, ??????????“Feels like a warm hug… wow the chemistry… instant and absolutely electric… had me hooked from start to finish… completely heart-melting … A cozy, addictive summer romance that will leave you smiling long after the final page.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
She came to the Florida Keys to disappear. But the man who makes her feel safe may know the truth she can’t remember.Glory Dawson arrives at a dive center with a bruised body, a cracked phone, and one necklace from the father she lost. She is running from an abusive boyfriend, but the turquoise water, sunlit docks, and tight-knit crew at Dave’s Outdoor Water Sports offer something she never expected: a place to breathe.Then she meets Ellis.Guarded, magnetic, and impossible to read, Ellis seems drawn to her and disturbed by her at the same time. Their chemistry is instant. So is the danger.Because the longer Glory stays in the Keys, the more her past begins to surface.And some truths were buried for a reason.A coastal romantic suspense about survival, found family, slow-burn love, and the secrets that rise when the tide turns.Praise for Until the Tide“A propulsive, page-turning plot.” — Kirkus Reviews“An affecting tale of second chances in life and love.” — Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
He’s a former Navy SEAL, haunted by his past.She’s the only woman who can help him redeem his honor.But will they be able to overcome the mayhem of his previous life, and set themselves free from the darkness?
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Author’s Note: This deliciously scandalous, small-town, single dad standalone includes steamy times in front of a kitchen sink, a hot new use for a chocolate ice cream cone, and an alpha cinnamon-roll hero who’s very good with his hands.PeytonAfter a risky affair cost me my self-respect, my credibility, and almost my job, I jump at the guidance counselor position that opens up in Uncle Keith’s small town. He’s the only father I’ve ever really known and the one I can turn to—even when I can’t tell him why.No one here knows what a mess I am, and this clean slate seems perfect. At least until I run into my old crush, who’s only gotten better looking with age.I won’t be another man’s dirty little secret, even if that crush I had as a teenager blossomed into something much more—something I can’t face.Reasons Why Absolutely Nothing Can Happen Between Us:1.Jake is the single dad of one of my new students.2.Age gap. Age gap. Age gap.3. He’s my uncle’s best friend.JakeI didn’t realize the curvy brunette I flirted with outside my son’s school was my buddy’s sweet, shy niece, all grown-up now. I know better than to get involved.My marriage crumbled, leaving me and my son with damage we’re still repairing. The last thing I need is to start something with someone fourteen years younger. Did I mention she’s the police chief’s surrogate daughter?I’m old enough to know better, but I can’t keep my hands off her. I never expected to fall this hard. Even though it’s all wrong, nothing has ever felt this right.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 14, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A scandalous affair. An old man with an attitude problem. A family inn crumbling to the ground.Will she ever survive the summer? Tana Martin was living her best life… until suddenly, she wasn’t. When she catches her husband with a woman half her age, her friend suggests that she needs a little “you time” – meaning swimsuits, Mai Tais, and golden-sand beaches, not a cantankerous old man who needs a caretaker and a family inn that has fallen into a state of disrepair.She should be celebrating her silver wedding anniversary. Instead, she’s gearing up for the worst summer of her life.But Dolphin Bay, the small island off the coast of Maine where Tana spent much of her childhood, has more than a few surprises in store. Amid the sea-breeze days and starry nights, old friendships are rekindled, new flames are ignited, and Tana begins to realize that the life she left behind might not be the one she craves after all.Visit the beautiful island of Dolphin Bay, where friendship, hope, love, and pastries are plentiful. This small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers of all ages.Author’s note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Dolphin Bay throughout multiple books that are best read in order.
