by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s a cop who dreads working with teenagers. She’s a high school teacher of at-risk students and cops are her worst nightmare.The last thing by-the-book Captain Mitch Lansing wants to do is work in a high school classroom to improve relationships between at-risk kids and the police department. Life’s been cruel to him, and his past still haunts him.Unorthodox teacher Cassie Smith, herself an at-risk student in high school, has fought hard for her success as a teacher. She escaped a dysfunctional mother and worked her way through college and is happy with her job and cadre of friends.Until Mitch crashes into her life and starts to work with her kids. Though she’s not looking for romance, her world goes off kilter. So does Mitch’s. It’s the kids who begin this healing process.When a gang goes after Mitch, Cassie realizes she’s in love with a cop. But can he accept her and the students into his life? With several highly emotional scenes and deeply moving situations, this story will go straight to your heart.+++Be sure to read all of the Bayview Heights series: COP OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE IT’S CHRISTMAS, COUNT ON ME, BETWEEN TWO WORLDS and IF YOU WERE MINE
Review Once upon a time, Cassie Smith was a troubled teen who trusted no one and had a bleak future ahead of her. If not for the intervention of a caring teacher, Cassie would have fallen through the cracks. Now she’s a teacher herself, dedicated to guiding her students through the troubled waters of life. She doesn’t want a cop in her classroom- especially a cop like Captain Mitch Lansing with all his rules and regulations. The last place Mitch wants to be is in a classroom with a bunch of teenagers. But when a friend calls in a favor, that’s just where the police officer finds himself. As part of the school board’s Resiliency Program, Mitch’s job is to spend ten weeks in the classroom. He’s assigned to a class of At Risk students- kids who might not make it in the real world without some kind of intervention. Mitch hasn’t had this tough a time since his days in Vietnam. But it’s not just the kids getting under his skin- it’s their teacher. Once again, Kathryn Shay delivers a thought provoking love story grounded in reality. Cop of the Year deals with at-risk teenagers and gangs, as well as the effects of war. With her trademark issue-oriented plots, Ms. Shay creates characters readers can empathize with. Cassie and Mitch are opposites- he’s rigid and follows all the rules, she’s laid back and creative. On the other hand, they’ve both been burned by life and lived to tell about it. And they’re both dedicated to their jobs. Cassie’s students bring them together but it’s their growing attraction and unique personalities that are at the heart of this memorable novel.Kathryn Shay writes from the heart! Her stories are about real people with real lives. You will laugh and cry with her characters. Cop of the Year is sure to be one of the best books to hit the shelves this year! A book by Kathryn Shay is always a keeper! Ms. Shay never fails to charm readers with her heartwarming style laced with humor! It’s obvious her compelling stories come from the heart! Kristina Wright — Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved — From Literary Times –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
“My inspiration has always been Maggie Shayne and her Wings in the Night series!” — #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Christine FeehanSome desires are eternal. Some dangers never die.Tamara’s nights are haunted by dreams of a man whose name she can never remember—yet whose presence stirs a longing she cannot escape. Then, under a winter moon, she meets Eric Marquand, an enigmatic stranger whose touch feels achingly familiar.Eric is no ordinary man. He is a vampire bound to Tamara by the rare Belladonna antigen in her blood. For years he has watched over her from the shadows, a guardian in the dark. But when he finally returns, Tamara is no longer a child—she is the ward of Daniel St. Clair, head of the Division of Paranormal Investigations, sworn enemy of Eric’s kind. Worse still, she has joined Daniel’s ranks.Torn between devotion to the man who raised her and forbidden desire for the one who calls to her soul, Tamara is caught in a perilous web of passion and betrayal. As Daniel’s protégé prepares a deadly experiment that could destroy them both, she must decide who to trust—before the night consumes her forever.Strong sexual content.Look for Book 2: Twilight Memories
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Science Fiction |
In a dark and distant future, death is obsolete.Jonas is a transient: a human spy living as an eternal. His mission is simple: always learn, never get caught.In the year 2578, an immortal regime controls the planet. Endless war has pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Desperate to survive, the remaining factions deploy teenage spies, hoping to defeat the enemy from within.After years in the lion’s den, Jonas has grown to admire the eternal civilization. He is learning to love what he blindly hated, blurring the mission and himself.But a reckoning is coming. The fates of billions hang in the balance. When the axe falls, Jonas must choose between his family and his species.Transient is a Readers’ Favorite® 5-Star Selection and a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree”An exceptionally well-written, thought-provoking novel that ultimately carries a humanist message, contrasting feigned morality with perceived evil.” —Lex Allen, Readers’ Favorite”The world-building that author Zachry Wheeler does in Transient is simply amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.” —Geoff Habiger, Readers’ Favorite”An exciting read from the beginning.” —Tanja Jurkovic, Readers’ Favorite”With its Kafkaesque rendering of humanity’s backstory against the vampire-like eternals, the story has intrigue and drama focusing on a young spy’s personal dilemma.” —Lit Amri, Readers’ Favorite”There is much to like, and much to admire, about Zachry Wheeler’s ingeniously unique and nimble interpretation of the rather widely exploited vampire genre in his instantly engaging novel, Transient.” —Joel R. Dennstedt, Readers’ Favorite
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Christian Nonfiction |
Daughter of God, Be set Free from Tradition and Embrace Your Divine Destiny! For centuries, religion, tradition, and even the devil himself have tried to suppress the role and potential of women. But what does God say about women in life and in the Church? Can women freely embrace God’s call on their lives? Are women esteemed in Scripture and in the eyes of God? Rhonda Garver, minister and co-pastor of Cornerstone Word of Life Church, reveals the unique power, purpose, and value of women in God’s Kingdom, empowering you to boldly walk in God’s calling and embrace His divine blueprint for your life. From the Gospels to the Epistles, witness how God liberates and equips women to follow His divine direction for their lives. The question is not where a woman’s place is, but where God is calling her to be! With comprehensive and encouraging teachings, you’ll learn how: God doesn’t distinguish between men and women in their ability to serve Him. God created Adam and Eve as co-rulers since the beginning. Women held significant positions of authority in the Old Testament. Jesus was the strongest advocate for the value and worth of women. God desires every woman to be free to serve Him and fulfill His purposes. Cast aside the chains of religion and tradition and see women through God’s eyes. Boldly step into your God-given role, igniting a powerful movement ordained by God in this last-day harvest!
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Everyone loves Teresa’s Bookstore, a cozy little store in East Tennessee.Garnet Stone loves working there just as much as reading books. She works hard to keep the store’s nosy cat out of trouble while tidying the sales floor. But when the owner of the bookstore, Teresa, unexpectedly passes away, Garnet learns that she left everything to her niece, Jane.Pushing aside her bitterness, Garnet busts a move to clean the store’s clutter to impress her new boss. After Jane arrives to announce the store’s closure, things take a turn for the worse and another dead body is found in the bookstore.The new sheriff believes Jane is the killer, but Garnet knows her new boss isn’t to blame. Her roots in a law enforcement family give her confidence in solving the murder, but she quickly discovers it won’t be an open-and-shut case like she had hoped.Unusual clues point to multiple people, yet the suspects have concrete alibis. If Garnet cannot solve the perfect crime, Teresa’s Bookstore will be gone.
