by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Three heartwarming Amish romances about expectant widows finding faith, hope, and the courage to love again. From USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Price.Amish Widow’s HopeShe’s not looking for another husband.Another man is the last thing on her mind. Newly widowed and expecting her first child, she returns to live with her brother and his family, hoping to rebuild her life in peace. Instead, everyone in the community decides her baby needs a father. As she forms an unexpected friendship with Simon, she begins to wonder why he’s been overlooked in everyone’s matchmaking plans. Could the one man no one notices be the very one meant for her?The Pregnant Amish WidowShe’s a widow, but her husband had made her life miserable. Grace returns to the safety of her Amish community determined to leave her painful past behind. But her fresh start is turned upside down when she discovers she’s carrying her late husband’s child. The Amish man she secretly admired years ago is still unmarried, but with younger women hoping to win his heart, will he ever notice a pregnant widow with a troubled past?Amish Widow’s FaithHer sister has found the perfect husband for her.Deborah couldn’t disagree more. Newly widowed and pregnant, Deborah has no desire to marry again. No man could ever replace the husband she loved. While her well-meaning sister throws herself into matchmaking, Deborah refuses every suggestion. But when an unexpected visitor enters her life, she begins to wonder if God can bless a broken heart with love a second time.Filled with faith, family, friendship, and second chances, these uplifting Amish romances remind us that even after life’s greatest heartbreaks, hope can lead to an unexpected new beginning.Each book is a complete stand-alone story and can be enjoyed in any order.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Yesterday, Parker Saint’s only concern was his swiftly rising star power. Today, he’s just trying to stay alive. Parker Saint is living the dream. A cushy job at a thriving megachurch has him on the verge of becoming a bestselling author and broadcast celebrity–until life takes an abrupt turn that lands him on the wrong side of the law. To avoid a public scandal, he agrees to consult with the police on a series of brutal murders linked by strange religious symbols scrawled on each victim.Parker tries to play the expert, but he is clearly in over his head. Drawn ever deeper into a web of intrigue involving a demanding detective, a trio of secretive Vatican operatives, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, he realizes for the first time that the battle between good and evil is all too real–and that the killer is coming back . . . this time for him.”A thought-provoking exploration into the power of faith and the reality of evil. Filled with memorable characters and tight writing, Playing Saint is an impressive debut from an author to watch.” –Steven James, bestselling author of Placebo and The Queen
Review “A page-turner from the very beginning . . . weaves the supernatural into the natural in ways that are gripping and realistic, adding a shocking surprise that will leave readers stunned. ????½” -RT Book Reviews”Bartels holds readers’ interest in this intrigue-filled thriller . . .” -Library Journal”A page-turning supernatural experience . . . Speaks volumes about present Christian culture and ancient Christian history, tradition, and spirituality.” -Family Fiction Edge – 2015 Inspy Award short list, Suspense/Thriller category- 2015 Carol Award finalist, debut novel category About the Author Zachary Bartels is the author of Playing Saint . An award-winning preacher and Bible teacher, he serves as pastor of Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, MI, where he lives with his wife Erin and their son. You can find him online at zacharybartels.com. Facebook: AuthorZacharyBartels Twitter: AuthorZBartels
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Mystery |
Murder in the Crypt: A Redmond and Haze Mystery Book 1When the body of a young man is found stuffed into the tomb of a medieval knight, Parish Constable Daniel Haze is tasked with investigating his first solo murder case. Suspicion instantly falls on the only stranger to arrive in the village of Birch Hill just before the crime took place, but the American captain proves to be an unexpected asset. A former soldier and a skilled surgeon, Jason Redmond is not only willing to assist Haze with the investigation but will risk his own safety to apprehend the killer. With no suspects, no motive, and few leads to follow, Redmond and Haze must solve the crime before one of them becomes the murderer’s next victim.Murder at the Abbey: A Redmond and Haze Mystery Book 2When the body of a young woman is found near the ruins of a haunted abbey, everyone assumes she died of fright. A postmortem examination tells a different story. Not only was Elizabeth Barrett poisoned, but the lethal dose of cyanide must have been administered by someone close to her—someone she trusted, who may have known her secret. As Captain Redmond and Constable Haze delve into the victim’s seemingly ordinary life, they learn she wasn’t the proper, biddable wife everyone believed her to be. With no clear motive for the murder and no obvious suspects, the trail soon grows cold. But the killer is closer than they imagined, waiting to strike with deadly force should they discover the truth.Murder at the Mill: A Redmond and Haze Mystery Book 3When a man’s naked corpse is found strapped to a waterwheel, newly appointed Inspector Haze is called upon to investigate the crime. With the help of American surgeon Captain Redmond, he delves into the life of Frank Darrow, a man who inspired such hatred, his mere death wasn’t enough to satisfy his killer. Finding few clues and no obvious motive for the murder, Redmond and Haze must peel away the layers of Frank Darrow’s relationships to get to the shocking truth, while also coming to terms with unexpected developments in their own lives.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Meera Chopra wants to study history, not become it!All I want to do is study and teach about the history of Indians in the United Kingdom. The studying part is going great…the teaching part could be going better. Mostly because so many still refuse to acknowledge that there were Indians in the United Kingdom before the 1950s.But I’m not going to stop trying. It’s what led me to a costume ball at a history conference in England. And the frustration of no one listening, along with a truly unnecessary amount of clothing layers and architecture that is hostile to the clumsy, led me to tumble down some historic stairs…and into history.Now Queen Victoria has mistaken me for a princess and taken me under her protection, I’m in a fake relationship with a marquess who’s on the hunt for a rich heiress, and I have to avoid getting caught by suspicious people who don’t trust me.I need to find a way home, and fast, before the queen finds out I’m a liar. And not get distracted by the attractive half-Indian marquess who is determined to make me have fun while he fake courts me. But how can I resist a man with a carriage who knows his way around a waltz?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Award-winning author Patricia Potter sweeps readers to an ancestral estate in Scotland where a lady’s heart is reawakened by the surprising arrival of a rugged American lawman After hunting down outlaws during America’s Civil War, marshal Ben Masters faces a new challenge. His promise to a dying woman has made him the guardian of Sarah Ann Hamilton, an orphaned little girl who must be returned to the Scottish estate she has inherited. But at Calholm, Ben encounters a clan divided by greed and ambition. Only Sarah Ann stands between the coveted Scottish keep and those next in line to inherit. One of them is the child’s beautiful aunt.Five years ago, Lisbeth Hamilton came to Calholm as a young bride. When her husband died, she found a new passion: establishing a world-renowned stable and breeding a champion steed to rival any in the British Isles. Now the entire family’s fate rests with the rugged American who has upended their world . . . and who arouses strong emotions in Lisbeth. With deadly intrigue swirling around Calholm and Ben Masters laying claim to her heart, she realizes how far she’ll go to protect the child they have both come to love and the passion they were meant to share.The Marshal and the Heiress is the 1st book in the American/Scottish Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
