by Philip Eliot | Dec 10, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
“One Night Only is a must-read for lovers of YA romance and summer stories.” -Readers’ Favorite”A well-defined romance poised to come crashing down when Deni’s secrets are inevitably exposed.” -The BookLife PrizeShe was born for the spotlight. Until it nearly destroyed her.Cayden “Deni” Indigo is the hottest teen pop star on the charts, until an explosion at her concert shatters everything. Now she can’t step on stage without panicking, and people blame her for the deaths at her show.When her mom decides she needs a summer away from the spotlight, Deni ends up at a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, where no one recognizes her without her stage makeup and wigs. That includes Hunter Gray, her new neighbor. As her life shifts from red carpets and award shows to boats and bonfires, she starts to fall for Hunter—and he starts to fall for her. There’s just one problem: Hunter hates celebrities. And Deni hasn’t told him the truth.But secrets never stay hidden for long. And when Deni’s catches up with her, it’s not just her heart on the line—it could be their lives.Perfect for fans of romantic drama, hidden identity, friends-to-dating romance, and slow-burn summer love, One Night Only is the first book in a swoony new teen celebrity romance series about fame, trauma, and the power of being truly seen. The second book, All Summer Long, is available for pre-order now!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 10, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A baby abandoned on a doorstep gives two men a second chance at love when they are snowbound together during the holidays in this Regency romance.Infamous poet Sherborne Clarke is a scholar, a lover—but not a father. When he finds a baby abandoned on the steps of his crumbling castle, he knows he must get her to London and an orphanage. It’s the perfect excuse to contact the one person he trusts . . . the man whose love he stills yearns for, and whose heart he broke years before.Richard Ashbrook was groomed from birth to become the Earl of Portland, until Sherborne betrayed him, exposing his sexuality to the papers and forcing him into exile. But as much as he hates Sherborne, Richard has never managed to break their link or let his confusing sentiments concerning him subside. When he receives a missive implying that Sherborne’s life is at risk, he knows it is time to return home.Richard undergoes the perilous journey from Sicily only to find the other man untouched. Furious, he agrees to transport the baby to London—whatever gets him out of Sherborne’s life once and for all. But when a snowstorm leaves them stranded, they’re forced to confront the past—and deal with the love between them that’s all too present.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 10, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
“Rollicking dark, twisted fun!”Welcome to THE VENUEWhere the super rich can get away from it all….and get away with anything they want.You’re invited to Caleb Hunt’s wedding!Sure, you haven’t spoken since you two had a falling out in high school, but Caleb has gotten over that. He’s a forgiving person. It was all a misunderstanding. He credits you with turning him into the man he is today.He wants to repay you and everyone else from his life with an invitation to his destination wedding.An all-expense paid trip to a luxurious resort.High up in the Alps.Secluded and private.Please RSVP.It’s sure to be a killer party.The newest gleefully violent release from the writer of INTERCEPTS and IN MY FATHER’S BASEMENT.REVIEWS:”TJ Payne delivers and is an author to watch.” — The Haunted Reading Room Reviews”It’s Battle Royale at a wedding. If that summary appeals to you, then you will lose your mind over TJ Payne’s The Venue.””Wow! Absolutely speechless! My heart is still racing!””A wild, twisted, wicked ride that I want to go on again!””If you enjoy books that are thrilling, interesting, unputdownable and that explore human nature … then you HAVE GOT TO READ THIS!!”
by Philip Eliot | Dec 10, 2025 | Fantasy |
When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren “Bloodbane” has finally earned his retirement. While the blood mage’s service to the realm may have ended, burning veins and aching joints remain, and Rhoren soon learns that a warmer climate offers relief from his chronic pain.And a chance at a fresh start.In the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Eastborne, the umbral elf finds a new purpose and a sense of belonging. He may have left the frozen north behind, but he brings with him the skills and strength gained from a lifetime of defending the realm. Along with his most prized possession—a book of drink recipes inherited from his father.Spilled cocktails may not carry the same weight as spilled blood, but opening a tavern brings a unique brand of challenges. With the right friends and a little bit of luck, he might just have a recipe for success.About the Series: Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.Cursed Cocktails is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy of found family, delicious drinks, and starting over later in life. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, and TJ Klune.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 10, 2025 | Science Fiction |
Master Sergeant Gant Maker was a highly-decorated and well-respected Marine – until his last mission left him as the sole survivor of an encounter with a vicious race called the Vacra. Served up as a scapegoat and drummed out of the military, he has since lived a life of seclusion with only an adopted alien as a companion.Now the Vacra have returned. As the only person to have ever faced them and survived, Maker is reinstated in the Corps and given the onerous task of finding this enemy on a world located at the edge of known space. Assisting him is an unlikely band of military rejects, including a blind sharpshooter, an unstable psychic, and a genetically-engineered killing machine who refuses to fight.Given that the Vacra have superior weapons and technology, Maker recognizes that his team is at a distinct disadvantage. But Marines are nothing if not resourceful, and Maker has an audacious plan that just may level the playing field – if it doesn’t get them all killed.
