by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
When the car sailed over the embankment carrying the four members of the pulpit committee, Mildred Budge called out, “Jesus saves.”The others heard it, but they were also experiencing their own quick flashes of insight.Liz, a serial widow, felt unsatisfied with her life. She wanted more. Sailing toward her death, she still did.Sam, who had turned the steering wheel that had sent them over the embankment, was looking forward to the crash. He wanted to feel it—the hard slam of collision. His hands held the wheel tightly, bracing for it.Jake smiled. He resisted holding Mildred’s hand, because black men still didn’t touch white women in the where he lived. And he took note of the wonder of the experience that was like flying. ‘So, this is what it’s like—to fly. To live.’ And then the car touched down hard and slammed into a tree. And when they could speak, their conversation was different than it had been moments before.Life was different. What they really wanted was not what they thought. But in order to pursue it, they had to get out of the ravine where they had landed. And they had to work together to get home.This is a story about “Jesus saves” and how that message gets lived out in people who know the gospel and believe it. If you love a Christian story about real people, you’ll enjoy this second book in the Mildred Budge series.The Mildred Budge books in the primary series:Mildred Budge in Cloverdale book 1Mildred Budge in Embankment book 2The Bride’s Room book 3Kingdom Come book 4The Shorter Adventures of Mildred Budge are a separate series and include:Miss Budge in LoveThe Mission of Mildred BudgeMiss Budge Goes to Fountain CityA spin-off series that features the friends of Mildred Budge are:Belle, A Mildred Budge Friendship StoryA Gentle and Lowly Christmas A Mildred Budge Friendship StoryDaphne Simpkins has also written some stand-alone novels:Lovejoy, a novel about desireChristmas in Fountain CityAdditionally, she has written non-fiction books, often about caregiving:What Al Left BehindBlessed The Long Good NightA Cookbook for KatieDaphne Simpkins writes about church life in the South through her Mildred Budge books. She has also written about caregiving, cooking, Christmas, and Nat King Cole, a native of Montgomery, Alabama. Connect with her on Facebook, or follow her on Amazon to learn about new releases.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Her home is at stake . . . and her first love holds the key. An inspirational romance of second chances from the author of When the Day Comes.Joy Gordon’s life is far from perfect. The lavish house she lives in with her children was loaned to her by a wealthy philanthropist—and his death means she has to give up her home. To satisfy his controlling father, Chase Asher must take his great-uncle’s property from the woman he once loved . . . but what will he do when he learns he fathered Joy’s twins?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
They survived the war. Now they just have to survive retirement.When dragon rider William Ordell is grounded by a battlefield injury, he trades conflict for peace and purchases an abandoned lighthouse on the island of Safe Haven. But quiet doesn’t suit a man used to action. After a series of mysterious fires, William finds himself launching the island’s first fire brigade—with help from the local sea dragons.Calantha Stormbringer has left war behind, along with the last sparks of her fading magic. She retreats to Safe Haven to rebuild her late aunt’s dusty bookshop—and maybe herself. Restoring the shop will require patience, intelligence, and gold. Calantha figures two out of three isn’t bad.What neither of them wants? To run into each other. Again.Old grudges, magical dragons, and one cozy, nosy village—what could possibly go right?A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy filled with magic, mischief, and a slow-burn romance that won’t steam your glasses. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and J. Penner’s Adenashire series.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
HE’S UNDERCOVER. SHE’S UNSUSPECTING.WHEN SHE DISAPPEARS, HE’LL RISK IT ALL TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH.Billionaire playboy Tristan Wagner has a secret: he’s an Interpol agent on a mission to root out corruption. His latest mark? The captivating Lucia Oliveira, suspected of involvement in a twisted scheme within his family’s company.What starts as a calculated seduction becomes an intoxicating affair. But when Lucia vanishes without a trace, he must confront a chilling possibility: either Lucia is the victim of a sinister plot, or she’s been playing him all along.Racing against time, he’ll break every law to find her. But as layers of deception peel away, he uncovers shocking truths that threaten everything he thought he knew, leaving him with an impossible choice: protect his family’s legacy or save the woman who’s stolen his heart.Sinful Beauty, the third in the Beauty trilogy within the Arrow Tactical Series, is a steamy, suspenseful standalone romance full of heat, mystery, and adventure.AUTHOR NOTE: The Arrow Tactical Series is written so the books can be read without prior reading. However, if you might want to read the earlier books in the trilogy–to avoid spoilers–start with Stolen Beauty.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Story Brooks’ fiancé just called off their wedding two weeks before the happy day. As if that isn’t bad enough, her semi-estranged father, an infamous NYPD hostage negotiator, just suffered a heart attack. Not wanting to examine her lack of emotion over the broken engagement, she hops on a plane to reconnect with her father before it’s too late.Playboy hostage negotiator Daniel Chase has never—not once—been refused by a woman. So when a debate over hospital snack foods with a delectable kindergarten teacher ends in flat-out rejection, he makes it his mission to seduce her. His only obstacle? She’s the daughter of his mentor, who implicitly forbade Daniel from pursuing her.Despite her father’s warnings and Daniel’s troubled past, Daniel and Story can’t resist their intense attraction to one another. But when the reason for her fiancé’s abrupt wedding cancellation comes to light, can Story and Daniel’s already forbidden relationship survive?Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE:* Protecting What’s His* Officer Off Limits* Asking for Trouble* Staking His Claim* Protecting What’s Theirs
