by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Don’t miss this double header to celebrate the completion of the Wounded Heroes series.ALWAYS MINE Book 1His shoulder was shredded and he can’t be a cop anymore. Who is he now?Lt. Diego Rodrigez was injured during a gang bust. He lost full use of his shoulder, he lost his partner and he lost his task force members. He isn’t anybody anymore. Restless and hopeless, he finds comfort in his old love, Annie Stefano. And she wants him back. But their road is rocky and then danger befalls Annie. How can Diego rescue her?BEYOND PERFECT Book 2He’ll never forget the things he did in a gang—and the things done to him. There’s no way to make up for them.Jackson Kane is trying to atone for his past. By setting up several organizations that help gang kids, he’s hoping to alleviate the guilt he feels. But the one thing he won’t allow himself to do is love again, especially the feisty Maisy Shepherd who works for him.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can a near-tragedy help two best friends realize they’re meant to be so much more?Best friends since grade school, high-powered Chicago attorney, Sean Flaherty, and small-town mayor Megan Mackenzie have always shared a special bond. When Sean is shot by a client’s angry ex, Megan rushes to his side, terrified she’s about to lose her long-time confidant.She’s the steady, small-town mayor of River’s Edge and the best friend who’s always been there. But her relief turns to confusion as long-buried feelings rise to the surface.As Sean heals, the bond between them deepens—complicated by stolen glances, whispered confessions, and the question neither of them dares to ask: What if friendship was only the beginning?Can Sean help her realize that they are truly meant to be so much more than friends?Heartfelt, charming, and full of slow-burn tension, Meant to Be is a swoony small-town romance about second chances, falling for your best friend, and discovering love where you least expect it.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
I needed a date to my best friend’s wedding… not a Hollywood heartthrob in disguise.Being a maid of honor should be fun. But when the best man also happens to be my ex, who cheated, and he’s bringing her as his plus-one? I’d rather get a root canal than show up solo.Enter Teddy, the charming (and suspiciously handsome) guy who walks into my Wisconsin bakery and offers to be my fake date. I assume he’s just a nice guy… maybe even gay? (Who else volunteers for leg waxing prep and wedding weekend drama without blinking?)What I don’t realize is that Teddy is actually Teddy Helms—as in, an actual movie star and suddenly, I’m living a real-life rom-com where secrets, sparks, and small-town shenanigans collide.I know how this story should end. The celebrity goes back to Hollywood. The girl goes back to frosting cupcakes.But what if this time, love decides to stick around?Pity Date is a laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy with hidden identities, fake dating, a sweet slow burn, and more heart than a bakery case full of sugar cookies. Welcome to Elk Lake, where the men are handsome, the leg waxing is tragic, and love is just a little bit unexpected.Perfect for fans of Hallmark vibes with all the vibes. Book one in a feel-good series of standalones.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2026 | Science Fiction |
They wanted to push humanity forward. Now, death was the only option.In an attempt to unlock the next stage of human potential, two brilliant university professors push the boundaries of science. Their collaboration leads to a discovery that could change everything, but powerful forces are closing in, eager to claim their research for darker purposes.Meanwhile, a young girl struggles to find her place in a world that doesn’t understand her. Suffocating under her parents’ control, she longs to break free and live on her own terms. When her actions draw the attention of a ruthless predator, she’s thrust into a world where survival means confronting not only her enemies, but the truth about who she really is.A thought-provoking sci-fi mystery, THE HAND OF EVOLUTION by David R. Lewis explores the themes of ambition and identity, and the perilous cost of progress.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In this Golden Age mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author, a French detective looks for a murderer among a closed circle of suspects in a Paris salon.It should have been an open and shut case—but for Inspector Bencolin, it never is. A new bride discovers her groom beheaded in a locked room. Her ex-husband, an imprisoned psychopath who once tried to murder her, has escaped his prison cell. What’s more, the killer has undergone a transformation that makes him impossible to find. Summoning a trusted ally, Bencolin sets out to find the sadistic slayer before he strikes again. . . .
