by Philip Eliot | Jul 10, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
When a hot lumberjack falls for the new, full-figured, curvy girl in a small town, people take notice. Sparks and rumors fly in this spicy friends-to-lovers romance from bestselling and award-winning author Lydia Michaels.When Finnegan McCullough catches a woman trespassing on his family’s Mountain, he’s captivated by her blue eyes and thick thighs.Mallory Fenton moved to a small rural town in search of a fresh start, not a relationship, but she quickly became Finn’s greatest obsession.Funny and sexy as hell, this beautiful distraction starts as an unexpected friend, but Finn wants more.He might be the greenest-flag-golden-retreiver-guy Mallory’s ever met, but she’s had her heart broken before. And experience has taught her that good-looking guys don’t stick around for long.Beautiful Distraction was featured in USA Today and rewarded with an honorable mention at the Rone Awards!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 10, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
“ … a tender story of healing and finding a place to belong. This sweet, Southern romance doesn’t disappoint.” – Liz Talley Robin Lancaster, a twenty-six-year-old former kindergarten teacher, has her summer and her life all figured out. She’s ready to be on her own, writing and illustrating her children’s stories at her family’s beloved lake house. Once there, she intends to rekindle a romance with Caleb Jackson, the area’s top hunting and fishing guide, and bag him for herself.Complications arise from the start when Robin finds out her mother has rented the lake house to a man they know nothing about. Matthew McLaughlin, forty-year-old widowed university professor and author from California, shows up at Pine Lake in crisis. A sabbatical might be his only hope to save much more than his career. He needs a place of refuge. Sharing the lake house with a lighthearted young woman and her dog is the last thing on his mind. Caleb Jackson has his own plans. He’s used to things going his way, but a man staying in Robin’s house presents unforeseen challenges. When paths unavoidably entangle for these three, hearts are on the line.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
As a second generation detective, Nathan Carter is a cop, through and through, one who definitely sees things in black and white. But his work ethic—and libido—are thrown off balance when he heads up the case against jewel thief, Regan Malloy. Because with one sizzling look, she’s got him hot and hard. And he’s been that way, ever since.Growing up, Regan’s favorite hobby was learning to crack safes, and she was very, very good at it. Still, she’d always tried to keep to the straight and narrow, and only strayed when she believed a friend was in desperate straits. Now she’s out of prison and starting over. If only she could forget that she’d spent the last three years fantasizing about the stunningly gorgeous detective who locked her away.It’s inevitable that they meet up again—in bars, hotels…and hotel beds. Despite their differences, they can’t keep their hands off each other. Still, it’s just desire. If they give it enough time, it’ll burn itself out. Because a good boy and a bad girl can’t possibly make it work. Can they?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2026 | Historical Romance |
The New York Times–bestselling author “weaves passion and intrigue with a master’s touch” in this scintillating series debut (Karen Robards).With One Touch of Scandal, acclaimed New York Times–bestselling author Liz Carlyle launches a breathtaking new historical romance series centered around the Zeno Society, a mysterious fraternity of dangerous—and dangerously attractive—men. Fans of Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley’s Inferno Club novels will be swept away by One Touch of Scandal, a sensuous tale with a distinct gothic flavor—the story of an imperiled beauty accused of a heinous crime . . . and the dark lord who risks his most carefully protected secrets to come to her rescue.”Grace’s tenacity, wit, and compassion make her a very believable, multidimensional character and the perfect match for Ruthveyn’s brooding and dark secrets. The romance sizzles, its unpredictability propelling this complex story far beyond its contemporaries.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)”With its exceptionally rich characterization, an engaging plot that gracefully pairs danger and desire, and an intriguing touch of the paranormal, Carlyle’s latest stylishly written, lusciously sensual Regency historical romance is supremely satisfying.” —Booklist (starred review)
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Readers will appreciate the well-drawn, saucy characters and witty exchanges that garnish Andersen’s latest (following Be My Baby) rags-to-riches romance.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A Man with a PastWhen an unexpected inheritance sends J. D. Carver to the Star Lake Lodge to claim his half, he’s expecting trouble. Being greeted with open arms by the whole Lawrence gang—feisty Aunt Sophie and calm Uncle Ben, clearly off-limits Dru and her young son, Tate—just convinces him they’re working an angle, and he’s determined to uncover it. But a tiny part of him longs for the home-and-hearth life they have.A Woman with a ReputationDru’s finally beaten her bad-girl reputation, and though the Lodge may not be exciting, she’s fiercely protective of her quiet home. Hard-eyed J. D.’s ability to push all her buttons just proves how wrong he is for her. So why does her son hero-worship the guy? And why does her heart clench when he gets that “nose pressed against the candy shop window” look on his face?Praise for New York Times–bestselling author Susan Andersen and her novels”Sassy, snappy, and sizzling hot!” —Janet Evanovich “Lively and fun!” —Susan Elizabeth Phillips”I’m a fan!” —Jayne Ann Krentz”Sizzling, snappy, sexy fun!” —Jennifer Crusie
