by Philip Eliot | Aug 21, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Welcome to Book One in the exciting new series, Guard of Six! Historical Romance that can only be brought to you by the Queen of Medieval Romance!Love Alpha males? Enemies to Lovers? Tortured heroes? Absolution has it all.Sir Torran de Serreaux is the leader of Henry III’s personal guard. Known as the Guard of Six, they are an elite group made up of knights from the finest and oldest families in England. They have a reputation for being powerful, fearless, and dedicated.They are also mortal men with demons and Torran has more demons than most.It has been three years since the fall of Simon de Montfort and, still, there are lingering de Montfort supporters in England that are being systematically rooted out and subdued. At a particularly nasty battle at Kennington Castle, Torran and the royal army manage to raze the castle and kill all but two members of the oppositionist’s family – a lovely young woman and her excitable younger brother.Torran is introduced to Lady Andia St. Albans.The family of St. Albans were great supporters of de Montfort. Torran takes Andia and her brother to London as prisoners. Henry, as punishment to the St. Alban’s family, orders the siblings thrown in the vault. Torran, who is fighting a great attraction to Andia, has other ideas.Keeping them at his family’s London townhome.Torran keeps them as his personal prisoners because the truth is that there’s something about Andia that intrigues him. She’s reserved, but very intelligent, but he is coming to suspect that Andia is hiding something. He can’t help but feel she’s harboring secrets, much as he is, and has he tries to figure him out, she is trying to figure him out as well. But all of the suspicion in the world can’t dampen the sparks that fly between them.Passion that roars like a wildfire.In the complex political world of England’s politics, Torran and Andia are major players. When the truth of Andia’s involvement in her family’s support of Simon de Montfort is revealed, Torran must make a choice. Can he forgive a woman he’s fallen in love with?Or is he the one who must seek absolution?Books in the Guard of Six series are:AbsolutionDestructionAnnihilationObliterationInsurrectionRetribution
by Philip Eliot | Aug 21, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
A fresh, hilarious take on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac from USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades…In today’s world filled with terrible dating apps and split-second hot takes, all Zuri Robinson wants is something real. And between her crap job, her family drama, and feeling like she completely missed out on her twenties, she’s pretty much done. Her only bright spot is exchanging letters with a ridiculously charming guy in Italy. Only Alessandro Fabricare has a teeeeeny little secret…Nico Fabricare simply wanted to help his brother, Alessandro—who isn’t as eloquent with the English language—write a few letters. But with every letter that crosses the Atlantic, Nico is discovering that Zuri might just be the most incredible woman he’s ever met…except she thinks she’s falling in love with his brother. Now Zuri is on her way to Italy—to meet Alessandro. And Nico is running out of time to win over the girl of his paper dreams before she finds out the truth.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
He’s the bad boy of Nolan U Football—fast on the field, reckless in a bar and smokin’ between the sheets. And he’s just met a good girl he’s not supposed to want… Coach Jones made it clear to all of us—no dating his daughter.As much as I hate being told what to do, I value my life enough not to get involved…Except Nylah’s one feisty chick and there’s something about her sharp-witted comebacks that are kind of addictive. I’d be a fool to mess around with her. Coach will bench my butt for the rest of the season. He doesn’t care that I’m one of the best wide receivers Nolan U has ever seen. If I cross this line with his baby girl, he won’t get over it.But there she goes again… popping up at parties, flirting with me every chance she gets.I don’t know how much longer I can resist… or if I even should.Rules are made to be broken, right?Sh*t, I’ve gone and done it now…The Off-Limits Play is a stand alone, sweet and spicy NA football romance with no cheating and a guaranteed happy ending. Perfect for fans of Kelsie Rae, Hannah Gray and Rebecca Jenshak.Trigger warning: Suicidal thoughts
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“Spellbinding . . . Wright tells her fiendish tale in angelic prose” in the Edgar Award–winning crime series—the basis for Fox TV and Hulu’s Murder in a Small Town (Toronto Star).”[Wright] can keep up with the best crime writers—even the Ruth Rendells and the P.D. Jameses.” —Toronto SunGordon Murphy has a Midas touch for business, but he’s all thumbs when it comes to love. So Sergeant Karl Alberg isn’t too concerned when Murphy sets his sights on Karl’s girlfriend Cassandra. These days the happy couple share both a bed and a bed and breakfast. Besides, Alberg has some actual policing problems to contend with: a stolen coin collection, a hapless would?be burglar, local worthies hollering about the state of a fellow citizen’s front yard.It all sounds charming and cozy. But Alberg’s Sechelt, British Colombia, is no Cabot Cove. L. R. Wright, the “master of the psychological thriller,” once again demonstrates her talent for getting at the dark roots under the roses (Booklist, on Mother Love).”An undeniable pleasure with great narrative tension.” —Publishers Weekly”A treat . . . the author is unrivaled in her talent for casting an ever-so-light layer of menace over ordinary scenes and situations.” —The Star-Phoenix
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A glorious ocean liner setting sail, sunset on the horizon, and champagne on deck. All seems shipshape… until Kitty discovers a body on board. Time for some sleuthing!Devon, 1938. Kitty Underhay is enjoying a well-deserved rest when her very upset cousin Hattie suddenly bursts in. She sobs that the gentleman she had been seeing, Richard Westonholme, seems to have vanished, taking all of her jewellery with him. As Hattie describes Richard, he sounds eerily familiar, and Kitty and her husband Matt board a ship in hot pursuit – only to find him lying in a lifeboat… dead.As they’ve set sail, the murderer has to be on board too, but there are suspects as far as the eye can see. Could Richard’s wife have something to do with the murder? What about the rich heiress and her guardian? And is the steward hiding something fishy?Kitty and Matt are all too aware that the clock is ticking while the suspects are trapped with no escape. Can they net the killer before the ship docks? Or will one of them be dead in the water before they reach dry land? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans! What readers are saying about Murder at Sea:‘I just couldn’t put this story down! Wow!’Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I absolutely loved this book!… Brilliant; a wonderful read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Loved!… Absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I loved this book! I just couldn’t put it down… Kept me guessing right up until the end’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Fabulous’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????
