by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
A forensic psychologist and a lawyer must rescue her daughter from a killer in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.When forensic psychologist Claire Britten started working with lawyer Nick Markwood on his South Shores project, she had no idea it would endanger her life—and the life of her daughter. But when the little girl goes missing from her South Florida home, and Nick insists his longtime nemesis is to blame, Claire frantically follows the trail to the Cayman Islands, desperate to save her daughter before it’s too late.Nick always knew the man who staged his father’s “suicide” was out to get him, but kidnapping the child of someone he cares about is despicable. Finding the billionaire criminal is one thing—meeting his demands in order to save Claire’s daughter is quite another. What he wants threatens their professional and personal interests beyond imagination . . . but what choice do they have when a child’s life is on the line?”Full of action, murders, and twists and turns galore, this second book in the South Shore series by Karen Harper smacks you upside the head again and again. Just when you believe wholeheartedly that you have everything figured out, something new happens and sends you on a completely different path.” —Suspense Magazine
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Annis Craigg gave her heart away at seventeen. First to the handsome lord who spoke so sincerely of love, then to her newborn son. Fifteen years later, she’s content as a “widow” and the life she has created. Until her past comes back to haunt her—and begs forgiveness. Both her son—and the Englishman who has stubbornly remained in her affections—find their lives turned upside down when they discover the secrets she has kept to herself.Lord Robert Harding, third son of a marquess, fell in love with a shy Scottish lass. His dominating father had arranged a betrothal with a wealthy earl’s daughter. Facing the choice of being shunned by his family and society or returning penniless to Scotland, Robert reluctantly does his duty. After fifteen years of silent longing for Annis, his wife dies, and he is free. Older, wiser, and now financially independent, he defies the marquess and heads to Glasgow.Lies, secrets, and betrayal will challenge the fierce love of a steadfast Highlander and remorseful but determined Englishman. Will destiny find a way to bring two star-crossed souls together?A closed-door romance set in Regency England and Scotland after the Napoleonic Wars.Tropes:Interfering familySecond chancesLost love foundFlawed heroFound familyForbidden loveClass difference
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Baby on his Doorstep! Sheriff Garrett Brand has raised his entire brood of siblings single-handedly, and he’s done his best to teach them some values, to mold them into honorable, responsible, and trustworthy human beings. So when a baby lands on the doorstep of the Texas Brand, his first question is which younger brother is in for a butt-kicking?But the little fellow isn’t named after Ben, or Wes, or Adam, or Elliot. The little guy is named after him–Garrett Ethan Brand–according to the note his mama left behind.He’s still racking his brain to figure it all out, when a woman shows up at the ranch in the dead of night, fighting mad and accusing Garrett of murdering her sister and stealing the baby!She’s lost too much…Chelsea is confused, heartbroken, and too mad to think straight, and the same trouble that found her poor sister is right on her tail.What she doesn’t know is that of all the places she and the baby could’ve wound up, this ranch is the best one. Because this is one family that knows how to pull together.Trouble doesn’t stand a chance against the Texas Brands
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
She may not have it all figured out yet.But this year she’s ?manifesting?’For every fan of Bridget Jones, Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella, this is the book. I absolutely loved it. Hilarious, chaotic and so full of heart, I couldn’t put it down’ RACHEL GREENLAW I manifest… The perfect man (Guy Carmichael) falling in love with me.I am letting go of… My rat-infested flat (to make way for my dream home, ideally central and cheap).My intention is… Landing a better job (more money, people bringing me coffee, no one getting my name wrong).Alice Carver’s decision to start a manifestation journal the day after attending her ex’s wedding might earn her the scorn of her family – and, worse, the patronising concern of the irritatingly handsome and successful family friend Matthew Lloyd – but what do they know?You hardly need to manifest when you have everything already. And there is certainly a lot that Alice needs to change in her life…Will manifesting help make her dreams come true?A bet with Matthew says that it will – and sometimes the universe needs a helping hand…Readers have fallen in love with Alice Carver Manifests Her Perfect Life’Lighthearted, romantic, and humorous this book was like a modern Bridget Jones…one of my favorites in women’s fiction this year!’ ?????’Uplifting, funny read which will make you consider manifesting your perfect life!’????‘A genuinely enjoyable read. The format of the story being told through entries in her manifestation journal is refreshing’ ????’A story full of hope, making the reader wish that all those dreams will come true’ ????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
The cause of liberty brought them together. Will it also tear them apart? Hannah Pierce is determined to keep her father‘s apothecary shop running, despite his failing health, the heavy burden of her mother’s recent death, and the mysterious disappearance of her brother. She’ll do whatever it takes to preserve her family’s legacy, including joining a dangerous ring of patriot spies…and falling for a revolutionary printer with a brave heart. William Abbott always keeps his promises. He vowed long ago to never abandon those in need like his father did. So when new British acts of Parliament threaten Boston and endanger his family, he throws himself into serving the Patriot cause, using his position at the printing office to gather and spread intelligence. But when his clandestine role in the newly formed spy ring causes him to cross paths with the apothecary’s beautiful daughter, he may find himself fighting for more than the cause.As tensions in Boston reach a breaking point, Will and Hannah find their bond deepening even as the noose tightens around the spy ring. When promises and determination are not enough to protect the ones they love, they’ll need to trust God if they are to survive what is to come.
