by Philip Eliot | Dec 1, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
You cannot escape the reality of tomorrow by evading it today…Whitney Dahl only wanted one thing—freedom.Freedom to explore, to travel, to live a life outside the confines of her family’s elite inner circle of billionaire business moguls and upper East Coast socialites. Freedom especially from a relationship that was dragging her closer and closer to the life her parents desperately wanted for her—barefoot and pregnant in some billionaire’s kitchen.Whitney did everything she could to keep them off her back. She excelled in her undergrad, graduating valedictorian and president of her sorority. She was the It Girl on campus, a track star, the one everyone wanted to be, or date. But now she’s in her first semester of graduate school, and the picture-perfect façade she’s built over the last four years comes crumbling down the second a tall, handsome man bumps into her and shatters everything she ever knew about the world and about love.*~*Rhys Ellis accepted Gatlington University’s offer of a one-year tenure without hesitation. Sick of sleeping in tents and digging for artifacts or spending his nights pouring over manuscripts, being a professor for a year sounded almost like a vacation. He was expecting a bit of culture shock.He wasn’t expecting a dark-haired beauty to take his breath away and steal his heart.There’s one problem, though.She’s his student.Result of Tomorrow Series:Book 1 – ProfessorBook 2 – BachelorBook 3 – Graduate
by Philip Eliot | Dec 1, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
What does it take to ruin Christmas? One Scrooge of a billionaire, a fake diamond ring and a deep family secret. The holiday season has always been magical for me, especially at my toy store. Tucker Toys is a New York institution, where every twinkling light and festive melody brings joy to children and families alike.But my landlord, the notorious grumpy billionaire Alexander Jackson, has increased the rent to a level that’s crippling. I now understand why they nickname him Scrooge, because my family is facing financial ruin and he doesn’t care. Not one bit.But then Alexander presents me with an offer I can’t refuse: be his fake fiancée for the season, and he’ll let me keep my store. I’m skeptical, but desperate times call for desperate measures and I owe it to my family.What starts as a business arrangement quickly becomes something more. Alexander’s touch is electric, and his kisses are dangerously real. As we navigate this pretend engagement amidst the holiday chaos and increased media scrutiny, I can’t ignore the growing feelings that blur the lines between make-believe and reality.This Christmas was destined to destroy me, but I might find that the greatest gift isn’t saving my store, but discovering a love that feels as magical as the season itself.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 1, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
He needs to start a new story for his life. She’s dealing with a lot of family issues. Can Slate and Jill find solace in each other at Hope Eternal Ranch?Slate Sanders has been out of prison for a couple of months now. He keeps his head down and his mouth shut around the ranch, and not just because he’s only a temporary cowboy. He’s not sure what to participate in, because he’s still trying to figure out who he is post-prison.When he encounters Jill Kyle on the beach one morning, he can’t help but go see what she’s raging about. He’s worried for her safety, and it’s not until he gets closer that he realizes she works on the same ranch as him.Jill has just learned about her mother’s devastating illness, and she’s ready to take all of her frustrations out on the beach, the ocean, and the Lord. As Jill and Slate connect over things lost, things gained, and an uncertain future, they both heal in unexpected ways. Jill didn’t think she’d ever find someone to settle down with, and Slate has never had a serious relationship in his life.But together, they seem to make sense in a world where nothing does.With Christmas on the horizon, can Slate and Jill find themselves, create a new story for their future, and let go of the past before their heartache pushes them apart? Cowboys looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 1, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
It was all happy families. Until she arrived…As the car pulls up to my husband Dominic’s family home the night before Christmas, I suppress a shudder. I’ve never felt welcome here. His parents make it clear I’m a poor comparison to his perfect first wife, Carla. But I’m determined to lean into the festive cheer.Until Dominic’s mother bustles into our bedroom and blindsides me: ‘You won’t mind, will you. Carla is coming for the holidays. She’s still one of the family, and she can’t get home because of the storm.’ My eyes widen – did she and Carla plan this on purpose? I know Dominic won’t stand up to his parents. Apart from marrying me, I guess – with my past, I wasn’t exactly what his family wanted. But then I see the smallest hint of satisfaction cross his face. Did he know about this too?When Carla arrives, arms laden with presents, her beautiful smile doesn’t fool me. And with the howling snowstorm promising days of ice-white isolation, we’re stuck here. And it’s quickly clear that not only does she want Dominic back, she wants me gone. Forever…But while we sip mulled wine and unwrap our gifts, carols merrily playing in the background, I hide a secret smile. None of them know that I’m far, far tougher than they give me credit for. I’ve survived before. And if I have to, I would kill to survive again, even if it is Christmas…This tense, twisted and utterly gripping festive psychological thriller is filled with deadly family secrets hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, The Housemaid and Lisa Jewell. *Previously published as His Ex-Wife*What readers are saying about The Night Before Christmas:‘?????+?… Holy cow! I mean Oh Wow! My heart was pounding so hard that I could hear it! Seriously, this is a must-read! BOOM!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘BOOM… Spectacular… I grew more and more addicted and absolutely struggled to pull myself away… Completely gripping.’ Jessica’s Book Biz, ?????‘Absolutely brilliant… I binge read this book within 2 days… I didn’t want it to end… Had me gripped… WOW. Fabulous… Huge 5 star book.’ Smiths BookWorms, ?????‘An absolute corker… I loved it!… Everything you could possibly want in one book… So many twists… I could not put this book down… Finished it in the early hours as I had to know how it was going to end.’ Dee Groocock, ?????‘I could not put it down, so there was only thing to do: read it in one sitting. 5 stars!’ B for Bookreview, ?????‘Oh my goodness what a book it is!… Had me gripped until the very last page – I was very reluctant to put it down… Kept me up til the early hours… Cancel any plans you may have before you start this book is all I’ll say! 5 stars from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Fast-paced and totally unputdownable. I read this in one sitting… 5/5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I truly didn’t want to put it down… I finished it just a couple of days!… Had me hooked… Wild, gripping, twisty… I loved it.’ Rozmaclaren, ?????‘WOW… Amazing… All the twists… Brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Rollercoaster twists and turns that kept me gripped!… Addictive, pulse- racing!… Keeps you guessing until the last page!’ arcreviews_by_m, ?????‘Excellent… I loved it didn’t want it to end… Lots of twists and turns… Wow… Absolutely fantastic!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 1, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
Historian Cameron Thorne knows as much about the lost Templar treasure as anyone. Which makes him an ideal test subject in an macabre plot to download knowledge into a supercharged Artificial Intelligence model with an eye toward locating the treasure. Under hypnosis and truth serum, Cam has no choice but to cooperate. But he doesn’t expect the model to link the missing treasure to obscure Biblical passages hinting at visitation by ancient aliens. Nor does he expect the model to attempt to destroy his life.Based on actual historical sources, and illustrated.Publishers Weekly says of the author, “BRODY DOES A TERRIFIC JOB OF WRAPPING HIS RESEARCH IN A FAST-PACED THRILL RIDE.”This is a stand-alone novel with recurring characters. The books in this series can be read in any order.
