by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Fantasy |
When a girl set on revenge meets an arrogant prince, sparks fly and tempers rise. Yes, Zora cheated her way into the Royal Games, but it was for a very good reason:Spite.Her ex was an asshole and thought she could never attain glory on her own.Just because she’s a girl.So she took his place.Now she’s competing for the legendary Blood Cup, representing the Dark Valley, a place where shadow creatures spawn in the dark and survive in sunlight. It’s her chance to prove her worth and bring glory to her people. If she wins, of course.But winning is far from easy.The younger prince thinks she’s a fragile damsel who doesn’t belong in the competition. Determined to eliminate her at all costs, he’s stacking the challenges against her. Ha. All he’s doing is making her want to win this competition more than ever. The older prince is helping her, but the cost is getting Zora entangled in dangerous flirting games.Flirting. The last thing she wanted.And then there’s someone trying to kill her.The Cup and the Prince is book 1 in the series Kingdom of Curses and Shadows, a Young Adult romantic fantasy series with romance, action, humor, and intrigue for readers 15 and older.Readers have compared it to Folk of The Air (hate-to-love trope), Throne of Glass (royal contest), Red Queen (complicated royal brothers), The Shadows Between Us (quirky prose), and Spin the Dawn (royal contest).
by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s fighting to save the ranch. She’s guarding her heart.Ellis Stark has spent his life carrying the weight of Stark Family Ranch on his shoulders. With debt mounting and developers circling, he can’t afford distractions—least of all the woman who broke his heart. But when Hannah Whitmore returns to Three Pines with her young daughter, old feelings ignite in ways Ellis can’t ignore.Hannah never planned on coming back. The small Montana town holds memories she swore she’d left behind—memories of Ellis, and the love that once promised forever. All she wants now is stability for her daughter, not a second chance with the cowboy who still haunts her dreams.As the fight to save the ranch intensifies, Ellis and Hannah are pulled together by duty, loyalty, and a spark that refuses to die. But will Ellis’s devotion to the land cost him the only woman he’s ever loved? Or will this time, love prove stronger than the reckoning ahead?
by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A slumping detective is hired to investigate the most powerful man in his city – the priest.
????? “I’ve read seven of his books in the last ten days.” – Amazon Review
????? “A delicate subject matter, expertly done.” – Amazon Review
Mackenzie August is a private detective and he’s in a rut. His is a feast-or-famine profession, and seasons of mundane work are wearing him down. What he needs is a stimulating case…
Two men come to Mackenzie in secret and request his services. The leader of their church is a venerable and nationally celebrated priest, yet rumors circulate that all is not as it seems. A young clergyman, recently hired, alleges the man is really a villain in disguise. Who can be trusted, the newcomer or the respected priest?
Mackenzie is charged with discovering who is telling the truth and who is lying, and do it before the public catches wind. What he discovers, however, is far worse than anyone could’ve guessed…
Read this gripping mystery today!
Author’s Note – This is not a canonical book in the Mackenzie August series. This is a stand-alone mystery. You’re going to love it.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Historical Romance |
When a scandalous duke clashes with a spirited spinster, sparks fly in this steamy Regency romance full of mystery, danger, and enemies-to-lovers heat!He’s a rake accused of murder. She’s the spinster accusing him. Enemies make the hottest lovers.“Alaric & Emma make you believe that their passion and relationship is as real as the book in your hand.” —Regency and RomanceThe Duke Who Knew Too MuchAlaric McLeod, the notorious Duke of Strathaven, is the last man innocent country miss Emma Kent should trust. When she mistakenly accuses him of a crime he didn’t commit, their fiery clash ignites more than scandal. As danger stalks them both, Alaric’s protective instincts awaken, and Emma’s courage is tested by forbidden desire. Sworn enemies must become uneasy allies to uncover the truth… and end up surrendering to a love neither expected.“Amazing, spicy, entertaining, tense story—I loved every second.” —Rady ReadsGrace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.Heart of Enquiry (The Kents) (steamy Regency romance):Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)1. The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)2. M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)3. The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)4. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)5. Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)6. The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):– Mayhem in Mayfair– Heart of Enquiry (Kents) (this book belongs to this series)– Game of Dukes– Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels– Blackwood Legacy
by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
“Thriller writing at its best.”–Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)?????From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.As a lethal militia targets the most powerful man in the world, Jake must thwart their assassination plot and protect the nation’s highest office—even if the mastermind behind it is a shadow from his own past.“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that’s hard to put down.”–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)?????“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)?????ABSOLUTE THREAT is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings.A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!
