by Philip Eliot | May 3, 2026 | Advice & How-To |
In the tradition of their highly successful A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, Elisha Goldstein and Bob Stahl present a unique, accessible collection of daily practices to help readers stay grounded in the here and now. Stress is a part of daily life, but over time it can cause us to feel anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed. So how can you keep stress from getting the best of you and avoid total burnout? The key to maintaining balance in life is to respond to stress with genuine, nonjudgmental awareness of our bodies and minds. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of mindfulness, this practical guide will show you tons of little ways you can overcome stress every day—no matter what life throws your way.The mindfulness strategies in this book are inspired by mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Research has shown that MBSR is effective in alleviating a number of health and mental health conditions, including stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and more. This important book works wonderfully on its own, or can be used in conjunction with AMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook.If you are ready to permanently change the way you handle stress, gain powerful inspiration, and live more fully in the moment, this book is the perfect guide.
by Philip Eliot | May 3, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother’s, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war…Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman’s fight for love, life and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife – and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they’re ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent new-born baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it’s almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amidst the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over… Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother’s numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester’s thin striped clothing…An absolutely heartbreaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman’s bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.Why readers love The Midwife of Auschwitz:‘Wow… literally pulled my heart out of my chest… had me feeling all of the emotions.’ Spooky’s Maze Of Books, ?????‘Absolutely heartbreaking… sobbed my heart out near the end of the book… AMAZING!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Heartbreaking yet also heart-warming… beautifully written… my favorite reads of 2022!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely stunning… pulled me out of a reading slump and bought me to tears… heart wrenching… The tragedy mixed with a tale of friendship, survival and motherhood. The ending had me in tears at my desk at work.’Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘More than five stars… Definitely a page-turner… the best one I’ve read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Captured my heart… so immersed in the story it was hard to put it down… will grip you from start to finish & I just curled up in my own little world until I finished it… touching heartbreaking read… an absorbing story you do not want to miss.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A must read, one of books of this year for sure… such a heart-breaking story… You will need plenty of tissues to get through this real life story… The emotions I went through reading this book were unbelievable… I loved it.’ Echoes in an Empty Room, ?????‘Gripping… completely heartbreaking… I couldn’t put this one down, I read it in almost one sitting… Heart-wrenching… I loved it.’NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Almost impossible to put down… Truly a one of a kind novel… A haunting story, that stays with the reader, long after the last page is turned.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A must read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. I stayed up far too late reading this one.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 3, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Vampyres don’t exist. They absolutely do not exist. At least I didn’t think they did ‘til I tried to quit smoking and ended up Undead. Who in the hell did I screw over in a former life that my getting healthy equates with dead?Now I’m a Vampyre. Yes, we exist whether we want to or not. However, I have to admit, the perks aren’t bad. My girls no longer jiggle, my ass is higher than a kite and the latest Prada keeps finding its way to my wardrobe. On the downside, I’m stuck with an obscenely profane Guardian Angel who looks like Oprah and a Fairy Fighting Coach who’s teaching me to annihilate like the Terminator.To complicate matters, my libido has increased to Vampyric proportions and my attraction to a hotter than Satan’s underpants killer rogue Vampyre is not only dangerous . . . it’s possibly deadly. For real dead. Permanent death isn’t on my agenda. Avoiding him is my only option. Of course, since he thinks I’m his, it’s easier said than done. Like THAT’S not enough to deal with, all the other Vampyres think I’m some sort of Chosen One.Holy Hell, if I’m in charge of saving an entire race of blood suckers, the Undead are in for one hell of a ride.***** “Uproariously witty, deliciously provocative, and just plain fun! No one delivers side-splitting humor and mouth-watering sensuality like Robyn Peterman. This is entertainment at its absolute finest!” ~ Darynda Jones, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Charley Davidson Series
by Philip Eliot | May 3, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
A year ago, FBI agent Kyra Sanders almost closed the case of her career—almost, but not quite. Her boyfriend and colleague ended up cheating on her with the perp she was chasing, blowing the case and ruining Kyra’s belief in happily ever after. When she’s given a second chance to catch this crook, she’s determined not to let anything interfere.Quinn Daniels is a fellow FBI agent with a hell of a skeleton in his closet: his father was a career criminal. Locked up in federal prison, he still manages to torment Quinn, never letting him forget that he failed as a son and a human being. Hard-drinking, hard-talking Quinn vows to stay on the straight and narrow.But when Kyra and Quinn are assigned to go undercover as a married couple, trouble—and desire—flares. Opposites may attract, but can they keep the heat between them undercover long enough to close their case?TOUGH LOVE SERIESNaked TruthUndercover HeatDelicious Deception
by Philip Eliot | May 3, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
TRAGICA runaway girl. A rooftop apartment. A modeling campaign called Tragic. Rook Walsh has nothing. Ronin Flynn is offering her everything — the job, the money, the fantasy. But Ronin has a reputation for breaking pretty girls, and Rook has already been broken once. She doesn’t need a knight. He doesn’t take orders. This is going to be a problem.MANICStripping naked and letting your boyfriend’s best friend paint your body to sell custom motorcycles isn’t the ideal way to start a relationship. Add a reality TV show, a second best friend who’s making it very hard to ignore him, and the fact that Rook has to walk a stage in nothing but body paint — in public — and yeah.Ronin is going to lose his mind.PANICRook and Ronin are chasing the same dream — love, a family, a future that has nothing to do with their past. But the past doesn’t care what you want. His catches up with badges and warrants. Hers is waiting right where she left it.Dark & Spicy RomanceMorally GreyFound FamilyForced ProximityWho Did This to YouHe Falls FirstHeroine On the RunSecret SocietyTrauma BondingTouch Her and Die
