by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Originally published in 2007 as The Daddy Makeover, dive into the heartwarming Women of Brambleberry House series with this first book in the original trilogy!Hotel mogul Eben Spencer had learned long ago to keep his eye on the ball and his emotions under wraps. And where had this philosophy got him so far? In business, to the pinnacle of success. And in his personal life, it had brought him one beloved, if unhappy, little girl, and one shattered marriage. And he was not about to embark on another one anytime soon….But then he met Sage Benedetto. The bewitching nature girl was everything Eben was not—warm, emotional, open—and everything he’d never dreamed he’d want. But lately he was having very different dreams….
by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He needed a date for his cousin’s wedding before his family forced one on him.No strings. One night.Sawyer Duke hadn’t planned on it being her.Birdie McAllister was Lyntacky’s Little Miss Sunshine. Unnaturally happy and living her best life, or so he’d always believed.All that changed when he overheard a single conversation.Now he knows her secret, and he’s making her pay for his silence by being his plus-one.The only issue Sawyer could see with the arrangement was that she no longer just annoyed him. Now he wanted her too.Of all the people she knew to find out her secret, it had to be him. Sawyer Duke, Lyntacky’s grumpiest man. Yes, they have a monthly poll for that!Birdie was just barely keeping her head above water, working three jobs and trying to keep her family home. She didn’t need a Duke poking his nose into her business.She’d go to the wedding to ensure he kept her secret, but then she was avoiding him.But a night surrounded by loved up people loosened Sawyer’s tongue, and she realized her secrets were nothing compared to his.Clearly, there was more under that rough exterior than he wanted people to see.Tropes: Small Town Romance, Grumpy/Sunshine, Fake Dating, Secrets, Sworn Off LoveLyntacky was like most small towns. It had its interfering locals and families who could trace their roots back hundreds of years. Where Lyntacky stood out from the rest was their love of Square Dancing and the Duke brothers. Both were trouble. Neither had plans for leaving.BOOKS IN THE SERIESThe Moment That Changed EverythingThe Moment They Can’t ForgetThe Moment She Came BackThe Moment He Saw HerThe Moment They Can Never ForgiveThe Moment It All Began
by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He is nobody’s hero…Wyoming rancher Riley Stratton has nothing in common with his newly discovered young nephew Jake’s imaginary “stardust cowboy”—the one who makes dreams come true. Riley’s own dreams died so many years ago, he doesn’t even think about them anymore. Now he just works hard, doing his duty by the family ranch. He knows it’s only fair to buy out Jake’s half.Trouble is, Jake has dreams too. After inheriting half a ranch, Jake’s boyish dreams of becoming a cowboy are alive and well. Which means Riley’s world is about to expand to include Jake’s fiercely determined, seriously tempting mother, Dori Malone, too. And much to Riley’s dismay, Dori stirs his dormant dreams to life.But Riley doesn’t trust those dreams. He doesn’t trust Dori. He gave his heart once and won’t do it again. Some men are made for love. Others, like Riley, are made for duty. And some dreams not even Jake’s “stardust cowboy” can make come true. Or can they?
by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
FROM TWO-MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR STEENA HOLMES AN UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.Jillian thought she knew her husband. They’ve been married for twenty years. But she doesn’t know him at all.Jillian Harper thought moving to a quiet little town in Montana would be the fresh start her family needed. A charming farmhouse, friendly neighbors, and endless open fields — it was supposed to be perfect.Until the bodies are found.Buried deep on their land. Hidden for years.The police are everywhere. The town is whispering. And Tucker — her devoted husband — is acting . . . strange. He won’t tell her where he was all day. He won’t explain why his phone was off. And worst of all — he won’t meet her eyes.Jillian knows Tucker is lying. She just doesn’t know why.But the truth is far worse than she imagined . . .AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHATTERING FINAL TWIST BY A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, John Marrs, A.L. Torre, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.READERS LOVE THE GIRLS IN THE BASEMENT:????? ‘Such a good book. Had me hooked from page 1!’ Diane T.????? ‘From the very first page, this gripping tale ensnares you with its suspense and nail-biting tension. An absolute must-read!’ Rita M.????? ‘I loved this book. The ending is not to be missed.’ Tracy S.????? ‘What a brilliant read. I couldn’t put it down. Fantastic book!’ Tina R.????? ‘A first-rate thriller. I read through this exciting story in a day . . . I loved it.’ Annalisa A.????? ‘WOW! What did I just read?? I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good plot twist that is extremely well-written.’ Tabbi J.????? ‘An edge-of-your-seat read . . . Amazing.’ Tracy Ann R.????? ‘Every book Steena Holmes writes just keeps getting better. This one had me hanging off my seat. Loved it so much!’ Casey L.????? ‘Captivating. Jaw-dropping. Shocking.’ Guadalupe H.????? ‘I loved every second of this book . . . My heart was in my throat at parts and I couldn’t wait to read more!’ Janaya K.
by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
She’s learning the law with the highest stakes of all—life and death.Suffolk law student Susan Sorella knows hard work. By day, she’s grinding through classes and a brutal internship with Bobby Coughlin, a once-brilliant defense attorney now coasting on quick pleas and old war stories. By night, she’s waiting tables at her father’s North End restaurant.One night, the head of Boston’s mob walks in with a message: someone put a bullet in the mob’s accountant and now an innocent man is about to take the fall—if Susan doesn’t fix it, blood will be on her hands. The judge wants a quick guilty plea. The DA wants a win. Bobby wants out. But Susan sees what nobody else does—something about the case doesn’t add up.To prove it, she’ll have to fight not only a ruthless prosecutor, crooked FBI agents, and a slippery witness, but also Bobby’s jaded view of the system. He’s seen too much to believe justice is possible. She hasn’t seen enough to give up.Susan isn’t sworn in yet, but she has a gift for digging up the truth—and the grit to risk everything for it. If she fails, an innocent man goes to prison. If she succeeds, she might paint a target on her own back.The case is unwinnable. The danger is real. But Susan’s not backing down.Updated and rereleased in March 2026, The Cooperating Witness is sharper, darker and more thrilling than ever!
