by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
“This is one seriously powerful World War II story dripping with courage, strength, loss and love… I could hardly breathe in spots!… Such a moving and heart-gripping story.” Reader review, ??????????In a world at war, a young woman must face her darkest fears…1941. After the death of her beloved mother, nineteen-year-old Romilly Brooks impulsively accepts a job as a nanny, accompanying eight-year-old Freddie and his grandmother on a sea voyage from war-torn London to the safety of New York. From the first, Romilly is entranced by the opulent ocean liner… if only she could put the idea of German U-boats circling beneath the waves out of her mind.Then she meets Edward Witney. Handsome and attentive, Edward wants to know everything about her, without sharing anything of himself. Why is this mysterious man aboard the Lucknow, and who is the dark-haired woman with an unplaceable accent he keeps whispering with behind closed doors?Just as she’s beginning to unpick his secrets, a thunderous explosion tears through the night. A German torpedo has struck the ship, and Romilly and Freddie are thrown into the deadly Atlantic. Clinging to a flimsy raft, they spot Edward, unconscious nearby.As they’re beginning to lose hope, they glimpse the Lucknow’s lifeboat six – its emergency light a beacon of safety in the freezing night. But when Romilly and Freddie try to board, they’re told that there isn’t enough room for them both.Romilly is suddenly forced to confront a terrible truth: this is a night they might not all survive…Filled with heart-wrenching emotion, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Don’t miss this captivating tale of courage, love, and survival, perfect for fans of The Alice Network, Kelly Rimmer and We Were the Lucky Ones.What readers say about The Girl in Lifeboat Six:“Wow! I love books based on history and boy was this book captivating! The characters, their development throughout the book… It draws you in as if you are there living and breathing the experience.” Reader review, ??????????“I was absorbed and couldn’t put it down. It has strength, loyalty, love and heartbreak through it. definitely recommend this for fans of historical fiction.” Reader review, ??????????“This is one seriously powerful World War II story dripping with courage, strength, loss and love… I could hardly breathe in spots!… Such a moving and heart-gripping story that I most definitely and sincerely recommend.” Reader review, ??????????“Very addictive and interesting. I loved this one.” Reader review, ??????????“I couldn’t put it down!” Reader review, ??????????“I LOVED this book! I was so emotionally invested in this story and these characters! Highly, highly recommend.” Reader review, ??????????“A beautifully done, heartbreaking story.” Reader review, ??????????“I adored this book.” Reader review, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
From the NY Times Bestselling duo that wrote Agnes and the Hitman, the first book in the Liz Danger series.LAVENDER’S BLUE: Would it kill you to go home and see your mother?Liz Danger has returned home after fifteen years to deliver a giant teddy bear for her mother’s birthday (color: Guilt Red) when a cop with a great ass picks her up for speeding, fixes the missing lug nuts on her back wheel, pulls her out of a ditch, doesn’t give her a ticket, and helps her avoid her family. This is a man with real potential. The rest of the day goes downhill, starting with her finding out that the only man she’s ever loved is getting married to Lavender Blue, the most beautiful woman in southern Ohio. Really, the best thing in her day is that cop with the lug nuts. Vince Cooper still isn’t sure about being a cop in Burney, Ohio, a place he just moved to six months ago, since Burney is full of some fairly odd people spaced between long stretches of boredom. Still, considering the dangerous, difficult life he had before Burney as an Army Ranger and New York City cop, boredom is good. Then he picks up Liz Danger for speeding and life gets a lot more interesting. And when he picks her up again in the local bar the next night, he starts to realize that “interesting” doesn’t begin to describe what’s going to happen to him if he pulls Liz into his arms and his lifeAs Liz navigates her dysfunctional family, her flamboyant boss phoning in from Chicago, her still-interested ex, her bridesmaid dress from hell, a dachshund with issues, a disaster of a wedding, assault, murder, and three hundred and ninety-three teddy bears, Vince shows up to get her through, even though he knows that the real peril for him in Burney is the one who came with her own warning label, Liz Danger.Followed by Rest In Pink and One in VermillionAnd another new series: Rocky Start; Very Nice Funerals; The Honey Pot PlotAs well as their first three books: Don’t Look Down; Agnes and the Hitman; Wild RideAnd a new series in 2026 starting with Arresting Anna, followed by Stealing Nadine
Review “Fabulous fun.” ?Booklist (Starred review; a Top-Ten Romance of the Year) on AGNES AND THE HITMAN”Bet you can’t stop reading it. Absolutely, irresistibly hilarious.” –Kirkus (starred) on BET ME.”Wildly entertaining.” ?Seattle Times on AGNES AND THE HITMAN”A hoot. Oh, go ahead. Indulge.” – Entertainment Weekly on BET ME”A comic caper and raucous romance…laugh-out-loud funny…a fun ride.” ?Kirkus Reviews on AGNES AND THE HITMAN”Wickedly funny.” ?Cincinnati Enquirer on AGNES AND THE HITMAN”A bubbly novel with amusing banter and…moments of poignancy.” ?Publishers Weekly”Bless the day that Crusie and Mayer sat down to chat, for this collaboration is inspired!” ?Romantic Times BOOKreviews (Top Pick) on DON’T LOOK DOWN”Crusie + Mayer = a great time. Don’t miss it.” ?BookPage on DON’T LOOK DOWN”Noted romance/chick-lit author Crusie (Bet Me) and adventure author Mayer (Z: A Dave Reilly Novel) team up [and] the writing is seamless.” ?Library Journal on DON’T LOOK DOWN”The two writers/two viewpoints style lends itself to humor, and the authors don’t stint on fast-paced action and complication.” ?Tampa Tribune on DON’T LOOK DOWN”It’s light; it’s witty; it’s a page-turner. It’s romantic, in a he-man/she-modern-woman manner.” ?The State (South Carolina) on DON’T LOOK DOWN”Combines wit, romance, and movie-quality action in one fast-paced book.” ?News and Sentinel (Parkersburg, WV) on DON’T LOOK DOWN”Plenty of big guns, helicopters…and light repartee…all in good fun. Readers will be happy to get a bit damp.” ?Publishers Weekly on DON’T LOOK DOWN”Think Jamie Lee Curtis and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie True Lies.” ?Georgia Library Quarterly on DON’T LOOK DOWN”This collaboration between bestselling romance writer Crusie and adventure-thriller writer Mayer is a rare delight. Mayer’s delectably dry sense of humor perfectly complements Crusie’s brand of sharp wit, and together the two have cooked up a sexy, sassy, and smart combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible.” ?Booklist on DON’T LOOK DOW About the Author Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of twenty novels, one book of literary criticism, miscellaneous articles, essays, novellas, and short stories, and the editor of three essay anthologies.She was born in Wapakoneta, a small town in Ohio, and then went on to live in a succession of other small towns in Ohio and New Jersey until her last move to a small town in Pennsylvania. This may have had an impact on her work. She has a BS in Art Education, an MA in literature, an MFA in fiction, and was ABD on her PhD when she started reading romances as part of her research into the differences between the ways men and women tell stories. Writing a romance sounded like more fun than writing a dissertation, so she switched to fiction and never looked back. Her collaborations with Bob Mayer have pretty much proved everything she was going to say in her dissertation anyway, so really, no need to finish that. For more Arghink dot comBob Mayer grew up in New York City and is a NY Times Bestselling author and graduate of West Point. He volunteered for Special Forces and commanded a Green Beret A-Team as well as other special duty assignments. He’s had over 80 books published and sold over 5 million, including the Will Kane Green Beret series, Area 51, Shane and the Hitwoman, and numerous thriller, suspense, historical and science fiction titles as well as nonfiction. He collaborated with Jennifer Crusie on NYT Bestsellers including Agnes and the Hitman, which was named to several top 100 romance lists of the decade.He has traveled the world, including living in Asia where he earned a black belt, and on an island off the east coast of the US and one off the west coast, in the Rockies and Smokies and places in between. They haven’t caught him yet. The rumor is he now lives peacefully with his wife and dogs at an undisclosed location.For more information: bobmayer dot com
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Tate Gallo had a type – emotionally unavailable bikers who were more feral than serious relationship material.The day she turned thirty, she decided to make a change: No more biker boys. She deserved more. She wanted to be someone’s world.But then he stumbled in bloodied, bruised, and in need of help. One look into his dark eyes, and Tate realized her life would never be the same again.She wouldn’t fall for him.She couldn’t, not for her heart’s sake.But one kiss never hurt anyone…right?But with one taste of his lips and touch of his hand, Tate knew she couldn’t escape his pull forever.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
“A scorching contemporary romance that I couldn’t put down.” —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Piper Dawson has spent a lifetime living by other people’s rules. She’s worked hard to get what she wants—a residency at her first-choice hospital—and she won’t let anyone hold her back. Especially her strict-yet-incredibly-sexy supervisor, Dr. Alexander “Ace” Lennox.Ace has had his heart shattered, and he’s never letting it happen again. Still, there’s something about the sexy, tattooed resident with blue streaks in her hair and a perpetual smile on her lips.But while Ace thrives on control, Piper dances around the edges of it.And when they’re together, control is the first thing to go…Each book in the Pulse series is STANDALONE:* Engaging the Bachelor* Seducing the Boss* Claiming the Enemy* Shocking the Medic
Review “A scorching contemporary romance that I couldn’t put down!” -New York Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips”The sexy times were steamy hot, the chemistry was intense, and the story was fast-paced and satisfying. A fun read!” – Kassiah Faul, Swoony Boys Podcast and Pretty Sassy Cool “Lauren Hawkeye definitely gave us a good read with Piper and Ace. I can’t wait to see what is next from her!” – Melanie Hutchinson, Books Need TLC”Holy HOTNESS! I think I just found my new book boyfriend, and it comes in the form of Dr. Ace Lennox!” – Rhonda Brant, Goodreads”A wonderfully hot, well-written romance. Good solid plot and characters.” – Lori Belcher, Goodreads”Lauren Hawkeye, could not have been better!!! I loved it and highly recommend this one.” – Lori Zenobia, Goodreads”This sensual short is a real scorcherT…If you are in the mood for a fast-paced read that packs a ton of heated sizzle, then check out this book.” – LJ T, Goodreads”If you are looking for a short, steamy read with a happy ending, you needn’t look further.” – Eva Scalzo, indecisiveopinions.blogspot.com “Dr. Lennox and Dr. Dawson… WHOA. Talk about explosively hot! My Kindle damn near overheated from what these two were putting out there–and I gotta say, I liked it.” – Give Me Books, Goodreads “Lordy but it’s sexy as all get out and turned me into a reading fiend…All in all, a sizzling good time that’ll make your pulse flutter and have you reaching for a fan.” – Anna’s Herding Cats, Goodreads About the Author New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hawkeye never imagined that she’d wind up telling stories for a living . . . though she’s the only one who is surprised. She lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada, with her husband, two young sons, pit bull, and two cats. In her nonexistent spare time, Lauren partakes in far too many hobbies.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2026 | Dark Romance |
I thought I could leave my dark past behind.Then I met her. Pure, innocent, and untouched, she’s everything I never knew I wanted. Everything I never deserved.When those scumbags snatch her away from me, all bets are off.They’re planning to sell her.I thought I was done with this life.The killing, the bloodshed, the darkness.But I have no choice.Her kidnappers don’t know who I am, or the lives I’ve taken. Soon they’ll learn. I’ll use every last one of my illicit skills to outsmart them. I’ll stop at nothing to rescue her, even if it means going up against the most dangerous criminals in the world.Once I have her back in my arms, I’ll have to fight another battle – to make her see that I’m not the monster I used to be, and that I’m the only man who can keep her safe.This novel is a full length romantic suspense novel set in Alexis Abbott’s Hitmen Series. It is an inter-connected standalone with no cliffhangers. Explicit language. Safe from cheating.
