by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Laird Alistair Sinclair has been fighting alongside Robert the Bruce for the last few years in the War of Independence for Scotland. Nursing an injury, he makes the journey home from battle, with the intent to put his own lands to rights while he recovers—only Alistair nearly tramples a beguiling lass on his lands before he arrives. She begs him for help, and dangles before him a secret he can’t ignore, just as he can’t shake the desire that thrums in his veins at the sight of her.Escaping near death at the treacherous hands of an English soldier who raided her clan’s castle, Lady Calliope Ramsay flees to the nearby Sinclair lands, desperate for help and to relay the information she overheard. With the future of her clan and Scotland at stake, she implores her neighbor for aid, all while trying to ignore his striking gaze that sends her heart fluttering.Can Alistair trust the captivating woman who claims to be his ally? With the battle coming closer to his doorstep, he has little choice but to believe Calliope. Side by side, they will risk everything to protect what is theirs, only to find the one thing they forget to fortify were their hearts…
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Some secrets are worth hiding. Some are worth risking everything to reveal.I came to Haven Island to disappear. New name, new identity, new life. The isolation is a small price to pay for keeping my family safe.Then Logan steps into my world—Haven’s police chief with perceptive eyes that see too much. He’s recovering from his own wounds, but there’s something undeniably protective about him that draws me in despite every instinct screaming to keep my distance.He shares his past freely. His failed marriage. His disillusionment. His journey toward redemption.I share nothing but carefully crafted lies.With each sunrise we spend together, I fall deeper. With each touch, I risk more. Logan swore to uphold the law, while I’m living outside it. When my past finally catches up to me, I’ll face an impossible choice—trust the man I’m falling for with the truth that could destroy us both, or lose the first real chance at love I’ve ever had.The Haven Island series concludes with a protective police chief, a woman with dangerous secrets, and the healing power of trust. A standalone romantic suspense novel set on the shores of North Carolina, where people find shelter in their darkest hours. First Light is a standalone steamy contemporary romance. The Haven Island Series can be read in any order; you do not need to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy First Light.See what reviewers are saying:“twists, turns, lies, and intrigue” -JennTheReadaholic“A great steamy, romantic suspense that keeps the tension and the spice building through to the end….Truly a great romantic suspense read, with a suspense subplot that is so relevant to today’s world.” -BookDragonHeart“I loved this book! No spoilers here though. The intrigue & sweetness combine for a great storyline, and one that feels real-to-life. Add in some steam and you’ve got a book that doesn’t let you stop reading! First time reading this author, certainly not my last.” -she4Bub“This book hooked me from the start. Suspenseful, romantic, and spicy with a whole lot of tension thrown in.” – CraftyBookWorm
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Raine Taylor has one goal – justice for her murdered sister. She knows Genie’s husband strangled her and left her in an alley – Peter had been threatening to kill his wife for years. The police said there was no proof Peter Northrup killed Genie. So it was up to Raine to make him pay.
When Detective Connor Donovan answers a call about a trespasser outside Northrup’s house, he finds a woman running down the street. When he tries to stop her, he’s left holding her hoodie as she strikes out like a ninja then vanishes like smoke.
Connor quickly realizes Raine is his mysterious trespasser. Now he has to figure out why she was outside Northrup’s house at three A.M. Raine isn’t his usual criminal – she’s a schoolteacher who coaches a tae-kwon-do team of under-privileged girls. And he’s wildly attracted to her.
Raine needs to stay away from Connor. She has a plan to deal with Northrup, and she can’t get involved with a cop. But like two magnets drawing together, she can’t resist him. Can Connor help her find justice for Genie? Or will her sister’s killer claim another victim before they can stop him?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
In Am I Going to be Okay? (And is Okay enough?) CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Patti Brennan reveals her time-tested approach to answering these questions. Drawing on over three decades of experience, Patti tackles the most common worries, mistakes, and challenges facing many Americans irrespective of their age and number of zeros in their net worth. The book introduces a comprehensive process for creating a system that is tailored to your unique goals, resources and challenges. Readers will also learn powerful strategies that can accelerate progress.With wisdom, empathy and humor, Patti offers practical strategies and tools for taking control of your financial life so you can focus on what matters most. You’ll discover how to maximize your resources, minimize your taxes, and make confident decisions that are right for you and the people you love.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A totally addictive psychological thriller with one of the most astonishing twists you’ll read this year. ‘My baby’s been taken,’ I sob into the phone. Blood is everywhere. My fiancé, Alex, is slumped beside the birthing pool, his head gashed open. The baby? Gone. I cradle my empty stomach, my empty arms. And then Alex looks at me — not with love, but with blame. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. The move. The fresh start. The antenatal classes. The new friends. But nothing about this feels right. And as the sirens wail closer, I realize something terrible — someone planned this. Someone in our new life wanted our baby. And I think they’re in the baby group. A totally addictive and twist-filled psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucinda Berry, Kiersten Modglin and Tarryn Fisher. This addictive thriller full of twists is perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland, Sonya Bateman and Valerie Keogh. Readers love THE BABY GROUP : ????? ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I cannot say enough good things about this book . . . Filled with so many twists and turns , I could not turn the pages fast enough.’ Danielle ????? ‘A tense and exciting thriller that kept me turning the pages until the shocking ending. Fantastic twists and turns! Brilliant !’ Emma B. ????? ‘Mesmerising and gripping! I would give this book ten stars ! . . . I was NOT expecting that ending at all!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘ Wow! Fantastic read ! What a jaw-dropping thriller with some chilling twists.’ Debbie B. ????? ‘I absolutely loved this deliciously dark, twisty psychological thriller. Had me hooked from the first page to the very last.’ Sarah B. ????? ‘FANTASTIC! This book was unputdownable from the very first page. What a PHENOMENAL twist at the very end! Amazing!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘ An absolute banger of a book ! I couldn’t believe what I was reading! The ending was INSANE!!’ Louise P. ????? ‘This is every mother’s nightmare and gave me chills. I loved everything about this book .’ Kelly H. ????? ‘Wow! I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down .’ Sarah F.
