by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Always a bride’s maid–never a bride. That’s part of the story of the life of Mildred Budge in this third novel in the series.But there is more to know about this Sunday School teacher who has been recruited to be a maid of honor for her good friend’s wedding.As someone who has routinely had to muzzle herself at weddings by not calling out when the preacher asks if anyone knows a reason these two should not be wed, “It’s not going to work out,” this new role of supporting the bride has its challenges for this church lady of the South, Mildred Budge. But being a bride’s maid also has its benefits for by the time the journey is over–by the time the bride herself walks down that aisle–Mildred Budge has become a different woman. Renewed. Refreshed. And she’s not alone either. In The Bride’s Room, readers will delight in the everyday antics of Southern church women and their neighbors. But readers will also be at ease, at peace, moving at the preferred pace of grace that Miss Budge lives out in her daily life. If you enjoy Southern fiction and stories that showcase an older heroine, you will surely want to live with Mildred Budge and her friends in the garden district of Montgomery, AL, called Cloverdale. And you will enjoy your time in the bride’s room, too. It’s real and Mildred Budge abides there with her friends.To enjoy more time with Mildred Budge, download the first novel in the series, Mildred Budge in Cloverdale, and the sequel, Mildred Budge in Embankment. Since the publication of The Bride’s Room, the fourth novel Kingdom Come has also been released.Additionally, a spin-off series that focuses on the friends of Mildred Budge has two novels already. The series begins with Belle, A Mildred Budge Friendship Story and is followed next by A Gentle and Lowly Christmas.If you enjoy shorter fiction, you’ll find three volumes that capture slice-of-life adventures in Mildred’s life. Those books are: Miss Budge in Love, The Mission of Mildred Budge, and a Christmas story, Miss Budge Goes to Fountain City.To learn about new releases, follow Daphne Simpkins on Amazon. Or, you can like the Facebook page for Mildred Budge or Quotidian Books. You can contact her through QuotidianToday@gmail.com
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Biography & Memoir |
Book 1, in the Parthenon Series. An Anglo-Greek Love Story Like No OtherWinner of the Gold Medal – Global Book AwardsWhat happens when a reserved Englishman marries a fiery Greek woman and moves to Greece?Chaos. Culture shock. Endless paperwork. Loud opinions. Deep love. And a house with a Parthenon on the roof.In this award-winning, laugh-out-loud memoir, Peter Barber charts his accidental transformation from polite Englishman into something vaguely Mediterranean, under the determined guidance of his formidable Greek wife, Alex. Passionate, funny, unstoppable, and fully committed to turning her husband into a Greek warrior (or at least someone who can survive a family gathering).As they build their dream home in a suburb of Athens, plans unravel, neighbours intervene, and bureaucracy takes on a life of its own. What emerges is a warm, honest, and hilarious portrait of Greece as it’s really lived – chaotic, generous, exasperating, and utterly irresistible.A Parthenon on Our Roof is a love letter to Greece, to marriage, and to the joy of embracing a life that refuses to go according to plan.Perfect for fans of humorous travel memoirs, fish-out-of-water stories, and Greek village life.Come for the laughs. Stay for the heart.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
For fans of Christina Baker Kline and Fiona Davis, a coming-of-age story about a young woman discovering love, loss, and the power of her own creativity in World War II San Francisco.San Francisco in 1944 is a bustling place, a revolving door of soldiers and sailors passing through on their way to the war in the Pacific. Twenty-year-old Irene Cleary, however, is not going anywhere. Although she’d love to travel, the seamstress shop she inherited from her mentor keeps her firmly rooted in the only city she’s ever known. She pours her energy into dressmaking and volunteers for the war effort by dancing with servicemen at the USO. But Irene’s life is transformed when she designs a gown for Cynthia Burke, the socialite whose new marriage to Max, a handsome Chicago businessman, is the talk of the Nob Hill elite. As Irene is drawn into the Burkes’ glamorous, troubled orbit, and as she becomes absorbed in making costumes for the first American performance of a ballet called The Nutcracker, she finds herself on the threshold of exhilarating, perilous new worlds . . . and the most surprising discoveries of all will be the ones about herself. Set in a vibrant city during a turbulent time, The World at Home is a coming-of-age story about creativity, loss, and the many lessons we learn from love.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
‘Page-turning vitality.’ Daily Mail‘Virtually unputdownable.’ Peterborough Evening TelegraphStep into the heart of wartime Britain and beyond with these four unforgettable and moving sagas of courage, family and unbreakable spirit.Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Fenella J Miller, Margaret Dickinson or Susanna Bavin.Book 1: EVE’S DAUGHTERWith her husband away at war, Eve Kenning throws herself into war work and keeping her small home together. So when she’s asked to take in a young lodger — lively, headstrong Sally Tyler — Eve hopes her company will ease the loneliness. But Sally’s charm hides a secret. And when the bombs fall and tragedy strikes, one act of compassion will bind the two women together — and tear them apart.Book 2: ORANGES AND LEMONSWhen war breaks out, spirited Shirley Rayner is evacuated from the bombed streets of London. Leaving behind her devoted mother Gloria, she finds herself at Longueville Hall, the home of glamorous couple Tony and Leonie Darrent. At first, Shirley is dazzled by the house — until she meets Imogen, the Darrents’ lonely daughter, and discovers that even the safest places can be shadowed by secrets. As war rages and loyalties are tested, can Shirley find courage, friendship and belonging in a world turned upside down?Book 3: THE LOST DAUGHTERSWhen sixteen-year-old Cathy Oldham loses her beloved father, she is taken under the wing of Gerald Cavelle — the charming, celebrated pianist who was once her father’s closest friend. But Cathy begins to sense that Gerald is keeping something from her — a secret that could shatter everything she believes about her family. Across the city, Rosalind Blair dreams of escaping her fractured home and her mother’s fading stage career. When fate brings the two girls together, their lives are bound by love, betrayal and secrets.Book 4: WIVES AND MOTHERSThe war is over, but for sixteen-year-old Grace Pringle, life has never been harder. Since her mother’s death, she has cared for her younger sisters under the rule of her father — a strict, God-fearing man. When Grace meets handsome musician Harry Wendover, he offers her a glimpse of freedom and the chance of love. But escaping the past comes at a cost, and in London, Grace discovers that happiness can be as fragile as hope. Even through heartbreak and loss, can she learn that love and courage can light the darkest path?Praise for Jeanne Whitmee:‘Captivating from beginning to end.’ ?????‘A heartwarming and evoking saga of family life.’ ?????‘So good I couldn’t put it down. ‘ ?????‘A marvellously absorbing book that realistically conveys the highs and lows of life, and everything in between, against the dramatic backdrop of war.’?????‘I found myself drawn into the lives of people grappling with WW2 in a personal and poignant way.’?????‘Beautifully written and believable. Bravo! I loved every page!’?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Once upon a time, a terrified woman ran across a freeway and jumped down the side of a mountain not wearing any shoes, because the monster driving the car she was in was more frightening than the prospect of freezing to death.Wolves of Wet Waterfalls is the complete trilogy collection including the why choose/ poly romance novellas: Stealing Joy, Finding Home, and Ending Torment.Sometimes the scariest demons disguise themselves as someone you love. I learned that the hard way. I got out with my life, barely.Welcome to Wet Waterfalls, a minuscule magical municipality hidden in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. There are demons in the woods, and witches on Main street. Monsters are real, doughnuts are magic, and I’m pretty sure my new boyfriends are a pack of werewolves.Stealing JoyWelcome to Wet Waterfalls, a minuscule magical municipality hidden in the Wind River Range of Wyoming.Sometimes the scariest demons disguise themselves as someone you love. I learned that the hard way. I got out with my life, barely.I rescued myself from one danger, only to throw myself into another. I would have never survived a night in the woods on the side of a mountain if Doggo hadn’t shown up and brought his friends.Now I’m in protective custody, and for some reason, these crazy hot men are my self-appointed bodyguards. I’d like the tall one, Gage, to do a bit more than just guard my body, but Doggo—his real name is Max—might have something to say about that. Apparently, he has claimed me.The only explanation Gage will give me is, “Monsters are real, and love is magic.” I have to wait for the new moon to find out the rest.Stealing Joy is the sexy hot menage beginning to the Wolves of Wet Waterfalls, a why choose/ poly romance trilogy.Finding HomeEverything is changing so fast, except my rate of healing. I would really like to be able to walk around in regular clothes. These open-back hospital gowns are a little too cold up the back side. I’d give my left pinkie toe for some warm cotton panties. Oh, wait I have, so where are my panties?The guys keep repeating, “We are pack,” like some kind of cult mantra. It tickles when they say it against my skin.The FBI wants to use me as some kind of fishing lure to catch the bad guy. I’m game if it means I can finally ditch the whole hospitalized patient get-up. I’m really tired of being hooked up to an IV. Also, I really want the good guys to catch the evil known as my ex-boyfriend. I can’t believe I thought I was in love with him.Max has gone AWOL and Gage has promised to keep me safe. I’m counting on him.Welcome to Wet Waterfalls, Wyoming, my new hometown. I’m moving here because monsters are real, doughnuts are magic, and I’m pretty sure my new boyfriend is a werewolf.Finding Home is the second in the sexy hot trilogy of the Wolves of Wet WaterfallsEnding TormentThe good guys won and Max came home, but I still can’t quite relax, too much to do. The day is finally here and I’m far from being ready. I still don’t have everything I need, including something to wear.Preparations would be a lot easier if Kathleen, Gage’s ex, wasn’t going around town telling everyone I’m harassing her. She even took out a restraining order against me.Despite her attempt to get me in trouble with the local sheriff’s department, I’m going to stay here, and I’m marrying Gage. I’m not sure which I’m more excited about getting married or the full moon.The full moon means I finally get answers, but it also means I’m without protection by my side for three nights. I should be fine. My murderous ex is in FBI custody. Right?Welcome to Wet Waterfalls, there are demons in the woods, and witches on Main street.Ending Torment is the last story in the sexy hot trilogy.
