by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Fantasy |
An Element of Magic is the second book in The Broken Spell series; a clean YA epic fantasy exploring the boundaries of an uncharted world and the friendships that make it magical.It’s been three months since the fake queen was defeated, and Prince Brave is seriously grumpy. His magical elements are misbehaving, he has no friends, and his mother is hiding vital truths. When a shocking announcement throws him back into the spotlight, Brave must call on new allies to face the strange, deadly threats that are now rising against him.True loves the freedom of her new wings, but her family’s selfish plans are closing in. To escape, she accepts the royal court’s offer: a dangerous and impossible quest riddled with secrets. To survive the unknown, she’ll have to rely on her wits—and her ability to fly.Elsewhere, the kingdom rebuilds in the wake of the fake queen’s dark deeds, and in a hidden corner something nameless and loathsome awakens.About this series:Genre: fantasy and magic, epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, action and adventure, coming of age, mythical and magical creatures, mage academyAudience: Middle-grade, children, teen, young adult, adultSetting: kingdom in alternate-renaissance times with elemental magic usersReader age: 10+Explicit language: NoneCompleteness: an ongoing seriesSimilar/influenced by: Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Ranger’s Apprentice_____________________________________________________________________The Broken Spell Series:**1. The Dangers of Being Brave & True2. An Element of Magic3. Guardians of the Spell4. Rise of the Grindragon5. Coming 2026!Extras:1.1 – Short story: Riley’s Revenge3.1 – Prequel: An Enchanted Man_____________________________________________________________________An enchanting fantasy series that will keep you reading and wanting more!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Fantasy |
WARRIOR. PRINCESS. SORCERESS.Princess Aurora of Amador dreams of battlefields and freedom, not betrothals and ballroom vows. When an arranged marriage threatens to end her dreams forever, she makes a daring escape—only to be rescued by a creature long believed to be her kingdom’s greatest enemy.As forbidden powers awaken within her, Aurora begins to uncover dangerous secrets. Her father, once a noble king, now bends to the will of her stepmother—the fae Dorova—whose beauty hides a hunger for power and control. As dark magic tightens its hold on the throne, Aurora realizes the true war was never beyond the castle walls, but within them.In the heart of danger, trust becomes her sharpest weapon—and love her most perilous choice. For the line between enemy and protector, monster and man, is thinner than she ever imagined.To Love a Monster is a tale of forbidden love, ancient magic, and a princess’s fight to reclaim both her freedom and her heart.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
How far would you go to save your only sister?Astrid has been trying to keep her adopted sister, Lyric, hidden, their mother’s dying wish. But it becomes impossible when Lyric attracts unwanted attention from another realm.After Lyric gets kidnapped by slavers from the other realm, Astrid vows to do whatever it takes to bring her home. Stealing a motorcycle and boarding a goblin ship, Astrid travels far from Kansas City, to a place where magic is real. Low on options, she contracts the help of someone that terrifies her.Enter Kai: a dragonborn assassin with a brutal reputation, devastating gray eyes, and a price tag she can’t afford. He’s her only shot at finding Lyric before she’s lost forever.He’s also arrogant. Infuriating. And get’s under her skin.She doesn’t trust his motives. And she definitely doesn’t trust the way her pulse quickens when he’s near. But with Lyric’s life on the line, Astrid is willing to do whatever it takes to save her sister.TROPES:? Enemies to Lovers? Forced Proximity? Reluctant Allies? Grumpy/Sunshine? Morally Gray Assassin? Portal Fantasy? Found Family? Protective HeroHeat Level: Clean/Closed DoorVibes: Action-packed, Emotional, Slow Burn, High StakesSetting: Multi-realm fantasy with dragons and magic (starts in Kansas City)Series: Book 1 of the Astrid Stone Trilogy (romance builds across the series)Ending: Satisfying conclusion with threads leading into Book 2Perfect for fans of: Annette Marie, Cassandra Clare, or who want a clean alternative to Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova, Jennifer L. ArmentroutA clean romantasy full of slow-burn fire, fierce sister bonds, and a dragon-shifter assassin you won’t forgetA well written Amazon Bestseller in Multiple Fantasy Romance CategoriesReaders who loved the high-stakes romance in Fourth Wing, the fated mates in A Court of Thorns and Roses, the portal fantasy adventure in From Blood and Ash, or the slow-burn tension in Annette Marie’s Steel and Stone series can find their next obsession in the Astrid Stone Trilogy.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Science Fiction |
He wants to escape. She wants him dead. But the giant flying cats want something else entirely…Fledgling pilot Jayden is one of the first generation to be born on the newly colonised planet of Osivirius. Now he’s determined to get his family out of ‘Wormsville’, the part of the colony where people are little more than numbers. So when Commander Tun offers a huge reward for finding the location of the rebel base, he jumps at the chance.Nettle hates everything to do with the colony—especially the military arm—and is fiercely protective of the simple, grounded ways of the rebels. So when she and her brother Flint discover Jayden after he crash-lands, she’s ready to slit his throat without a second thought. But as Flint nurses him back to health, Nettle’s antipathy turns to empathy, and then an unwanted attraction.Jayden, meanwhile, has made secret plans to escape on a Masu, one of the giant flying cats the rebels ride, but though his blood family still need him, the lure of the valley might just prove stronger.In this award-winning, action-packed, and visionary novella, the mystical connection to nature of Avatar, the romantic tension of Outlander, the dystopian political struggle of The Hunger Games, and the character evolution of Ender’s Game all meet. It’s a perfect read for teens and adults who enjoy spiritual elements and clean enemies-to-lovers romance in a high-stakes futuristic setting.Click ‘BUY NOW’ and dive into the world of Osivirius today!”A lushly imagined, and hopeful serving of adventure filled with heart, humanity and flying cats. I loved it!” — Trent Jamieson, award-winning author of Stone Road, Day Boy, the Death Works Series, and the Nightbound Land Duology”Delicious worldbuilding and characters that sparkle with agency. Son of Osivirius deftly highlights the importance of the natural world and humanity’s place within it. Cathryn DeVries weaves a brilliant tale.” — Pamela Jeffs, Aurealis Award winner and author of Wilder”I adored this story from start to finish. A gripping plot, believable characters, and a richly immersive world that overflows with imagination and compassion.” –Kylie Chan, best-selling author of the Dark Heavens series and the Dragon Empire series.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 26, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A shattered family. A long-lost love. And devastating secrets that could tear her life apart. Decades ago, Charlotte suddenly left her home on the sun-kissed island of Marina Cove. She abandoned her family, her friends, and the boy she was supposed to marry. And no one knows why.Now, she has it all. Three wonderful children, a gorgeous husband, and a glamorous life among the Manhattan elite. But not everything is as it seems. And the perfect life she’s made for herself hangs by the thinnest of threads.After a chance discovery rips her world in two, she returns to Marina Cove, broken, only to find the family she deserted on the brink of collapse…and her resentful sister with secrets of her own. And when she comes face to face with the boy she used to love, the past she’s been running from starts to catch up with her…
