by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
I knew from the moment I met Ryan Evans that he was dangerous.Not in the reckless, bad-boy way, but in the way he looks at me — like he already knows my secrets, like he sees through every defence I’ve spent years perfecting.Men like him don’t stop until they get what they want.And I’ve spent my life making sure no one gets me.I’ve been lied to, used, ghosted and left questioning my worth too many times to count. I don’t fall for sweet words or pretty promises, and I definitely don’t fall for rockstars on their way to the top.Ryan was supposed to be in town for one night. But now he’s everywhere. Popping up when I least expect him. Surprising me. Serenading me with songs I never should have inspired.I tell myself it doesn’t mean anything. That once he gets bored, he’ll move on, just like they always do.But Ryan isn’t leaving.And if I let myself believe in him, what happens when the rest of the world wants him too?Chasing Alys is a slow burn steamy rock star romance. It is the first book following Rhiannon and the first in the True Platinum Series. If you enjoy obsessed cinnamon roll heroes, take no-nonsense heroines and hook ups gone wrong, you’ll love Chasing Alys.Please note, this is the second edition of Chasing Alys with additional editing and new scenes.?? A Cinnamon Roll. British Rock Star?? A Love Resistant, Jaded Heroine ?? He Falls First?? A Ride-Or-Die Best Friend?? And a hard-won one-night stand that doesn’t end there.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Love, Danger, and Passion Blaze Across the Untamed American Frontier in the Wild Western Hearts Box Set—Featuring the First Three Full-Length Novels in the SeriesHolt’s Gamble (Book 1):Kierin McKendry’s freedom depends on a dangerous poker game, but Clay Holt, scarred by his past, isn’t looking for love. Posing as husband and wife on a wagon train, their fiery passion ignites a trail of danger and desire as they face a ruthless saloon owner’s deadly pursuit. Renegade Bride (Book 2):Bounty hunter Creed Devereaux escorts Mariah Travers, his best friend’s bride-to-be, across treacherous mountains. Forced together by danger, their forbidden attraction tests their loyalties while facing a relentless enemy determined to end Creed’s life. Renegade’s Kiss (Book 3):Jesse Winslow, a mountain man haunted by his past, returns to find his late brother’s widow, Andrea, determined to keep the family farm. Passion and peril collide as Jesse fights to protect Andrea from deadly raiders—and his own rekindled feelings. Reviews:”Ms. Ankrum has a gift for characterization and a unique voice that will speak to many readers’ hearts.”~Kathe Robin, Romantic Times WILD WESTERN HEARTS, in series order:Holt’s GambleRenegade BrideRenegade’s KissChase the FireAbout Barbara Ankrum:Bestselling author Barbara Ankrum was a successful commercial actress until her love of romance novels led to a publishing contract. Years later, she still believes in happy endings and feels very lucky to do what she loves, with her husband, two cats and one scruffy, unrepentant dog at her side.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She’s not the wife he left behind…Ronan MacPherson Grant married five years ago to earn his grandfather’s permission to go to France and the glory of war.Now, he’s returning as laird. Wounded in more than body, he will face the wife he left. His uncle has warned him his bride has turned into a power-hungry harpy, much like Ronan’s mother. But as Ronan gets to know her, and fends off repeated threats to his life, he doesn’t see the woman she’s been reported to be.Brenna had never fit in with her clan and thought marrying Ronan would give her a fresh start and a home. Instead, he left her the morning after their wedding. Since his return, he seems to hate her. He’s aligned himself with his demon of an uncle, and she will have to wait for him to see the truth. Can she earn the love of the husband who has tried to forget her all these years?
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She would do anything to save her family, if she could only ignore her heart.Oxfordshire, 1800. When a series of disasters strikes the Barstows, oldest daughter Adela devises a secret plan for their salvation: she will marry their elderly benefactor, Lord Dere of Perryfield. But her pursuit encounters obstacles, first in the form of the handsome household tutor, who openly disdains her efforts, and then from her own unpredictable, unruly affections.Tutor Gerard Weatherill faces struggles of his own. Determined to shoulder his way into respectable society, he cannot let anyone draw too close, lest his own secrets be discovered. And clearly the person he must avoid above all others is the observant Miss Barstow. Observant, mischievous, marvelous Miss Barstow. But if he keeps her at arm’s length, will he lose something worth far more than his sterling reputation????By His Grace and Favor is a clean and wholesome traditional Regency romance, first in the Lord Dere’s Dependents series. Each book can be read as a standalone or in order.Christina Dudley is the author of two other series of Regency romances, The Hapgoods of Bramleigh and The Ellsworth Assortment, as well as contemporary Austen adaptation Pride and Preston Lin. Her novels have been called “sparkling,” “swoon-worthy,” and “compulsively readable” (Publishers Weekly). Pride and Preston Lin was the February 2024 Fiction Editor’s Pick for Kirkus Reviews and chosen as a Gold Standard selection by the Junior Library Guild.???
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s off limits, and I’ve never been allowed to want her.And I shouldn’t be having these feelings.But there’s no way I can resist her.Our families have been feuding for generations.And somehow, that never stopped us from climbing the fence to find each other.We were best friends.Until one kiss at the fair changed everything.We haven’t spoken in twelve years.Now the town is forcing us to work together to rebuild the kissing booth that a scorned lover burned down last summer.And suddenly, she’s everywhere again.My enemy.My past.The one woman I’ve never been able to forget.The town is watching.Our families are furious.And I can’t get those sultry lips out of my head.And I don’t want to.I’m done pretending I don’t want her.This time…I’m not walking away.Enemies-to-lovers • Second chance • Small-town romance • Forced proximity • Feuding familiesPerfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Lucy Score.
