by Philip Eliot | Jun 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Marriage? It can be absolute murder.Wedding planner for the rich and famous, Felicity Philips is aiming to land the biggest gig of her life – the next royal wedding. But there are a few obstacles in her way …Between murderous bridezillas, psychotic mothers-in-law, vengeful dress designers, jealous ex-lovers, and more, Felicity has her work cut out just making it to each big day.Delve into this series of hilarious tales and discover thrilling mysteries that will take your breath away and characters you will wish were your friends.With Buster the bulldog as her protector and Amber the ragdoll cat providing sartorial wit – mostly aimed at the dog – Felicity is turning sleuth. What does a wedding planner know about solving a crime?Nothing.Absolutely nothing. Get ready for a wild ride!’When Steve Higgs writes, he really hits it right out of the park. I find myself laughing out loud and often!’‘One heck of a fun and engaging book that you will not want to put down. It gets the reader drawn in immediately and never lets up until the end. Truly an enjoyable book. I cannot wait for the next installment!’
by Philip Eliot | Jun 15, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
I wrote Empty Earth because I couldn’t stop thinking about what we owe each other — and what we lose when we forget.Eva and Adam are survivors making their way across an America that waited too long. From the frozen north to the scorching desert, they carry something the world tried to take from them: love, hope, and the shared belief that humanity is worth saving.Near the end of their journey, Eva says something she believes with all her heart.”Restoring our humanity, our love for one another, is the only way things will ever get better.”Not policy. Not technology. Not willpower. But love. Chosen, practiced, steadfast love.I wrote Eva for my granddaughters, and for grandchildren everywhere. Eva’s message comes from the depths of her soul — and from mine.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 15, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
As religious persecution sweeps 17th century France, one woman must risk everything to save her family. Midwife Clare Dupres faces a danger she never anticipated.When the charming but penniless Pierre Dupres departs France in pursuit of fortune, heartbroken Clare resigns herself to marrying his dull elder brother, Jacques. Descended from a long line of midwives, Clare is expected to bear a daughter to carry on the family’s ancestral calling–a legacy that has defined generations of women stretching back to Biblical times.She cajoles Jacques into allowing her to restore Maison Dupres—a crumbling chateau rumored to be haunted—into their home. But tensions grow within their marriage. Jacques increasingly resents her determination to continue her profession after the birth of their two children.Beyond the walls of Maison Dupres, danger is rising.As Huguenots face escalating threats under Louis XIV, a new royal edict strips Clare of her livelihood. She urges Jacques to flee with their family to England. He refuses, blind to the growing peril and quietly pleased that his wife can no longer attend births.Desperate, Clare turns to her former sweetheart Pierre. Together, they devise a secret plan to smuggle the Dupres family to London aboard one of his merchant ships.But before they can escape, the King’s dreaded Dragonnade soldiers—led by a lecherous officer—storm Maison Dupres with an arrest warrant, based on false allegations by a vengeful servant.Clare’s daring attempt to outwit the officer and save her family sparks a relentless pursuit—one that will keep you turning pages until its surprising conclusion.Book 1 of The Midwife Chronicles series.A sweeping family saga set against the turmoil of 17th-century Europe. Editorial Reviews “After several hairbreadth escapes, the story proceeds to a rip-roaring conclusion as an armed merchant ship from England pushes off from the pier in Dieppe. Over the course of this novel, Penfield shows a talent for storytelling and a clear knack for drama…” — Kirkus Reviews…a beautiful and flowing story with elements of history, romance, and storytelling brought together by a colorful cast of characters. Clare is a strong female lead dealing with issues that are timeless.” — Literary Titan“A gripping historical novel. A finalist and highly recommended.” — The Wishing Shelf Book Awards “…well-written, well-paced, with a story that carries you along.” — The Coffee Pot Book Club“Clare Dupres’ story is completely entertaining. And there is subtle humor. I like that.” — Mike Bove, author of The Bruce Del Reno Mysteries
by Philip Eliot | Jun 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Start the Bull Riders series—three rugged cowboys, each with their own unforgettable love story. It starts with Dallas…He never stopped looking for her.She never stopped needing him.Dallas Dodge has spent his life chasing adrenaline—first in the foster system, then in the rodeo arena. Riding bulls is the only time he feels alive, the only thing that quiets the scars he’s carried since childhood. But when Sarah Anderson—his former foster sister and the girl he’s never stopped thinking about—shows up on his doorstep, the past he buried comes roaring back.Sarah has only ever trusted one person. Dallas. Years ago, they were just kids, pulled apart by the system and sent down very different roads. Now, Sarah is on the run from a threat she thought she’d escaped—and Dallas is the only man who can keep her safe.Bringing her home to Gold Valley should be simple. But the deeper they fall back into each other’s lives—and into something neither of them ever really let go—the harder it becomes to pretend their connection was only ever in the past.She’s not the same girl who left. He’s not the same boy who tried to save her. But some things never change.A deeply emotional, slow-burn small town romance about second chances, found family, and the kind of love that never lets go.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 15, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Traveling all across the country is exciting…until it isn’t anymore.Liesl Bachman enjoys success as a travel writer, but that success comes at a price. Now she feels isolated and stuck in a way she never expected in the “cool” job she always wanted. Zach Freylan is bound by an unspoken promise he made to his beloved wife before her death in a mysterious one-car crash. For two years, he’s run The Inn at Rosebud Lane that belonged to Jenny’s grandparents, but he finds little joy in maintaining what was always her dream. From the moment Liesl checks in for an extended stay at the inn, something begins to shift inside Zach, letting him dare to hope that his life could be different. Liesl feels that same promise of hope, but the clock is ticking for them both as circumstances only grow more complicated. Is thirty-seven days enough to know for sure that this is God’s yes?
