by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Fake dating her best friend, who also happens to be her ex’s hockey rival, was the plan.But for him, it’s all too real… because he’s been secretly in love with her for years.Hannah Clarke’s world crumbles when her fiancé announces their breakup in a headline declaring himself Hockey’s Most Eligible Bachelor. Now, she’s picking up the pieces with three simple rules: no distractions, no love, and absolutely no hockey players.But a kiss at All-Star Weekend changes everything.Not just any kiss. One with Ryan Logan, her best friend and her ex’s rival.It wasn’t supposed to happen, let alone mean anything. But it does. And when Hannah needs a fake boyfriend to prove she’s moved on, Ryan steps in without hesitation. Even if it means breaking all her rules, she can’t help but take a chance.What starts as a harmless ruse quickly feels all too real. Every touch lingers, every glance says what words can’t, and every practice date leaves her wanting more.Falling wasn’t part of the plan. But Ryan is determined to prove he’s worth the leap. And Hannah is starting to wonder if the love she’s been running from has been right in front of her all along.Stick With Me is a spicy and swoony slow burn, friends to lovers hockey romance with fake dating and a guaranteed HEA. It’s the first book in the Saints Hockey series and can be read as a standalone.Tropes:Friends to LoversIt’s Always Been YouFake DatingGolden Retriever HeroHe Falls First and HarderPining and JealousyForced ProximityNo 3rd Act Breakup
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Waiting for one’s fiancé to set a date is never fun. Particularly when one is a veritable wallflower with little chance of anything better coming along. More so when said fiancé’s brother is paying particular attention to one’s life and causing all sorts of confusing emotions.All Miss Augusta Snow wants is for Henry to return home and set the date. If that means trying as hard as she can to break out of her quiet temperament to gain his attention, then she’ll do her best. But it seems she’s attracted the wrong brother’s attention…The brooding Miles Stanton, Viscount Ashwick has always been quietly fascinating to her. She knows he was a little less than a gentleman in his past but she cannot help be intrigued now that he is showing interest in her wellbeing. He only intended to protect his brother’s interests…Miles always had a soft spot for Gus. However, everyone knew she was meant for his brother and all he wants is for her to be happy—especially with the spectres of his past hanging over him and guaranteeing to bring trouble. He has to protect Augusta from doing something silly and somehow persuade Henry to cease being a fool and return home. All the while ignoring his feelings for her…Augusta’s plans to show Henry that she is not just some dull wallflower seemed doomed to fail and now Miles is back in her life and behaving…well…strangely. She cannot help but wonder if she has been hanging her hopes on the wrong brother this whole time.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Get ready for your next small-town reading obsession! The brand-new, spicy romance, from bestselling author Juliana Stone, is perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Catherine Cowles. Small-town Grumpy x Sunshine Sizzling heat Mystery Forced Proximity Brooding heroI came to Fire Lake to outrun my past.A broken-down car, an empty wallet and one loyal dog — that’s all I had when I stumbled into this small town I didn’t plan to stay in.Then I met Gus.Ex–Navy SEAL. Carpenter. Six-foot-five of trouble wrapped in muscle and quiet control. He’s the kind of man who can fix anything — except whatever’s broken inside him.I tell myself I don’t care. But every time his gaze finds mine, my resolve cracks a little more.His touch scorches. His kiss tastes like danger. And when he says my name, I forget every reason I ever had to run.He’s not the kind of man you fall for — he’s the kind you burn for.And I’m already going up in flames.This small-town romance, packed with sizzling heat and mystery is perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Catherine Cowles, Paisley Hope, Samantha Christy, Lyla Sage and Elle Nicoll.????? ‘I loved every moment of it.’????? ‘Catch The Flame is small-town romance done right: tight pacing, high heat, and emotional beats that land when they’re supposed to.’????? ‘I can’t wait to read the next book, and the next . . . A solid 5 stars.’????? ‘A gorgeous romance with some great characters and absolutely impeccable chemistry.’????? ‘Devoured in one sitting and left needing more.’????? ‘Fantastic from start to finish, I can’t wait to see what comes next.’
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When Alice Loveday inherits a tumble-down seaside cottage from the father she never knew, she leaves behind city life and heads for the picturesque Cornish village of Saffron Bay. But the tight-knit community isn’t as welcoming as she’d hoped, and the Loveday name still carries the shadow of a scandal no one wants to speak of.Determined to make a fresh start, Alice throws herself into restoring the cottage, and into village life. But the more she learns about her father’s past, the more she realises that some secrets in Saffron Bay run deep. And when she crosses paths with Luke Richards, the kind local builder with a complicated history of his own, Alice must decide whether to guard her heart or risk opening it to love, and the possibility of belonging.As storms roll across the coast and old wounds are laid bare, Alice discovers that second chances can come from the most unexpected places… and that sometimes, coming home is the bravest thing of all.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In the shadow of betrayal lies a twisted game of vengeance. An addictive domestic thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alice Feeney. A funeral tore them apart, but digging the same grave could bring them back together… even if it’s their own.Violet and Gabrielle have been best friends since childhood, sharing everything—even the things they’d rather not. But when a devastating accident left a rift in their once unbreakable bond, each tried to carve out a life of her own, free from the reminders of that tragic day.When the death of Gabrielle’s grandmother brings them back together, they’re hopeful they can mend old wounds. After all, they’ve both been lonely since they parted ways. But Violet isn’t completely alone now—she has a new man in her life. Gabrielle is in love. Though history has told Gabby it’s dangerous to introduce any love interest to Violet, she’s eager to make sure this time is different. This time, they aren’t going to let anything come between them. But rekindling their friendship is soon overshadowed by unexpected horrors. Both feel as if they’re being watched. They catch glimpses of people who can’t possibly exist. And a new series of threatening events seem far too deliberate to be mere accidents. The paranoia soon drives them further from each other—and from sanity.Is it all in their heads? Or has their past come back to haunt them? As Violet and Gabrielle are pulled deeper into a web of lies and obsession, they find themselves bound together in a deadly game they never chose to play. Told through a series of chilling letters—each more disturbing than the last—their shared history begins to unravel, revealing a trail of secrets, betrayal, and a shocking truth neither woman could have anticipated. Though perhaps they should have. After all, they’re far from innocent. One might end up in an early grave—maybe she’d even deserve it. But will the other put her there? Cruel Bonds is an unputdownable domestic thriller about love, obsession, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect those they love. It is the first novel in the Between Us series, but all novels in the Between Us world can be read as standalones. If you love unreliable narrators, family secrets, and shocking twists, this addictive epistolary thriller is perfect for fans of Kiersten Modglin, Lucinda Berry, and Freida McFadden.
