by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
An irresistible, heartfelt, and hopeful novel about first love, first heartbreak, and the bittersweet beauty of growing up, for fans of Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, and Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show “Never Have I Ever.”Senior year is off to a rough start for Augusta “Gus” Bowles; her boyfriend James “Fish” Fisher just left for college, and no amount of reassurance can fix the ache he left behind. At least next year, they’ll reunite at Colgate when she locks in her spot on their Division 1 soccer team.With the help of her loving family and best friends, Gus drags herself out of the blanket burrito phase just in time to start enjoying her last year of high school. Tired of watching her friends drool over the mysterious new guy, Reed Donovan, Gus decides to do what no one else will: introduce herself. To her surprise, Reed isn’t just a quiet loner. He’s funny, intriguing, and in a long-distance relationship of his own.Finally, someone who gets it.As Reed and Gus grow closer, their friends, and especially Fish, begin to doubt the platonic nature of their relationship, no matter how much Gus denies that it’s anything more.As senior year hurtles forward, Gus finds herself torn between the boy she thought was her forever, the boy who understands her better than anyone else, and the version of herself she’s still figuring out.But sometimes growing up means making the decision no one saw coming and rewriting your story in the only way that feels right.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Her ex-husband said she’d be nothing without him. Her movie star neighbor disagreed.Sheila had dreams of where she’d be at fifty, and none of them included being broke, divorced, and running a seaside shop. But when her scheming ex-husband threatened to sell the place out from under her beloved mother-in-law, she had no choice. She had to help.Russell Westwood wasn’t looking for trouble – or romance – when he left Hollywood. All he wanted was peace and quiet after his messy divorce. Falling for his sweet and determined neighbor was not part of his plan. But nothing else in his life had gone according to plan lately. Why should this?After Sheila’s decades-old secret comes to the surface, she has to decide if righting a wrong from her past is worth destroying her future with Russell. Will they find a way through, or is their second chance at a happily ever after too good to be true?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2026 | Fantasy |
Five hundred years after the Night of Ashes and the purge of the Arcana, magic is beginning to creep back into the world. Mages are tolerated, but true power remains a thing of the past.Determined to learn magic, Kadaris forges her own path, scouring every scrap of magic she can find. Any teacher, any book, any spell. Nothing will stand in her way.When rumors surface of rogue mages and hedge witches stirring unrest in a nearby town, she is sent to investigate—only to uncover something far more dangerous. An ancient relic, imbued with long-lost power, falls into her hands, and with it, the echoes of an age thought destroyed.But she is not the only one hunting it. Rogues, bandits, and unseen enemies close in, and even those she trusts may have their own agendas. As the battle for the relic intensifies, Kadaris must decide: how far is she willing to go to hold onto magic—and what will it cost her?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
This heart-warming WW2 historical fiction debut about a female pilot is “like reading a personal diary of the brave women who were unsung heroes of WWII” (Rhys Bowen, New York Times–bestselling author of the Royal Spyness mysteries).During World War II, farmer’s daughter Rosalie Wright becomes a pilot assisting the RAF. But will a romantic rivalry send her aerial dreams plummeting to earth?Ever since she was 10 years old, Rosalie Wright’s eyes have been on the skies. But at the age of 18, on the verge of earning her pilot’s license, the English farmer’s daughter watches her dreams of becoming an aviatrix fly away without her. Britain’s entry into World War II brings civilian aviation to a standstill. Then, Rosalie’s father dies, leaving her, her mother, and her brothers to run the farm.Everything changes when she learns that the Air Transport Authority is recruiting women pilots to ferry warplanes across Britain to RAF bases. Despite her mother’s objections, Rosalie cannot resist the call of her country—and the lure of the skies. During her training on Gipsy Moth aircraft, Rosalie forms a fast friendship with fellow flyer Caroline Andrews. Her trusty Ferry Pilots Notebook by her side, Rosalie delivers to five airfields in a day—while fighting an endless battle against skeptical male pilots and ground crews.She would much rather spend her time on the wing than on the arm of any man…until she meets gruff pilot Snug Durrant and RAF squadron leader Alan Chersey. Snug is a cynical, wisecracking playboy, and Alan is every WAAF’s heartthrob…and Rosalie catches both their eyes. As the war drags on, and casualties mount, will love and tragedy send Rosalie’s exhilarating airborne life crashing to the ground?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
First, he ghosted her. Now, he has a proposition… Taryn Lawson needs more customers in her bakery to prove she’s capable of taking over the family business. The summer fair is the perfect opportunity to jump-start her vision with a specialized booth showcasing her creative desserts. Despite her fierce work ethic, she needs help to build her booth in time. Unfortunately, the only person available is the handsome attorney who played with her heart last Christmas. Trial attorney Garrett Andrews regrets not contacting the pretty baker he dated during his last holiday vacation. But he had his reasons and is finally ready to make amends. When he returns to town for his sister’s wedding, Garrett gets his second chance when Taryn needs help building her booth. Working together reignites the spark, but Taryn is aware the clock is ticking. Will they realize what they have is special before it’s too late, or will their second chance at love once again slip through their fingers?
