by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster’s writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with Bradens & Montgomerys and the rest of the fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection.Welcome to Oak Falls, Virginia, home to horse farms, midnight rodeos, bookstores, coffee shops, and quaint restaurants where you’re greeted like family and treated like treasured guests. Buckle up for a wild ride. Like any Southern girls worth their salt, the sweet-talking, sharp-tongued Montgomery sisters can take men to their knees with one seductive glance or a single sugarcoated sentence.A second chance at their first love…Leaving New York City and returning to her hometown to teach a screenplay writing class seems like just the break Grace Montgomery needs. Until her sisters wake her at four thirty in the morning to watch the hottest guys in town train wild horses and she realizes that escaping her sisters’ drama-filled lives was a lot easier from hundreds of miles away. To make matters worse, she spots the one man she never wanted to see again—ruggedly handsome Reed Cross.Reed was one of Michigan’s leading historical preservation experts, but on the heels of catching his girlfriend in bed with his business partner, his uncle suffers a heart attack. Reed cuts all ties and returns home to Oak Falls to run his uncle’s business. A chance encounter with Grace, his first love, brings back memories he’s spent years trying to escape.Grace is bound and determined not to fall under Reed’s spell again—and Reed wants more than another taste of the woman he’s never forgotten. When a midnight party brings them together, passion ignites and old wounds are opened. Grace sets down the ground rules for the next three weeks. No touching, no kissing, and if she has it her way, no breathing, because every breath he takes steals her ability to think. But Reed has other ideas…~The Bradens & Montgomerys are part of Melissa’s Love in Bloom big-family romance collection featuring fiercely loyal heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy contemporary romance and women’s fiction.. All Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance.THE BRADENS & MONTGOMERYSEmbracing Her HeartAnything For LoveTrails of LoveWild Crazy HeartsMaking You MineSearching for LoveHot For LoveSweet Sexy HeartsThen Came LoveRocked by LoveFalling for Mr. Bad~Love In Bloom big-family romance collection. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books/series.Snow SistersThe Bradens at WestonThe Bradens at TrustyThe Bradens at Peaceful HarborThe Bradens & The MontgomerysThe RemingtonsThe RydersSeaside SummersBayside SummersThe Steeles at Silver IslandSugar Lake (Kindle Unlimited)Harmony Pointe (Kindle Unlimited)Silver Harbor (Kindle Unlimited)Wild Billionaires After DarkBad Billionaires After DarkHarborside NightsTru Blue and The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful HarborThe Wickeds: Dark Knights at BaysideThe Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch”Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York Times Bestseller Lauren BlakelyPerfect for fans of big-family, small-town romance featuring billionaires, blue collar workers, and everything in between. There’s never any cheating and you’re always guaranteed happily ever after.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Cosy up with a cup of tea and treat yourself to an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s breathtakingly beautiful Chiltern Hills.Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the golden retriever, nipping loyally at her heels!Rona jumps at the chance to write about Theo Harvey, a famous author who drowned in stranger-than-fiction circumstances. But is she diving head-long into danger?Six months ago, Harvey was found floating face-down in a peaceful stream. Not far from the quaint little cottage where he penned his bestsellers.His drowning is a puzzle the police can’t solve. So now Rona’s on the case — ready to dig deep to find the answers Harvey’s grieving widow craves.But someone out there doesn’t appreciate her snooping.It’s not long before Rona finds a sinister note tucked into her golden retriever’s collar, warning her to drop the project while she still can . . .Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.Please note, this book was previously published as Brought to Book.Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews????? ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads????? ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads????? ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader????? ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads????? ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, AmazonMEET THE SLEUTHSpirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.THE SETTINGSophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
“The one downside to this novella is that it’s over too soon; thankfully sequels will follow.”— Kirkus Reviews Featured in Kirkus Reviews MagazineThe ultimate summer binge read! Book 2 arrives July 16, and Book 3 arrives September 15. Pre-order the sequels now.At thirteen, Orion Casey has stopped singing—and it’s not because she stopped loving it. After the girls that everyone else follows start talking about her instead of to her, she’s finished performing for anyone.Then the messages start.Anonymous. Encouraging. A little too perfectly timed.Someone’s been watching her—really paying attention—and part of Orion can’t help hoping it’s the one person she wishes would notice her back. The texts give her confidence she didn’t know she had—enough to discover songwriting and a new way back to her music.But as friendships shift and secrets surface, Orion begins to wonder: when your sense of self keeps changing based on who’s watching, how do you figure out who you really are?Best Friends is a contemporary, fast-paced middle-grade novel filled with music, mystery, and real-life middle school drama. Featuring original songs readers can listen to, this emotionally honest story blends friendship struggles, social tension, and self-discovery into a quick, engaging read perfect for today’s tweens.Ideal for readers who love character-driven stories about courage, creativity, and daring to find their own voice.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Best years of your life? Yeah right.I was so excited to start my junior year. I’ve been practicing volleyball all summer and even lifting weights. Just when I thought all my hard work was going to pay off, the principal’s daughter starts gunning for my position.And my crush.She’s making my life miserable on and off the court, and her dad won’t do anything to stop it.I need to learn to stand up for myself and protect my spot on the team, or I could say goodbye to a scholarship and my only way out of this way too small town.Chasing Skye is a contemporary young adult romance showing the ups and downs of high school love and life. Grab your copy and get wrapped up in the story today
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She is a widow who believes she’s unworthy of second chances.He is a rake whose only loyalty is to himself.Myra Everly lost everything when her husband died: her home, her security, and any hope that a man could truly want her. Forced to accept charity from the Dowager Countess of Fairfax, the very woman who arranged her disastrous first marriage, she wants nothing more than to disappear into the wallpaper while she waits for the dowager to choose her next husband.Amos Wright, the most notorious American rake in London, is not known for his charity work. But when he agrees to finance the dowager’s charity ball, he has one demand: the reclusive widow Myra must work alongside him. Suddenly he’s everywhere she turns. Charming. Devastating. Completely inappropriate. And for the first time in her life, Myra finds herself truly desired by a man who makes no promises and offers no apologies for what he is.But when the terrible secret about her late husband’s untimely demise is revealed, Myra must confront the mountain of lies built up around her. When the smoke clears and all is laid bare, can two people haunted by their own demons find the courage to claim a second chance at happiness?A scorching closed-door romance perfect for fans of unapologetic rakes, second chances, and heroines who deserve their happily ever after.Book 3 in The Dowager’s Garden series. Each book is a complete standalone with its own swoon-worthy love story.
