by Philip Eliot | Aug 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
In the charming village of Little Bramble, Gwenda Merriford keeps a very small shop.A practical witch with gentle powers, she spends her days brewing magical remedies while her dignified ginger cat Mimsy watches with careful indifference.But when a mysterious frog appears in her umbrella stand—one that seems oddly intelligent—and a shy young girl discovers her own magical sensitivity, Gwenda’s comfortable routines begin to shift.As rain falls on the village and protective spells are woven through the evening air, the witch finds herself facing an unusual mystery that might just change the rhythm of her carefully ordered magical life.A cozy tale of subtle magic, unlikely friendships, and the everyday enchantments that make a life extraordinary.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 16, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
One devastating day. One desperate escape. One small town that changes everything.Cassie Monroe thought she had it all figured out—a rising career in Chicago, a fiancé who checked every box, a future as polished as her résumé. Then, in a single Tuesday, everything she built comes crashing down.With nothing left to lose, she accepts an unexpected offer: six months of free housing in Haven’s Creek, a small Illinois town three hours from the life she’s fleeing. She tells herself it’s temporary. A place to hide, heal, and figure out her next move.Haven’s Creek has other ideas.The town is everything Chicago isn’t—slow-paced, stubbornly close-knit, and impossible to hide in. Neighbors bring casseroles without asking. The local baker seems determined to manage everyone’s love life. And the quiet carpenter restoring the old church? He looks at Cassie like she matters—not for what she’s accomplished, but for who she is.But Haven’s Creek holds secrets Cassie wasn’t prepared for. Connections to a past she’s spent twenty years avoiding. And the closer she gets to the people here—especially one person in particular—the more she realizes that moving forward might mean confronting everything she left behind.Just when Cassie starts believing she might belong somewhere for the first time in her life, her old world comes calling with an offer she never expected. Now she faces a choice: the impressive life that looks right on paper… or the imperfect one that finally feels like home.A heartfelt story of second chances, buried secrets, and the courage it takes to stop running and start building something real. Perfect for readers who love small-town romance, redemptive family drama, and love stories that unfold one honest conversation at a time.A Place Called Home Series — interconnected standalone romances about finding where you belong. Each book features a new couple and can be read on its own.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 16, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
In small-town Tennessee, healing comes when you least expect it.Bekah Casey is soul-weary, and clinging to anger like it’s the only thing keeping her upright. It’s been nearly a year since her world shattered, and she still can’t breathe right. Her marriage is broken, her faith is cracked, and the only thing she knows how to do is run—from her pain, from Mitch, and from the God who seems to have gone silent.Now back under her parents’ roof in small-town Tennessee, Bekah’s juggling two jobs and a heart full of questions. Her mama swears the Lord’s still working, even in the dark—but Bekah’s not so sure. Especially when things go from bad to worse, and the shadows she’s been dancing with start to close in.Mitch Casey never figured himself a praying man, but he’d try anything to fix what he broke. Bekah’s pain is a mirror of his own, and he’s willing to carry the blame if it means she might finally find peace. But after one reckless night and a stint in jail, Mitch is handed a second chance in the most unexpected of places—a church basement, under the guidance of a no-nonsense pastor with a past of his own.Shadow Dancing is a raw, redemptive Southern tale about the messy, beautiful work of forgiveness. With grit, grace, and a rhythm all its own, this is a story of two broken souls learning to trust again—in each other, in themselves, and maybe even in something greater.Start reading now and discover a story that lingers long after the last page!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 16, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
An uplifting story of rediscovery, family bonds, and the strength of a grandmother and granddaughter determined to save what matters most.Meg Walsh always had a plan. Climb the ladder. Earn the title. Build a life on her terms.But when she returns to Laguna Beach after her brother’s emergency call, the tidy version of her life begins to unravel. The Beach Shack—her grandmother’s restaurant and the heart of their coastal town—is floundering. The money is disappearing. And no one wants to talk about why.Suddenly Meg is swept into a world of sourdough starters, bonfires, and unexpected truths. Her uncle has stayed away for years. Her grandmother is hiding something beautiful. And Luke Donovan? He’s back in her life—with a marine conservation dream and a smile that still makes her forget about spreadsheets.As Meg grapples with the choices that brought her here, she realizes the Beach Shack isn’t just a business. It’s her family’s legacy. And saving it might just mean saving a part of herself.Set against the backdrop of sea-salt mornings and slow summer nights, The Beach Shack is a story about what we lose when we leave—and what we find when we come home.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 16, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
The last thing I expected when I moved home was to live with Flynn. The man I never got over. The man who won’t touch me because he’s my brother’s best friend.I swear I didn’t answer the door in a towel on purpose. Especially since the handyman turned out to be Flynn.In my defense, the hot water went out and I still had shampoo in my hair. I had no idea Flynn owned my apartment building, let alone that he’d answer my call himself.If I had, I probably would have rinsed my hair in the sink. Better to catch a cold than to catch feelings for Flynn again.Because my brother’s best friend isn’t interested in me. He made that perfectly clear to the entire island when he told everyone I tried to seduce him at my high school graduation.And yet who do I end up living with while my apartment is being repaired?Flynn freaking Ryland. The man with ocean-blue eyes I could drown in. The man whose broad shoulders make it impossible to remember why I should stay away.Also, the man who’s convinced wanting me is a betrayal of the only family he has left.But what if my brother doesn’t find out? What if we keep this thing brewing between us a secret?No one has to know…This brother’s best friend, forced proximity, small town romantic comedy features a woman who is out to prove she’s worth fighting for, a man who can’t resist the temptation of his best friend’s little sister no matter how wrong he knows it is, a seal that doesn’t know it’s not a traffic stop, too many mermaid legends to mention, and a group of girlfriends who are considering a career change from brewery owners to matchmakers.
