by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
One Fake boyfriend. One toxic wedding. One Glamma-level scheme to turn pretend into forever.Ellie:I didn’t mean to lie to my boss before ever meeting him. But when a hot stranger pulled over to “help” while I was stranded on the side of the road, I panicked and said I had pepper spray (nope), a taser (also nope), and that my boyfriend would be arriving any second.My “boyfriend” being… my boss.Who, surprise, turned out to be the hot stranger.Now I’m fake-dating Drew Kingsley—my very off-limits boss—to survive my sister’s wedding. You know, the one where she’s marrying my ex, and my entire family is acting like I should just get over it.Drew:I was already half in love with Ellie before she told me I was her imaginary boyfriend.She’s brilliant, hilarious, and so beautiful it hurts to look directly at her—but I hired her to be my PA, not my soulmate. I definitely didn’t plan on fake-dating her in front of her wildly toxic family, move her into my house, or constantly imagine what it would be like to kiss her for real.But here we are.And the more time I spend with her, the more I know I don’t want this to end. Not the charade. Not the late-night talks. Not the way she looks at me like I’m someone worth loving.This small-town romcom features fake dating, found family, a plus-size heroine with a heart of gold, a cinnamon-roll CEO in denial, and one chaos-loving Glamma determined to make their true love happen—even if she has to get them to fake it first.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Attending the charity masquerade ball was my chance to let loose for one night. And as soon as I see him, I let the handsome stranger show me the hottest night of my life.Except then I learn he isn’t a stranger. He’s my new boss.TessaI’m Windward born and bred. I love my family, my town, and my dream job managing my hotel. But now we’ve been bought by Langston Hotels. Cue stress and panic.I’ll do anything to make sure they don’t ruin the charm and turn my hotel into a slick, modern, soulless shell.What I wasn’t counting on was jet-setting hotelier Ambrose Langston. Handsome, bossy, with a wide workaholic streak.It doesn’t take me long to realize he’s also the man I let do very wicked things to me.RoTransforming the Windward Resort is next on my plan. I’m on a mission to make Langston Hotels thrive and rub my father’s face in it.What I never expected was the locals of Windward being less than happy with my acquisition. And I definitely wasn’t expecting Tessa Ashford.I’ve always been professional with my employees, unlike my philandering father, but smart, beautiful Tessa—the mysterious woman who rocked my world—makes it a challenge.Working side by side, all I can think about is her. I never stay. I work, then leave. But she has me questioning everything.Then the strange “accidents” start happening. Someone doesn’t want me in Windward.Now, I need to keep Tessa safe from whoever wants me gone.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | LGBTQ+ |
I never imagined the ruthless Titan would choose me as his rebellion, or that I’d become his shield.Hockey was supposed to be my ticket to stability, earning me a scholarship for an education I could never have afforded on my own.Until Connor Walsh, the ruthless star of the Crestwood hockey team and my captain, corners me with an ultimatum that changes everything.Marry him, or watch my scholarship—and my entire future—disappear.It’s blackmail, pure and simple. A calculated move in whatever twisted game he’s playing with his equally ruthless father. And I’m just a pawn he’s willing to sacrifice.Now I’m trapped in their war, shielding the one person who should be my enemy and learning all over again that safety is just another thing people like me don’t get.I keep telling myself to hold back, that getting close only leads to hurt. But every day I spend with Connor pulls me in a little more.And falling for my husband is worse than anything the ruthless titan can threaten me with.Because love—family—well, they never last.Grab your copy of this steamy MM hockey romance that is perfect for readers who wanted Heated Rivalry to go darker – with a ruthless captain, a coerced marriage, and a war that turns into all?consuming love.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
For centuries, legends have whispered of an extraordinary group of ancient people whose lifespans stretched two or three times longer than ordinary people. Though not truly immortal, these enigmatic individuals amassed lifetimes of unparalleled knowledge, their advancements so astonishing that they were mistaken as gods.They shaped humanity’s most extraordinary achievements: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Ming dynasty’s Treasure Ships, the lost city of Atlantis, the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán, and a global communication network – known as the Looking Glass – that linked the world four thousand years before Columbus crossed the Atlantic, earning them the title of Master Builders.When the last of the great ones died, their vast knowledge of the ancient world was buried with them in a secret tomb some believed was never meant to be found. If such a necropolis existed, it would be much larger than even the Great Pyramid of Khufu, its treasures eclipsing those of King Tutankhamun, and guarded by an ancient army more formidable than the Terracotta Warriors who protected the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.With the location of the Necropolis of the Gods now known, Sam Reilly is on a race to reach its inner sanctum before others – equipped with the Elixir of Life – are able to steal its deadly treasures and unlock an ancient army of unimaginable power.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He’s a cop who dreads working with teenagers. She’s a high school teacher of at-risk students and cops are her worst nightmare.The last thing by-the-book Captain Mitch Lansing wants to do is work in a high school classroom to improve relationships between at-risk kids and the police department. Life’s been cruel to him, and his past still haunts him.Unorthodox teacher Cassie Smith, herself an at-risk student in high school, has fought hard for her success as a teacher. She escaped a dysfunctional mother and worked her way through college and is happy with her job and cadre of friends.Until Mitch crashes into her life and starts to work with her kids. Though she’s not looking for romance, her world goes off kilter. So does Mitch’s. It’s the kids who begin this healing process.When a gang goes after Mitch, Cassie realizes she’s in love with a cop. But can he accept her and the students into his life? With several highly emotional scenes and deeply moving situations, this story will go straight to your heart.+++Be sure to read all of the Bayview Heights series: COP OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE IT’S CHRISTMAS, COUNT ON ME, BETWEEN TWO WORLDS and IF YOU WERE MINE
Review Once upon a time, Cassie Smith was a troubled teen who trusted no one and had a bleak future ahead of her. If not for the intervention of a caring teacher, Cassie would have fallen through the cracks. Now she’s a teacher herself, dedicated to guiding her students through the troubled waters of life. She doesn’t want a cop in her classroom- especially a cop like Captain Mitch Lansing with all his rules and regulations. The last place Mitch wants to be is in a classroom with a bunch of teenagers. But when a friend calls in a favor, that’s just where the police officer finds himself. As part of the school board’s Resiliency Program, Mitch’s job is to spend ten weeks in the classroom. He’s assigned to a class of At Risk students- kids who might not make it in the real world without some kind of intervention. Mitch hasn’t had this tough a time since his days in Vietnam. But it’s not just the kids getting under his skin- it’s their teacher. Once again, Kathryn Shay delivers a thought provoking love story grounded in reality. Cop of the Year deals with at-risk teenagers and gangs, as well as the effects of war. With her trademark issue-oriented plots, Ms. Shay creates characters readers can empathize with. Cassie and Mitch are opposites- he’s rigid and follows all the rules, she’s laid back and creative. On the other hand, they’ve both been burned by life and lived to tell about it. And they’re both dedicated to their jobs. Cassie’s students bring them together but it’s their growing attraction and unique personalities that are at the heart of this memorable novel.Kathryn Shay writes from the heart! Her stories are about real people with real lives. You will laugh and cry with her characters. Cop of the Year is sure to be one of the best books to hit the shelves this year! A book by Kathryn Shay is always a keeper! Ms. Shay never fails to charm readers with her heartwarming style laced with humor! It’s obvious her compelling stories come from the heart! Kristina Wright — Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved — From Literary Times –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
