by Philip Eliot | Mar 21, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
?? Forced proximity?? Enemies-to-lovers?? Second-chance?? Opposites attract?? He falls first?? Dual POVShe can’t forgive him. She can’t forget him.Jules, Silas and Grant were once inseparable — until Jules and Grant got engaged, Silas inherited a billion-dollar empire, and everything fell apart.Then the unthinkable happens. Grant is gone. And Jules is left reeling, her heart in pieces.The last person she wants to see is Silas — the one man she swore to hate. The best friend she pushed away.Silas has loved Jules since he first set eyes on her. But he lost her to his best friend. And now he’s lost his best friend to something his money couldn’t fix.Then a letter arrives. Grant’s final request: Show Jules how to live again.Silas must be the one to take Jules on the adventure she’s always dreamed of.But it’s with the man she hates most in the world.From golden Spanish sunsets to the sparkling coast of Amalfi and the magic of Parisian nights, Jules wants nothing to do with Silas. But there’s a thin line between love and hate . . .And somewhere along the way, the man she left behind begins to look a lot like the one she can’t live without.This sizzling, enemies-to-lovers, billionaire romance, full of emotional tension, heart-melting scenes and a chemistry that doesn’t fade with time, is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Meghan Quinn, Susie Tate, Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, Carley Fortune and Bal Khabra.FIVE-STAR praise for Lily Parker’s The Best Wild Idea:‘I loved this book ferociously. Raw, witty, and breathtakingly tender. Parker made me believe in love after loss. Grant’s letter cracked me open, and Silas’s unwavering love and steadfast devotion stitched me back together. Impossible to put down, and a read you don’t want to skip.’ Bestselling author, Camilla Isley‘What a ride! Buckle up and bring tissues, snacks, a fan — because Silas and Jules will leave you breathless, broken, and blissfully undone.’ Rachael Stewart, author of The Puck Stops Here????? ‘Think PS, I Love You— but deeper, rawer and sharp enough to shred your soul. Wow! Just WOW!’????? ‘Heartfelt, moving and unforgettable.’????? ‘I felt every bit of the pain, heartache, love, fear, hate, and sadness. It’s an emotional rollercoaster.’????? ‘This book breaks your heart before it puts it back together. Expect to cry.’????? ‘I’m obsessed with this book . . . I laughed, I cried, and I absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys being emotionally devastated (in the best way.)’????? ‘The slow burn between [Silas] and Jules is exquisite, packed with emotional depth and the kind of longing that makes your chest ache.’????? ‘This was such a deeply emotional, beautifully written story about grief, healing, and second chances.’????? ‘A beautiful and touching story that made me laugh, smile and cry.’
by Philip Eliot | Mar 21, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
That awkward moment when your one-night stand is the new sheriff in town…And he’s here to arrest you.Yep. A reformed bad girl should never fall into bed with a cop.Conrad Meyer is everything I’ve always tried to avoid. A know-it-all, grumpy, goody-two-shoes with piercing eyes and a distractingly sexy body.And to top it all off? He’s a cop. As the resident ‘party girl,’ I gravitate more to tattooed bad boys on motorcycles than clean cut, single-dads in squad cars.Unfortunately, Conrad isn’t only the new sheriff… he’s also my new landlord.Despite this, I have every intention to keep my distance.However, fate has other ideas when faulty wiring causes an electrical fire and I have no choice but to move in with him for a few weeks while my apartment is being repaired.But when the town stick-in-the-mud kisses me, all I can think about is what’s beneath those grumpy pants of his…A laugh-out-loud, steamy small-town romance perfect for beach readers who love uniforms, banter, and found family vibes.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 21, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
A mysterious key. A hidden world. A destiny she never asked for.After her mother’s sudden death, seventeen-year-old Lola is forced to move across the country to live with an aunt she barely knows. Leaving behind her friends and everything familiar, she expects a lonely final year of high school.Instead, she discovers a secret.Hidden in her aunt’s house is an ancient key — and a door that doesn’t lead where it should.When Lola unlocks it, she stumbles into a hidden network of Travelers, people who can cross between worlds through magical doors scattered across the globe. And the key she’s found may be far more powerful than anyone realizes.But powerful artifacts attract dangerous attention.As Lola begins to uncover the truth about her family and the mysterious Travelers, she learns that mastering the key may be the only way to protect the worlds beyond the door.And soon she’ll be sent to the Academy, where Travelers are trained.If she survives long enough to get there.Perfect for fans of portal fantasy, magical academies, and hidden worlds,The Ancestors’ Key is the first adventure in the Travelers Universe.Stay in the loop! Join Marie-Hélène’s newsletter for writing updates, sales, upcoming events, and special promotions. www.mhlebeault.com
by Philip Eliot | Mar 21, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
FIRST CAME THE DRAGONSWhen scientists brought everyone’s favorite fairytale creature to life, people flocked to see them, including 17-year-old Zelda Rissland.THEN CAME THE PARASITEBut scientists created more than just dragons—they created a deadly parasite. Wyrmrot, they later called it. First, it ate your brain, and then it made you eat other people’s brains.NOW ZELDA MUST SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSEThe first rule of survival in the apocalypse is trust no one, and Zelda knows this better than anyone. The only person she can rely on is her childhood friend turned boyfriend, Cooper Marotta, or so she thinks.When mysterious geographic coordinates appear on a construction sign, Zelda hopes they will lead to answers about what happened to her family. Together with Cooper and a group of friends, she sets out on a perilous journey across the country, facing down zombie hordes and hungry dragons.But Cooper has a secret, and he’s not the only one. What Zelda discovers at her destination might be the most dangerous of all.Wyrmrot is a heart-stopping Young Adult Apocalyptic novel told in dual timelines. “Jurassic Park meets The Last of Us.” This fast-paced tale of survival, secrets, and betrayal features dragons, zombies, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Erin Bowman’s Contagion or Emily Suvada’s This Mortal Coil.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 21, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Rowe Prince is many things.Gorgeous? Yes.Unintentionally hilarious? Absolutely.The hottest, sunshiniest virgin to ever set foot in Manhattan? Oh, yeah.One thing he’s not, though, is a reclusive billionaire named Sterling Chase who supposedly founded my company. So when the man (literally) stumbles into a charity gala saying precisely that, I do what anyone would: I set out to prove he’s a liar.Except it turns out Rowe’s ridiculous falsehoods are surprisingly… enchanting. The heart of gold beneath his borrowed tux makes even a jaded businessman like me start to believe in fairy tales. And there’s no faking the heat between us when the man’s in my bed.But when it turns out Rowe’s lies conceal a secret that threatens the company I’ve spent years building, I have to choose: say goodbye to the sweet pretender I’m falling for, or risk everything for a man who just might be… the prince of lies.
