by Philip Eliot | Jan 9, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She is in a hopeless situation. He has sworn off love. Can they find hope in each other and, possibly, a way out of their personal prisons? Laura Millington is the daughter of a prominent railroad tycoon, but that luxury comes at a price. Her father’s intentions are to use her as a pawn, steal her choices, and press her into a mold she can’t seem to fit. When her curious nature and desire for justice finds her caught up in the middle of a train run gone wrong, can she stand for the truth even if it places her in opposition to her powerful father? Jack Patterson has been betrayed by love. And he is determined to never risk his heart again. The vulnerable, strong-willed Laura intrigues him more than he’s allowed since his heartbreak. Can he overcome his reluctance? Moreover, will he be able to protect her from the man who would see her future dashed? Crossing paths with train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic act of self sacrifice, will Laura and Jack find a way to stand side by side against the overwhelming forces keeping them apart?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 9, 2026 | Historical Romance |
On a road trip where everything goes wrong, can a broken heart be set right? A lovelorn lady … Eleven years ago, Lady Amelia Prescott was jilted on the night of her planned elopement, and the man who betrayed her disappeared from England with nothing more than a letter of farewell. Ever since, she has focused her attention on her secret work as an advice columnist while remaining staunchly closed off to finding love for herself. Yet a twist of fate renders her former betrothed a duke, and he reappears at the exact moment when her carefully guarded secret becomes threatened by a money-hungry blackmailer. Desperate to flee London and escape an impending scandal, Amelia finds herself seeking aid from the unlikeliest person: the one who shattered her heart. An unexpected duke … Jonathan Astley—now the Duke of Branscombe—may have spent more than a decade traveling the world, but he could never go far enough to escape past regrets, or to forget the woman he once intended to marry before his hopes for the future crumbled to pieces. Upon returning to England, he knows he has no right to wish for a reconciliation with the ever-lovely—and unwed—Amelia. However, when their paths unexpectedly cross on the Great North Road, he can at least try to atone by doing as she asks and conveying her to her destination. A road trip that binds them together … Unfortunately, the road north is fraught with calamities, from derelict inns to an undutiful coachman to rain that refuses to relent. Yet with each new disaster, the attraction between them flares back to life, and broken trust begins to rebuild. Will their tumultuous journey lead to the rekindling of a love once lost? Or will old hurts and secrets forever stand in the way of their second chance at happiness? “Jane Maguire writes complex characters drawn together by scorching chemistry and deeply kind hearts. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas!”—Alexandra Vasti, USA Today bestselling author of Ne’er Duke Well Discover more of The Rockliffe Dynasty series: book 1: A Study in Desire book 2: A Duke Once Lost book 3: The Marquess Returns book 4: His Christmas Rose book 5: An Heir Unraveled
by Philip Eliot | Jan 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
He never expected to return to his hometown, but now he can’t leave her behind again. Dr. Dalton Hart left his small Southern beach town fifteen years ago to become a Navy SEAL. Now he’s back, and Sandy Point is buzzing over his return. He thought he came home to help his family, but his oldest brother will barely speak to him and his childhood friend is trying to avoid him. Worse, if he wants to stay, he’ll have to face the secret that’s haunted him ever since he left. Brooke Garcia can’t believe this ripped, blue-eyed SEAL is back in her life or that she’s stuck working with him. She’s no stranger to smooth-talking hometown heroes—she married one, and he broke her heart. Now a single mom, she doesn’t have time to indulge in walks down memory lane. Brooke never forgave Dalton for the way he left town without even saying good-bye, and she’s not interested in making amends. But soul mates have a way of finding you…even when you’re not ready. A small-town reunion romance.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s worth more to him than more country gold… A second chance at true love… A scandal ended the careers of the Wilder Sisters, the chart-topping country-rock band. When Lexi Wilder’s celebrity imploded, Luke Wyatt’s took off. Lexi hasn’t seen Luke once during his year-long national tour but now he’s back to their coastal hometown of Whistle Cove. They once had a special connection, and he was her first love, but Lexi isn’t sure she can forgive Luke for choosing fame over her… “Luke’s unwavering loyalty to Lexi and her family gives this sweet romance unexpected integrity …Readers looking for a tender romance that leans more toward the emotional than the physical will find this very satisfying.” ~ Publishers Weekly “Country Gold is a chart topper! Heatherly Bell two-steps her new series onto the stage with a sweet but realistic love story. The juxtaposition between Lexi and Luke is unique, as she has spent most of her life on stage and his fame is almost a fluke. Lexi’s burn-out is palpable, as if her heartbreak, dimming Luke’s hopes of patching things up between them. You don’t have to like country music to love this couple and their happily ever after. ” ~ 4 stars, In’Dtale magazine, November 2018 issue “If you love Alphas, you will LOVE Luke.” ~ Goodreads reader “Bell writes romance that will capture your heart.” ~ Marina Adair, New York Times Bestselling author “Bell’s romances are the perfect escape.” ~ Jamie Farrell/Pippa Grant, USA Today bestselling author
by Philip Eliot | Jan 9, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I swore I’d never move back to Alder Creek. Not after losing Dad at sixteen, when grief turned every familiar corner into a reminder of what I’d lost. Not after building a successful career at one of Chicago’s top architecture firms. But when Mom traded Colorado winters for Florida beaches, someone had to deal with our family home. Three weeks should be plenty. Renovate, sell, move on . I definitely didn’t plan on Evan Spencer—my best friend’s handsome older brother and my secret high school crush. Back then, he was the star football player with a million-dollar smile. Now he runs the town’s most successful construction company alongside his sister. When he offered to help renovate the house, I couldn’t say no. Not when he speaks about Dad with such genuine respect. Between his quiet understanding, his adorable dog’s enthusiasm, and friendships that picked up right where they left off, Alder Creek is making me question every reason I had for leaving. But I have a plan, and it doesn’t involve falling for my old crush or letting Alder Creek feel like home again. Returning Home is the first novel in the Alder Creek series. It’s a cozy small-town romance with all the sizzling chemistry and none of the spice. Each book can be read on its own, but you’ll see familiar faces along the way.
