by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
It all started that summer in Lake Bittersweet…Emmaline Curtis has never been outside the state of Minnesota before, so winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii is a dream. Back home, working the family farm and caring for her brother means precious little free time. So when she meets an intriguing hottie at the resort, she’s ready for anything. No last names. No personal details. Just two willing strangers enjoying each other in paradise; then Emmaline can go home with good memories and no chance of awkward future run-ins with Conor.Conor Gault’s business trip turned sensual excursion is cut short by devastating news—his rock star father has unexpectedly passed. Suddenly he’s heading to a town he’s avoided for seventeen years. Lake Bittersweet, Minnesota. The place where one long-ago disastrous night changed the course of his life. The last person he expects to run into is Emmaline, the quirky knockout who’s been living rent-free in his head ever since Hawaii…and who just happens to be a local.Before long, their sizzling attraction heats up again. Their worlds couldn’t be more different—he’s a wealthy financial whiz, she’s a farmgirl. But in a startling twist of fate, Conor and Emmaline discover their pasts are linked in ways they never imagined. Ways that may ensure their fiery affair will never be more than a temporary fling.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“A propulsive spy novel grounded in real-life historical injustices surrounding Nazi-looted art…a globetrotting thriller that blends historical reckoning with modern-day intrigue.”— Kirkus Reviews“The intellectual depth of Daniel Silva paired with the relentless momentum of Robert Ludlum.”— BestThrillerBooks.com“Action-packed and fast-paced. f you enjoy political intrigue, intelligence drama, and stories that bur the line between fiction, history and current affairs, this one is for you.”— WaterstonesMissing masterpieces. A global conspiracy. One man caught in the crosshairs of history.When ex-intelligence operative Jack Berman stumbles upon a cryptic photograph in the Austrian Alps, he unwittingly unlocks a decades-old secret tied to Nazi-looted art—and a deadly network still thriving in the shadows.From snowbound Kitzbühel to the underworld of Lisbon, from clandestine Parisian galleries to the remote forests of Idaho, Jack races to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy linking stolen masterpieces to a modern resurgence of white supremacist power. With Mossad-trained guide Lily at his side, he must outmaneuver ruthless enemies, decode encrypted secrets, and expose a laundering scheme that fuels today’s most dangerous extremists.Pursued by a billionaire war profiteer and his brutal enforcer, Jack faces a chilling truth: the past isn’t dead—it’s being weaponized.The Titus Conspiracy is a gripping international thriller packed with historical intrigue, relentless action, and a hero forced to confront the ghosts of history before they ignite the future.
Review Action Packed!”Action-packed and fast-paced. Combines real-world political tension with high-stakes conspiracy.”— Waterstones About the Author David Asher is the pen name of a Seattle-based writer. He focuses on thrillers that explore hidden histories, financial intrigue, and global power dynamics. His work is informed by research, travel, and the intersection of finance, politics and art.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
This book is NOT AI generated as is claimed by a review. I am a human, who is far from perfect, but who loves writing h&h’s who are as flawed as the rest of us (but richer!)Rich, ruthless, and ridiculously off-limits—but when billionaires fall, they fall hard. Book 1 of the Billionaire Brothers.He wanted her shop. Now he wants her. And this billionaire doesn’t stop until he owns everything.Alice Lamb has poured her heart into her boutique—a sanctuary where curves are celebrated and confidence is sold with every dress. It’s her pride, her passion…her safe place. So when billionaire developer Jackson Worsley shows up with an offer to buy her out and bulldoze her dream into a faceless shopping centre, her answer is a fiery, hell no.Jackson Worsley expected a quick signature on the dotted line. He didn’t expect Alice—stubborn, gorgeous, and infuriatingly tempting. Every argument crackles with chemistry, every clash blurs the line between hate and want. But Alice needs to learn that Jackson doesn’t back down. Not from deals. Not from battles. And especially not from her, whose fire and curves make resisting her harder than anything he’s dealt with before. Every fight feeds his obsession, every clash leaves him wanting more.Their battles are hot, their chemistry hotter—and neither of them is ready for the way lines start to blur.She swears she won’t fall for the man trying to destroy her world. He swears it’s only business. But when Alice is hurt,Jackson is done pretending. The deal doesn’t matter. The empire doesn’t matter. All that matters is her. And now he’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she stays his—whether she’s ready or not.The Billionaire’s Curvy Match is a swoon-worthy, enemies-to-lovers, curvy girl romance with a HEA. For those who love strong women who can tame powerful, troubled men, stories with unexpected twists and spice. Lots of spice! This is the book for you.Books in the Billionaire Brothers series:-The Billionaire’s Curvy MatchThe Billionaire’s Curvy FriendThe Billionaire’s Curvy ChallengeThe Billionaire’s Curvy Temptation
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
A brutal murder. A castle under siege. A family torn apart by the Scottish Reformation.Scotland, 1546. When Protestant rebels seize St Andrews Castle and assassinate Cardinal Beaton, the most powerful man in Scotland, young Will Seton joins the occupiers, convinced he is fighting for a better future.His sister Bethia fears he has made a terrible mistake.As the castle comes under siege and Scotland edges towards religious war, Bethia watches her family become caught between powerful forces beyond their control. While Will endures hunger, fear and mounting despair behind the castle walls, Bethia must decide how far she is willing to go to save the brother she loves—even if it means risking everything.But this is more than a conflict between brother and sister. As Henry VIII pressures Scotland to surrender its independence and secure the marriage of the infant Mary Queen of Scots to his son, the future of an entire nation hangs in the balance.Based on the dramatic true events of the Siege of St Andrews Castle, The Castilians is a gripping tale of faith, loyalty, courage and survival during one of the most turbulent periods in Scottish history.The Castilians is Book One of The Seton Chronicles, an award-winning and best-selling historical fiction series spanning Scotland, Venice, France and Constantinople during the turbulent years of the Reformation’Historical Fiction at its absolute best.’ — Booklymatters’By the end, I found myself hoping for a sequel, which shows how much I enjoyed this excellent novel.’ — Historical Novel Society’A clever blend of fact and fiction… gripping action, drama galore, and a dash of romance.’ — Margaret Skea, Winner of the Beryl Bainbridge Prize’I highly recommend this intriguing novel.’ — Jean M. Roberts, The Books Delight’The darker side of St Andrews Castle’s history, written with such delightful detail I could almost taste and smell the medieval streets of the historic town.’ — Lynsey Maxwell
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart is the first in The Last Best Place For Love Series.The last thing I expected was for a single dance with the woman I loved to cause so much trouble.For years, I’d danced around this flirtation with Bailey. We both knew it would eventually lead to that big, white chapel, overwhelming love, and a lifetime together that would rival any tragic love story.If it weren’t for that dance.That was the night everything changed.I’d been planning this night with Bailey since I was in third grade when I rescued her from the monkey bars.Ever since then, she was mine.She knew it. My family knew it. Hell, the entire town had been waiting for the moment I would finally make my move.Apparently, so was someone else.But there was no joy where he was concerned, only a need for revenge that would destroy any happiness the two of us shared, along with anyone in my family.No matter how hard I tried, there was no way out.Her life was in danger, and it was all because of me. And that was something I just couldn’t tolerate.She was the love of my life, but keeping her alive was more important than winning her in the end.
