by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2026 | Science Fiction |
“A spirited and richly-drawn SF novel grappling with climate change and policing” — Kirkus Reviews”R.R. Corvi is a scientist who understands economics, politics, and human nature. He weaves his truly encyclopedic knowledge of so much into a thriller with a tremendous heroine.” — Amazon reader FelixTTwenty-fourth century cop. That’s Lani Maxwell.She’s good at it, too. She knows Trenton, her desert city, capital of the North American Union and the place she calls home. She knows police databases and computer decks. She’s proficient with firearms and martial arts, and is a regular terror on horseback or with a sword in her hand.So why does she wake up screaming, most nights?Could that have to do with the puny fraud case she’s investigating? Seems unlikely. For that to be true, her tricksters would have to be merely a tiny root, winding underground, feeding something much bigger. A conspiracy, say, growing inside the bureaucracy, threatening the Union’s very foundations.Why would she even think such a thing? Well, she’s heard rumors. And lately, one by one, good cops have quietly dropped out of sight. Not many. Still, maybe she should pull back a little. Reduce her exposure.But no. Not Lani. No pulling back for her.Instead, she digs in
by Philip Eliot | Sep 13, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
I’ve been keeping a monster locked up.In my defence, it’s in the name of science, but I don’t think the demon sees it that way. It’s a terrible idea, but it was either cage him or kill him, and I couldn’t stomach the latter.Not after what I’d done.I was raised to fight his kind, but something about my captive draws me closer, despite his sharp edges and cruel words. Trapped by my controlling uncle, I’m forced to run twisted experiments, letting the wicked demon feed on me.The problem is, his bite isn’t painful—it’s addictive—and judging by the mix of hunger and hatred gleaming in his starlit eyes, I’m not the only one affected.But when my worst fears come true, the monster doesn’t snap my neck like he promised—he saves me instead.Now, I’m his prisoner.With an agenda of his own, if he discovers the dark secret I’m hiding, nothing will stop him from finally taking his revenge.Can I escape my captor before it’s too late? Or will he capture not just my body, but my heart?Capturing Sin is a dark enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance, with fangs, tail action and a possessive demon who won’t let his woman escape his clawed clutches. Intended for mature readers.The Playing with Demons series is best enjoyed in order for the overarching story, but each instalment follows a different couple to their own HEA and can be read as a standalone romance. See author website for TWs.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 12, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Bad boy Birch Baker doesn’t run until he meets a woman worth running for.Tattoo artist Birch Baker has one goal : support his younger brothers so they can escape their hometown and build successful lives without the burden of the notorious Baker reputation. An ex-con from the wrong side of the water tower, he works hard and keeps his head down, looking up just long enough to see his high school crush, Jocelyn Carter, walk through the door of Serpent’s Tongue Ink.Forensic accountant and former golden girl track star Jocelyn is back in Epson to hunt down the cooked books of shell companies feeding an elusive corporation with potentially criminal connections. A chance run-in with one of Epson’s infamous Baker boys is an alluring distraction—until she discovers one of the businesses she’s investigating belongs to Birch Baker, the man currently warming her bed and stealing her heart.She won’t risk losing her integrity or career.He won’t risk losing his family.But both are losing themselves in each other and sooner or later, something has to break.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
The Scarlet Letter meets the divine, deadly trials of The Games Gods Play.In a kingdom where a forgotten goddess’s curse has become law—where purity is power and desire is a death sentence—Raylane has lived her life playing the perfect girl. Obedient. Untouched. Destined for the crown.All so she might one day reshape a realm that damns cursed women like her mother… women who dared to fall in love.Until one kiss ruins everything.Branded impure and cursed with rot-magic that spreads by touch, Raylane is cast into the Trial of the Bound—a brutal arena where champions fight to the death, gods revel in blood, and power feeds on the prayers of the crowd.Her only hope of survival? Swear fealty to the very goddess who cursed her. In return, the goddess tears a shadowbeast from another world and binds him to Raylane’s side—feral, unwilling, and the only one who can help her tame the power threatening to consume her.He doesn’t want her. Doesn’t trust her. But their fates are entwined, and every step toward mastery binds them tighter.As her power grows and their bond deepens, Raylane must make an impossible choice: win the trial, free the cursed, and unleash a forgotten goddess bent on reclaiming the world… or lose everything to save those who now pray for her death.One path leads to love.The other, to mercy.Both end in ruin.Godbound contains mature content and is recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of content warnings, please visit the author’s website.Perfect for fans of:- Forced proximity- Reluctant allies-to-lovers- Slow burn romance- Who did this to you- He nurses her back to health- Forbidden desire- One bed and One horse- She’ll hate me for this, but at least she’ll be safe… and books like Blood and Ash, The Serpent & the Wings of Night, and The Plated Prisoner Series.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s the only one who ever loved him—and the only one he can never have. Jude lost everything one spring day when he crashed his car into an apple tree on the side of the road. A man is dead, and there’s no way he can ever right that wrong. He’d steer clear of Colebury, Vermont forever if he could. But an ex-con in recovery for his drug addiction can’t find a job just anywhere.
Sophie Haines is stunned by his reappearance. After a three year absence, the man who killed her brother and broke her heart is suddenly everywhere she turns. It’s hard not to stare at how much he’s changed. The bad boy who used to love her didn’t have big biceps and sun-kissed hair. And he’d never volunteer in the church kitchen.
No one wants to see Sophie and Jude back together, least of all Sophie’s police chief father. But it’s a small town. And forbidden love is a law unto itself.
This book slayed me. I was up until 3am finishing it! -Feeding My Addiction Book Reviews Sarina Bowen has topped herself again. I couldn’t put down Steadfast! -Unapologetic Book Addict A dark and heart rending story. I was inspired to think more about giving people second chances and the benefit of the doubt. Also? It’s really, really sexy. -Tiff at Mostly YA Lit
