by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A widowed single mom gets a second chance at love with the police officer her late husband asked to protect his family in this inspirational romance.When he promised to watch over his late partner’s wife and daughters, Dan didn’t expect to fall for beautiful widow Jessica Michaels. She’s the one woman Dan shouldn’t pursue, but can’t resist. Though his growing feelings warn him to stay away, Jessica needs him now more than ever.Jessica’s always thought of Dan simply as her husband’s friend. But as he spends time helping her with the girls, Jessica realizes her true feelings for Dan are much more than platonic. Torn between love and loyalty, can Jessica and Dan build a future together without betraying the past?
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
The fighting has long since ended. But the conflict is far from over Twenty years after the Second World War, five tough veterans return to the Sahara in a desperate search for bomb-buried bullion. But twenty years can change a man. Young ideals have been replaced by greed. Comradeship has vanished along with innocence. And treachery and murder are rife among them. This exciting adventure is set against the backdrop of the Western Desert and scene of the Eighth Army battles, in this blistering, scorching read, perfect for fans of David McDine, Hammond Innes and Alistair MacLean.
About the Author Max Hennessy was the pen-name of John Harris. He had a wide variety of jobs from sailor to cartoonist and became a highly inventive, versatile writer. In addition to crime fiction, Hennessy was a master of the war novel and drew heavily on his experiences in both the navy and air force, serving in the Second World War. His novels reflect the reality of war mixed with a heavy dose of conflict and adventure.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The girl shuddered violently as she hid behind the crumbling walls. Through the gloom she saw something that made her blood freeze in fear, and heard the heavy footsteps. She knew there was no way out… When the call comes in about a lonely woman found burned to death in a deserted cottage, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. Her investigation swiftly reveals the victim has no family to mourn her. As a young girl, she was abandoned by her parents and hidden away at the Sisters of Forgiveness Convent. Has something in her tragic past led to her murder?Then Lottie discovers that she had a visitor just before she died. A young journalist, Imelda, had called on the vulnerable woman. Could she have something to do with her death?Lottie’s search takes her to the abandoned convent, and as she takes in the imposing dark walls, she can only imagine how terrified the girls must have been. The old caretaker on site tells Lottie that a woman matching Imelda’s description had been there a day earlier…But later that day, Lottie is devastated to learn that the caretaker has been scalded to death like the woman in the cottage. Imelda is the only connection between the victims, and Lottie is in a race against time to find her.Yet when Imelda’s blood-stained jacket is found in an abandoned farm-building Lottie fears that the killer has got to the young journalist first. Desperate to find Imelda alive, and identify the deadly perpetrator, Lottie needs to find answers from the other broken women who were hidden at the convent. But can she find them before another victim is silenced forever?A totally addictive page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel McLean, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, Hidden Daughters will have you hooked.What everyone is saying about Hidden Daughters:‘Absolutely finger-licking good,… fantastic. 5 stars.’ B for Book Review, ?????‘Yes……..Lottie is Back!!!!!! …I loved it, and it was another totally addictive and absolutely gripping crime thriller that will have you gripped from the beginning till the very end’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘This is a completely compelling page-turner… this book more than deserves the 5/5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow!! What another absolutely riveting, non-stop action packed crime thriller from this epic author!!! I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!! Not that I can say I am surprised as I absolutely LOVE Lottie and that gang!!’ Bookworm86 ?????‘Would give it six stars if I could!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was totally hooked the whole way through and found it very difficult to tear myself away, especially as the tension continued to rise!’ Portable Magic, ?????‘A chilling, edge-of-your-seat read that will knock the life right out of you. Another brilliant book from this author it kept me entertained from the very first page! The author takes us on a journey, packed with twists there were so many twists just when I thought I knew how it was going to end boom another twist… Fantastic! I just couldn’t put it down and one I will be thinking about for a very long time’ Acreveiws by M, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
In the chaos of war, can their love survive? 1939. Kathleen Gallagher is training to be a handywoman – an illegal midwife in West Belfast – when war is declared. As soon as a call goes out for volunteers to join the home front, she jumps at the chance to aid the ambulance service. She won’t let her community down when they need her the most.When Liam Flynn, the older brother of her best friend – and her very first kiss – also volunteers, the two of them are suddenly thrown together once more. Kathleen still dreams of the bells ringing in the New Year and the snow falling as their lips brushed, all those years ago. But she has a secret. And it’s one that means they can never be together . . .But with the Belfast Blitz raining chaos and destruction, and the volunteers pushed to their limits, the pair can’t help but grow closer, the secrets of their past starting to feel insignificant against the backdrop of war.In the middle of it all, can Kathleen overcome her worries, and finally let herself fall in love?This historical romance feels like Call the Midwife, but set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin and Mandy Robotham.Readers are already loving the first Irish Midwives book . . .’A gripping story, I couldn’t put this one down and read it in one day!’ ?????’A brilliant book that keeps you hooked’ ?????’An excellent story . . . a most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s’ ?????’I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent’ ?????’A lovely read. Very interesting and as it was set in Ireland made it different. Gave me an insight into how things worked in this era’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
????? “Overall, Styles offers readers a fantastic story that is so suspenseful and absorbing that it deserves a soundtrack, leaning into the unpredictability of both human and insect behavior”. — Jamie Michele, Readers FavoriteSHADOWED BY A FLY, ENSNARED BY AN ANCIENT CURSE.Can Ric evade the wicked entity that lurks in the shadows of his every move?Ric Hunter’s once mundane existence spirals into a chilling nightmare when a grotesque horsefly emerges, heralding a series of sinister events. Entangled in the web of a faltering marriage, Ric clings to the comfort of friendship—until the darkness descends. At his friend Gary’s home, Ric is confronted by a grim sight: a lingering fly crawling across Gary’s lifeless body after a baffling accident. This relentless creature stalks Ric everywhere—appearing in the hospital’s sterile halls, lurking in the confines of his car, and invading the sanctity of his own home.In a desperate alliance with his friend Spencer, they unravel a horrifying revelation—the fly is not merely a nuisance but a harbinger of death. As the body count rises and the fly’s menacing presence becomes inescapable, Ric and Spencer embark on a perilous journey.To discover the elusive key to their salvation, the duo must confront their most haunting regrets, seeking redemption before the fly’s malevolence devours them whole.Descend into a psychological horror where battling inner demons is the sole path to survival. Uncover the enigma of the fly today—before darkness claims everything.
