by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
BRAND NEW from Louise Guy comes a totally heart-wrenching, emotional family drama about an unforgettable dilemma, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Emma Robinson. ??? In your own darkest hour, would you help a child in need?When a teenage girl with haunted eyes enters Bec’s world, she stirs something in Bec she thought she’d buried long ago.Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Bec is barely keeping her life together. But there’s something about Skye, motherless, wary and alone, that reaches into the shadows of Bec’s past. Twenty years ago, she was that lost girl, grieving her twin brother and cut off from her parents after one terrible night. Now, with the threat of those same parents re-entering her life, Bec makes an impulsive decision: she offers Skye food, shelter and the promise of help.When Bec’s search for help brings Anna into their world, the connection feels almost fated. Anna has demons of her own. A past she’s fought to bury and a brother’s name she’s desperate to clear.Both women believe they know what’s best for Skye. But as past and present collide, each will be forced to face truths they thought they’d left behind.A completely heartbreaking family drama, like nothing you’ve ever read before! Order now!Readers love Louise Guy:‘OMG! I’m still flabbergasted at how brilliant this book is… Cleverly and masterfully written… Left me in awe… Another WOW read from the domestic drama goddess who has fast become one of my favourite writers.’ Reader review ?????‘WOW, WOW and WOW, this book is awesome what a fabulous story, truly do not miss this book. It had me turning the pages, so many thoughts going through my mind.’ Reader review ?????‘Wow, what a page turner… I swear that Louise’s books get more intriguing with each new release – such a brilliant storyteller!!’ Reader review ?????‘What an absolute ripper of a book!!… I literally read this book in two sittings and I cannot speak highly enough of the writing and the plot, it ticked all my boxes.’ Reader review ?????‘OMG, this book was riveting. Best I’ve read in a long time. Had my heart in my throat but just couldn’t stop turning the pages.’ Reader review ?????‘Just wonderful… An incredibly tense and suspenseful novel that is wonderfully realistic and moving… The characters are very real as are the situations… I was still reading at 5am unable to sleep until I knew what was happening. Louise writes with passion and empathy and incredible understanding… Just brilliant.’ Reader review ?????‘This book was incredible! I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up… So heartfelt… It was emotional but heart-warming… A MUST READ!’ Reader review ?????‘I couldn’t put it down – the very definition of a page turner.’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Welcome to Pretty Beach – a complete set of heartwarming feel-good, small town stories with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast.Sweet, small town romantic women’s fiction you’ll adore. ‘Polly Babbington is a truly gifted storyteller. *****.’ Amazon Review.Chloe Butterworth has quite a nice life, thank you very much. A little cottage, a little girl, & a more than okay little existence.But after the funeral of her mother, she is confronted by what to do with what was once her family holiday home and a rather large amount of debt. A chance read of an article in a two-year-old magazine at a motorway services station catapults Chloe onto a journey to a different chapter. A new adventure in a tiny little coastal town called Pretty Beach.As she and her daughter Ivy move into the old holiday house with its huge garden, tumbledown greenhouses and embark on her ludicrous idea, everything goes swimmingly and she only wished she’d taken the plunge sooner.With her head in the flower beds, her new adventure turning out rather well and her heart most definitely not looking for love, along comes Lando Jones and Chloe for once in her life is taken by surprise.Determined to stick by her principles that she doesn’t need or want anyone to make her feel successful and especially not a partner, Chloe tries to convince herself that Lando can stay in a nice little compartment labelled ‘casual.’ Lando has other ideas.Romcom readers on contemporary romance author Polly Babbington’I would like to give this book 10 stars if I could. Polly never ceases to amaze me with her storylines and characters but somehow she does it with every one of her books. I highly recommend.’Mrs Hall, Amazon Review ?????’If I could give 6 starsI would! Eminently readable, I devoured this in a day. You won’t be disappointed with this read, whether this is your 1st book of Polly’s or you have eagerly been awaiting the next Pretty Beach instalment like me, just get plenty of supplies and a comfy place to settle down and read – bliss.’ Jenny, Amazon Review ?????’Once again Polly deserves more than 5 stars, I was totally hooked from page 1. I have read all Polly’s books and love every one of them.’ Sue, Amazon Review ?????’Love these stories! Polly Babbington is so skilled at creating a place and characters where you are drawn into their lives, challenges and triumphs. Looking forward to the next one in the series! Amazon Review ?????’I wish I could give more than 5stars for this book & all the previous books written by this very talented author.’ Liz K, Amazon Review
by Philip Eliot | May 18, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Jack has some ‘splainin’ to do!
That’s right! Callie Lassiter’s normally well-behaved Great Dane Jack has run off and done the wild thing with the neighbor’s dog. It must be puppy love! It’s doubly embarrassing since she’s a professional dog trainer. Of course, the neighbor would have to be hot, hot nightclub owner bad boy Owen McKay, just the kind of man Callie is determined to avoid.
Owen’s comfortable with his playboy status and the hype in the media. But the ground moves beneath his feet when he gets an eyeful of the girl next door. The Dog Whisperer never looked this good! How can he convince this wholesome honey that his player days are behind him? Maybe Jill, his Great Dane can help him with this dilemma now that she’s pregnant and Callie’s dog is to blame.
Is this bad boy a bad bet?
Beware of dogs, romance and deep belly laughs!
Going to the Dogs is a romp through the urban jungle of New York City to find true love, the perfect cocktail, and expensive heels. Dog is a man’s best friend, but sometimes a woman just needs a hot man in the city. This series will appeal to a mature crowd, especially fans of Sex in The City.
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by Philip Eliot | May 18, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Jack has some ‘splainin’ to do!
That’s right! Callie Lassiter’s normally well-behaved Great Dane Jack has run off and done the wild thing with the neighbor’s dog. It must be puppy love! It’s doubly embarrassing since she’s a professional dog trainer. Of course, the neighbor would have to be hot, hot nightclub owner bad boy Owen McKay, just the kind of man Callie is determined to avoid.
Owen’s comfortable with his playboy status and the hype in the media. But the ground moves beneath his feet when he gets an eyeful of the girl next door. The Dog Whisperer never looked this good! How can he convince this wholesome honey that his player days are behind him? Maybe Jill, his Great Dane can help him with this dilemma now that she’s pregnant and Callie’s dog is to blame.
Is this bad boy a bad bet?
Beware of dogs, romance and deep belly laughs!
Going to the Dogs is a romp through the urban jungle of New York City to find true love, the perfect cocktail, and expensive heels. Dog is a man’s best friend, but sometimes a woman just needs a hot man in the city. This series will appeal to a mature crowd, especially fans of Sex in The City.
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by Philip Eliot | May 18, 2026 | Mystery |
SIX CLASSIC BRITISH DETECTIVE MYSTERIES BY MASTER STORYTELLER, ERNEST DUDLEY.Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.Six stories. Six cases. Each detective brings their own quirks—but they all share one thing in common: a relentless pursuit of the truth.Meet the unlikely heroes who step forward when the law falters:MR WALKER WANTS TO KNOWGenial junk dealer Mr. Walker is part of the furniture on London’s streets. He works by the motto “anything ter oblige”. So when the local jeweller is murdered, Mr. Walker lends a hand to good friend Detective Inspector Wedge to fill in the details.LOOK OUT FOR LUCIFERInspector Faithfull is calm and unshakably methodical, working along Sergeant Somers, a more cautious but loyal officer. After a series of thefts, they’re forced into a hunt for a criminal mastermind known only as “Lucifer”.THE HARASSED HEROHypochondriac Murray Selwyn has a bad heart and aching bones. He becomes an unlikely hero when he’s muddled up in crime and blackmail. With the help of his trusty man servant, Murray must summon his courage to thwart the crooks’ plans.THE CROOKED INNFilmmakers Max and Dan are stranded after a mix-up. They seek shelter at an eerie inn packed with shady guests. But their getaway turns deadly when they uncover a shocking murder . . .THE CROOKED STRAIGHTAfter a series of suspicious warehouse fires, Private detective Nat Craig is hired to find the real culprit. Scotland Yard think they’ve found him, but Craig knows they’ve got the wrong man.THE DARK BUREAUAlgy Dark works at Scotland Yard heading up a bureau investigating international gangs. When one of his men disappears after exposing a crime organization on TV, it’s clear they hit too close to the gang’s bone. Dark must stop them, and ensure his team returns unharmed.GET HOURS OF READING PLEASURE WITH THESE SIX CLASSIC MYSTERIES. NOW IN GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.MEET THE AUTHORErnest Dudley wore many hats. He was an actor, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, and a marathon runner until late in life. Readers may know him best for his classic mystery fiction. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers’ Association and was a lifetime member until his death in 2006.READERS LOVE ERNEST DUDLEY:‘Thrilling, perplexing, and immensely enjoyable’ Thomas Waugh??? ? ? ‘Perfect for fans of historical crime fiction.’ Dorset Reader??? ? ? ‘Loved every page.’ Teresa H. M??? ? ? ‘Really held my interest. Didn’t want to put it down.’ Linda
