by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When Alice Loveday inherits a tumble-down seaside cottage from the father she never knew, she leaves behind city life and heads for the picturesque Cornish village of Saffron Bay. But the tight-knit community isn’t as welcoming as she’d hoped, and the Loveday name still carries the shadow of a scandal no one wants to speak of.Determined to make a fresh start, Alice throws herself into restoring the cottage, and into village life. But the more she learns about her father’s past, the more she realises that some secrets in Saffron Bay run deep. And when she crosses paths with Luke Richards, the kind local builder with a complicated history of his own, Alice must decide whether to guard her heart or risk opening it to love, and the possibility of belonging.As storms roll across the coast and old wounds are laid bare, Alice discovers that second chances can come from the most unexpected places… and that sometimes, coming home is the bravest thing of all.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In the shadow of betrayal lies a twisted game of vengeance. An addictive domestic thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alice Feeney. A funeral tore them apart, but digging the same grave could bring them back together… even if it’s their own.Violet and Gabrielle have been best friends since childhood, sharing everything—even the things they’d rather not. But when a devastating accident left a rift in their once unbreakable bond, each tried to carve out a life of her own, free from the reminders of that tragic day.When the death of Gabrielle’s grandmother brings them back together, they’re hopeful they can mend old wounds. After all, they’ve both been lonely since they parted ways. But Violet isn’t completely alone now—she has a new man in her life. Gabrielle is in love. Though history has told Gabby it’s dangerous to introduce any love interest to Violet, she’s eager to make sure this time is different. This time, they aren’t going to let anything come between them. But rekindling their friendship is soon overshadowed by unexpected horrors. Both feel as if they’re being watched. They catch glimpses of people who can’t possibly exist. And a new series of threatening events seem far too deliberate to be mere accidents. The paranoia soon drives them further from each other—and from sanity.Is it all in their heads? Or has their past come back to haunt them? As Violet and Gabrielle are pulled deeper into a web of lies and obsession, they find themselves bound together in a deadly game they never chose to play. Told through a series of chilling letters—each more disturbing than the last—their shared history begins to unravel, revealing a trail of secrets, betrayal, and a shocking truth neither woman could have anticipated. Though perhaps they should have. After all, they’re far from innocent. One might end up in an early grave—maybe she’d even deserve it. But will the other put her there? Cruel Bonds is an unputdownable domestic thriller about love, obsession, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect those they love. It is the first novel in the Between Us series, but all novels in the Between Us world can be read as standalones. If you love unreliable narrators, family secrets, and shocking twists, this addictive epistolary thriller is perfect for fans of Kiersten Modglin, Lucinda Berry, and Freida McFadden.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Over 200,000 Erin O’Reilly Books sold!USA TODAY Bestselling Book 1 in the Erin O’Reilly Mysteries seriesBe sure to pick up the whole series today!Erin learned a lot from her partner: stay alert, follow your nose, and once you’ve got your teeth in them, never let go.It’s tough working nights with the NYPD. The crime rate is high, the hours are terrible, and forget about a personal life. So when Officer O’Reilly and her K-9 Rolf switch over to the day shift, things are looking up. She’s even able to find time for a new boyfriend.But when the theft of a priceless painting from the Queens Museum leaves a fellow police officer dead, Erin and her four-legged partner find themselves dealing with dangerous criminals, sleazy art dealers, and obstructive detectives in a race to capture the killers…and just maybe bring closure to a 75-year-old crime.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The hole they dug was not deep. A white flour bag encased the little body. Three small faces watched from the window, eyes black with terror.The child in the middle spoke without turning his head. ‘I wonder which one of us will be next?’When a woman’s body is discovered in a cathedral and hours later a young man is found hanging from a tree outside his home, Detective Lottie Parker is called in to lead the investigation. Both bodies have the same distinctive tattoo clumsily inscribed on their legs. It’s clear the pair are connected, but how?The trail leads Lottie to St Angela’s, a former children’s home, with a dark connection to her own family history. Suddenly the case just got personal.As Lottie begins to link the current victims to unsolved murders decades old, two teenage boys go missing. She must close in on the killer before they strike again, but in doing so is she putting her own children in terrifying danger?Lottie is about to come face to face with a twisted soul who has a very warped idea of justice.Fans of Rachel Abbott, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni will be gripped by this page-turning serial killer thriller, guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night.What everyone is saying about The Missing Ones:’I had been looking forward to reading this book and I was not disappointed. I will certainly be reading more books in this series.’ Angela Marsons’This debut novel from Gibney is just EVERYTHING!!! This was THE BEST book I have read in quite some time. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!’ Butterfly’s Booknerdia Blog‘Totally riveting and 100% engrossing.’ Books From Dusk Till Dawn’A gripping read from beginning to finish.’ Deja Read’AMAZING! Really well written and kept me itching to read the next page. It was unputdownable! Cannot wait to read book two when released.’ Goodreads Reviewer’I was immediately grabbed by the opening paragraph and was so enthralled that I read it in two sittings. I only put it down when my eyes refused to stay open!’ Goodreads Reviewer’It’s one of those stories where you look at the clock and you think just a couple more chapters, and then you look again and hours have gone by. It was well worth the lack of sleep.’ Goodreads Reviewer’A phenomenal read for a debut novel – when I say good, I mean gooooooooood.’ Page Turners Nook‘Gibney definitely is a writer to watch and an exciting new voice in crime fiction.’ But Books are Better’This story has it all, compelling characters, a strong plot, a lot of action, suspense, and tension. Reading this novel was fascinating and totally engaging.’ Carol’s Place’I have found a new crime author to add to my must read list. I find it incredible that this is a debut novel, as it’s polished, well plotted and gripping.’ The Book Review Café’Thrilling … filled with twists and turns that surprise you out of nowhere; it is dark, mysterious, and gripping.’ The Reading Lodge’Wow! Thrilling and tense, with so many twists. A page-turning, unputdownable read. The suspense builds up throughout the book and the pace never lets down. And the ending – wow! I did not see it coming! I am in awe of this author. Five amazing stars.’ Renita D’Silva’Every now and then something good comes into your life. Well in this case two things have. Detective Inspector Lottie Parker and her team; and the author Patricia Gibney who has written a brilliant page turner of a crime thriller. Let’s hope we hear a lot more from both of them.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
GET *FOUR* CLASSIC CRIME MYSTERIES IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Discover classic whodunits from a golden age of crime writing featuring opera-loving, puzzle-solving Cambridge academic Dr Davie.____________________PRAISE FOR V.C. CLINTON-BADDELEY:‘For intelligence, humour, observation and unforced charm, Mr Clinton-Baddeley is splendid value.’ Sunday Times‘College setting described with loving care and plenty of humour.’ Observer‘Admirable detective story. . . Fully recommended.’ Guardian‘Mr Clinton-Baddeley’s first thriller is as likeable as his old-fashioned amateur detective.’ Times Literary Supplement‘The pleasure lies in the literacy and intelligence of the narrative and of the dialogue.’ Tablet‘Those whose tastes rise above beatings-up and nudes, please note. Oh! yes: and it’s a very good detective story too.’ Francis Iles, Guardian‘The most likeable of elderly don-detectives.’ Maurice Richardson, Observer____________________IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: DEATH’S BRIGHT DARTBrilliant minds gather at St Nicholas’s College, Cambridge, for a conference. But the last thing they’re expecting is murder. Dr Brauer is three sentences into his lecture when he suddenly collapses. His death is pronounced as being from a heart attack, but Dr Davie isn’t so sure . . . With plenty of suspects, our amateur sleuth Dr Davie will need all his wits about him to solve this mystery.BOOK 2: MY FOE OUTSTRETCH’D BENEATH THE TREEMorris Brent has it all: good looks, a beautiful mistress, and a membership at the exclusive Chesterfield Club in London. Then one morning, fellow club-member and amateur sleuth Dr Davie stumbles across Brent lying face down beneath a tree in the well-kept, members-only garden. Beaten and suffocated. Davie’s investigation leads him from the club to a women’s college and finally to the opening night at the opera where Davie is about to witness the performance of a lifetime . . .BOOK 3: ONLY A MATTER OF TIMEDark dealings are afoot at Bexminster Electronics. Company secretary Robert Coppleston discovers secrets are being leaked to their Japanese rivals. But by whom? Then a body is discovered in a hedge in Combe Court. The victim has a large bruise on the side of his neck, the contents of his pockets scattered around him. A second body is found with bruising to the neck. The town thinks it has a killer in its midst. It’s time for Dr Davie to begin his investigations, even if it means putting his own life on the line.BOOK 4: NO CASE FOR THE POLICEDr Davie arrives in his hometown of Tidwell St Peter’s for the funeral of his childhood friend Robert Cassillis. As Robert’s literary executor, Davie wastes no time going through Robert’s voluminous papers after the funeral, and makes a shocking discovery. One of Robert’s journals contains notes on the recent death of Adam Merrick, who drowned in a quarry. The police believe his death was a tragic accident, but Robert thought otherwise . . . Robert’s widow implores Davie to destroy the journal. But Davie wants to find out what really happened.YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SERIES OF CHARMING MURDER MYSTERIES FEATURING THE ELDERLY DON-DETECTIVE, DR DAVIE.Fans of Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham, Anthony Horowitz, Dorothy L. Sayers and Faith Martin will be charmed by this series of absorbing classic murder mysteries.ALSO BY V.C. CLINTON-BADDELEYTHE CAMBRIDGE CLASSIC MURDER MYSTERIESBook 1: DEATH’S BRIGHT DARTBook 2: MY FOE OUTSTRETCH’D BENEATH THE TREEBook 3: ONLY A MATTER OF TIMEBook 4: NO CASE FOR THE POLICEBook 5: TO STUDY A LONG SILENCE
