by Philip Eliot | Mar 5, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
A 2022 MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD NOMINEEIn Jane Austen’s revered Pride and Prejudice, Mary, the middle sister, is often passed over. Until now…Upon the death of her father, Mary Bennet’s life is thrown into turmoil. With no fortune or marriage prospects, Mary must rely on the kindness of her relatives. When a mysterious late-night visit by an unknown relative—a Lady Trafford from Castle Durrington—leads to an extended stay and the chance for an education, Mary gratefully accepts the opportunity.But even as she arrives at the castle, she’s faced with one mystery after another. Who is Lady Trafford really and what is she hiding? Do her secrets and manipulations place the small seaside community at risk of an invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte? Always curious, Mary sets out to discover the truth. But when she discovers the dead body of a would-be thief she outed prior to her father’s funeral, Mary jeopardizes her position at the castle and her family’s good name in her quest for the truth.Never underestimate the observation skills of a woman who hides in the background.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 5, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It and The Murder After the Night Before’I was rooting for Kitty even as she killed more men (oops!). Funny and twisty in the best of ways’ Tasha Coryell***********************************************My name is Kitty Collins and I’m a serial killer.I don’t want to kill. It’s just so hard to resist. Some men really, really deserve it.Men like Blaze Bundy, an anonymous influencer spreading misogyny online. He’s making it very hard for me to control my murderous urges.Meanwhile I’m in the South of France to watch my mother marry a man I’ve never met. I should be drinking cocktails and focusing on my tan, not plotting a murder.But a woman’s work is never done. Surely one more teensy little kill wouldn’t hurt, would it?*********************************************’Brent is brilliant at cutting right to the (literal) heart of misogyny, using her trademark acerbic humour’ Amy Beashel’Darkly hilarious… Come for the sharp-tongue prose and pitch-black comedy, stay for the careful dismantling of toxic masculinity’ Laurie Elizabeth FlynnFans of How to Kill Your Family and Bad Sisters will love this deliciously dark, hilariously twisted new novel. Readers are obsessed with Kitty Collins:’In a world of toxic masculinity and misogyny, we all need a Kitty Collins’ ?????’A riot from start to finish… I’m hopeful that we haven’t heard the last of our favourite serial killer’ ?????’Full of dark humour, wit and misogynistic men getting their comeuppance, this is a book that I highly recommend ’ ?????‘Being a man I really shouldn’t like this book. Well I didn’t like it. I loved it! Oh I just couldn’t stop reading this.’ ?????‘How to Kill Men was an absolute treat to read, sending out American Psycho and Promising Young Woman vibes.’ ?????‘AMAZING!!! Where has Kitty been all my life?’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 5, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In Atlanta’s shadows, where secrets fester and the missing stay buried, one woman’s quest for truth threatens to unearth her own haunted past…Jenna Wyatt thought she’d left her demons behind when she traded her GBI badge for a private detective’s license. But when a desperate mother’s plea echoes the unsolved mystery of Jenna’s own missing sister, she’s pulled into a labyrinth of deceit spanning decades.Reluctantly partnering with Jack Parks, a magnetic ex-NCIS investigator, Jenna probes into Atlanta’s underbelly, uncovering a chilling pattern of abductions and murders. As they peel back layers of lies, Jenna and Jack find themselves trapped in a deadly game where every revelation brings them closer to danger—and to the ghosts Jenna has spent a lifetime trying to outrun.With lives hanging in the balance, Jenna must confront her darkest fears and decide: how much is she willing to sacrifice for the truth?USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni and Allison Brennan.___________________Praise for Carolyn Ridder Aspenson:“Intelligent, clever and snarky, PI Jenna Wyatt is a woman you don’t want to cross.” —Bruce Robert Coffin, bestselling author of Crimson Thaw”Utterly compelling and taut with tension, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers another must-read series.” —Ava Roberts, author of The Perfect Boyfriend“With more twists and turns, bumps and crashes than an Atlanta highway at rush hour, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s latest series will take your breath away.” —Shannon Baker, award-winning author of Stripped Bare___________________What readers are saying:????? “…twisty…”????? “…addicting.”????? “…a brilliant plot…”????? “…drama, suspense, emotion and action!”????? “I would give 10 stars if it were possible…”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A heartwarming cozy mystery series with endearing friendships, puzzling mysteries, and a little romance. Includes books 21-30 in the bestselling Dune House Cozy Mystery Series.When Suzie inherits a grand, old house on the beach, she together with her best-friend, Mary, go to see the dilapidated structure. With Suzie looking for a new challenge and Mary’s impending divorce, the friends decide to refurbish the old house back into its former glory as a majestic B&B. What started off as a few days away turns into a new beginning. In their fifties the two friends never expected the exciting adventures their decision would lead to. They love life in the beautiful beachside setting, filled with fun, romance, and a bit of sleuthing.This box set includes:Fame, Food, and MurderBeaches and BetrayalFatal FestivitiesSunsets, Smoke, and SuspicionHobbies and HomicideAnchors and AbductionFriends, Family, and FugitivesPalm Trees and ProtestsRoad Trip, Risk, and RevengeFruit Smoothies and FeloniesIf you like page-turning cozy mysteries with strong female sleuths, baffling mysteries and a long list of suspicious characters, you’ll love these heartwarming whodunnits by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell.Get this Dune House Cozy Mystery Ten Book Box Set and start solving the mysteries today!
by Philip Eliot | Mar 5, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
He needs a marriage of convenience. She can’t imagine anything more inconvenient…Paisley Bent is having a day. The dilapidated ice cream truck she dreams of converting to her dream taco truck is next to inoperable, and she can’t afford to fix it. The social media show she launched cooking tacos has been poached by her brother-in-law, and just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, Paisley arrives home to find her boyfriend cheating on her. Enraged, Paisley starts to enact some creative revenge, but her public meltdown is interrupted by a hot, handsome stranger.Everson Loving has a problem, and Paisley might be the solution. To honor his mother, he wants to open a library, but his inheritance is held up due to an irritating clause—marriage. Paisley is gorgeous, sexy, funny and a wicked talent fixing his favorite food. She’s also in desperate need of cash. Can Ever convince her to fake wedded bliss for six months?They both have a reason to lie, but why does their fake love feel like the truth?Taco ’Bout Love is a steamy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy perfect for fans of fake dating, foodie romance, and opposites-attract love stories.
