by Philip Eliot | May 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
250 Pages of Small-Town Secrets, Summer Thrills, and a Cold Case That’s Heating Up.Summer has officially arrived in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and the town is buzzing with tourists, lakefront festivals, and more gossip than Scarlett James knows what to do with. Scarlett is finally settling in—finding her rhythm at her grandmother’s side, leaning on her ride-or-die friends, and trying to ignore the undeniable spark with the town’s handsome police chief.But the amusement ends abruptly when human remains are discovered beneath the local amusement park.What starts as a shocking discovery quickly unravels into a decades-old family tragedy that the town’s elite would rather keep buried. As Scarlett and her friends—Bree, Zoey, and Della—dive into the investigation, they realize the park’s history is darker than any roller coaster drop.Between dodging danger at the carnival and navigating new, tempting romantic interests that complicate her life, Scarlett finds a chilling discovery: the secrets surfacing might be the first real lead she’s had into her own parents’ fatal car accident years ago.In this deeper, 250-page mystery, the stakes are higher, the friendships are stronger, and the truth is more dangerous than ever. Can Scarlett solve the mystery of the park before she becomes its next permanent attraction?Amused to Death is Book 2 in the ongoing Scarlett James Cozy Mystery series. Continue your binge-read of Spirit Lake today!
by Philip Eliot | May 11, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
I didn’t mean to unleash hell. But here we are.I was born into the Byrne bloodline—pure witch royalty. Too bad the universe skipped me when it handed out actual powers. No spells. No spark. Just attitude, fists, and a resting witch face sharp enough to cut glass.With zero spells to my name, I became the coven’s best demon-slayer just to prove I wasn’t useless. Spoiler: no one was impressed.My grandmother looked at me like I was a broken heirloom. The other witches either pitied me or wanted me gone. Only Sissily—my loud, loyal, batcrap best friend—stuck by me.I’m Hazel Byrne, and magical disappointment was kind of my thing.Right up until I blew up the coven library.That little disaster woke something inside me. Turns out I wasn’t powerless—I was sealed. Bound by blood pacts and buried secrets. And now that my magic’s out, every supernatural creep with a grudge wants a piece of me.Now demons are circling, the coven’s in chaos, and I’m not sure if the magic inside me will save us—or tear everything apart.If fierce witches, feral magic, and unhinged best friends are your thing, you’ll love Resting Witch Face. It’s the explosive first book in the Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery, a paranormal women’s fiction and urban fantasy series packed with chaos, heart, and hexed high drama._________________________________Praise for the Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery series:????? “Hazel is a witch with no powers except for her quick-witted mouth… I love how she empowered herself by being the best fighter in her coven.”????? “Hazel and Sissily are so funny and feisty… Hazel is the best fighter, and Sissily is one of the strongest witches. As close as sisters.”????? “Such an exciting plot! Humor and action! Can’t wait for the rest of it.”????? “Between trying to kick demon butt and trying to not drool over the hot new guy in the coven she has her hands full.”????? “This book has a sweet, cactus-like leading lady, a kickbutt bestie, and a complicated family with secrets I can’t easily predict.”????? “I’m a huge Kim Harrison, Yasmine Galenorn, and Faith Hunter fan. Now I get to add Maya Daniels to my list of favorite authors.”????? “Snarky and sassy and bitchy and all-around funny. I love Hazel and Sissily—best friends with no filter.”????? “Maya’s writing is flawless and the characters are full of snark and attitude. I loved it!”????? “Hazel’s attitude cracked me up. Then the emotions hit. Her relationship with her grandmother really got me.”????? “Funny, action-packed, and filled with magical drama. I read it in one sitting.”
by Philip Eliot | May 11, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Happily Ever After College has been churning out fairy godmothers for centuries.But their outdated curriculum can’t keep up with the modern world.They need something edgy. Something new, to keep true love alive.They need Paris Beaufont.Find out how she changes Happily Ever After College and the world with this 9-book urban fantasy boxset.—This fairy loses her lunch if she watches a romantic comedy. Love songs give her hives. She punched the last guy who tried to flirt with her.Needless to say, Paris Beaufont isn’t the romantic type.But she’s going to have to learn how to create budding love for others or she’s going to jail.When a series of criminal offenses forces Paris to attend fairy godmother college, she has to learn not to just stomach romance, but to master it.What this fairy godmother in-training learns isn’t just about love. And what she does for the college might change the planet forever—It is love that makes the world go round, after all.Included in this box set:The Unexplainable Fairy GodmotherThe Mysterious Lost ChildUnsuspecting TroubleThe Shatterproof MagicianThe Independent FairyCreative MatchmakerThe Thoughtful RebelThe Holistic CreatorThe Unexpected PeacekeeperScroll up and grab the complete boxed set today!
by Philip Eliot | May 11, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
It’s 1980. And there’s a church steeple at the bottom of Lake Lanier. Sixteen-year-old Keisha Montgomery sees it her first night at the lake house — straight lines where straight lines shouldn’t be, sixty yards from the dock, twenty feet down. Her parents say it’s a summer house. Her father, a civil rights attorney, says he’s here for work.Then Mae appears on the dock. She’s also sixteen. Cotton dress, bare feet. Dead since 1912.Mae has been waiting decades for someone who would sit still long enough to see her. She has a story to tell — about a boy who told a lie, about Night Riders with torches, about a thousand Black people driven from their homes, and about the sheriff who flooded their graves to bury the evidence.Neurodiverse before anyone knew what that meant, Keisha has to decide what to do with the truth. Because the sheriff is still alive. His grandson is the boy asking her to the drive-in. And the whole county is built on bones nobody wants to name.Some secrets refuse to stay buried.
by Philip Eliot | May 11, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“This. Was. Adorable. I swooned for both of these two HARD! This is grumpy x sunshine delivered!” Reader review, ?????”Heartwarming and funny… the banter is truly next level… a wonderful and cozy read.” Reader review, ?????A funny and sweet slow-burn grumpy x sunshine cozy romance: found family, office intrigue and all the feels.Video editor Ben Blumenthal has perfected the art of cynicism… until he meets Pete Bailey, a devastatingly handsome chef whose sunny disposition should be annoying but somehow isn’t. Ben’s used to keeping people at arm’s length; Pete’s a walking catastrophe who somehow stays cheerful despite it all. But as Ben works side by side with Pete in the kitchen, he discovers there’s much, much more to this beautiful mess of a man than meets the eye…Perfect for fans of The Charm Offensive, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston. Recipe for Trouble is a male x male contemporary romance, featuring:Grumpy x sunshineRivals to loversSlow burn, closed doorWorkplace romanceFood as a love languageWitty banterFound familyBig city romanceFamily wounds / complicated rootsWhat readers are saying about Recipe for Trouble:”Ben and Pete’s chemistry hit me hard, straight away. I am feral for both of them.” Reader review, ?????”An utterly compelling, emotionally layered, highly original romance… laugh-out-loud funny and heartache-inducing… incredibly satisfying… Morrison’s writing is truly distinctive for the genre — intelligent and assured… a book that will stay with me for a long time.” Reader review, ?????”One of my books of the year… Funny, charming, compelling… I totally fell for Pete and Ben.” Reader review, ?????”This book was a joy… genuine emotional arcs… this really cemented Morrison on my list of must-read authors.” Reader review, ?????”This book was such a joy to read!… Heartwarming and funny… the banter is truly next level… a wonderful and cozy read.” Reader review, ?????”Love love love!… Sweet, funny, heartwarming… The characters were so lovable and well developed.” Reader review, ?????”A slow burn without spice, full of witty characters… the transition in their relationship feels organic.” Reader review, ?????”As an avid MM romance reader… Ben and Pete are both flawed but lovable, and the writing is so engaging and funny that I really couldn’t put this one down.” Reader review, ?????”Hilarious and adorable… My partner ended up reading over my shoulder because I kept bursting out laughing.” Reader review, ?????”Adorable and extremely well-written. I laughed out loud frequently.” Reader review, ?????”Super sweet and cute!… I highly recommend this book.” Reader review, ?????
