by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
‘If you like Agatha Christie , you will love this!’ Sarah, Netgalley A crumbling old manor house with its own sinister folly. A cast full of suspects with secrets to hide. And a killer waiting in the wings . . . Retirement suits actress Rina Martin just fine. Until she’s tempted back for one last hurrah, reprising her role as sharp-witted TV sleuth Lydia Marchant. But is Rina returning for an encore — or the final curtain ? Rina’s seen plenty of drama over the years. But nothing like the chaos she finds on location at Septon Hall. Her costar, the decidedly sour Grace Sweeting, gets a poison pen letter — in what looks like a tasteless prank. Until . . . Phil Perry, the show’s charming leading man, is found dead! Plunged in his neck is a glinting brooch, last seen on Grace’s stylish coat. Suddenly, everyone’s ready to point the finger at Grace. Only Rina has her doubts. Just because Grace is playing a murderess on TV that doesn’t make her one in real life. It’s up to Rina to pin down the truth, before the devious killer strikes again! If you love Agatha Christie, Jeanne M. Dams, Glenda Young, Stella Cameron, M.C. Beaton and Frances Evesham, prepare to be hooked by this enchanting, character-driven mystery! READERS LOVE RINA MARTIN: ????? ‘ Oohh this was so good! I love mysteries that have layers . . . it keeps me on my toes.’ Lori C. ‘A charmingly sinister cozy , perfect for curling up with on a rainy afternoon.’ Leanne, Netgalley ????? ‘Some complex twists and an exceptional red herring or three. A fine read .’ Jan T. ????? ‘An absolutely delightful cozy.’ Karen K. ????? ‘ Another fabulous instalment in this wonderful series . . . If I had the superpower of stepping into a fictional setting, I would love to have tea and cake at Rina’s.’ Amanda P. ????? ‘There’s never a dull moment with this mystery!’ Cindy A. ????? ‘ Loved it .’ Aileen G. ????? ‘A fun story . . . taking the reader on an exciting journey.’ Beatrice M.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
She didn’t anticipate a career change at fifty…let alone trip over a dead body. Forced to leave her celebrated career as an international war correspondent after an injury, Kate Tessler now dabbles in detective work in her Arizona hometown. She and her sister, Jen, need to take any job offered if they want to become true private investigators. When Jen’s college friend asks them to investigate suspicious activity at a motel he inherited, it sounds like a free vacation with a little surveillance thrown in—what could go wrong? But when Kate’s hot flashes wake her in the middle of the night, she wanders outside to cool off and stumbles over a dead body. Soon they’re caught up in their toughest—and most dangerous—case yet. Kate and Jen can’t trust anyone at the motel or the local police force they suspect of corruption. Good thing they have their eclectic senior sidekicks to share the undercover work. The lies pile up, the villains multiply, and the motel is hiding more secrets than they ever imagined. When they finally get a break in the case, Kate needs to ensure she and Jen aren’t collateral damage. This witty and fast-paced cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She moved to the countryside to keep her job—not to fall in love. But Willoughby Close has other plans. Emily David didn’t want to move to Willoughby Close. She was perfectly content in London, but when her boss, Henry Trent, asks her to relocate, she’s left with little choice. Emily prefers living on her own and finds comfort in her routines. But the well-meaning residents of Wychwood-on-Lea are determined to include her in their friendly circle—a prospect Emily finds utterly alarming. When sparks fly with local pub owner Owen Jones, Emily’s safe and fragile world threatens to shatter. She has too many secrets to keep, and Owen’s gentle understanding could be her undoing. But as Owen persists, Emily’s heart softens, and she begins to discover the wonder of trusting friends—and falling in love. That is, until she discovers Owen has a secret of his own… Can Willoughby Close work its charm and magic once more? And can someone who has been determined to stay lonely find—and trust—love right on her doorstep? Discover the heartwarming magic of Willoughby Close once more… with three new stories of hope and happily-ever-afters to look forward to.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A bloody vandalism, a grisly ritual murder and a growing string of sicknesses and disappearances begins to pull back the veil on an impossible growing horror… Veronica Belle, an average young woman with aspirations of becoming a horror writer has chosen the pastoral seaside town of Potter’s neck to inspire her… and yet things just don’t seem to be going anywhere… but that’s about to change. When Vince Drake, young, handsome, charming and successful world-famous vampire author strolls into Veronica’s life, her hopes for excitement quickly begin to spiral into a terrifying waking nightmare… Monsters are real and they thirst for an ancient mystery that promises ultimate power… an inevitable clash between the stalkers of the night and courageous an unlikely slayers… and it all hinges on an ally who will challenge everything you and Veronica Belle believe about vampires… including the most famous of them all! Vlad 3 Dracula, prince of Wallachia and defender of Christendom. Count Dracula, who inspired one of the greatest horror tales in history… are both alive in the same extraordinary man… a man who’s past holds the key to defeating a new and bloody evil … Potter’s neck lies at a critical bend in the river of time… and that river surges crimson in this new twist on an enduring legend!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it? Residents of the Colony would. And do. Only the Insurgents can stop them. Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies. He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to. Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war. Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
