by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Dumped by her fiancé and craving a fresh start, Vylette West retreats to the one place she swore she’d never return—her peculiar hometown of Driftwood Cove. But instead of peace and quiet, she impulsively buys the town’s most haunted property: Briggs Manor, a crumbling estate with creaky floors, a ghostly sea captain who doesn’t believe in personal space… and a raven who talks back. Now juggling home repairs and the launch of her new real estate agency, Vylette lands her first listing—the Henderson house, a property so steeped in ghostly gossip even the bravest buyers won’t touch it. To make the sale, she’ll have to navigate cranky spirits, whispered secrets, and the suspicious stares of her not-so-welcoming neighbors—all while fending off Bas Matthews, a ruthless real estate mogul who’s made it his mission to drive her out of town. If Vylette can sell a haunted house, dodge a shady rival, and keep her sass-mouth raven from live-tweeting her life mistakes… she might just survive Driftwood Cove’s real estate market—ghosts and all. Welcome to Driftwood Cove—where the ghosts gossip, the raven judges you, and every listing has a skeleton in the closet. A paranormal cozy mystery with hauntings, humor, and a raven that never shuts up.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Lake Rules: Soak up the sun. Sit under the stars. Don’t fall back in love. Miles and Avery seemed like the perfect couple when they met a decade ago while working at a lakeside resort in Maine. For one magical summer, they were like blueberry pancakes and maple syrup. But at summer’s end, things turned sticky when Miles abruptly ended things. They haven’t spoken since. When the resort’s owner suffers a family emergency, both Avery and Miles return to the lake to help open the resort for summer. After selling her stationery business and leaving a cheating fiancé, Avery is all about playing it safe and she isn’t interested in giving Miles and his big dock energy another chance. As long as she keeps him at a canoe paddle’s distance, they won’t have to dredge up their past before she starts her MBA in the fall. Miles is now a tech entrepreneur and semi-famous serial dater living in New York. Avery’s the only woman who ever understood him and he’s determined to make up for past hurts. If he can remind her of everything they had that summer and prove his commitment, he might get another chance. Despite a decade of silence that still stings, Avery can’t deny Miles remains the same intelligent, kindhearted soul who once showed her the stars. It’ll take another summer to figure out if they’re friends, lovers, enemies, or ghosted exes. Can they put aside their heartbreak and help the people they love without their history floating to the surface? ANOTHER SUMMER is a summer nostalgia read, with rom-com elements, mild spice before closing the door, and a mental health representation. For content guidance, see below. Tropes: Second chance romance Adversaries-to-lovers Lake romance Only one A-frame Workplace romance, forced proximity Slow burn College sweethearts He’s never stopped thinking about her Self-Made millionaires, both of them Golden retrievers, one literal and one figurative Pining – after all, Maine is the Pine Tree State Mental health rep Content guidance: This book contains on page, detailed descriptions of panic attacks, drawn from the author’s personal experiences. Also on page, on page, a dog is lost and then found (yay). Another Summer explores grief, resulting from the off page loss of a main character’s parent from a prolonged, unspecified illness. There’s off-page mention of a main character’s cheating fiancé, past (managed) depression, one character saving a child from drowning ten years ago, and heart surgery of a side character’s parent.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Ninth House meets Mexican Gothic in a dark academia mystery where the cards are stacked against reason—and the price of knowledge is blood. Dahlia Blackburne is a failing bookstore owner and fake Tarot reader who relies on deduction—not magic—to cast her fortunes. So when a stranger calling himself the Meister offers triple her rate for a reading after closing, she can’t afford to say no. But the Meister has a far more dangerous proposition: infiltrate Foresyth Conservatory, an elite occult arts graduate school, and investigate the alleged suicide of brilliant but troubled student and puzzle maker, Julian Earhardt. Desperate to care for her ailing mother after her father’s recent passing, Dahlia agrees to investigate Julian’s death. Inside Foresyth’s candlelit halls and ivy-choked towers, Dahlia finds the school’s ruthless academic Circle which include the alluring “Trees” Sequoia and Aspen who strive to create magickal art that threatens to transcend life itself. What Dahlia doesn’t know is that the other students are there to pay off their own form of debts, and her father’s history is more intertwined with the seductive currents of Foresyth than Dahlia could have imagined. As the line between performance and passion blurs, Dahlia must confront the truth about Julian, the Conservatory, and the most dangerous form of magic—the kind that isn’t taught but inherited. The cards at Foresyth have already been dealt. Now, all Dahlia has to do is play her hand . . . or be consumed by the game.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Destiny’s calling—and Hamilton Dinger wishes it had the wrong number. A narcissistic teenager with a charmed life. A city under supernatural siege. An adventure he never asked for (and will probably complain about). Sixteen-year-old Hamilton Dinger has it all: top grades, star-athlete status, legendary Tetris skills, and enough charm to coast through life. He’s got his eye on winning the girl of his dreams, Gwen Kessler, and ruling the halls of Apollo Central High School. Everything’s perfect…until it’s not. When a meteor crashes into Apollo City, it unleashes the Seven Deadly Sinisters, their evil leader Orpheus, and a massive headache for Hamilton. Oh, and it also triggers the awakening of his latent supernatural powers. Now, instead of worrying about his social life, Hamilton is stuck teaming up with Elysian, a changeling dragon, and Starry Knight, a mysterious, beautiful, and annoyingly perfect warrior. Their mission? Protect the souls of Apollo City from an evil supernatural force bent on destruction. But Hamilton isn’t exactly the heroic type—he’s more into dodging responsibility than embracing destiny. Can he set aside his ego long enough to step up? And will he be ready to face the truth, even if it means losing everything? Full of action, wit, and sarcastic humor, Slumbering is the first installment of The Starlight Chronicles , a coming-of-age Christian fantasy series perfect for fans of reluctant heroes, supernatural adventures, and epic battles of good versus evil. FROM THE BOOK: At the time, I didn’t really believe that anything outside my control would change my life. Or at least, not in a significant, substantial way. My life was all about myself, and I figured I had complete control over that. Anything that happened outside of my control was more or less because I let it happen, and didn’t feel like stopping it. It’s funny how one disaster of epic proportion can really make you change your mind. FROM THE AUTHOR: Welcome to the epic world of The Starlight Chronicles, a young adult fantasy series about a team of fallen Stars with supernatural powers. Follow them through this alternatively snarky and sweet series as they become their city’s resident superheroes, with all the fun and frustration of dragons and swords and homework! Look for Book 2, Calling , as the battle between good and evil continues on! Perfect for young teenagers or disaffected college students, or adults who enjoy some wry humor with their reading! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: If you like Narnia, superhero adventures, or coming-of-age tales, definitely give this book a try. ~ Chandler Brett, author of Wolf Code 5 STARS! ~ Reader’s Favorite … Hamilton’s inner progress toward heroism feels touchingly genuine, and there are plenty of good comic moments to keep the story moving … Percy Jackson fans will eagerly await the next volume in the series … A fast-paced, effective teen-paranormal outing. ~ Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
A magical junkyard, storm-filled skies, and a Weather Witch who turns real weather science into a thrilling challenge. A fast-paced adventure for readers ages 7–10. The junkyard door opens to stormy skies, where Eli and Grace meet Misty, a gentle and quirky Weather Witch who controls the elements. To return home, they must survive her challenges, face fierce storms, and act fast before lightning strikes. Packed with action, cliffhanger chapters, and real weather science, Weather Witch is an electrifying read for young adventurers. Why parents and teachers love Weather Witch: Chapter book for ages 7–10 (works up to 12) Reluctant reader friendly: Short, action-filled chapters build confidence Educational + fun: Weather, storms, and science woven into the story Classroom ready: Excellent chapter book read-aloud for science lessons Can Eli and Grace master the Weather Witch’s storm before the door shuts forever? Weather Witch is Book 8 of the 10-book Junkyard Adventure series. The adventure starts here—order today and start learning! Available in Kindle or print.
