by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A chance to escape. A haunting surprise. Dragged into a homicide by the spooky victim, can a reluctant sleuth solve the case and set up a fresh start?Clara Kelly only wants to be free. Fleeing her abusive husband and holing up in his empty historic Salem, Massachusetts house, she’s shocked to find it already occupied by the ghosts of a sad-eyed Union soldier and cat. And just as the thirty-two-year-old fugitive accepts that the supernatural is real, a deadly car accident out front brings the phantom of the recently deceased to her door claiming he’s been murdered.Afraid every moment she lingers will bring more trouble, she tries to ignore his pleas. But after the desperate spirit agrees to aid a puppy in peril in exchange for her help, Clara relents to playing sleuth while looking over her shoulder for the slime who made her marriage a living hell.Can she find purpose in parting the veil of possibilities?Going Ghost is the light-hearted first book in the Salem Spirits Cozy Mysteries series. If you like endearing characters, unexpected journeys, and stories with a lot of heart, then you’ll love Dina Marie’s twist of fate.Buy Going Ghost to unbury the truth today!
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A charming Irish village. A suspicious death. A woman with everything to lose.When Grace O’Sullivan returns to Ballyclare to escape city life, she expects peace and quiet — not murder.When a beloved local is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the tight-knit village closes ranks. Gossip swirls along Main Street, old grudges resurface, and long-buried secrets begin to surface.Determined to uncover the truth, Grace must navigate nosy neighbours, hidden rivalries, and her own tangled past to solve the whodunit before suspicion turns her way. In a village like Ballyclare, solving a murder can make you very unpopular.Whispers on Main Street is a charming Irish cozy mystery filled with small-town atmosphere, colourful characters, warm humour, and unexpected twists — perfect for fans of Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton. ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
I love all of MacIntosh’s work. This one is definitely one of my favourites’ Reader review ?????Don’t miss this hilarious forced proximity, enemies to lovers rom-com from million-copy bestselling author Portia MacIntosh!In reality it was a business trip, dressed up as a romantic mini break, but the man behind the wheel was meant to be Candice Hart’s boss (and secret boyfriend). Not Danny the new guy.Not only does Candice have to navigate the cramped quarters of Danny’s ‘fully’ restored VW Beetle, but she also has to contend with his relentless enthusiasm for sharing his thoughts on everything from her career to her love life.As the journey turns into a chaotic adventure full of unexpected twists, Candice starts to realise that she might actually be enjoying herself with Danny more than she ever expected. Is it time to stop playing it safe and show the world the real Candice Hart?Tropes:Workplace romanceForced proximityEnemies to loversReaders LOVE Portia MacIntosh!:‘Start to finish in 5 hours! Absolutely brilliant’ ?????‘One of those books you can’t put down… Fun, flirty and really readable… Loved it’ ?????‘This was just perfect!’?????‘Gorgeous… I completely devoured this book within a day… Had me giggling to myself many times… An absolute delight’ ?????‘Super cute. I loved everything about it’ ?????‘A gorgeous read which is guaranteed to leave you smiling… I have devoured this book in a matter of hours… I wish I could rate this higher than five stars’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
One unexpected kiss. Twelve weeks traveling the country. Will Hope and Angelica find more than they bargained for in their new show?Angelica Shields wasn’t made for reality television. But she does know how to manage hotels and bring them from rags to riches. Which is the only reason she agreed to not only produce but star in this new show. It’s a risk, but it’s one that she’s already sacrificed for, so she will make sure Hotel Bombshell succeeds. And she absolutely will not fall in love with her straight, married co-star.As a last minute addition to Hotel Bombshell, celebrity chef Hope Lawrence already feels like she only got the job because of her husband. Pairing her up with the ever-in-control and demanding Angelica Shields as a co-host is anything but a match made in heaven. Hope just wants Angelica to like her, or maybe just tolerate her.As filming begins and the restaurants Hope’s in charge of fixing become more chaotic by the episode, her life is thrown into a chaos of its own. Because she’s attracted to a woman—to Angelica—the iciest woman of them all. And watching her melt layer by layer is the exact pick-me-up that Hope needs.But the question remains, will their new reality show be a hit or flop?Or will their lives fall apart just as their show takes off?This is a slow (crazy slow) burn sapphic romance series that follows two main characters as they navigate love, loss, self-discovery and success. There’s an age gap, an Ice Fairy, and a flirtatious chef who hides behind her bubbly personality.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 10, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
An unsuspecting family. Darkness in the desert hills. You can’t escape the witches of the Mojave.When Maria Jenkins awakens late one night in her family’s motel room and witnesses her younger brother, Michael, sleepwalking out into the desert moonlight, her family’s trip is plunged into a gruesome nightmare.Because the sprawling wasteland outside their door isn’t as lifeless as it seems.Deep in the desert hills of Nevada, a forgotten evil emerges. Beneath their black-hooded robes, cackling under the veil of night, they’re on the hunt for new blood—for old rituals—until the perfect, most unsuspecting morsel catches their eye…