by Philip Eliot | Apr 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne comes a gripping first installment in a crime fiction series that follows Homicide Detective Kinsley Aspen as she navigates a web of small-town secrets while dealing with the haunting truths of her past… A quiet community in northern North Dakota was shattered in the aftermath of two grisly murders. The Fallbrook Killer walked free, thanks to George Aspen’s unflinching defense. But for his daughter, Homicide Detective Kinsley Aspen, the acquittal is a scar that refuses to heal—on her career, her conscience, and the town’s fragile sense of security. Now, one year later, a mutilated body is found in a desolate barn—the woman’s death horrifyingly reminiscent of the Fallbrook killings. Panic ricochets through the town as whispers of the killer’s return spread like wildfire. Kinsley is thrust into a relentless investigation, but this time, it’s more than a case—it’s a reckoning. Because Kinsley has a secret. A very dark, monstrous secret—the killer they are hunting is a copycat. The real Fallbrook Killer has been dead for a year. She knows this because she was the one who pulled the trigger. As the body count rises and the walls close in, Kinsley must face a terrifying question: how do you stop a killer when the monster might be staring back at you in the mirror?
by Philip Eliot | Apr 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Can DI Brian Brandon uncover the truth before a devious killer slips through his fingers?Everyone loved Carl Wiley. So who killed him during a party on a tidal island off Strathburgh’s shore, then set the crime scene on fire to cover their tracks?As the investigation progresses, Brian realises there’s more to Carl than meets the eye… and the longer his suspect list grows. Did Carl underestimate how far he could test his best pal Gaz’s loyalty? Did he push the wrong party guest over the edge? Or has Strathburgh’s most charming liar finally reaped what he’s sown?With the killer already several steps ahead, Brian is running out of time.Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, Helen Fields, and Val McDermid, this is the gripping, fast-paced second instalment in the dark, gritty Scottish crime series featuring DI Brian Brandon of the city of Strathburgh’s Major Investigations Team.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
GET *FOUR* ABSOLUTELY ENCHANTING COZY MURDER MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.If you enjoy Stella Cameron, Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, Margaret Mayhew, Betty Rowlands or M.C. Beaton, then prepare to be hooked from the first page of this bestselling series set in Bath, England.READERS LOVE JEAN G. GOODHIND:????? ‘A very delightful and cozy murder mystery. I loved it!’ Laurie C.‘Honey’s earnest, charming quirkiness, her sometimes ribald humor, the zingy ripostes that pepper the dialogue, and the detailed descriptions of one of England’s loveliest cities will appeal to ardent Anglophiles and British cozy fans alike.’ Booklist (USA)‘The kick-off to Goodhind’s new mystery series — fast moving with a likeable heroine and an impeccably rendered Bath background . . .’ Kirkus Reviews‘Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . an absolute treat!’ bestselling author Jill Mansell____________________________IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: MURDER, BED & BREAKFASTHoney Driver has just agreed to be the new police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association — albeit reluctantly. Her opposite number in the police is Detective Steve Doherty: he’s good-looking, but uninterested in partnering with ‘Bath’s answer to Miss Marple’. Then an American tourist washes up dead on the riverbank, within sight of the famous Pulteney Bridge. Honey and Detective Doherty must work together to uncover a killer before anyone else turns up dead.BOOK 2: MENU FOR MURDERA cooking competition between Bath’s top chefs is bound to be murder. Honey Driver’s head chef, Smudger Smith, is in the running for the grand prize. Scheming Oliver Stafford cheats his way to victory, but the very next morning, he gets his just desserts. Now Smudger is the prime suspect. With so much at stake, can Honey uncover the real killer before matters reach boiling point?BOOK 3: WALKING WITH MURDERHoney Driver agrees, rather grudgingly, to join a ghost walk around the crescents and terraces of historic Georgian Bath. Then one of the walkers is found hanged in a dusty antiques shop — murdered. The victim is Lady Templeton-Jones, an obnoxious American aristocrat who was lured away from the walk. And straight into the killer’s noose. It’s up to Honey to investigate. But does she have a ghost of a chance of solving the mystery?BOOK 4: THE JANE AUSTEN MURDERSHoney is thrilled to be an extra in a sumptuous new flick about Jane Austen. But she soon finds out showbiz isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The cameras have barely begun to roll when the film’s leading lady is found dead. Slumped over her dressing table in a pool of her own blood. Someone has stabbed the acid-tongued thespian with a hatpin. The only clue: a bloodstained script left at the scene. And, just like that, Honey finds she’s landed her own starring role. As prime suspect . . .YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS BESTSELLING SERIES.____________________________MEET HONEY DRIVER, YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH!As the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she’s resisting her mother’s match-making attempts and trying to be mum and dad to her teenage daughter. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she’s supposed to be staying out of trouble.THE SETTINGNestled in pretty Somerset, the beautiful city of Bath brims with lovely Georgian architecture, a buzzing cultural scene and the well-preserved Roman baths that give it its name. It’s a honey-coloured haven for tourists — and the occasional criminal element.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Now a Great American Family Original Mystery TV series titled The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker. A dead body is bad for business. Finding it in your brand-new shop? Worse.Ainsley McGregor risked everything to open Bless Your Art—Sweet River’s newest artisan market. It’s finally working… until her Great Dane, George Clooney, discovers a body during a wine tasting.Now Ainsley’s friend is the prime suspect—and her brother, the sheriff, is making it clear she should stay out of the investigation.She won’t.As gossip spreads and secrets ferment beneath the town’s charming surface, Ainsley uncovers a web of grudges, lies, and motives that hit closer to home than she expected. And the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes:The killer isn’t worried about being caught.They’re worried about Ainsley.And they’ll do whatever it takes to stop her.Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, quirky ensembles, and canine sidekicks—with a sharp edge of danger.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 19, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
He wasn’t supposed to be anything… until he became everything.I came to Sonoma to market wine. I did not come here to fall in love with an infurating man, a town, and an entire outrageously wonderful found family who have absolutely no idea what’s coming for them.Neither did I.I was brought here on someone else’s agenda that could destroy everything I’ve come to love. Josh is furious. His family is scared. And I am done being anyone’s pawn.Three laugh out loud romantic comedies with a suspense spine that doesn’t quit. Banter that crackles, steam that delivers, a found family that will wreck you, and a threat that gets bigger with every book.The wine is excellent. Trust nothing else. It all begins with a one-night stand turned workplace disaster with enemies to lovers fighting their undeniable chemistry.Josh is a billionaire heir with a grudge and great abs, and Elle is charmed not only by him but also by his small-town, sweeping vineyards and close-knit found family. She’s a heroine who refuses to back down, whether it’s steamy banter or a love worth risking everything for.Welcome to the Sonoma Series and book one of four boxsets, where romance and ruin go hand in hand, and the wine is never the only thing getting uncorked. And happily ever afters all around. ?? Crushing Rootstock Uncorked Exclusive bonus epilogue!
