by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn’s Baker Street Mystery series! ?Join Harriet White in 1930’s London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Helena Dixon, Nita Prose and Janice Hallett ????Harriet White is settling into life in the post room of the Baker Street building society. Until she discovers a letter in The Times challenging Sherlock Holmes to prove his status as the world’s greatest detective by solving an impossible mystery. The letter, signed Professor James Moriarty, advises Holmes that the crime will be committed within the next seven days. Holmes himself must deduce which crime is the correct one to investigate. Dismissing the letter as a prank – after all, Sherlock Holmes isn’t real – Harry goes about her business. But then news breaks of the theft of valuable diamond from a safe in an apparently locked room in a Mayfair townhouse…Intrigued in spite of her misgivings, Harry dons a disguise and investigates. But as she begins to unpick the puzzle, a body is found.And now, a stranger, and far more deadly mystery begins to unfold around her. Can Harry solve the case before the killer strikes again? Praise for Holly Hepburn:‘Honestly I couldn’t find one bad thing to say about this book! I’m a new fan for sure!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘The Missing Maid is a delightful book. I loved Harry. She’s warm, funny, sassy and brave. I’m very much looking forward to reading what Holly brings us next in this series.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘This is such a clever idea for a cozy mystery series! I love Harry and the twisty plot of this book. Can’t wait for the next book!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I loved everything about this historical cozy. Harry is a wonderful character. She’s clever, independent and kind. The mystery of the missing maid kept me entertained throughout. The pacey drama and easy-to-read style meant that I devoured this book in one day.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘This was my first exposure to the agile and creative scribblings of Holly Hepburn and I found her writing style to be smooth, immersive, and easy to follow, with issues and scenarios true to the period. I adored her conjured characters and look forward to more of these adventures.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘The witty and whip-smart novel is refreshing and fabulous. Talk about an excellent start to a new series, one I genuinely look forward to. Holmes’ fans especially ought to enjoy this. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and can’t wait for the next one!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy crime from a favourite author. I hope this is the start of a series and can’t wait to see what Harry gets up to next!’ Goodreads review ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
A designer copes with a cottage renovation, a rescue greyhound, and a handsome home inspector in a novel by “the queen of uplifting, feel good romance” (A.J. Pearce, Sunday Times–bestselling author of the Emmy Lake Chronicles).Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it’s time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is—so she risks everything to buy a tiny but adorable cottage in desperate need of renovation.Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside, all is chaos. With a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting, and a sleeping bag for a bed, Anna soon wonders if she’s bitten off more than she can chew.Her neighbor Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine, and sympathy—and a recently rescued greyhound named Caroline. But just as Anna’s starting to settle in, make new friends, and see the house transforming before her eyes, the impossible—and impossibly good-looking—Rob Hunter arrives on the scene and puts even more obstacles in her way . . . Praise for Katie Fforde”Witty writing and plotting.” —The New York Times Book Review”Romantic comedy is one of the hardest things to pull off, requiring aplomb, immaculate timing, and a relish for the absurd. Katie Fforde pays the form a spirited compliment.” —Elizabeth Buchan, New York Times–bestselling author of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman”Enormously enjoyable.” —Newsday”Enough charm to entertain the most discerning fans.” —Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
A fake wedding.Two brothers.One completely forbidden love.Vivian Whitlock’s influencer empire is crumbling. As she approaches thirty, her followers are moving into their weddings-and-babies era—and her management team is ready to replace her with someone younger, shinier, and newly engaged.So she does what any desperate woman would do.She fakes a proposal.Dominic James—charismatic actor and Paradise Bay resort employee—agrees to play the doting fiancé. She’ll boost his career. He’ll save her brand. A picture-perfect beach wedding should fix everything.Until Vivian moves into Dominic’s bungalow…And meets his brother.Ben never planned on becoming a single dad overnight. When his ex left their newborn son on his doorstep—and the woman he loved walked away soon after—he learned the hard way that love isn’t worth the risk.Now his world revolves around his little boy, his family, and keeping his heart locked down.Which makes it wildly inconvenient that Vivian’s big laugh, messy honesty, and unfiltered kindness slip past his defenses.Surrounded by swaying palms, ocean breezes, and a five-year-old who steals her heart, Vivian begins to wonder if she’s been chasing the wrong dream all along.Will she protect the life she built online—or risk everything for something real?My Big Fat Beach Wedding is a tropical romantic comedy featuring a fake engagement, a fiercely devoted single dad, forced proximity, opposites-attract chemistry, found family, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.Tropes: Fake Dating / Fake Engagement Wrong Brother Romance Forced Proximity Grumpy Sunshine Opposites Attract Single Dad Slow Burn Found Family Witty BanterWHAT TO EXPECT:Heat: Steamy with Fade to Black Tone: Light/Funny, Emotional, A Little Swear-y Series: Paradise Bay Book 8 (Interconnected Standalones, reads as standalone) Ending: HEA POV: Dual First Person Perfect for fans of fake dating romcoms, grumpy-but-hot single dads, and feel-good tropical romantic comedies with found family heart.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
A gripping YA environmental thriller where nature fights back and one girl must uncover the truth before humanity pays the price.Winner of the 2023 MOONBEAM Gold Medal for Young Adult Mystery/Horror“Fogelberg presents an exciting story… A brisk, thrilling novel of humankind versus nature… fast?paced and intriguing, likely to appeal to young and older adults alike.” —Kirkus ReviewsThe morning after her junior year ends, Flora Reed discovers a lifeless body beneath the lightning?scarred tree in her front yard. Soon, more people in her small town turn up dead under impossible circumstances, and suspicion falls on the boy next door.Flora knows they’re wrong.She’s certain the deaths are connected to the tragic accident that nearly killed her younger sister, Fauna, one year earlier. As she searches for answers, Flora uncovers a terrifying pattern: the killings aren’t random—they’re a message. And the force behind them is growing stronger.With no one believing her, Flora and a small group of friends must race to stop an escalating environmental reckoning—an apocalyptic confrontation between man and nature that threatens to spread far beyond their town.The Lightning Tree launches The Natural Intelligence Revolution Trilogy, blending supernatural mystery, eco?thriller suspense, and high?stakes YA storytelling.Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and A History of Wild Places, this “masterful debut novel tells an epic tale of love, loss, and profound connection… with lyrical prose and heart?racing action” (USA Today bestselling author Terri Giuliano Long).
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
In Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson—the Edgar® Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt—brings to life two epic events of the Civil War era: the thrilling chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of the Lincoln assassination and the momentous 20 -day funeral that took Abraham Lincoln’s body home to Springfield. A true tale full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images—some never before seen—Bloody Crimes is a fascinating companion to Swanson’s Manhunt and a riveting true-crime thriller that will electrify civil war buffs, general readers, and everyone in between.
