by Philip Eliot | Apr 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, he wore the skin of a killer, and bore the heart of a lover…Fall in love with Truman Gritt in TRU BLUE, an emotionally riveting, sexy, small-town standalone romance for readers who enjoy fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, found families, bikers, babies, and more, by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster.”Sexy and Heartbreaking….I simply adored this beautifully written romance.” Tasty Book Tours”Ms. Foster, went for the gut with Truman and Gemma. Tru Blue is more than a romance, it is a story of love, a story of hope and a story of courage. 10 + stars.” Night Owl ReviewsIn USA Today bestseller TRU BLUE…There’s nothing Truman Gritt won’t do to protect his family—Including spending years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. When he’s finally released, the life he knew is turned upside down by his mother’s overdose, and Truman steps in to raise the children she’s left behind. Truman’s hard, he’s secretive, and he’s trying to save a brother who’s even more broken than he is. He’s never needed help in his life, and when beautiful Gemma Wright tries to step in, he’s less than accepting. But Gemma has a way of slithering into people’s lives and eventually she pierces through his ironclad heart. When Truman’s dark past collides with his future, his loyalties will be tested, and he’ll be faced with his toughest decision yet.**The Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily ever afters guaranteed. The Dark Knights motorcycle club is not a typical MC book. These bad-boy bikers are tough, but they have hearts of gold…and they’re not afraid to use them.For more hot WHISKEY love stories, check out Melissa’s other Whiskey novels.TRULY MADLY WHISKEY (Bear)DRIVING WHISKEY WILD (Bullet)WICKED WHISKEY LOVE (Bones)MAD ABOUT MOON (Jed Moon)TAMING MY WHISKEY (Dixie)THE GRITTY TRUTH (Quincy Gritt)And don’t miss RIVER OF LOVE featuring Sam Braden, the first story in which the Whiskeys were introduced!The Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily ever afters guaranteed.”With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner”You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” NYT Bestselling Author Brenda Novak”Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York Times Bestseller Lauren BlakelyAbout Melissa…Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and new adult romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The first novel in the addictive USA Today million-selling CSI police procedural series. ‘Like Scarpetta? You’ll LOVE Steel.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT.Forensic investigator Reilly Steel, Quantico-trained and California-born and bred, imagined Dublin to be a far cry from bustling San Francisco, a sleepy backwater where she can lay past ghosts to rest and start anew.But a serial killer soon puts paid to that idea.A young man and woman are found dead in a hotel room, the evidence initially suggesting a suicide pact.But as Reilly and the investigative team dig deeper and more bodies are discovered, they soon realize that each crime has an intriguingly unique element in common.And that a cunning mind is at work, one who seeks to upset society’s norms in the most twisted way…’Be warned – you won’t put it down … ‘ — LOVEREADING2nd edition. Originally published in the UK & Ireland as ‘TABOO’.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 2, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
It had been ten years since the serial killer known as the Honeymoon Homicider had claimed a pair of victims. But that all changed one evening on a beautiful island near Key West.Following the brutal double homicide, local and former Navy SEAL Logan Dodge is recruited to help with the investigation. But the closer Logan gets to discovering the identity of the killer, the higher the stakes mount. And the Honeymoon Homicider decides to alter the MO and target Logan and those closest to him.In the 21st installment in the Florida Keys Adventure Series, Logan and his family will face off against a vile, deceptive evil unlike any they’ve encountered before.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 2, 2026 | Mystery |
The inspector digs into a cold case on a New Zealand sheep farm in this “well-sustained crime story” from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (Kirkus Reviews).Flossie Rubrick, a highly opinionated and influential member of the New Zealand Parliament, was last seen heading off to one of the storage sheds on her sheep farm. Three weeks later, she turned up dead and packed in a bale of her own wool. What happened on the night of her long-ago disappearance? In the country on counterespionage duty, Inspector Roderick Alleyn is happy to lend a hand.”The doyenne of traditional mystery writers.” —The New York Times
by Philip Eliot | Apr 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“A gripping story with dramatic twists, and a memorable heroine.” —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorMcCown County assistant prosecutor Elsie Arnold is prepping an assault case when a girl is found beaten and bloodied at a roadside no-tell motel. Elsie tries to convince the teen to reveal who attacked her, but Mandy is too scared—and stubborn—to cooperate… and then she disappears. Elsie’s positive a predator is targeting the Ozark hills, yet the authorities refuse to believe their small town could be plagued by sex trafficking.Then middle school student Desiree Wickham goes missing, but only Elsie suspects it could be connected to Mandy’s assault. As she digs deeper into the events leading up to Desiree’s disappearance, she stumbles upon an alarming discovery: local girls are falling prey to a dubious online modeling agency, and never seen again. Elsie shares her concerns with Detective Ashlock and the FBI, but they shut her out. She takes matters into her own hands and lands an interview with the head of the modeling agency. But when she meets him face-to-face, she discovers the fate of Desiree and Mandy… and becomes his newest captive. Elsie’s desperate to free the girls—and save herself—before the unspeakable happens. And she’s in for the fight of her life.
