by Philip Eliot | Jan 25, 2026 | Historical Romance |
He thought he’d escaped danger. He hadn’t accounted for Miss Clementine Honeywell. A witty Regency romance from international bestselling author Emma V. Leech. When Sylvester ‘Beau’ Cavendish, Earl of Beaumarsh, narrowly escapes an attempt on his life, he’s whisked away from London and deposited in the last place anyone would look for a notorious Regency rake: the seaside town of Little Valentine. After a humiliating introduction to Miss Clementine Honeywell, the vicar’s capable daughter, Beau realises Little Valentine may be more dangerous than he thought. Clementine has no patience for idle aristocrats, least of all one who won’t confront the cousin bent on killing him. If the earl will not act, she will. But as danger closes in and scandal threatens Little Valentine, Clementine begins to glimpse the man beneath Beau’s polished indolence – and Beau discovers that the woman determined to save him may also be the one who steals his heart… The first book in the Venturesome Ladies of Little Valentine series, where the women of a tranquil English seaside village prove more than a match for London’s most restless and notorious gentlemen. Read now, then continue with The Song of the Siren (Book 2).
by Philip Eliot | Jan 25, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Sophie Love’s ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….[This is] the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It’s a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.” –Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan re: For Now and Forever) “A very well written novel, describing the struggle of a woman to find her true identity. The author did an amazing job with the creation of the characters and her description of the environment. The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining.” –Books and Movies Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re: For Now and Forever) LOVE LIKE THAT (The Romance Chronicles—Book #2) is book #2 in a new romance series by #1 bestselling author Sophie Love. Keira Swanson, 28, returns to New York, her head spinning from her Ireland trip and still madly in love with Shane. But when a surprise event comes between them, their relationship may have to end. Keira is a star at her magazine, though, and they give her their next plum assignment: to travel to Italy for 30 days and discover what the Italian secret is to love. Keira, still reeling from her Ireland trip, finds her high expectations for Italy dashed, as nothing at first goes as was planned. In her whirlwind trip through Italy, spanning Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Rome, Verona, Venice and Florence, Keira begins to wonder if the Italians really do hold a secret to love. That is, until she meets her new tour guide—and everything she thought she knew is turned on its head. A whirlwind romantic comedy that is as profound as it is funny, LOVE LIKE THAT is book #2 in a dazzling new romance series that will make you laugh, cry, and will keep you turning pages late into the night—and will make you fall in love with romance all over again. Book #3 will be published soon!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 25, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from C. L. Swatman for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister and Claire Douglas. ‘It grabbed me from the beginning and kept me glued to it till the end’ – Valerie Keogh Twenty years ago, a dark truth was buried. Now, the past is at her door and a killer will stop at nothing to keep it buried. Summer, 2005: Five students attend an end of year party. As dawn breaks the next day, four of the friends are preparing to leave when they realise one of the girls is missing. That’s when the screaming starts. 2025: Amy is at home when there’s a knock at her door. The woman on her doorstep introduces herself as Hannah Hastings, a well-known true-crime podcaster. She’s investigating the drowning of a young woman at a party twenty years earlier. Amy slams the door, but the damage is done. And a few days later, she receives a threatening note, telling her not to speak to Hannah… or she’ll regret it. Now, the night Amy has spent two decades trying to forget is coming back to haunt her. But this time, she’s the one in danger. ‘A dark, clever and twisty page turner. I devoured it!’ Claire Douglas Praise for C. L. Swatman: ‘A fast-paced page-turner with some excellent twists – will keep you reading late into the night’ Catherine Cooper ‘A haunting, gripping page turner I couldn’t put down’ S.E. Lynes ‘Brilliantly addictive read. I loved it’ Valerie Keogh ‘Fast paced and deliciously twisty’ Keri Beevis ‘A tense thriller looking at family dynamics, female friendship and nature versus nurture with plenty of surprises along the way. Loved it.’ Catherine Cooper
by Philip Eliot | Jan 25, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“A superb 5-star thriller . . . one of the best I’ve read all year.”—READER VIEWS Up-and-coming journalist Nikki Hightower has almost landed her dream job at the Chicago Tribune when family tragedy calls her back to the last place she wants to be: Willigsville, her hometown in rural Missouri. Ten years earlier, on high-school graduation night, Nikki drove one of two cars involved in a bizarre crash that killed the town’s “princess” and left Nikki’s best friend with permanent brain damage. The townspeople blamed Nikki. Only two people took her side: her father, owner of the local newspaper, and Sheriff Joe Ransom who always viewed law enforcement as a form of creative expression. Nikki returns to Willigsville, trapped between conflicting goals: escape the town’s condemnation or stay to uncover the truth of the crash. She partners with the unpredictable sheriff amidst the town’s greatest crisis, a tsunami of opioid addiction and overdoses fed by a brutal drug cartel and its local operatives. Meanwhile, rumors swirl of the sheriff’s corruption. The past and present collide as Nikki realizes that her survival depends upon whom she chooses to trust.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 25, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
WHATEVER IT TAKES THE WIFE: Lorna lives with her husband in her dream home, loves socialising and has a passion for the finer things in life. THE HUSBAND: Dan owns a successful accountancy business, enjoys golf and exercise, and loves Lorna deeply. Life is good. Until new neighbours move in to the house next door. Perry, a property developer is charismatic and friendly, with a beautiful young wife, Ingrid. They become friends, sharing intimate dinners, trips away and ultimately a holiday together in Greece. But all is not as friendly as it seems. While there, a fatal accident occurs that changes their lives. They don’t all return. But those that do, are hiding a huge secret . . . and there’s someone who will do whatever it takes to make sure that it never comes to the surface.
