by Philip Eliot | Jan 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Vicki Hansol’s done trying to prove she’s nothing like her mother or sister. No matter what she does, the town still sees her as the bad girl who’ll never measure up. When the whispers get too loud, she decides it’s time for a fresh start—and that means facing an old fear. Joel Coleman’s easy smile hides a quiet determination. He’s tired of being the carefree youngest twin with nothing to his name but charm and good timing. He’s ready to step up, prove himself, and maybe take a few risks along the way. When Vicki asks him for help—riding lessons—sparks fly fast. But what starts as fun turns complicated once real feelings get involved. Because love isn’t simple in a small town that never forgets. A small-town, opposites-attract, redemption romance with a not-so-bad girl who deserves a fresh start, a good guy ready to get dirty, and heat that burns hotter than a prairie summer.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Being a single dad while managing one of the biggest businesses in New Orleans keeps me very busy. I spend my free time with my daughter, Bella — reading to her, styling her hair, or choosing nail polishes appropriate for an eight-year-old. But I’m okay with that because she is my whole world. After my divorce, I made myself a promise: I wouldn’t date until Bella was older. Then all my good intentions go up in smoke when I hire our newest chef for the flagship restaurant in the French Quarter. Scarlett Jones is unlike any woman I’d ever met. She’s smart and beautiful and I can’t get enough of her. For more reasons than one, I need to keep my distance. So when I begin flirting… surprising her with beignets and coffee at break time, then king cake after hours, I know I’ve gone too far. And when I join Scarlett on a ridiculous haunted tour of the city, I’m certain I’ve lost my mind. She’s become my addiction. I want to explore those curves, find out her deepest desires—and make them come true. But it’s when she offers to teach my daughter how to bake, I know I’m in wayyyyy over my head. When the three of us are together, I get a glimpse of the family we could be. The question is, are we both ready to put our fears behind us? And to think, it all started with a little flirt.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Nik Xandir Wolf’s bestselling debut novel is a first-rate thriller filled with 80’s nostalgia and is a “page-turner, engaging and raw,” Says Kirkus Reviews. With plot twists, you won’t see coming! In 1988 California, a drifting bartender and the woman he loves accidentally kill a crooked cop and flee toward Baja, triggering a relentless manhunt that forces him to confront a violent legacy tied to a ring he’s had since birth, and to the Angel of Death who wears the same ring. “Move over Don Winslow, there is a new prince of surf noir, and his name is Nik Xandir Wolf.” -The Cranky Consumer “The story is a page-turner, engaging and raw…it is consistently fast-paced and wildly entertaining,” -Kirkus Reviews “Shadow Valley is a perfect noir, violent, gritty, and rooted in place…a masterwork.” – Tod Goldberg, NY Times Bestselling Author “Shadow Valley is one of the best rides I’ve taken in a long while. Fast, smart, and mesmerizing–this both introduces and establishes Wolf as a powerful new voice.” – Rob Roberge, Author of Liar, and Cost of Living “Get ready to hold on to your seat belt…Shadow Valley is definitely a fast-paced crime thriller story with lots and lots of plot twists that you will not see coming! I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more by Nik Xandir Wolf.” -Goodreads Reviewer “That vital blend of connection, passion, brutality, and poetry powers the novel…with a pared-down lyricism finding beauty in life without overstating it.” -Publishers Weekly
by Philip Eliot | Jan 24, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
Going back home again isn’t just hard, it’s murder. Emotionally adrift, lonely after his wife’s death, Boise Montague does the thing no one should ever do: he goes back home again. Boise remembered the Caribbean home of his childhood – in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – as a paradise. But when his best friend is murdered and the case quickly buried by local police, Boise realizes how far paradise has fallen. With the aid of Dana Goode, a local reporter investigating the kidnapping of a real estate mogul’s daughter, Boise goes on the hunt for his friend’s killer. But he’ll find more than he bargained for – much more. Because in the once-sleepy island city of Charlotte Amalie, sun, sand, and surf have been replaced by madness, mayhem, and murder – and his friend’s death was just a warm-up. Going home again can literally be murder – especially when your home has changed from Heaven on Earth… to a Dark Paradise. #1 Bestseller in Hard-Boiled Fiction. ” Dark Paradise is the kind of island murder mystery that easily keeps the reader captivated, guessing, on their toes, and wanting more!” — Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews Dark Paradise is the first book in the hardboiled Boise Montague series by bestselling author Gene Desrochers. Readable as part of the series or a standalone story, Dark Paradise is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Michael Connelly, and Nick Sullivan looking for their next addictive beach read. Click “Buy Now” and grab your copy today!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 24, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Introducing the must-read, heart-pounding crime thriller of this year. The police receive a call. ‘ Please help. He’s coming. ’ The small voice is barely a whisper. ‘Who’s coming? Are you in danger?’ ‘ He has a knife. He killed her. ’ The line goes dead. Nine-year-old Anya crawls into a cupboard in her bedroom and calls the police again. The line connects as the bedroom door creaks open. ‘ He’s here . . . ’ A blood-curdling scream barrels down the phone, filling the earpiece of the operator. For the second time, the lines goes dead. Detectives Tanzy and Byrd are called to Anya’s home, a small, semi-detached property. They’re hit by the familiar smell of death. Something terrible happened here — and it’s up to Tanzy and Byrd to pull together the pieces of this terrifying puzzle. This propulsive, unputdownable novel is perfect for fans of D.S. Butler, Charlie Gallagher, Rachel McLean, Emmy Ellis, Alex Smith and Joy Ellis. READERS LOVE THE LITTLE GIRL IN THE WARDROBE : ????? ‘ The story line is so good and I don’t think I’ve read anything like it before.’ Laura S. ????? ‘Thrilling until the end. I couldn’t put it down. It was a spine-tingling roller-coaster ride that keeps you awake at night, and I loved every minute of it .’ Bitsy M. ????? ‘Great read!!! Wow what a chilling thriller . . . some wild twists and turns!’ Debbie B. ????? ‘ This book is stunning and Grayson is quickly becoming an author whose books I don’t want to miss.’ Laura S. ????? ‘Everything I expect from a five-star crime thriller and so much more. This book had me constantly holding my breath.’ Peggy B. ????? ‘I got this book yesterday and I couldn’t put it down ! I really enjoyed it.’ Amber O. MEET THE DETECTIVES With his square jaw and light South African lilt, Detective Orion Tanzy is considered quite the catch in Darlington. But Tanzy is devoted to his wife Pip. She’s had her struggles, but together they’re raising their two beautiful young children. Tanzy studied forensic science at university, and after joining the force moved up the ranks to join Max as a detective inspector. The dream of working in forensics may have faded, but Tanzy still watches Silent Witness and wonders how his career could have been. Detective Max Byrd joined the police force as soon as he turned eighteen. His father was an army man, but he encouraged a reluctant Byrd to try the police instead. Twenty-three years later, he’s not once regretted the decision. A love of takeaways means Byrd doesn’t have the same washboard stomach as Tanzy, but an even greater love of five-a-side football — and his new partner Claire — keep him in good nick. THE SETTING Darlington, in the far north-east of England, is a small market town where everyone knows everyone. It’s a proper northern town with a proud industrial heritage thanks to the old wool manufacturing industry. The bustling centre is the heart of the town, with the river Tees running around the outskirts, and, while it’s a busy little place during the day, at night, there are plenty of dark, quiet alleyways you’d do well to stay away from.
