by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | History, Politics & Culture |
Genghis Khan is one of history’s immortals: a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule. Believing he was divinely protected, Genghis united warring clans to create a nation and then an empire that ran across much of Asia.Under his grandson, Kublai Khan, the vision evolved into a more complex religious ideology, justifying further expansion. Kublai doubled the empire’s size until, in the late 13th century, he and the rest of Genghis’s ‘Golden Family’ controlled one fifth of the inhabited world. Along the way, he conquered all China, gave the nation the borders it has today, and then, finally, discovered the limits to growth.Genghis’s dream of world rule turned out to be a fantasy. And yet, in terms of the sheer scale of the conquests, never has a vision and the character of one man had such an effect on the world.Charting the evolution of this vision, John Man provides a unique account of the Mongol Empire, from young Genghis to old Kublai, from a rejected teenager to the world’s most powerful emperor.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Every stitch contains a spark of rebellion…Occupied Ukraine, 1940. Zirka and her cousin Perla embroider quietly by candlelight in their old dressmaker’s shop. War is raging: and hidden in the intricate traditional embroidery are secret messages for the resistance. If the two women are caught, or betrayed, it would mean certain death…Lviv, 2022. As Ana gazes around at the peeling wallpaper, she hopes the little shop she was shocked to inherit will bring her closer to the memory of her grandmother Zirka. After Ana’s mother suddenly refused to see or speak to Zirka decades ago, Ana has been desperate to find out what tore them apart.But Ana finds a diary stashed in a long-forgotten kitchen drawer. The pages inside tell of a secret sewing society vital to the war effort, a doomed love affair, and a woman on the run with a newborn.Will Ana ever discover the truth about her family? And now war has come again to this beautiful city, will Ana learn that some wartime secrets are too dangerous to uncover?The Secret Sewing Society is a sweeping, heartbreaking tale about a devastating family mystery, and generations of women coming together against the odds. Fans of Evie Woods, Fiona Valpy and The Keeper of Happy Endings will be utterly swept away.What readers are saying about The Secret Sewing Society:‘WOW!… this novel completely pulled me in… gripping… unforgettable… heartbreaking in the best way… powerful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘HEARTBREAKING… powerful and emotional…will stay with you long after you finish it… Gripping.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A WOW book, I couldn’t stop reading! Beautiful… Powerful… Gripping.’ Happeninginlunaland,????‘Fantastic… I loved this book so much… had me hanging on to every word… my favourite read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A must-read… I adored this book… gripped… I loved… A wonderful novel. Five stars.’ Betsysbookshops, ?????‘Absolutely loved this!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I love… hooks you instantly… Left me wanting more… I didn’t want to leave it… the kind of book that reminds you why you read… Completely captivated my heart… Lingers long after the final page.’ rose.reads, ????‘Beautiful… A real page-turner… Phenomenal… Had me completely enthralled… Brilliant… Awe inspiring, heartbreaking and compelling.’ emthebookworm, ????‘Heartstrings are pulled and tissues are needed… an emotional ride… Incredible.’ Inspiredbypmdd, ????‘Utterly captivating… heartbreaking, hopeful… A moving read that lingers… excellent.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Beautiful… I had to keep looking down through tears… I was so moved from this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Loved… both heartbreaking and hopeful… gripping… utterly swept away… Stunning.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Can a broken Alpha save her from the Big Bad wolves? Lucas has lost his mate, and he’ll never claim another—his kind of broken can’t be fixed. He’s still alpha enough to rescue a young woman from the predatory Red wolf pack, but when she shows up at his office—as his sexy new intern—she stirs up feelings that need to stay buried… Mia’s just trying to earn her degree and dig her way out of poverty. Keeping her shifter nature secret is key, but her internship at the hottest dot-com development firm in Seattle also has the hottest boss… and he’s a wolf. Who just happened to save her life. She’d break all the rules for this guy—except he wants nothing to do with her. And the wolves who do are the Big Bad Wolf kind. The kind she’s always heard about. Mia’s in the middle of a pack war with nowhere to turn… but to the one guy who doesn’t want her at all. Claiming Mia is a super-hot complete story with HEA, the first in the Dot Com Wolves series.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
If they want to find their balance, these two lonely athletes might have to lean on each other.Tiago Torrn may be a championship fighter and the envy of all of Maltaffia, but his mateless condition leaves him longing for home and family. When the Midsummer Fertility Center arranges for Alexis to be his unconventional surrogate, he is instantly taken with the Terran ballerina. As their adventure brings them closer, Tiago is having a hard time remembering why he can’t let himself fall for her.From a tender age, Alexis Clare has given her whole life over to ballet. The beautiful art form dictates where she goes, what she eats, and how she spends each hour of her day. When an injury turns into a more serious health issue that keeps her offstage, Alexis feels lost. And when she learns she can’t start the family she’s always dreamed of, her sadness turns to despair.Until she hears about an option to have her fertility restored in the most romantic place in the known universe.This couple may not have much in common on the outside, but on the inside, they’re two peas in a pod. At least that’s what Oberon, the AI who runs the Center, thinks. But even Oberon may have trouble designing and implementing a plan romantic enough to overcome Tiago’s trust issues and Alexis’s guilt and bring the two together.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
“Romancing the Stone-style plot, sizzling sensuality, a deliciously dark and dangerous hero, a wonderfully resourceful heroine, and plenty of humor.” —BooklistWhen wealthy socialite Priscilla Jane Hamilton Greer is kidnapped and held hostage in the Costa Rican jungle, burned out ex-secret agent Grant Sullivan is tapped to bring her back home to her powerful father. But Jane, as she calls herself, is like nothing Grant expects. In fact, she’s unlike any other woman he’s ever met, with her own plan for escaping her captor. When she finally agrees to accept his help, their partnership is complicated by the off-the-charts chemistry between them. Now the stakes are even higher for Grant. Because once he gets Jane out of the jungle, he’d like to keep her in his arms—forever. . . .
