by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Full of clever twists and turns, this book kept me glued until the last page!” ?Freida McFadden, New York Times-bestselling author of The Housemaid”A must-read for any thriller lover.” ?A.R. Torre, New York Times-bestselling author of The Good LieWhen his wife and child are abducted, Grant Wilson races against the clock in this pulse-pounding thriller packed with riddles, danger, and the desperate fight to save his family, perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain.They took his wife. They took his child. He only has hours to find them … or they’re dead.Grant Wilson has never been happier. He has a wife he loves, a home in the country, and a brand-new baby on the way. But all of that shatters when two masked men abduct his wife, Avery, in broad daylight.The instructions Grant receives are bizarre: If he wants Avery back, he must solve a series of riddles that arrive one after another—and the clock is ticking.With every piece of the puzzle more outrageous and complex than the last, Grant knows he’s playing a dangerous game. But he’s determined to do whatever it takes to save Avery’s life … even if it kills him.Readers are absolutely DEVOURING You’ll Never Know:????? This one grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. Amazingly clever plotting! Michelle????? This is easily the best book I’ve read all year. Victoria W.????? Excuse me while I still try to pick my jaw up off the floor for this one, guys. Holy sh*t. Megan P.????? One of the best thrillers I’ve read. It’s so freaking good. Akanksha B.????? Jaw-dropping twists, emotional depth, and characters who feel real from start to finish — this is easily one of my favorite thrillers of the year. Abby?????Smart, savage, and utterly unputdownable—this is psychological suspense at its finest! Mandy????? WOW, this one blew me away! I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! Kim S.????? A gripping, fast-paced thriller that earns a well-deserved spot in my top 5 reads. Stephen L.????? Honestly, all I can say is PICK UP A COPY OF THIS BOOK ASAP! Is there an option for more stars, because I need more stars! Madame S.????? If you enjoy reading thrillers, this is a must-read! If you like Freida McFadden books, this is a must-read. I devoured this book!!! Samantha F.
Review “Full of clever twists and turns, this book kept me glued until the last page!” ?Freida McFadden, New York Times-bestselling author of The Housemaid “A must-read for any thriller lover.” ?A.R. Torre, New York Times-bestselling author of The Good Lie”Thrilling, reckless, and packed with twists and turns that are so sharp you’ll feel the whiplash. Cancel your plans, buckle up, and hang on tight!” ?Noelle W. Ihli, USA Today-bestselling author of Ask for Andrea “Riveting and relentlessly twisty, this fast-paced thriller had me hooked from the first page and gasping by the last. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Freida McFadden will tear through it in one sitting.” ?Faith Gardner, author of The Mirror House Girls “Dark, twisty, and totally addictive, this thriller will have you frantically turning the pages until the very end. Brilliantly plotted with haunting prose and brisk pacing, Caleb Stephens has outdone himself. Don’t miss this one!” ?Bonnie Traymore, author of The Rich Guy’s Wife”Well that was a wild ride from start to finish!” ?Syyydney Books About the Author Caleb Stephens is a dark fiction author writing from somewhere deep in the Colorado mountains. His short stories have appeared in multiple publications and podcasts, including The NoSleep Podcast, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, MetaStellar, The Dread Machine, Tales to Terrify, and more. His dark fiction collection If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror is available through Salt Heart Press and includes the short story “The Wallpaper Man”, which was adapted to film by Falconer Film & Media. You can join his mailing list (and receive a free story!) and learn more at www.calebstephensauthor.com.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
Harnessing the power in her blood could turn the tides of war—if it doesn’t destroy her first.It’s been fourteen years since Prince Gaeren lost Aeliana, the childhood friend he’d sworn to protect. Haunted by the unfulfilled promise, he searches for a way to bring her home. But with threats against the kingdom from both a rebel faction in the south and Mayvus, a power-hungry priestess in the east, he only has time to follow one last clue across the seas.Kidnapped as a child, Aeliana is desperate to be rid of the chaotic magic in her blood, magic her captors use to ravage the land. When she’s found by Gaeren’s rebel enemies, she joins their fight to rescue her mother from Mayvus, but her unwieldy power only serves to attract Mayvus’ attention. Aeliana must learn to control her magic before they reach her mother, or risk becoming the weapon Mayvus needs to take complete control of the kingdom.Blood of the Stars is the first book in an epic fantasy series full of magic, intrigue, found family, reluctant royalty, & descendants of Stars on the brink of war.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
While battling to save his family’s ranch, Baker finds himself falling for a man as unrestrained as the Oklahoma winds. For as long as he can recall, Baker Bastian has been the backbone of Bastian Acres Ranch. He’s carried a heavy load, trying his best to keep his family legacy from being swallowed up by corporate farming while battling a fondness for the bottle, a messy divorce, and a grandmother who’s set on becoming the next Annie Oakley if she could just get a gun that shoots straight. It’s not been an easy road. Now, with his worthless philandering father’s death, the deed to the ranch is to be split four ways with three half-brothers he never wanted to get to know better.As the ranch is tossed into chaos, Baker is driven to open the gates to strangers, and not just his brothers and their traveling companions. In order to turn a buck, the once proud owner of prime cattle is reduced to calling his farming legacy a guest ranch. The first client to show up is Hanley Welsh, a world-renowned wildlife photographer. Baker should be too busy to notice how rugged Hanley is, or how his eyes crinkle with his easy smile, or how well his jeans fit, but notice he does. Will Baker’s lonely existence end with the arrival of a man who carries the song of the indigo bunting in his heart?Baker (Bastian Brothers #1) is a first in series grumpy/sunshine M/M contemporary western gay romance with a lonesome cowboy, a globetrotting wildlife photographer, unwanted family arrivals, a not-so-straight shooting octogenarian, and a picture-perfect happy ending. Content warning: This story has references to past substance abuse.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
From the beloved New York Times–bestselling author of Mine Till Midnight comes a dazzling historical novel about forbidden love and long-denied desire—the kind of passion that happens once in a lifetime . . .Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. But this handsome Gypsy is a man of mysterious origins—and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. So Kev refuses to submit to temptation . . . and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate.Then, Win returns to England . . . only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. It’s now or never for Kev to make his move. But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny—or risk losing the only woman he has lived for.Praise for Seduce Me at Sunrise”Has plenty to keep readers turning the pages: Wit, suspense, secrets to learn and, of course, lots of love and passion.” —The Monitor”Each member of the family is a delight to meet, and the depths of emotions and love they have for each other is shown magnificently . . . a spectacular story that continues the saga of the Hathaway family.” —Romance Reviews”Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘You start to suspect everyone and trust no one – I finished it in one sitting!’? ? ? ? ?YOU WITNESSED A MURDERBUT NO ONE BELIEVES YOUWhen Ria moves with her husband to Silverleaf Heights, she hopes to recover from the incident that nearly took her life. Everything seems perfect – the houses are beautiful, the neighbours welcoming and the locked gate keeps the danger out. Or does it?Late one night, Ria sees a woman being attacked. When she raises the alarm, there’s no evidence. No crime. No victim. But Ria knows what she saw – and she won’t let it go.Then an anonymous text appears on her phone, a video of another woman being murdered. Looking closer, Ria realises the woman is her.The message vanishes without a trace, but its meaning is clear: Stop searching for the dead woman. Or you’ll be next.A gripping psychological thriller about paranoia, lies, and a community hiding deadly secrets. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire Douglas, and twisty, addictive thrillers.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH I KNOW WHAT I SAW:’I read this with my heart pounding, constantly second-guessing myself’ ? ? ? ? ? ‘I thought I had it figured out – I definitely didn’t’ ? ? ? ? ? ‘This book had me accusing EVERYONE’ ? ? ? ? ?’So many twists – I couldn’t stop reading’ ? ? ? ? ? ‘Every time I thought I knew . . . I was wrong’ ? ? ? ? ?
