by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
When Cooper Holland, soccer star extraordinaire, needs a date for his sister’s wedding, he enlists the help of his teammates. Set-ups aren’t his style, but he’s desperate. He’s looking for a sweet, homey, girl next door type. Only Mae Nelson is anything but the girl next door. She’s loud, talkative, and asks so many questions that his head is ready to explode. And not the good head. Mae had no idea who Cooper was when she agreed to go out with him. He’s brooding, quiet, and scowls so much she thinks his face might be permanently stuck like that. He’s not at all her type. Agreeing to move on, they go their separate ways. That is until she runs into him at a coffee shop…three days in a row. Each time, she finds him more attractive, more engaging. And now, she can’t stop thinking about him. Wanting him. So they strike a deal. She’ll go to the wedding with him and they’ll pretend they’re dating to make his sister happy. Because fake dating always works. Except, they never make it to the fake dating part before things get out of hand. Way out of hand.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Murder in a sleepy coastal town… Can attorney Spencer Dunn keep his head above water? When beloved mayor turned state senator Carlton Osborn is found dead on his boat, the prime suspect is the only other person on board: his pregnant teenage girlfriend, Amber Vega. Struggling to restore his self-confidence after a string of personal and professional losses, Spencer Dunn isn’t eager to defend a young woman who is almost certainly guilty yet refuses to follow his legal advice. But once Spencer starts digging, he realizes this case isn’t as simple as the police are making it out to be. Spencer doesn’t know the meaning of the word “quit,” and he’s willing to ruffle some feathers in his quest to uncover the truth. But in the course of unraveling the mystery of Osborn’s murder, he’s making some very powerful enemies…
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
ENJOY THE *COMPLETE* SERIES OF DARING MILITARY ADVENTURES IN THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION. Praise for Gordon Landsborough: ‘ . . . exiting, tough, fast and moving novel .’ Times Literary Supplement ‘ It has everything . . . supremely good characterisation, descriptive brilliance, and masterly in its simplicity .’ Birmingham Post MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE HERO Legionnaire Texas is no stranger to danger. A former cowboy from the American West, Texas joined the French Foreign Legion to escape his past, but this is not the fresh start he dreamed of. From the brutal desert landscape to the cutthroat politics of the Legion, Texas quickly learns that survival requires more than just grit and determination — it requires trust, loyalty and a willingness to confront one’s own demons. And Texas’ demons are many – his failure to succeed in the wild west, his betrayal of his brother and his desertion of his great love. He’s a man constantly walking the line between loyalty and betrayal, between his duty to the Legion and the haunting temptation to desert it. From the burning sands of the Sahara to the fortress strongholds of North Africa, Tex fights desperate battles in the ranks of the French Foreign Legion. Surrounded by ambushes, betrayal and hand-to-hand combat in dust-choked villages, he marches under a pitiless sun toward doomed outposts and hidden oases. From Algiers to Dusa, every step is a fight against merciless enemies, the treachery of comrades and the desert itself. Perfect for fans of W.E.B. Griffin, Sven Hassel, Leo Kessler and Jack Higgins. IN THIS FOUR-BOOK SERIES: Book 1 LEGIONNAIRE FROM TEXAS Book 2 RENEGADE LEGIONNAIRE Book 3 BACK TO THE LEGION Book 4 THE SPAHIS READERS LOVE THIS SERIES: ?????????? ‘ These stories attain the same high standard that one gets when reading a Legion adventure by P.C. Wren or Theodore Roscoe .’ HowdyDave ?????????? ‘ A very good read .’ Philip F. ?????????? ‘ Another excellent author .’ Bryan B. W.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
‘If you like Agatha Christie , you will love this!’ Sarah, Netgalley A crumbling old manor house with its own sinister folly. A cast full of suspects with secrets to hide. And a killer waiting in the wings . . . Retirement suits actress Rina Martin just fine. Until she’s tempted back for one last hurrah, reprising her role as sharp-witted TV sleuth Lydia Marchant. But is Rina returning for an encore — or the final curtain ? Rina’s seen plenty of drama over the years. But nothing like the chaos she finds on location at Septon Hall. Her costar, the decidedly sour Grace Sweeting, gets a poison pen letter — in what looks like a tasteless prank. Until . . . Phil Perry, the show’s charming leading man, is found dead! Plunged in his neck is a glinting brooch, last seen on Grace’s stylish coat. Suddenly, everyone’s ready to point the finger at Grace. Only Rina has her doubts. Just because Grace is playing a murderess on TV that doesn’t make her one in real life. It’s up to Rina to pin down the truth, before the devious killer strikes again! If you love Agatha Christie, Jeanne M. Dams, Glenda Young, Stella Cameron, M.C. Beaton and Frances Evesham, prepare to be hooked by this enchanting, character-driven mystery! READERS LOVE RINA MARTIN: ????? ‘ Oohh this was so good! I love mysteries that have layers . . . it keeps me on my toes.’ Lori C. ‘A charmingly sinister cozy , perfect for curling up with on a rainy afternoon.’ Leanne, Netgalley ????? ‘Some complex twists and an exceptional red herring or three. A fine read .’ Jan T. ????? ‘An absolutely delightful cozy.’ Karen K. ????? ‘ Another fabulous instalment in this wonderful series . . . If I had the superpower of stepping into a fictional setting, I would love to have tea and cake at Rina’s.’ Amanda P. ????? ‘There’s never a dull moment with this mystery!’ Cindy A. ????? ‘ Loved it .’ Aileen G. ????? ‘A fun story . . . taking the reader on an exciting journey.’ Beatrice M.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
She didn’t anticipate a career change at fifty…let alone trip over a dead body. Forced to leave her celebrated career as an international war correspondent after an injury, Kate Tessler now dabbles in detective work in her Arizona hometown. She and her sister, Jen, need to take any job offered if they want to become true private investigators. When Jen’s college friend asks them to investigate suspicious activity at a motel he inherited, it sounds like a free vacation with a little surveillance thrown in—what could go wrong? But when Kate’s hot flashes wake her in the middle of the night, she wanders outside to cool off and stumbles over a dead body. Soon they’re caught up in their toughest—and most dangerous—case yet. Kate and Jen can’t trust anyone at the motel or the local police force they suspect of corruption. Good thing they have their eclectic senior sidekicks to share the undercover work. The lies pile up, the villains multiply, and the motel is hiding more secrets than they ever imagined. When they finally get a break in the case, Kate needs to ensure she and Jen aren’t collateral damage. This witty and fast-paced cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.
