by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
By #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café ‘Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days… Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town’ ????? Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can’t understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just needs someone to help her out. Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah , is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he’s been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help! Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells… The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: opposites attract small town forced proximity he falls first Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore ‘I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe ’ ????? ‘ Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ????? ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ????? ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ????? ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate ’ ????? ‘This book makes my heart happy! ’ ????? ‘ The perfect kind of romance for me’ ????? ‘ Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going’ ????? ‘I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable , the steamy scenes were a bonus’ ????? ‘[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series’ ????? ‘I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t bear to put it down ’ ????? ‘Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice … a literal dream to read’ ????? Laurie Gilmore’s book ‘The Pumpkin Spice Café’ was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-09-23.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“An exceptional romance! I truly fell in love with the characters who were so lifelike.” —Reader review Opposites might attract, but what happens when one night brings a lifelong consequence? Firefighter Evan Drake overcame a challenging childhood to build a life he loves. He’s got a rewarding career, loads of friends, and more than his share of female attention. He couldn’t ask for anything more. Then heiress Selena waltzes into his world. Selena Jarboe grew up lacking for nothing. Money can’t buy what she aches for the most though—a stable, secure family. When family discord becomes too much, she trades her privileged existence for peace a thousand miles away. With courage, she pursues a new life—and a night with a sexy stranger. Selena can’t regret her time with Evan…and then she learns it has a major consequence. Her future uncertain, she’s sure of only one thing—Evan is the last man who could offer her security. Evan has experience fighting for what he wants, but will it be enough to win over Selena forever? Heat of the Night is a stand-alone novel with a heartwarming and satisfying HEA in the Island Fire series. Dive into this sexy, engrossing series today!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A broken dream. A chance to heal. And the lakeshore inn where love might bloom. Hilary Larkin has zero interest in spending a week at a charming lakeshore inn in Minnesota’s Northwoods—especially when her life already revolves around keeping her late husband’s entrepreneurial dream alive. But her well-meaning sister-in-law insists the time away at a small farms conference will help heal Hilary’s shattered heart. Surrounded by gardening workshops, industry lectures, and rustic small-town charm, Hilary braces herself for a long, awkward week. That is, until a handsome lavender farmer delivers the conference’s keynote address, turning her carefully ordered world delightfully upside down. Dane Porter swore off love after his ex-wife’s betrayal shattered his trust. Running his lavender farm is easier than opening his heart—until he literally collides with Hilary at the conference. Smart, warm, and refreshingly real, she challenges everything he thought he knew about second chances. As laughter-filled days unfold amidst alpaca herds and quirky locals, Dane wonders if love might be worth the risk after all. Just when their relationship starts to bloom, Hilary’s meddling sister-in-law arrives unannounced, stirring up old wounds and unanswered questions. Forced to face their pasts, Hilary and Dane must decide if they’re brave enough to fight for a future together. Love, Lies, and Lavender is a clean, light-hearted small town romance filled with humor, heart, and hope. Perfect for fans of second chance romance, cozy lakeside settings, nosy matchmakers, and happily ever afters.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Is your husband so horrible that you’d ask your best friend to kill him? Penny: I know my husband has cheated on me. But I can’t believe what I just found in the bedside drawer. Are my children safe . . . ? Lisa: The first time he did it was on our wedding anniversary. He broke down in tears afterwards. That’s the thing about Simon. He’s always sorry . . . until the next time. Holly: My husband is useless. He just loafs around the house all day and spends my money. But now I think he’s done something far worse. We’ve descended on Penny’s stunning country home for a rare girls’ weekend. As the cocktails flow, it turns out we’re all keeping secrets. Bloody hell, we sure can pick them. We clink our glasses. “Here’s to our horrible husbands. May they get what’s coming to them.” Good friends will die for you. But only best friends will kill for you. Please note this book contains themes of domestic abuse that some readers may find upsetting. AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FULL OF EXTREMELY DARK HUMOUR WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP. Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh. READERS LOVE HORRIBLE HUSBANDS : ????? ‘ The best book I’ve read all year . Couldn’t put it down.’ Casey L. ????? ‘WOW! Tons of twists and turns, and an ending I never saw coming .’ Debbie D. ????? ‘A fantastic psychological suspense . . . I was hooked from the first page .’ Kathryn M. ????? ‘ An absolute must-read .’ Stephanie Crain ????? ‘ Loved it .’ Riley W. ????? ‘ Left me gasping for breath from the unbelievable twists that just started coming and didn’t let up.’ Leanne D. ????? ‘Riveting . . . I couldn’t not put this book down. Among the best I have read this year .’ Sue E. ????? ‘A very big surprise that I didn’t see coming. Absolutely gripping .’ Mandy B. ????? ‘ Wickedly addictive . A twisty, unpredictable ride from start to finish. Countless twists and turns.’ Tonya
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
” Dizzying . . . Audiences who wished the TV series The Bear had made room for Russian mobsters are in for a treat” Kirkus Reviews Starred Review Sagarine Pfister is a great cook but has been blacklisted by almost every restaurant in Chicago. She gets her chance at Louie’s, a below-average restaurant, the only place that will give her a job. Things change when she finds head chef Louie Ferrar dead in the walk-in freezer of his restaurant. But instead of closing the place down, the owner, Russian gang boss Anatoly Morzov, not only offers her Louie’s job, but also the position as his personal chef. Sagarine agrees, and while she knows she’s playing with fire, the chance to turn out extraordinary food at both the restaurant and for Morzov’s extravagant private parties is just too tempting. While the Chicago P.D. searches for Louie’s killer, the FBI pressures Sagarine to inform on the gang. She has no choice, but things take another dangerous turn when she falls for one of Morzov’s lieutenants. As Sagarine becomes more deeply involved with the gang and with her lover, the FBI’s demands put her at increased risk of discovery. She has to make a decision about where her loyalties lie as she finds herself running for her life.
