by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
I knew I’d kill him the moment he walked in.Mason Dixon wants a quiet life. A bar on the South Carolina coast. No questions. No trouble.But he used to be an assassin … and some men still deserve to die.Mason doesn’t kill for pleasure. He kills with a code. The men he takes out won’t be missed. And the money keeps his bar alive.Then, he makes one mistake.An innocent gets caught in the fallout, and Mason is forced to choose: walk away … or fix what he broke. Even if it costs him everything.Mark for Blood is a fast, gritty assassin thriller packed with dark humor, hard choices, and a man who knows redemption always comes with a body count.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 27, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ? The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. With an empty nest and coming towards retirement, he’s persuaded her to try country living. Their cottage even has an annexe that’s perfect for Barney’s widowed father, Frank.Nell is less sure about this fresh start… and it’s not long before cracks in her thirty-year marriage begin to appear. Instead of spending more time together, she and Barney seem to be drifting apart. Frank, too, is unsettled.A weekly community group exploring the secret of happiness provides a way for Nell and her father-in-law to navigate their new surroundings. Nell finds some friends, and Frank is quickly taken in hand by the neighbourhood matriarchs – the self-styled ‘Saga Louts’!But will questioning what makes her happy push Nell even further away from Barney, especially when she discovers the secrets her husband has been keeping? Or can opening up to others help old wounds heal and bring them back together once more? What really is the secret to happiness?Praise for Celia Anderson:’Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.’ Kate Storey’Celia Anderson’s characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.’ Sue Moorcroft‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde’Celia tells a story with warmth and heart – you’ll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!’ Fiona Gibson’Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.’ Judy Leigh’Celia’s stories are always a delightful read.’ Bella Osborne‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan‘Certain to make you laugh and cry’ Jenni Keer‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping
by Philip Eliot | Dec 27, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
Many hours of reading enjoyment — real emotion, humor, and a dash of danger! Reunions, cowboys, second chances, single dads, single moms, friends-to-love, enemies-to-love, finding home and family, plus humor, mystery and suspense abound in these inspiring romances. Each is a complete romance with an uplifting, feel-good, happily-ever-after.1 Show Me My Brother’s Best FriendA woman in jeopardy and her brother’s best friend she’d once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure?2 Show Me a Family for ChristmasA brokenhearted widower with a sad daughter. A secret bodyguard working as a nanny. Can they become an unlikely family this Christmas?3 Seaside Cowboy’s Christmas WishA nurse, a cowboy, and a secret that could get them both killed by Christmas!4 Season of LoveFeuding co-chefs have to put their differences aside before Christmas to give their siblings a great reception. A ruined wedding and failed business are not on the menu. But romance just might be…5 Season of AffectionA famous actress in danger and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love?6 Noelle on the RunA famous actress in danger and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love?7 Danger Under the MistletoeWhen a widowed security consultant moves to Rios Azules, danger follows her. As her attraction to her neighbor’s grandson grows, can she trust him with her heart–or her secret–before someone takes her life?8 Season of MiraclesA nurse escaping an abusive relationship starts over in a small-town. Her patient’s grandson, a pro football player is the last man she wants to fall for. But as he thaws her frozen heart, can her Christmas wish for family come true?9 Season of JoyA small-town single dad, a plus-sized travel writer home for a short time, and a little boy asking for a mommy for Christmas.10 Season of HopeA former pro football player and a small-town single mother… A new beginning or a new heartbreak?11 No Mistletoe Kiss for a CowboyA woman fighting to survive at Christmas. A cowboy fighting for her. But news about her missing child could tear them apart…12 Don’t Leave MeCan two people with wounded souls and secrets in their past find love during the most wonderful time of the year?What readers say about Alexa’s books:????? “A pure gold strike of wonderful romances in one HUGE box set… hours of enjoyment.” Sarah Sarber????? Uplifting and thought provoking. I am sure you will enjoy this treasure trove as much as I do!” Gretan????? “The best clean romances! The characters are well-developed and the plots are relatable.” J.Y.????? “The flow of the stories tied to wonderful love stories makes for hours of super reading.” Robin Bunting
by Philip Eliot | Dec 27, 2025 | Romantic Suspense |
A super-rich tech tycoon will keep the love of his life and her family safe this Christmas in this suspenseful romance from USA Today–bestselling authors.When the woman who left him comes back desperate for help, sexy billionaire Rush Grayson is thrilled. He still wants and needs Lucy Gaines, but Lucy only needs his professional help—to rescue her abducted sister and nephew. The strong-willed independent woman thinks she’s over Rush. She’d never be foolish enough to fall for a man incapable of love.But as Rush and Lucy begin a harrowing race against time to free her family, the fire between them blazes. Now they must use Rush’s brilliant invention to outwit the ruthless kidnapper, or neither will live to see a Christmas family reunion . . .
by Philip Eliot | Dec 27, 2025 | Romantic Suspense |
“One rule,” he said against her lips.”Anything makes you nervous, brings back bad memories—you tell me right away. You don’t try to power through anything. We go as slow as you need.”Meet Zac Mackay. Military codename: Cyclone. He’s a widower, a protector, a hero.And the person who could destroy Anne’s life.Doctor Anne Griffin is back in Oak Creek, Wyoming, only because she has no other options. Here, she was always the shy, stuttering girl, invisible to everyone.Except Zac Mackay. The very reason she left in the first place.Zac’s years in Special Forces taught him survival skills, and he’s created a company—Linear Tactical—to teach those skills to others, so they never have to live in fear.Then why is Annie, the last person he’d ever want to hurt, afraid of him?Zac’s determined to wipe the fear from the eyes of the woman who has never been far from his mind. And fix the mistakes—his mistakes—that put that look there in the first place.But a predator has set his sights on Annie. And now survival skills will become much more than lessons…?????Entire series complete!USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Janie Crouch brings you that perfect book you’ve been looking for to escape everyday reality—and a hero you can believe in. Don’t miss this former-military warrior and the woman he’ll risk everything to protect. Full length novel with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed.
