by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
“…a cozy mystery that will have you laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time!” – Anne-Marie Reynolds, for Readers’ Favorite Three lonely neighbors. Five loyal dogs. One big mystery. What do a retired pharmacist, a quirky church choir director, and a Gen Z gamer have in common? Nothing much—until a cheesy murder mystery party at their apartment complex takes a bloody turn. After sharing front-row seats to an actual murder, Priya Visser, Gloria Williams, and Ryan Hsia form an unlikely team. As they follow a trail of long-buried secrets, the newfound sleuths must rely on each other and their dogs—a stately pug, two cheeky dachshunds, a grieving German shepherd, and an excitable lab puppy—to sniff out a killer hiding in plain sight. As clues (and friendships) pile up, this mismatched trio might just find what they’ve been missing: connection, courage, and the start of a true pack. The Dog Ladies is a laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with just a dash of danger, perfect for fans of second chances, chosen family, and sleuths on four paws. “Watching sweet old ladies and an awkward IT guy try to corner a vicious murderer is as entertaining as it sounds.” – Gabriel Santos, for Readers’ Favorite
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The 10th installment in the “laugh-out-loud, fast-paced, and charming” bestselling Haunted Guesthouse cozy mystery series (Kate Carlisle, New York Times –bestselling author). Proprietress Alison Kerby and her ghostly guest detective “auto” know better than to dig into the case of a long-buried sedan and its now-skeletal driver . . . Innkeeper Alison Kerby is determined to keep her mind, body, and soul focused on bringing high-spirited hospitality to her lodgers at the Haunted Guesthouse. She simply has no time for any more murder investigations, no matter what Paul Harrison, her resident ghost detective, says. But this time, the mystery comes looking for Alison. Workers unearth a 1977 Lincoln Continental buried in the sand behind Alison’s guesthouse—and they discover a skeleton still belted in behind the steering wheel. Paul, of course, is on the cold case—to the extent that a ghostly gumshoe can be—but Alison is still determined not to do the incorporeal investigator’s legwork. Not this time. But her new husband Josh is intrigued, and he offers to help Paul poke into the case of the cold Continental. Uh-oh…has Josh caught the investigation bug? It’s a harsh wake-up call for a harried businesswoman who’d thought she’d told the detective life to hit the road. What can go wrong? How about everything? As Alison dodges stray bullets, discovers a gun in the guesthouse, and reluctantly probes a decades-old murder that turns out to be shockingly relevant even today, her specter inspector tries to keep her spirits up. But as she searches for the key to unlock the case, is Alison headed for her final check-out? Make a reservation to find out in Bones Behind the Wheel , the tenth fun-filled Haunted Guesthouse mystery from national bestselling author E. J. Copperman.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
The perfect guy. The perfect lie… Princess Philippa Stanley is over being the perfect royal. The world’s got bigger problems than the color of her nail polish, yet the tabloids insist on detailing her every royal faux pas. Like her bold new hairstyle and missing pantyhose. Freaking pantyhose . Things that don’t matter to anyone— except her parents. Their Majesties are desperate for her to settle down. So desperate they invite a dozen overzealous bachelors to compete for her hand in marriage. Now she’s living her own nightmare version of The Bachelorette: Royal Edition with suitors ambushing her at every turn. No way is she participating in this farce of a courtship. Hard pass. But when her father makes her an offer she can’t refuse—take part in exchange for access to her trust fund—it’s the only way to get the money she needs to start her own charitable foundation. Fine. She’ll play the game. There’s zero chance she’ll fall in love until she crashes into a sexy, down-to-earth philanthropist who can help her launch her charity and drive off the unwanted suitors. It’s like she’s met the perfect guy. But what if he’s really the perfect lie?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
She thinks she’s tracking a beast…but is the beast hunting her? Wildlife ranger Lisa Thomas is no stranger to violence. When an abusive ex comes rolling into town and animal entrails not-so-mysteriously land on her doorstep, she knows full well who the culprit is. But as strange killings and stranger wildlife sightings plague her little Australian town, Lisa herself becomes one of the suspects. Desperate to clear her name and be rid of her ex, Lisa follows the trail of a giant white kangaroo spotted before several of the deaths. Except the further she tracks it, the less natural the beast appears—and the more sinister both the woods and her ex become. Can Lisa solve the mystery and save herself before she becomes prey, or will she learn that deep in the eucalyptus forests, no one can hear you scream? Crossings is a thrilling, spooky supernatural suspense novel. If you can’t get enough of scrappy underdogs, chilling mysteries, and creepy cryptids, lose yourself in Crossings !
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
One cryptic note. Two missing parents. Zero ordinary answers, and a magical world he never expected. Ben Greenwood’s life turned upside down the day his parents vanished—leaving behind nothing but questions. But when a mysterious letter arrives out of the blue, it changes everything. The letter points Ben toward a strange organisation he’s never heard of: the Royal Institute of Magic. Suddenly, he’s thrown into a realm where spells are bought and sold, magical creatures roam the streets, and danger lurks around every corner. To uncover the truth, Ben must dig into an ancient family secret—and face a dark force the Institute has been fighting for centuries. But if he fails, he will lose any chance of putting his world back together. Victor Kloss’s Elizabeth’s Legacy is the first book in the Royal Institute of Magic series —a thrilling adventure for young readers who love fantastical stories, spellbinding worlds, and unforgettable heroes. Can Ben discover the truth before it’s too late? ___________________________________________ Praise for the Royal Institute of Magic series: ? ? ? ? ? a cross between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson in that the characters are always on the move at a sort of breathless pace. ? ? ? ? ? … you don’t have to be a magical creature to use magic. Cool. ? ? ? ? ? Wonderful Read! Not just for kids, adults will enjoy it just as much! ? ? ? ? ? … a great sense of adventure, the story line never lagged, and his characters are well defined. ? ? ? ? ? It’s kind of like a steam-punk version of magic… ? ? ? ? ? … original with diverse characters and enough action and mystery to entertain teens to adults. ? ? ? ? ? It is honestly one of the few books that I have enjoyed as much as Harry Potter.
