by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Christmas is a time of miracles–but is it magical enough to change a person’s mind?Allie Westley’s Christmas will be a bit different this year. She’s taken a big step to move away from Nashville to Goose Island, South Carolina, to pursue her dream of becoming a wine enologist, and she’s not tripping over this chance to make a break from her family, either. She’ll spend December 25 doing her own thing. Although the beach might be cold, it is the perfect place for new traditions.But she was also counting on her new roommate, Sam Clare, to be a sister she never had. Instead, Sam is an ex-military man now working as a paramedic. Even his dog, Buttercup, is part wolf. Yet he turns out to be the most understanding person in her new world, despite the fact that she’s declared him her enemy.As the season’s activities bring them together, Allie uncovers several details her new circle of friends weren’t forthcoming about. But will the secret Sam’s keeping break her heart or mend what she didn’t realize was broken?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A heartwarming holiday romance from the #1 bestselling author of Christmas movie hits, SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY’S and A GIFT TO REMEMBER.The Heartbreak Cafe in the picturesque tourist village of Lakeview is a local institution, and owner Ella has run a thriving business since it first opened its doors three decades before.To honour all those happy years, she plans to host a Christmas party to thank the community for its support and to bring all her loyal customers and staff together for a major celebration.She has spent weeks preparing; baking the cafe’s all-time favourite festive treats and holiday favourites plus decorating the interior in twinkling holiday garb.Everything is set for it to be a tribute to not just the cafe, but life in Lakeview.But Christmas week, only days before the party, Ella receives a devastating letter. Her landlord won’t be renewing her lease in the New Year, and her beloved cafe will have to close.What will she tell her loyal customers and how can she start anew?Could this Christmas be the last one for the Heartbreak Cafe?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
FROM TWO-MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR STEENA HOLMES AN UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.DON’T MISS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL, THE GIRLS IN THE BASEMENT, OUT IN APRIL 2025. READ THE FIRST CHAPTER IN THE SISTER UNDER THE STAIRS NOW.My twin sister disappeared twelve years ago.Jess went missing on our way home from school. We were sixteen. Dad’s golden rule was Never walk home alone. But I was in a hurry and she was flirting with boys. She just vanished. No word. No sightings. Nothing. My family destroyed.I blame myself. And I won’t ever give up looking for her.Each year, on the anniversary of Jess’s disappearance, a bunch of flowers is delivered to our home, along with a note. Two words: I’m sorry.It’s the only clue we’ve ever had as to what happened. Until the day I get a text: I found her.And in my desperation to know the truth, I’m walking into a carefully-laid trap . . .The truth about what happened to my twin is even worse than I could ever have imagined.AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHATTERING FINAL TWIST BY A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.Please note this is a revised edition of Lies We Tell Ourselves.Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucy Clarke, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.READERS LOVE THE SISTER UNDER THE STAIRS:‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will make you gasp as the truth about what really happened to Jessica Fischer is slowly revealed.’ Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of Sister Dear‘Terrifying . . . The clever twists and turns lead the reader down a dark path, not sure who to trust until the last breathless line. A captivating read!’ Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge????? ‘A gripping, suspenseful story, with twists, turns and shocking revelations . . . You won’t be able to put it down.’ Karen S.????? ‘I really loved this book! Lots of twists and turns, had me at the edge of my seat.’ Mrs BookWorm????? ‘Wow! I have found a new favorite author. I couldn’t put this book down.’ Glenda S.????? ‘OMG! This book had me spellbound from the very first, intense, heart-pounding chapter. So intense and scary!’ Susan (The Book Bag)????? ‘Boy, oh boy did this keep me awake into the wee hours. It grabbed me from the first page, was full of suspense, and kept me engaged till the end.’ Sherri T.????? ‘Wow, wow, wow! This book had me hooked! I can’t rave about this book enough.’ Melissa????? ‘Had me racing through the pages to find out what happened to Jessica . . . I have read and enjoyed all of Steena’s books, but this one was absolutely her best!’ Sue????? ‘A twisty, page-turning, wild ride! Steena Holmes at her best! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ Robin R.????? ‘A gut-wrenching, heart-pounding read you won’t be able to put down . . . Plenty of twists and turns, and a reveal you won’t see coming.’ Arianne R.????? ‘Wow! What a story. This is by far my very favorite Steena Holmes book to date . . . Left me breathless.’ Linda
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
Behind every legend lies a portion of truth…The wreck of the Oro Verde has been an iconic dive in the Cayman Islands from the day she was sunk, over forty years ago… but how she came to be abandoned has been the subject of rumours, tall-tales, and conspiracy theories.So when the grandson of the Oro Verde’s captain comes looking for answers about the man he never knew, dive boat operators AJ Bailey and Reg Moore help him delve into the mystery… and soon discover there are some who would rather the truth stayed hidden.Book fourteen in this best-selling series has AJ mixed up in the fallout from CIA and Iran-Contra indiscretions from a decade before she was born.These novels can be enjoyed in series order, or as stand-alone books.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 26, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A punk morgue technician and a strait-laced detective investigate a suspicious drowning in this gritty crime novel by the author of Life Sentence.Camden Town mortuary technician Cassie Raven is no stranger to dead bodies—at work. But even a goth girl like her is terrified to find a drowned corpse banging against the hull of her houseboat in the middle of the night. Even more troubling is that Cassie’s gift for sensing the final thoughts of the dead is eluding her. The floating mystery man with golden-green eyes is keeping quiet about his origins.The police suspect he’s simply an unlucky drunk, and that’s what DS Phyllida Flyte believes when she’s assigned to the case. However, Cassie has a funny feeling she’s seen his face before . . .Unwilling to let the man’s death remain unsolved, Cassie and Phyllida begin to dig deeper into the case, following a trail of clues into his past. Soon they find themselves closer to an answer—and to a killer . . .”Timely, gritty and dark.” —Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Girl on the Train”Expertly plotted and well researched, with an appealing central character and a strong supporting cast, this series is not to be missed.” —The GuardianPerfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs
