by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Sometimes the Yuletide spirit takes an unjolly turn…My name is Sarah Braxton, and I’m a witch. It’s busy season in the bookshop, plus, Seashell Cove in the middle of Solstice preparations. The last thing I need is this elf, appearing out of nowhere. Not a tall, intimidating elf, either. A pint-sized Yule elf with pale green skin, frightened, and shivering with cold.The poor little thing carries an ominous message: “He is coming.”The gargoyles are concerned, and so are the ghosts. And then mayhem begins.Can my cat, Rhiannon, and I figure out how to help the elf, before the mysterious “he” appears?Find out in Solstice Witch!If you like cozy mysteries, cats, witches, and other magical creatures, rollicking cozy mystery series filled with fun and adventure!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels and The Secret Christmas Bookshop.___________________________________Is a new beginning waiting for her this Christmas?When Imogen leaves her fiancé at the altar and escapes to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear.But in a village curious about their new arrival, Imogen finds hiding out harder than expected, especially with the charming local baker Dexter around to distract her.As secrets unravel and the festive season draws near, Imogen wonders if she’s been running from the wrong things all along.Will the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?‘Gorgeous…’ Woman‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ Heat‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own‘Cressida’s characters are wonderful!’ Sarah Morgan___________________________________*Readers LOVE Cressida McLaughlin*’Cressida never fails to deliver…beautifully written!’ ?????’The perfect Christmas cosy read…I happily lost myself in it in one whole sitting’ ?????’A beautiful wintery tale’ ?????’A heartwarming and festive romantic escape’ ?????’Filled with warmth, hope and just the right touch of Christmas magic’ ?????’Impossible not to feel a glow when reading it’ ?????’Everything you could want in a festive book’ ?????’A lovely festive read full of wintery wonder and community’ ?????’Laughter and tears, Christmas and books – who could want anything more’ ?????’Heartwarming and festive with a little mystery. Absolutely fantastic’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
It’s not easy being royal. Sixteen-year-old Evangeline wears her crown proudly, but between her duties and her overprotective big brother, the idea of romance is just a dream. But a chance encounter in Chicago changes all that…. Sure, seventeen-year-old Tyler Evans loves playing hockey, but he’s more concerned about providing for his dad and little sister. Then he meets Eva–and falls head-over-heels in love—and he has two more problems. One, she’s his best friend’s little sister. Two, she wears a crown.But then Eva accidentally mistakes Tyler for a visiting prince, and for the first time, Tyler doesn’t feel like a nobody. He knows he has to tell her the truth…but not yet. His plan? To keep up the royal charade as long as it takes to convince Eva he’s the guy for her. Even if he’s lying to everyone…including himself.Disclaimer: May cause disillusionment. Those girls looking to find their Prince Charming might consider scouting out hockey rinks.Each book in the Chicago Falcons series is STANDALONE:* Just One of the Boys* Just One of the Royals* Just Pretending
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A FALLEN OFFICERGlenn Turner was a big strong cop, a good friend, a loyal husband, and a loving son. But Glenn died in agony—his body racked with spasms, his mind plunged into delirium. And by the time he was found dead, Glen’s wife was more than ready for his funeral.A SEDUCTIVE WIDOWJulia “Lynn” Turner, a former sheriff’s assistant and 911 operator, had a thing for men in uniform—and for their money. While detectives and forensic examiners ruled Glenn’s death the result of a virulent flu, time would tell another story. Lynn was already secretly living with Randy Thompson, a firefighter, who would meet the same excruciating death…A POISONOUS TRUTH…Driven by family who would not give up their quest for justice, a new investigation and an explosive trial eventually exposed the truth about a woman who had a way of making men die, and about a means of murder that was pure intoxicating evil.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | LGBTQ+ |
The geek, the cowboy, and a not-so-grumpy holiday…MoodyLiving in Christmas Town doesn’t make me a fan of the holidays. Quite the opposite. In fact, eleven months of the year, I’m perfectly happy running my bookstore in peace and quiet. Of course, that changes in December when it’s mistletoe madness and mayhem. Ugh.But this year, there’s a new cowboy in town and it’s not as easy to grumble about…anything. I admit, Hudson is handsome and hunky, but everyone knows I’m not myself till January, so he’ll have to buzz off and charm someone else.Bah humbug. HudsonMoving to California wasn’t in my plans. I could use the change of scenery, though, and Oak Ridge Ranch is a good investment. That’s not a sneaky way of saying I’m hiding from my past—no siree. I’m following a new path to a new town, that’s all.And so far, so good. Except…my attraction to the nerdy bookstore owner is throwing me off my game.Look, I’m not interested in anything other than a casual hookup. But Moody is a mystery, and I want to know more about the adorable geek with a sunny disposition who turns into a holiday grump every year.For some reason, he feels like home away from home. December may be the last month of the year, but something tells me this is our beginning.Moody’s Grumpy Holiday is an MM grumpy-sunshine, romantic comedy featuring an adorkable geek, a hunky cowboy, and a little seasonal magic.
