by Philip Eliot | Dec 23, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A BRAND NEW totally addictive psychological thriller full of twists from the #1 bestselling author of The Party.Was my marriage always built on lies? How could everything unravel so quickly?My life wasn’t perfect — school runs, late meetings, family dinners — But we were happy.Then a single Facebook post destroys it all: ‘PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME? HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? I am Lydia French. This is my husband and child — they have been missing for several months and I am desperate to find them.’I look at the photo of a man and a little girl, smiling in the sun, and freeze. They’re not Lydia French’s husband and child. They’re mine.I get a call from the school. Tom hasn’t picked up our daughter. He’s not answering his phone. His boss says he didn’t show up for work.Nothing makes sense. Panic claws my chest as I piece together the fragments of my shattered reality.The man I’ve lived with for the past eight years, the man I’ve made a home, a family, a life with, isn’t who I thought he was at all. The man I married has been lying to me . . . about everything.AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE, NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHATTERING FINAL TWIST.Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, T.M. Logan, Anya Mora, T.J. Brearton and Shari Lapena.‘Absolutely packed with twists and turns, and some truly jaw-dropping moments.’ CLAIRE ALLAN, USA Today-bestselling author‘A tense, pacy rollercoaster of a read, full of suspense, twists and dark intrigue. I was furiously turning the pages until the heart-stopping conclusion.’ A. A. CHAUDHURI, bestselling author‘Totally surprised and wrong-footed me in all the best ways.’ CAZ FREAR, bestselling author of Five Bad Deeds‘Action-packed and full of twists — what’s not to love?!’ LAUREN NORTH, bestselling author of The Teacher’s SecretREADERS LOVE EIGHT YEARS OF LIES:????? ‘Takes you in and doesn’t let you breathe until the end . . . OMG! A truly jaw-dropping twist.’ Leanne D.????? ‘This book knocked my socks off. A rollercoaster ride.’ Sarah L.????? ‘Drew me in from the first page. A fantastic gripping plot with some great twists and turns.’ Gail P.????? ‘WOW! I literally could not put this book down. So many unexpected twists and turns.’ Bethany L.???? ‘I was kept guessing until the end. Perfect for fans of C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell.’ Claire W.????? ‘An amazing thriller with lots of suspense. Full of twists I didn’t see coming.’ Nathalie B.????? ‘Wow!! A masterful domestic suspense and I devoured it in record time. By far my favorite by Lisa Hall.’ A.L.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 23, 2025 | Mystery |
Sherlock Holmes’s most famous case: An irresistible blend of Gothic horror and intricately plotted mystery The curse of the Baskervilles dates to the seventeenth century, when the wicked Hugo Baskerville chased a farmer’s daughter across the pitch-dark moor of Grimpen with vile intentions. The poor girl died of fright, but Baskerville’s fate was worse—a giant black hound, eyes afire and jaws dripping with blood, tore out his throat and devoured it on the spot. Since then, the specter of that terrible beast has haunted Baskerville Hall, many of whose inhabitants have met violent, mysterious, and tragic ends. News of the latest death is brought to 221B Baker Street by a local doctor who hopes that Sherlock Holmes can solve the riddle of the curse before it claims yet another victim or leaves the hall forever empty. Sir Charles Baskerville perished alone on the edge of the moor, his face twisted in fright, the footprints of a gigantic hound marking the ground twenty yards from where his body was discovered. Has the mythical monster returned? Or does some other villain now inhabit the desolate moorlands? Holmes and Watson will be pushed to the very edge of reason as they seek to discover just who—or what—wants to see the Baskervilles destroyed. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 23, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
An epicurean mystery featuring the iconic sleuth and his sidekick from the author who “brings Nero Wolfe, late of Rex Stout, gloriously back to life” (Chicago magazine). A dark cloud has fallen over Nero Wolfe’s New York brownstone. For days, house chef Fritz Brenner has worn a worried expression, caused by the news from back home in Switzerland that his beloved cousin is missing. When a hired detective on the ground is unable to turn up any leads, Fritz takes it upon himself to return to Geneva and launch his own investigation. However, when Fritz himself goes missing, it’s up to Wolfe and his faithful assistant Archie Goodwin to travel to Geneva and save the day. Despite the disruptions of international travel, which are particularly intense for an enormous private detective who rarely, if ever, leaves his 59th Street home, the trip goes relatively smoothly—that is, until they reach their destination and Archie’s puzzling inquest begins. He soon uncovers a tangled case that straddles the French-Swiss border in the shadow of Mont Blanc, and an underground network that will stop at nothing—not even murder—to preserve its secrets. Praise for Robert Goldsborough’s Nero Wolfe Mysteries “Goldsborough has all of the late writer’s stylistic mannerisms down pat.” —The New York Times “Fans of that fat genius, Nero Wolfe, and his indomitable sidekick, Archie Goodwin, will be gratified by this stylish revival.” —Publishers Weekly “Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Dec 23, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…Escape to Cornwall with this uplifting and feel good standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the SeaThere’s nothing more magical than a winter wonderland wedding but when photographer Holly North returns to the cosy village of St Aidan she’s determined to avoid romance and the festive season full stop. She’s doing one small favour for a friend’s wedding and then her plans involve diving under her duvet and avoiding any sign of Christmas cheer – and gorgeous but insufferable Rory Sanderson – for the rest of December!That is until Christmas arrives at Brides by the Sea, Cornwall’s enchanting and most adorable little wedding shop. The champagne is on ice while mistletoe hangs from every nook and Holly’s friends at the shop are determined she’ll live up to her festive name.It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and romance is most definitely in the crisp winter air with promises, proposals and Christmas kisses aplenty… What readers are saying about this cosy Christmas romance:‘You can almost smell the Christmas trees and taste those mince pie muffins…the perfect book to cuddle up with’ My Chestnut Reading Tree‘A real cracker’ Annie Cooper’s Book Corner‘An absolute delight’ Bookworms and Shutterbugs‘A really warm and cosy read…it has got me so excited for Christmas!’ Jessica’s Book Biz‘This book has it all, romance, entertainment, charm, cheerfulness, friendship, small miracles, Christmas magic and lots of warmth…I absolutely loved this fantastic book’ With Love for Books
by Philip Eliot | Dec 23, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
One fake romance. One Christmas miracle. And one chance to turn make-believe into forever.Jack’s desperate to prove he’s moved on after being dumped by his boyfriend, and he’s telling anybody who’ll listen about his hot new man. But there’s a catch: Jack’s hot new man doesn’t exist.With a prestigious social event looming where he’ll come face to face with his ex, Jack’s staring at total humiliation unless he can turn fantasy into reality, and fast.Rory’s terrified another night on London’s freezing streets will be his last. But maybe Christmas wishes really can come true, because when Rory’s offered respite from the wintery weather, he grabs it with both hands.As the city’s grime is washed away, a stunningly beautiful young man emerges — and so does a plan, one which will give Rory a warm, safe home for Christmas, and Jack a sure fire way to avoid ending up a laughing stock.As they rehearse their roles as the season’s hottest couple, the line between what’s real and what’s make believe begins to blur like frost on a windowpane. Can their carefully constructed fake romance blossom into something real, or will the clock strike midnight on their Christmas miracle, leaving them both broken hearted?This heartwarming romance contains a camp Christmas tree, a drag queen Christmas fairy called Doris, way too many jugs of eggnog, a closet posh boy, and the sweetest Kiss Before Christmas ever.#fakeboyfriend, #makeover, #loveacrossthetracks***Note: this book was previously published under the name of A E Ryecart. The cover and description may (or may not) have changed, but the book title and contents remain the same as before.***
