by Philip Eliot | Dec 20, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Presents aren’t the only thing that can get ripped apart at ChristmasExplore the darker side of the festive season with these six short horror stories.‘Better Be Good’. A mother with an unruly son wonders whether she should tell Santa he’s been a naughty boy.‘Decorating the Tree’. A keen woman who’s very particular about her decorations notices something that shouldn’t be there.‘Lights for Company’. A cheating wife ends up paying a steep price for her infidelity.‘Meeting Santa Claus’. An alcoholic Santa struggles to stay in character on Christmas Eve.‘Presents for Raymond’. A family puts out a present for the unborn Raymond every year, but one year strange things start happening.‘Snowmen’. A loner with a passion for building snowmen wants to make one that will last forever.Christmas can be bloody awful. Some of the poor people in these short stories won’t be getting nice gifts. Instead, they’ll experience torture, trauma and maybe even death.If you’re looking for some horror stories themed to Christmas, you’re sure to enjoy Presents for Raymond.Buy now and see just how disastrous and horrific Christmas can be.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 20, 2025 | Fantasy |
What if the magic that could save your loved ones condemns you to death?Rakish royal spy, Rustam Chalice, loves his life the way it is, so when the kingdom he serves is threatened from within, he leaps into action. To his dismay the spymaster prince teams him up with an untouchable aristocratic assassin. And to make matters worse, she’s the most beautiful woman in the Five Kingdoms.Plunged into a desperate journey over the mountains, the mismatched pair struggle to survive deadly wildlife, the machinations of a spiteful god—and each other. When Rustam discovers he has magic of his own, he is forced to question his identity, his sanity, and his loyalty to his prince. For in Tyr-en, all magic users are put to death.The Prince’s Man is the first book in The Five Kingdoms epic fantasy series. If you like action, intrigue, and magic, spiced with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Deborah Jay’s vividly realised characters.Scroll up to buy The Prince’s Man now and lose yourself in this captivating fantasy adventure.What readers are saying“Book 1 in the five kingdoms series is a sensational creation that blends together sweeping epic fantasy with a thoroughly modern edge to it. The mix of spellbinding romance with a dark mystery, made me feel like I was reading a Robin Hobb novel – -and yet something quite different.” Lucinda“Randomly browsing thru newer ebooks and came across this gem. Was delightfully surprised after reading the description “Think James Bond meets Lord of the Rings” which intrigued me to no end, to find that this was exactly how I perceived the book” R Lewis“Reminiscent of Game of Thrones, this delightful fantasy will hold your attention from beginning to end.” Rhoda D’Etorre“Jay paints a vivid world, that we are treated to in this dangerous adventure that tests our heroes to every limit. Including having them question everything they had ever taken for granted.” Miss K Marsden”Please note, that it is advisable to start this book when you have a block of time to dedicate to it. Starting an hour before needing to leave the house will make you late, I should know” Firefly“For lovers of series like the Wheel of Time, with its associated political intricacies, this is a series to watch carefully. It promises to deliver the kind of machinations and power struggles we love to see our heroes and heroines coming to grips with. It also draws interesting social parallels with our own issues around the fear of ‘other’, be it race, religion, or in this case the wielders of magic.” C Spencer“Firstly let me say, if you have enjoyed books by Tolkien, Christopher Paolini, or Robin Hobb – you will absolutely enjoy this book.” Rachel Braithwaite“Adventure, heartache, murder, horses, mayhem, elves; the list gallops on, bursting with action in this well written novel set in a completely believable world. Attention grabbing story and underlying layers of detail make it a ‘can’t put downer’.” Andelusional“It starts off hitting the ground running with action, but carries the reader along easily. The narrative was well written and engaging, quickly immersing the reader in a new world. Very accomplished writing, characterisation and story telling.” Mickey H“I enjoyed this greatly. It is indicative of a good read if you immediately search for the next book in the series.” ShinemanAmazon categoriesSword and SorceryEpic Fantasy
by Philip Eliot | Dec 20, 2025 | Science Fiction |
I thought saving my mom’s life would fix everything. I was wrong.They gave me fifteen minutes in the past to be a casual observer but I had a secret. I had a plan.Fifteen minutes was all I needed to race through the city and stop my mom from being gunned down in an alley.I took the bullet meant for her and I woke up in a life I don’t recognize.I have a family I don’t remember loving.A boyfriend who kisses me like I belong to him.A future that feels like it was stolen and stitched onto my skin.My memories are bleeding together.My body is shutting down.And every truth I uncover makes me realize my life has always been a lie.Because the past didn’t break on accident.Someone made it this way.And now they want me.TIME TRAP is a dark, emotionally raw time-travel thriller where grief turns into obsession, love doesn’t survive rewritten timelines. Some mistakes time will never allow to be undone.For fans of Inception and time bendy fiction where you never know which way is up and where the end is.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 20, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
One man’s unhealthy obsession could destroy everything.Londyn Siegler never imagined her attempt at a fresh start would include a stalker intent on watching her every move. Nor did she imagine her unidentified stalker would follow her back to the very place she was running from–and now the only place that can offer even a semblance of protection.Now, as danger grows and the stalker remains at large, Londyn finds herself seeking refuge with Sheriff Brodie Brenneman, the man whose heart she broke. When the stalker’s attacks increase in severity, Londyn and Brodie find themselves fighting for their lives…and their rekindled love. Can justice be served before it’s too late?An unexpected stalker.An unexpected second chance at love.An unexpected danger.Unexpected Danger is a faith-filled Christian romantic suspense and contains the following tropes:Second chance romanceLaw enforcement heroStrong heroineHeroine in perilStalkerSmall townHappily-ever-after Christian romances by award-winning author, Penny Zeller:Romantic SuspenseUnexpected WitnessUnexpected DangerUnexpected TargetForgotten IdentityDeadly SecretsDeadly SchemesContemporary RomanceLove in the HeadlinesRecipe for LoveUnder the MistletoeBlueprint for LoveLove Under ConstructionHenry and EvalineHistorical RomanceLove’s New BeginningsForgotten MemoriesDreams of the HeartWhen Love ComesLove’s PromiseOver the HorizonDreams on the HorizonBeyond the HorizonLove on the HorizonLove in DisguiseLove in StoreLove in TimeLove from AfarLove UnforeseenLove Most CertainLevi’s VowHeart of CourageA Christmas to RememberA Promise to KeepFreedom’s FlightAn Unexpected Arrival (newsletter subscribers)
by Philip Eliot | Dec 20, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Embrace the joy of Christmas and some yuletide cheer in this collection of five sweet holiday romances from four of today’s most entertaining authors! Featuring brand new stories from Pamela Ackerson, Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe, Cindy Lewis Smith, and Jae El Foster, this anthology will help you hold the spirit of Christmas and the magic of true love in your heart the whole year round.
Meant to Be by Pamela Ackerson: Single and starting over in tiny Lorman, Mississippi, teacher Faith Anjos dives into home renovations with tools in hand and a boat from her late dad’s fishing Sundays. Realtor Gabriel White becomes her unexpected ally, sharing lunches, family barbecues, and stolen kisses under patriotic park lights. But when a sassy ex-roommate stirs trouble and life’s curveballs hit hard, Faith learns that true love thrives not just in perfect houses, but in the messy magic of Christmas cheer and forever promises.
Window Shopping by Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe: Single and sentimental, Whitney dives into downtown’s dazzling displays—animatronic toys, frosted windows, violin carols—chasing Christmas cheer alone after helping coworker Chad remotely. Fate intervenes with a literal bump into charming Chad, leading to diner laughs, Santa’s lap shenanigans, and hand-holding revelations. As they embrace kid-at-heart traditions amid bustling streets and Santa’s sly matchmaking, a parade invite blossoms into dinner-and-movie dreams. Proving the season’s sparkle uncovers love when least expected.
Mr. Hollister’s Christmas by Cindy Lewis Smith: Thirty-three and resigned to spinsterhood in Goldfield, Josie channels her Georgia Christmas memories into a perfect Eve nuptial for Rose and Hank, footed by taciturn rancher Clint Hollister. Their prickly partnership blooms amid pine boughs, fiddle waltzes, and whispered regrets from a saloon-fueled mail-order mishap. When a wheel-wrecked ride home unveils Clint’s hidden role in her arrival—and his lingering loneliness—snowy revelations ignite a romance as timeless as the stars above the Llano River.
What the Snow Blew In by Jae El Foster: Snowbound in Deerborne, Connecticut, during a record-breaking blizzard, editor Carina Whitaker hunkers down with wine, her cat Tom Boy, and cherished Christmas ornaments—until a shivering mailman named Jerry delivers a package and seeks refuge from the storm. As power flickers out and drifts bury her home, candlelit evenings spark unlikely conversations, shared meals, and cozy traditions that warm more than the gas fireplace. Amid reading aloud by firelight and piano carols, holiday magic proves that what the snow blows in might just be the love she’s been waiting for.
The Magic of Mistletoe by Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe: Sarah’s winter break turns into survival mode: dodging doll-throwing dollops, sweeping glass shards, and sacrificing her office sanctuary for peace between battling children. Amid cold coffee confessions and contract close-calls with hubby Thomas, festive fumbles—from runaway pillows to reluctant photos—test their bond. Yet as grilled cheeses soothe tears and starry-eyed surprises arrive post-midnight, mistletoe weaves its spell, transforming holiday havoc into heartfelt harmony and impossible dreams come true.
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