by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Step into Rare Confectionery on New Bond Street, where three talented sisters create treats as delectable to the tongue as they are appealing to the eye. One taste is all it takes to be captivated… The Duke of Pelham desires an original confection to win the Season’s loveliest lady. Naturally, he turns to London’s premiere chocolatier for assistance. Amity has never had a customer quite like the duke. In status, he’s far above ordinary men, yet he is one of the friendliest, funniest, and most engaging males she has ever met. As the duke enters the scrumptious world of confectionery, he discovers the chocolate-maker is as delightful—and tempting—as her creations. While Amity designs the perfect proposal chocolate, her heart begins to wish the duke could be her very own mouthwatering reward. Join Amity and her dashing duke on a chocolate-filled romance in the heart of Mayfair, where nobility sometimes acts in a less-than noble fashion. Will the upper-echelon of society sour their happiness and keep them from the sweetest of endings? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and heartfelt romance — you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author of historical romance, Sydney Jane Baily.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
It started off as a pen pal project for her fourth-grade classroom. But when Jen gets a letter from grumpy sailor Cole, the last thing she expected was to meet Mr. Right. Twelve years ago, Cole Sager refused to join the family law firm and enlisted in the Navy. But throwing everything he had into serving his country left a gap in his life he didn’t expect. When his friends started getting married, having kids, and getting divorced, he realized he’d been left behind. And nothing he did seemed to fix it. Until the day he gets her letter. Jen is living her dream, teaching elementary school in her hometown of Harbor’s Head, Maine. But even though she has great friends and a supportive family, she has a long list of ex-boyfriends who never wanted to commit. Not expecting to get a letter from Cole, she makes a connection for the first time with someone who really gets her. When their friendship blossoms into so much more, Cole becomes captivated by Jen, whose written word has stirred feelings inside him that he thought had died long ago. He is determined that nothing will stop him from winning Jen’s heart. Not her overprotective big brother or Cole’s meddling family, who are still determined to ruin his life. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a standalone, closed-door read with mild swearing (no f-bombs) and a guaranteed HEA!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Tossing her belongings into a suitcase and escaping heartbreak seemed like the best idea for Rhea Conners. She’d simply travel across the ocean to visit her grandfather in Ireland and heal. Then she’d come back. Simple. But what she doesn’t expect is to find solace and healing in the form of the O’Rifcan family. One member in particular: Claron. Claron enjoyed his life farming the land his grandparents gifted him. He lived his life quietly and contentedly, until Rhea arrived. He’d steered clear of relationships and entanglements since his last heartbreak, but something about Roland’s granddaughter twists him up inside. Something about Rhea has him rethinking his life of solitude. Two hearts. One chance. Can Rhea and Claron overcome past hurts to make a new beginning?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Perfect mothers. Perfect daughters. Perfect lies. After her husband’s death, Dahlia Kincaid and her 14-year-old daughter Mia move to the exclusive lakefront community of Blackthorn Shores, Michigan, hoping for a fresh start. It feels like a miracle. Lakefront views. Immaculate homes. And a coveted spot in the elite circle of neighborhood mothers. Even Mia is welcomed by the popular girls. For the first time, Dahlia dares to believe they’ve finally found belonging. Then one of the girls is found dead after a neighborhood slumber party. The police suspect murder. All eyes turn to Mia. Blood stains her clothes, fresh scratches mark her arms, and her story keeps changing. Every lie Mia tells makes Dahlia wonder what else her daughter is hiding. As rumors swirl and suspicion mounts, the mothers who once embraced Dahlia turn wary and watchful. Mia withdraws, shutting Dahlia out. Desperate to protect her, Dahlia begins her own hunt for the truth, digging into the secrets buried beneath the community’s polished façade. But every answer she uncovers brings her closer to losing both her daughter and the life she’s fought to build here. One thing is certain: someone in Blackthorn Shores is a killer. But as Dahlia closes in on the truth, her worst fear isn’t that the killer will escape—it’s that she already knows who it is. From USA Today bestselling author Kyla Stone comes a propulsive domestic thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, and Freida McFadden.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The wind from the storm outside blows through the house, making Nikki’s eyes sting. The secret room is hidden behind a wardrobe in the dusty, abandoned living room. A light flickers to reveal a dark stain on the floor, and two sets of fragile bones… Standing in the old farmhouse, Special Agent Nikki Hunt holds her breath as the smell of bleach overwhelms her. She can’t take her eyes off the blue baby toys scattered around the floor as her team examine the remains. A housekeeper and her three children disappeared from the property ten years ago. Do the bones belong to two of them? Did the other two survive? But before Nikki has a chance to investigate further, she receives a panicked call from the local sheriff begging for her help: fourteen-year-old Taylor Hall has gone missing. In the boy’s grand family home, Nikki finds his mother and father utterly distraught, but there are whispers about his mother’s drinking habit. Despite the younger children’s rosy cheeks, and the plates of homemade fudge, is this family hiding secrets? While digging into Taylor’s life, Nikki spots a crumpled note sticking out of his locker at school. Her finger traces the exact date the housekeeper went missing from the old farmhouse, and a name: “Bailey”. Is this Taylor? As a child, did he survive what happened all those years ago? Or is someone playing a cruel game with Nikki? The truth about Taylor’s real family is deadlier than Nikki could imagine, and she will have to dig deeper than ever before to save him. Can she unravel the terrible events of the past and protect more than one innocent life before her time runs out? Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be up all night reading this electrifying thriller from USA Today bestseller Stacy Green. What readers are saying about Little Child Gone : “ Had me glued to the pages! … Had my heart pounding right away! Talk about an opener! I had to, not I needed to know more. Stacy Green delivered and then some! Wowza , what a book! This book starts off strongly and never lets up!!!!!… Whew!… Had me turning the pages at warp speed. ” Open Book Posts, ?????????? “ Wow … I was up until 4am because I simply could NOT put this one down until I was finished…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Jaw-dropping… I couldn’t put it down … grabs hold and never lets go … a must-read … so addictive . Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was hooked from page one… I now HAVE to go back and read from the beginning…!!!” Netgalley reviewer, ?????????? “Nikki Hunt is my all-time favourite FBI agent !!… amazing edge of my bed intense … I was blown away!! Super twisty… Couldn’t love it more .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was completely hooked … an absolute must-read .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Once you start reading you will not stop … had me reading it in one day! I couldn’t put it down! Loved!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ Addictive … I was hooked right away… I was definitely kept guessing…!” shortbookthyme , ?????????? “ Wow … a one sit read … when I reached the end I was amazed… just so brilliant .” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????
