by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Iris is watching Bronze. Bronze is following Carolyn. Carolyn is sleeping with Billy. Now Billy is dead and a killer is coming for them all.Washington, DC, 1997:A city stumbling toward recovery after a decade of violence, drugs, AIDS, and exodus. Bronze Goldberg—a soft-boiled private detective in a hard-boiled world—scrapes out a living stalking the steps of cheating spouses while bearing the trauma of the past like an open wound. But his latest assignment, surveilling the indiscretions of a stunning femme fatale, has entangled him in the murder of an up-and-coming congressman and made him the target of an unstoppable assassin. Meanwhile, the spiraling chaos of Bronze’s dangerous adventures has attracted the obsessive attention of his landlord, Iris Margaryan, a brilliant romance novelist who may hold the missing piece in the puzzle of Bronze’s fatal past. Can Bronze survive long enough to reach the ultimate truth?A gripping noir mystery—both intensely provocative and darkly thrilling—Blood and Mascara descends into the depths of the human soul before exploding in an ending too shocking to ever forget.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
All aboard the Orient Express! Love Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers? READ THIS GRIPPING MURDER MYSTERY! Don’t miss the BRAND NEW installment in Kelly Oliver’s brilliantly addictive Detection Club cozy mystery series!Paris, 1928: Agatha Christie and fellow writer Dorothy L Sayers board the Orient Express, bound for Constantinople. Christie in particular is looking forward to a break from recent dispiriting events in both her work and private life – the finalisation of her divorce from her philanderous husband Archie, and the miserly reception of her latest book.But before the duo can settle in to enjoy the luxuries of their first-class journey, their journey is derailed when a fellow guest drops dead during the dinner service. And as the last person to speak to the victim, Dorothy finds herself a prime suspect in his murder.As the train hurtles East, Sayers’ resourceful assistant Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate a maze of suspects. But with each passing mile, the stakes rise, and when another body is discovered, their search to find the killer before they reach their destination becomes increasingly complicated.Can Eliza and Theo stay one step ahead, crack the mystery and clear Dorothy’s name? Or will this be one journey too far for the amateur sleuths?Praise for Kelly Oliver:’Sharp, witty and full of surprises!’ Clara McKenna’A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you’re new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that’s leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read.’ Lori Robbins’A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!’ T. A. Williams’Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!’ Frances Evesham’Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!’ Dianne Freeman’Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.’ BookTrib’A pure delight! A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese.’ Mariah Fredericks’Tantalizing and riveting with a good dose of humor.’ The Los Angeles Post’Fiona reminds me so much of Miss Fisher. Humor, action, and intrigue.. thoroughly entertaining.’ Urban Book Reviews’A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.’ Debra Goldstein ? ‘Smart, sneaky, and full of surprises… A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!’ Cathi Stoler’Rich with historical details, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!’ Margaret Mizushima’Lushly layered in period detail, this mystery delivers twists in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.’ Muddy Rose Reviews’A delightful English countryside mystery with two handsome suitors and twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!’ Amanda Flower
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
When Ellison Russell is nearly killed at a benefactors’ party, she brushes the incident aside as an unhappy accident. But when her house is fire-bombed, she’s shot at, and the person sitting next to her at a gala is poisoned, she must face facts. Someone wants her dead. But why? And can Ellison find the killer before he strikes again? Add in an estranged sister, a visiting aunt with a shocking secret, and a handsome detective staying in her guesthouse, and Ellison might need more than cream in her coffee.“This book is fun! F-U-N Fun!…A delightful pleasure to read. I didn’t want to put it down…Highly recommend.” – Mysteries, etc.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
Get snowed in with this festive, forced proximity romance set in a small town from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh! Perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, B.K. Borison and Emily Henry ????Tropes & themes: Forced proximity Fake dating ? Small town Home for Christmas ?? Snowed in Hallmark movie vibesWill Dani find love this Christmas? Or will she be single all the way…?When Dani’s boyfriend (and boss!) dumps her for a younger model, the only silver lining she can see is to be able to spend Christmas at home with her family after years away.Determined to surprise them, Dani turns up unannounced in her hometown, excited to see that the festive season in Marram Bay is in full swing with Christmas lights twinkling on every corner. But disaster strikes when she finds her parents’ house is empty and they appear to have gone away on holiday!Christmas alone and single is not ideal, and when Dani starts bumping into old friends, neighbours and potential love interests, she can’t face telling them the truth. So in a panic she claims to be home to throw a Christmas party for the whole town – easier said than done with 12 days to go before Christmas…As the fake party approaches, little does Dani know that there may be someone there under the mistletoe for her, if she can just let her guard down and see them…A laugh-out-loud festive romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, guaranteed to put a smile on your face this Christmas.Please note Snow Place Like Home was originally released as a novella called Single All The Way. This new edition is inspired by the original but is a full-length story with a brand new plot and ending.Praise for Portia MacIntosh:’Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.’ Shari Low’I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin’The queen of rom com!’ Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.’ Mandy Baggot’A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!’ Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?’Loved the book, it’s everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read’ Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?’Fun and witty. Pure escapism!’ Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It’A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!’ Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One’A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.’ Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One’A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!’ A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One’Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!’ Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Sometimes the biggest hero isn’t a billionaire…Lucy Hathcoat’s best friend the supermodel is getting married to a billionaire—what better place than their week-long wedding in a luxury eco-resort to find a new man? Lucy isn’t picky; she just wants a decent guy who’s eager to start a family. Someone as logical, responsible, and practical as she is.Definitely not the six-foot-five, fun-loving Miles Girard. Being totally hot and charming is not important. She doesn’t need a college dropout who makes her laugh. A man who makes her jump in his lap and kiss him. A man who is pathologically wary of marriage and thinks she needs him more than she needs a husband.Then again, Lucy’s starting to feel like maybe, just maybe, she can’t live without him…
