by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
We’re only pretending… So why does it feel so real?When I board the train, I’m just looking for a seat—not a story. But Mr. Tall, Broody, and Beautiful is sitting next to me, on his way to a funeral and a reckoning with his past.And somehow, I end up volunteering to be his fake girlfriend.Impulsive? Obviously. A terrible idea? Absolutely.But Chris isn’t just a man with broad shoulders and quiet eyes—he’s carrying a weight that makes my chest ache. The more he shares, the more I’m drawn to him. His scars might be more visible than mine, but I have wounds too.This was supposed to be pretend—a brief escape for both of us. But every glance, every touch, every confession feels achingly real.Can our two broken hearts make a whole?If you love tortured heroes, tenacious heroines, and big emotions wrapped in a pretend relationship that feels anything but fake… then get ready, because this one’s got all the feels.(And yes, there’s only one bed. )
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
My partner’s brother just snatched my baby. And I saw it coming.I thought I was lucky before all this happened. I have a beautiful baby boy. A man I want to make a life with. A gorgeous cottage in the Cotswolds that we’re in the middle of doing up. Life’s good.Then Ben drops a bombshell. His brother Adam is coming to stay.‘Promise me something — don’t believe everything Adam tells you.’From the moment Adam shows up — all charm and dark smiles, his fragile girlfriend in tow — I know something’s wrong. Something is off.He says they won’t stay long.He lies.First, his girlfriend disappears.Then the stories start shifting.And still, I let him close. Too close.Because I never imagined he’d take my child.A BREATHTAKING DOMESTIC THRILLER FULL OF BURIED SECRETS, CHILLING TWISTS, AND A HEARTSTOPPING FINALE YOU WON’T SEE COMING.Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Daniel Hurst, Valerie Keogh, Adele Parks, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.READERS LOVE THE BROTHER:‘An addictive thriller, cleverly plotted.’ SADIE RYAN, bestselling author of The Secretary.‘This novel will leave you breathless . . . An absolute must-read from a psychological thriller writer at the top of their game.’CLAIRE DYER, author of The Perfect Affair????? ‘Oh, this was just so good. So creepy, so tense . . . I loved it!’ Kate T.????? ‘A fantastic read that sent chills all over my body . . . I couldn’t put it down.’ Kirsty M.????? ‘I was hooked from page one.’ Maja????? ‘Wow! Just WOW! I was completely blown away. This book was sheer brilliance.’ NetGalley reviewer????? ‘A great thriller with some really heart-stopping moments. I raced through it.’ Debra G.????? ‘An excellent psychological thriller that’s dark and full of twists you don’t see coming.’ Andrea R.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
HE’S GOT A TARGET ON HIS BACK…PITY THE WANNABE HIT MAN.Some dimwit in New York’s put out a contract on Lou Fleener, private detective and street fighter extraordinaire. A completely boneheaded move—these Big Apple goons have no idea who they’re dealing with.And a totally unjust one too—all Lou did was accidentally start a gang war in Chicago. Hardly worth mentioning.A few toughs try their luck at taking him out (and wish they hadn’t), but when an innocent citizen’s killed in a drive-by intended for Lou, he decides enough is enough. He figures he’ll just find out who’s footing the bill and ask them to cancel the contract.So Lou and Cassidy, his beautiful, fierce, and fiercely loyal sharp-shooter wife, head for New York, bringing Lou’s unique brand of one-man gang warfare. He’d have been happy to talk it out. He asked nice, but they wanted a war. So they got Lou, who’s always way more trouble than anybody’s ever expecting.Even with a bum ankle, Lou’s still the best street fighter in Chicago. And in New York, he’s also got a secret weapon—a smooth New York P.I. who knows his way around the local crime empires.As always, a good part of the fun is watching everyone underestimate a short, pudgy underdog, and the satisfaction of witnessing their thoroughgoing annihilation.New location and crime-fighting partner; same funny, quirky brand of noir, plus fast-moving action for hard-boiled fans and the latest episode in a one-of-a-kind, against-all-odds love story.Duane Lindsay’s genius for creating vibrant characters and brilliant plots is in top form here. He’s created a terrifying adversary who’ll keep readers on tenterhooks right up to the final stunning plot twist. Perfect for fans of the late Donald E. Westlake and Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr series.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Ex-Homicide Detective Frank Langer is a broken man – but he’s all that stands in the way of a deadly conspiracy.Since a mental breakdown put him on medical leave from the squad he was once hand-picked to lead, Frank spends his days drinking and chain-smoking, and his nights waking up screaming from a horrific recurring nightmare.Then one day, by chance, he stumbles on a monstrous plot to kidnap children.When he shows up at the squad with his wild story, the guys pat him on the back and tell him to go home. But after the mother of one of the missing children commits suicide, Frank stamps down his demons, and together with the dead woman’s sister Rebecca, plunges into the case.He uncovers a shadowy entity lurking behind one of the richest and most powerful Pharma corporations in the world. When he finally unravels the mystery, the truth is more bizarre and deadly than he ever imagined, and telling Rebecca would put her life in danger. Soon even she comes to question his sanity.Frank has to warn the world of the danger. But can he stay alive long enough to find someone to buy his story?Click Buy Now, and lose yourself in this chilling Mystery/Thriller.What Readers Say About The Arx: ????? ‘One of the best books I’ve read this year.’????? ‘Great mix of thriller with a little sci-fi’????? ‘A seemingly impenetrable trail of corruption, kidnappings, and murder.’????? ‘Recommend it from beginning to end.’????? ‘Love this book. Kept me reading & wondering where it was all going.’????? ‘One of those “can’t put it down” novels we hear others talk about but rarely find ourselves.’????? ‘The Arx by Jay Allan Storey is a TOP READ.’????? ‘rapid-fire storyline drew me in and wouldn’t let me go.’
by Philip Eliot | Dec 12, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A drifting ship with a missing crew. Can Ryden find the hostages before it’s too late?When a cargo ship gets boarded by unknown pirates, and her crew disappears without a trace on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, former Green Beret Ryden Spass heads to the Strait of Malacca on a search and rescue mission.As Ryden goes up against corrupt officials, scheming business owners, and a mysterious syndicate with plans of its own, innocent lives are at stake, but there is also a hidden stash of valuables that some are determined to possess… at any cost.
