by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When echoes of her sister’s murder reignite the darkest of hunts, no one in Seattle is safe.Seattle, 1985—Crime reporter Holly Sparks is driven to obsession by her sister’s unsolved murder—a crime she’s convinced was the work of the infamous Green River Killer. But her investigation takes a terrifying turn when she uncovers a chilling truth: There might be two killers stalking the city, and one wears a badge.Five years later, her bestselling true crime novel can’t erase the pain of her sister’s unsolved case. But when Holly’s violent ex-fiancé is let out of prison on parole, and murders mirroring the Green River Killer begin again, Holly fears the unthinkable: Is her ex-fiancé behind her sister’s death and a string of others? As the line blurs between hunter and hunted, she faces a deadly choice—uncover the truth or become the next victim.Only the hunt will tell.Inspired by true crime, The First Hunt plunges into a world where justice and survival collide, and monsters hide in plain sight. The First Hunt is a chilling, standalone prequel to the bestselling thriller The Final Hunt.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Twenty-five years ago, I escaped. One of us didn’t.We were best friends — Penelope, Emily and me — growing up in the picture-perfect town of Tranquility Ridge. Pine-lined streets, quaint diners, creaky porch swings. The kind of place nothing bad is supposed to happen.But the night before my seventeenth birthday, everything changed.Emily invited us to a party.That’s when we were taken.I woke up shackled to a rusted metal bed. My wrists bled. My ankles bruised. Music blared around the clock — too loud, too cruel. I never saw who did it. I was trained not to look.I escaped.Penelope didn’t.And Emily? She’s been lying ever since.Now, twenty-five years later, a stranger appears with a message, scrawled in Emily’s handwriting — a message I never expected to read:Penelope’s alive — find her!A RAZOR-SHARP PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER PACKED WITH BURIED SECRETS, BRUTAL TRUTHS, AND TWISTS YOU WON’T SEE COMING.Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Charlie Donlea, Jennifer Hillier, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot.READERS LOVE THE THIRD GIRL:????? ‘Such a great story, I was hooked from the start.’ Dawn M.????? ‘Wow! This is one I really didn’t want to put down. Every time I thought I’d figured it out, it changed and had me baffled.’ Shannon B.????? ‘Wow! I loved it! . . . If you’re looking for a thrilling thriller, don’t miss this one.’ Kate S.????? ‘I was not prepared for the outrageous twists and turns . . . Such a good thriller.’ Lisa????? ‘So twisted, suspenseful, and unhinged . . . Will have you on the edge of your seat.’ Lauren????? ‘This book kept me flying through the pages. Excellent writing and storytelling.’ Tabitha???? ‘I was absolutely gripped right from the very start.’ Kirsty M.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Turns out, love’s a lot like luck. You don’t know just how good you have it until you stand to lose it all.Kristen Collins is cursed. It’s the only explanation for this recent run of catastrophes. She’s lost her brand-new car and a winning lottery ticket, and her ex-boyfriend just drove off with all her possessions. She’s even lost the empty office that’s been her lunchtime sanctuary. Plus, the new hire who’s taken it over is precisely the kind of impending heartache she knows to avoid, from his intense gaze to that irresistible crooked smile.Developer Aiden Scott plans to stay at the Denver architecture firm just long enough to prime it for takeover. A job like his can’t get personal. Yet from the moment he collides with Kristen, he’s smitten. He wants to save the stunning interior designer from every crazy scenario she winds up in. But who’s going to save him when his business agenda shatters Kristen’s trust?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
They met as children and formed an unbreakable bond. Until he grows up and writes a book about her, now a famous artist, and changes the trajectory of her life.After being violently raped, Darcy Weston escapes her home on Long Island and runs away to upstate New York, to the farmhouse her grandfather bequeathed her. She doesn’t know what to do next, or how she’ll even live up here, but at least she’s safe. At twelve, she’s completely alone.Nine-year-old Jordan Mackenzie catches sight of someone hiding out at the farmhouse down the road. He finds a girl like no other he’s seen before. She dresses really cool, wears makeup and is so sure of herself. He ends up helping her survive by buying groceries, fetching firewood and spending every free moment with her at the farmhouse. Soon, they become fast friends.Darcy likes to draw and Jordan likes to write, so they sit side-by-side as they follow their interests. They never see each other’s work, though.But soon, their hideaway is discovered. Darcy confides in Jordan’s mother about the rape, and eventually her own socialite mother comes to claim her. She and Jordan try to stay best friends but it’s impossible long-distance. Soon, she outgrows him.Fast forward twelve years: Jordan has become a bestselling author and Darcy is the famous recluse artist D.J. West. But he’s forced to betray her by publishing their story at the farmhouse, which soon leads to the revelation of her identity. This time, their lives collide.What follows is a suspenseful roller-coaster ride that has people attacked physically, others betrayed and still others traumatized. When the police solve these mysteries, Jordan and Darcy are left to pick up the pieces.Can they forgive each other, and build something new together? Or will they go their separate ways and lose the loves of their lives.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Protecting her is his mission. Failure is unacceptable. World-traveling photojournalist Quinn Sullivan is stopped in her tracks when a kidnapper holds her captive in a mountain cabin. Could it be related to the damning evidence she has about a company’s illegal tactics that are harming a town? To her rescue comes former marine ranger Liam O’Rourke. His assignment as a bodyguard keeps him close to Quinn, protecting her from ongoing threats. Much to his frustration, Quinn does flings, not relationships; she believes men can’t handle her career. But the shared danger of exposing a conspiracy may change their romantic boundaries.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Phoenix Three series:Book 1: Dangerous SecretBook 2: Dangerous Affair
