by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Science Fiction |
As a Marine, Henry Morgan would have said it was more likely he’d die from enemy fire than from being struck by a flying lawnmower while at a baseball game.But it was the lawnmower that ended up taking him out.A century later, Henry wakes up as a reconstituted intelligence, and is promptly drafted to be the governing AI for America’s first military starship. After decades of model-trained AIs wreaking havoc across the globe, humanity is ready to try something a little more…human.Henry is perfect. For one thing, as a reconstituted intelligence, he has no rights and can be forced to do the bidding of the powers that be. For another, he’s the only Heritage Mind™ with any military experience that survived the Great Power Surge of 2072.So, Henry’s it.Blastoff, good Henry! Our hopes and dreams go with you. Oh, and while you’re at it, could you take a look at the aliens setting up shop in our asteroid belt? They seem to be…multiplying.Download I, Starship now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
From bestseller Clare Swatman comes the Christmas love story of the year! Perfect for fans of The Holiday and Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Last Christmas I gave you my heart…Looking up at the departures board in Heathrow airport, her flight to New York boarding soon, Bea Preston knows that getting on that plane changes everything. Her life in London has grown stale, her relationship with boyfriend Dom has run its course, and New York has always been her dream. But it’s a risk – she’ll miss her parents, her friends, her job.What if Bea could live both lives? In one she goes back home for Christmas, and in another she heads to the Big Apple. Would her fate remain the same, or can one decision really change everything? And will Bea get one happy ending – or two…In a grand sliding-doors love story that spans oceans, years and lives, Clare Swatman’s unforgettable tale of fate and friendship is perfect for all fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth Moran and Ruth Jones.Readers love Clare Swatman:‘A treasure of a read and one I’m sure I will come back to again in the future.’?????‘One of the many reasons I’ve grown to really love the author’s books – as well as for her quite wonderful storytelling – is because of their exceptional emotional authenticity…Original, engaging, emotional, uplifting, and filled with warmth – I really loved it.’?????‘Excellent story, I couldn’t put it down, first book I’ve read in a while that shows the true feelings of breaking up and starting over.’?????‘I absolutely loved this book. A story of friendships, heartbreak, new beginnings, forgiveness. Oh and a couple of cute dogs. The story had me totally absorbed from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed.’?????‘What a thoroughly enjoyable story. Lovely characters that you get to know and like. I was sorry when it was over and look forward to reading more by this author.’?????Praise for Clare Swatman:’Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every women will identify with. Highly recommended.’ F.L. Everett’An absolutely gorgeous festive read which will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I related to Bea from the very first page of this beautifully written story.’ Freya Kennedy’It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too.’ Laura Pearson’Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms.’ Lisa Timoney’Swatman does it again! An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day.’ Rachel Dove’Irresistible… A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day’ – Sunday Mirror
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
Small-town charm and a family on the brink of disaster as Christmas brings its much-needed magic to those who need it most. 1959 – June and Patrick Elden spend their very first Christmas together in their tiny downtown apartment in the rural town of Redmond. As newlyweds, they have their entire lives ahead of them, and their dreams of a home and family loom large. Despite not having much money, Patrick surprises June with a beautiful Christmas star necklace as a symbol of all the years to come. And as their life grows and changes, the story of that little necklace becomes a family tradition that their children and grandchildren cherish throughout the years.2022 – Jessica Paxton hasn’t returned home for Christmas since the passing of her beloved Grandma June. Despite being an accomplished divorce lawyer in Minneapolis, she still dreads the thought of spending time in her childhood home with her mother without her grandmother as a buffer. Her mother hasn’t forgiven her for a long-ago tragedy, and frankly, Jess hasn’t forgiven herself either. But her younger sister has begged her to come home, so she does. What awaits her is a family full of problems and tension between her and her mother at its worst. Should Jess turn tail and run for home, or will the Christmas traditions of the past prove strong enough to hold this family together?
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Romantic Suspense |
A simple favor can change everything.
New York Times and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings readers a Christmas novella that will melt the coldest of hearts.
When I saw a broken-down car, I didn’t think twice about pulling over.
I figured I’d give a hand and be on my way.
I never dreamed the simple favor would change everything.
But as soon I saw the green-eyed beauty and her daughter, I was hooked.
The woman had faced more battles than breaks.
She was a single mom with a worn-out car and an empty bank account.
She was struggling.
But she hadn’t given up.
Laken was determined to give her daughter a better life.
I thought I was just lending a hand.
I never expected that they’d change my whole world.
Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones you didn’t know you needed.
Step away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the holiday season with the men of Satan’s Fury. Skid is a standalone romance with an HEA and no cheating.
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by Philip Eliot | Dec 7, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
The uplifting and joyous novel from the BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Behaving Badly, Kate Galley! Perfect for fans of A New Lease of Life by Celia Anderson Three former friends. One last request. The journey of a lifetime! Bridget isn’t the adventurous type. But somehow she finds herself attending a memorial for her oldest friend, dressed in the bright woolly jumper he once knitted her – at his request. To her dismay, she’s not the only one. There’s glamorous Gloria and quiet Derek too, each wearing their own knitwear gifts.The three former colleagues haven’t been in the same room for years, something Bridget has been perfectly happy with. But when they’re asked to grant their friend’s final wish – to scatter his ashes in the Shetland Islands – Bridget finds herself swept into an adventure she never planned.Crammed into a battered minivan, armed with far too much yarn and not nearly enough patience, the unlikely trio head north. As the ferry pulls away and storm clouds gather, Bridget begins to wonder if this whole idea was a mistake. But sometimes, the most unexpected journeys can lead to the best discoveries – about friendship, forgiveness, and how it’s never too late to start a new chapter…A must-read for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Sarah Morgan!Praise for Kate Galley:’Warm, engaging and as beautifully crafted as the Shetland knitwear!’ Linda Green’A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch’ Celia Anderson’This was so good. One of my favourite books this year’ Rachel Burton’Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended’ Maddie Please’An uplifting, positive story… Eat Pray Love for the older generation’ Judy Leigh’I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!’ Fiona Gibson’I loved this book! I wouldn’t have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author’s style and also the pace of the story’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’The perfect holiday read! I’ll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living’, NetGalley Reviewer ?????’Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!’, NetGalley Reviewer’Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline… This story was definitely one of a kind’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’Uplifting and joyous, I didn’t want to turn the last page. I can’t wait to read more from Kate Galley’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’Really refreshing… A very enjoyable read’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested…. Highly recommended’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????’What a fantastic book!…I didn’t want to put down… The ending was perfect and made me cry’, NetGalley Reviewer, ?????
