by Philip Eliot | Aug 5, 2026 | Science Fiction |
She’s got ice in her heart and a kiss on her lips…1939, New York. Private Eye, Melody Malone, is hired to find a stolen ruby, the Eye of Horus. The ruby might hold the secret to the location of Cleopatra’s tomb – but everyone who comes into contact with it dies. Can Melody escape the ruby’s curse?1939, New York. River Song, author of the Melody Malone Mysteries, is forced to find a reality-altering weapon, the Eye of Horus – but everyone who comes into contact with it dies. River doesn’t believe in curses – but is she wrong?From the top-security confines of Stormcage to the barbarism of first-century Egypt, River battles to find the Eye of Horus before its powers are used to transform the universe. To succeed, she must team up with a most unlikely ally – her own fictional alter ego, Melody. And together they must solve another mystery: Is fiction changing into fact – or is fact changing into fiction?
by Philip Eliot | Aug 5, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Two women find forever love with western men in these two inspirational romances.Winning Over the WranglerThe rugged cowboy who rescues Sybil Bannerman from a stampede is just the kind of man her editor wants her to write about. Yet she has no idea how big a secret Brand Duggan carries, until her life is threatened. Despite the evidence against him, Sybil can’t walk away—for the man who lassoed her heart is the one she’ll love forever . . .Falling for the Rancher FatherWidower Abel Borgard has his hands full raising twins and establishing a homestead. Wild West trick rider Mercy Newell’s offer to care for his son and daughter seems like the perfect solution. And though it takes no time for Mercy to steal his children’s hearts, Abel’s is another story, because he’s a single father set on stability and she’s a wild-at-heart beauty searching for adventure.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 5, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
A rival writer and influencer discover there’s more behind an online presence when they start a fake dating scheme to get one of them more views and the other offline forever. Noah Hansley is a famous influencer who’s perfected the bad boy image. In reality, he’s frantically searching for a way to deactivate the account that hardly represents him anymore. Step one is to land a press trip with a paycheck big enough to cover a few months offline.Macey Monroe is a travel writer stuck in a job she hates. Nothing is worse than spending all night writing articles that get torn to shreds by her boss, while all influencers like Noah have to do is snap a few selfies and collect checks.When a blow out of theirs circulates on social media, Macey assumes she’s fired. Then pageviews for her column skyrocket and brand offers pour in. Finally: an invitation to cover a five-star resort opening in Aruba. The catch? They want her and Noah to attend together.Noah’s eager to play the part of her boyfriend if it helps their bottom line, but what starts as one weekend of fake dating turns into an elaborate scheme that will change not just how they’re viewed publicly but how they view each other.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 5, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people’s lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers’ lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . .Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she’s feeling grounded and calm – until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course.Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting – and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home.Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon’s baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . .When you spend time with people who love books, you’re sure to learn something about yourself – and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . .Readers love Stephanie Butland!’One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time’ ?????’A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart’ ?????’I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn’t put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable’ ?????’A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness’ ?????’A lovely read – deeply moving, life affirming’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A fatal fall. A duchess determined to uncover the truth. And absolutely no time for tea.Fenshire, 1891. It was meant to be a birthday celebration in the country—cucumber sandwiches, polite conversation, and maybe a waltz or two. But when the Duke of Stortford is found dead at the foot of the stairs everything goes dreadfully sideways. The police declare it a tragic accident, but his wife, Alice, has her doubts. After all, only hours before, the Duke had promised to make a go of their marriage. Now he’s inconveniently deceased.Driven by a need for answers and helped by her fiercely loyal maid Maud, her observant footman George, and her childhood friend Lord Rushton, Alice sets about uncovering the truth. But as she navigates a house full of secrets, simmering tensions, and more than one guest with murderously bad manners, her suspect pool grows to include those closest to her. Can she piece together the truth? Or will her husband’s murderer get away with it after all?The guests are leaving. The killer is among them. Time is running out…With its blend of scandal, suspense, and wit, A Husband is Hushed Up is ideal for readers who love daring heroines, Victorian house party intrigue, and a mystery as twisty as it’s cozy.
