by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Fear grips her as she passes under the last streetlight on the remote highway. Seeing the familiar truck, she thinks she’s safe. But her scream is silenced by a gloved hand before her world goes black…When Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane investigate a cold case on a remote ranch in Black Rock Falls, what they uncover chills them to the bone. In a shallow grave lies the lifeless body of farm worker Maria Reyes. Jenna’s heart breaks as she sweeps aside the woman’s long dark hair to find purple bruising all over her face.Interviewing workers at the ranch, Jenna senses hostility and feels eyes watching her. Every instinct screams that something very sinister is happening here and when news breaks that another young woman is missing, her pulse races once again. Jenna knows she’s running out of time to find the girl before she too ends up in a woodland grave.Jenna and her team work night and day, ignoring the growing threat from the farm workers around them, and soon discover a link between the ranch and an unsolved case where two people were burned alive in a remote cabin. Could a twisted killer have been using this place as a hunting ground for over a decade?When a call comes in about suspicious activity at an off-the-grid hut in the nearby forest, Jenna knows this is the breakthrough they need. Scrambling her team, she prays that she can catch this ruthless killer before he takes another innocent life. But what waits for her beneath the trees is more terrifying than anything she imagined. Can she find the missing girl and save herself from becoming the monster’s next victim?If you love Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Mary Stone, you will be addicted to this twisty new thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**What readers are saying about Nothing Stays Buried:“Addictive… Had me completely hooked from the first chapter…Keeps you saying ‘Just one more chapter’ until suddenly the book is finished… The ending absolutely blindsided me… Impossible to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Unputdownable… I read to the end in one sitting… I love these books!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I devoured it in a few hours, so addictive… Had me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages as quickly as I could.” Mandylovestoread, 5 stars“A huge twist that will knock you off your feet!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“What a thriller… You will not put it down!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“A great read, I could not put down!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsWhat readers are saying about D.K. Hood:“Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars“I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars“A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
‘You must find her, my darling girl.’ Lily’s mother whispers, pressing a small brass key into her palm. ‘You must find my twin sister, before it is too late…’Paris, 2011: Lily Tremaine’s hands shake as she opens the envelope addressed in her mother’s hand. The faded letter inside reveals the long-buried family secret that her mother had a twin she was separated from during the Second World War. A tear slides down Lily’s cheek, knowing the loss of a sister caused her mother so much heartbreak. And now, after all these years, her mother needs Lily to find her…As Lily begins to piece together the fragments of her mother’s story, she meets Julien, a photographer whose research contains the clues she needs to unlock the past. As they pore over faded black and white photographs together, a warm feeling begins to stir in Lily’s chest. But she knows she can’t bury her own recent heartbreak just yet, not until she has fulfilled her mother’s wish.When the truth of what happened to the young twins is revealed, it is more shocking than Lily could have ever anticipated. And with her mother’s health failing, she is running out of time to find her mother’s missing sister. Can Lily piece together long-buried family secrets from the war in time to reunite the lost twins of Paris before it is too late?This heartbreaking and page-turning novel in the Paris Sisters series tells a story of resilience and hope in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.Readers are loving The Secret Twins of Paris:‘Beautiful… Devastatingly powerful… I found myself holding my breath… An unforgettable, heart-shattering read that will leave you in tears and stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Wow this story was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. I loved it, I was totally captivated and couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Devastating… Tears streamed down my face… This remarkable story took my breath away at times and touched my heart.’ Page Turners, ?????‘Hooked me from the start and I couldn’t put it down… A very moving story… Beautifully written.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Jaw-dropping… Heartbreaking… Tears rolled down my eyes… Omg this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Heart-wrenching… Beautiful… Heartbreaking… My heart pained so much it hurt… I had tears of sadness and other times tears of joy. This book has it all… A must-read.’ Cindy L Spear ?????‘Grabbed me from the beginning… I found myself crying.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Amazing… Beautiful… A compelling and emotional read… I was hooked by it.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Beautiful… I just loved reading this book.’ Vegan Book Blogger, ?????‘Beautifully written… [A] real page-turner… I admit to tears – both happy and sad tears.’ Girl Who Reads ?????‘So compelling that I couldn’t put the book down… Breathtaking.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
The sins of the father…are coming back to wreck his world. Make no mistake, Declan Flynn is not a good man. He’s never claimed to be. He’s rich, powerful, dangerous…and, apparently, on someone’s kill list. When he wakes up one night, tied to a chair in a dank basement, Declan is certainly less than pleased—and in a killing mood of his own. Then she appears. His most unlikely savior.Marley Jones never expected to be the guardian angel to a man most people consider the devil. But fate is often funny, and she’s in the wrong place at the right time in order to save one very ungrateful and gorgeous billionaire. She’s a low-rent PI, he’s crime royalty (if you believe the gossip) and she may have just stumbled onto the first big case of her career. Now her job is to protect her new client—and in order to do that, she plans to stick to Declan like glue. He’d better get used to having her around. Intimately close.First, he could have saved himself. Second, there is no way that Declan ever intends to let Marley go.Good things—and people—don’t come into Declan’s life often. And when Marley inserts herself into what will obviously become one very bloody battle, the only thing he can do is protect her…even as Marley mistakenly thinks she is protecting him. By saving him, Marley put a target on her delicate back, and he intends to make sure that no one so much as touches a hair on her head. He also intends to claim the brave and fierce woman who calls to a dark and savage hunger that he’s buried deep inside.But an enemy wants vengeance, and he doesn’t care about the collateral damage.Someone wants Declan to suffer. To pay for the crimes his father committed. To unmask the predator who is now hunting both Declan and Marley, they will have to face the hell of Declan’s past. Monsters aren’t born. They’re made. Declan was made into a monster long ago, and this beast will do anything to protect the angel that slipped into his world.Try to take her from him? He will show you hell on earth.Author’s Note: Some cases are never truly closed, and when it comes to Declan Flynn’s past—the nightmare is not even close to over. The Ice Breakers are returning to solve a very cold case, and new Ice Breaker recruit Marley Jones is about to find herself the target of a vicious killer…even as she becomes the obsession of a man who has known very little that is good in his life. A cold case, a hot romance, and a hero who knows all about being bad are waiting in CRUEL ICE.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
The award-winning author of The Tourist Attraction turns up the charm with this wild, funny, and unforgettable small-town romance.When bold former Hollywood darling River Lane heads to Moose Springs, Alaska to film a documentary, she’s out to reclaim her future—no matter how grumpy the townsfolk or how steep the mountains. But after the locals turn her down, the only hope of finishing her film might be from the quiet, brooding Easton Lockett. He may be a gentle giant, but he knows a thing or two about survival.Together, River and Easton must outwit unpredictable weather, quirky wildlife, each other’s stubborn resolve…and their fierce chemistry. It’ll take all of Easton’s skill to get them home safely—and just maybe, convince River she should stay in his arms for good. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments, charming side characters, and sparkling banter, Enjoy the View is a must-read where the scenery is as breathtaking as the slow burn.Praise for Enjoy the View:”Delightful…refreshing and authentic. This is a treat.” — Publishers Weekly”Fans of the series will be happy.” — Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Hockey’s most hated player just asked me to marry him. Connor Grace is the league’s bad boy–and my best friend’s worst enemy.He’s the fallen prince of a famous hotel chain dynasty.Me? I’m the foster kid who grew up to be a librarian.I never thought I’d end up in a marriage of convenience to make someone’s grandma happy, but here we are.I have no plans to kiss my husband for any reason other than show.I have no plans to fall in love with the arrogant man dressed in a custom suit hiding intricate tattoos.But when we’re alone, he drops the mask he wears for the rest of the world.He holds me like he means it when he says I’m his.And I want to believe him.Too bad I learned early on that fairytales aren’t real, and nothing good lasts forever.A standalone marriage of convenience hockey romance.Author Note: Please see my website for TW’s.
