by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
A true crime account and analysis of a California housewife’s murder of her husband and the revealing trial that followed.In October 2002, Susan Polk, the soft-spoken mother of three teenage boys, was arrested for stabbing her husband and former therapist, Dr. Felix Polk, to death. Three years later she was tried for first degree murder, choosing to act as her own attorney in a trial that rapidly devolved into one of the most outrageous media circuses in modern history. To a crowded courtroom, Susan Polk presented her defense—a bizarre story of unethical therapies, abuse, repressed memories, and satanic rituals—and, in doing so, exposed her madness. Carol Pogash was there.Seduced by Madness is the remarkably compelling, profoundly disturbing true story of the severe dysfunction of an affluent American family, as told by the leading journalist who worked the case. It is a spellbinding re-creation of a troubled life, a marriage, a murder, and a terrifying, inexorable descent into madness.Praise for Seduced by Madness”While the background is fascinating, the coverage of the trial is mesmerizing. Pogash takes the characters . . . and creates an edge-of-your-seat excitement. For fans of true crime, psychology, courtroom drama and truth-is-stranger-than fiction, this is a triumph.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I asked the right brother for a baby. The wrong brother said yes.One marriage of convenience.One baby clause.One mistake: falling for the husband I was never meant to keep.After one disastrous relationship too many, thirty-three-year-old primary school teacher Wren Carter is done with love.But she still wants a child.Her plan is simple: ask someone she trusts. No romance. No complications.Successful, dependable, and an old friend, Caesar Ashford is the perfect choice.Until his younger brother finds out.Marcus Ashford, charming, infuriating, and far too dangerous for Wren’s peace of mind, makes an outrageous counteroffer.Marriage.Wren should say no.But Marcus offers security. A family. A future.And there’s something she doesn’t know.He’s wanted her for years.Marcus has no intention of being a convenient solution. If Wren is having his baby, she’s becoming his wife—for real.Wren tells herself it’s temporary. A marriage of convenience. A baby. Then they walk away.But the wrong brother has always been the one who sees her best.And living with him might be the biggest mistake, or the best decision, she’s ever made.Perfect for readers who love billionaire romance, marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers chemistry, a hero who falls first, and heartwarming stories about finding love where you least expect it.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Poppy just wanted the kind of love her parents had…After losing them in a tragic accident, she spent her childhood being raised by her elderly grandmother. All she hoped for was the same chance at happiness they’d shared. When her knight in shining armor turns out to be a nightmare, she must flee with her two daughters toward the last place she remembers feeling safe. But she never expects to find security in the arms of a man.One too many nights sleeping in front of his computer has made Jameson a rising star in the technology world. But when a mysterious woman seeks the help of his family, he puts his career on hold to protect her. She shows him that there is more to life than a computer screen, one kiss at a time. She could change everything… if only he can convince her to stay.Some love is worth more than anything.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Landing a job caring for the unresponsive wife of celebrity podcaster Colin Harrington could be the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. I get a place to live, a paycheck and a way to salvage my comatose career.But caring for Colin’s wife Kara is testing the limits of my sanity. Doors seem to open and close on their own, shadows shift in the corners of my vision, and I can’t shake the feeling that I’m being watched.I wouldn’t mind if I knew it was Colin watching. He’s been through hell, and it has been years since his wife’s accident. Maybe it’s time he moved on—and maybe I’m the one who can help him.Then I find a tape that reveals a shocking truth. Someone in the house has a dark secret—one they’ll do anything to protect. But they’re not the only ones with something to hide.I have a secret of my own and I won’t be silenced easily.Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Verity, and Gone Girl, this fast-paced, darkly addictive thriller is packed with secrets, suspense, and jaw-dropping twists.Psychological thriller readers are raving:????? “…completely unexpected ending. Believe me when I say, WOW just wow!”????? “…I was utterly blindsided by what I discovered in chapter 59.”????? “…keeping you guessing and questioning everyone’s motives right up to the end. I couldn’t stop flipping pages.”????? “JAW DROPPING! I could not put this book down! This is by far the best book I have read in a long time!!”
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
FBI special agent Casey Bolt, with her rare neurological condition, is able to see and feel patterns other can’t—and when a winemaker is found dead, victim of a serial killer, Casey must tap her special skill to follow the trail and hunt down a diabolical killer before he strikes again.“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????BROKEN is book #1 of a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.Casey, grappling with synesthesia, has the rare ability to perceive senses in multiple ways, enabling her to view crime scenes, and track down clues, in ways others cannot. Her talent has made her indispensable to the FBI, but while her renown in the FBI grows, Casey remains tormented by the case that haunts her the most: her mother’s brutal, unsolved murder from fifteen years ago.As Casey strives to uncover the secrets of the past, she must rely on every instinct and insight to make it out of the field alive. But can her own senses lead her astray?A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the CASEY BOLT series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available.“I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn’t stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!”—Reader review for Found You?????“I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can’t wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????“Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????“This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????“Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????“Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder?????“A great suspense that keeps you reading… can’t wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Found You?????“Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.”—Reader review for Found You?????
