by Philip Eliot | Nov 20, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
“A purr-fect mystery for animal lovers! Kind-hearted veterinarian Ally Winter finds a terrific sleuthing team in her lovable grandfather and clever boxer.” —Krista Davis, New York Times–bestselling author Veterinarian Ally Winter must collar the killer of a shifty lawyer. Does the dead man’s dog know who committed the arf-ul crime? Ally Winter is going through a ruff patch. The 30-something veterinarian lost her fiancé, her clinic, and her savings in rapid succession. So when Ally’s grandfather undergoes hip replacement surgery, she moves back to Willow Bluff, Wisconsin, to care for him. She arrives home, tail between her legs, only to find sleazy lawyer Marty Shawlin murdered in his home office. And the only witness was Marty’s faithful boxer, Roxy. Quick as a greyhound, Noah Jorgensen is on the case. The good news is, he’s the best detective around. The bad news, at least the way Ally sees it, is that Noah is still just as fetching as he was back in high school. He also just happens to have witnessed every embarrassing incident that befell accident-prone Ally—including the fire-ant attack that set tongues wagging and won her the unshakable nickname Hot Pants. Meanwhile, true-crime aficionado Gramps fancies himself a sleuth, and he is doggedly determined to sniff out the culprit himself…with Ally’s reluctant help, of course. Ally has no choice but to team up with Noah—and the irrepressible Roxy—to solve the case while keeping Gramps on a short leash. Ally had better learn some new tricks, lickety-split. Because if she can’t bring the killer to heel, she won’t just be playing dead.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 20, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
She came to escape—he gave her a reason to stay.I got dumped the night before my wedding and decided to go on my honeymoon alone.After everything that happened, I figured some crisp mountain air and the chance to finally see snow was exactly what I needed.Wrong.Having to explain that I’m alone at every single activity I participate in is far from the escape I was looking for.And to top it all off, Zane Harden, my ski instructor, is a grumpy Viking who lacks social skills and seems to have lost the ability to smile.But when I go on my sled dog ride tour and discover Zane is the owner, my opinion of him starts to change.How could it not? The guy takes me on a winter wonderland ride and cuddles huskies in front of me.Soon, Zane is the only comfort on this solo trip. Or is it even solo anymore?Because he joins me on my couples’ wine tasting, snowmobile excursion, and cooking class. He even goes tubing with me—though he will deny it if you ask.I’m sure he’s just trying to save me from humiliation and make up for that first ski lesson where I almost died—don’t ask—but isn’t it wrong to find comfort with another man when I was about to be married just days ago?I knew the secluded small town of Winter Heights would be the perfect destination to escape from my life, but what if I found it here instead?Ski, Sparks & Serendipity is a closed door small town romcom with winter vibes, ski lessons and lots of adorable huskies. It’s part of the Season of Love series, where each standalone book focuses on a different season and location.Expect immersive adventures that transport you to vibrant locations, rich with sensory details and swoony moments.Perfect for fans of:??Grumpy Sunshine??Winter romance??Puppy therapy??Vacation love??Funny banter??Sizzling chemistry??Small town vibes??Closed door/kisses only
by Philip Eliot | Nov 20, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
The next time a friend dared her to steal something, Kelsie would say no. Should the friend also be a succubus, not only would she say no, she would run for the nearest border faster than a bat fleeing the dark depths of hell.Under normal circumstances, she didn’t even mind serving community service. It added spice to an otherwise boring day and gave her something productive to do.Hoping to contain her prankster ways, the judge teams her up with a grouchy wolf of a cop with an attitude problem. According to her virus, Kelsie needs to get the good officer out of his pants. According to her common sense, the last thing she needs or wants is a goody-goody hampering her style and getting in her way.When they’re assigned to help rescue kidnapped kittens, Kelsie knows one thing for certain: to create a Christmas miracle, she’ll do a lot more than bend the law—she’ll break it over her knee and unleash hell on Earth while she’s at it.Whiskers on Kittens can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 20, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
In a world where fame, power, and danger collide, one teenage girl steps into the game of her life. After tragedy shatters her world, Haylee Hutchins enters Spellcaster—a deadly competition of magic and monsters broadcast to millions. Winning could change everything… but surviving means guarding her heart as fiercely as her life. Because behind the cameras, alliances burn hot, secrets cut deep, and one rival might just become something more.Lights. Camera. Immortality. Welcome to Spellcaster.Winning the show means living forever. It is the golden ticket to fame, fortune, and a place among the vampire elite.Being remade isn’t on my wish list. I like being me, and with nearly a million online followers, it’s working. My parents and big sister are the do-gooders in our family who want to make the world a fair and just place for all humans and paranormal creatures. I just want to finish high school and keep doing what I do best—sharing hair and beauty tips while discussing Spellcaster and how the show’s vampire judge Malachi Rayne is the hottest male on the planet.Then, life as I know it ends. There are evil forces who will stop at nothing to maintain world dominance—indefinitely.It’s hard to care when I’ve become dead inside and out.After my family is violently attacked, the host of Spellcaster insists I audition for Season 13. For the first time in the show’s history, they want to represent every species of paranormals. That’s me now. Not human. Not vampire. Not the class of creature anyone EVER cheers for.This season’s prize is power beyond anyone’s imagination. It is the kind of reward that contestants and their sponsors would kill to possess.Let the other contestants and judges underestimate me. They can gossip all they want about the hotshot wizard and the alpha werewolf behaving as though I’m another prize to be won. And if Coach Malachi can’t handle a bold influencer with abilities, then he can suck it. I preferred watching him from the other side of the screen. He’s about to discover that Haylee Hutchins is a force to be reckoned with. The whole world will.Someone thought they could silence my family for good. Instead, they created a monster. I’m still here, and I am much harder to kill.Praise for Spellcaster Wild Card“You don’t want to miss this coming-of-age tale that gives pop culture a paranormal twist.” – Wendy Higgins, NYT Bestselling Author of Sweet Evil”Spellcaster Wild Card by Nikki Jefford is an electrifying blend of supernatural intrigue, teen drama, and a reality TV show twist that had me hooked from the first page!” – Nessa’s Book Reviews“This isn’t just about a competition or spellcasting. It’s about family and love and trust, bigotry, heartache, loss, murder and metamorphosis.” – Michelle Helen Fritz, author of A Court Of Broken Dreams & Curses“For fans of the supernatural genre, this book is a must-read. Jefford not only introduces a strong female lead in Haylee, but also delivers a plot brimming with suspense and unexpected twists.” – Bookish_Mum“Spellcaster is a macabre take on a magic-focused reality show competition that delves into deep societal hardships, including celebrity obsession with elite vampire cliques and species relations/tensions, which comes with stereotyping and bigotry, competitor alliances and, in turn, hate crimes and hazing, all played out with a full cast of unique, relatable, and vibrant characters—and lots of action amidst gut-wrenching emotional turmoil.” – L.B. Carter, author of Body Snatcher“Nikki Jefford is back and doing what she does best: writing about a strong female character who triumphs against all the odds.” – Goodreads Review
by Philip Eliot | Nov 20, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
An Amish widow wonders what God’s plan is for her when she rents her guest cottage to an Englischer and his son in this inspirational romance.”Plain Promise is Beth Wiseman’s masterpiece. . . . This heart-warming novel brings readers hope and paints a beautiful, authentic portrait of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends. Once you open the book, you won’t put it down until you’ve reached the last page.” —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Gift of GraceYoung Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, leads a simple life in the quiet countryside of Lancaster County selling Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists. Though it is a good life, lately she’s wondered if it is God’s will for her to remain without a husband and a family.Winters can be brutally cold and lonely in Pennsylvania, so Sadie rejoices when a renter signs up for a three month stay in her guest cottage. But when wealthy, impulsive Englischer Kade Saunders arrives, she isn’t sure she wants him around that long. Sadie feels the stress of the bishop’s watchful eye, expecting her to act in accordance with the Ordnung, the understood behavior by which the Amish live. To complicate things, Kade is soon surprised with sole custody of a child he barely knows—his five-year-old autistic son, Tyler.Sadie and young Tyler form an immediate connection. As she grows to love and understand this exceptional child, her feelings for Kade grow into something that both terrifies and exhilarates her. And while Kade seems to feel the attraction to her as well, their worlds couldn’t be farther apart.Sadie must stay true to her Amish roots, but denying the love she feels is impossible. Could it be that God has the improbable in store for Sadie? And will she have the faith to step into a love bigger than she’s ever dreamed possible?
