by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Wow wow wow! Grips you in a choke hold and does not let go… Oozes suspense and bone-chilling twists and turns. Astonishing… One of those rare books you stay up all night to read.” @a_likely_storie, ?????The beautiful young woman is perfectly still, curled up in the trunk of the car, her long dark hair hiding her face. Her cotton blouse has ridden up a little, revealing two small dots an inch apart on her back. Just like the others.Guilt has kept FBI Agent Tori Hunter away from her home in Manchester Bay, Minnesota for twenty years, ever since her twin sister disappeared on the Fourth of July, when the girls should have been together. But when she receives an anonymous newspaper clipping about another missing girl, Genevieve, Tori is dragged back to the past. Just like Tori’s sister, Genevieve vanished without a trace, her empty car abandoned on a lonely lakeside road as Independence Day fireworks lit up the sky overhead.Returning to Minnesota lake country, Tori finds Genevieve’s distraught parents desperate for answers. How could their beautiful, popular daughter be snatched so near her own home? Under pressure to make an arrest, the police have no time for Tori’s theories. Besides, they already have a suspect for Genevieve’s abductor: a local man seen flirting with her the night she disappeared.But then the suspect is found dead in his isolated cabin, days before another girl’s body is discovered bound and strangled in the trunk of her car, two strange dots on her back. The bloodstains surrounding her body belong to the one man Tori thought she could trust. Reeling, Tori knows the closer she gets to the truth, the more her own life is at risk. But can she catch this killer before it’s too late for Genevieve?An absolutely addictive mystery thriller that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Tess Gerritsen.Read what everyone’s saying about Silenced Girls:“Wow!… This book was totally impossible to put down! One of the very best books I’ve read lately! I highly recommend!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This book had me from page one! The suspense was so palpable and I found myself unable to go to bed… I just had to try and read it to the end… Suspenseful thriller! A must-read!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This book will keep you up all night!… I found myself getting so wrapped up in the characters and their lives… Silenced Girls will keep you up late and turning those pages till early dawn… leaves you guessing all the way to the very end!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Amazing… grabs your attention from the first page and keeps you turning pages well into the night… Loaded with suspense, plot twists, a touch of romance and a strong, yet vulnerable protagonist, this book has everything you need… I can’t wait to read more of Tori Hunter!” Tropical Delusions, ?????“I was hooked into the book from the start!… so many twists and turns… completely unputdownable and I couldn’t wait to see what the ending was going to be!… a fast-paced thriller that will keep you awake at night—completely worth five stars!” Tropical Girl Reads Books, ?????“You’ll never know what hit you! Loved the characters… So many twists and turns! Loved it!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“OUTSTANDING… great read. Multiple twists which keep you turning pages… I have read all of Stelljes’ books and this is at the top of the list!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A psychologist contends with a twister, her missing husband, and murder in this first entry in a newly revamped small-town cozy mystery series from a New York Times–bestselling author.”Swanson throws [her characters] into danger from the first chapter to the last. . . . A pleasure to read.” —Sheila Connolly, New York Times–bestselling author of Buried in a BogWelcome back to Scumble River . . .For school psychologist Skye Denison, there’s certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado shakes up the small river town, she can’t see how the community will ever recover—especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister.But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears while investigating Zeke’s death. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he the victim of an un-welcome murder? And could Wally be next on the criminal’s hit list? As evidence arises pointing to foul play, Skye will have to jump into this seemingly dead-end investigation to save her husband and her town.”Denise Swanson proves once again that she is among the top writers in the genre. . . . Dead in the Water is fast-paced and fun.” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times–bestselling author
by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
“A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)?????HERBAL HOMICIDE: A PENNY HAWTHORNE COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #1) is the first book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews!Penelope “Penny” Hawthorne, an herbalist with a knack for creating unique teas, travels to exotic locations worldwide to source only the best and rarest herbs and roots.But during a trip to the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Penny’s rare aconite tea brews up more than relaxation when a famed alpinist’s death makes her a prime suspect. As she sifts through clues and uncovers bitter rivalries, Penny must steep herself in the art of deduction to clear her name and unmask a killer, with the unexpected help of a dashing British detective.Dive into the charm of the Penny Hawthorne series, a cozy mystery filled with clever humor and captivating quirkiness that transports you to far-flung locales. Combining comedic elements with emotional depth and surprising twists, this series promises to introduce you to a delightful new hero who’s set to capture your affection and captivate you well into the night.Future books in the series are also available!”Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)?????“The story line wasn’t just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)?????“It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)?????“What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)?????“This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever)?????“A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace’s novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!”–Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
A swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan. What happens when a dream wedding turns into a complete nightmare? Horrible Dress – Check ??No Flowers – Check ??A cheating groom pretending to be my Prince Charming – Check ??What should have been a highlight of my life turned into me becoming a runaway bride after seeing my fiancé doing something no bride should ever see.And instead of celebrating my marriage at my reception with my loved ones and adoring new husband, I’m getting drunk at a dive bar with a handsome stranger.A stranger who shows up at my brother’s beach house, where I’m spending my honeymoon – alone.But it turns out that my handsome stranger isn’t a real stranger at all. Emmett Collins is also my brother’s best friend and business partner.I never pictured myself wanting a man like Emmett in his country boy jeans. But he turns out to be exactly who and what I need.Two weeks. That’s what we’ve given ourselves. It’s the perfect vacation fling. He doesn’t do relationships and my life is…well…a mess is putting it lightly.There’s just a few problems. Emmett makes me feel safe. His quiet smile lights me up inside. And that first time he kisses me? He brings out butterflies I never knew I could feel.I think I’m falling in love with a man who doesn’t believe in forever.And there’s no guide to love for that.Runaway Bride’s Guide to Love is Book 1 in the Guide to Love series. It features the tropes:Brother’s best friendVacation flingAge gapWorkplace romanceCity Girl & Country BoySecret relationshipStarting overNo third act breakupLow angst
by Philip Eliot | Dec 28, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Three magical murders. One sassy cat detective. Endless mischief.Welcome to Crimson Cove, where the tea is hot, the witches are snarky, and the crimes are downright spellbinding. I’m Juno, the most magnificent talking cat in town (and modest, obviously). Along with my witch, Zandra Crypt, I sniff out secrets, chase clues, and prove, time after time, that Angel Force couldn’t solve a crime if it landed on their halos.If you love witchy cozy mysteries, talking familiars, and magical small-town whodunits filled with humor, heart, and a dash of chaos, you’ll love these purr-fectly enchanting tales of murder and magic.This boxed set includes the first three books in the Magical Misfits Mysteries series:Book 1: Every Witch Way but Ghouls: When a lowlife spell-runner turns up headless in Crimson Cove, Angel Force jumps to all the wrong conclusions. While they chase shadows, Zandra and I dig into the truth and uncover a tangle of dark magic, criminal trickery, and a buried family secret that could upend everything.Book 2: Every Witch Way but Vamped: A vampire slain. A town full of suspects. And one nosey cat who refuses to stay out of it. Between angry exes, jealous rivals, and bloodsuckers with ambition, it’s another day in Crimson Cove, but I intend to claw out the truth.Book 3: Every Witch Way but Bitten: When a visiting angel is found covered in mysterious bite marks, Zandra fears her ghoul mother is to blame. But something darker lurks in the woods, and only I can follow the trail of paw prints, lies, and forbidden magic to the killer.***Curl up and escape into this charming paranormal cozy mystery series packed with quirky characters, clever clues, and magical mayhem. Perfect for fans of humorous witchy mysteries, magical cats, and heartwarming found-family sleuths.Murder, magic, and mischief. It’s just another day in Crimson Cove.
