by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Once, I destroyed my fated mates. This time I’m going to save them.One moment, I’m living my downtrodden life: disowned, outcast, and barely scraping by.The next, I’m wrenched into an alternate universe where I’m rich, privileged—and dead.No one knows that last part yet except the killer and the woman who summoned me. And she won’t send me home until I pose as my spoiled other self, infiltrate the upper echelons of magical society, and flush out my own murderer.If only I didn’t walk into Luminary Academy and find myself face to face with my worst regrets: my fated mates.These formidable men have no idea I’m their destined match—or that I ruined their lives in my own reality. At best, they see me as a rival. At worst, a heartless enemy.But our fractured connection keeps pulling us closer despite my efforts to resist. I need to expose the murderer and leave this world before our bonds can spark. Because no matter how much my would-be mates torment and crave me, they have no idea how much blood I have on my hands.One wrong move, and I’ll be the death of them… again.*Bloom & Blood is the first in a new urban fantasy series with tangled mate bonds, morally grey men who yearn their hearts out, and a fierce heroine determined to make the most of her second chance.*
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Secrets hide within the fog deep in the mossy forests of the Pacific Northwest in this ninth thrilling installment in award-winning author Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 mystery series.Deputy Mattie Wray, formerly Mattie Cobb, is summoned to Washington’s Olympic peninsula for an urgent search and rescue mission to find a celebrity’s missing child. With only a week left before her wedding, Mattie is hesitant to leave Timber Creek, but her K-9 partner Robo’s tracking skills are needed.Dense forest, chilling rain, and unfriendly locals hamper their efforts, and soon Mattie suspects something more sinister than a lost child is at play. When one of the SAR dogs becomes ill, her fiancé, Cole Walker, suspects poison. Fearing for Mattie’s and Robo’s safety, Cole joins the search and rescue team as veterinary support.Secrets that have lain hidden within the rugged terrain come to light, and when it is uncovered that the missing child was kidnapped, the search becomes a full-blown crime scene investigation, forcing Mattie, Robo, and Cole into a desperate search to find the missing child before it’s too late.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
First in the cozy Seaside Café Mystery series featuring mistakenly accused murder suspect turned amateur sleuth Everly Swan on the trail of a killer.Welcome to Charm, North Carolina—where the tea is sweet, the gossip salty, and the murder served hot. After a tough few years, Everly Swan returns to her coastal hometown to open Sun, Sand, and Tea, a breezy beachside café pouring her signature iced blends and fresh-baked pastries.But when a local councilman drops dead near her shop—with a jar of her chai at the scene—Everly finds herself steeped in scandal. As whispers swirl and her dream café teeters, Everly must clear her name, confront a maddeningly handsome detective, and solve a murder . . . before she’s next to be served cold.Bree Baker’s bestselling debut kicks off the beloved Seaside Café Mysteries—a cozy mystery series brimming with Southern charm, small-town secrets, and the kind of heroine you’ll want to sip tea with. Perfect for fans of Laura Childs, Ellie Alexander, or anyone who craves slow-burn romance and culinary cozies full of sweet surprises.Includes recipes straight from Everly’s kitchen!”Fun and intriguing, Live and Let Chai is filled to the brim with Southern charm.” —Kirsten Weiss, author of A Pie Town Mystery series”Fast-paced, smartly plotted, and full of surprises, it’s as refreshing as a day at the beach!” —Kylie Logan, national bestselling author of French Fried
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Cooking & Drinks |
THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Waterstones Best Food and Drink Books of 2025 Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes—each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Fragrant Chicken Traybake and a freezer-friendly Mac and Cheese, to irresistible desserts like Raspberry Soufflé and of course classic bakes, including Mary’s Best Brownies and Lemon Drizzle Traybake Cake, this collection features a mix of brand-new recipes and beloved classics for every home cook.Alongside the recipes, Mary shares stories and cherished family photographs that offer a glimpse into the memories tied to Mary’s favourite dishes.Accompanying a brand-new BBC series, Mary 90 is a lavish tribute to the joy of cooking and sharing good food.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Did you hear the one about the hockey player in love with the pop star?A few years ago, I met the most amazing girl in the world. We were both down on our luck. Then I got that call—the one that tells you to get your buns on a plane to go meet your destiny.But the girl was left behind. I didn’t have her phone number, and she didn’t know my real name.While I vaulted into the big leagues, she became a superstar, with platinum records and legions of fans. And a slick, music producer boyfriend who treated her badly.But fate wasn’t done with us yet. When Delilah turns up at a hockey game, I can’t resist making contact. The internet swoons when I ask her out on a date.She might not remember me. But her jerkface ex does. He’ll do anything to keep us apart.Good thing athletes never give up. This time I’m playing to win.
