by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Discover the first in this breathtaking, unputdownable series from bestselling author Tom Bale. If you’re a fan of Reacher – you will LOVE Clayton! ‘A gripping, expertly crafted page-turner’ – Bestselling author Rob SinclairSuddenly Joe was back in the job and doing what he did best… becoming someone else. Mixing with the bad guys in order to bring them down.Three years ago, after an undercover police operation went disastrously wrong, CID officer Joe Clayton lost his career and his family. Forced to adopt a new identity, he lives under the radar, taking whatever jobs he can find. Always looking over his shoulder, always hunted.Now living on the tiny south coast island of Terror’s Reach, home to rival business tycoons Robert Felton and Valentin Nasenko, Joe works as a bodyguard to Nasenko’s wife, Cassie, and her two children.But when a burning summer’s day explodes into violence, and a murderous gang targets the ultra-exclusive community, only one man stands a chance of saving the residents from annihilation. Joe must draw upon all his skills and determination to keep them alive.But nothing is as it seems on Terror’s Reach, and a long night of betrayal and murder leaves Joe fighting for his own survival …*Title previously published as Terror’s ReachPraise for Tom Bale:’Tom Bale delivers a relentlessly tense thriller packed with suspense, sharp pacing and vividly drawn characters. Shadow Hunt combines high-stakes action with genuine emotional depth, pulling the reader into a story that’s as compelling as it is impossible to put down.’ – Bestselling author Rob Sinclair’Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.’ – Bestselling author Luke Jennings’A masterclass in nail-biting tension and a true page turner’ Bestselling author K. L. Slater’A fantastic thriller. Gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go. Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben.’ John Carson’Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around.’ Simon KernickReaders are loving the Joe Clayton series…’A beautifully crafted book Mr Bale. Give me more more more!’ ????? Reader Review’Buckle up! Another great read from this superb author’ ????? Reader Review’Think of the type of character Reacher is, re-invent him as English and you have Tom Bale’s Joe.’ ????? Reader Review’Relentless action and drama. Tom Bale’s books are brilliant’ ????? Reader Review'”Unputdownable” is a cliché but it applies to Bale’s books. Conclusion: a great read.’????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Quebec, Canada, 1847. While trying to escape the Potato Famine, shipwrecked Irish immigrant Breanna Clarey awakens injured and alone on an unfamiliar beach. To make matters worse, she has been separated from her family, and her friend, Crow, is lying dead at her feet. But when Dawson Roberts, a reclusive fisherman with a guarded past and big dreams for his future, finds Breanna, he puts his plans on hold to offer her shelter and help find her family.But life for an Irish immigrant isn’t easy. Facing a deadly quarantine station, dangerous immigration officials, and grief over her missing family, Breanna struggles to exert her independence and navigate her new world. While Breanna confronts an unknown future, Dawson is plagued by a painful past. They each must determine their own course, even if it means ignoring the pull they have on each other.When the future takes an unexpected turn, only the ocean that has brought them so much devastation can help them find their way back to where they belong.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
“[A] bighearted novel in which a young Londoner becomes entangled with a wealthy American family.” —(Kirkus Reviews).In this delicious romantic comedy, a young Englishwoman gets an unexpected proposal from a dashing American, but it’s not what you thinkSophie Apperly’s frustratingly dismissive family has never taken her seriously, but they do take advantage of her. So when an old friend offers her the chance of a lifetime, she decides to swap Little England for the Big Apple, and heads off to the land of opportunity.From the moment Sophie arrives in Manhattan, she’s determined to enjoy every minute of her big adventure. And when fate throws her together with Matilda, a spirited grande dame of New York society who invites her to Connecticut for Thanksgiving, she willingly accepts. English-born Matilda is delighted with her new friend—though her grandson Luke, undeniably attractive but infuriatingly arrogant, is anything but welcoming.When Luke arrives in England a few weeks later, Sophie hardly expects him to seek her out. But Matilda has hatched some complicated plans of her own—and so Luke has a proposal to make, but it hardly seems perfect.A Perfect Proposal is an irresistible tale of love and literature and the quest for a happy ending from Katie Fforde, who “has imagination to spare, using witty writing and plotting to build a story” (The New York Times Book Review).”A witty romance with Bridget Jones appeal.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
For the first time, binge the complete Blade Kings series in one collection, featuring five full-length interconnected standalone hockey romances from Ruth Stilling!This collection begins with Perfect Deke, a fake dating hockey romance where rookie NHL player makes the very bad decision to fake date his former college rival…who also happens to be his teammate’s ex-girlfriend.Next up is Total Shutdown, a single dad hockey romance featuring a closed-off NHL captain, the pink haired woman who refuses to be charmed by him, and the little boy who makes it impossible for her to stay on the sidelines.After that comes Shots Fired, an off-limits brother’s teammate romance where a playboy goalie finally gets his chance with the woman he’s wanted for years…even if pursuing her means breaking every warning he’s ever been given.In Full Tilt, you’ll meet a tattooed bad boy enforcer with a brutal reputation and the one woman who gets under his skin, rejects him to his face, and makes him want things he swore he’d never need.And finally, the collection concludes with Within Range, a forbidden age gap hockey romance where a veteran player risks everything when he falls for his best friend’s younger daughter…and discovers walking away from her is no longer an option.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2026 | Fantasy |
CSI meets fantasy – with a dash of cozy!Trouble is brewing in Hallow’s Promise…Rae wants to steep in the success of her magic potion wagon, BREW-TEA-FUL, and sell drinks that help the residents of Hallow’s Promise. She certainly doesn’t want to assist the town’s investigator in solving another murder. Except this crime has a personal link to her own history: the victim came from the same place she’d once escaped. Rae agrees to help with the case on one condition: it’s her last one.But her “last” case simmers with danger, dark connections to her past, and a delicious man with a really big…sword. While dodging increasing threats, juggling a creature that keeps trying to eat (dead) people, Rae eventually faces her greatest challenge of all: determining if the life she’s built in Hallow’s Promise is worth risking everything.Grab a hot beverage, a warm blanket, and curl up for this almost-cozy fantasy murder mystery, spiced with magic, sweetened with new friendships, and stewed especially for you.
