by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
Love for her sister competes with love for her king.
Ten years ago, Igraine Valencia escaped an arranged marriage and fled to Camelot. After Morgan Le Fay rescued her from the streets, Igraine climbed to an enviable position: apprentice to famous mages, handmaid to the princess, and companion to the prince.
Shortly after Igraine gains favor with Prince Uther Pendragon, letters arrive—one with news of the king’s death, and the other announcing her ten-year-old sister Bridget’s marriage to the same man Igraine left. Though still reeling from her sister’s fate, Igraine’s dreams come true when Uther, now king, chooses her as his bride.
Igraine is unprepared for the web of kingdom politics. Councilmen who once ignored her now fix their attention on the servant-turned-queen, and her closely guarded secrets begin to unravel. Igraine desperately fights to save her sister through whatever means possible… including magic usage Morgan would never approve.
In a time when women are considered property and a queen’s authority comes from her king, Igraine is forced to confront the truth: Love is a luxury, and her powers are nothing without control.
How far will Igraine go to save Bridget, and will her marriage to Uther survive?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Love for her sister competes with love for her king.
Ten years ago, Igraine Valencia escaped an arranged marriage and fled to Camelot. After Morgan Le Fay rescued her from the streets, Igraine climbed to an enviable position: apprentice to famous mages, handmaid to the princess, and companion to the prince.
Shortly after Igraine gains favor with Prince Uther Pendragon, letters arrive—one with news of the king’s death, and the other announcing her ten-year-old sister Bridget’s marriage to the same man Igraine left. Though still reeling from her sister’s fate, Igraine’s dreams come true when Uther, now king, chooses her as his bride.
Igraine is unprepared for the web of kingdom politics. Councilmen who once ignored her now fix their attention on the servant-turned-queen, and her closely guarded secrets begin to unravel. Igraine desperately fights to save her sister through whatever means possible… including magic usage Morgan would never approve.
In a time when women are considered property and a queen’s authority comes from her king, Igraine is forced to confront the truth: Love is a luxury, and her powers are nothing without control.
How far will Igraine go to save Bridget, and will her marriage to Uther survive?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
Ivy Hale does NOT believe in enchantment.So when her editor sends her to the village of Whimble-in-the-Vale to write a smart, sassy article about its rumored magic, she expects to mock the locals, file her story, and head straight back to London.Except, there does seem to be something strange going on in Whimble. The mailman “reads” each letter by its smell. The innkeeper, Mr. Dinkins, has a teapot with opinions. The seamstress makes clothes that fit perfectly without taking measurements. There’s a villager who fixes mechanical things by gauging their moods. And there’s a bossy goose named Matilda who waddles about the village like she owns it — and the villagers largely agree that she does.And what is it about Arthur Pym, the librarian? He’s attractive in a bookish kind of way, and he’s quite unfazed by Ivy’s skepticism. With his gentle humor, ink-smudged fingers, and quiet strength, Arthur makes Ivy feel something she hasn’t felt in years: attraction.Like others in the village, he has his own special talent—he pulls the exact right word out of the air as easily as if he looked it up in a dictionary.As Ivy digs into the village’s little mysteries—glowing lanterns, odd weather patterns, and a well that’s fed by a mysterious spring in the forest—she begins to wonder if there’s more to Whimble-in-the-Vale than cozy cottages and quirky characters.But just as Ivy starts to feel at home, her ex-boyfriend Harry Vance arrives from London. Charming, confident, and utterly dismissive of village life, Harry wants to rekindle their romance. It’s a tempting path back to the city—and to the fast-paced lifestyle she used to crave.Now Ivy must choose: return to the world she knows, or stay in a place that feels quietly, irrationally, impossibly, like it’s been touched by magic.Set in a village full of warmth, whimsy, and the gentlest touch of enchantment, this cozy fantasy novel is perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, soft magic, and small towns that feel like home.If you’ve ever wanted Legends & Lattes to meet The Vicar of Dibley, with a goose in a starring role—you’ll feel right at home in Whimble-in-the-Vale.Expect:. A goose who doesn’t talk—but definitely makes herself heard. A slow-burn love story between a skeptical outsider and a quiet librarian. Light, ambient magic tucked between teacups and book stacks. A village full of odd charm, whispered secrets, and the best scones in England. A heartwarming journey of belonging, wonder, and letting goPour a cup of tea, open your heart, and take a stroll through Whimble-in-the-Vale — where the stars sparkle brighter, and even the skeptics start to believe in enchantment.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When Harper Whitmore inherits her great-aunt’s beloved bookstore in the picturesque town of Fall, Michigan, she thinks she’s found the perfect place to start over. But Fall is more than just a name—it’s a place where the leaves never stop turning, the air smells faintly of cinnamon, and secrets rustle just beneath the surface.The Hearth & Quill is everything Harper dreamed it would be: warm, brimming with charm, and hiding a few surprises—including secret passageways. But her fresh start unravels when Prudence Sherman, the town’s most notorious (and merciless) pie contest judge, is found dead at the start of the Apple Harvest Festival.Drawn into the investigation, Harper relies on her sharp intuition, a stubborn streak, and the help of her quirky new friend Maggie, not to mention the handsome apple orchard owner, Gabe. The deeper she digs, the more she uncovers a tangle of lies, a stolen golden-tipped quill, and whispers of history that someone is desperate to rewrite. As crimson and gold leaves swirl through the streets, Harper must piece together clues hidden in her aunt’s old journals and outsmart a killer—before the final chapter ends with her.Brimming with small-town charm, autumn magic, and page-turning intrigue, Autumn & Alibis is the perfect mystery to curl up with under a blanket and a pumpkin spice latte.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The BRAND NEW nail-biting, heart-pounding thriller from the author of TOP 20 BESTSELLER Three Sisters O J Mullen. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, K. L. Slater and Lisa Jewell.When a body is found on an Edinburgh street, a chain reaction begins that will destroy lives.Gavin and Jess Sterling have it all – successful business, stunning home and enough money to last them two lifetimes. But all that glitters is not gold and when secrets begin to creep into their marriage, their ivory tower starts shaking on its foundations.Gavin has taken a chance, risked everything and when the gamble doesn’t come off, he has just weeks to find a solution. With the clock ticking and his stress levels rising, Gavin meets a man who offers a way out. A man who can make things right if Gavin makes him one promise.He bet everything. Now there’s nothing to lose.With a final twist that will shock even the canniest reader, Don’t Look Back is a gripping thriller from a master storyteller. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, K. L. Slater and Lisa Jewell.Readers love OJ Mullen:????? ‘Owen Mullen gives you a masterclass in potent psychological mind play!’????? ‘Utterly gripping from start to finish! The plot is tight and full of twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.’????? ‘Best I’ve read in a long time. Good to read a book that doesn’t have a predictable ending. Stayed up till the early hours in order to find out what happened.’????? ‘Dark, deep and gritty… It’s gripping from the first page and had my heart pumping with tension and fear. Excellent yet again!!’????? ‘Wow! I won’t give away the story. But wow! This one got to me. Lots of twists and turns. A great thriller. Awesome! I recommend if you like a crime thriller, this is it!’
