by Philip Eliot | Nov 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
The mother of a special needs son forms a bond with an imprisoned reporter that will transform their lives in this stunning novel from the bestselling author. Sabrina Stone seems to have the perfect life, but her wildly successful investment banker husband chooses to ignore the seriousness of their son’s brain injury and the strain it’s putting on their marriage. A reporter on a top-rated investigative journalism TV show, Derek McGill finds himself behind bars after being set up for murder. The son of a felon—and now one himself—he’s sure that someone powerful pulled strings during the trial to get him convicted. Sabrina has never forgotten the brief encounter she once had with Derek—and the compassion she felt from him. And with her life falling to pieces around her, she feels drawn to visit him in prison. The comfort they find in each other turns to an attraction they can’t deny, forcing them to confront both the bitter and the joyous truths about their lives—and the danger that Derek’s quest for revenge may bring down upon them . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer
by Philip Eliot | Nov 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A charming small-town Christmas romance filled with family, love, and hope from the USA Today bestselling author of the Last Chance series.Tis the season in Shenandoah Falls and the first time Willow Peterson has been home in years. But she’s determined to fulfill the wishes of her recently deceased best friend and restore Eagle Hill Manor to its former glory-all in time to host the perfect holiday wedding. She just has to get the owner of the historic inn to hire her. Unfortunately, that means dealing with Scrooge himself… After the death of his wife, David Lyndon has a bah-humbug approach to Christmas. But as December counts down and the wedding planning is in full swing, it’s harder and harder to stay immune to the charms of Willow, especially when he sees how much joy she brings his eight-year-old daughter. After a simple kiss under the mistletoe turns into something more, David is hoping he can turn the magic of the holiday season into the love of a lifetime.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A reclusive billionaire who needs a wife. A woman with no other options. Two lost souls forced together on the mountain…I never wanted my family’s money or the trappings that came with it.The mountain offered me refuge from it all.A life filled with hard manual labor, fresh air, and freedom.Until one unexpected visit from my father’s lawyer changes everything.All we’ve built will fall into the hands of a monster…Unless I find a wife.Fast.One who can handle living in a single room cabin on a desolate mountain.With a man who has no intention of ever touching her.Let alone being an actual husband.The mail-order bride service offers the perfect solution to my unusual problem.This woman they’re sending needs money.I need to be hitched in only a handful of weeks.Nothing but a simple business arrangement.Once we both get what we want, we can go our separate ways.Except the longer we share my personal space…The more what I want changes and the fake relationship starts to feel very real…Grab this steamy stand-alone from USA Today Bestselling Author Gwyn McNamee about a reclusive, damaged, billionaire, the woman he pays to marry him, and what they discover when they’re forced together in his cabin with deep wounds and attraction they can’t deny while stuck in a marriage of convenience!
by Philip Eliot | Nov 2, 2025 | Mystery |
Included in THE TIMES Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025: ‘A lively new perspective on a grimly familiar tale’The world’s most famous unsolved serial killer mystery, told from the perspective of a gang of women.’A fresh and captivating retelling of the Jack the Ripper mystery, brimming with authentic historical detail and well-drawn, sympathetic characters. A must-read for lovers of finely crafted historical fiction.’ IRINA SHAPIRO’This is a wonderfully crafted book where historical fiction meets seamlessly with historical fact. The case of Jack the Ripper as you have never read it before.’ Reader review ?????London, 1888. A monster prowls the gaslit streets, and the police are looking in all the wrong places, at all the wrong suspects. But three women refuse to stay silent.Emma, the chief detective’s sharp-witted wife, sees the investigation failing. Maggie, a private investigator, exposes men’s darkest secrets. Bet, a police station cleaner, overhears what others ignore.Together, they form an alliance to hunt down the killer dubbed Jack the Ripper. But as the women weave through the slums, brothels, and smoke-filled parlours of London’s underworld, they uncover corruption more sinister than they ever imagined.The city belonged to men – until now.Readers are hooked by The Women in the Shadows:’Harriet Fox will delight readers with this clever reimagining of the Jack the Ripper murders through the eyes of Whitechapel women. Engrossing and original – this story will keep pages turning and night-lights burning.’ ROSE PASCOE’I can honestly say it was the most thrilling, page turning book I’ve read this year. I literally could not put it down.’ HELEN PHIFER’A wonderful romp through Jack the Ripper’s London! A dark subject, but the author’s light touch made it an unputdownable, easy read. I especially loved that each of the victims was given a personality and a voice, and that the women turned the tables on the Ripper through their investigations.’ KATHLEEN MCGURL’This is a thrilling page turner of a novel which will appeal to historical fiction and crime fiction fans alike’ ANNIE LYONS’A twisty and gripping thriller’ MY WEEKLY’A compelling reimagining’ THE PEOPLE’S FRIEND’I wasn’t really sure there were any more takes to be had on the story of Jack the ripper. But I was wrong.’ Reader review ????’In a world where the focus is more on the Ripper himself – this brilliant, disturbing, and heart-wrenching story gives these important women a voice.’ Reader review ????’This was so easy to read and very difficult to put down. Brilliant.’ Reader review ?????’I can’t even begin to describe how many Jack the Ripper books I’ve read. But there are no books like this, and I’m so in love with the premise of it’ Reader review ????’If Emma, Bet and Maggie popped up again in some other historical mystery… I would not be mad. I would in fact be asking the bookseller to take my money.’ Reader review ????’This book grabbed me from the start and I couldn’t stop reading’ Reader review ????’I absolutely adored The Women In the Shadows.’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Nov 2, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
My twelve-year-old daughter frequently moans that Ballycarrick is the most boring town in Ireland.Nothing ever happens here.She’s right.And as the local police sergeant, this is something I’m delighted about.I’ve enough to worry about – the polar ice-caps, the evil monster that’s shrinking my trousers, not to mention the hot flushes – without having to be like one of those gritty Netflix cops, chasing criminals down alleyways and busting drug deals.So, life is calm and fairly predictable.Until something unthinkable happens in our sleepy backwater.A crime, but not like anything I’ve ever seen before.It’s a complete mystery.And it’s up to me to solve it.
