by Philip Eliot | Jun 3, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A wedding on an isolated island in the Pacific Northwest turns deadly, when unexpected guests with ulterior motives show up and secrets surface.A controlling bride. An angry cousin. A vengeful ex.Claire wails when her wedding cake shaped like a birch tree slides toward the floor. Ferries to the island are cancelled, keeping guests on the Seattle-side of the water. To make matters worse, the groom has a hangover, and rain clouds are moving in.Claire’s cousin, who wants to be maid of honor, finds ways to ruin the event. The groom invites his ex-girlfriend, but doesn’t tell Claire. His ex heads to the wedding to create a nightmare, where someone must die.Will Claire survive her wedding day?Read Wedding Nightmare to find out!“Impossible to put down. It was an excellent edge of your seat thriller.”Wedding thriller mayhem, mystery and murder!
Review “Impossible to put down. It was an excellent edge of your seat thriller.” “What a fun story this new book is! It’s wedding day for Claire and Ralph. They’ve rented The Farm, a venue on an island off the Pacific Northwest.However, the weather looks threatening, and the ferries from the mainland, bringing the guests, aren’t running. The only people in attendance are the bride, groom, best man, and a few other unwanted guests. What started as a wonderful day, turns out to be a nightmare. This book is so entertaining, and actually funny in many spots.” “This was a quick read, entertaining and fun.” “The plot is a comedy of errors mixed with suspense and highly entertaining.” From the Author Dear Reader, This book is pure fiction, an imaginary expression of a place that is real: Whidbey Island, Washington. Please leave a rating/review to let other readers know what to expect. All the best in reading, Susan About the Author Susan Specht Oram writes mysteries-thrillers and creative nonfiction. She lives with her husband and rescue dog in a windy part of the Pacific Northwest.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 3, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A woman falls for the cop who is investigating her family for murder in this inspirational romantic suspense.Boy, is Mick Campbell infuriating! The police detective is only doing his job, looking into the death of the private investigator my sister had hired to find our presumed-dead mother, but does he really believe a member of my family is a killer? I’ve been planning to spend time with Mick to keep tabs on the investigation, but lately I’ve been wondering, am I drawn to him because he’s a handsome single dad or because his faith is strong under fire?
by Philip Eliot | Jun 3, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
“. . . let the sea tell you of what it knows.”Trapped and reeling from a long-term breakup, Holly needs an escape. When an opportunity to visit Ireland arises, she seizes it. Encouraged by family and friends, she uproots her life, hoping to start a quaint business and unearth the woman she’s buried. No commitments, no obligations—just Holly.Then there’s Michael.Moody and charming, Michael is everything Holly doesn’t need while rediscovering herself. As one of the island’s only licensed contractors, he’s deeply entwined with the lighthouse she invests in. His story is anything but kind—tragedy runs decades deep in his veins—but he offers a comfort that Holly can’t ignore. A vow for more.But life isn’t so simple. Locals whisper about a curse tied to selkie folklore. A series of bizarre deaths plagues the region where the lighthouse stands. When that threatens the budding relationship between Michael and Holly, they decide to solve the mystery surrounding the lighthouse. What they uncover reveals a world far beyond their own. As passion ignites and the sea howls for retribution, she must uncover the truth before the past claims her future, and love is lost to the unforgivable waters.A dark history.An unforgivable secret.A second chance.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 3, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Imagine finding a suitcase with a little girl stuffed inside and realizing she looks exactly like you.When a lone little girl is abandoned outside FBI headquarters, Abby Kane discovers an unlikely connection with the girl: They look exactly alike.Abby brings the girl home with her to learn more, thinking a family environment might jog the girl’s memory. Her efforts pay off as the investigation points toward a human trafficking ring. But as Abby gets to know the girl, she begins to think the girl wasn’t kidnapped or trafficked. She was sent.Others want to prevent Abby from discovering the true nature of the girl’s purpose and are willing to do anything to silence her before she regains her memory. As Abby continues to dig, indicators suggest something else is at play, something unthinkable… and quite frankly, unexplainable.Who is Suitcase Girl?Suitcase Girl is a USA Today bestseller with half a million downloads worldwide and 1,000s of five-star reviews. What readers are saying:????? Hutchinson has written a pulse-raising mystery that left us paralyzed.????? Imagine a book that takes every plot twist that you thought of and ignored it in favor of another.????? A stunner that’s worthy of Michael Crichton.????? A perplexing start, an astonishing ending, and a puzzle still to be solved!????? Some of the best twists I’ve read in a long time.????? Just when I thought I had it, the author throws another curveball.????? A heart-stopping, edge of your seat thriller that will keep you up late into the night reading.The Suitcase Girl trilogy is a perfect introduction to the Abby Kane FBI series (Books 7,8,9). I love writing trilogies within the series. Don’t worry about starting with Suitcase Girl. It’s a tense, disturbing thrill-ride.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 3, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A disgraced captain and a runaway heiress—hiding from the past and bound by fate—will their marriage masquerade lead to true love? Noah Kennebrae, disgraced ship captain, has escaped to a remote lighthouse to avoid his grandfather’s schemes and the ghosts that haunt him. Taking a job under an assumed name, he’s determined to start over—until he meets Annie Fairfax. The feisty housekeeper’s warmth and spirit captivate him, and he falls for her despite his best efforts. But he’s keeping secrets that could destroy her trust…and his chance at redemption.Desperate to escape the calculating grasp of her father, Anastasia “Annie” Michaels flees home to become the unlikely housekeeper on an isolated island. Working incognito at the lighthouse, she finds solace in her newfound independence and unexpected friendship with Nick. However, as their relationship deepens, Annie’s fear of abandonment resurfaces when she learns the truth Nick has been hiding.Caught in a marriage masquerade of their own making, Noah and Annie must navigate secrets, lies, and painful pasts in hopes of a future together.Originally published as part of the Kennebrae Brides series.
