by Philip Eliot | Oct 26, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
FOUR CHRISTMAS COZY MYSTERIES IN ONE BOXED SET! Snuggle up with murder this holiday season in a laugh-out-loud, page-turning collection from New York Times, USA TODAY & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore and USA TODAY bestseller Bellamy Bloom!IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE MURDER.This cozy Christmas collection includes FOUR stand-alone holiday whodunits packed with mystery, mayhem, and mistletoe—perfect for fans of festive vibes and frosted crime scenes. Grab this cozy mystery boxed set and snuggle up to FOUR chilling tales with a side of homicide!WHAT YOU’LL GET:Hilarious amateur sleuthsChristmas chaos with a criminal twistA dash of romance, a sprinkle of snark, and heaping helpings of seasonal sassPage-turning mysteries that will keep you guessing ’til the last gift is unwrappedBooks Included:Santa Claws Calamity (Country Cottage Mysteries 3)The Holidays can be Murder (Brambleberry Bay Murder Club 4)Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix 4)Menopause and Mistletoe of Glimmerspell (Hot Flash Homicides 3)***Each book can be read individually so dive on in!*** RECIPES INCLUDED!Santa Claws Calamity (Country Cottage Mysteries 3)My name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. It’s Christmas in Cider Cove and it’s time for the annual house decorating competition. But on the night set to determine the winner, the residents of Candy Cane Lane get more than they bargained for. They don’t just get an award—they get murder.The Holidays can be Murder (Brambleberry Bay Murder Club 4)It’s Christmas in Brambleberry Bay and the members of the esteemed country club have been invited to a holiday party at the secretive Willoughby Hall. But when the festivities take a dark turn, the season is quickly overshadowed by murder. And for one guest, it will be their final sleigh ride. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix 4)My name is Lottie Lemon and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owners impending doom.And that horrible scenario happens to be playing out at the moment where I see a beautiful long departed pooch hovering around a questionably two-timing Santa and all his naughty-hottie elves. Quite frankly, it’s a terrifying sight considering the fact the fantastic phantasm is an ominous harbinger for its previous owner.So when I find my sister’s boyfriend face down in the snow with a handful of my tasty gingerbread treats I’m not only sorry for him, but I’m very sorry that I had a blowout with him in front of the entire town of Honey Hollow. And just like that, I get the one thing for Christmas I did not ask for—a number one spot on the suspect list.I have a feeling this is going to be one Christmas I’d rather forget. Menopause and Mistletoe of Glimmerspell (Hot Flash Homicides 3) It’s Christmas in Glimmerspell and wickedness abounds. Elliot and I are taking things to a new level, and I’m loving my job at the Haunted Book Barn. Things are finally going well for me. So why am I playing the part of maid-of-honor at my exes wedding? And that Christmas party at the historical society leads to more than just a lesson in history—it leads to murder.Who said midlife was boring?Midlife in Glimmerspell can be a real killer.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 26, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A hilarious British cozy mystery set in a quaint English village – filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists and a cat with a big personality! ~ Gemma ditches her high-flying job and returns to Oxford to pursue her dream of opening a traditional English tearoom. It means moving back in with her parents and coping with her bossy, matchmaking mother, but she’s sure it’ll all be worth it. In fact, business is already booming… that is, until an American tourist is found dead in her tea shop, killed by one of her signature scones!Now Gemma is apron-deep in a murder mystery with unexpected links to Oxford University and her own past as a student there. And the situation only gets stickier when the handsome CID detective leading the case turns out to be her old college flame! With the meddling “Old Biddies” from the local village poking their noses into everything, and her cheeky cat causing chaos in the kitchen, Gemma is beginning to find herself in a real jam. After all, murder is bad for business, especially when customers start thinking your scones are more deadly than delicious…With the body count rising and her tearoom going bust, can Gemma find the killer before her future turns to custard?With a nod to the classic whodunits of Agatha Christie, this book is a treat you won’t want to miss! A Scone to Die For is the delectable first book in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, H.Y. Hanna’s bestselling culinary cozy mystery series.This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: traditional mystery / British whodunit / cozy mystery series / culinary cozy mystery / cat cozy mystery / funny cozy mystery / women sleuth / amateur sleuth / English village mystery / British detective / cosy crimeThe OXFORD TEAROOM MYSTERIES:A Scone To Die ForTea with Milk and MurderTwo Down, Bun To GoTill Death Do Us TartMuffins and Mourning TeaFour Puddings and a FuneralAnother One Bites the CrustApple Strudel AlibiThe Dough Must Go OnThe Mousse Wonderful Time of YearWrongfully InfusedA High Whisk Situation
by Philip Eliot | Oct 26, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
St Aidan: a cozy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…A December to remember…Christmas in a Cornish castle? Sign Ivy Starforth up! Hired to kit out the holiday rental as the world’s most Instagramable festive dreamland, there’s only one thing standing in the way of her hefty paycheque – the lord of the manor.Bill Markham could give Scrooge a run for his money but Ivy is firmly #TeamChristmas… even if her handsome host seems to be doing everything he can to sabotage her staging. Maybe she shouldn’t have stumbled in on him starkers in the hot tub?As the temperature outside cools, things inside the castle heat up. It’s been a long time since Ivy allowed herself to give in to temptation… surely one little kiss under the mistletoe won’t hurt?Readers are LOVING A Cosy Christmas in Cornwall‘This is one book you won’t be able to put down, I definitely couldn’t’ Meena, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘An absolute charm of a book from the brilliant Jane Linfoot. It’s a gorgeous, festive treat that will have you feel all warm and fuzzy for days after the end’ Jenn, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘The fabulous Jane Linfoot is back with an irresistible, uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy you will want to devour like a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine this holiday season’ Julie, 5* Amazon reviewer‘Oh, I love, love, loved this book, I didn’t want it to end!’ Kirsten, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘I’m sold on any character who, when you first meet them, is talking to their dog’ Kate, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘You know the saying… Christmas hasn’t started until you’ve seen the castle’s resident hunk naked in a hot tub’ Kerry, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘Linfoot is known to make wonders with words and she has done it again’ Finitha, 5* Netgalley reviewer‘Was unable to put this book down’ Mary, 5* Amazon reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Oct 26, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
This set includes a prequel novella as well as the first two novels of the Charm Collector urban fantasy series.Veiled Threats: Camila Fletcher has made a career out of finding missing people. Despite being a full-blooded human, she’s often contacted by members of the fae population hiding amongst mundanes. When a young fae girl asks for help finding her sister, Camila is thrust into an investigation that involves much more than one missing girl …Diabolical Sword: When an artifact collector, Harlow Fletcher, steals a rare dragon sword, she doesn’t realize until it’s too late that the sword has a mind—and agenda—of its own. The murder of an unknown man forces Harlow to go on the run with the diabolical sword in tow. In order for Harlow to clear her own name, she must figure out the murder mystery in reverse—all before the authorities arrest her for a crime she didn’t commit. Assuming the sword doesn’t kill her first.Wicked Treasure: After being ghosted by her best friend Harlow, Kayda Verdan is mad at the world. But then the trouble that had been chasing Harlow finds Kayda, too, thrusting Kayda into an adventure of her own—one full of vampires, troubling rituals, and—Goddess help her—pixies.Harlow and Caspian left Luma to let the dust settle back home. While they’re outside the hub, they search for the origins of the sentient sword. Their hunt leads them to a black-market auction and a treasure chest from a sunken pirate ship. What the chest holds is more valuable than gold, attracting the attention of powerful fae who are out for blood.Please note that this is a low romance/zero spice series.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 26, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
WINNER OF THE 2024 DISCOVERY EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARD – Get ready for twists and turns in this unputdownable mystery thriller from award-winning author S.J. Cullen.When a supposedly cursed traditional Japanese instrument arrives at the British School of Kyoto, strange things start to happen – a phantom geisha haunts the halls, a star student vanishes, and cryptic symbols appear across the campus.For Jessica Hunter, a seasoned globetrotter trying to adapt to life at BSK, the eerie events are more than just schoolyard rumours. Teaming up with Kenta Higashi, a local boy with his own connection to the missing student, Jessica suspects a sinister force is at play.As they investigate, they uncover a web of secrets, lies, and a vengeance plot tied to the instrument’s shadowy past. Can Jessica and Kenta unravel the truth behind the curse before it claims another victim? Or will they become the next targets of its wrath?WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:”Cullen’s high-tempo storytelling and nuanced portrayal of Japanese culture have helped establish him as an author to watch, with an extraordinary talent for crafting compelling characters and enthralling mysteries.” Discovery Editors’ Choice Awards“I couldn’t put this book down!…The story was fast-paced, suspenseful, gripping and the unfolding of the plot was done so beautifully.” Booksprout“A Curse in Kyoto is the best crime story I’ve read in months… block off a good amount of time to read because you won’t be able to put it down!” Reedsy Discovery Review“An immersive and captivating read.” Book NerdectionAmazon customer reviews”Page turning and gripping, I couldn’t put the book down.””Gripping from start to finish, it took me on a wild ride through the streets of Kyoto.”“I was intrigued and engrossed from page one.”“I can’t wait for the next books in the series.”“The story was fast paced, suspenseful, gripping.”“A highly engaging and thoroughly readable book.”“This has left me primed and ready for the next Hunter and Higashi adventure!”“A fast-moving detective story… plenty of twists and turns.”“I loved this from the first page… This book managed to weave a real web of intrigue and twists.”“The twists and turns will keep you guessing!”“Cullen’s masterful storytelling and attention to detail make this book a delightful read for young adults and beyond.”“A Curse in Kyoto’ is a gem that will leave readers yearning for more.”“A thoroughly enjoyable read for all fans of mystery and suspense.”Goodreads Reviews”A truly gripping, energetic and totally immersive thrill ride from beginning to end.”“I flew through it in a few days and am eagerly awaiting the next books in the series! Fantastic debut.”“This book gripped me from chapter one and I simply couldn’t put it down.”“I wholeheartedly recommend this book to sleuthing fans of any age.”“I loved this book! It was well-written and beautifully paced.”“This is NOT one of the books where you think you know who did it and what the ending will be. It gets you so you can’t put the book down.”“What a gripping and entertaining read – All I can say about A Curse in Kyoto is that I didn’t want it to end!”“A great read. I thought this was a really well-written, fast-paced book. I’m a bit of a Japanophile, so I loved the setting.”“I’m already marking my calendar for when the next one comes out!”
