by Philip Eliot | Jul 7, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A family reunion turns deadly.When Boston library curator Kathryn Stinson reconnects with her estranged mother during a visit to the Berkshires, she’s pulled into a new family circle at a secluded private academy.The weekend takes a dark turn when the teenage son Kathryn’s new sister-in-law is found dead beneath a forbidden zipline, a place he had no reason to be. As doubts mount about whether his death was an accident or murder, the boy’s mother turns to Kathryn for help.A tense, atmospheric mystery, WILDCAT ACADEMY is the fourth book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 7, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When former librarian Penny Lane converts her inherited Victorian mansion into a luxury cat hotel, she expects her biggest challenge to be managing finicky felines and their particular owners. But when a mysterious woman checks in her prize-winning Persian cat and vanishes without a trace, Penny finds herself whisker-deep in a decades-old scandal.The discovery that the abandoned Persian is actually Diamond, show cat of reclusive film star Gloria Starling, is just the beginning. Hidden in Diamond’s carrier are two explosive pieces of evidence: a vintage art deco brooch and a letter that could rewrite Hollywood history. The infamous theft that destroyed Gloria’s career in 1975 during the filming of “The Cat’s Eye Affair” may not be what it seemed – and someone in quiet Guilford, Connecticut wants to keep it that way.Aided by the charming local veterinarian Dr. Paul Harrison and her shrewd neighbor Mrs. Maple, a retired detective, Penny races to uncover the truth about Gloria’s disappearance. With her own enigmatic house cat Hercule Purr-row acting strangely around Diamond’s carrier and a determined visitor who keeps asking too many questions, Penny realizes that small towns hold the biggest secrets – and someone will do anything to keep them buried.”Murder on the Feline Express” is the purr-fect start to a cozy new series that will delight mystery lovers and cat fanciers alike.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 7, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A captivating read from the Irish bestseller, about friendship, love and learning to live your best life Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Sheila O’Flanagan and Laura Pearson!Is it ever too late to reclaim the life you never lived?Rosie O’Malley has not drawn breath after tragically losing her mother and then being abandoned by the one man she knew she loved. Burying her grief and heartbreak, Rosie threw herself into running Sandycove’s Cliff Top hotel determined to make a success of her mother’s legacy and keep a roof over her family’s heads. It’s now ten years later and this weekend, the hotel throws open its doors to host its very first wedding.Boston-based Patrick Power touches down at Dublin Airport for his brother’s Seán’s wedding, having dedicated the last decade to building his thriving Irish restaurant business. A decade earlier, he left behind the love of his life and try as he might, he’s never been able to forget her.Imagine Patrick’s shock when he discovers the wedding is being held in Cliff Top, Rosie’s hotel – the girl he let slip away.As Sandycove shimmers in a heatwave, can Patrick navigate a family wedding as well as his own feelings? And will Rosie realise she’s been living her late mother’s life and not her own? Can she forgive Patrick for leaving her or will ambition and responsibility once again stand in the way of love?If you love this book try Sian’s other fantastic books set in Dublin’s Sandycove Bay..Sian O’Gorman about lost friendship, love and learning to .Praise for Sian O’Gorman:’Utterly irresistible and joyful – the perfect summer read!’ Faith Hogan’ Truly Amazing…Another outstanding story from Sian, you just can’t go wrong with her books ,they are impossible to put down. I would definitely recommend that you read this book,you won’t be disappointed.’ – Reader Review’A gorgeous story of friendship, community and starting over’ Jessica Redland’What a truly wonderful book. I loved everything about this book. Sian has the gift of story telling. Can’t wait for her next book’ – Reader Review’A book with everything. A real 5 star read.’ Claudia Carroll’Loved this book. Fantastic book about life and love and families. I read it really quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn’t want it to end’ – Reader Review’Delicious! An upbeat, witty read about friends, family and following your dreams.’ Gillian Harvey’Joyful, uplifting and hugely entertaining tale about living life to the fullest, the power of friendship and finding your voice you are going to love’ – Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Jul 7, 2026 | Fantasy |
Return to Aura Cove with this Complete Time-Travel Fantasy Series—Set in the Same Magical World as the Bestselling Midlife in Aura Cove Series.A break-in, a lightning strike, and now she’s stuck in the past with a bossy parrot. Midlife just got a time-travel twist.Nevermore LaRue has spent years on the road, chasing freedom and outrunning her past. But when a violent break-in forces her back to her childhood home in Aura Cove for the first time in decades, she’s confronted with memories and mysteries she’s tried to forget.A freak lightning strike during Mercury retrograde unlocks her ability to time travel, hurling Neve into the past with only her sharp, neurodivergent instincts and her snarky, feathered companion, Perry, to guide her.Read this Women’s Fantasy Series if You Love: Neurodivergent Middle-aged Heroine Snarky Parrot Sidekick Shape Shifters Late in Life Coming of Age Time Travel Midlife Magic Laugh Out Loud Humor and Hijinks Small Town Secrets Late-in-life Transformation?? Justice for the Underdog Coastal town Setting Hidden EnemiesNevermore is the first book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler paranormal women’s fiction series. This series is a spin-off of the Midlife in Aura Cove series. If you like heart, humor, and the spark of magic in every day life, you’ll love Blair Bryan’s uplifting fantasy read. Perfect for fans of Darynda Jones, K. F. Breene, Kristen Painter, Robyn Peterman, Deanna Chase, and Shannon Mayer.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 7, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In this neighborhood, secrets can kill.The annual fall party on Silent Ridge Road is supposed to be a celebration of community—an entire day of drinking cider, sharing laughs, and forgetting any tension that’s been simmering beneath the surface all year. But beneath the festive décor, polite smiles, and pumpkin-spiced charm of this small-town block lies a tangled web of deceit, obsession, and death. The neighbors are hiding dangerous secrets.Fiercely quirky, Candi, has a hobby she’d rather no one discover. Sydney hides a lot under her flawless smile but she would rather burn her life to the ground than admit the truth about her marriage. Ruth, newly adventurous in her old age, is stepping out of her comfort zone to meet someone new—but there’s something about him she just can’t put her finger on. Hunter spends every day calculating just how much longer he can endure his partner’s overbearing love, and Jason, a caring dad, is haunted by demons that feel closer than ever. Then there’s smooth-talking, self-assured, Gavin who seems to know just the right words to keep everyone guessing.As secrets unravel and tensions bubble over, one thing is clear: on Silent Ridge Road, no one is safe—and no one is innocent.
