by Philip Eliot | Oct 14, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
One part American sugar, two parts Irish spice. Cassie O’Hara is about to discover the recipe for the sweetest Christmas…When New York-born Cassie O’Hara decides to use the money her sassy Irish nana Nora left in her will to book a month-long stay in a quaint country village, she’s expecting a cozy cottage, steak-and-ale pie and plenty of Christmas cheer. Instead, she gets a draughty disaster covered in dust, a temperamental stray dog and two devastatingly handsome men vying for her attention…There’s Charles, the dashing English aristocrat with an enormous manor house and a heart of gold. And Ryan, a curly-haired Irish handyman with a past he won’t talk about and an accent that makes her weak at the knees.When Charles enlists Cassie’s event-planning expertise to save his family estate, she finds herself working shoulder to shoulder with Ryan, breathing new life into Bancroft Manor. As village life weaves its spell, Cassie uncovers some intriguing secrets about Nana Nora’s past. With her return ticket looming and her heart pulling her in unexpected directions, can Cassie find the love and belonging Nana Nora always wanted for her?A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with Irish charm, festive flirting and enough Christmas spirit to warm even the coldest of hearts. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Catherine Walsh and anyone who believes in the luck of the Irish…Readers absolutely love A Very Irish Christmas:“I LOVED IT! All you want/need in a Christmas book! … made me laugh out so loud! I can’t stop smiling! I hope Hallmark will turn this into a film as this is just perfect…” Reader review, ?????“The cutest xmas read! … It felt like I was watching a rom-com in my head and I loved every second!” Reader review, ?????“I absolutely adored every second of this fantastic book. This book is a delightful festive read, filled with romance and travel, making it a perfect holiday escape.” Reader review, ?????“I literally couldn’t put this book down. What a beautiful story… It was brilliantly written and I actually shed a tear at the end.” Reader review, ?????“I LOVED this book!! … reminded me of The Holiday, but with two Jude Laws. It was funny, cozy and a feelgood story. I highly recommend!” Reader review, ?????“Absolutely loved it! … wonderful story to escape into. Grab a cuppa or a Guinness, curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy.” Reader review, ?????“Pure holiday magic, funny and romantic… If you’re looking for a cozy Christmas romance with plenty of Irish charm, then this one is definitely for you!” Reader review, ?????“I absolutely loved this book. It has everything you want in a Christmas story: twinkling lights, snow, and just the right touch of romance. I was so immersed in the tale that the pages seemed to turn themselves, and my only regret is that I read it too quickly—I didn’t want it to end!” Reader review, ?????“A wonderful book… Unputdownable… great for curling up near the Christmas tree with a cup of tea and a blanket!” Reader review, ?????“Wow I thought this was so cute! The perfect amount of heartwarming and charming with a light and cozy romance. Perfect for a snowy day in December.” Reader review, ?????“I absolutely loved this book! … Amazing characters, amazing setting, amazing book – highly recommend!” Reader review, ?????“If you want a heartwarming romance with all the feels to get in the Christmas spirit, this is the one!” Reader review, ?????“What a beautiful and funny Christmas book to lift you up and give you all the cozy Christmas feels. I just couldn’t put it down. Talk about the dopamine feeling… the perfect book to snuggle up with.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 14, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
The only thing I hate worse than Christmas is Cooper Freaking Kellogg.Liesel:My reason for hating Christmas is simple: my mom loved Christmas, and now she’s gone. My reason for hating Cooper Kellogg is also simple: he annoys the jingle out of me. The all-star, all-ego player is on the injured list, and—lucky me!—we’re assigned to work on a special project together. Between awkward team events, a Christmas escape room, and some very inconvenient mistletoe, Coop and I are getting way too close for comfort.Then we’re trapped in a blizzard overnight, and Coop’s cocky grin slips, showing the man behind the mischief. I start falling for his exasperatingly handsome face faster than the snow can pile up around my car. Unfortunately, my overprotective MLB dad and brothers have one rule bigger than Santa himself: no dating players. And it’ll take a lot more than Christmas magic to change their minds.Cooper:Liesel Fischer is the Grinch I never knew I needed. She’s smart, snarky, and treats me like a typo she wants to delete. So naturally, getting under her skin is my new favorite Christmas tradition. It doesn’t matter that I’m itching to unwrap all the intriguing layers beneath her prickly exterior. And it especially doesn’t matter that she’s the first woman I’ve ever wanted to drop my own walls for.I’m not allowed to date her.I shouldn’t date her.But after a blizzard traps us in her car and I miss my flight home, I’m definitely going to date her.Now if a Christmas miracle can just convince her family that we belong together.I’ll put it in my letter to Santa.Since We’ve No Place to Go is a sweet closed-door romantic comedy in the vein of your favorite festive Hallmark movie, but with more swooning and a lot more banter. Happily ever after guaranteed!
by Philip Eliot | Oct 14, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
What happens if you fall in love in a world where love is forbidden?Yesterday, Laida was Ardenis’s friend. Today, she’s the love of his life. And he can’t tell her.Ardenis’s human emotions weren’t meant to awaken prematurely. Watchers are supposed to resist the charm of mortals’ magical kingdoms and court intrigue. The punishment is exile—denying him the beauty of a mortal life. He can’t get caught, and he can’t risk awakening Laida’s emotions. While she remains oblivious, he is in torment, struggling to find his new place in the world alone.But love cannot exist without hate. Yesterday, the council could do no wrong. Today, Ardenis sees corruption among them—something he never would have recognized before. Someone is plotting to prevent the first-ever fae from being born.If Ardenis can’t uncover the source of the corruption while hiding his human emotions, the realm’s ability to provide souls to the mortal world will be destroyed. Everyone, including Laida, is at risk.Fated Born is the first book in a completed young adult fantasy series perfect for readers who crave deep friendships, alternate worlds, and slow-burn romance.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 14, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
Chasing the Devil is the gripping firsthand account of Sheriff David Reichert’s relentless pursuit of the Green River Killer — a 21-year odyssey full of near-misses and startling revelations. For eight years, Sheriff David Reichert devoted his days and nights to capturing the Green River Killer. He was the first detective on the case in 1982, doggedly pursuing clues as the body count climbed to 49 and it became the most infamous unsolved case in the nation. Frantically following all of his leads, Sheriff Reichert befriended the victims families, publicly challenged the killer, and risked his own safety — and the endurance and love of his family — before he found his madman. But Reichert’s hunt didn’t end when he finally cornered a truck painter named Gary Ridgway. It would be yet another 11 haunting years before forensic science could prove Ridgway’s guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt. Told in vivid detail by the man who knows the whole story, this is a real life suspense story of unparalleled heroism.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 14, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Kevin Austin is appointed librarian of the mysterious town of Eden moments after the previous librarian is poisoned right in front of him. Now stuck with a magic ring he can’t remove and a library where books talk back, Kevin discovers that “cataloging the collection” includes keeping track of ancient artifacts, managing temperamental ghosts, and occasionally rescuing teenagers from demons in the haunted woods. Oh, and solving murders. That too.Between dodging assassination attempts from a ghoul who keeps taking the form of his favorite foster mother, fending off a powerful magician who wants his job, and trying to understand why the local diner waitress is so certain they’re destined to be a couple, Kevin barely has time to wonder why everyone in town is betting on how quickly he’ll die.With a bit of a snarky attitude and telepathic abilities, Kevin must unravel a conspiracy involving missing books, Las Vegas gambling trips, and a possible approaching apocalypse—all while trying to keep his hellhound, Fluffy, fed and trying to figure out if he’s really the son of the Devil.This supernatural horror comedy/urban fantasy delivers laughs and a protagonist who may have found a home in one of the strangest towns you’ll ever read about.
