by Philip Eliot | Oct 1, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
“Thriller writing at its best.”–Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)?????From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a riveting new action thriller series. When the world comes under threat, an elite international team is called in, designed to handle the highest of stakes and led by former Army Ranger Grant Valor.In MAXIMUM DAMAGE (Book #1), former Army Ranger Grant Valor faces a deadly mission when he is recruited to stop a surgical strike on crucial waterways that can lead to global collapse. As Grant and the team track dangerous adversaries across continents, every move could trigger devastation or avert disaster.Yet his team, composed of outcasts as willing to bend the rules as he is, is up for any challenge.The Grant Valor series delivers an explosive and monumental thrill-ride, brimming with twists that will shock and awe you at every turn. With a band of unforgettable characters whose gripping saga will compel you to devour pages deep into the twilight hours, fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Vince Flynn are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that’s hard to put down.”–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)?????“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 1, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Moonlight shines over the cottage by the river, casting a shadow over the frozen water. Silk fabric rustles in the reeds, moving ever so slightly to reveal five thin bones…When Detective Morgan Brookes is urgently called to her Aunt Ettie’s cottage, hidden in Covel Woods, she rushes to the scene. Panicked Ettie is shaken having discovered the chilling remains of a woman in the river, one skeletal hand reaching out from the deep water.The unknown woman was dressed to walk the rugged trails of the Lake District, so Morgan’s team assume she fell in the water and was taken by the current. But thin diagonal bruises on her neck suggest something far more sinister. A faded red rose tattoo helps Morgan identify her as a homeless woman named Martha who went missing seven years ago, and Morgan is horrified to discover Martha stole nappies and baby formula just before she disappeared. Did she have a child? Where is the poor baby now?Desperately searching through cold case files, Morgan discovers that schoolteacher Aria Burns went missing from the same busy area. But her horror quickly turns to hope when she sees the autopsy results from Martha’s frozen remains. She was killed recently; if Aria was taken by the same killer, she could still be alive.Morgan is certain a twisted individual is stalking Rydal Falls, and Martha’s body was dumped to signal the beginning of his cruel game. But just as she finds a clear suspect in a visitor with links to the area where Martha and Aria went missing, another body surfaces. Can she uncover the truth about Martha, and find Aria alive? Or is she already too late?Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Rachel McLean will hold their breath as they read this addictive and utterly unputdownable crime thriller.What readers are saying about Twisted Bones:‘Nail-biting, addictive, gripping and jaw-dropping. It was everything that was promised and more and kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end!… Read it in less than a day. I was hooked from page one… you’ll never guess what’s coming next no matter how hard you try! Arc_reviews_by_m, ?????‘I read it in one day… Riveting… Hard to put them down… I absolutely love this.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh my word, unputdownable, chilled through to the bone, dynamic in every way. Absolutely spot on read… Loved it all.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was on the edge of my seat, reading as fast as my brain could process the words just to get to the conclusion… I did not see the killer coming at all. Love when I am just as surprised as Morgan!… Must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Be warned it is almost impossible to put this down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely brilliant, couldn’t stop reading!… Brilliant… Couldn’t put it down. Read entire book in one day.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘You know that electric thrill when you open a book and instantly know you’re not going to move until the last page? That was me… Consider me hooked for life… Morgan Brookes is EVERYTHING… I couldn’t stop turning pages — nearly finished it in one sitting! 5 Glowing Stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Unputdownable… I loved this from beginning to end. I devoured this in just one sitting. I have no regrets, I just wish I didn’t have to wait for more because I need it now. This is a whirlwind… Loved… Brilliant.’ littlemissbooklover87‘Highly addictive. If you need sleep I do not recommend you start this book at night because you read just one more chapter until you finish it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Unputdownable… Addictive… 5 stars from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 1, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
The serene snowscapes of Vermont are the last place Detective Lexi Cole, a linguistics expert, expects to find murder scenes adorned with shattered mirrors. Cole’s investigation grows eerily personal as details surrounding her twin’s unresolved death resonate with each new discovery. In the kaleidoscope of broken glass and riddles left by elusive killers, will Cole be able to tap her linguistics expertise and find the truth before her fate mirrors that of her lost sibling?“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????FEAR THE DARK is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Lexi Cole mystery series is a riveting cat-and-mouse crime thriller that weaves a tapestry of chilling surprises and intense excitement. It breathes new life into the suspense genre with its innovative approach, showcasing a captivating lead character who is sure to steal your heart and compel you to read on well past bedtime. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series will soon be available!“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn’t put it down!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization… I didn’t want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn’t out yet. I need it!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 1, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????Prison psychologist Dr. Alison Payne has interviewed hundreds of convicted killers, advocating for their release—or determining if they should remain behind bars.But when a suspected killer she once interviewed escapes, Alison must delve into the dark corridors of his mind to save others before it’s too late—and to save herself.SAY DIE is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Alison Payne mystery series is a page turning suspense ride, immersing you in a captivating cat-and-mouse game brimming with shocking twists. This refreshing take on the thriller genre features an ingenious female protagonist who can outsmart them all, and who is guaranteed to capture your heart. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! …So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can’t wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven’t seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 1, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
From the author of the viral bestseller, Kindling, comes a new spicy autumnal romance set in the Scottish Highlands!Love can be explosive… Things haven’t been easy for Eiley but she’s finally stepping into the light. With a new flat above the local bookshop, Thorn & Thistle, and a job that lets her indulge her bookworm fantasies, Eiley is on the path to rediscovering who she is – until her village of Belbarrow gets an annoyingly self-important new fireman called Warren, who it seems is always there to throw cold water on her plans.Warren, with his hot looks and cool lines, is the last thing Eiley wants. Cocky, flirty and superior, she’s not about to be another notch on his belt. But when chaos sweeps through Eiley’s life, forcing her and Warren to team up to save the shop, sparks fly in ways she never expected.As autumn leaves swirl and the village gears up for their annual fireworks display, Eiley must navigate the smoking chemistry between them while facing the ghosts of her past. She knows that sometimes love hurts – but other times, it burns…This heartwarming autumnal romance explores the fiery connection between a determined single mum and a self-assured fireman.18+ content. ? ? ?Tropes:· grumpy x sunshine· rural setting· single parent romance· opposites attract· small-town charm ?? REAL READERS GIVE BONNIE WOODS’S FIRST BOOK, KINDLING, 5 STARS!‘Plays out like the perfect Hallmark movie, with less cheese and more spice’ ??????????‘Had me biting my lip – the cove and the chopping block, iykyk ;)’ ??????????‘I loved the diverse characters’ ??????????‘It was refreshing to read about a plus sized woman who is desired’ ??????????‘This has all the cosy autumnal and spicy vibes’ ??????????‘I loved the setting, the world-building and the chemistry between the main characters’ ??????????‘The perfect cosy autumnal romance for readers who like a little spice to go with their sweetness’ ??????????‘It definitely pulled at my heart strings’ ??????????‘I didn’t want to let go of the characters at the end’ ??????????
