by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Maggie Watson inherits an historic Maine manor, a treasure-filled antiques shop, and a decades-old family mystery with deadly implications.A new chapter in Maggie Watson’s life begins unexpectedly when she inherits her aunt’s 19th-century Colonial Revival, Sedgwick Manor, and the adjacent Carriage House Antique Shop located in the charming seaside town of Somerset Harbor, Maine. Maggie always dreamed of owning an antique store and discovering the stories each item has to tell. But when she finds a recent photo of her aunt hidden in the backing of an old mirror, she discovers a story of mystery, danger, and the impossible. Standing beside her aunt in the recent photo is her uncle . . . a man who died twenty years ago.With the help of the ladies in the historical society and James Bennett, a historic preservationist and handsome bachelor, Maggie uncovers shocking secrets about her aunt’s final months and her uncle’s past. Maggie soon realizes the mystery is more serious than she first thought—deadly serious. Will Maggie be able to make sense of the clues before it’s too late?This clever whodunit from Annie’s Antique Shop Mysteries series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, antiques, New England, and female friendships.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels and The Secret Christmas Bookshop.___________________________________Is a new beginning waiting for her this Christmas?When Imogen leaves her fiancé at the altar and escapes to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear.But in a village curious about their new arrival, Imogen finds hiding out harder than expected, especially with the charming local baker Dexter around to distract her.As secrets unravel and the festive season draws near, Imogen wonders if she’s been running from the wrong things all along.Will the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?‘Gorgeous…’ Woman‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ Heat‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own‘Cressida’s characters are wonderful!’ Sarah Morgan___________________________________*Readers LOVE Cressida McLaughlin*’Cressida never fails to deliver…beautifully written!’ ?????’The perfect Christmas cosy read…I happily lost myself in it in one whole sitting’ ?????’A beautiful wintery tale’ ?????’A heartwarming and festive romantic escape’ ?????’Filled with warmth, hope and just the right touch of Christmas magic’ ?????’Impossible not to feel a glow when reading it’ ?????’Everything you could want in a festive book’ ?????’A lovely festive read full of wintery wonder and community’ ?????’Laughter and tears, Christmas and books – who could want anything more’ ?????’Heartwarming and festive with a little mystery. Absolutely fantastic’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
Life is easy in 2647, unless you’re a Diseased One… On the morning of her 16th birthday, Hollis Timewire receives the worst possible news She can’t become a citizen of the world. She’s a Diseased One. Born with a biomarker that bestows dangerous, brain-altering powers, Hollis is forced to hide underground with other Diseased Ones, who believe the government falsified history to cover up their genocide. Now Hollis must discover the truth, and is willing to risk anything, including her powers, to go back home.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
It’s not easy being royal. Sixteen-year-old Evangeline wears her crown proudly, but between her duties and her overprotective big brother, the idea of romance is just a dream. But a chance encounter in Chicago changes all that…. Sure, seventeen-year-old Tyler Evans loves playing hockey, but he’s more concerned about providing for his dad and little sister. Then he meets Eva–and falls head-over-heels in love—and he has two more problems. One, she’s his best friend’s little sister. Two, she wears a crown.But then Eva accidentally mistakes Tyler for a visiting prince, and for the first time, Tyler doesn’t feel like a nobody. He knows he has to tell her the truth…but not yet. His plan? To keep up the royal charade as long as it takes to convince Eva he’s the guy for her. Even if he’s lying to everyone…including himself.Disclaimer: May cause disillusionment. Those girls looking to find their Prince Charming might consider scouting out hockey rinks.Each book in the Chicago Falcons series is STANDALONE:* Just One of the Boys* Just One of the Royals* Just Pretending
by Philip Eliot | Dec 25, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A FALLEN OFFICERGlenn Turner was a big strong cop, a good friend, a loyal husband, and a loving son. But Glenn died in agony—his body racked with spasms, his mind plunged into delirium. And by the time he was found dead, Glen’s wife was more than ready for his funeral.A SEDUCTIVE WIDOWJulia “Lynn” Turner, a former sheriff’s assistant and 911 operator, had a thing for men in uniform—and for their money. While detectives and forensic examiners ruled Glenn’s death the result of a virulent flu, time would tell another story. Lynn was already secretly living with Randy Thompson, a firefighter, who would meet the same excruciating death…A POISONOUS TRUTH…Driven by family who would not give up their quest for justice, a new investigation and an explosive trial eventually exposed the truth about a woman who had a way of making men die, and about a means of murder that was pure intoxicating evil.
