by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A new hometown. A murdered aunt. Mysterious talking animals. Divorce just turned interesting.Ellie Byrne’s life is turned upside down when her cheating husband leaves her broke and homeless, but when she inherits a bed and breakfast in the small town of Salem Falls, she’s given a second chance at a fresh start. That is until she finds out her aunt didn’t just die on the property, she was murdered.Suddenly, she finds herself the target of threatening messages and hostile attitudes from almost everyone in town. Desperate to find out who killed her aunt and protect her new life, Ellie summon her amateur sleuth mode, face her fears and unravel the mystery.Can she piece together the clues and find her aunt’s killer or will this bed and breakfast end up a dead and breakfast?Filled with middle-aged heroines, talking pets, and a quirky small town setting, this charming paranormal women’s fiction cozy mystery series will keep you guessing until the very end.Buy now and start solving today!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Escape to the tranquil shores of Five Island Cove for a heartwarming summer of friendship, reading, coastal charm, and the discovery of something in the library archives that could splinter this tight-knit group of women.Tessa Simmons has finally found her sanctuary. As the new Assistant Director at the library in the cove, she’s determined to prove that stories can build bridges. With the support of her vibrant new friends—Robin, AJ, Kelli, Alice, Eloise, Laurel, and Jean—Tessa’s vision for adult programming begins to reach across all five islands. But as Eloise steps back to focus on her family, Tessa realizes that leading a community requires more than just a love for literature; it requires navigating the complex tides of island life.The cove is buzzing with the energy of a “lighthouse little library” and a brilliant new idea from Robin’s daughter and Alice: a bicycle book club. As the club takes shape, drawing in Maddy, Julia, and Clara, a beautiful intergenerational bond begins to bloom. It’s a season of growth, tourism, and newfound connections across generations.However, the library archives hold a truth that hasn’t seen the light of day in decades. As Tessa explores the history of the Cove to help shape its future, she unearths a discovery that will test every friendship she’s made. Will these sweet small-town bonds hold firm, or will the shadows of the past splinter their found family forever?Dive into a clean and wholesome women’s fiction series filled with sweet romance, enduring friendships, the power of women, and the kind of coastal escape you’ll want to visit over and over again. Perfect for fans of beach reads and stories of community, sisterhood, and second chances.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
I don’t do feelings. So why do I have so many of them around her?I shouldn’t be attracted to Sasha Macklin. She’s frilly and pretty. She talks too much. And she’s into things I don’t understand, like clothes and babies and… feelings.But when her life is put in danger by the people who’re supposed to be closest to her, I’m the first one by Sasha’s side. And when it turns out the only way to truly keep her safe is to marry her, I don’t hesitate—I drop everything to make it happen.But the longer we hide out in my hometown together, the more I’m learning protecting Sasha from a dangerous criminal is the easy part. Protecting my heart? It’s going to mess with me.The fifth book in USA Today Bestseller Claire Wilder’s Quince Valley Romance series is a small-town marriage of convenience romance with suspense elements. It can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
An American ex-pat is on a mission for Napoleon in the Dakotas while searching for an ancient Norse relic in this historical thriller.Ethan Gage wants to enjoy the fruits of victory after helping Napoleon win the Battle of Marengo, but an ill-advised tryst with Bonaparte’s married sister has made that impossible. So now, with President Thomas Jefferson’s blessings, Ethan and a mystic Norwegian, Magnus Bloodhammer, embark upon an expedition into America’s western wilderness—dodging hostile Indians and a British seductress as they search for the mythical hammer of the Norse god Thor. The prize, which was allegedly carried to North America more than a century before Columbus arrived, leads them across a landscape no white man has yet traversed. Here Gage’s skills will be tested as never before—as he braves frontier peril en route to the most incredible discovery of all time.Praise for The Dakota Cipher”Fast, fun and full of surprises, Dietrich’s rollicking third Ethan Gage escapade (after The Rosetta Key) . . . The tale twists and turns like a spitted serpent, but Dietrich shows his sure hand as a storyteller, leavening a tale rich in intrigue and impressive historic detail with abundant wit and humor.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review”If there weren’t already an Indiana Jones, Dietrich’s Ethan Gage could certainly fit the bill. . . . Dietrich does an excellent job of creating the historical settings of the novels, and the real-life characters Ethan meets along the way . . . feel just right—not historically accurate but labored creations but real people. A spirited installment of what promises to be a long-running series.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Preacher Wesley Aames discovers his beloved three-legged dog Lucky has been shot by Matthew, a developmentally disabled man who loves the dog and was playing with him when he accidentally discharged Wesley’s gun. As Wesley rushes Lucky to the animal hospital fighting for the dog’s life, he must wrestle with his anger toward Matthew while his church community rallies around both the crisis and the complicated question of forgiveness. The story explores whether Wesley can extend the same grace he preaches about when faced with the potential loss of his closest companion.
