by Philip Eliot | Jul 5, 2026 | Literary |
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.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Viciously attacked, Logan’s neighbor clings to life in ICU, her three-year-old the only witness. Logan holds the only clue. Will it get her killed? Logan soon discovers her new friend isn’t who she said she was. Without any ID, the police investigation stalls. Logan holds the only clue, but has no idea what it means or how dangerous it is.That’s never stopped her before, but this time her drive to uncover the truth draws the killer ever closer. Before she realizes the danger, Logan is in so deep she may never be able to claw her way out.If you enjoy books by Elly Griffiths, Vivian Barz, Nevada Barr, J. A. Jance, J. D. Robb, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, Sue Grafton, William Kent Kreuger, Kendra Elliot, or Alexander McCall Smith, you will love fiercely independent and loyal Logan McKenna. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone.Buy Vanishing Day today to start reading now!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Sometimes you have to create your own destiny . . . Christy Knight grew up in Destiny, Ohio, but lately she feels that her future lies elsewhere. Her parents are gone and the beautiful jewelry she creates doesn’t pay the bills. Maybe it’s time for Christy to grow up and find a guy who’s smart, sexy, and solvent. Her rugged handyman neighbor fits the first two categories, but he’s all wrong for her. If only he didn’t have such captivating blue eyes.Wary of trusting others, Jack DuVall hasn’t been entirely honest with Christy. He’s not really a handyman. He’s not really broke. And sharing the long drive to visit her beloved grandpa isn’t just about gallantry—he finds gorgeous, feisty Christy completely irresistible.When secrets are exposed, Jack and Christy struggle to find their way back to one another, but the quirky seaside town of Coral Cove could prove the perfect place to find a red-hot destiny of their own.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Chris Riley’s The Broken Pines is a novel of heartbreak and healing, a family saga and a story of survival. The prose is as beautiful as the story is unrelenting. Do not miss this rising talent.” –James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestsellerAfter Kenny’s wife dies suddenly, he is forced to deal with the tough challenge of raising his children alone. Adding to his struggles of being “Mr. Mom,” Kenny’s nine-year-old son now suffers from Traumatic Mutism, as brought on by the loss of his mother. It is a problem Kenny has no idea how to fix. But just when he thinks he might have the answer, he and his son cross the unlikely path of a violent drug addict.All Vance wants to do is grow and smoke marijuana. In order for him to turn this lifestyle into his way of life, he decides to take up a partnership with a Prospect from a motorcycle club. It is a decision Vance soon regrets. And to break away from this unfortunate business arrangement, the only solution he can think of is the one thing he could never see himself doing.Rob Boyle has a plan. He’s going to strike it rich from selling dope, and then buy his way into his motorcycle club. He’s tired of being a Prospect, and knows that with a few hundred thousand dollars in his pocket, not only will he get himself “patched in,” but will also have enough for a brand-new motorcycle. And if anyone should stand in his way, he has a plan for that as well. Murder.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
USA Today BestsellerA plane crash. A fight for survival. A love that changes everything.Withering Hope is the unforgettable story of a man who desperately needs hope and the woman who teaches him how to love again.When Aimee boards a private jet bound for Brazil, she’s counting down the minutes to the life she’s always wanted.Then the plane crashes.Stranded deep in the Amazon rainforest, far from civilization and surrounded by dangers at every turn, her only ally is Tristan—the pilot who risked everything to save her life.With rescue nowhere in sight, survival becomes their only goal.Days turn into weeks.Hope begins to fade.Yet in the heart of the jungle, where every sunrise feels like a victory and every tomorrow is uncertain, something unexpected begins to grow between them.As they battle hunger, fear, and the ghosts of their pasts, Aimee and Tristan discover a connection neither of them saw coming—one that gives them the strength to keep going when everything else is slipping away.But some journeys leave you forever changed.And some people become impossible to forget.A breathtaking survival romance about hope, healing, and finding light in the darkest of places.
